The Stand Juice Company Opens in Fairfield Restaurant Fairfield Special Dietary Needs Specialty Market Vegetarian healthy Juice Bar Juice Cleanse Liz Rueven October 16, 2011 Liz Rueven is a CTbites contributor and the founder of a new blog, Kosher Like Me. The Stand Juice Company opened a second location in Fairfield , CT five weeks ago and they are rockin’ already. Carissa Dellicicchi and Mike Hrizdo, the dynamic husband and wife duo behind the Stand in Norwalk (opened in 2006), complement each other perfectly. Carissa is the cook and creative force and Mike is the organizer and funny man. They first met in Miami at a raw foods market and bonded over their love for organic vegetarian eats and their passion for exploring the connection between better eating and healing the body. Read More
Friday Froth: Nelson's Red Oktober Ingredients Friday Froth Beer James Gribbon October 14, 2011 On October 21, 1805, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson lead a British fleet against the combined power of the French and Spanish fleets miles off the coast of Trafalgar, Spain. Napoleon wanted a French hegemony in Europe, the British, not so much. Nelson had twenty seven ships at his command against thirty three in the Franco-Spanish fleet. By the end of the battle twenty two ships would be destroyed and Nelson would be dead. Twenty eight ships would eventually sail on to England - every single British ship, plus the French flag vessel Bucentaure, and its Admiral, Villeneuve. The British hadn't lost a single one. As for Admiral Nelson, his body was placed in a barrel of "spirits," likely rum, and Nelson became one of the biggest heroes in British history. The story goes that when the barrel was opened back home it was found to be empty of liquid - the sailors had drilled a hole and drank it all. Thereafter rum was given the nickname "Nelson's Blood" on ships of the Royal Navy. Honestly though: this column has almost nothing to do with any of that. I just like the story. Shall we? Read More
L'Andana to Bring Tuscan Cuisine to New Canaan Restaurant Italian New Canaan Jeff "jfood" Schlesinger October 13, 2011 New Canaan continues to expand its reputation as a restaurant destination with the scheduled opening of L’Andana next month in the space formerly occupied by 50 Coins on Locust Ave. The Northern Italian inspired restaurant represents the newest addition to owner Allan Basaran’s list of culinary accomplishments, which currently includes Carpe Diem in New York City. Prior to opening Carpe Diem, Basaran was a Director at Le Caprice Restaurant at the Pierre Hotel, the Maitre d" at the Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel and the Italian eatery Nello’s. Significant renovations are currently in process and L’Andana will include a private dining room, a separate bar and chef’s table to complement the Northern Italian menu. Read More
Make the Perfect Pie with Fritz Knipschildt Ingredients Chef Talk Cooking Classes Holiday Amy Kundrat October 12, 2011 "Making the perfect pie is an art." Master Chocolatier Fritz Knipschidlt, owner of Café Chocopologie in South Norwalk uttered these words that inspired his upcoming October 20 class at Clarke Culinary Showroom. "This is the time of year that everyone starts thinking about pies and baking. The holidays are coming, and thoughts turn to Thanksgiving and what to make for dessert to serve after the turkey," continues Knipschildt, who will share his secrets of creating fabulous pies during his class at the The Clarke Culinary Center on Thursday, October 20th from 6-8PM. Pre-registration for this and Clarke's impressive fall class line-up are required and can be done online at www.clarkeculinarycenter.com or by calling 800-842-5275, ext. 206. Read More
Cocktail Naming Contest Cocktails Stephanie Webster October 11, 2011 WIN a FREE Lunch for two @ Old Post Tavern in Fairfield. Here's how... It's time for another cocktail throw down! Old Post Tavern in Fairfield has decided to trust the fate of their new fall specialty cocktail to the naming skills of our CTbites readers. If your cocktail name is selected, you will win a FREE LUNCH FOR TWO at Old Post Tavern (cocktails included). Here are the ingredients for the cocktail in need of a name: 1.5 oz Stoli vanilla 1 oz Stoli 1.5 oz apple cider .5 or splash of sour apple pucker Pinch of cinnamon, Touch of fresh lime Rim martini glass w/ raw sugar & garnish w/ cinnamon stick and slice of apple Read More
