40+ Spots To Celebrate Oktoberfest In Connecticut 2023 Events Features Holiday Oktoberfest Brewery CT Beer Events EVENT Festival Beer Dinner Beer Festival Homepage April Guilbault September 08, 2023 “Let’s get a drink”. “Come over for a drink!”. There’s nothing more convivial than sharing a drink together with a person or a whole group of favorite persons. And isn’t the ol’ saying -it’s 5 o’clock somewhere? Well, here’s a historical “reason” to raise your glasses high-Oktoberfest, the beloved, ancient event involving mouthwatering beers, so much (too much? never!) merriment and some fabulous lederhosen. Oktoberfest-ivities run pretty much the entire month of September and into October, so there are plenty of chances to raise that stein. And remember, we all put our lederhosen on one leg at a time. Prost! Read More
Celebrate Pride Month in Connecticut: Events, Bars, Restaurants & Specials Events Features Pride Month Pride Day Events Homepage Carly Terzigni May 31, 2023 June is here, and as we kick off the summer season, many take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate Pride Month. Pride Month is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and its many contributions to our society and culture throughout history. It is typically observed in June, commemorating the Stonewall riots that took place in 1969. Since then, Pride has spread across the United States and even around the globe with parades and other special events all month long. Though you may see some cities celebrate Pride at other times of the year, June is when you will notice the highest volume of events.Here in Connecticut, several cities and towns will recognize Pride Month throughout June with limited-time menu items and special events, including drag brunches and dance parties. If you are looking for ways to commemorate Pride Month and raise a rainbow-colored glass to the LGBTQ+ community, keep reading to see what local events are happening around you throughout June. Read More
30+ Spots to Celebrate Oktoberfest 2022 in Connecticut Brewery Features Events Oktoberfest Festival Beer CT Beer Beer Garden Holiday Homepage April Guilbault September 10, 2022 Hops is on the brain and Oktoberfest is on the calendar. It’s that delightful time of year to gather with friends, German-style! Chomp into a giant pretzel, grill a brat, raise a stein (or 20, if you are partaking in a competition), and then toast, toast, and toast some more. Across our state, Oktoberfest celebrations are happening and you’ve simply got to get in on one of them. A better time will not be had! Prost! Read More
40+ CT Spots To Celebrate Negroni Week September 12-18 Features Events Negroni Cocktails Events Homepage April Guilbault September 08, 2022 Negroni: one part gin, one part Vermouth Rosso, one part Campari, garnished with an orange peel. Possibly first mixed up in Florence, Italy around 1919. Supposedly, Count Camillo Negroni asked the bartender of the evening to spruce up his favorite Americano with a splash of gin. Had an orange lying around and ka-pow, a classic poured into being! Well, from September 12-18th, Negroni Week heralds 7 days highlighting this classic cocktail, all the while raising money for important causes. This year, monies raised at these establishments will support Slow Food, a movement that seeks to change the world through food and beverages. Their goal? To help create a world where “everyone can enjoy food and beverage that is good for them, good for the people who grow it, and good for the planet”. Raise those glasses and enjoy this classic along with some new spins… Read More
SoNo 1420’s BLAZE Bartender Competition: Bartenders & Guests Wanted! Features Events Bartender Competition Mixology Cocktails South Norwalk Distillery Homepage CTbites Team September 04, 2022 On September 19th Bartenders from across the state of Connecticut are invited to show off their creativity, craft and passion by participating in SoNo 1420’s BLAZE BARTENDER COMPETITION.“We are looking for our next Great BLAZE WHISKY cocktail and would love to see you showcase your skills with our Cinnamon Flavored Whisky that has won Double Gold and Best in Class Finalist 2022 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.”BARTENDERS: Register here at BLAZEWHISKY.COM/COMPETITON by 9/12 to receive a complimentary 200 ml flask of Blaze along with other BLAZE Swag.GUESTS: Swing by any of the locations below and cheer your favorite bartender on, and sample some great new cocktails.The competition will take place on September 19th from 6-9 pm at the following locations:Regional CompetitionsDate: September 19, 2022Time: 6-9 pmLocal Competitions Happening Near You At…Oar+ Oak, StratfordO’Neills Irish Pub, NorwalkStony Creek Brewery, BranfordTomato Joe’s, Rocky Hill Read More
