"Seasoned" Premieres on CT Public Radio w/ Hosts, Marysol Castro and Chef Plum Features Podcast Local Artisan Radio TV Stephanie Webster August 06, 2020 Attention Connecticut foodies and “home cooks” with a secret summer recipe to share: Your time has come, and the local, food-focused radio program you have been hungering for has arrived!Seasoned—a brand-new radio show and podcast just premiered on Connecticut Public Radio, featuring two of our favorite people as hosts, Marysol Castro and Chef Plum. The new show will explore Connecticut’s local farmers, passionate chefs, food makers and innovators from every corner of the state.Seasoned will feature guests who will discuss everything from how food is grown, harvested and prepared across Connecticut, to how we use food to celebrate and connect in our communities. Read More
Hot Dish Podcast: "It's A Woman's World" Morning After Convo Features Podcast It's A Woman's World Interview Stephanie Webster March 25, 2020 Since we all have a little more “down time”, we thought it might be nice to have a listen to a short conversation recapping the “It’s A Woman’s World” event that feels like it occurred a life time ago. This “Morning After” podcast features Chef Jes Bengston (Culinary Director for Amis & Terrain), myself, Stephanie Webster (Editor for CTbites) and our host with the most, Marysol Castro. If you couldn’t score tickets to the March 2nd event, have a Listen here. If you were in the room, maybe we have things to say about you. Enjoy! Read More
And The Winner of The Taco Daddy Cocktail Naming Contest Is... Features Contest Giveaway Stephanie Webster February 22, 2020 The Taco Daddy team has crowned a winner for their Cocktail Naming Contest. It was tough. There were some solid names from people all over CT, but we are pleased to announce that...The winner of the Taco Daddy Cocktail Naming Contest with her winning name "Let The Beet Drop" is Nicole Thornton. Congrats Nicole!A huge thank you to all those who participated, and we will be back soon with another Cocktail Naming Contest soon Read More
Taco Daddy Cocktail Naming Contest: WIN FREE DINNER FOR 2 @ Taco Daddy! Features Contest Cocktails Giveaway Stephanie Webster January 19, 2020 Game on! We're back with another cocktail naming contest. WIN FREE DINNER FOR TWO AT the uber-fun taco mecca, TACO DADDY in Stamford. Here's How...Review the ingredients list below.Get creative! Enter YOUR original Cocktail Name in the comments section under this post. If your Cocktail name is selected, it will be featured on their cocktail menu & you will receive a FREE DINNER FOR 2 at Taco Daddy. Read More
GIVEAWAY: WIN Lidia Bastianich's Autographed Book, "My American Dream" Features Contest Giveaway CTbites Team December 19, 2019 Happy Holiday! CTbites is GIVING AWAY a signed copy of Lidia Bastianich’s new book, “My American Dream” for one lucky boy or girl who has been good in 2019. TO ENTER: Comment below and tell us why YOU NEED THIS BOOK. Winners must be CTbites newsletter subscribers. You can subscribe here. CTbites was recently invited to a special media tour of the This Old House. The incredible Lidia Bastianich was in attendance on behalf of Clarke Kitchen Appliances in Norwalk (where she films her show, Lidia’s Kitchen)…the company who outfitted the Idea House’s kitchen with Sub-Zero and Wolf Appliances.That day, Lidia was kind enough to sign a copy of her book for one of our readers. May the biggest Bastianich fan win. Good luck! Read More
NEW Podcast Episode! Chef Plum...Live From Our Dining Room Features Interview Podcast Interview Chef Talk Stephanie Webster October 11, 2019 This week on The CTbites Hot Dish Podcast , we chat with Chef Plum, host of the successful podcast “Live With Chef Plum,” as well as “Edible On The Road” (streaming on Amazon), and finally…the TV series, “Random Acts of Cooking.” What’s on the podcast menu? We discuss the role of food as a connector, the importance of philanthropy, and…well…we laugh a lot. Join the conversation. Listen here. Read More
