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Iconic CT Pizza Chain With Fairfield Location Announces 'Highly Anticipated' Fall Special Pie Iconic CT Pizza Chain With Fairfield Location Announces 'Highly Anticipated' Fall Special Pie
Iconic CT Pizza Chain With Fairfield Location Announces 'Highly Anticipated' Fall Special Pie A beloved and reknowned pizzeria with locations across Connecticut announced its new, cheesy fall specialty pizza.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, founded in New Haven in 1925, announced the Quattro Formaggio was added to its menus on Monday, Sept. 23, and would remain available through the end of the year.  The "highly anticipated" pizza was crafted by family members of Frank Pepe and features a blend of crushed Italian tomatoes and four cheeses, including mozzarella, asiago, ricotta, and Pecorino romano, according to the owners behind the iconic restaurant franchise. The…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It
Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It New Haven's Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, named the best pizza in the country by The Daily Meal and The Guardian, is debuting a new iteration of its classic coal-fired pies.  Available for a limited time starting Monday, Nov. 30, the eatery known for its crunchy, charred crust will list chicken pesto pizza on its menu at its 12 locations in the Northeast.  The breakout pizza is made with mozzarella cheese, oven-roasted chicken, red peppers, nut-free pesto sauce, grated pecorino romano cheese and olive oil. Watch the making of the new pie here on the restaurant's Instagram.…

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by Christina Coulter
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The Best Pizza In America Is Local; Area Pizzarias On List of Top 101 In US The Best Pizza In America Is Local; Area Pizzarias On List of Top 101 In US
The Best Pizza In America Is Local; Area Pizzarias On List of Top 101 In US New Haven holds onto its title as the Pizza Capital of America in the newest ranking of the best pizza in the states. There are five New Haven pizzerias that made The Daily Meal’s 101 Best Pizzas in America 2020, including Fank Pepe Pizzaria Napoletana, which took the No. 1 spot for at least the second year in a row. Frank Pepe’s pizzeria is famous for its signature coal-fired, white clam pizza with pecorino roman, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Frank Pepe’s has multiple locations: In Connecticut, there are Pepe’s in Danbury, Fairfield, Manchester, Mohegan Sun, Waterbury, West Hartford,…

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by Kristin Palpini
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This Fairfield County Eatery Ranks Among Nation's Greatest Old-School Pizzerias This Fairfield County Eatery Ranks Among Nation's Greatest Old-School Pizzerias
This Fairfield County Eatery Ranks Among Nation's Greatest Old-School Pizzerias One Fairfield County restaurant has been recognized by The Daily Meal for having one of the nation’s best old-school pizzerias. The rankings were compiled using criteria like atmosphere, size, and of course, the quality of the pizza. A classic “old-school” pizzeria has a lived-in feel and serves up the best slices around. So, which Fairfield County locale made the cut — or rather, the slice? Colony Grill, located at 172 Myrtle Avenue in Stamford, ranked as one of the 56 best old-school pizza shops in the nation. Colony Grill has a total of five locations, but the original Stamford locale h…

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by Valerie Musson
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This Area Burger Place Ranks As 14th Best In Nation This Area Burger Place Ranks As 14th Best In Nation
This Area Burger Place Ranks As 14th Best In Nation In a new list of the nation’s top burgers, one Connecticut staple ranks among the best and the beefiest. Louis’ Lunch, located at 263 Crown Street in New Haven, is widely regarded as the birthplace of the modern hamburger. According to legend, proprietor Louis Lassen was asked by a customer in 1900 to make “something he could eat on the run.” In response, the man was given a blend of ground steak trimmings between two slices of toast — a hybrid of a sandwich and a burger. More than a century later, Louis’ Lunch, which is now in its fourth generation of family ownership, continues to serve…

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by Valerie Musson
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Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut' Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut'
Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut' NORWALK, Conn. -- Stew Leonard's, with locations in Norwalk and Danbury, is the top grocery store in Connecticut, at least according to The Daily Meal which recently released its list of best grocery stores in every state.  Stew’s is valued for its serious commitment to customer loyalty and the in-store experience as well as for the quality and variety of products offered, reads the report. Go HERE for the full story. 

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by Jeanne Muchnick