'Best Classic Slice Out There': Greenwich Pizzeria Draws Diners From Near, Far 'Best Classic Slice Out There': Greenwich Pizzeria Draws Diners From Near, Far
'Best Classic Slice Out There': Greenwich Pizzeria Draws Diners From Near, Far The best place to get a fresh New York slice appears to be in Fairfield County, guests have declared. Greenwich Pizzeria, located at 1072 East Putnam Avenue in Riverside, offers dozens of specialty pies, salads, and create-your-own dishes using “only fresh ingredients,” its website states. The eatery offers the "best classic slice out there," according to a Yelp review by Mike G. of East Brunswick, NJ.  “I eat pizza five days a week and have been to every top pizza place from NJ, NY, and CT to across Europe and Asia,” wrote Jim M. of Stamford, citing Greenwich as the “best” pizza in…
Conan O'Brien Stops By Popular CT Pizzeria Conan O'Brien Stops By Popular CT Pizzeria
Conan O'Brien Stops By Popular CT Pizzeria Hilarious funnyman and TV host Conan O'Brien wasn't insulted when he was turned away from a popular Connecticut pizzeria last year due to a packed house. Instead, the 59-year-old host of HBO Max's "Conan Without Borders," surprised the restaurant by returning Monday, March 27, to New Haven's Sally's Apizza. "Our amazing manager Rylan turned away Conan O’Brien because we were booked for the day," the restaurant said on Facebook. "Word quickly got around the restaurant Conan had been spotted out front and turned away. A regretful Rylan ran up and down Wooster Street looking for him but it wa…
Surprise, Surprise? This CT City Ranks No. 2 Nationally For Best Pizza, And It's Not New Haven Surprise, Surprise? This CT City Ranks No. 2 Nationally For Best Pizza, And It's Not New Haven
Surprise, Surprise? This CT City Ranks No. 2 Nationally For Best Pizza, And It's Not New Haven When it comes to good pizza, a Connecticut city is the second-best in the US to grab a slice, according to new rankings released by Clever Real Estate. And it may come as a surprise that the city is not New Haven -- which has been long known for its renowned pizzerias.  It's Hartford. The new report by Clever Real Estate, which often releases rankings of US cities backed by data and research, lists the 50 best cities in America to get pizza in by looking at various data metrics.  These metrics include the city's pizza reputation, online search activity for pizza-related ter…
Chef Bringing 'High-Quality, Natural' Italian Food To 2 New CT Locations Chef Bringing 'High-Quality, Natural' Italian Food To 2 New CT Locations
Chef Bringing 'High-Quality, Natural' Italian Food To 2 New CT Locations A chef who has already served fresh, authentic Italian food to a Massachusetts city for nearly two decades is expanding to two all-new locations in Connecticut.  The owners behind Gran Gusto, a restaurant located in Cambridge, Massachusetts at 90 Sherman St. since 2007, will soon be opening two new locations in both New Haven and West Hartford, Connecticut, according to owner and partner Cait Danahy.  The West Hartford location is expected to open in April at 111 Memorial Rd. in Blue Back Square, and the New Haven location will open soon after in late April or early May at 278 Park St. on …
Best Pizza In CT: Stamford Pizzeria Ranks On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US Best Pizza In CT: Stamford Pizzeria Ranks On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US
Best Pizza In CT: Stamford Pizzeria Ranks On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US In honor of National Pizza Day, enjoy a tasty slice at one of the four Connecticut pizzerias on Yelp's brand-new 2023 Top 100 list for best pizza spots in the United States.  The list is based on reviews and comments by readers.  The highest-ranked pizzeria in Connecticut is Zeneli Pizzeria & Cucina Napoletana in New Haven at 138 Wooster St., which came in near the top of the list at No. 3.  Started by four brothers from the coastal region of Albania, the first incarnation of the restaurant was located in Naples, Italy, where the brothers learned the tricks of …
Gwyneth Paltrow Stops By CT Eatery, Thanks Business For 'Most Perfect Pizza' Gwyneth Paltrow Stops By CT Eatery, Thanks Business For 'Most Perfect Pizza'
Gwyneth Paltrow Stops By CT Eatery, Thanks Business For 'Most Perfect Pizza' Gwyneth Paltrow showed her appreciation for a longtime Connecticut pizzeria. The actress, who has appeared in films including "Shakespeare in Love" and "Emma," paid a visit to Sally's Apizza in New Haven. The pizzeria, located at 237 Wooster St., shared a photo from Paltrow's visit in a Facebook post, along with a photo of a message she wrote on a pizza box thanking the staff. "For all the amazing people @ Sally's Apizza," the note reads. "Thank you for the most perfect pizza." Paltrow is a former Northern Westchester resident, who lived in Waccabuc.
