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An Interview w/ Vinnie Penn, Author of "Route One Food Run"

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Ken Tuccio July 25, 2018

Vinnie Penn has been a Connecticut media staple for decades, but he's never been someone who you'd necessarily think about when it comes to the Connecticut food scene. Well, that's changing now. Vinnie's got a brand new book out called Route One Food Run where he travels up and down Route One to try the best places you can grab some grub. Ken Tuccio talks to Vinnie about how the book came to be, his love for the world of food and what he's learned during this process. Listen here.

Food & Drink Podcast: An Interview with Letizia's Pizza in Norwalk

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Ken Tuccio July 19, 2018

In Connecticut when you think "pizza" a few places immediately come to mind, but Ken Tuccio has always championed Letizia's Pizza in Norwalk as the best pizza in Connecticut. Well, it seems like other people are jumping on the Letizia's train, because they just beat out "the big boys" and were crowned 2018 Best of the Gold Coast for pizza. Ken sits with Danny, Dennis and Dave from Letizia's to talk about their 20 years making pies in Norwalk, the struggles they faced as a business and what it means to finally be recognized as the best. Listen in here.

Food & Drink Podcast: Meet Watertown's Hawk Ridge Winery

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Ken Tuccio July 12, 2018

This week Ken Tuccio sits down with Vin Giannetto and Michele McHugh, two of the owners of Hawk Ridge Winery in Watertown. They tell their interesting story about how, with very little experience in wine making, they managed to turn their lot of land into one of the most gorgeous vineyards in the state. Have a listen here.

Episode 8- Food & Drink Podcast - Lock City Brewing

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Ken Tuccio July 05, 2018

Lock City Brewing in Stamford is producing some of the best beer in the state, but what's their story?

Episode 7 - Food & Drink Podcast-Charter Oak Brewing (Scott Vallely)

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Ken Tuccio June 28, 2018

For years Charter Oak Brewing has been trying to open up a physical brewery in Connecticut, but they've been met with roadblock after roadblock. They never quit though, and as a result they now have a gorgeous brewery in Danbury CT which is ready to pour beers for the public. Ken sits down with Scott Vallely, the founder of Charter Oak Brewing, to discuss the hurdles and challenges he faced to get to this point. Listen here

Episode 6 - Chef Bill Taibe: Kawa Ni / Jesup Hall / The Whelk

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Ken Tuccio June 21, 2018

Chef Bill Taibe's culinary reputation is nationally known. His restaurants in Westport (Kawa Ni, The Whelk and Jesup Hall) are destination dining locations. Chef Taibe is making some big changes to the way he does business however, and he sits down with Ken Tuccio to discuss exactly what those changes are and how he's dealing with them both professionally and personally. Listen here.

FOOD & DRINK PODCAST : Episode 5 - Remembering Anthony Bourdain

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Ken Tuccio June 14, 2018

Ken Tuccio has frequently called Anthony Bourdain his "biggest inspiration". Sadly, Anthony Bourdain is no longer with us. In this very special episode of FOOD & DRINK, Ken sits down with some of the most well known names in the Connecticut culinary scene; Chef Bill Taibe (Jessup Hall / Kawa Ni), Chef Matt Storch (Match/ Nom-Eeez) and Casey Dohme (The Blind Rhino) to talk about the life and legacy of Anthony. Listen here.

Food & Drink Episode 4: Johnny Kraszewski from Armada Brewing

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Ken Tuccio June 07, 2018

Ken Tuccio sits down with Johnny Kraszewski from Armada Brewing in this week's episode of Food & Drink, but the conversation isn't just about beer or the Connecticut beer scene. It's a conversation about marketing, promotion, the challenges associated with self-employment and more. Ken is also joined during the monologue by Patrick DiCaprio from the Full Pours Podcast and Ken gives Pat the rundown of his experience with cruise food last week. Have a listen here.

Food & Drink : Episode 3 - Chef Prasad Chirnomula

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Ken Tuccio June 01, 2018

Chef Prasad Chirnomula has made a name for himself across the state, and the country, for being one of the foremost experts on Indian cuisine. His new venture, Chef Prasad Indian Kitchen, opens up in New Caanan in June and he sits down with Ken Tuccio to talk about his goals and inspiration for the new spot, the importance of a Chef being present in the kitchen and how he approaches work now as opposed to when he was younger. Listen to podcast here.

