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Greenwich Eatery Featuring Homemade Pasta Opens Second Restaurant In Westport Greenwich Eatery Featuring Homemade Pasta Opens Second Restaurant In Westport
Greenwich Eatery Featuring Homemade Pasta Opens Second Restaurant In Westport 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…
Guy Fieri Teaming With Popular Stratford Brewery On New Offering Guy Fieri Teaming With Popular Stratford Brewery On New Offering
Guy Fieri Teaming With Popular Stratford Brewery On New Offering Food Network star Guy Fieri has made numerous visits to Connecticut in an effort to perfect a new spiked malt beverage developed with a Fairfield County brewery. Named Flavortown Spiked, the "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives," star teamed up with Two Roads Brewing Co., of Stratford, after the company emailed the spiked hair star with the idea for a spiked malt beverage, reported People magazine.  Fieri liked the idea and when the group met in person it was kismet. The first in the line to come out is a hard fruit punch that Fieri described to People as an "adult Kool-Aid, but not as sweet…
Popular CT Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' Popular CT Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'
Popular CT Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' A popular Fairfield County diner known for making everything from scratch has hit the big-time with an upcoming appearance on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," starring Guy Fieri.  The Stamford Diner located at 135 Harvard Ave., is known for the sign with the giant cup of coffee and its famous matzo ball soup, giant sandwiches and entrees, and uber-friendly service. So, when Guy Fieri's crew came knocking wanting to showcase the diner it was no surprise to owner Ari Thanos who owns four other restaurants in the region and is opening a fifth next month. But still, when Guy …