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This CT Restaurant Among Top 100 In US According To New Rankings This CT Restaurant Among Top 100 In US According To New Rankings
This CT Restaurant Among Top 100 In US According To New Rankings It takes a lot of five-star reviews and enthusiastic diners to be named one of OpenTable's Top 100 restaurants for the year. But Litchfield County's Arethusa al Tavolo, located in the borough of Bantam, not only was selected, it was the only restaurant in the state to have the honor. The quaint restaurant opened its doors in June 2013 and touts itself as an American restaurant with a farm-to-table esthetic that also happens to have a dairy store (formerly the Bantam Firehouse) for producing some of the finest products for its daily menu, according to OpenTable.  The menu features a w…
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 Restaurants Named Best In Town Of Fairfield, Report Says These Restaurants Named Best In Town Of Fairfield, Report Says
These Restaurants Named Best In Town Of Fairfield, Report Says Residents and visitors to the centrally located Connecticut town of Fairfield may be overwhelmed with the array of dining options, but a new report ranked the best eateries in the area to allow diners to book their next reservation with confidence.  The best of the town of Fairfield's many dining options, including casual dining and high-end options, has been revealed, thanks to the online family travel resource, Family Destinations Guide.  Topping the charts is Barcelona Wine Bar, located on Black Rock Turnpike. The eatery has five Connecticut locations, but it still made the list as the …
Connecticut's Best Once-In-A-Lifetime Meal Is In New Haven, Website Says Connecticut's Best Once-In-A-Lifetime Meal Is In New Haven, Website Says
Connecticut's Best Once-In-a-lifetime Meal Is In New Haven, Website Says If you only had one final opportunity to eat a meal in Connecticut, where would it be? There is a right answer to this question, according to Eat This Not That. By searching reviews and food publications, Eat This Not That compiled a list of the best once-in-a-lifetime meals in each state. Their Connecticut pick is Union League Cafe, which they describe as “an old-world Parisian cafe.” The cafe, Led by Executive Chef Guillaume Traversaz, is located in New Haven at 1032 Chapel Street, and offers daily specials, a raw bar, and a choice selection of desserts. View thi…
Bertucci's Offering Special 80s Throwback Menu On Select Days In July Bertucci's Offering Special 80s Throwback Menu On Select Days In July
Bertucci's Offering Special 80s Throwback Menu On Select Days In July A popular restaurant chain with locations across Massachusetts and Connecticut is bringing back their food prices from the 1980s on four select days in July. Bertucci's is offering their limited Throwback Menu on July 6-7 and July 13-14, the chain said on their website. The experience is available through dine-in only. 📢Tomorrow we throw it back to the 80's📢During participating days (July 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th) visit your local Bertucci's for 80's pricing on some of your Bertucci's favorites! Click the link to learn more: https://t.co/RRVqWX74KZ pic.twitter.com/a3aJxFXtRK — Bertucci'…
New CT Restaurant Praised For 'Exquisite Food, Good Service' New CT Restaurant Praised For 'Exquisite Food, Good Service'
New CT Restaurant Praised For 'Exquisite Food, Good Service' A Fairfield County restaurant that opened this spring has seen positive feedback from some early customers, who praised its menu and service. The Cottage opened in Greenwich on Tuesday, March 22. According to the owners, the restaurant, located at 49 Greenwich Ave., offers dishes created by owner and executive chef Brian Lewis, with a focus on using ingredients from local purveyors and farmers. Lewis also owns a location in Westport, which opened its doors in 2015. "So thrilled about the addition of The Cottage on the avenue!" Emma I. wrote in a Yelp review. "After visiting the Westp…
New Haven 'Coming Up’ After Decades Of Crime, New York Times Says New Haven 'Coming Up’ After Decades Of Crime, New York Times Says
New Haven 'Coming Up’ After Decades Of Crime, New York Times Says A Connecticut city is "coming up" thanks to its quality dining, architecture, and more following decades of crime, according to a new profile from The New York Times. The news outlet reported in a profile published on Wednesday, June 1, that New Haven residents have shared the ways that the city is seeing improvements in recent years following efforts to decrease crime and increase home ownership. Monika Mittelholzer, a resident who works as an administrative assistant at the Yale University School of Medicine, told the Times that when she first moved to the area in 2002, she didn't have a …
New CT Restaurant Cited For 'Great Pizza, Great Service' New CT Restaurant Cited For 'Great Pizza, Great Service'
New CT Restaurant Cited For 'Great Pizza, Great Service' Sizzling pizzas and heaping pasta dishes mixed with great service have made one new Fairfield County restaurant a must-visit spot. Bari167 in Stamford, which opened late last year, is off to a good start by offering diners and foodies just what they -- good food with great service. The menu is just what you would expect at a high-end Italian restaurant, but the prices won't shrink your wallet, and the to-go service, a must in these times, is fast and efficient.  Foodies from across the region have been singing the praises of Bari167 online with stellar five-star reviews in almost every in…
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…
CT Eatery Gains Acclaim As Favorite New Dining Spot CT Eatery Gains Acclaim As Favorite New Dining Spot
CT Eatery Gains Acclaim As Favorite New Dining Spot If you are looking for good homemade pasta, thick steaks, and fresh seafood in a trendy, modern atmosphere, then a visit to Divina in Fairfield County should check all the boxes. Located inside the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Stamford, Divina is a new venture for the owners of longtime favorite Table 104. Sophisticated, but relaxed with a unique menu is probably the best way to describe the restaurant that is quickly gaining a reputation among local foodies and it shows plenty of five-star reviews on Yelp. "Italian food with a modern twist," said one Yelper. "The restaurant has an open…
Popular CT Restaurant Cited For Authentic Italian Favorites Popular CT Restaurant Cited For Authentic Italian Favorites
Popular CT Restaurant Cited For Authentic Italian Favorites Italian food lovers will want to check out a Southern Italian Trattoria that is making waves in Fairfield County for its authentic flair.  Cafe Silvium, located in Stamford, is garnering glowing reviews on Yelp and from foodies who know good Italian when they taste it. "The best food and the best value in the county. Enough said," said one Yelper. Located at 371 Shippan Ave., a lot of the talk surrounding the restaurants centers on their homemade pasta, and fresh-made mozzarella, as well as the unusual meats, offered such as wild board and version.  "Yay an authentic Italian place! Every…