Stew Leonard’s Limited Edition Chocolate Bunny Milk Features Ingredients Dessert Kids Kid Friendly Holiday Homepage Stephanie Webster March 22, 2017 A half-gallon glass jug of Stew’s Chocolate Bunny Milk will be available for $5.99 starting in early April at all five Stew Leonard’s locations. Stew Leonard’s signature farm fresh milk is mixed with creamy milk chocolate to create a sweet, irresistible chocolate milk that tastes just like a classic chocolate Easter bunny. Stew Leonard’s milk is delivered fresh to our stores from award-winning dairy farms in upstate NY and is free from artificial growth hormones (rBST) and antibiotics. The milk will only be available for a limited time.Check for the Stew Leonard's location near you here. Read More
Guinness™ & Two Roads Brewing To Collaborate on 2 Small Batch Beers Features Ingredients Beer CT Beer Brewery Stephanie Webster March 21, 2017 Guinness & Co., based in Norwalk CT, and Two Roads Brewing Company, based in Stratford CT, today announce two small batch beers brewed in collaboration and to be released in May of 2017. The first collaboration will be brewed at the Open Gate Brewery, St James’s Gate in Dublin, Ireland, and will be served to visitors of the Open Gate Brewery taproom. The second beer will be brewed shortly afterwards at Two Roads Brewing Co.’s brewery in Connecticut and will be served to visitors at the brewery. Read More
2017 Guide to Latin American Markets in Connecticut Features Ingredients Special Dietary Needs Specialty Market Ingredients Latin American Anna Bendiksen March 21, 2017 The diverse cuisines that the cultures of Latin America gave the world are well represented in Connecticut. Markets in our state serve more than 540,000 Hispanic residents---and foodies of other ethnic origins who pass over Ortega taco kits for more enlightened fare. Whether you’re making corn tortillas from scratch, seeking beautifully ripe fruit at a great price, looking to pick up a luscious pastry, or preparing your grandmother’s mole, these stores are well worth the trip. Here’s your guide to Connecticut’s best Latin American markets. Read More
Tix On Sale For "Food For All" Fundraiser: Strolling Tasting Event To Benefit Food Rescue US Features EVENT Fundraiser Stephanie Webster March 20, 2017 Whether you're a foodie or into food rescue, Food For All, the hottest strolling culinary event in Fairfield County, is the place to be on April 26th. Help Food Rescue US end local hunger while enjoying tasting plates and specialty cocktails from the region's top restaurants. Trust us - you don't want to miss this buzz-worthy, drool-inducing, "take a picture of this food!" night to benefit Food Rescue US. With every $1 donated = 20 rescued meals, as a guest at Food For All you know you're making a significant difference to hungry families!Restaurant sneak peek: Fortina, Fleishers Craft Kitchen, INDIA, Mecha Noodle Bar, Room 112. Visit event page for a full lineup of restaurants and details. Read More
Geronimo Tequila Bar Receives Tequila "Award T" Certification from Mexican Council Features Ingredients Cocktails CTbites Team March 17, 2017 Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwestern Grill in New Haven and Fairfield, CT recently joined an elite group of approx. 40 restaurants worldwide (Tequila Mockingbird in New Canaan is the only other restaurant in the state the also received the certification) that hold a CRT Award T Certification from the Mexican government’s Tequila Regulatory Council, recognizing their commitment and knowledge of Tequila. Read More
Nibble: CT Food Events for Week of March 20-27 Features Events Wine Dinners Beer Dinner Emma Jane-Doody Stetson March 17, 2017 On Monday March 20, Mikro Beer Bar in Hamden invites you to a Kent Falls Brewing Beer Dinner. Chef Mike Fox will create a four course dinner to complement craft brews. The event is limited to 50 people, so get your tickets soon. Which is better: beer or wine? The question is difficult and divisive… but Fairfield Greenwich Cheese Company will help you decide! Beer and wine will go head-to-head alongside a cheese plate to see which makes for the best pairing. Join them at the Greenwich location on March 21 from 7-9pm and the Fairfield location on March 23 from 7-9pm. It costs $50 per person. On Wednesday March 22, Cask Republic South Norwalk and Allagash Brewing Company are teaming up for a beer dinner. Chef Carl will prepare a five course menu that will be paired with six Allagash beers. It costs $85 per person and advanced reservations are recommended. Read More