NEW Podcast! Chef Billy Grant, A Founding Father of CT's Fine Dining Scene Features Podcast Stephanie Webster September 04, 2019 This week on The CTbites Hot Dish Podcast , we chat with Chef Billy Grant, whom we lovingly refer to as one of “The Founding Fathers” of CT’s Fine Dining Scene. Chef Grant is the owner of Restaurant Bricco, celebrating over 20 years in business, and Bricco Trattoria. What’s on the podcast menu? We discuss the METS, cooking for family, the importance of giving back to his community, and what it takes to do what this guy does. Listen here. Read More
NEW PODCAST! Talkin' Balls With The Meatball Shop's CEO & Executive Chef Features Podcast Italian Westport Stephanie Webster July 17, 2019 Who doesn’t love meatballs??! This week on The CTbites Hot Dish Podcast , we chat with The guys from The Meatball Shop, CEO, Adam Rosenbam, and Executive Chef, Daniel Sharp. The Meatball Shop opened its doors in Westport just weeks ago, their 7th location, and it’s been ball frenzy ever since. What’s on the podcast menu? We discuss what makes a good meatball, the importance of sustainability, and the exciting new menu additions that are only available for all of you lucky CT residents. Listen here. Read More
Listen to Top Chef's Chris Scott on the CTbites Hot Dish Podcast Features Interview Podcast Celebrity Chef Stephanie Webster June 20, 2019 This week on The CTbites Hot Dish Podcast , we chat with Top Chef’s Chris Scott, who recently opened Birdman Juke Joint in the Black Rock, Bridgeport. Scott talks about his long road to TV's Top Chef, the importance of family and community, and the "Birdman," the inspiration for his new authentic Southern restaurant. You won’t wanna miss this episode. Listen here.How do you listen to CTbites Hot Dish? CTbites Hot Dish is a bi-weekly podcast. To listen, use PODCAST App (or any podcast player).Search for CTbites Hot Dish or click here. Read More
NEW Podcast Episode: Greer Fredericks of Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint...and The Rolling Stones! Features Podcast Stephanie Webster May 11, 2019 This week on The CTbites Hot Dish Podcast , we chat with Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint’s owner Greer "Peaches" Fredericks, and man does she have some stories! Greer talks about making the perfect fried chicken, life lessons and touring with the ...um...Rolling Stones. You won’t wanna miss this episode. Listen here. Read More
Chef Christian Petroni Live on CTbites Hot Dish Podcast Features Podcast Celebrity Chef Food Network Stephanie Webster April 24, 2019 Beb! It’s the CTbites’ Hot Dish Podcast Episode you’ve all been waiting for. This week we sit down with Next Food Network Star, Chef Christian Petroni…oh yeah…he also owns Fortina Pizza (all 5 locations). Petroni gabs about his summers in Italy, growing up in the Bronx, how he “learned” to cook, and the epic importance of cheesy garlic bread. Join us chez Webster, and have a listen here. Read More
And The Winner of the Bar Sugo Cocktail Naming Contest Is... Features News Giveaway Stephanie Webster April 02, 2019 Congratulations to Jen Kozak who came up with the winning name for the Bar Sugo Cocktail Naming Contest: Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica. This hilarious reference to “The Office” can now be found at Bar Sugo in Norwalk, alongside some damn fine Italian food. Stay tuned for our next cocktails naming contest… Read More
NEW CTbites Hot Dish Podcast: Chefs Bill Taibe & Dan Kardos Features Interview Chef Talk Interview Podcast Stephanie Webster March 28, 2019 Two of CT's leading chefs, and long time colleagues, Bill Taibe & Dan Kardos, discuss what it takes to stay at the top of their game. Host Marysol Castro explores what it takes to maintain their sanity, life in the kitchen, how social media has changed the restaurant business, and what they want their guests to know when they dine at their restaurants. Listen here! Read More
NEW CTbites Hot Dish Podcast Episode: Chef Matt Storch, Beyond The Burger Features Interview Podcast Celebrity Chef Chef Talk Interview Stephanie Webster March 14, 2019 This week on the CTbites Hot Dish Podcast we sit down with Chef Matt Storch, owner of Match, Match Burger Lobster & Match Taco. We discuss the restaurant biz, cooking for Julia Child, the importance of travel, the origins of the famous "Match Burger," favorite restaurants (you'll wanna write these down), and his 45 course dinner at El Bulli. Listen here! Read More
