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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…
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.  …
'Doing Insult New Haven': Barstool's Portnoy Deducts Points During PA Pizza Review 'Doing Insult New Haven': Barstool's Portnoy Deducts Points During PA Pizza Review
'Doing Insult New Haven': Barstool's Portnoy Deducts Points During PA Pizza Review Let's get one thing straight: It's not New Haven-style pizza. At least that's what Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy said about HG Bucks Bagels in Warminster, where he stopped for a One Bite pizza review last week. The bagel shop markets itself as having the CT-style pies: "It's a weird scene in there," Portnoy said before biting into a slice, and then taking more than one. "It's good pizza but don't insult me and don't insult New Haven," Portnoy said. "Having said all that, it's pretty good." Portnoy's rating at HG Bucks? 7.7 — with a .2 deduction for saying it's a New Haven-style pizza w…
These New Haven Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In State By New Report These New Haven Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In State By New Report
These New Haven 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: New Haven Pizzeria Ranks 3rd On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US Best Pizza In CT: New Haven Pizzeria Ranks 3rd On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US
Best Pizza In CT: New Haven Pizzeria Ranks 3rd 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…
Report: Eatery With Three New Haven County Locales Serves CT's Best Wings Report: Eatery With Three New Haven County Locales Serves CT's Best Wings
Report: Eatery With Three New Haven County Locales Serves CT's Best Wings 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 …
Southbury Diner Named CT's Best In Brand-New Rankings Southbury Diner Named CT's Best In Brand-New Rankings
Southbury 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,"…
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…
New Haven Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List New Haven Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List
New Haven Eatery Makes 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…
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…