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CT Restaurant To Close After 10 Years In Business: Here's When CT Restaurant To Close After 10 Years In Business: Here's When
CT Restaurant To Close After 10 Years In Business: Here's When A Connecticut restaurant that has been a fave of many has announced it plans to close this week due to financial issues. New Haven County's Eli's Orange, located on Boston Post Road, has served American-style pub food and drinks for the past 10 years. The restaurant says it is "sad to announce we will be leaving this wonderful community." The restaurant, known for its wings, quesadillas, and craft cocktails, will celebrate its last day on Sunday, April 28, with customers from 3 to 6 p.m. with a special "thank you celebration." The restaurant said owners, managers, and employees will be pre…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'Gourmet-Like Food In Stylish Old Dining Room': New Norwalk Eatery Quickly Gaining Notice 'Gourmet-Like Food In Stylish Old Dining Room': New Norwalk Eatery Quickly Gaining Notice
'Gourmet-Like Food In Stylish Old Dining Room': New Norwalk Eatery Quickly Gaining Notice For those who like a little history and nostalgia along with their food, a new bar, and bistro tucked along a Fairfield County street offers both, along with an updated American menu that foodies and Yelpers say is approachable and includes everything from pasta to seafood and steaks. Located in Norwalk, the 1920 Bar & Bistro at 2 Wilton Ave., in the "Old Norwalk" section of the city, is named after the year the building was built, originally as the first electric generation plant in the city. According to the restaurant, it became a hat factory years later and then home to several rest…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide
New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide Fifty restaurants nationwide have been selected by The New York Times as "restaurants we love most in 2022." The selections include eateries from Portland, Maine to Eastsound in Washington State, and include restaurants in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Oklahoma, among other states, including two in Nashville, Tennessee, and two in Coral Gables, Florida. The list was published on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Connecticut didn't make the cut, but neighboring New York State had six restaurants selected, with five of them in New York City: Bonnies: Cited for making Cantonese cuisine "seem new a…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Martha Stewart To Open Restaurant Named After Northern Westchester Town This Spring Martha Stewart To Open Restaurant Named After Northern Westchester Town This Spring
Martha Stewart To Open Restaurant Named After Northern Westchester Town This Spring Martha Stewart will soon open a restaurant that pays homage to the New York town where she has been a longtime resident. The exact opening date of “The Bedford,” has not yet been announced, but the restaurant, which will be in Las Vegas, is scheduled to open in the spring of 2022, according to Paris Las Vegas. The eatery was designed by Stewart and takes inspiration from her country farmhouse in the hamlet of Katonah, located in the town of Bedford in Northern Westchester County. It will have 194 seats and serve seasonally-inspired American cuisine. "It's a charming restaurant," Stewart t…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Char Making Mark As American-Style Restaurant Specializing In Seafood In Greenwich Char Making Mark As American-Style Restaurant Specializing In Seafood In Greenwich
Char Making Mark As American-Style Restaurant Specializing In Seafood In Greenwich Char Restaurant is a rustic and romantic American eatery specializing in seafood and other classics. Located at 2 South Water Street in Greenwich, Char Restaurant’s wide range of fresh menu options created with locally sourced ingredients have contributed to its long-standing reputation as an area staple. Serving lunch, dinner, drinks and dessert, Char Restaurant features seasonal menus and daily specials while maintaining an upscale and modern aesthetic: “The Restaurant was built using reclaimed wood throughout the building. The wall coverings are former floor joists from old buildin…

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by Valerie Musson
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Reservations Are Always Needed At Prime's Two High-End Waterfront Restaurants Reservations Are Always Needed At Prime's Two High-End Waterfront Restaurants
Reservations Are Always Needed At Prime's Two High-End Waterfront Restaurants Need a new addition to your weekend restaurant rotation? Check out Prime, an American kitchen and bar that has locations on both sides of the Long Island Sound: in Huntington (117 North New York Ave.) and Stamford (78 Southfield Ave.). On the menu, you’ll find a huge variety of fresh and elegant eats, including chef-crafted artisan salads, sushi and local seafood, 21-day dry-aged USDA Prime steaks, local veggies and more. Though you’ll need to make reservations first, the eatery’s wide array of offerings make it an ideal location for brunch, lunch, dinner or dessert. Prime also provides a “…

