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Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events For February 23 to March 1

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

Wednesday February 26 marks the final installation of The Schoolhouse at Cannondale’s Plant-based dinner series. The 4 course menu costs $48 and is a tasty way to “veg” out. Make your reservation online.

CT Eats Week lasts from February 24-March 1. CT EATS WEEK is the ONLY statewide restaurant week in Connecticut. Restaurants from communities all across the state will participate during this week long celebration. Over 150 restaurants are participating, including Brick + Wood (Fairfield), Engine Room (Mystic), Cactus Rose (Wilton), GZen (Branford), and more.

On Monday February 24, learn all about “Becoming a Sustainable Bartender.” Gyph, the world’s first molecular whiskey, and Highland Imports, are teaming up for this workshop, which sill take place at Hub & Spoke.


Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events For February 16-23

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

Stamford hosts its Winter Restaurant Weeks from February 17 through March 1. Participating Downtown Stamford restaurants are serving up special lunch & dinner prix fixe menus in several different price options.

Celebrate National Margarita Day on February 22nd with $5 Patrón Tequila margaritas at participating Norwalk restaurants and bars during the Norwalk Now Margarita Crawl! Participants include El Segundo, Peaches, Evarito’s, Il Posto, and more.

Walrus + Carpenter’s 6th Annual Johnny Cash Birthday Bash returns February 22. Come celebrate Johnny Cash's 88th Birthday and his music over Walrus’s signature BBQ and libations. Hitch & The Giddyup will be the house band for the evening and joined by other special guests.

Continuum Distilling is Connecticut’s newest distillery that is dedicated to producing exceptional spirits utilizing patented green practices and ingredients to reuse and repurpose. Attend a grand opening party at its new Waterbury tasting room


Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events for February 2-9

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

ZINC New Haven’s Annual Champagne and Oyster tasting takes place on Thursday February 6.  They are pouring 4 sparkling wines, selected by sommelier Michael Egan, for this special event. 

The month of February is Voyage Month at L’escale.  Every week, travel the world by feasting on a menu inspired by a different country.  From February 3-9, they’ll highlight Mexico.  The two course lunch is $25.20 and the 3 course dinner is $45.20.

Flights and Bites comes to Basso Café in Norwalk on Tuesday nights.  Mediterranean small plates will be paired with a flight of wines.

Join the Chef Team from Terrain Cafe and Amis Trattoria, Westport for a six week teaching and tasting culinary journey as they share creative, delicious recipes and stylish presentations. 


World-Class Chef Dan Giusti is Giving School Lunch a Gourmet Overhaul (Starting in New London CT)

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Connecticut Magazine

Dan Giusti was not used to failing in the kitchen. 

At 29 years old he had been named the head chef at Noma in Copenhagen, making him a de facto high priest of fine dining. As the leader of the kitchen of one of the world’s most critically acclaimed restaurants, he was tasked with executing owner and executive chef René Redzepi’s vision and making sure the culinary dreams of those who had spent years and months planning their visit to Copenhagen to dine at Noma came true. Giusti was good at this. 

But three years into the job, Giusti walked away to tackle the seemingly never-ending enigma that is school lunch. With Redzepi’s blessing and investment, Giusti founded a new company called Brigaid that sought to put skilled chefs at the helm of cafeteria kitchens in schools across America. The idea was “getting chefs who would never choose to do this work to do this work,” Giusti says. 


Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events for January 26 - February 2

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

The 6th Annual Great Mac And Chili Challenge takes place indoors at the new SoNo Collection in Norwalk CT on Sunday January 26th from 11am – 3pm. 

On Monday January 27, Mezon Tapas Bar & Restaurant invites you to a Wine Dinner featuring JM Fonseca Wines.  $85 per person (plus tax and gratuity) includes a 5 course meal and wine pairings.

Mondays are Wine Down Mondays at Artisan Restaurant!  Get half off wines $100 or less.

Square Peg Pizza, The Mystic Cheese Company, and Black Hog Brewing Co. are all teaming up on Monday January 27.  The delicious, fun event will take place at Square Peg Pizzeria in Glastonbury.  There will be free prize giveaways, pairings, education, and great local CT food and drink. 


Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events for Week of January 19-26

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

The 6th Annual Great Mac And Chili Challenge takes place indoors at the new SoNo Collection in Norwalk CT on Sunday January 26th from 11am – 3pm.

Say Cheese!  Fairfield Cheese Company invites you to Cheese 101, where you can get down to the basics over tasty cheeses .  It runs from 7-9pm and costs $50 per person. 

In honor of National Cheese Lover’s Day, Heirloom Restaurant is hosting an Artisanal Cheese Tour January 19-26th, daily 4pm to close.


Cooking Classes with Indian Master Chef Prasad Chirnomula, The Scholar of Spice

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Kristin L. Wolfe

In addition to blazing trails with restaurants (Thali, INDIA, Indian Kitchen) Chef Prasad has begun to make his fans swoon on a more intimate level with a regular cooking school series. What a special treat. I recently went to one of his Sunday classes and came away with a whole new passion for Indian cuisine. And believe me, I’ve already been a giant fan for years. (Jackson Diner, Queens anyone? I lived in Jackson Heights for ten years).


Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events For Week of January 12-19

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

Tickets are on sale for the Great Mac & Chili Challenge at the SoNo Collection, which will take place on January 26 from 11am-3pm. Purchase tickets online at www.MacAndChili.com.

Litchfield Saltwater Grille hosts a pop-up Cigar Dinner on Sunday January 12th at 4pm. $40 gets you 3 courses with their regular cigar menu. RSVP quickly!

Tavern On State’s Sunday Supper Series returns on January 12th with a dinner From the Sea! Their friends at Opici who will be pairing wines with each of the 5 courses.

Hartford Restaurant Week is here and it continues through January 19th!  Participating restaurants throughout West Hartford will offer special fixed price multi course menus at $12 for lunch and $20, $30 or $40 for dinner. 

The CT Wine Train is officially open! 


Terrain Cafe & Amis Trattoria Teach Seasonal & Sustainable Cooking Class Series

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Stephanie Webster

Join the culinary professionals that lead the kitchens of Westport restaurants Terrain Cafe and Amis at Stamford Museum & Nature Center as they show you the joys of sourcing and cooking with the best in seasonal and sustainable ingredients. From salads and appetizers to entrees, pastas and desserts, this six-part series (January 27 through March 9.) takes you through the methodology of creating show-stopping dishes as you also learn how to source the best ingredients right in your own backyard.


Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events For Week of January 5-12

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

Join SoNo1420 for a Bi-Coastal Winter CBD Infused Dinner on January 11th. Cocktails prepared by SoNo 1420's Blake Poon, 5-Course CBD Infused Dinner Menu highlighting ingredients from both East and West Coasts. Presented by Executive Chef Ronald Santos coming from New York City & Celebrity Chef Michael Montano visiting from Los Angeles. Link to tickets: http://bit.ly/CBDDINNER

On Tuesday January 7, get ready to be a part of the mystery.  Brewport hosts a Murder Mystery Party from 7-10pm.  With your ticket, you will be given pizza, two beers, a commemorative case study notebook, and the opportunity to solve a murder! 


Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events for December 22-29

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

The Spread Norwalk presents Brunch with Santa on Sunday, December 22nd at 12pm.  They’re serving up fun for all ages just ahead of Christmas!

The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce is pleased to once again be sponsoring the annual Saugatuck Caroling Crawl to entertain patrons at all local member restaurants on Saturday evening December 21th.

Vita Pasta Lab presents an after Christmas Kids Italian Cooking & Baking Class on December 26 & 27.  The class on 12/26 will focus on sweets, with a menu of Chocolate Krinkle cookies, Danish Butter cookies and Chocolate Soufflé.  The class on 12/27 will feature the savory, with a menu of Pizza, Foccacia and Pinwheel Pizza.  Ages 8 and up. 


Nibble: Tasty, Boozy, & Educational CT Food Events for Week of December 15-22

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

Holbrook Farm hosts a Farm Dinner on Monday December 16.  Chefs Jeff Taibe (Taproot), Lucas Proud (The Redding Roadhouse) and Rob Haidar (Taproot) are collaborating on a menu that will highlight both fresh vegetables and those they were able to preserve from the Farm.

Tis the season for whiskey and Que Whiskey Kitchen in Southington invites you to a Sazerac Whiskey Dinner on Monday December 16. 

Christmas pop-up Miracle at Ordinary is happening now!  The place is all decked out with spirit and glee and there are 15 brand new Christmas cocktails.  Plus, purchase mugs, stockings, and more as gifts.


Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events for December 7-15

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

Red Bee Honey's Holiday Open House returns on Sunday December 8 from 11am-4pm.  Shop Local and Shop Small at Red Bee Honey and pick up your holiday honeys, gift boxes, beeswax candles, soap and many other goodies. Tour a working apiary and meet author and founder, Carla Marina Marchese.

Jazz Brunches continue at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art  on Sunday December 15.  Enjoy a buffet brunch in the Untitled Bistro with live jazz by Charmagne Tripp.

It’s “all about the braise” on Thursday December 12.  Ari Long is coming to Wakeman Town Farm to show us how to prepare leg of lamb and seasonal side dishes in time for the holidays.  Don’t forget to BYOB!  The class is limited to 16 so book your seats early. 

The annual Chili Cook-off returns to Cromwell on Saturday December 7 from 5-8pm.  There are CASH prizes for the best batches of chili plus the holiday block party and tree lighting.


Winners of CRAZIES Awards For Best CT Chefs & Restaurants Go To...

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Stephanie Webster

The Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) hosted nearly 700 guests on Monday, December 2 at Foxwoods Resort Casino to celebrate the restaurant industry and handed out sixteen coveted awards. One of the most significant awards of the evening was the Overall and Regional Restaurant of the Year Awards presented by Sysco. First, the association handed out regional winners from around the state and the four winners were – Present Company in Simsbury (North Region); Grano Arso in Chester (South Region); Oyster Club in Mystic (East Region) and Jesup Hall in Westport (West Region). The overall winner who was named 2019 Connecticut Restaurant of the Year went to Grano Arso, who earned the award over the other three regional winners and sixteen total nominees.


Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events, Game Dinners, And Festivals for November 17-24

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

Kombucha is delicious and nutritious!  Cross Culture Kombucha Taproom & Brewery will teach you how to make your own at home in their Kombucha Homebrewing Workshop on November 21.

On Tuesday November 19, Fairfield Cheese Company hosts an evening all about Cheese and Wine of The French Alps.  Join them from 7-9pm for $50 per person. 

The Taps & Trees Craft Beer Festival returns to the Danbury Sports Dome on Saturday November 23.


Nibble: CT Food Events For November 10-17

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

On Tuesday November 12, Lidia Bastianich comes to Tarry Lodge in Westport.  She’s celebrating the release of her new cookbook, Felidia: Recipes from My Flagship Restaurant.  Guests will get a signed copy of her book as well as a four course dinner with optional wine pairings.  There are two seatings, 5-7pm and 7:30-9:30pm.  Tickets start at $135, inclusive of tax and gratuity. 

The story of the legendary Vegetarian spot, Bloodroot is coming to life on the big screen!  The movie will be shown on Monday November 11th at 6:50pm at the Cinepolic Chelsea Theater in New York City as part of the Doc NYC Festival.  Selma and Noel will be in attendance, along with the filmmakers for a Q&A after the showing. 

CT Cider Week is coming!  On Wednesday November 13, Mystic Cheese Company invites you to a cheese and cider pairing class- and it’s all gluten free.  It runs from 6-8pm and costs $45 per person. 


Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events For November 3-10

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

Tavern on State hosts an Armada Brewing Beer Dinner on Monday November 4.  $80 includes 5 beers, four courses, tax, and gratuity.  Seating begins at 6pm and the dinner follows at 6:30pm.

The Connecticut Cider Association presents the first ever Connecticut Cider Festival on Saturday November 9!  Cider Conn 2019 takes place at Zandri's Stillwood Inn.  Join them for unlimited cider sampling, food trucks, live music, and more.  Tickets start at $15. 

Amis Trattoria’s Guest Chef Series continues on Wednesday November 6 with Emily Mingrone of Tavern on State.  Amis Executive Chef Jes Bengtson and Mingrone will create a one-night-only menu of specials inspired by the guest chef’s specialties. 


Nibble: Tasty, Fresh & Fab CT Food Events for Week of October 27- November 3

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

J House throws their annual Halloween bash on Friday November 1- this year with an Apocalypse theme!  Your ticket comes with a complimentary cocktail, hors d'oeuvres, a live DJ all night, and a Red Carpet Costume Contest & Prizes.  Tickets $75 pp.

On November 1, Ben & Jerry’s will serve up Free Scoops Of Non-Dairy For World Vegan Day!  Visit participating locations from 4-8pm for your free scoop. 

Attention beer fans! Coalhouse Pizza in Stamford hosts a special SINGLECUT tap take-over at 5pm on October 30.  Stay for trivia, which begins at 8pm.

Chef Jessica Bengston, chef from Terrain and Amis Trattoria, comes to the Fairfield Library on Monday October 28.  She’ll share her journey in the culinary world and how food, community, and culture has influenced her career.  


Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events For Week of October 20-27

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

Get egg-cited… the Tasty Yolk storefront opens for business on Tuesday October 22!  Check them out at 2992 Fairfield Ave in Bridgeport.

From Wednesday October 23 through Friday October 25, Norwalk Now presents CRUSH: A Celebration of Beer, Wine, and Spirits.  Norwalk restaurants and businesses are opening their doors for demonstrations, tastings, seminars, and other events inspired by these tasty adult beverages. 

Wednesday October 23 marks Brasitas’s first Wine Dinner of the season.  The five course meal will compliment wines from Napa Valley.  Tickets are $75 per person and space is limited. 


Nibble: CT Food Events for Week of October 13-20

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Emma Jane-Doody Stetson

Get ready to get crazy and “do-nut” miss this event!  Friday October 18 is Donut Crazy Flight Night at Two Roads Brewing Company.  They’ll even be featuring a Roadsmary’s Baby Donut inspired by the Autumnal Brew.  Check it out in the tasting room from 4-9pm.   

On Saturday October 19, Barcelona Norwalk will hold a pig roast on the patio.  From 3-6pm, kick off fall with a roast suckling pig and seasonal tapas prepared by Chef Kaline Capps. Wine pairings will accompany the evening’s offerings. 

Hamilton Park, located in The Blake Hotel in Downtown New Haven, now offers 50% off all bottles of wine during Monday evening dinner service.  The restaurant offers dinner service from 5-9pm.

Le Fat Poodle is pleased to present Oktoberfest specials.  The Oktoberfest menu includes specials like German beer cheese dip, pretzels, bratwurst, and more.  Order a la carte or opt for three courses and get a beer and stein.