Food & Drink Podcast : Episode 2 - Athletic Brewing Company

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Ken Tuccio May 24, 2018

Athletic Brewing Company in Stratford are not just making waves in the Connecticut beer scene, but also the country. They are the first US based beverage company to focus solely on non-alcoholic craft beers. Building an entire brewery focused non-alcoholic beers has caused many to raise a lot of eyebrows and stirred a lot of curiosity and speculation among the beer community. Ken Tuccio sits down with the owner of Athletic Brewing, Bill Shufelt, and head brewer John Walker to talk about why they decided to launch an entire brewery dedicated to beer that won't get you drunk. Have a listen here.

CTbites New Podcast Launches Today w/ Chef Tyler Anderson

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Ken Tuccio May 17, 2018

Get pumped people. CTbites's new podcast, Food & Drink, hosted by Ken Tuccio, launches TODAY! Tuccio's first guest is two time James Beard award nominee, Top Chef, and Chef/Owner of Millwright's, The Cook & The Bear (BBQ), and a brand new Spanish spot, Porrón, at the Goodwin Hotel in West Hartford.

Listen to the podcast episode here.

CTbites Announces Food & Drink Podcast Launch Hosted By Ken Tuccio

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Stephanie Webster May 04, 2018

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new podcast series only on CTbites! Starting May 17th Ken Tuccio is joining the CTBites family when he begins hosting FOOD & DRINK, a CTBites Original Podcast! Subscribe to Apple Podcasts here or find us on Spotify.

Prior to the premiere of Food & Drink on May 17th, Ken Tuccio wanted to give his listeners a behind the scenes look at the last year of his life when he was the host of a morning drive radio show, First Thing Fairfield County, on 95.9 The Fox.

This episode is moderated by Patrick DiCaprio from Full Pours Radio and serves as a bridge between Ken's previous show, Welcome To Connecticut, and his upcoming show Food & Drink.

Ken openly discusses how the morning show job came about, his creative frustrations, battles with the sales staff, why it all came to an end and what he learned from the experience.

CTbites Podcast Launch Party @ The Spread: First 40 Guests Taste Test New Spring Happy Hour Menu!!

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Stephanie Webster May 01, 2018

Join the party Thursday, May 17th, when CTbites celebrates the launch of our new Food & Drink PODCAST hosted by Ken Tuccio. Come on down and meet the CTbites team, as we open up the patio season at The Spread in South Norwalk. Pssst....first 40 guests to arrive once we open the doors at 5:00PM get to sample some of Chef Carlos Baez' NEW HAPPY HOUR MENU (Free!!)..

We will also be celebrating the winner of our Cocktail Naming Contest, as we toast to new beginnings with The Spread's new signature cocktail, (to be named by a CTbites reader...enter here).

This event is open to the public, and does not require prepaid tickets for entry. The first 40 guests will be able to taste test the new menu free of charge. The rest of the evening is a la carte.

Special guest, Lock City Brewing, will also be on hand, giving out samples of a few of their tasty beers.

Cocktail Naming Contest: WIN FREE Dinner at The Spread & Launch CTbites' NEW Podcast!

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Stephanie Webster April 28, 2018

Game on! We're back with another cocktail naming contest. WIN a FREE Dinner for 2 @ The Spread. Here's How...

CTbites and Ken Tuccio are launching a brand new PODCAST on May 17th, and The Spread is launching patio season. In honor of this big night, The Spread has asked CTbites readers to come up with a name for their new summer sipper to be served at this event. The cocktails ingredients are below.

If your Cocktail name is selected, it will be featured at our Podcast Launch party May 17th & you will receive a FREE DINNER FOR TWO @ The Spread. Here are the ingredients:

Post your submission below (include email). May the best namer win!! Good luck.

Ken Tuccio Teams Up With CTbites for "FOOD & DRINK" Podcast Launching May 17

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Stephanie Webster March 11, 2018

Ken Tuccio first gained popularity as the host of Welcome To Connecticut, a weekly podcast which focused on conversations with unique personalities in the state of Connecticut. He also served as host of the documentary series The Local Drinking Show with WTNH News Channel 8 and the morning drive show First Thing Fairfield County with 95.9 The Fox.

Beginning on May 17th Ken Tuccio will bring his brand new show, FOOD & DRINK, to CTBites. This show will feature in depth personality driven conversations with the most successful and interesting personalities in the culinary and beverage world. Award winning chefs, successful restaurateurs, popular breweries and wineries, as well as other individuals with unique ties to the food world will all sit down with Ken Tuccio for long form conversations that focus on their life, career and passion for what they do.