26+ Restaurants, Sports Bars, & Caterers for 2018 Football Season in CT Features Sports Bar Big Screen TV Bar Emma Jane-Doody Stetson October 11, 2018 Ready, set, hike! Get out your jerseys… football season is here and it’s time for you to root for your favorite team. These Connecticut restaurants, bars, and caterers are serving up specials and take-out options or you to enjoy during the season. These dishes will leave foodies yelling “touchdown!” Don’t see your favorite sports bar or restaurant here? Let us know and we’ll add it to the list.The Blind Rhino, Norwalk & Black Rock: The Blind Rhino is the hotspot for watching sports events. TVs surround the bar and restaurant. They are known for their wings and craft brews, but they have other tasty eats on the menu as well.Fortina, Stamford: Fortina in Stamford will offer discounted food and drinks during football season on Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday. Plus, wear your jersey and get a complimentary famous rays or margherita pizza.The Irons, Mystic: Head to the Irons in Mystic for football on Sundays. Starting at 1pm, they'll have $5 Burgers, 20 Wings for $20 , $3 Sam Adams Drafts, and other game time specials. Read More
Cross Culture Kombucha Opens Kombucha Taproom and Brewery in Danbury Restaurant Ingredients Brewery Tea And Coffee Danbury Opening Kristin L. Wolfe October 09, 2018 Cross Culture Kombucha just opened its doors in Danbury. It’s the first Kombucha taproom and brewery in the state, and they’ve been welcomed with open arms and growlers ready to fill. The light, effervescent drink has been around for ages but has most recently seen the limelight as a non-alcoholic alternative; one that is both really delicious and packed with healthy goodness. Read More
Nibble: CT Food Events for Week of October 8-15 Features News Events Emma Jane-Doody Stetson October 05, 2018 October 11 is Ladies Night Out at Sport Hill Farm! Join them for an evening of female farm fun featuring honey inspired light bites, casual conversation, and henna tattoos (temporary!). BYOB. The event runs from 7:30-9 pm and costs $28 per person. Stony Creek's annual Docktoberfest will unfold on October 13. They're turning the brewery into a German Beer Garden with live music, games, food trucks, and beer! Fairfield Restaurant Week returns October 8-14. More than 30 restaurants throughout Fairfield are participating with special fixed price lunch and dinner menus. The Hubbard Park Fall Food Truck Fair in Meriden returns October 13 and 14. There will be Food Trucks, local vendors, kids’ entertainment, live music, and more. Read More
Guide To Connecticut Caterers: 2018 Holidays Made Easy! (sponsored post) Features Catering Holiday Best of CT Entertaining Homepage April Guilbault September 30, 2018 Less than 90 days until Christmas and less than 70 until Hanukkah. Please don’t hate us, we want to help you! Wonderful, albeit somewhat stressful holiday gatherings are fast approaching and with them come the planning, cooking, and hosting. Looking to streamline and maybe, eh-hem, enjoy your holidays this year? Toss those oven mitts aside, grab a cold, ice-clinking drink and hire a caterer for your soirees! Courteous and attentive staffs, creative and unique presentations, swoon-worthy and drool-worthy foods. When we put it that way, what’s to discuss? CTbites has assembled a list of caterers that are sure to lend that special bit of flair to your gathering, whether it be grand or cozy. These folks are eager to please and ready to tackle the upcoming season with panache. Book now, though, or those oven mitts might be back on your hands. Read More
CRUSH: Norwalk Now Presents 5 Days of Beer, Wine, & Spirits Themed Events October 16-20th (Yass!!!) (sponsored post) Features Beer Cocktails Bar Norwalk South Norwalk Events CTbites Team September 30, 2018 NORWALK NOW presents CRUSH, A 5 Day Celebration of Beer, Wine, and Spirits Tuesday thru Saturday, October 16-20, 2018 (*Sunday Bonus – DETOX Run/Walk/Bike/Yoga).CRUSH comes to Norwalk! This 5-day schedule of thirst-quenching events celebrating the beer, wine, and spirits world is being presented by Norwalk Now’s talented group of businesses and special guests from the beverage world. Visit the CRUSH calendar page for the complete schedule. New events are being added every day, and reservations are suggested for all events. Read More
35+ Places for Great Coffee in Connecticut: 2018 Edition Features Restaurant Best of CT Coffee Tea And Coffee Homepage Emma Jane-Doody Stetson September 28, 2018 When temperatures plummet, it’s the perfect time to warm up with a piping hot cup of joe! These shops, restaurants, and markets serve up some of Connecticut’s best java, from espresso to cups to iced options. Be sure to check out the pastries and other eats, too! Read More
