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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Guy Fieri Teaming With Popular Fairfield County Brewery On New Offering Guy Fieri Teaming With Popular Fairfield County Brewery On New Offering
Guy Fieri Teaming With Popular Fairfield County 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Here's When Westchester Eatery Will Appear On Guy Fieri's TV Show Here's When Westchester Eatery Will Appear On Guy Fieri's TV Show
Here's When Westchester Eatery Will Appear On Guy Fieri's TV Show A beloved Westchester restaurant will soon be making its appearance on celebrity chef Guy Fieri's popular television show.  Rinconcito Salvadoreño, located in Port Chester at 20 Broad St., will appear on Fieri's popular show, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" on Friday, Sept. 8 on Food Network.  Earlier Report - Flavortown Goes Local: Guy Fieri Films Show At Eatery In Port Chester The episode will highlight the eatery's authentic Central-American cuisine, which includes pupusa, a thick griddle cake filled with pork, chicken, cheese, and other options; grilled chicken with rice, tortillas, an…

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by Ben Crnic
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Stamford Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' Stamford Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'
Stamford 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 …

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by Kathy Reakes
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This Norwalk Eatery Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites In CT, New Report Says This Norwalk Eatery Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites In CT, New Report Says
This Norwalk Eatery Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites In CT, New Report Says If you're looking to take a trip down to Flavortown, you may want to check out a Venezuelan restaurant in Fairfield County that is one of Guy Fieri's favorite eateries in the state, according to a new report from Mashed. The website shared its list of the best restaurants featured on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" in all 50 states on Tuesday, Dec. 27. According to the report, Fieri's favorite Connecticut eatery is Valencia Luncheria, which is located at 164 Main St. in Norwalk. According to the Food Network, the eatery took Fieri by surprise because he had the chance to sample the arep…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Popular Food Network Star Launches Take-Out Only CT Restaurants Popular Food Network Star Launches Take-Out Only CT Restaurants
Popular Food Network Star Launches Take-Out Only CT Restaurants Food Network star Guy Fieri has just opened five new delivery/take-out-only restaurants in Connecticut. There is now a Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Kitchen in Darien, Farmington, Glastonbury, Newington, and Avon. Flavortown is uniquely fit for service during a pandemic. It will be take-out only and chefs will operate out of a “ghost kitchen.” A ghost kitchen is when a business operates out of an existing restaurant. The new locations are not the host of “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives’” first restaurants in the state. Fieri also has a restaurant at Foxwoods Resort Casino - Guy Fieri's Foxwoo…

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by Kristin Palpini