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This New Canaan Pizzeria Named Among Best For Regional Styles In State By New Report This New Canaan Pizzeria Named Among Best For Regional Styles In State By New Report
This New Canaan Pizzeria 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…
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 …
Pie In The Sky: CT House Votes Overwhelmingly To Make Pizza State Food Pie In The Sky: CT House Votes Overwhelmingly To Make Pizza State Food
Pie In The Sky: CT House Votes Overwhelmingly To Make Pizza State Food The Connecticut House of Representatives served up a slice of levity in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, dubbing pizza the official “State Food."  House representatives overwhelmingly voted 131 to 9 to designate pizza as Connecticut’s state food, with the legislation now headed to the state Senate and potentially Gov. Ned Lamont to be made official. If approved, pizza will join sperm whales (Connecticut’s state animal), American robins (state bird), insect (mantis), mountain-laurel (state flower), almandine garnet (state mineral), and charter oak (state tree), among others in the St…
National Pizza Week: Here Are 10 Of Best Pizzerias In Fairfield County National Pizza Week: Here Are 10 Of Best Pizzerias In Fairfield County
National Pizza Week: Here Are 10 Of Best Pizzerias In Fairfield County Starting Sunday, Jan. 12, it is National Pizza Week. Fairfield County pizzerias are a dime a dozen, but the truly perfect pizzerias aren’t quite as easy to find. Fortunately, Google has all the answers when it comes to restaurant ratings. Here are some of the top-rated places for pizza in all of Fairfield County: Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana (238 State Street Ext. in Fairfield; 59 Federal Rd, Danbury, CT 06810)  Previously rated as America’s Best Pizzeria, Frank Pepe’s in Fairfield and Danbury tops our list. And its 4.5/5-star rating is no lie.  The establishment, which …
This Fairfield County Eatery Ranks Among Nation's Greatest Old-School Pizzerias This Fairfield County Eatery Ranks Among Nation's Greatest Old-School Pizzerias
This Fairfield County Eatery Ranks Among Nation's Greatest Old-School Pizzerias One Fairfield County restaurant has been recognized by The Daily Meal for having one of the nation’s best old-school pizzerias. The rankings were compiled using criteria like atmosphere, size, and of course, the quality of the pizza. A classic “old-school” pizzeria has a lived-in feel and serves up the best slices around. So, which Fairfield County locale made the cut — or rather, the slice? Colony Grill, located at 172 Myrtle Avenue in Stamford, ranked as one of the 56 best old-school pizza shops in the nation. Colony Grill has a total of five locations, but the original Stamford locale h…
Here Are 10 Places For Pizza In Fairfield County Here Are 10 Places For Pizza In Fairfield County
Here Are 10 Places For Pizza In Fairfield County Fairfield County pizzerias are a dime a dozen, but the truly perfect pizzerias aren’t quite as easy to find. Fortunately, Google has all the answers when it comes to restaurant ratings. Here are some of the top-rated places for pizza in all of Fairfield County: Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana (238 State Street Ext. in Fairfield; 59 Federal Rd, Danbury, CT 06810)  Previously rated as America’s Best Pizzeria, Frank Pepe’s in Fairfield and Danbury tops our list. And its 4.5/5-star rating is no lie.  The establishment, which originally opened in 1925, is known for its coal ovens…
These Fairfield County Pizzas Make 'Best In America' Rankings These Fairfield County Pizzas Make 'Best In America' Rankings
These Fairfield County Pizzas Make 'Best In America' Rankings It might seem like an impossible task considering how passionate people are about their pizza of choice.  But one website, The Daily Meal,  does it year after year, listing the Top 101 pizzas in the country by sampling pies from every region and of every type. This year, Fairfield County made the list with two pizza restaurants making the grade.  Coming in at No. 26 - The Hot Oil Bar Pie, Colony Grill, with locations in Stamford, Norwalk, and Fairfield, as well as Milford.   What drew the eye, or should I say mouth, to the Colony Grill is the Hot Oil Bar Pie, thin and crispy, with sausage…
Fairfield County Staple Colony Grill Is Expanding To Westchester Fairfield County Staple Colony Grill Is Expanding To Westchester
Fairfield County Staple Colony Grill Is Expanding To Westchester A highly popular, long-established Connecticut pizza chain is expanding to Port Chester around Memorial Day. Colonial Grill, which sells "original hot oil bar pizza," has been around since 1935, but is opening its first New York eatery next month. The much-anticipated waterfront Port Chester locale will be the latest locale for after the restaurants have been big hits in its current communities of Fairfield, Stamford, Milford and Norwalk, sponsoring road races and featuring a "Wall of Heroes" with photographs remembering first responders and United State Armed Forces vet…
DVlicious: Here Are Leading Nominees For Best Pizza In Fairfield County DVlicious: Here Are Leading Nominees For Best Pizza In Fairfield County
DVlicious: Here Are Leading Nominees For Best Pizza In Fairfield County Thin, well done or stuffed crust. There are few foods that attract such loyalty – and such fierce debate – as pizza. In less than one day, hundreds of nominations for the DVlicious Pizza Competition came pouring in. Below are 10 of the top nominations we've received so far for Fairfield County. But it's not too late to add more. If you haven't already emailed us, just leave a comment below with the name of the pizzeria, where it's located and why you think it's best. Or leave a comment stating why you think one of the 10 places listed is best. Five pizza places will be open for voting nex…
DVlicious: Nominate Your Choice For Best Pizza Place In Fairfield County DVlicious: Nominate Your Choice For Best Pizza Place In Fairfield County
DVlicious: Nominate Your Choice For Best Pizza Place In Fairfield County Thin, well done or stuffed crust. There are few foods that attract such loyalty – and such fierce debate – as pizza. In less than one day, hundreds of nominations for the DVlicious Pizza Competition came pouring in. Below are 10 of the top nominations we've received so far for Fairfield County. But it's not too late to add more. If you haven't already emailed us, just leave a comment below with the name of the pizzeria, where it's located and why you think it's best. Or leave a comment stating why you think one of the 10 places listed is best. Five pizza places will be open for voting nex…
Dig In: Experts Name Four Stratford Eateries Among Best In State Dig In: Experts Name Four Stratford Eateries Among Best In State
Dig In: Experts Name Four Stratford Eateries Among Best In State STRATFORD, Conn. — From long dogs to Latin American, Stratford was well represented in Connecticut Magazine’s expert poll of Best Restaurants 2018. Four town eateries placed among the top picks for a nosh across the Nutmeg state. The reimagined Cricket Car Hop made the cut for Best New Restaurant, joining the ranks with Westport’s Amis Trattoria and Taproot of Bethel among others. “My childhood spot that had closed and recently returned!” gushed YouTube food critic Daym Drops. Cibus of Stratford was named one of nine Best Latin American/Spanish spots, sharing the spotlight with Danbury’s …