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Restaurant Featuring Homemade Pasta Opens Second CT Location Restaurant Featuring Homemade Pasta Opens Second CT Location
Restaurant Featuring Homemade Pasta Opens Second CT Location Homemade pasta, exotic sauces, and impeccable presentation are just a few reasons a relatively new Fairfield County restaurant is creating a buzz in the foodie world. Il Pastaficio, located in Westport, is off to a strong start since opening its second location last year -- and was remodeled this year -- where you won't find your typical spaghetti and meatballs. The flagship II Pastaficio is located in Greenwich in the Cos Cob neighborhood. Known for its homemade pasta made fresh daily with flour from Italy, II Pastaficio also appeared on "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives," one of the few in t…
Warm, Inviting CT Restaurant A Big Hit Especially For Prime Rib Warm, Inviting CT Restaurant A Big Hit Especially For Prime Rib
Warm, Inviting CT Restaurant A Big Hit Especially For Prime Rib If you love prime rib or maybe pasta, then a trip to a favorite Fairfield County restaurant is a must. Trips' Restaurant, nestled in downtown Stamford, receives rave reviews for its prime rib from foodies and online reviewers.  But the prime rib isn't the only thing that draws diners to the quaint, elegant-type restaurant that is also known to serve up a mean turkey club with fat steak fries during lunch. If that doesn't do it for you, then certainly the pasta dishes and the many appetizers, especially the calamari, coconut shrimp, and fried zucchini trio, will do the job.  …
These 7 CT Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In State By New Report These 7 CT Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In State By New Report
These 7 CT Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In State By New Report If you're in the mood for pizza, but not sure which kind, take a look at this list of seven eateries in Connecticut recognized as the best in the state at specializing in certain regional styles, according to a new report by The Washington Post. The seven eateries were selected as part of a database put together by The Post that lists pizzerias in each state specializing in Chicago, Detroit, Neapolitan, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza. According to this report, the seven best restaurants in Connecticut that are the best at certain styles of pizza are: Vi…
CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype' CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype'
CT's Best Italian Restaurant Uses New England Grains In Pasta, Report Says: 'Lives Up To Hype' Those looking for the best Italian dining experience in Connecticut with a unique New England twist will have to visit one Middlesex County eatery that rises above the competition, according to the Daily Meal.  Grano Arso, located in the town of Chester at 6 Main St. in a building dating back to 1902 that once housed a bank, has been named the best Italian restaurant in Connecticut by the Daily Meal, which cited the eatery's use of native New England grains in "steller" traditional pasta dishes.  Some of the impressive pasta dishes offered by the restaurant, owned by Chef Joel Gargano and …
Best Pizza In CT: 4 Pizzerias Rank On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US Best Pizza In CT: 4 Pizzerias Rank On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US
Best Pizza In CT: 4 Pizzerias Rank On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US In honor of National Pizza Day, enjoy a tasty slice at one of the four Connecticut pizzerias on Yelp's brand-new 2023 Top 100 list for best pizza spots in the United States.  The list is based on reviews and comments by readers.  The highest-ranked pizzeria in Connecticut is Zeneli Pizzeria & Cucina Napoletana in New Haven at 138 Wooster St., which came in near the top of the list at No. 3.  Started by four brothers from the coastal region of Albania, the first incarnation of the restaurant was located in Naples, Italy, where the brothers learned the tricks of …
'Dinner, Drinks, Desserts Were On Point': New CT Restaurant Making A Splash 'Dinner, Drinks, Desserts Were On Point': New CT Restaurant Making A Splash
'Dinner, Drinks, Desserts Were On Point': New CT Restaurant Making A Splash A new Greek restaurant in Fairfield County is seeing praise for its service and dessert options. Mykonos Kouzina is located in Norwalk at 141 Main St.  The owners said the goal is for the eatery to offer the community a "unique Greek food dining experience." Some customers have already shared positive reviews of their experience at the restaurant. "From the minute you walk into this establishment you feel welcomed," Monica G. said in a Yelp review. "Our dinner, drinks, and desserts were on point. We were taken care of as if we had stepped off a private Jet. Custom…
