Weekly Nibble: Bo Ssam, Halloween Parties, Pancakes & More
On Tuesday October 28, Harlan Social presents a New World vs. Old World Wine Dinner. Called their “largest event to date,” it will feature a custom 5-course menu paired with 12 premium wines. There...
View ArticleGeoffrey Zakarian Eyeing Greenwich Location...As Reported by NYPost.com
Zakarian @ The CTbites Blogger Lounge at Greenwich Wine+Food Fest 2014As reported on NYPost.com..... Chef Geoffrey Zakarian is eyeing an expansion to Greenwich, Conn., in 2015. The Lambs Club and “Iron...
View ArticleGuide To Great Caterers in Fairfield County: Holiday Catering Made Easy
A stack of gifts. Cards with cute holiday stamps. Family parties. Work parties. Kids’ parties. Cocktail parties. Concerts. Shopping. Even more shopping. And now you want me to host a party of my own or...
View ArticleHana Tokyo Opens in Fairfield CT @ The Brick Walk
Hana Tokyo opened in Fairfield’s Brick Walk Plaza just a few weeks ago, and locals seem to be embracing the new restaurant with open arms. Owner Alan Wu recently relocated from Alexandria, Virginia to...
View ArticleNew Haven Restaurant Week: November 2 - 7, 2014
The semiannual New Haven Restaurant Week kicks-off on Sunday, November 2 and runs through Saturday, November 7, 2014 featuring prix fixe 3 course menus for lunch and dinner, $18 and $32 respectively,...
View ArticleSono Baking Company is Open in Darien: Breakfast, Lunch & To-Go
Sono Baking Company is officially open for business at their new Darien outpost. Guests can drop in and sample John Barricelli’s expansive baked goods menu, or sit down after ordering counter side and...
View ArticleGame Dinner @ Bar Sugo in Norwalk: Rabbit, Quail, Deer, Boar + More
View Complete Game Dinner Menu Below: Pomegranate Glazed Quail- carrot puree, baby carrots, pumpkin seeds, lime crema Chicken Fried Rabbit- blue cheese, pickled celery, smoked Salt Homemade...
View Article1st ever Greenwich Restaurant Week 2014
Plans for the inaugural Greenwich Restaurant Week (GRW) have been announced with events taking place from Nov. 12th through Nov. 19th. Foodies will enjoy a week of delicious food and drinks from the...
View ArticleCT Food Bank's Thanksgiving Virtual Food Drive
CT Food Bank is getting a jump on the holiday this year, as the need for Thanksgiving meals will be at an all-time high. That's why Connecticut Food Bank has started a Thanksgiving Early Bird...
View ArticleWeekly Nibble: James Beard Awards, Cooking Classes, Meatball Challenge + More
New Haven Restaurant Week lasts from Sunday November 2- Friday November 7. Enjoy $18 lunch and $32 dinner prix fixe menus from 36 of New Haven’s most popular restaurants, including Oaxaca Kitchen,...
View ArticleTarry Lodge New Haven Opens this Weekend
Tarry Lodge opens their newest outpost in New Haven this weekend and will be participating in New Haven's restaurant week beginning on Sunday. Tarry Lodge New Haven is located at 278 Park Street in...
View ArticleRecap: Mecha Noodle Bar + Walrus & Carpenter Team Up for Bo Ssäm Dinner
This past Thursday night, Mecha Noodle Bar and Walrus & Carpenter in Bridgeport teamed up for an evening of smoked meat, ramen, sake and Bruce Lee films as they threw down a traditional Bo Ssäm...
View Article2014 Guide To Local & Heritage Thanksgiving Turkeys via FGFG
Thanksgiving is around the corner and it’s time to order local and heritage turkeys. Pasture-raised turkeys from local farms, especially rare, heritage breeds, are highly coveted and in short supply,...
View ArticleThe Goose in Darien Delivers a Pretty Tasty Bar Burger
I am constantly asked when the subject turns to burgers... “Have you tried The Goose…have you tried The Goose…have you tried The Goose?” With all of that positive energy guiding me to downtown Darien...
View ArticleGreen & Tonic Expands Their Plant Based Dine On-The-Go Empire
Owners Jeffrey and Cai Pandolfino have taken Green & Tonic from a delivery service to a plant-based dine on-the-go favorite with three Fairfield County locations and now a fourth location in...
View ArticleWinter Market & Food Truck Night Pops Up @ Sugar & Olives
If you love local, there’s a novel new way to get your fix this fall/winter at Sugar & Olives in Norwalk (21 ½ Lois St. 2-3 454 FOOD). It’s called FARMS AND A MARKET, and the first one pops up...
View ArticleTikkaway Grill Opens Second Location in New Haven
Tikkaway has opened a second location at 2 Howe Street in New Haven, in addition to their original location at 135 Orange Street, serving the same fast casual and healthy Indian menu. This article was...
View ArticleChef Michael White Opening Campagna at Bedford Post Inn
News from Campagna Restaurant at the Bedford Post Inn...it is partnering with the Altamarea Group and Michelin-starred Chef Michael White. Joining Chef White at Campagna are Executive Chef PJ Calapa,...
View ArticleCT Beer Week Recap, Part 1: Two Roads Brewing & Cask Republic Talk Beer & Eat...
Sometimes, when it comes to beer, I envy starfish. Nature can tear the humble sea star in half and it just returns with backup, like a teeny Lernaean Hydra. The creature that is "Connecticut Beer Week"...
View ArticleThe Whelk in Westport Launches Oyster Happy Hour: $1 Oysters $3 Beer + Clam...
The Whelk in Westport has just launched a new happy hour menu. "Oyster Happy Hour" is now being served 4:30 to 6pm Tuesday - Friday featuring a few back to the clam shack classics such as Steamed...
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