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'Our Dream Restaurant': Family Members Open Eatery With Vibrant Dishes In Norwalk 'Our Dream Restaurant': Family Members Open Eatery With Vibrant Dishes In Norwalk
'Our Dream Restaurant': Family Members Open Eatery With Vibrant Dishes In Norwalk Together with a pair of Puerto Rican chefs, two family members have launched the fusion restaurant and bar of their dreams in a bustling Connecticut city. Costa Vino, located at 36 Westport Ave. in Norwalk, opened at the tail end of 2023. A collaboration between owners (and family members) Andres Diaz and Sandro Toro and Chefs Vladimir Tolentino Collado and Miguel Castillo, the restaurant and bar brings together Mediterranean and Caribbean flavors. “We are thrilled to open our dream restaurant in the city of Norwalk,” Diaz said. Diaz and Toro spent time at nearby eateries such as Tabl…

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by Sophie Grieser
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New Fairfield Eatery Weeks Away From Opening New Fairfield Eatery Weeks Away From Opening
New Fairfield Eatery Weeks Away From Opening A restaurant that has been set to debut in Fairfield County for over a year promises to be more than just a place to eat and drink, but a place to make connections.  The eatery called Esh Modern Mediterranean is preparing to open to diners looking for chef-curated meals, announcing on Friday, May 19 that the opening date is only weeks away. Located at 1401 Kings Highway in the town of Fairfield, Esh has curated an inviting atmosphere for diners filled with plants, warm colors, and a dining option that is a bit unusual. The restaurant offers a "community table" dining option, where guests …

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Popular Connecticut Restaurant Opens New Location Popular Connecticut Restaurant Opens New Location
Popular Connecticut Restaurant Opens New Location A popular restaurant has opened a new location in the region. Greca Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar, which operates a Connecticut location in Litchfield County, now has a New York restaurant in Westchester County, located in White Plains. The new restaurant's menu offers guests a wide selection of dinner dishes, including gyros, Faroe Island salmon, lamb chops, skirt steak, and more. The drink menu includes a variety of cocktails, such as the "Greca Mule," and wines from around the world, including some from Greece.  "I have to start with saying it's about time White Plains has a superst…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Popular Restaurant Relocates In Fairfield County Popular Restaurant Relocates In Fairfield County
Popular Restaurant Relocates In Fairfield County After 13 successful years in Norwalk, Basso Restaurant & Wine Bar has moved to a new location in Westport. With just a little under a month at its new home, the restaurant, known for its mixed Mediterranean cuisine with a South American flair, has added some new items to its already popular menu, such as pizza. Located at 33 Jesup Road at the former site of Matsu Sushi, the new home for longtime restauranteers offers a chance to shake things up a bit with some new menu items while retaining their impeccable service and food quality. The owner and chef, Renato Donzelli, i…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
COVID-19: Popular Armonk Eatery Closes COVID-19: Popular Armonk Eatery Closes
Covid-19: Popular Armonk Eatery Closes One of the area's favorite restaurants for elegant dining with a casual atmosphere has closed its doors due to financial burdens caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). On Sunday, June 28, the owner of Kitchen 273, in Armonk, Fatsmir Pushka posted on Instagram, the restaurant was closed permanently after a year-and-half in business. "It’s with deep sadness at end of business tonight we will be closing our doors permanently," Pushka said. "The financial burden as a result of COVID has made it impossible to remain open." Although the restaurant attempted to make a go of it by offering ta…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Restaurant Serves Up Mix Of Italian, Mediterranean Dishes On Fairfield Avenue New Restaurant Serves Up Mix Of Italian, Mediterranean Dishes On Fairfield Avenue
New Restaurant Serves Up Mix Of Italian, Mediterranean Dishes On Fairfield Avenue A new restaurant in the area will be holding its grand opening this week. Forza Ristorante, located at 3171 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport, serves an array of authentic Italian and Mediterranean dishes. The eatery was opened by chef Eric Sierra, who started his first restaurant in Westport in 1994 called “Le Bistro des Amis.” Sierra is also known for his role as the original owner of El Palio in Shelton. He also opened Rive Bistro on River Side Avenue in Westport five years ago. Forza is different from Sierra’s past eateries in that it specializes in a unique blend of Italian and Mediterr…

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by Valerie Musson
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Greenwich's Char Restaurant Specializes In Seafood With Mediterranean Flavors Greenwich's Char Restaurant Specializes In Seafood With Mediterranean Flavors
Greenwich's Char Restaurant Specializes In Seafood With Mediterranean Flavors Char Restaurant has been serving up specialty seafood and flavorful Mediterranean fare in Greenwich for more than half a decade. Located at 2 S. Water Street, the eatery uses locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible to provide fresh and authentic seafood, burgers, steaks, chicken, salads and more. The wide array of lunch and dinner options makes the locale perfect for guests with both simple or more refined tastes. The contemporary atmosphere of Char can be attributed to its use of reclaimed wood throughout the building as well as its antique pine cabinetry. Its modernized lighting fix…

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by Valerie Musson
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These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated As Best Mideast/Mediterranean In CT These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated As Best Mideast/Mediterranean In CT
These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated As Best Mideast/Mediterranean In CT A “panel of culinary experts” has ranked two Fairfield County locales for having some of the best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine in the state. Here are the top-rated Fairfield County establishments: Lebanese Cuisine, Bethel: Located at 23 Stony Hill Road, Lebanese Cuisine is a family-owned gem featuring authentic and affordable cuisine. Sandwiches start at just $7, and chicken, beef and lamb schwarma and kebab platters are popular as well. Traditional sides include hummus, falafel balls, spinach pie, baba ghanouj and more. Lebanese Cuisine has garnered a 4.7/5 star ranking on Faceboo…

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by Valerie Musson