This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings In CT, Report Says This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings In CT, Report Says
This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings In CT, Report Says Those on the hunt for superior chicken wings in Connecticut should look no further than this restaurant, according to one authority on the matter. After checking reviews, awards, and reading plenty of articles, the folks at Mashed - dubbed “the ultimate destination for all things food” - named Archie Moore’s as having the best wings in the state. It has locations in New Haven, Fairfield, Milford, Wallingford, and Branford.  “To say Archie Moore's wings are beloved would be a complete understatement,” Mashed said. “This restaurant has been serving award-winning wings since 1982, and …
This Diner Named CT's Best In Brand-New Rankings This Diner Named CT's Best In Brand-New Rankings
This Diner Named CT's Best In Brand-New Rankings A small eatery known for its freshly-made corned beef hash and home fries was named the best diner in Connecticut in a new list from Food & Wine. The Laurel Diner, located in the New Haven County town of Southbury, is Connecticut's best diner, the publication announced in its list of the best diners in each state published on Friday, May 27. The diner is located at 544 Main St. South. Food & Wine noted that while the diner is small and less flashy than other eateries, its menu is what draws guests in.  "This is an outstanding place! Their varied breakfast menu can't be beat,"…
New Italian Restaurant In Region Gets High Marks For Pizza, Pasta New Italian Restaurant In Region Gets High Marks For Pizza, Pasta
New Italian Restaurant In Region Gets High Marks For Pizza, Pasta A new Western Massachusetts pasta and pizza restaurant is getting high marks from online reviewers and foodies. The Redstone Pasta Company located in Hampden County in East Longmeadow, recently opened and already has a waitlist for a reservation. That's because the hot spot is offering handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas that aren't your ordinary fare. "A new Italian place in town definitely worth trying! The pizza was light, the pasta was fresh, and the dessert was 2 thumbs up!" said Yelper Jennifer D., of East Longmeadow. The menu features a host of interesting dishes includi…
Popular Area Italian Restaurant Draws High Marks For Large Portions, 'Great Sauce' Popular Area Italian Restaurant Draws High Marks For Large Portions, 'Great Sauce'
Popular Area Italian Restaurant Draws High Marks For Large Portions, 'Great Sauce' An Italian restaurant in the Hudson Valley has received positive feedback, with online reviewers citing its large portion sizes and quality sauce.  Putnam County eatery Trattoria Sei offers traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist, according to the owners. The restaurant is located in Mahopac at 597 Route 6. Trattoria Sei serves a wide selection of pasta dishes, such as tagliatelle truffle, penne alla vodka, and ravioli aurora. Other entrées include salmon in limoncello sauce and an assorted seafood dish in tomato sauce over black linguine. Find the full dinner menu h…
Popular Litchfield County Restaurant Opens New Location Popular Litchfield County Restaurant Opens New Location
Popular Litchfield County 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…
This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews
This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews If you live anywhere in Western Massachusetts you probably already know about the Rail Trail Ale House and its brick-oven artisan pizzas, Angus burgers, and hand-cut fries. But just in case you don't here's a quick rundown of what you'll find when you visit this Hampden County hot spot which is a favorite with Southwick locals. The menu features a complete rundown of just about every type of pizza such as the buff chicken with house-made Buffalo sauce or the mushroom madness ( no explanation needed). But just in case you are picky, or can't find that right combination they will make it for…
Three CT Eateries Make Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List Three CT Eateries Make Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List
Three CT Eateries Make Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List When it comes to quality restaurants, Connecticut is tops in New England, at least according to Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2021. Three eateries from the Nutmeg State made the list.  Rhode Island and Maine each had one. Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire had none. Here's the rundown: 23. Los Andes Restaurant – Providence, RI (Providence County) 33. Tacos El Azteca – Norwalk, CT (Fairfield County) Click here for a Daily Voice story on Tacos El Azteca. 60. Grassroots Ice Cream – Granby, CT (Hartford County) 61. September in Bangkok – New Haven, CT (N…