"Passport Through Spain" Wine Class Series @ Barcelona Restaurant
Learn, Taste & Enjoy During Spanish Regional Wine & Food Pairing Series Jet set through Spain in the best way imaginable with a glass (or several) of wine, expertly prepped tapas and the...
View ArticleStamford Restaurant Weeks Return February 17-March 3
Stamford Winter Restaurant Weeks return February 17 – March 3rd, 2014. Yes, two weeks of special multi-course menus and dining deals! This Winter over 30 of Downtown Stamford’s restaurants are serving...
View ArticleHomemade Apple Fashioned Cocktail Recipe via Luxe Wine Bar
Living in Connecticut, we are spoiled by the abundance of apples that are fresh out of the neighboring orchards. If you didn't make it out this past Fall to pick your own apples at Beardsley’s Cider...
View ArticleLast Taste of Match Events: Match Restaurant in SoNo to Close Temporarily for...
Match Restaurant in South Norwalk owned by Chef Matt Storch will temporarily close on March 2 for a renovation of the restaurant. A 15-year veteran of the Connecticut dining scene and SoNo restaurant...
View ArticleThe Weekly Nibble: Upcoming Food News & Events
Stamford Restaurant Weeks return February 17-March 3. This winter over 30 of Downtown Stamford’s restaurants are serving up special lunch & dinner prix fixe menus in several different price...
View ArticleChristian Petroni & Fortina Restaurant @ James Beard House in NYC May 19
Get ready to road trip. On May 19th, Chef Christian Petroni and his talented team from Fortina Restaurant in Armonk NY will be hitting up NYC. The prestigious James Beard House in New York City will...
View ArticleMorello Italian Bistro in Greenwich: Beautiful Food in an Exquisite Setting
Morello Italian Bistro is architecturally one of the most beautiful restaurants in Connecticut and offers equally fine cuisine. The exquisite interior of the landmark building on Greenwich Avenue was...
View ArticleBarolo Trattoria and Wine Bar Opening in New Canaan on February 19
A few weeks ago CTBites announced the anticipated opening of Barolo Trattoria and Wine Bar in New Canaan and we are pleased to announce that Barolo will open its doors to the public on Wednesday,...
View ArticleCT-NOFA Sponsors Food, Agriculture & Sustainability Conference on March 1st
On March 1, 2014 the Connecticut Chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association (“CT NOFA”) will hold its 2014 Winter Conference at the Western Connecticut State University. CT NOFA is an...
View ArticleMuse by Jonathan Cartwright' Debuts at Connecticut's Luxe Mayflower Grace
“At the Mayflower Inn, reality does not intrude,” our restaurant critic, Elise Maclay, once wrote in Connecticut Magazine.“The doors are firmly shut against it and the staff is skilled at maintaining...
View ArticleRincon Taqueria in Norwalk- A Hidden Gem in Plain Sight
Rincon Taqueria is the epitome of a hidden gem. The exterior is fairly non-descript and the interior is one large, open space, but the food is delicious. As you enter there are tables for twenty...
View ArticleFriday Froth: Steam Heat
The business of craft beer is expanding rapidly. Every Friday Froth column I've ever published on this site has been a celebration of that fact. I - and I'd guess you, if you're reading this - revel...
View Article[Video] Behind the Scenes with Stanziato's c/o Local Food Rocks
There is a synergy that sets Matt Stanczak's Stanziato's Wood Fired Pizza in Danbury apart. The combination of a chef/owner with a sincere devotion to his craft, a respect for simplicity, a loyalty to...
View ArticleCocktail Contest: Win Dinner for 2 @ Baró in Fairfield
WIN a FREE Dinner for two @ Baró New World Cantina in Fairfield. Here's how... It's time for another cocktail throw down! Baró New World Cantina in Fairfield has decided to trust the fate of their new...
View ArticleKibberia Restaurant Brings Middle Eastern Cuisine to Westport
In September, Westport welcomed KIBBERIA Restaurant and Cafe to the Post Road serving traditional Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine. Kibbe, a Levantine dish made of bulgur, minced onions and ground...
View Article[Live Event] A Taste of Innovation: From Farm to Table
Join the Yale Sustainable Food Project for A Taste of Innovation: From Farm to Table, a conversation on innovation in the agricultural value chain. Moderated by Mark Bomford of the Yale Sustainable...
View ArticleValhrona Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta, Salty Caramel, Malt Ice Cream Shake via...
Parallel Post in Trumbull is currently celebrating National Chocolate Lover's Month during February, and will also honor American Chocolate Week during the week of March 17th. Parallel Post is...
View ArticleSun WineFest 2014 @ Mohegan Sun: The Recap
Mohegan Sun’s annual WineFest is my Super Bowl. Before the big game, football aficionados took to twitter in anticipation of the showdown. I, too, waged a full out blitz on social media-...
View ArticleChristian Petroni & Fortina Restaurant @ James Beard House in NYC May 19
Get ready to road trip. On May 19th, Chef Christian Petroni and his talented team from Fortina Restaurant in Armonk NY will be hitting up NYC. The prestigious James Beard House in New York City will...
View ArticleMorello Italian Bistro in Greenwich: Beautiful Food in an Exquisite Setting
Morello Italian Bistro is architecturally one of the most beautiful restaurants in Connecticut and offers equally fine cuisine. The exquisite interior of the landmark building on Greenwich Avenue was...
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