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Sexy Cocktails Debut @ NoMa Social Lounge in New Rochelle
For decades, the locally owned Radisson in New Rochelle has been a beloved pillar of the lower Westchester community. But sadly, the matriarch was getting a bit long in the tooth. So the family...
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Weekly Nibble: SE Uncorked Serves Lunch, Thanksgiving Restaurants, Happy...
Uncorked fans no longer have to get their fix during dinner. They're now open for lunch service Tue-Sat starting at 10:30am. You can still grub on some of their signature dishes as well as a few new...
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Holiday Recipe: Chef Carey Savona's Heirloom Kale Salad
"By far our most requested recipe (I get at least three a week) is for our kale salad. I know that kale has jumped the shark, but this recipe was featured in the CT Farm to Table Cookbook and it fits...
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The National Opens in Greenwich: A Conversation with Chef, Restaurateur, & TV...
The National, the newest restaurant from celebrated chef, restaurateur, TV host, author, and philanthropist Geoffrey Zakarian, is now open in the heart of downtown Greenwich, at 376 Greenwich Avenue....
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Holiday Recipes: Scandinavian Caramelized Potatoes & Mushroom Toast via...
One of our favorite Litchfield County restaurants, Community Table, has contributed these deceptively simple but absolutely delicious appetizers for the upcoming holidays. Chef Marcell Davidsen's...
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Bren Smith, Founder of Ocean Farming Non-profit GreenWave, Awarded...
Bren Smith, the founder of GreenWave and Thimble Island Oyster Farm, an ocean farming non profit based in New Haven, has been making headlines recently as the recent recipient of the prestigious...
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Holiday Recipe: Autumn Old Fashioned by La Zingara in Bethel
Although we all love the Thanksgiving holiday, there comes a time in any family gathering where one simply requires a cocktail or two. La Zingara in Bethel is here to help you in your time of need...
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Great Cakes & Cupcakes at Forever Sweet Bakery
Forever Sweet Bakery is celebrating its third anniversary as one of the most creative bakeries for cupcakes, cake pops, and special occasion themed cakes. Located off the beaten path in a strip mall on...
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Giving Back: Fighting Hunger in Connecticut on #GivingTuesday and Beyond
Photo c/o Community Plates Giving Tuesday has become a global day dedicated to giving back. This year it takes place on Tuesday, December 1, neatly positioned after our national day of thanks and a...
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Weekly Nibble: Cookie Crawl, Happy Hours, Holiday Markets, Cooking Classes +...
On Wednesday December 2, elm restaurant invites you to a wine dinner featuring wine from The Withers. 5 courses, i.e. Smoked Pork Collar with red carrot and salsa verde, will be served alongside...
View Article2015 CT Food Lover's Holiday Gift Guide
“At the end of the day, people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” said the incomparable Maya Angelou. Well, we couldn’t agree more! So this holiday season,...
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Chef Brian Lewis' The Cottage Opens December 4th
Chef Brian Lewis will open his new restaurant, The Cottage, on December 4, 2015 at 256 Post Road East, Westport, Connecticut, featuring his highly revered seasonal American cuisine. With forty-four...
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Harts Gallery Benefit Featuring Food by Chef Joel Viehland
A benefit for the Harts Gallery Children’s Art Program in New Milford will take place on Saturday, December 12 from 5 to 8 p.m., with food & wine tastings by Chef Joel Viehland, former executive...
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Sufganiyot (Cream Filled Doughnuts) Hanukkah Recipe from Roia Restaurant
The first night of Hanukkah is December 6th. The miracle of Hanukkah is that only one vial of oil was found with just enough oil for one day, and yet it lasted for 8 full days. And so, we celebrate...
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Shout Out: What's Your Most Essential Kitchen Gadget?
Whether you're a chef or a home cook, I'm sure you have an arsenal of kitchen tools and gadgets you simply can't live without. Alton Brown favors multi-taskers. Some favor a broader approach of...
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Basso Café Restaurant in Norwalk Adds Wine Bar + New Menu
Several years ago CTbites visited Basso Café Restaurant on New Canaan Avenue in Norwalk and was very impressed with many of the dishes created by Owner / Chef Renato Donzelli. Since that time Chef...
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Holiday Recipe: Fleisher’s Hanukkah Brisket
Nobody knows Brisket better than Fleisher's Craft Butcher, and while brisket is traditional Hanukkah fare, there really is never a bad time for birsket. This recipe is simple to prepare and perfect...
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Weekly Nibble: Holiday Events, Beer Conn, Pub Crawls, Ugliest Sweaters & Wine...
The Kenny G Holiday Show comes to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday December 8. 109 Wine & Cheese will hold a complimentary wine tasting in the lobby prior to the show at 7:15pm. Gallo...
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Friday Froth: It's Porter Season...Here's What To Drink
I won't be mad if you tell me you don't like porters, but I will be disappointed. This is mainly because it robs me of the opportunity to order taster samples of this imperial, and that oatmeal...
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CTbites Invites: White Truffle Dinner at Da Pietro’s Restaurant December 10th
CTbites Invites and Westport's own "celebrity chef" Pietro Scotti celebrate the final weeks of white truffle season with a special four course prix fix dinner for ONE NIGHT ONLY on THURSDAY DECEMBER 10...
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