Foodie News: Stew's Wine Event, Fairway Mkt & More CTbites Team October 10, 2011 Here are a few foodie tid bits we though you might not want to miss... Stew Leonard's Wine Event Join the wine specialists from Stew Leonard's Wines of Norwalk as they travel "Around the World in 80 Wines" at a food and wine tasting to benefit Norwalk Exchange Club! The event takes place on Thursday, October 20 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Stew Leonard's food store, located at 100 Westport Avenue in Norwalk. First Annual Catering Expo at Fairway Market Attn. party planners and anyone who just wants to have a nosh. Fairway Market in Stamford invites you to come and try their delicious catering menu at their First Annual Catering Expo. From corporate meetings and events to bridal parties and wedding receptions, they can cater any gathering where great food is essential. Join them in the café (699 Canal St) on Wednesday, October 12 from 5PM-7PM. Southwest Cafe Pumpkin and Chile Wine Dinner Read More
Old Post Tavern Hosts Oktoberfest CTbites Team October 10, 2011 Oktoberfest is in full swing and many of our local haunts are celebrating the "holiday" with hearty servings of bratwurst and beer. On Thursday, October 20th, Old Post Tavern in Fairfield is hosting their own sausage-fest by partnering with Twisted Vine Wine Shop to deliver both German wine and beer pairings with their otherwise traditional German menu. See complete menu with wine pairings below:. Read More
Greenwich Food & Wine Festival Restaurant Events Greenwich Stephanie Webster October 10, 2011 The first annual Greenwich 2011 FOOD+WINE FESTIVAL will take place on October 22nd and 23rd to benefit Breast Cancer Alliance. This grand event is presented by Serendipity magazine, and if you like food and celebrity chefs, you'll want to keep reading... The weekend-long event at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich will include a Culinary Village tent with more than 60 exclusive food, wine and spirit experts, BBQ Grill Masters, Sunday brunch specialties, a Market Place, celebrity book signings, private event tents and live performances by Rusted Root, Entrain and Sister Hazel among others. Read More
Revisiting Boxcar Cantina in Greenwich Restaurant Greenwich Local Farm Special Dietary Needs Mexican Kid Friendly Amy Kundrat October 09, 2011 It may draw inspiration from the cantinas of New Mexico and the mid-century Americana of Rt. 66, but Boxcar Cantina in Greenwich is most deeply rooted in the soil of Connecticut. Locally sourced and organic ingredients have been a signature of Boxcar’s New Mexican-inspired menu for the past seventeen years well before Farm-to-Table was a claim to fame. With a weekly presence at the Westport Farmer’s Market and a green restaurant certification, the first thing you may notice upon arriving at this Greenwich restaurant are several small raised herb and vegetable garden beds filled with a variety of lettuces, herbs, tomatoes and peppers (depending on the season) that will invariably make it onto your plate. If you're as curious as I was, when I stopped by earlier in the growing season, an impressive lineup of lettuces included: Emerald Oak Lettuce, Mascara Lettuce, Lollo Bionda Lettuce, Lollo Rossa Lettuce, Gourmet Lettuce Mix, and Claytonia. Read More
Ad: Big News for Pinkberry Fans...Greenwich & More Restaurant Fairfield Greenwich Kid Friendly Dessert CTbites Team October 08, 2011 Attn. Fairfield County fro-yo lovers. Pinkberry has some big news and great new services coming to their Fairfield location! And if you reside further South, they've got something for you too. Downtown Greenwich store is opening soon. Curbside Pick Up For those times when you need your Pinkberry fix but you don't feel like braving the parking challenges of downtown Fairfield, let the fro-yo come to you. Yes…I kid you not. Just call in your order 15 minutes prior to desired pick up time and sidle (or idle) up to the curb. One of Pinkberry's friendly servers will happily walk your frozen dessert to your car. Read More
Oktoberfest: Wieners & Beer @ The Boathouse Restaurant Events Beer Stephanie Webster October 08, 2011
Sara Moulton Teaching Cooking Classes @ The Silo Cookbooks Cooking Classes Stephanie Webster October 07, 2011 The Silo, one of the region’s preeminent Cooking School, is offering area residents a chance to meet and learn from one of the culinary world’s greats – Celebrity Chef Sara Moulton. She’ll be teaching two demonstration classes at The Silo on Friday evening, November 4 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday morning, November 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Silo Cooking School is located at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Road in New Milford, CT. The Friday, November 4 evening class, Friday Family Dinner with Sara Moulton, will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The menu will consist of Panko Scallops, Breakfast for Dinner Pizza, Celery and Parsley Salad, and Grape Crumble. Read More
