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Autism Bites Comes to Fairfield County April 2nd
As if you needed an excuse to eat out, starting April 2nd (World Autism Awareness Day), and running ALL month long, the following restaurants will donate a percentage all food/beverage sales to Autism...
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Christian Petroni of Fortina Pizza Shares Mom's Easter Pie Recipe
When we asked Fortina's Christian Petroni to share an Easter recipe, he turned to an Italian classic...his mother. Much of Petroni's culinary inspiration is derived from a richly food-centric...
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Bistro Mediterranean Opens in Norwalk: Tapas With Bold, Rich Flavors via...
Tapas remain such a hot trend that restaurants with no hint of Spanish heritage are salting menus with small bites and petite plates to share, partly because it’s so appealing to begin a meal with...
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La Zingara in Bethel Launches a New Cocktail Program
Photo: La ZingaraLa Zingara in Bethel will launch a new cocktail program beginning April 1 with a menu spanning classic cocktails to their own crafted creations. The backbone of the new menu will be...
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Weekly Nibble: Autism Bites, Paella 101, Easter Dinners, Breweries & More
On Tuesday March 31, Barcelona West Hartford invites you to “Paella 101.” Chef Eric will demonstrate how to make this classic Spanish dish at 7pm. The class is $29 per person, plus tax and gratuity....
View ArticleKawa Ni Bartender Competition #1: Photo Gallery & Recap
Move over "show case showdown," there's a new showdown in town. Jeff Maron, bar manager of Kawa Ni in Westport (and both of the other Bill Taibe's jaunts) hosted the first of six Bartender...
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Friday Froth: A Look At Beer'd Brewing
I like to let my face grow its own sweater for the colder months. Having a glossy layer of man-fur dulls the teeth of the winter wind, people seem to like my more avuncular look, and growing a beard...
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Magee's Curbside: Must Try Breakfast & Lunch in Stamford!
I get this tip that the new place to go for the best casual breakfast and lunch food in Stamford is a small spot at 72 Magee Ave., in the “no-man’s zone” south of I-95 and the Metro-North tracks. On...
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Tix on Sale for Community Plates "Food For All 2015" Fundraiser May 7th
Community Plates, the technology-fueled, direct-transfer food rescue organization dedicated to ending food insecurity in America, is thrilled to present their signature fundraiser, “Food for All.”...
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The Legendary Mario's in Westport Sold to Harvest Wine Bar Owners via Dan Woog
This just in from Dan Woog's 06880 blog: The rumors careening around town are true: Mario’s is being sold. The legendary restaurant/bar — a Saugatuck mainstay since 1967 — will change hands soon. A new...
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Brother Jimmy’s BBQ Opening in Stamford via HeyStamford!
This just in from our friends @ HeyStamford! A few weeks back we shared the exciting news about BBQ hot spot Brother Jimmy’s BBQ opening in Stamford downtown. While the news wasn’t available at the...
View ArticleFood Photo Primer: How to Take a Food52-Style Photo
It's not easy to take a truly great food photograph, but Food52 has some great tips on perfecting your next culinary photo shoot. Whether you are posting to Instagram or just capturing your next meal,...
View ArticleDanny Meyer, Shake Shack Founder & CEO Union Square Hospitality Group to...
Danny Meyer, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group which founded Shake Shack and popular restaurants such as Gramercy Tavern, Marta, and Union Square Café, will visit Yale on Tuesday, April 7 as the...
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Local Chef Silvia Baldini Wins Chopped!
Another local chef was successful in winning Chopped this week. Last night Chef Silvia Baldini successfully navigated the April Fool’s style secret ingredient baskets and eliminated three other chefs...
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Saugatuck Grain + Grape Launches Wine Education Class Series
Saugatuck Grain + Grape is going to be holding a series of wine education classes. Classes will be held every other week this spring. The series will cover everything from "Introduction to Wine...
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Garden of Ideas in Ridgefield: 2015 Cooking Classes
Photo: Garden of Ideas The Garden of Ideas, the outdoor community center and garden sanctuary in Ridgefield, is hosting a series of monthly cooking demonstrations and workshops from May through...
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Weekly Nibble: Cocktail Classroom, Pizza Class @ Bar Sugo, CIA Hosts Lunch,...
The Fairfield & Greenwich Cheese Company will host Cheese 101. Learn about and try an array of cheeses for $45 per person. It takes place at the Fairfield Location on Tuesday April 7th, 7-9pm and...
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Friday Froth: What's In A Name?
The waiter gave me a look that said "Dude - work with me here," because I was mumbling. It started like this: Him: "What'll you have?" A perfectly reasonable question, and not an unexpected one, given...
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Baldanza in New Canaan: Organic and Flavorful
Tucked in the rear of a charming passageway on Elm Street in New Canaan is Baldanza Natural Market Cafe. With a large and diverse organic menu, and a blackboard filled with the names of local...
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Maple Fest 2015: Lux et Syrupas
Yale University's West Campus Urban Farm is hosting “ Maple Fest 2015: Lux et Syrupas ,” a free tasting of saps and syrups along with live demos and “tours of the campus sugar bush,” on Friday, April...
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