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Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple
Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple A pair of longtime Melting Pot fans are bringing the chain's award-winning fondue back to Connecticut after the state's only location closed in March.  Melting Pot, an eatery famed for its fondue cooking styles, is currently scouting locations for a new location in the city of New Haven, according to Collin Benyo, a franchise growth strategist at Melting Pot. The franchise's owners, Daina Senatore and her fiancé Jonathan Reeve, both of Fairfield, are leading the charge in the search for their restaurant's new home.  The new spot will ideally be in New Haven's downtown area.&…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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New Stamford Steakhouse Off To Sizzling Start New Stamford Steakhouse Off To Sizzling Start
New Stamford Steakhouse Off To Sizzling Start A new Fairfield County Brazilian-style steakhouse offers an authentic cultural churrasco dining experience that is winning raves from foodies and online reviewers. Located in Stamford, Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in the Stamford Town Center, offers tableside service of fire-roasted meats including lamb, beef, pork, chicken, and seafood, as well as an expansive hot and cold salad bar. All of the meats are prime cut, butchered, and seasoned in-house and slowly fire-roasted, then sliced tableside for diners by experienced servers. Diners then visit a salad/hot bar that is…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Popular CT Eatery Offers Unique Way To Shovel Down Its Tasty Offerings Popular CT Eatery Offers Unique Way To Shovel Down Its Tasty Offerings
Popular CT Eatery Offers Unique Way To Shovel Down Its Tasty Offerings A popular Connecticut eatery known for its ramen and seafood dishes is seeing praise for the unique way guests can "shovel" down their meals. Litchfield County restaurant Yoko Kitchen is located at 254 Danbury Road in New Milford. The owners report that the restaurant's menu focuses on a modern interpretation of classic dishes using high-quality ingredients. Some dishes on the menu include lobster rolls, chicken fried rice, curry seafood, yaki ramen, along with a variety of boiled seafood dishes. Find the full menu on the restaurant's website. Some online reviewers have praised the fact 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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Pair Of New Restaurants Making Splash In White Plains Pair Of New Restaurants Making Splash In White Plains
Pair Of New Restaurants Making Splash In White Plains Food fanatics, rejoice: Two new establishments have been added to the restaurant scene in White Plains, and they're off to strong starts. First, Z Prime Italian Steakhouse, located at 189 E. Post Road, offers a wide variety of traditional steakhouse and authentic Italian cuisine. The menu features fresh fare like clams, mussels, and shrimp as well as land options like filet mignon, Colorado lamb, and veal chops. The restaurant’s Facebook reviews provide some insight regarding its impression with customers: “The service and food were equally superb. Very hospitable hosts. Staff and owners w…

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by Valerie Musson