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First Ever Fairfield Restaurant Week Oct 14-20

Restaurant Fairfield Restaurant Week

CTbites Team

On October 14th-20th, Fairfield will launch its first ever town organized Fairfield Restaurant Week.

The Fairfield restaurant community is coming together to create during the week of October 14 with a new twist on restaurant week – not only do they have fantastic restaurants with excellent specials for this week, but local venues are also participating with activities and things to do all in Fairfield.

Over thirty restaurants from around Fairfield CT will participate in this week-long special event that will feature prix fixe lunch and dinner menu prices. Restaurants will feature $10 and $15 lunches and $20 and $30 dinners or other discounts on their already existing menus.

Passport Promotion:

As a special promotion, the Town has created a passport book that will be available at participating restaurants during Restaurant Week while supplies last.


Bereket Turkish Restaurant "2" Opens in Bridgeport

Restaurant Bridgeport Delicious Dives Middle Eastern Turkish

Stephanie Webster

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Last spring we told you about Bereket, an tiny authentic Turkish eatery tucked behind a gas station in Bridgeport.  This fortuitous find primarily offered takeout, but if you were lucky enough to get one of the 3 small tables, you were served food worthy of an Ottoman emperor. While we loved hiding out behind the Citgo station, we were pleased to hear that owner Selahattin Cinar had moved his very reasonably priced menu and talented cooks to a much larger space in Blackrock (the old Helados Vazquez). With an upgraded interior worthy of the excellent fare, Selahattin can now focus on the customer experience...and a more gracious host you've never seen. Warm up your car for a quick departure to Bridgeport. 


Darien Restaurant Week Dining Deals

Restaurant Events Restaurant Week

Stephanie Webster

Darien Restaurant Week will take place from Sunday, November 28th thru Friday, December 3rd.

Come experience a new venue or visit old favorites. Prix Fixe lunches will range from $10-$15, and multi course dinners from $15-$30. This ia great time to enjoy a great meal for a great deal. 

Participating restaurants include: The Melting Pot, Little Thai Kitchen, Chuck's Steakhouse, Matsuri, Backstreets Restaurant, Fuji of Japan, The Waters Edge at Giovanni's, Bertucci's Italian Restaurant, Ole Mole, Rory's, Harper's, Scena, Coromandel, The Goose, and many more!

Restaurants will offer a special prix fixe lunch and dinner menu during the entire week.


Bereket Turkish Restaurant: Istanbul in Bridgeport

Restaurant Bridgeport Delicious Dives Turkish Vegetarian

Stephanie Webster

It's been 24 hours since I left Bereket, a tiny hole in the wall Turkish restaurant located behind a Citgo station on Bridgeport's Main Street. As I write this I wonder, is it too soon to go back? 

Bereket has been dubbed by people in the know as Fairfield County's best kept secret, and I finally understand what all the fuss is about. Mind you, this place is not fussy. Hidden beside of the gas station's mini mart, Bereket's small dining space has only 3 tables and boxes of Turkish beverages and pantry staples lining the walls. But what this single room Turkish delight lacks in ambiance, it makes up for in the quality, freshness, and flavor of the food. 

Owner Selahattin Cinar has been in business for 6 years, and chats with customers while holding court in the kitchen preparing a steady stream of take-out orders. He greeted us warmly as we walked in, and we were relieved to find that he spoke enough English to answer questions and help us navigate their extensive menu. When we asked what was good, we were led to a display case filled with cold mezes (appetizers) and kebabs awaiting the heat, and simply told, it's all good. And it was.