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by Valerie Musson
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Gyro On Pita Offers Authentic Greek Food, Friendly Service In Ridgefield Gyro On Pita Offers Authentic Greek Food, Friendly Service In Ridgefield
Gyro On Pita Offers Authentic Greek Food, Friendly Service In Ridgefield Gyro on Pita has been serving up a wide variety of delicious gyros and Greek fare for nearly seven years in Ridgefield. Located at 91 Danbury Road, the eatery specializes in homemade gyros, paninis and other types of authentic Greek cuisine.  Traditional American options such as burgers are also available, as are fresh Mexican specialties like tacos and burritos. With quite the smorgasbord of affordable and cultural selections to choose from, it’s no surprise that Gyro on Pita has earned an impressive 4.7/5-star rating on Facebook. From the service to the atmosphere and of course, the…

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by Valerie Musson
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TK’s American Cafe's Array Of Wings Provide Something To Crow About In Danbury TK’s American Cafe's Array Of Wings Provide Something To Crow About In Danbury
TK’s American Cafe's Array Of Wings Provide Something To Crow About In Danbury Chicken wings are considered an American classic, and TK’s American Cafe serves them up right. Located at 255 White Street in Danbury, TK’s American Cafe - which is more like a sports bar - is going on its third decade of providing exemplary food and drink combos to local residents. Good luck choosing just one of the eatery’s 76 flavors of sauces. Whether you prefer mild, sweet wings or smoky, spicy wings with a kick, you can pig out to your heart’s content with TK’s American Cafe’s whopping wing sauce menu. Also on the menu are your classic bar food staples: fried delights like mac n’ che…

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by Valerie Musson
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Southeast Grille House Provides Scenic Setting For Steak, Chicken, Scallops & More On Route 6 Southeast Grille House Provides Scenic Setting For Steak, Chicken, Scallops & More On Route 6
Southeast Grille House Provides Scenic Setting For Steak, Chicken, Scallops & More On Route 6 Southeast Grille House, located at 2459 Route 6 in Brewster, has been serving up classic and traditional American cuisine for more than a decade. The eatery’s menu offers a sufficient variety of modestly priced appetizers for lunch and dinner as well as hearty sandwiches and entrees made with fresh ingredients. Crowd-pleasing options include the classic cheeseburger, lemon chicken and hangar steak. The restaurant has earned 4.6/5 stars on its unofficial Facebook page, with reviewers commenting on everything from the staff to the atmosphere. “We ate there tonight and everything was GREAT…Gr…

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by Valerie Musson
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Danbury's Niko's Grill & Sub Offers Plenty More Than Signature Greek Menu Danbury's Niko's Grill & Sub Offers Plenty More Than Signature Greek Menu
Danbury's Niko's Grill & Sub Offers Plenty More Than Signature Greek Menu If you’re looking for a Greek restaurant that offers fresh, authentic cuisine in a contemporary atmosphere, Niko’s Grill & Subs is bound to be your new ‘gyro.’ Located at 15 Backus Avenue in Danbury, Niko’s has been in the business of providing affordable and delicious Greek offerings for more than five years. From classics like tzatziki, souvlaki and gyros to more eccentric offerings like falafels, salads and flatbreads, Niko’s menu provides the distinct opportunity to sample the staple flavors of Greece. Of course, the restaurant also features some classic American fare for those wh…

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by Valerie Musson
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New Restaurant Brick Walk Tavern Debuts On Post Road New Restaurant Brick Walk Tavern Debuts On Post Road
New Restaurant Brick Walk Tavern Debuts On Post Road Chef David Snyder and restaurateur Ted Vincent’s new Fairfield establishment, Brick Walk Tavern, has served up nothing but savory meals and satisfaction to hungry locals since its late October opening. Located at 1275 Post Road (Route 1), BWT provides chef-inspired American cuisine in an eclectic and ambient atmosphere, complete with dark furnishings, one-of-a-kind artwork, leather banquet-style seating and a large and luxurious Maplewood bar. On the menu, you’ll find a wide variety of lighter fare such as salads and sandwiches as well as heartier entrees like braised pork belly, steak frit…

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by Valerie Musson