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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 …
New Beach-Themed Eatery Offers 'Something For Everyone' In Newtown New Beach-Themed Eatery Offers 'Something For Everyone' In Newtown
New Beach-Themed Eatery Offers 'Something For Everyone' In Newtown A new restaurant and event space in Fairfield County is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, bringing summery vibes to any time of the year. The beach-themed restaurant called Sandbox Beach Grill, located in Newtown, celebrated its grand opening on Friday, June 16, according to the restaurant's Facebook page.  The new restaurant offers plenty of options consistent with its theme, including fish and chips, coconut mahi mahi, and lobster bites.  For those less fond of entrees from the ocean, there are plenty of meaty or plant-based choices, including a New York strip steak, a "beach burge…
Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple
Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple A pair of longtime Melting Pot fans are bringing the chain's award-winning fondue back to Connecticut after the state's only location closed in March.  Melting Pot, an eatery famed for its fondue cooking styles, is currently scouting locations for a new location in the city of New Haven, according to Collin Benyo, a franchise growth strategist at Melting Pot. The franchise's owners, Daina Senatore and her fiancé Jonathan Reeve, both of Fairfield, are leading the charge in the search for their restaurant's new home.  The new spot will ideally be in New Haven's downtown area.&…
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Stamford Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Stamford
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Stamford The newest location of a Connecticut restaurant chain that prides itself on making from-scratch dishes using family recipes has arrived in Fairfield County.  Puerto Vallarta opened its Stamford location on Monday, April 24, according to the restaurant's social media, bringing its total number of establishments to eight. The new restaurant, located in Stamford Town Center's restaurant plaza at 230 Tresser Boulevard, is filled with lively art, an impressive electric fireplace, and ceilings dripping with plants.  View this post on Instagram A p…
Community Crafts Menu At This Southern-Style BBQ Restaurant In Danbury Community Crafts Menu At This Southern-Style BBQ Restaurant In Danbury
Community Crafts Menu At This Southern-Style BBQ Restaurant In Danbury A husband and wife duo who started their business by cooking for "barbecue night," a guest feature at a cafe in Fairfield County are now co-owners of a thriving brick-and-mortar restaurant at the same location. Matt and Stacey Lombardo, owners of Farmboys Smokin BBQ located on South Street in Danbury, must have been inspired by their menu when they slow-cooked their restaurant business, growing from feeding friends and family, to pop-up events and food trucks, and finally, to a permanent establishment with rave reviews.  Open for service since May 2022, the eatery serves up pulled pork, …
Popular Actor Chazz Palminteri Opens Italian Restaurant In Westchester Popular Actor Chazz Palminteri Opens Italian Restaurant In Westchester
Popular Actor Chazz Palminteri Opens Italian Restaurant In Westchester A popular actor has opened an Italian restaurant in Westchester County. The Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant opened its doors in White Plains over the summer. The restaurant is located at 264 Main St. in White Plains. The actor, known for his roles in films such as Bullets over Broadway and A Bronx Tale, opened the eatery in partnership with the owners of Empire Steak House. They also operate a location with Palminteri in midtown Manhattan. Menu offerings include homemade pasta dishes such as seafood risotto, mushroom ravioli, and lobster ravioli. Guests can also…
Popular Pizzeria Opens Second New Location In CT Popular Pizzeria Opens Second New Location In CT
Popular Pizzeria Opens Second New Location In CT A popular Connecticut pizzeria has opened a new location in New Haven County. The grand opening for Square Peg in Orange was held on Tuesday, Aug. 17.  The new restaurant is located at 200 Indian River Road in the Orange Montana Nights Axe Throwing building, owners said. The owners also operate a location in Glastonbury.  The restaurant's online menu lists a variety of pizzas, including spicy margarita, pepperoni, and the "Figgy Piggy," made with fig jam, fontina, arugula and prosciutto.  Learn more about both restaurants here.