Nibble: Tasty CT Food News & Events for August 22-September 15 Events Features News Events Homepage Stephanie Webster August 17, 2022 AMG Catering has just released their Fall Cooking Class schedule. You will eat what you make, so bring your appetite!—Make the most of the rest of the sunny season + get those good vibes going with @bartacolife's summer bucket list—On Aug 26 Aquila’s Nest Vineyard is hosting a Pig Roast Dine in White Chef Dinner in the Vines. $150pp Details here.—Have you heard? The folks from Grano Arso just opened Gargano Pasta & Italian Market in Saybrook, an Italian marketplace & cafe featuring house -made pasta & artisanal products. Food to go and dine in options available—El Pollo Guapo, a fast-casual rotisserie chicken restaurant with three Hartford County locations, will move its original Wethersfield restaurant to a new storefront to 1044 Main Street in Newington in early September—Shipwright’s Daughter in Mystic now has a pop-up cafe called Scrimshaw Coffee offering espresso and light lunch fare in the heart of Historic Downtown Mystic, CT. Read More
25+ Spots To Celebrate Oktoberfest in Connecticut Features Events Oktoberfest EVENT News Beer CT Beer Holiday Homepage April Guilbault September 30, 2021 Who doesn’t love a wedding? Wait…what? Did you know that Oktoberfest got its start in 1810 as a celebration of the wedding of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Sachsen-Hildburghausen? (please try saying that last name after a stein of brew.) We can get onboard with any wedding celebration that involves giant pretzels, bratwurst for miles, and beer flowing like a Bavarian river. Another little factoid for you to thrill your beer-buddies with: the current Oktoberfest in Germany only serves beer from the original six breweries in Munich. Our list, lucky for you, is a tad longer. You can call that a win and not even have to fly anywhere. Oktoberfest, weddings, whatever you are celebrating-Raise those steins! Prost!Enjoy these 25+ spots to celebrate OKTOBERFEST in Connecticut! Read More
Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events, Oktoberfests, Wine Dinners and More for Oct 3-15 Events Features News Events Homepage Stephanie Webster September 23, 2021 Chef Jeff Lizotte of Present Company will be cooking a five course menu on Thursday, October 7th at the Farmington Polo Grounds—-Parkville Market in West Hartford will be offering much more than just beer and bratwurst during their Oktoberfest celebration ——-The Hops Company invites you to their 6th Annual Oktoberfest on Sunday October 10th!—-Char & Lemon, an upscale pizza restaurant has just opened in Oxford, CT.—-Don’t miss the Beer Garden at the Farm, Sunday, Oct. 17, noon-4. Wakeman Town Farm, 134 Cross Hwy, Westport.—Join The Redding Roadhouse for their 3rd Annual Oktoberfest Friday October 8th at 8pm featuring Nod Hill Brewery and music by Hitch and the Giddyup.+++ Read More
Nibble: Tasty CT Food News & Events for June 2021 Features Events News Events Homepage Stephanie Webster June 11, 2021 Rosé all day! Royal Rosé is back at Foxwoods on June 13 – spend a day in a world of wines! Featuring unique rosé wine, vodka, champagne and other libations, delicious gourmet bites and eye-catching, Instagram-worthy displays, Royal Rosé is the perfect event for a girls’ day out, a daycation getaway with your loved one, or an afternoon with mom! Tickets are $45 and available for two time slots: 12-3pm or 4-7pm.Lake Compounce Amusement Park hosts the “Bites and Pints Food & Drink Festival” – taking place every Saturday and Sunday in June. They partnered with local chefs and owners of The Art of Yum to create an elevated menu for the festival with samplings including the award-winning TAOY Taco, Vegan Nachos, Chicken and Waffles, Caramel Banana Pound Cake, local craft beer, and more. Grab a Bite Card and sample EVERYTHING!! Ticket info here.Saltwater Grille CT is hosting a Cigar Dinner on their Patio Wednesday, June 16th at 7PM. RSVP ASAP as we have limited seating on the patio and porch. The dinner will feature their new summer menu. Bring your own sticks or try from Litchfield Distillery's selection of private label cigars. Litchfield Distillery will be bringing their good spirits and great smokes! RSVP online at www.saltwater-grille.com or by calling 860-567-4900Ordinary Bar New Haven is doing a TWIN PEAKS themed menu and decor through September, including breakfast for dinner on Wednesday nights. Don’t miss this.Citizen Chicken & Donuts has a special Pride Chicken Sandwich to benefit Out CT for the month of June. Check it out! Read More
