South Norwalk is Home to Ellie's Real Good Food Second Television Season Features Chef Talk CTbites Team June 19, 2017 Just when you thought you'd seen every type of celebrity chef show imaginable, along comes Ellie Krieger, New York Times best-selling author and nutritionist, whose public television show Ellie's Real Good Food is less about celebrity and more about real life...and real food.For the second year in a row, Krieger chose the demonstration kitchen at Clarke, New England's Official Sub-Zero & Wolf Showroom and Test Kitchen, in South Norwalk as her "home kitchen" for taping the cooking portion of her 13 episodes of Ellie's Real Good Food. We say "cooking portion," because Ellie's Real Good Food does a whole lot more than simply feature her cooking. In every episode she also takes viewers on trips to schools, farmer's markets, innovative farms, vineyards and more, where she is on a mission to share healthy, time-saving strategies for menu planning, food shopping and cooking. Read More
Legendary Walter’s Hot Dogs Coming to Harbor Point, Stamford, in August Restaurant Hot Dogs Stamford Delicious Dives Kid Friendly ice cream Lunch Homepage Andrew Dominick June 18, 2017 Get ready, Stamford, an almost 100-year-old hot dog institution, with a ton of accolades, is opening just in time for your summer sausage eating pleasure. Walter’s Hot Dogs is set to split, grill, and slather up their famed franks in early to mid-August, located in the space by the fountain in Commons Park, previously occupied by Mr. Frosty’s and The Hut. The Harbor Point edition of Walter’s is their second big reveal in just a few months as they announced a White Plains location would be opening sometime this fall. Read More
Nibble: CT Food Events For Week of June 16 - June 23 Features Events News Emma Jane-Doody Stetson June 16, 2017 From now through July 16, plan b restaurants will feature a menu of “BBQ favorites” from Memphis to East Carolina to Texas. Pair the dishes with special local brews from Stony Creek and Old Ox. Barcelona New Haven & The Wine Thief are teaming up for a winemaker dinner on Tuesday June 20. Taste wines from Blanco Nieva and Bodega Ochoa alongside dishes by Celebrity Chef and Barcelona Wine Bar Culinary Director Christopher Lee. Feast on four courses and participate in a Q&A. It costs approximately $70 (inclusive of tax and tip) and begins at 6:30pm. Read More
Where To Eat Warm Lobster Rolls In Connecticut, 2017 Edition Restaurant Seafood Lobster Road Trip Mystic Best of CT New London Noank Milford West Haven Delicious Dives Homepage CTbites Team June 15, 2017 To celebrate National Lobster day on June 15 — the perfect kickoff to summer — we’ve highlighted our top picks for hot lobster rolls that we’ve tried and tested over the years. The simple yet perfect dish of buttery lobster meat stuffed in a bun is best eaten in its classic presentation — with a side of melted butter, cole slaw and possibly even French fries.The 2017 edition features all of our past favorites plus new additions from southeastern Connecticut where views of the Long Island Sound enjoyed with your meal add to the summertime ambiance. Read More
Bartaco's Signature Libelula Tequila Now Available in CT + Margarita Recipe Ingredients Features Cocktails Ingredients Mexican Emma Jane-Doody Stetson June 14, 2017 If you love Bartaco’s signature margarita we have great news… the tequila used to make their cocktail is now available for purchase in liquor stores across Connecticut! Libelula tequila made its official debut in the Connecticut market in January 2017, but as the summer months approach it’s becoming more and more visible on shelves throughout the state.“This is the exact tequila used to make Bartaco’s world famous margaritas!” says Curt Goldman, the Executive Importer of CNI Brands, longtime partner of Bartaco group. “No change whatsoever!” Read More
Dough Girls Wood Fired Pizza Truck Restaurant Food Truck Greenwich Stamford Pizza Peter Dunay June 13, 2017 I come from Italian blood, and I have eaten my fair share of pizza, pasta, and pastries throughout my life. I have had pizza in Pisa and Parmesan in Parma, and it was all lovely. However, may I say, watch out grandma’s worldwide, Dough Girls Pizza Truck is coming for you because these pizzas are epic. Their custom outfitted food truck is packing a blazing hot wood fire oven which they use to crank out personal sized pizzas on the spot. Dough Girls Pizza Truck is based out of Greenwich, CT and sometimes make appearances in Stamford during lunch hours. Read More
Top Ten Burgers In Southwest CT: 2017 Edition Restaurant Best of CT Comfort Food Stamford Greenwich Westport Norwalk SONO Homepage Burgers Lou Gorfain June 11, 2017 2017 was a good year for burger lovers in Southwest CT. A closing (Fleisher's Craft Kitchen) and a fire (The National) have sadly removed two of 2016’s winning burgers from contention in our 2017 edition of Top Ten Burgers in Southwest CT. Nonetheless, the local burger scene remains vibrant, inventive, and ever evolving. So we happily welcome three new, mouthwatering iterations to our 2017 Top Ten Burgers list. We sampled over 75 burgers to arrive at this list. Our rankings this year are focused exclusively on the sandwich and its ingredients alone, not the accompanying sides. Herewith, the Winners…. Read More
