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Louisiana-Inspired Daiquiris, Cajun Eats Arrive In Bridgeport At New Restaurant Louisiana-Inspired Daiquiris, Cajun Eats Arrive In Bridgeport At New Restaurant
Louisiana-Inspired Daiquiris, Cajun Eats Arrive In Bridgeport At New Restaurant A taste of New Orleans has arrived in Connecticut. Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory opened in downtown Bridgeport, bringing its Louisiana-inspired flavors and signature frozen cocktails to Fairfield County. The restaurant at 997 Main Street held a soft opening on Friday, Feb. 7. Known for its bold Southern dishes and colorful daiquiris, the restaurant offers a menu featuring Cajun classics like gumbo, crawfish étouffée, and alligator bites. Customers can choose from a variety of signature daiquiris, including hurricane, peach, and piña colada. Southern Classic also offers plenty of other …

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by Chris Spiker
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Black-Owned Restaurant Delivers 'Eclectic Experience' To Diners In Bridgeport Black-Owned Restaurant Delivers 'Eclectic Experience' To Diners In Bridgeport
Black-Owned Restaurant Delivers 'Eclectic Experience' To Diners In Bridgeport Black history month celebrates the too-often neglected histories and accomplishments of Black Americans, according to BlackHistoryMonth.gov, and can serve as a reminder to support Black-owned businesses, including this eatery with Southern and Haitian influences. Co-created by executive chef Damon Daye and owner/partners, Wesley Arbuthnot, and Ishalee Green, 29 Markle Ct. Restaurant & Lounge in Bridgeport promises diners an eclectic experience with top-shelf cocktails, art-filled walls, and seasonal meals.  Executive Chef Damon DayeFacebook / 29 Markle Ct. Restaurant & Lounge Fo…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Here Are Five BBQ Places To Try In Fairfield County Here Are Five BBQ Places To Try In Fairfield County
Here Are Five BBQ Places To Try In Fairfield County Nothing drips with summery savoriness like a plage of great barbecue food. If you live in Fairfield County there is no shortage of places to try. Here are five standouts based on Yelp revies. Wire Mill Saloon & Barbecue, 12 Old Mill Road, Redding: Here you'll experience a country atmosphere and Southern barbecue food which you can enjoy outside on a very large patio with fire pit and live music at certain times. You can also eat inside.  Pete M. on Google a few days ago posted this, "First of all, the food is amazing. If you want great BBQ then you must go to the Wire Mill. …

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by Donna Christopher
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Chef Chris Scott's Birdman Juke Joint Opening In Bridgeport Chef Chris Scott's Birdman Juke Joint Opening In Bridgeport
Chef Chris Scott's Birdman Juke Joint Opening In Bridgeport Former Bravo’s Top Chef competitor Chris Scott is making his culinary mark in Bridgeport with the opening of Birdman Juke Joint in the near future. As Scott explained in a recent interview with Food and Wine, Birdman is named after the term for the individual on a plantation who tended to birds during the antebellum slavery era. The restaurant, which will be located at 2931 Fairfield Avenue, will provide what Scott has dubbed as “Amish Soul Food.” Working alongside his wife and business partner, Eugenie Woo, the duo hopes to bring a type of cuisine to Bridgeport that would normally be …

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by Valerie Musson