Stamford's Fairway Wines and Spirits Helps Consumers to Go Green by Drinking Red or White Closed with Natural Cork Features News CTbites Team September 28, 2018 More and more consumers are considering the environmental impact of the food they eat and the beverages they drink. We've seen it most recently in the concerns over plastic straws. With that in mind, wine drinkers may be interested to know how their wine is closed and how that closure affects our ecosystem. Stamford's Fairway Wines and Spirits is taking a leading role in this dynamic. Starting September 29th, Fairway Wines and Spirits will begin an educational campaign in its stores in CT, NY and NJ. The Saturday, September 29th 1pm-3pm kickoff event in Stamford will include select wine tastings and prizes for those who bring in 3 or more corks to recycle. Customers will learn how it is that cork is biodegradable, sustainable and recyclable. Read More
Nibble: CT Food Events For Week of September 30th - October 7th Features Events News Oktoberfest Homepage Emma Jane-Doody Stetson September 27, 2018 On October 7, put your stomach to the ultimate test with the inaugural Dew Drop Wing Eating Contest! It costs $25 per person to enter and proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Club. Millwright’s Social Club, in conjunction with The Wise Old Dog, will take place on Wednesday October 3 from 6-7:30pm. The “casual night of food and drink in the loft” will feature wines from Lieu Duet and Peterson Winery. It is $50 per person. On October 4, Hadley + Occum, Farm Dinner Events continue with Chefs from Àvert. The series takes place at Sub Edge Farm in Farmington from 6-9pm. It’s the end of summer (sigh) and Artisan in Southport invites you to an “End of Summer Patio Party” on Tuesday October 4. From 5-7pm, enjoy complimentary cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, and live music. Read More
It's A Woman's World: Linda Kavanagh, President, MaxEX PR Features Interview CTbites Team September 26, 2018 Our new series, “It’s A Woman’s World’ is devoted to Fairfield County female influencers who’ve forged their own paths, often in food-related fields long dominated by men.Whether farming the land, bringing healthy food to the masses, feeding an entrepreneurial spirit or injecting feminism with food, these groundbreaking ladies have set a new definition of women’s work, creating new paths and setting examples for those who follow. How'd they do it? Read on. This week, we feature Linda Kavanagh, President, MaxEX PR. Stay tuned to see who’s next. And feel free to send suggestions for your candidates to steph@ctbites.com. Read More
Photo Gallery: Greenwich Wine & Food 2018 Saturday's Festivities Features Gallery Events Andrew Dominick September 23, 2018 Greenwich Wine + Food 2018 has come and gone, but it’s never too soon to relive some of those mouthwatering memories. CTbites’ own Andrew Dominick shares a photo guide to Saturday’s lineup. If you’re in the CT food industry, you may find yourself below… Read More
Nibble: CT Food Events For Week of September 24-31 Features Events News Emma Jane-Doody Stetson September 20, 2018 Get ready to cast YOUR vote at Chowdafest on Sept. 30th. 40 award winning chefs and restaurants come from all over New England to compete for the title of best chowder, soup and bisque in New England! Get your tix here. Gail Simmons of Top Chef and Iron Chef Canada is coming to Westport!! Taproot Restaurant is now offering “dinner and a movie” Tuesday-Thursday. Show them your movie ticket and they’ll offer you a $30 prix fixe menu with an appetizer, entrée, dessert, and popcorn. The new promotion starts at 5pm.Who knew you could make oysters TWELVE ways?! On Thursday September 27, Chef Carlos Baez of the Spread will be serving Oysters 12 ways with a portion of the proceeds bring donated to the Norwalk Harbor Keeper. Read More
It's A Woman's World: Kaline Capps, Executive Chef, Barcelona Wine Bar Features Interview Chef Talk Chef Homepage CTbites Team September 19, 2018 Fairfield County is full of trailblazing women, particularly in the culinary world. Which is why, with 2018 being proclaimed the Year of the Woman, we felt compelled to honor the pioneers among us. Our series, “It’s A Woman’s World’ is devoted to Fairfield County female influencers who’ve forged their own paths, often in food-related fields long dominated by men.How'd they do it? Read on. This week, we feature Kaline Capps, Executive Chef, Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant in Norwalk. Stay tuned to see who’s next. And feel free to send suggestions for your candidates to steph@ctbites.com. Read More
Podcast: An Interview with Patrick DiCaprio of Full Pours Podcast Features Beer CT Beer Podcast Ken Tuccio September 17, 2018 When Ken Tuccio first launched Food & Drink one of the things he wanted to do was a series of "With …" episodes. Episodes where he shared a meal or drinks with someone and had a conversation … not so much an interview, but more of a real chat. This is the first episode in that conceptualized sub-series. Ken sits down and has "Beers with" Patrick DiCaprio, the co-host of the Full Pours podcast. They discuss beer festivals, the boom of the CT beer scene, the new trend related to "one off labels" showing up in the market and more. Listen here. Read More