Nibble: CT Food Events For Week of June 12-18 Features Events Emma Jane-Doody Stetson June 10, 2017 Wine bingo is a thing! On Tuesday June 13, give the game your best shot at Ballou's Restaurant & Wine Bar in Guilford from 5:30-8pm. Your $25 ticket gets you a seat at the game plus a glass of wine. Food and beverage will be available to purchase also. New Haven’s Caseus Fromagerie Bistro will offer a Rose and Cheese Pairing class on Tuesday June 13 from 6-7:30pm. Taste an assortment of international roses with complementary cheeses. Tickets are available online for $45. Stamford Magazine’s 5th Annual Best Bartender Contest goes down on Wednesday June 14! Local bartenders will compete to wine over the crowd with their best original cocktail recipes. The event also features summer dishes and calypso music. Tickets are $30 in advance online and $35 at the door. Read More
What Can You Do with a Convection Steam Oven? Mini Carrot Cakes Recipe via Clarke (sponsored post) Recipe Features Recipe CTbites Team June 09, 2017 Every week at Clarke, New England's Official Sub-Zero & Wolf Showroom and Test Kitchen in South Norwalk, the staff exemplifies how these extraordinary appliances can enhance your life. The Wolf Convection Steam Oven offers features that can only be appreciated by actually cooking on it. Here's a recipe for Mini Carrot Cakes with Cream Cheese Frosting, which was recently prepared by Chef John Craig at Clarke SoNo to illustrate some of the hidden features (convection humid mode) of this extraordinary appliance. If you own a convection steam oven...do try this at home! Read More
Black Rock Farmers Market Kicks Off 4th Season, Saturdays in Bridgeport Features Farmers Market Bridgeport farm fresh Local Farm Local Artisan Stephanie Webster June 09, 2017 The Black Rock Farmers' Market is back, Saturdays, June 10 -October 7th 9am to 1pm at 481 Brewster Street in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport CT. The season will kick off during Black Rock Day Weekend, an event that serves as a community initiative to promote projects that enhance the quality of life for residents and business in the area. BRFM is a producer-only market featuring locally farmed vegetables, fruit, cheese, eggs (with a real life rooster), bread, meats, jams pickles and so much more. Their local artisan selection varies from vintage finds to natural beauty care products. Market visitors have the opportunity to start their day with a 10:30AM yoga class in the field and enjoy their weekly produce shopping accompanied by live local musicians. Read More
Nutty Bunny Non-Dairy Gluten-Free Frozen Dessert, Made in CT Features ice cream Dessert Ingredients Renee Weisz June 09, 2017 When Pamela Aflalo decided to create a non-dairy, gluten-free, frozen dessert product, her idea was innovative, health-aware, and maybe a little nutty like her brand name Nutty Bunny. After her daughter, Sophie, developed a severe dairy reaction, Pamela’s culinary experience at the National Gourmet Institute and love for kitchen experimentation, especially for “vegan-izing” recipes, combined to establish her current full-time business. Read More
CT Spots To Celebrate Father’s Day 2017 Restaurant Holiday Homepage Emma Jane-Doody Stetson June 08, 2017 Fire up the grill… Father’s Day is Sunday June 18! Of course, if you’d like to take Dad for a special meal out, Connecticut restaurants are offering their own twists on BBQ, brunch, dinner, and more. These Connecticut restaurants special have festivities fit for fathers, but we know there are more out there! If we missed a spot, please add your suggestion to the comments section below. Redding Roadhouse, Redding: Celebrate Father's Day in style with a good ole fashioned pig roast at Redding Roadhouse! Join them from 1-7pm.Plan b, Milford, Fairfield, Glastonbury: In honor of Father's Day, plan b will have a special brunch menu complete with enormous "Manly Marys."Mill Street Bar & Table, Greenwich: Mill Street Bar & Table will have both Father's Day brunch and dinner on June 18. Read More
10 Questions w/ Chef Manuel Romero of Olea in New Haven Features Chef Talk New Haven Amy Kundrat June 07, 2017 Born in Spain, Chef Manuel Romero of Olea in New Haven, was raised in a family that loved cooking traditional and tasty food. When he was a child, his family moved to the United States, and he developed a passion for cooking by watching, helping, and learning alongside his mother. He moved up the culinary ladder, and in 2014, Chef Romero opened Olea restaurant offering guests his innovative interpretation of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. His menu is masterful and his dishes are stunning. We spoke with Chef Romero about his hobbies, worst kitchen nightmare, and his guilty pleasures. Read More
