[OINK] Pop-Up Dinner Inspired by Italy @ The Whelk in Westport
"[oink] pop-ups travel down to Westport to transform the beloved American Seafood restaurant The Whelk into a tasting of Italy called il Arbitrario - translation: the Arbitrary. An arbitrary word that...
View ArticleTap-a-Tree Maple Syrup Program @ Ambler Farm
It's that time of year again. Sign up for Ambler Farms immensely popular, Maple Syrup Tap-a-Tree program. Sign up quickly...these classes fill up fast. Learn the science and history of maple syruping...
View ArticleNibble: CT Food Events & Happenings January 18-31
Craft 260 hosts their anticipated home brewer’s competition on Monday January 18. Contestants will bring their homemade concoctions to be judged by guests from Sierra Nevada, Two Roads Brewery, and...
View ArticleSouth End Uncorked / Mura Ramen Pop Up Dinner January 31st
Two of our favorite local chefs, Chef Nick Martschenko of the South End Restaurant Group and Chef Mogan Anthony of Mura Ramen Gastropub & (Locali) are joining forces to host a pop-up dinner at...
View ArticleFriday Froth: Brewer Variants from Victory Brewing, Two Roads & Rodenbach
One of the principle joys of live music is hearing familiar songs played in unfamiliar ways. An extended improvisation, a song's slow dissolve as band members explore different chords and reconnect...
View ArticleHarlan Publick in South Norwalk Hosts Honig Wine Dinner January 26th
Harlan Publick is hosting a “NAPA COMES TO SOUTH NORWALK” dinner on Tuesday January 26th. Join Michael Honig of Honig Wine for a one-of-a-kind dinner and learn about the nuances of the wines of the...
View ArticleThe Winners of The Beat The Winter Blues Cocktail Party Are...
It is time to announce the winners of The Beat The Winter Blues cocktail party, hosted by Watson's Catering and Event Planning & CTbites. 10 lucky CTbites readers will enjoy an evening of cocktail...
View ArticleBarcelona SoNo Moving to Waypointe After 20 Years
Barcelona’s Wine Bar's South Norwalk location has become a landmark in the neighborhood. Situated on the corner of North Main Street, it seems to welcome people into SoNo as they exit I-95 and head...
View ArticleHarvest Wine Bar & Restaurant Opens in Westport
When one restaurant door closes a new one opens. The institution that was Mario's closed last year, but this week I had the privilege of attending an intimate event celebrating the opening of Harvest...
View ArticleWIN FREE TIX: Ken Tuccio & Blind Rhino Host "SONO BOWL"
WIN FREE TIX to the 1st annual SONO BOWL event w/ open bar and live entertainment starting @4pm on Super Bowl Sunday. To win, tell us why YOU need these tickets. The Blind Rhino in Norwalk is...
View ArticleLIVE-EAT-LOVE: Kitchen Organization for the New Year by D2 Interieurs
LIVE-EAT-LOVE is a new CTbites column focusing on the intersection of food and style. D2 Interieurs dynamic design team Denise Davies and Kerri Rosenthal’s Monthly Column to tastefully inspire your...
View ArticleCask Republic in South Norwalk Reinforces a Resurging Neighborhood's...
Washington Street, the epicenter of South Norwalk and a resurging dining scene, welcomes another new dining experience worth exploring. Cask Republic is a modern take on the communal tavern, now open...
View ArticleLemon Miso Soup Recipe from Green & Tonic
As the weather cools down, soup season heats up. Winter is also a great time to nurture your body with nutrient rich healthy ingredients that will keep your immune system in fighting form. The chefs...
View ArticleParker Mansion Opens in Westport via Dan Woog
This just in on the new Parker Mansion Steakhouse (same owners as Parker Steaks & Scotch in Trumbull) from Dan Woog's 06880 blog. The restaurant gods take away, and then they giveth. Just a day...
View ArticleDolce Restaurant in Stamford & Lugano in Greenwich SOLD!
Photo credit: OmnomctThis just in...Two popular Fairfield County restaurants were sold- Dolce in Stamford and Lugano in Greenwich. Dolce was sold to Bohlsen Restaurant Group, who operates Prime in...
View ArticleNibble: CT Food Events & Happenings January 25-31
On the nights of Monday, January 25 and Tuesday January 26, Palmer's Market in Darien is turning into a pop-up restaurant! Italian food exporter Gioacchino Passalaqua and Sicilian chef Claudio Ruta,are...
View ArticleCake Box Bakery Opening in Westport: Delicious Baked Good + Gluten & Nut Free...
This just in from Westportnow. Cake Box, a bakery offering cakes, cookies, cupcakes and coffee as well as nut-free and gluten-free baked goods, will open Feb. 2 in the lower level of 10 Bay St.,...
View Article20 Restaurants For Great Fireside Dining in CT
Baby, it's cold outside, but that shouldn't stop CT residents from seeking out great dining experiences. There are literally dozens of cozy fireside dining venues with hearths and fireplaces all over...
View ArticleMarcia Selden Opens Venue in NYC, Above Twelve
CT based, Marcia Selden Catering & Events Planning, has recently opened Above Twelve, their first exclusive venue in New York City. The launch party was a twinkling, sparkly and delicious night...
View ArticleParty Pix: Watson's & CTbites' Beat The Winter Blues Party Recap
20 lucky CTbites readers joined forces with local CT bloggers and the Watson's Catering & Event Planning team last week to beat the winter blues the only we know how...by eating and drinking. Hey...
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