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Celebrate National IPA Day: A Guide To Great IPA's On Tap
Holy Mother of God, do I love IPAs." Thus did I begin acolumn from my early days as a beer writer here at the Bites of CT, and the bloom has yet to fall off that particular rose. Two of the beers in...
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Weekly Nibble: Shoreline Wine Festival, Caribbean Jerk Fest, Farm Dinners &...
The “Best of Greenwich” celebration in association with Moffly Media will take place at the Delamar Greenwich on Monday August 10 and 7pm. The elegant evening will showcase food and cocktails from the...
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Friday Froth: IPAs On The Left Of The Dial
Does anyone else still listen to the radio, or am I just an evolutionary throwback? I guess both parts of that question can be true independently, but I still gravitate to the left of the dial. My own...
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The Cook & The Bear: Weekly BBQ at Millwright's in Simsbury
What if a renowned BBQ pit master and a James Beard Foundation Award nominated chef joined forces to create their own version of BBQ? Chef Tyler Anderson of Millwright’s in Simsbury and Jamie “The...
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Table 104 Osteria & Bar in Stamford
CTbites writer, Jessica Ryan, recently attended a press dinner at Table 104 Osteria & Bar in Stamford. Here are her tasting notes. Tucked away unassumingly on Long Ridge Road, this unpretentious...
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Harvest Dinner on the Farm at The Hickories w/ Chef Tim LaBant, September 13th
With August in full swing, farmers across Connecticut are preparing for one of the most important times of year; harvest season. On September 13th, 2015 Connecticut Farmland Trust will be celebrating...
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Teff Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant Opens in Stamford
As children, we’re instructed not to eat with our hands. But at Teff, a newly opened Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant in Stamford, CT, you’re supposed to do just that. On the brink of Harborview and...
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The Cake Boss Opening Carlo’s Bakery At Mohegan Sun September 12th
Photo from Buddy Valastro on InstagramCarlo’s Bakery, the setting of the hit TLC series Cake Boss, will open its doors in the Winter section of Casino of the Earth on Saturday, September 12th. Carlo’s...
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CTbites Chef Demo Lineup @ The Blues Views & BBQ Festival, Sept 5 & 6
The 8th annual Blues, Views & BBQ Festival presented by the Westport Downtown Merchants Association will be held in Westport CT on September 5 & 6 at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing...
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Meet The New Culinary Team @ Vespa Restaurant in Westport
Vespa Restaurant recently introduced its new culinary team, Executive Chef David White and Pastry Chef Susanne Berne to create a vibrant menu to complement the relaxing décor and wonderful water view....
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10 Questions w/ John Barricelli @ Sono Baking Company's 10 Year Anniversary
This summer marks the 10 year anniversary for Sono Baking Company. To celebrate the milestone of this beloved local bakery, we sat down with owner, John Barricelli, to talk about the business of...
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Mini Rhubarb Hand Pie Recipe c/o Watson's Catering
Mini Rhubarb Hand Pies from Watson's Catering Rhubarb is technically a vegetable, although we love to cook it in pies, purée it into sauces, and preserve it into jam as if it were a fruit. Watson's...
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Shake Shack Unveils a Lobster Topped Burger
Starting today through September 20, Shake Shack locations in Boston and Connecticut will sell the Surf N’ Shack — a hamburger topped with lettuce, tomato, ShackSauce, and Maine lobster. It only costs...
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Weekly Nibble: Onyx Beer Bash, BBQ @ The Schoolhouse, Farm Dinners, Openings...
Stamford Summer Restaurant Week lasts for TWO weeks this year! Through August 30, enjoy lunch and dinner prix fixe menus from over 30 popular restaurants. There are a number of price tiers to choose...
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Greer Fredericks Sells Mama's Boy in SoNo
In a letter posted on Facebook, Greer Fredericks officially announced the sale of Mama’s Boy in SONO. CTbites was introduced to Greer prior to its opening and watched as the restaurant expanded the...
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Road Trip: Marley's Café at the Essex Island Marina
What is it about taking a boat to lunch that transforms what would have been an ordinary meal into a clandestine rendezvous? Luckily there are no code names or other spycraft necessary for a visit to...
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Tix On Sale Today for Harvest Fest at Wakeman Town Farm
Mark your calendar for Harvest Fest, the grassroots event of the season, on Sat. Sept. 12 at Wakeman Town Farm in Westport featuring local chefs, musicians, libations, and more! At this festive...
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Can Tiin Modern French Vietnamese Bistro Opening in Bridgeport
There's a new Vietnamese on the block, and we are pretty excited about this one. CanTiin, a modern French Vietnamese bistro is opening at 269 Fairfield Ave in Bridgeport this October. Can Tiin boasts...
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Weekly Nibble: Blues & BBQ Festival, Greek Festival, Farm Dinners, Clam Bakes...
Bear's Smokehouse New England BBQ Championships will take place in Hartford on Saturday September 5 starting at 6pm. The main event consists of all you can eat BBQ samples and Connecticut beer...
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