Nit Noi Provisions: Sustainable Thai Style Soups & Provisions Restaurant Asian Thai Noodles Soups Jessica Ryan June 06, 2017 It’s all about the broth, North Shutsharawan told me when I met him at Nit Noi Provision’s pop-up location at Bar Bucha in Westport last week. Inspired by the Thai street food scene and the healthy foods available for lunch, North had the idea to replicate his grandmother’s recipe with the hopes of selling it both in Connecticut and in Colorado. Nit Noi which literally means “a little bit” is based on a simple soup he ate as a child purchased from vendors at the market called Guay Tiew Kwa Gay. At the market each vendor had his own specialty dish, just one, North explained to me. Read More
Tasty Road Trip Along Southeastern Connecticut’s Shoreline: Niantic, New London, Mystic & Stonington Restaurant Niantic Stonington New London Mystic Road Trip Homepage CTbites Team June 04, 2017 Hugging Connecticut’s southeastern shoreline along I-95, southeastern Connecticut is my stomping ground. I’ve dined out so many times in East Lyme, New London, Mystic, Stonington Borough, and other inland locales that there are only a few restaurants I’ve not yet had the chance to taste. But if you’re not a local, these beautiful shoreline towns feature great sightseeing and more importantly, excellent dining experiences. Read More
Fairfield Farmers Market Returns for Second Season June 11 Features Farmers Market Farm Fresh CT Farms Fairfield Stephanie Webster June 02, 2017 It's that time of year, and Sundays in downtown Fairfield are about to become even more fun. The Fairfield Farmers Market returns for its second season starting Sunday, June 11. The market will be every Sunday 10-2, rain or shine, until Oct 1st on the historic Sherman Green in downtown Fairfield. Over 20 farms and food producers will have everything you need for beach picnics, Sunday dinner, even your weekly shopping. [View complete vendor list below] Read More
Nibble: CT Food Events for Week of June 4-11 Features Events News Emma Jane-Doody Stetson June 02, 2017 Rothbard Ale & Larder will put on an Austrian Wine Dinner on Wednesday June 7. Feast on a five-course dinner with wine pairings by Gabe Cleary, Portfolio Director of Terry Theise Estate Selections. White Asparagus Soup with Truffle, Pork Terrine, and Confit Roasted Suckling Pig are all on the menu! AMG Catering continues their adult cooking classes with a “Bring Your Chianti Class - Tuscan dinner party menu” class. Learn to make assorted spring bruscettas, Chicken, pancetta and bean stew with sage, Tagliatelle with field mushrooms, lemon and tarragon, and Strawberry and mascarpone trifle. It costs $90 per person and runs from 7-9pm. Chop Shop Cooking School presents a “Fiesta Party” class on Wednesday June 7. Read More
Donut Crazy Flavor Contest! YOU Create the Next Donut Crazy Doughnut +WIN BIG Features Giveaway Homepage Stephanie Webster June 01, 2017 Do you sit around at night dreaming of the perfect Donut Crazy fantasy flavor? This is your chance to make it a reality!Donut Crazy and CTbites are giving YOU the chance to create the most wildly delicious donut flavor combo you can think of. The winner will take home more than just bragging rights.If your Donut Crazy flavor is selected as the winner, you will win a FREE DOZEN DOUGHNUTS every month for a year + DONUT CRAZY WILL SELL FOR A LIMITED TIME, YOUR VERY OWN SIGNATURE DOUGHNUT!!SHARE YOUR DONUT CRAZY FLAVOR COMBO BELOW. (Make sure you include your email address) Read More
Village Beer Garden Opens in Port Chester's Metro North Station w/ Ales, Lagers, Schnitzel and Bratwurst Restaurant Beer Garden Beer Lunch Bar Openings Stephanie Webster May 31, 2017 The Village Beer Garden makes its debut this weekend at the Metro-North Train Station in Port Chester. Our House Hospitality, whose eating and drinking establishments include the Rye House in Manhattan and Port Chester, and Sala One Nine, Tapas Bar & Restaurant in the Flatiron District of New York, has created an open-air urban retreat reminiscent of a German Biergarten – only now with the whistle and hum of a north and south bound locomotive in the background. Read More
Best Food Trucks in CT: New Haven, Hartford, Milford & Beyond (2017 Edition) Restaurant Food Truck Catering New Haven Hartford Milford Bethel Emma Jane-Doody Stetson May 31, 2017 We don't have to be behind the wheel for food trucks to drive us crazy! Mobile eateries continue to take the state by storm, offering curbside versions of favorite restaurant dishes and original creations from talented chefs who would rather take their cuisine on the road. We told you about food trucks worth the visit in Fairfield County. Now, CTBites presents our annual list of outstanding food trucks (and carts!) in New Haven, Hartford and beyond. Read More