Iconic Pizzeria Opens New Shops Far From Its Connecticut Roots, With Locale In Florida Planned Iconic Pizzeria Opens New Shops Far From Its Connecticut Roots, With Locale In Florida Planned
Iconic Pizzeria Opens New Shops Far From Its Connecticut Roots, With Locale In Florida Planned An iconic Connecticut-based pizzeria chain is reportedly going to open a new location in Florida, according to Naples Florida Weekly. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana has plans to open in the Sunshine State, a Trinity Commercial Group representative confirmed to the news outlet. “We have no immediate plans to search in SW Florida for Frank Pepe’s but we have signed some leases in Southeast Florida and continue to actively search on this [east] coast,” the group emailed Naples Florida Weekly.  The pizzeria chain currently lists Plantation, Florida, as a location on its jobs page. P…
This Restaurant Serves Up Best Pizza In Connecticut, Report Says This Restaurant Serves Up Best Pizza In Connecticut, Report Says
This Restaurant Serves Up Best Pizza In Connecticut, Report Says A longtime Connecticut restaurant serves up the best pizza in the state, according to a new report from Eat This, Not That. The cheese pizza served at Domenick & Pia Downtown Pizzeria in New Haven County is the best in the state, according to the website's list of the best pizzerias in every state. The restaurant is located at 3 Brook St. in Waterbury.  "You can order by the slice as well which is an awesome perk," Des D., of Newington, said in a Yelp review. "Usually I love toppings on my pizza but domenick and pia's cheese pizza needs absolutely no toppings in my book! The chees…
Popular Family-Run Pizzeria Opens New CT Location Popular Family-Run Pizzeria Opens New CT Location
Popular Family-Run Pizzeria Opens New CT Location A popular Connecticut eatery has opened a new location for slices and takeout of what many call some of the best pizza in the state. Zuppardi’s Apizza, located on Union Avenue in West Haven, has opened the new store at 58 Beaver St. in Ansonia. It officially opened for business on Wednesday, Feb. 2 to much fanfare with a ribbon-cutting and speeches. The Ansonia location’s owner, Jimmy Ormrod, whose mother Lori Pearce Zuppardi and Aunt Cheryl Pearce Zuppardi, co-own the West Haven Zuppardi’s, said on Facebook they were "very excited for this newest adventure." Open since 1934, in what bega…
New Restaurant In Fairfield County Cited For 'Great Pizza, Great Service' New Restaurant In Fairfield County Cited For 'Great Pizza, Great Service'
New Restaurant In Fairfield County Cited For 'Great Pizza, Great Service' Sizzling pizzas and heaping pasta dishes mixed with great service have made one new Fairfield County restaurant a must-visit spot. Bari167 in Stamford, which opened late last year, is off to a good start by offering diners and foodies just what they -- good food with great service. The menu is just what you would expect at a high-end Italian restaurant, but the prices won't shrink your wallet, and the to-go service, a must in these times, is fast and efficient.  Foodies from across the region have been singing the praises of Bari167 online with stellar five-star reviews in almost every in…
Nation's Four Top Pizzerias Are All In New England, According To These Rankings Nation's Four Top Pizzerias Are All In New England, According To These Rankings
Nation's Four Top Pizzerias Are All In New England, According To These Rankings Four New England pizzerias have topped the list in a new ranking of the best pizza joints in the United States. KOA.com, a website that focuses on information for camping trips and RVing, created a ranking of the top 20 pizza shops. The site listed Slab, located in Portland, Maine, as its top pizza joint, followed by Al Forno, in Providence, Rhode Island. Regina Pizza, located in Boston, was ranked third thanks to its thin-crust pies made in a brick oven. The website reported that the eatery uses a recipe that is more than 100 years old. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, located in New Have…
Fairfield County Eatery Offers Both Italian & Hibachi Favorites Fairfield County Eatery Offers Both Italian & Hibachi Favorites
Fairfield County Eatery Offers Both Italian & Hibachi Favorites From sushi rolls to pepperoni pizza, a Fairfield County restaurant is offering customers cuisine from around the globe. East Meets West Pizza & Hibachi Restaurant, also known as Nico's, is located at 175 Main St. in Danbury.  In addition to custom pies and traditional Italian dishes, the menu also includes unique pies such as the "Kung Fu Pizza," made with lobster salad, pineapple, avocado and kabayaki sauce. The eatery's selection of hibachi dishes includes vegetables, chicken, salmon, filet mignon and more. Guests can also order sushi, sashimi and fried rice. For dessert,…