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Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New Stamford Store Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New Stamford Store
Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New Stamford Store A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Connecticut, and the announcement that it will open next month has many Fairfield County shoppers raring to line up.  The company announced it would open its nearly 45,000 square-foot-store at 110 High Ridge Road in Stamford on Thursday, December 12, at 9 a.m.  Whole Foods renovated the Lord & Taylor store that was at that location prior, which will give this grocery store a more "boutique feel", the company said.  Along with the typical grocery items, the store will feature full-service seafood and meat counters, more than 220 craft…
New Brookfield Eatery Enjoying Success Months After Opening New Brookfield Eatery Enjoying Success Months After Opening
New Brookfield Eatery Enjoying Success Months After Opening Mere months after opening its doors, a new restaurant in Connecticut is already a hit with sushi and ramen lovers.  Since opening in mid-July, Tomo 202, located in the Fairfield County town of Brookfield at 806 Federal Rd., has received plenty of praise for its fresh sushi rolls, ramen, and boba tea.  The eatery is the sister restaurant to Tomo 68 in Naugatuck, Ramen & Bao in Oxford, and Ji Bei Chuan in Orange, all in New Haven County.  Those who stop by the new location can indulge in delicious sushi rolls, sashimi, and tempura, as well as ramen, dumplings, oysters…
Popular Grocery Store Chain DeCicco & Sons To Launch First CT Locale In Greenwich Popular Grocery Store Chain DeCicco & Sons To Launch First CT Locale In Greenwich
Popular Grocery Store Chain DeCicco & Sons To Launch First CT Locale In Greenwich Gourmet grocery fans will be ecstatic to learn that DeCicco & Sons is making its Connecticut debut with a new store in Fairfield County.  It will occupy a 20,000-square-foot space at 11 Glen Ridge Road in Greenwich. The store is slated to welcome shoppers in the Summer of 2025, pending town approval. A specific opening date has not yet been announced. Store officials said Greenwich residents can look forward to "an unparalleled selection of premium products," including their acclaimed beer selection, Italian bakery, fresh produce, and highly rated prepared…
New Restaurant Holds Soft Opening In CT: 'We're Thrilled To Welcome You' New Restaurant Holds Soft Opening In CT: 'We're Thrilled To Welcome You'
New Restaurant Holds Soft Opening In CT: 'We're Thrilled To Welcome You' If you're feeling some Chinese food or sushi, a newly transformed eatery in Connecticut that just held a soft opening may be the perfect spot to try.  Middlesex County's Yu's Fusion, located in Middletown at 220 Main St., held a soft opening on Tuesday, Feb. 6, the eatery announced on social media. The new restaurant opened at the former site of Juicy Cajun Seafood and serves a wide variety of Asian-inspired cuisines. This includes entrees like General Tso's Chicken, sesame chicken, and tofu served with mixed vegetables or Thai basil sauce; plenty of noodle options like Pad Thai, …
Danbury Eatery Offers Both Italian & Hibachi Favorites Danbury Eatery Offers Both Italian & Hibachi Favorites
Danbury 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,…
Fairfield County Restaurant Draws Praise For 'Over The Top' Entrees, Quick Pickup Ordering Fairfield County Restaurant Draws Praise For 'Over The Top' Entrees, Quick Pickup Ordering
Fairfield County Restaurant Draws Praise For 'Over The Top' Entrees, Quick Pickup Ordering If you're looking for a Thai restaurant with dishes that explode in your mouth and quick pickup service, than one Fairfield County restaurant is your spot. The Thai Kit in Fairfield is making a big hit with local foodies and Yelpers alike. A look at their five-star reviews show just why the restaurant is making such a big hit. "When my wife and I eat out or take out, it's usually Thai. Of great Connecticut Thai restaurants we have experienced in Manchester, South Windsor, West Hartford, Canton, Farmington, and Fairfield, the food at Thai Kit in Fairfield is over the top," said one Yelp fo…
Here Are Five Places Where Hawaiian Poke Is Catching On In Fairfield County Here Are Five Places Where Hawaiian Poke Is Catching On In Fairfield County
Here Are Five Places Where Hawaiian Poke Is Catching On In Fairfield County Poke is the photogenic star of Instagram.  The modern food trend has also caught on in Fairfield County. Not quite, but rooted in a traditional Hawaaiin sashimi dish, a poke bowl is layered with fresh, sushi-grade raw, marinated fish, often tuna or salmon, with rice and vegetables, then topped with a savory sauce, often like umami or spicy mayonnaise. "It's popular because it is a very healthy food," said Yoki Lin, chef-owner of Poke House in Danbury, one of five places to try poke bowls in the area. Poké House, 130 Federal Road, Danbury: Across from Stew Leonards, the Hawaaiin …
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 “…
New Fish Market Opens In Fairfield Bringing Fresh Seafood, Handmade Sushi Items To Post Road New Fish Market Opens In Fairfield Bringing Fresh Seafood, Handmade Sushi Items To Post Road
New Fish Market Opens In Fairfield Bringing Fresh Seafood, Handmade Sushi Items To Post Road There is a new fish market on Route 1 in Fairfield. Its owners Frank Lanzo and Jardar Nygaard are lifelong fishermen and also friends for 20 years The new market which officially opens Wednesday, May 15  at 1499 Post Road carries fresh seafood and a variety of handmade sushi items. “Our specialty is seafood, plain and simple. We have both done it so long, that we can do it in our sleep. As lifelong anglers, commercial fishermen, and aquaculturists, our experience, and contacts allow us to trace all of our products to the source," said Lanzo. Both men have worked extensively on c…
These Fairfield County Eateries Rank Highest In CT For Best Sushi These Fairfield County Eateries Rank Highest In CT For Best Sushi
These Fairfield County Eateries Rank Highest In CT For Best Sushi Connecticut Magazine, which recently gathered a “panel of culinary experts” to compile a list of the state’s best eateries, has ranked two Fairfield County locales for having the best sushi. These top-rated Connecticut sushi restaurants are really on a roll: Ki Asian Bistro & Sushi, Danbury: Located at 7 Eagle Road, Ki Asian Bistro & Sushi offers a huge variety of traditional sushi rolls as well as hot appetizers and entrees. Each item is handcrafted fresh daily and prepared authentically. From salmon and tuna to yellowtail, striped bass and even octopus, Ki Asian Bistro & Sush…