Cocktail Naming Contest! Name This Bar Sugo Cocktail & WIN $100 Gift Card Features Cocktails Contest Giveaway Stephanie Webster March 07, 2019 WIN a $100 gift card for Bar Sugo!! Here's how...It's time for another cocktail throw down! Bar Sugo’s Mixologist Seth Hiravi has decided to trust the fate of their new signature cocktail to the naming skills of our CTbites readers. If your cocktail name is selected, you will win a $100 gift card for Bar Sugo (cocktails included). Here are the ingredients for the cocktail in need of a name: Read More
NEW CTbites Hot Dish Podcast Episode: Day Drinking with Mixologists Craig Ventrice & Dimitrios Zahariadis Features Podcast Cocktails Stephanie Webster March 01, 2019 CTbites’ NEW Podcast Episode is here! Roadtrip to Highland Brass Co. for a spirited conversation with mixologists Craig Ventrice & Dimitrios Zahariadis. We do some day drinking and explore heady topics including: the question of bartender vs. mixologist, dealing with assholes, favorite watering holes, dive bars...and we learn how to make the perfect sazerac cocktail. Join us, and have a listen here. Read More
Video: How To Make A Sazerac Cocktail with Mixologist Craig Ventrice Podcast Video Recipe Video Recipe Cocktails Bar CTbites Team February 27, 2019 Here’s a little boozy teaser for our next CTbites Hot Dish Podcast episode featuring mixologists Craig Ventrice & Dimitrios Elias Zahariadis. Learn How To Make A Sazerac Cocktail as we do some “Day Drinking with Mixologists.” LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST EPISODE HERE: https://simplecast.com/s/54ee8396 Read More
NEW CTbites Hot Dish Podcast Episode: The CTbites Family Edition #1 Interview Features Podcast Stephanie Webster February 14, 2019 CTbites Hot Dish Podcast is back with Episode 2: CTbites Family Edition #1. Break bread (no...literally) with the CTbites team Chez Webster. Join Stephanie Webster, Andrew Dominick, Kristin L. Wolfe and our host, Marysol Castro, for a lively conversation about CT restaurant openings, favorite meals, the issue of "reviewer vs. critic”…all while we polish off a bottle of bourbon. How do you listen to CTbites Hot Dish? CTbites Hot Dish is a bi-weekly podcast. To listen, use PODCAST App (or any podcast player).Search for CTbites Hot Dish or click here.SUBSCRIBE to CTbites Hot DishYou can also listen via CTbites.com hereEnjoy at your leisure. Read More
CTbites Hot Dish Podcast Launches TODAY w/ Chef Tyler Anderson Features Openings Podcast inter Celebrity Chef Homepage Stephanie Webster January 30, 2019 It’s official. CTbites is launching our first original podcast, “CTbites Hot Dish.” Obviously, we all love to get the inside scoop on all things culinary. CTbites Hot Dish takes you behind the scenes with CT chefs, farmers, bartenders and local food activists. Our host, Marysol Castro, broadcast journalist, NY Mets PA announcer and all around ball buster, will serve up a saucy look into the CT food scene. She will be joined by a rotating cast of CTbites crew including myself in our CTbites Family episodes, where we will shoot the sh#t on the latest CT food news. This is gonna be fun people. (And yeah…it’s explicit.) This week, we sit down with Chef Tyler Anderson, Top Chef, Punk rock singer, baseball player, and owner of Millwright’s, Porron & Piña, and The Cook & The Bear (+ a new spot coming soon…you’ll need to listen to find out more). LISTEN HERE. Many thanks to our launch sponsor, Norwalk Now, where Norwalk businesses come together to bring you their city in real time. Read More
WIN 20 Person Chipotle Catering Event FREE! (sponsored post) Features Giveaway CTbites Team November 14, 2018 Wanna throw a holiday party, but short on cash? Enter to WIN a 20 Person Chipotle Catering Event… FREE! To Enter: 1. Comment below w/ your email 2. You must be a CTbites newsletter subscriber. Subscribe here.Take all the guesswork out of your next holiday party. Chipotle provides everything you need for a full catering spread for six to 200 people. Why is this so incredibly great? Read on… Read More