Fortina Launches "Underground" Culinary Experiences Features Restaurant Underground Dinner Rye Brook Pop-Up Dinner Catering Stephanie Webster March 16, 2017 I initially held off on sharing my tasting notes for Fortina's epically unique "underground" dinner last week, as it felt like a tease to share an eating adventure that could not be experienced by our readers. Well, all that has changed. The private dinners that began as a way for the Fortina culinary team to stretch their legs, experiment with flavors and dishes, and ultimately serve to inform new menu items, can now be booked by YOU. Here is a little inside scoop on last week's carefully orchestrated 8 person dinner/performance, complete with 10 courses, alcoholic icees, an opera singer, a comedian, escargot served on a VCR, and heck of a lot of fun. Read More
Mixing Food and Feminism, Bloodroot Is 40 and Still Cooking via The NY Times Features Vegetarian Norwalk Special Dietary Needs CTbites Team March 15, 2017 The New York Times celebrates 40 years of food and feminism at one of CT's all time great eateries, Bloodroot. Four decades is a long time for any restaurant or bookstore to endure, and Bloodroot, which is both, is filled with history: vintage photographs, old movie posters and handwritten notes from fans, including the writers Audre Lorde and Adrienne Rich.But the feminist enterprise — housed in a converted machine shop by the water, with gnarled pear trees and epazote growing wild out back — is no museum.As Bloodroot celebrates its 40th anniversary this month, new fiction and zines pepper the shelves, and the vegetarian menu is alive and shifting, driven by its owners’ love for food and their joyful experimentation in the kitchen. Read More
Outstanding In The Field Tix On Sale March 20th Featuring Caseus & Millwright's Features Farm to Table Farm Dinner Events Stephanie Webster March 14, 2017 Mark your calendars. On Monday, March 20th, the first day of spring, tickets will go on sale for the 2017 season of Outstanding In The Field. The 2017 CT locations will be held at Waldingfield Farm on September 12th and The Hickories on September 13th. The guest chefs for Waldingfield will be Jason Sobocinski & Alex Lishchynsky of Caseus in New Haven. The Hickories will feature James Beard nominee Tyler Anderson of Millwright's in Simsbury. Additional details on chefs and farms can be found below. Read More
Nibble: CT Food Events for Week of March 13-18 Features News Homepage Emma Jane-Doody Stetson March 09, 2017 The Artisanal Burger Company in Manchester, CT invites you to a Pre-St. Paddy’s Day party on Monday March 13. The evening features Jameson Irish Whiskey and includes a reception and 3 course dinner. It costs $60 per person and runs from 6:30-9:30pm. Go to the dark side on March 14! In this case, it is actually a good thing… Max Amore Ristorante will explore the “dark side of the cocktail” through a seven course dinner featuring Amari cocktails. The evening begins with a reception at 6:15, followed by the sit-down meal at 6:30. It costs $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Read More
Stew Leonard's Launches Edible Cookie Dough Restaurant Features Kid Friendly Dessert Stephanie Webster March 08, 2017 This week Stew Leonard’s in Yonkers rolled out their version of the latest food trend, edible cookie dough. More good news: all five of their locations will roll it out in the next 2 weeks. Edible cookie dough will be available in a cone or a cup at $3.99 for a single scoop and $6.99 for a double scoop. Stew's Edible Cookie Dough will be available at their ice cream counters. Kids...start freaking out! Read More
CT Bars & Restaurants To Celebrate St. Patty's Day 2017 Features Holiday Events Homepage Emma Jane-Doody Stetson March 06, 2017 Get our your green apparel and raise a glass of Guinness… St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! Whether you are from Ireland or simply Irish for the day, there are plenty of Paddy’s day parties. These Connecticut bars and restaurants will have have you cheering “Erin Go Bragh!” on March 17. Read More
Nibble: CT Food Events For Week of March 5-12 Features News Events Homepage Emma Jane-Doody Stetson March 03, 2017 Wilton Restaurant week kicked off March 5 and lasts through March 12. Restaurants like Cactus Rose, Little Pub, and Washington Prime are offering prix fixe menus and other specials. Pacific Cycling & Triathlon in Stamford has opened a coffee shop in their bike store. The serve “Bullet Proof Coffee,” which consists of grass fed Butter, mct oil, and fresh coffee. The blend is known for its health benefits. Accompany the java with baked goods from Wave Hill Breads or food brought in from NYC bakeries. On Wednesday March 8, Center Street Public House in Darien presents a Jameson Irish Whiskey dinner. Guests can feast on a four course dinner with Jameson pairings, win prizes, and get St. Patrick’s Day swag. Tickets are $45. Read More