Waterfront Cafe With Great Views Serves Up Fun, Inventive Food In Fairfield County Waterfront Cafe With Great Views Serves Up Fun, Inventive Food In Fairfield County
Waterfront Cafe With Great Views Serves Up Fun, Inventive Food In Fairfield County Looking for a true waterfront view where you can kick back and enjoy breakfast or lunch? There's an eatery in Norwalk that fits that description. Besides its beautiful scenery, the Galley Waterfront Cafe located at the Norwalk Cove Marina is also known for its fun menu that features entrees named after famous boat brands, and area islands making it the perfect spot for sailors or land-lovers to grab a bite.  More of the view.Yelp The breakfast menu includes such entrées as the The “Formula”; bacon, egg and cheese and the “Pursuit”; sausage, egg, American cheese on a hard roll to the de…
Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies
Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies A co-owner of Frank Pepe's, ranked No. 1 on Daily Meal's list of the 101 best pizzerias in America each of the last three years, has died. Gary Bimonte died on Wednesday, April 7.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, which has 12 locations in the Northeast (in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island), announced his death on the Facebook page of its flagship New Haven location and said the New Haven location would be closed Thursday, April 8. Neither the circumstances surrounding his death nor his age have been immediately released. On its website, the company posted a stat…
70-Plus Connecticut Restaurants, Caterers Prepare Holiday Dinners To-Go, Dine-In 70-Plus Connecticut Restaurants, Caterers Prepare Holiday Dinners To-Go, Dine-In
70-Plus Connecticut Restaurants, Caterers Prepare Holiday Dinners To-Go, Dine-In Due to a surge in COVID-19 infections, many people are expected to follow guidelines from health officials and stay home for the holidays. But who’s going to do the cooking? There are more than 70 Connecticut restaurants and caterers providing dinners to-go or dine-in for Christmas and New Year’s, according to CT Bites' annual list of area eateries and chefs preparing holiday meals. In Hartford, there are more than 15 restaurants, cafes, and caterers cooking Christmas dinner. They include The Beamhouse, Cotton Hollow Kitchen, Five Corners Bistro, Frida, Nataz, Spicy Green Bean, Union Kit…
Popular Restaurant In Fairfield County Closes After Fire Popular Restaurant In Fairfield County Closes After Fire
Popular Restaurant In Fairfield County Closes After Fire A fire in the ductwork of a popular Fairfield County restaurant caused the business to close. The fire, which took place around 11 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Asiana Cafe, located at 68 E. Putnam Ave., in Greenwich, has closed the establishment until further notice.  The fire department said there was visible smoke coming from the ductwork in the rear of the building when they arrived on the scene.  The restaurant had already closed for the evening so no patrons were injured, officials aid. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from extending into surrounding structures. The r…
NY, NJ, CT Agree To Shared COVID-19 Restrictions, New Measures NY, NJ, CT Agree To Shared COVID-19 Restrictions, New Measures
NY, NJ, CT Agree To Shared Covid-19 Restrictions, New Measures Amid what they described as a lack of federal direction and nationwide standards, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced a regional approach to combatting the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the tristate area. The uniform standards will limit crowd capacity for social and recreational gatherings to 50 people, effective 8 p.m. Monday, March 16, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said in a morning conference call with the news media. This follows updated guidance that the Centers for …
Reservations Are Always Needed At Prime's Two High-End Waterfront Restaurants Reservations Are Always Needed At Prime's Two High-End Waterfront Restaurants
Reservations Are Always Needed At Prime's Two High-End Waterfront Restaurants Need a new addition to your weekend restaurant rotation? Check out Prime, an American kitchen and bar that has locations on both sides of the Long Island Sound: in Huntington (117 North New York Ave.) and Stamford (78 Southfield Ave.). On the menu, you’ll find a huge variety of fresh and elegant eats, including chef-crafted artisan salads, sushi and local seafood, 21-day dry-aged USDA Prime steaks, local veggies and more. Though you’ll need to make reservations first, the eatery’s wide array of offerings make it an ideal location for brunch, lunch, dinner or dessert. Prime also provides a “…
These Fairfield County Eateries Rank Highest In CT For Best Sushi These Fairfield County Eateries Rank Highest In CT For Best Sushi
These Fairfield County Eateries Rank Highest In CT For Best Sushi Connecticut Magazine, which recently gathered a “panel of culinary experts” to compile a list of the state’s best eateries, has ranked two Fairfield County locales for having the best sushi. These top-rated Connecticut sushi restaurants are really on a roll: Ki Asian Bistro & Sushi, Danbury: Located at 7 Eagle Road, Ki Asian Bistro & Sushi offers a huge variety of traditional sushi rolls as well as hot appetizers and entrees. Each item is handcrafted fresh daily and prepared authentically. From salmon and tuna to yellowtail, striped bass and even octopus, Ki Asian Bistro & Sush…
Main Street Staple B.J. Ryan's Going Strong In Norwalk Main Street Staple B.J. Ryan's Going Strong In Norwalk
Main Street Staple B.J. Ryan's Going Strong In Norwalk B.J. Ryan’s in Norwalk is going strong serving up delectable drinks and cuisine options 365 days a year. Located at 57 Main Street, B.J. Ryan’s, which opened in 2007, is the perfect locale to enjoy dinner with the family or grab a late-night bite to eat with some friends. The restaurant caters to all palates and features various high-end entrees. On the menu, you’ll find surf and turf, veal, ribs, chicken, and more. B.J. Ryan’s also serves up a hearty selection of specialty sandwiches. Visit anytime Monday through Friday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to take advantage of the restaurant’s “Hooki…
Long Ridge Inn Offers Popular Menu, Live Bands, Sunday Brunch, Countryside Setting Long Ridge Inn Offers Popular Menu, Live Bands, Sunday Brunch, Countryside Setting
Long Ridge Inn Offers Popular Menu, Live Bands, Sunday Brunch, Countryside Setting Stamford staple Long Ridge Tavern, located at 2635 Long Ridge Road near the Pound Ridge border, provides the perfect countryside setting for diners to enjoy a hot meal and listen to live music. LRT is known for its high-end menu offerings: from hearty soups and salads to steak, duck, pork and seafood entrees, everyone can find something to feast on. Come at the right time and you’ll also have the chance to enjoy some live music during your dining experience. Each Friday and Saturday, LRT sets the stage for a new band ready to play some of their best tunes.  January’s schedule includes…