Elevating local ingredients. That was the recurring theme to a recent talk we had with Forrest Pasternack, Executive Chef at Bailey’s Backyard in Ridgefield. We talked about Forrest’s amazing cooking a few months ago when he was Executive Chef at Morello Bistro in Greenwich,… Read more »
Sixpoint Brewery is pretty new to the Connecticut market, but that hasn’t stopped it from becoming all the buzz. We had our first taste of Sixpoint last year when we tried out around 50 different custom brews (some made with lobster, some made with oyster, even some made… Read more »
Two Steps Downtown Grille, located at 5 Ives Street in Danbury, Connecticut, is hosting a Valentine’s Day “Dinner of Romance and Magic” on Thursday, February 14 at 7pm. The night will feature the Magic of Ben Nemzer along with a four course dinner, wine,… Read more »
Today I’m here to tell you about a place you probably never knew existed, a restaurant that specializes in seasonal, local, farm to table American cuisine that is both high in quality and mid-range in price, a place that looks beautiful inside and would… Read more »
Our fascination with Miya’s Sushi and Chef Bun Lai began when we had our first bites of their sushi at The Whole Hog fundraiser for the non-profit Wholesome Wave. Bun’s uniquely awesome personality really came through when he talked to us about harvesting his own… Read more »
Fiddler’s Green is a bar that wears many hats. A landmark on the edge of Stamford, Connecticut’s Cove and Shippan neighborhoods, it’s a great spot for a morning beer, an afternoon darts game, or never-ending rounds of cards — and recently, Tommy Kipphut III,… Read more »
Inside Indian Food and Spice grocery store on Padanaram Road in Danbury, Connecticut, The Mango Tree’s brother and sister duo, Sim and Maneet Singh, combine the forces of family, religion, and culture to produce homestyle dishes full of North Indian flavor. The Mango Tree,… Read more »
photos by Louis David Newcomers do a double take when they pass by. Old timers get nostalgic. And just about everyone, young or old, is compelled to pull into the Sycamore parking lot sooner or later, if only to travel ever so briefly back in time…. Read more »
I love to eat out. There aren’t many things that my husband can text me that can get me more excited than, “Want to eat out tonight?” Some may think that rather sad, but my long line of foodie family members understand. It’s not… Read more »
The last time I reviewed a restaurant, it was G-Zen, a vegetarian/vegan/raw food place in Branford, Connecticut that has some of the best non-meat dishes around. Clearly the only smart strategy is to go all the way to the other side for the next… Read more »
If you’ve never been to The Ginger Man (see our CBS review) in Norwalk, you’re missing out. Seriously, you are. • 52 beers on tap with a constantly expanding and updating beer list of 100 bottles and one cask • Creative gourmet pub food… Read more »
I HAIL FROM COLORADO, where I spent the past eight years confronted with either a Qdoba or Chipotle on every other block. These are the Starbucks of Mexican food restaurants. The food is good enough – $6 for an enormous burrito that will reliably… Read more »
Last week I felt privileged to go to the preview party for the new New Morning Market location in Woodbury, Connecticut. It’s been five years in the making, and it’s finally officially open! It’s only two miles north of the old location, but it… Read more »
by Matthew Novak from mttwnvk.com I recently had the pleasure to photograph Erik Johansen, Executive Chef & Owner of the Iron Forge Inn in Warwick, New York. Erik’s passion for local, fresh products is brought to life daily on the Iron Forge’s brunch, appetizer… Read more »
A couple of years ago I tasted the best cookie I’ve ever eaten. I quit eating meat and had just started working at a popular New Haven vegetarian restaurant, Claire’s Corner Copia, which is where I experienced the uniquely vegan cookie. Ariel, a coworker of… Read more »
by Johnny Pluckman from Alternative Control CT Move over 5 Guys and Shake Shack. There’s a new homegrown alternative in Stamford: Station Eats, offering juicy hamburgers, delicious veggie burgers, and snappy hot dogs built with healthy and all-natural ingredients. Also on the menu… Read more »
by Chris the Food Guy If you are one of the lucky ones who get to ride the train from Bethel every day, then you have most likely already discovered the tasty eats at Daily Fare, the in-house cafe at the train station. Those of… Read more »
by Maryjo Siergiej THE ATMOSPHERE of Danbury’s Greenery Café recalls a springtime walk in a park. Pictures of smiling faces adorn the walls and flower pots and watering cans are set on the tables. The joy of spring and opportunity also fills the workers at… Read more »
words and photos by Amanda Bloom ATTENTION FOODIES: there is a gourmet haven tucked away in downtown Danbury. The Brigadoon Cafe, located at 14 Ives Street, is “the place to go for thoughtful omnivores”. Brigadoon Cafe, located at the former location of the Alley Way… Read more »
by Alicia Ghiofrom Local Food Rocks On our mini-vacation last weekend, my husband Renato and I started getting a little hungry after only about a hour into our drive to upstate New York. I searched on Yelp and immediately saw a place that sounded perfect: Grazin’… Read more »
by Amanda Bloom REDDING RIDGE MARKET, located at 119 Black Rock Turnpike (Route 58) in Redding, Connecticut, carried on an eatery history of almost two-hundred years when it opened in early February. The property has been a market and deli since 1834, and historical photographs… Read more »
by Leah Glazer SOUTH NORWALK, Connecticut is known for its bars, restaurants, a bustling night life…and its chocolate. Cafe and retail store Chocopologie (introduced by world-famous Kinpschildt Chocolatier) has won numerous awards, including the 2nd best Dessert Lounge in Fairfield County. The intimate restaurant even… Read more »
by Leah Glazer What brings you to a cafe? Is it the workers, the coffee, the sandwiches, or the entertainment? If you answered yes to one or more of those reasons, then Demitasse Cafe in Sandy Hook, Connecticut is worth your time. The cafe is… Read more »
by Nick Donigerfrom Sizzle Grove THE STORY OF A MAN AND THE SANDWICH HE COULDN’T RESIST. by Nick Donigerfrom Sizzle Grove SIZZLE GROVE recently visited East Hartford, Connecticut to check out what was brewing over at Olde Burnside Brewing Company. It was 12:30pm… Read more »
BBQ IN REVIEW: The One-Eyed Pig by Nick Doniger from Sizzle Grove Who says Northerners can’t barbecue? That’s slowly becoming our mantra here at Sizzle Grove, as we develop our own Connecticut barbecue recipes and visit awesome establishments in the Connecticut and New York areas…. Read more »