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New CT Eatery Loves 'The Sopranos' New CT Eatery Loves 'The Sopranos'
New CT Eatery Loves 'The Sopranos' If you're looking for a fun night out with plenty of fine wine and in a restaurant with a relaxed vibe, then a new Fairfield County spot hits the mark. At Gabagool, located in the old Toto spot at 70 Reef Road in Fairfield, owner Antonio Ninivaggi has created a unique space for Fairfielders to unwind from their hectic day.  Oh, and by the way, if you were wondering about the name, Ninivaggi loves "The Sopranos," and New Jersey and making light of well, all things Italian. When you stop in you'll find a great bar with fun drinks such as the "howyoudoin" made with spicy tequila, and foo…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
This CT Eatery Serves Best 'Once-In-A-Lifetime' Meal In State, Report Says This CT Eatery Serves Best 'Once-In-A-Lifetime' Meal In State, Report Says
This CT Eatery Serves Best 'Once-In-a-lifetime' Meal In State, Report Says A new ranking has determined which eatery in Connecticut serves the best "once-in-a-lifetime" meals. Eat This, Not That published the report about the best "once-in-a-lifetime" meals across all 50 states on Sunday, Dec. 4. Union League Cafe, a restaurant in New Haven, was named the best in Connecticut thanks to its chef's tasting menu and variety of dishes, with the website shouting out the restaurant's charred octopus dish. "Have become a regular here at Union Square Cafe," Colleen D. said in a Yelp review. "Always a good meal, always good service. For the gluten free - ask for their glut…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
New CT Restaurant Cited As Being 'Great For Cold Winter Nights' New CT Restaurant Cited As Being 'Great For Cold Winter Nights'
New CT Restaurant Cited As Being 'Great For Cold Winter Nights' Fans of a good burger or a fresh tuna tartare might not know of a new up-and-coming restaurant snuggled inside a SaksWorks club.  Fairfield County's Ruby & Bella's in Greenwich opened its doors just a couple of months ago and is quickly becoming one of the "it" places to go to escape the cold with a cocktail and a bite to eat. Inside the SakWorks Club on Greenwich Avenue, the restaurant is open to the public and features a laid-back, but semi-fancy decor that draws diners in for a relaxing lunch or dinner. Known for the superb service, and local and seasonal ingredients, the menu is s…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Eatery Emerges As Go-To Destination For Italian Cuisine After One Year Eatery Emerges As Go-To Destination For Italian Cuisine After One Year
Eatery Emerges As Go-To Destination For Italian Cuisine After One Year Just ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the Valley’s most popular fine-dining restauranteurs opened a little Italian spot in Longmeadow. Posto by The Federal is located in The Longmeadow Shops and serves “old-school new Italian” dishes. While Posto and The Federal share the same executive chef, Michael Presnal, Posto is more casual than the Agawam fine-dining destination. Whereas The Federal does service with elegance on white lenient, Posto does service with elegance on newspaper tissue printed to look like vintage news articles. Since opening in October 2019, online reviews have pra…

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by Kristin Palpini
Lifestyle
Acclaimed Steakhouse Draws Diners From Near, Far Acclaimed Steakhouse Draws Diners From Near, Far
Acclaimed Steakhouse Draws Diners From Near, Far The Federal in Agawam has a reputation for being a go-to restaurant for special dinners and celebrations - even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The venerable fine-dining establishment has been able to package that celebratory spirit into its new curbside pickup service. Take-out from The Federal can be ordered Tuesday-Saturday, 4-8 p.m. The menu includes house favorites like “a bucket of balls” (risotto balls with black truffle butter and snipped chives), chef’s hand-cut steak tartare, roasted rosemary duck breast, wild forest mushroom tagliatelle, fig and prosciutto pizza, and warm Nutella c…

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by Kristin Palpini