Reviews of recipes & restaurants in Connecticut and beyond
With Farm-to-Table dining series sprouting up everywhere I was excited to hear that Parallel Post in Trumbull has created their own version of this popular way to experience a unique and intimate dining experience: “Farm-to-Trumbull.” On Wednesday, June 4th at 7pm you can experience a cocktail mixed by Greg Genias (aka “Bootleg Greg”), and a […]
MoreConnecticut Beer Wholesalers announced on their website (read more here) that Yuengling will be returning to Connecticut! Yuengling fans, you may see your favorite returning as soon as summer 2014. A big high-five to those Connecticut distributors and Yuengling for making this happen – I know some Yuengling fans who are very happy right now. […]
MoreShakespeare’s turning 450 and you’re invited! Photo from Valley Shakespeare Festival’s FB page Plus, there will be CAKE. Birthday cake, people. Birthday.Cake. You can join in the celebration with Valley Shakespeare Festival at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton on April 26th from 10-2pm. Aside from cake (hooray!), there will be a book sale and activities […]
MoreOn the wall in Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford are lines from the poem “The Road Not Taken,” by the famous New England poet Robert Frost. These words are typically encountered in English class and sometimes you might hear them in graduation speeches, but the last place I bet you’d expect to find them […]
MoreBodega Taco Bar has announced some very exciting news – their taqueria has gone mobile! Bodega’s Mexican street food (It’s DELICIOUS! Read more here about Bodega) will now be available in the streets from their NEW Bodega Food Truck. Be on the lookout for this green food truck that will bring Bodega’s innovative food to […]
MoreThe Trumbull Times reported today that the Cheesecake Factory is seeking permits for outdoor dining and liquor from Trumbull’s Planning and Zoning Commission. If the permits are approved it looks like the Cheesecake Factory is planning on moving into Westfield Trumbull Mall. Fingers crossed this one gets approved! Famous for their decadent and creative cheesecakes […]
MoreFor all you romantics out there Valentine’s Day is almost here and I know that means you’re looking for a way to do something special for your valentine. How does oysters, caviar, a signature cocktail, and more sound? Parallel Post, a modern-American restaurant focused on seasonal and regional cuisine based in the Trumbull Marriott and […]
MoreOne year ago today I launched my blog with a recipe for oatmeal muffins and my coverage of Chowdafest 2013. One year go today marked a month’s work of excessively watching the Cooking Channel and the Food Network, creating my website after watching lots of YouTube tutorials, and writing about a dozen posts so I […]
MoreGet ready Connecticut, it’s time for the Soup-er Bowl! Chowdafest is here! WHAT: Chowdafest is a pre-Super Bowl soup and chowder competition event and all proceeds benefit the Connecticut Food Bank. For the price of a ticket you get to be the judge and cast your votes for your favorite soups and chowders. WHEN: Feb. […]
MoreDarien Restaurant Week is coming! Have you been thinking about trying a new restaurant or revisiting a favorite in Darien? From Sunday, February 2 through Thursday, February 6, 2014 Darien’s Restaurant Week will warm you up with great deals and prix-fixe menus. An added bonus is that Restaurant Week coincides with Darien’s Indoor Sidewalk Sale […]
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