South Avenue Butcher Hosts Burger Recipe Showcase With Local Chefs & Celebs Features Butcher Homepage Burgers Emma Jane-Doody Stetson March 03, 2017 South Avenue Butcher offers an assortment of burgers that are ready to be brought home and prepared in the manner of one’s choosing. Current burger selections include lamb with rosemary and garlic, lamb with shawarma spices, and dry-aged beef. To showcase the patties, South Avenue Butcher is teaming up with local chefs and food personalities. They will put their own culinary twist on the burgers, describing the perfect cooking method, bun, and accompaniments for the meat. Read More
Maple Syrup Open Houses at Ambler Farm: March 4th & 11th Features Cooking Classes kids activity Kids CT Farms CTbites Team March 01, 2017 Experience a New England tradition: turning sap into syrup! Ambler Farm will host two Maple Syrup Open Houses. The history and process of making syrup is fascinating. Kids and families will have an opportunity to tap a tree, take the maple syrup taste test, learn about Native American, colonial, and modern methods of making syrup and, of course, taste Ambler Farm’s very own maple syrup over vanilla ice cream. DATES: On Saturday, March 4th and again on Saturday, March 11th (both from 1-2pm). Bottles of Ambler Farm Maple Syrup will be available for sale. This event is free and open to the public. Read More
Top Picks For Eating In With UberEATS Restaurant Features Homepage To-Go Home Delivery Delivery Service New Haven Stamford CTbites Team February 28, 2017 The UberEATS app launched in Connecticut this past summer and it hasn’t taken us very long to get totally addicted to the on-demand food delivery platform. Ideal for next-level work lunches when it’s too hectic to leave the office, or dinner when the fridge is empty and you just can’t bring yourself to cook, UberEATS delivers from top restaurants across Fairfield, New Haven, and, as of last week, Hartford Counties. Here are some of our top picks across CT for great bites, delivered. Read More
CTbites' James Gribbon To Judge Blind Beer Awards April 15th Features Beer CT Beer CTbites Team February 24, 2017 CTBites' own James Gribbon will once again join the expert judges panel at the third Connecticut Blind Beer Awards on April 15th. The Blind Beer Awards have winners in both Peoples Choice and Experts Choice categories, but no one present knows what beer they've been served until the winners are announced. This more scientific method was developed by the Blind Rhino owners and host Ken Tuccio to keep the awards from being a mere popularity contest. Read More
Walk Against Hunger 2017: Sign Up Now! Features Events Kid Friendly Stephanie Webster February 24, 2017 The Connecticut Food Bank is proud to announce the return of our Greater New Haven Walk Against Hunger on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 1PM at the Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. Join them to rally in support of neighbors in need and get on the move toward a hunger free Connecticut.As a participant in the Walk Against Hunger, you help the Connecticut Food Bank provide nutritious food to people in need. We value your commitment to our mission and hope you will walk with us. You can walk as a team or an individual. Just walk! Read More
Nibble: CT Food Events for Week of February 27-March 5 Features Events News Emma Jane-Doody Stetson February 23, 2017 On Monday February 27, Little Pub’s Fairfield location will host a SingleCut Beer Dinner. The evening features six courses, such as slow roasted duck and chipotle citrus braised short ribs, alongside six beers. It starts at 7pm and costs $65 per person.Fortina is invading Match Restaurant! On Monday February 27, the Fortina team will take over the pizza oven and kitchen as Kate Fiore prepares unique cocktails. The “Tropical Invasion” features a menu of tasty small plates, a DJ, and dueling pizza competition.February 27 marks the last day to indulge in Danbury and Ridgefield Winter Restaurant Weeks!Craft 260 in Fairfield celebrates its third anniversary on Monday February 27. Read More
Where Do Local Chefs Eat Out? Chef Matt Storch of Match & Nom Eez Features Chef Talk Homepage Jessica Ryan February 22, 2017 Welcome to our 3rd installment of "Where Do CT Chefs Eat Out?" Do they prefer to go home and relax? Or do they like to go out? If the latter, what are some of their favorite places, locally and beyond? Do they might have any secret hole in the wall places and would they be willing to share these with us? We began our series with Matt Storch of Match and Nom Eez. Read More
