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'Real Housewives' Star Is Latest Celeb To Dine At Greenwich Hotspot: 'Coziest Restaurant' 'Real Housewives' Star Is Latest Celeb To Dine At Greenwich Hotspot: 'Coziest Restaurant'
'Real Housewives' Star Is Latest Celeb To Dine At Greenwich Hotspot: 'Coziest Restaurant' A popular Fairfield County restaurant enjoyed a visit from a celebrity reality star of Bravo TV's "Real Housewives of New Jersey" over the Thanksgiving holiday. Housewives Danielle Cabral and her family stopped in to dine at Constantino’s Pasta Bowls in Greenwich during their travels up north for the holiday. The restaurant said Cabral and her family love spending time in the cozy environment enjoying appetizers, including fried calamari, mozzarella sticks, wings, and mozzarella Carozza.  They chose a restaurant favorite for their entrees: the spicy rigatoni in a bread bowl, Bang Bang…
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…
TikTok Star Julia Molinari To Appear At PizzaPalooza During Hey Stamford Food Festival TikTok Star Julia Molinari To Appear At PizzaPalooza During Hey Stamford Food Festival
TikTok Star Julia Molinari To Appear At PizzaPalooza During Hey Stamford Food Festival Hey, die-hard pizza enthusiasts, get ready for a night of pizza eating as a popular food and celebrity-filled festival heads to Fairfield County this weekend. Held in Stamford at Mill River Park, the Hey Stamford Food Festival kicks off on Friday, Aug. 16, with an ultimate celebration of all things pizza during PizzaPalooza, which features TikTok sensation Julia Molinari, known for her "incredible" pizza-making skills. Other pizza makers on hand will include favorite local pizza restaurants making their "brand" of pies, including: Zuppardi’s Pizza Luca New Haven Pizza Truck Ts Pizza Kitch…
Coffee Shop With Location In Greenwich Opens Second CT Store In Darien Coffee Shop With Location In Greenwich Opens Second CT Store In Darien
Coffee Shop With Location In Greenwich Opens Second CT Store In Darien A popular coffee shop founded in New York is quickly becoming known in Connecticut for its freshly brewed drip coffee. Gregorys Coffee opened its second location in Connecticut on Friday, Oct. 13 in the Darien Commons. Gregorys' other Connecticut locale is in Greenwich, at 343 Greenwich Ave. Gregorys is known for its freshly brewed drip coffee, specialty handcrafted drinks, and house-made pastries. Its everyday blend, Gregs House, has been hailed as smooth, naturally sweet, and balanced.  Start your day with a freshly brewed cup of Gregorys Coffee which just opened in Darien.Gregorys…
COVID-19: Handy Website Lists CT Restaurants That Are Open For Takeout, Delivery COVID-19: Handy Website Lists CT Restaurants That Are Open For Takeout, Delivery
Covid-19: Handy Website Lists CT Restaurants That Are Open For Takeout, Delivery Not sure which restaurants are open or what to eat tonight? As COVID-19 alters the economy, it can be difficult to keep straight which restaurants have closed, changed hours, or added take-out and delivery. So, Connecticut Roundup is maintaining a list of hundreds of restaurants open for takeout and delivery amid the COVID-19 pandemic all across Connecticut. Although the list is preceded by a disclaimer noting that it isn't exhaustive, it is extensive, with over 50 restaurants listed in just Fairfield County. Tolland, Hartford, New Haven, Litchfield, Middlesex, New London, and Windham…
Popular Spanish Restaurant Opens Ridgefield Location Popular Spanish Restaurant Opens Ridgefield Location
Popular Spanish Restaurant Opens Ridgefield Location A popular tapas restaurant and entertainment spot in South Norwalk Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant is opening a second location in Ridgefield. Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant has announced the grand opening Wednesday, May 22 from 4 to 10 p.m. at 426 Main St., formerly Fifty Coins. There will be complimentary Sangria, selected wine, and hors d'oeuvres. RSVP to info@tablaoridgefield.com Chef Raul Gonzalez and owners Juan ‘Vinny’ Gonzalez, Galo Aleman, and Jose-Luis Contreras have created an intimate locale evoking the style and sensibility of a modern wine and tapas bar like …
Norwalk's Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint Corners The Market On Comfort Food Norwalk's Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint Corners The Market On Comfort Food
Norwalk's Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint Corners The Market On Comfort Food Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint, located at 7 Wall Street in Norwalk, has established itself as an area staple in just a few years. The innovative and aesthetically appealing space is home to a variety of mouth-watering soul food menu options. Nestled in a rustic two-story 1905 townhouse, the upstairs serves as a performance venue for an array of local musicians. Together, these two elements make for a true and authentic “Southern pub.” “In a short time, we have had players from The Allman Bros, Billy Joel, Luther Vandross and Johnny Winters bands,” Peaches’ website explains. “We are…
Popular Fairfield County Eatery Debuts With New Locale In Northern Westchester Popular Fairfield County Eatery Debuts With New Locale In Northern Westchester
Popular Fairfield County Eatery Debuts With New Locale In Northern Westchester Ibiza Tapas, one of Danbury’s most popular eateries, has a new locale - Ibiza Kitchen in Chappaqua. Located at 76 King St., Ibiza Kitchen opened in mid-December and mimics the offerings at its Danbury locale. Executive Chef Ignacio Blanco has been serving up Spanish cuisine for two decades and aims to bring a modern twist to some classic dishes. Ibiza Kitchen’s menu features Spanish classics such as: Txangurro: A dish made with Maryland blue crab, avocado, red onions, bell peppers and Romesco alioli Costillitas: Slow cooked baby back ribs served with broccoli rabe, chorizo, potato puree …
Stamford Greek Festival Marks 41st Year Stamford Greek Festival Marks 41st Year
Stamford Greek Festival Marks 41st Year Stamford's 41st annual Greek Festival has begun and continues all weekend long. The popular Ethos festivities feature Greek food, music and spirit.  Admission is free and there are plenty of amusement rides, games and Greek dancing.  For more details about food, ride and entertainment sponsors, click here.  The festival lasts until 11 p.m. on Friday June 1. It resumes at noon on Saturday June 2 as well as Sunday June 3, concluding at 11 p.m. each evening rain or shine. 
New Tapas Restaurant Opens In Westport New Tapas Restaurant Opens In Westport
New Tapas Restaurant Opens In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport continues its reputation as a foodie destination with the opening of a new bar and restaurant.190 Main, at 190 Main Street, opened in mid-December, 2017 serving small plates and tapas. Diners will also find a wide range of wines and IPAs. The official ribbon cutting was Thursday, Jan. 11.  The new eatery, open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, is owned by Weston resident Melissa Gorman. Call 203-293-4564 for more information or go to www.190mainwestport.com/.
Beat The Seasonal 'Blahs' With Taste Of Fairfield WinterFest Beat The Seasonal 'Blahs' With Taste Of Fairfield WinterFest
Beat The Seasonal 'Blahs' With Taste Of Fairfield WinterFest FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Foodies will converge on Fairfield Jan. 28 for the first-ever Taste of Fairfield WinterFest, a celebration of food and friends that’s billed as the perfect antidote to the winter blahs. Sponsored by Fairfield Magazine and benefitting Operation Hope, the event will highlight more than two dozen restaurants and businesses — from craft beer and comfort foods to fine cuisine — at Brooklawn Country Club from noon to 4 p.m. “Good things happen when people connect over good food,” said publisher Geoffrey Morris of TownVibe, the company that owns the magazine. And WinterFest wil…