Nibble: CT Food Events For Week of September 16-23 Features Events Emma Jane-Doody Stetson September 14, 2018 The Tasty Yolk and The Food Network’s winner of “Chopped,” Bridgeport Fireman and Chef Daniel Brelsford, have collaborated to bring you “Smoke On The Yolk.” The September special is comprised of smoked pork belly, guajillo-maple mascarpone cream cheese, 2 eggs, and chicharrones on a NYC bagel. Food Rescue US will host a panel discussion and Q&A at Wakeman Town Farm on Monday September 18 from 6-7:30pm. The panel will feature Chef Jessica Bengston from Terrain, Chef Jeffrey Taibe from Taproot, Jonathan Kirschner from Ambler Farm, and more. The Greenwich Wine + Food Festival takes place September 21-22 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich. This year, they welcome Daniel Boulud as well as returning chefs Adam Richman, Mary Giuliani, Scott Conant, and Alex Guarnaschelli. Read More
Final Schedule for The Greenwich Wine + Food Festival, Sept 21-22 Features Events CTbites Team September 14, 2018 The Greenwich Wine + Food Festival presented by PepsiCo today announced the final schedule and list of participants for both its Opening Night Master Chef Wine Dinner and Culinary Village events, benefitting the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, the Town of Greenwich Parks & Recreation Foundation and Ment’or. Check it out! Read More
Tix On Sale for The Westport Farmers’ Market "Fork it Over" Party in the Parking Lot Features Events CTbites Team September 12, 2018 The Westport Farmers’ Market annual Fork it Over Party in the Parking Lot is back! The event will be held at Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens on October 4, 2018 from 6 to 10 pm and is the largest WFM fundraiser and tribute to supporters. Adults from all over Fairfield County and beyond gather in a magical scene of music, café lighting, and the almost-unbearable aroma of local food to celebrate WFM’s programming and the bounty of the season. Read More
WIN 2 TICKETS TO GREENWICH WINE + FOOD'S Master Chef Dinner ($650 value) Features Giveaway Stephanie Webster September 08, 2018 WIN 2 TICKETS TO GREENWICH WINE + FOOD'S Opening Night Master Chef Wine Dinner (worth $650!) honoring famed restauranteur Alex Guarnaschelli with special guests Scott Conant & Adam Richman, Friday 9/21/18 7:00PM – 10:30PM. TO ENTER: 1) Subscribe to the CTbites Newsletter 2) Enter your full name and email address below Read More
Last Chance for Tix to Black Rock Yacht Club’s 1st Annual Taste, Sip & Support Fundraiser (sponsored post) Features Events CTbites Team September 07, 2018 There are just two weeks left to purchase tickets to Black Rock Yacht Club’s 1st Annual Taste, Sip & Support fundraiser, happening Saturday, September 22nd from 12-4pm.Event proceeds will benefit those that are food insecure. Funds raised will support the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Foodshare and Operation Hope, as well as scholarships to the CT Chefs Association and Lincoln Culinary Institute.The afternoon features signature dishes from award-winning chefs from more than ten area eateries. Come taste wild boar sausage over polenta with fig gastrique, Asian braised short rib tacos, and seared scallops with risotto Milanese, to name a few tasty dishes planned. Enjoy flavorful beers presented by Aspetuck Brew Lab and inventive cocktails featuring selections by Asylum Distillery, all while mingling with friends and neighbors and taking in beautiful harbor views. Read More
Nibble: CT Food Events for Week of September 9-16 Features Events Emma Jane-Doody Stetson September 07, 2018 Bar Sugo’s Mixology Class is back for Round 2 on Saturday September 15! Join veteran Mixologist Seth Hiravy for a 2 hour class, which includes lunch and cocktails. Call 203-956-7134 to reserve.On Monday September 10, Mystic Cheese and Black Pond Brews are uniting for a Cheese and Beer Pairing Class in Danielson. The evening will include six beers from Black Pond Brews paired with a collection of cheese. Tickets are $40. Now at Fortina, wear your jerseys on Monday, Thursdays, and Fridays to get a complimentary Rays or Margherita Pizza. There will also be food and drink specials on those days during football season.B.J. Ryan’s in Norwalk presents a Steakhouse Theme Dinner on September 13. $100 per person (plus tax and gratuity) includes open bar as well as a menu of 40 oz Bone in Ribeye… Read More
Podcast: An Interview with Christian Burns of the NEW Evarito's Mexican Kitchen & Bar in SoNo Features Podcast Interview Ken Tuccio September 06, 2018 Evarito's Mexican Kitchen & Bar is the latest addition to South Norwalk. Ken Tuccio sits down with Christian Burns, the mind behind the spot, to talk about his background in the culinary world and how it all led to what he's doing now with Evarito's. Listen here.Read our review of Evarito's here. Read More