Butchering Demo @ Westport Farmer's Mkt. October 13 Ingredients Butcher Specialty Market Westport Stephanie Webster October 07, 2011 Ryan Fibiger, owner of Craft Butchery (opening soon in Saugatuck, Westport) will be making a unique appearance at The Westport Farmer's Market on Thursday October 13th. He will be walking guests through two butchering demonstrations at 11am and 1pm. Ryan feels passionately that for anyone who loves food, understanding where food really comes from is an integral part of the culinary experience. The demos will be on a side (half) of a heritage breed, pasture-raised pig sourced from the Hudson Valley. Throughout the demos Ryan will be hosting a discussion and Q&A on the following topics: -Basic butchering techniques and tools -Overview of the animal (farm, breed, age, feed, slaughter, primal cuts, etc.) -Demonstrate break down of basic primal cuts -Demonstrate break down into the case-ready cuts that everyone recognizes Read More
Barcelona Restaurant's Cocktail & Wine Events Schedule Restaurant Cocktails Wine Chat Wine Dinners Wine Tasting Stephanie Webster October 05, 2011 The Fall/Winter schedule for Barcelona Restaurant Group's wine and cocktail events has been released. You'll find it complete with education on wine pairings, tasting menus, and mixology 101 "Cocktail Classroom" evenings. These unique events allow guests to experience Barcelona more intimately in small groups designed to inform and tantalize. Get up close and personal with one of the many talented Barcelona chefs as well as Gretchen Thomas, Barcelona's Wine and Sprits Director. Check out the line up below: Read More
Pumpkin Recipe Contest @ The Ridgefield Marketplace Amy Kundrat October 05, 2011 Do you have a killer pumpkin recipe? If so, this Ridgefield Marketplace contest is for you. The Marketplace Great Pumpkin Sweet or Soup Recipe Contest 2011 is accepting recipe entries now through October 10. Submit your recipe and if your recipe is chosen as a finalist, you will compete during "The Fall in Love with Ridgefield Weekend" on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at The Marketplace in Copps Hill located at 109 Danbury Road in Ridgefield, CT. Winners don't just get bragging rights but will receive gift certificates they redeem at Marketplace businesses including: Ridgefield Organics, 109 Cheese & Wine, Southwest Café, The Cakebox, Cello Restaurant, Ross Bread, Tre Restaurant, The Cutting Board, Ink Stationary, Bise, Everywoman's Spirit, and Quilters Alley. 1st Place Winner gets a $150 Market Place Gift Certificate, 2nd Place receives a $50 Market Place Gift Certificate and Peoples Choice gets a $100 Market Place Gift Certificate. The Marketplace at Copps Hill Plaza in Ridgefield is located at 109 Danbury Road in Ridgefield. For questions, please contact: Monica at 203.438.5757. Read More
Oktoberfest Arrives at Shake Shack Restaurant Westport Burgers Amy Kundrat October 04, 2011 The Shake Shack is tackling Oktoberfest from October 7 through 16 with a special Bavarian-inspired menu of burgers, beers and custards. Here is a sneak peek of their Shacktoberfest menu: German-style Biers A regional Oktoberfest selection featuring a $12 option that includes a 25 oz. Shacktoberfest Stein and seasonal bottles for $8. Brat Burgers & Bratwursts The Brat Burger will feature a burger topped with split & griddled bratwurst with German-style slaw. Usinger's bratwursts will include a Shackmeister, a marinated cheddar brat and a Currywurst, a griddled and slices bratwurst topped with Shack-made curry ketchup. Read More
3 New Picks For Top Burgers: Greenwich to Westport Restaurant Norwalk Westport Burgers Jeff "jfood" Schlesinger October 04, 2011 Shake Shack Earlier this summer CTBites published my list of Ten Recommended Hamburgers from Greenwich to Westport. Subsequent to the article I received numerous suggestions, both here and through my e-mail. I want to thank all of the passionate hamburger lovers for some great options for me to try and I made every attempt to visit as many as I could. With summer now officially behind us, I wanted to report back and add three destinations to my list of Recommended Hamburgers from Greenwich to Westport. Read More
Eating Greenwich & Port Chester Starts October 16th Stephanie Webster October 03, 2011 EATING GREENWICH & PORT CHESTER runs Sunday, October 16- thru Friday, October 21, 2011, a week-long celebration of dining in Greenwich, Connecticut and Port Chester, New York. Eating Greenwich & Port Chester is a lead-in to Serendipity Magazine’s Greenwich Food & Wine Festival (October 22-23) and will offer consumers specially discounted prices on prix fixe menus and special offers throughout the entire week. Participating restaurants include: Centro at the Mill Restaurant, China White, Douro, Greenwich Tavern, Il Sogno, Jt Straw's Bar & Grill, Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar, Morello Bistro, Pasquale's, Pomodoro, ReNapoli Pizza and Chicago Beef, Restaurant Jean-Louis, Sonora, The Ginger Man, The Willett House Read More
