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Norwalk Restaurant Will Permanently Close In Days Norwalk Restaurant Will Permanently Close In Days
Norwalk Restaurant Will Permanently Close In Days A restaurant in Fairfield County has decided to close after seven years in business. If you love slurping up a big bowl of Pho or just crave Vietnamese or Asian cuisine at Hoi An Pho and Grill in Norwalk, you better hurry in. The eatery will serve its last meal on Saturday, June 17. A staple for many in Norwalk, the owners said on Facebook that after working 90 to 100-hour weeks for years, the decision was made after a "remarkable opportunity" landed on their table. Word around town is that a new business plans to open in the space. The family said the ultimate goal was for their father t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Celebrity Chef To Open Restaurant In Region Celebrity Chef To Open Restaurant In Region
Celebrity Chef To Open Restaurant In Region Celebrity chef David Burke, known for his award-winning restaurants and stints on TV's "Top Chef," is opening his first Westchester County restaurant. Burke is planning to open the second Red Horse restaurant, with the first being in Rumson, New Jersey, early next year in the Opus Westchester in White Plains, the chef said. The 7,900-foot restaurant will seat 200 in the space that once housed BLT steakhouse. The modern steakhouse with an Asian flair offering sushi and other Asian-inspired items is named after a painting he purchased of a red horse at the beginning of the pandemic. Burke a…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Popular Restaurant Chain To Open Location At Mall In Connecticut Popular Restaurant Chain To Open Location At Mall In Connecticut
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open Location At Mall In Connecticut A popular estaurant chain has announced it will open its second Connecticut location at a busy mall in the region. The Connecticut Post Mall located in New Haven County in Milford announced on Wednesday, Aug. 3 that P.F. Chang’s will open in 2023 at the shopping center. “We are thrilled to bring P.F. Chang’s to the CT Post Mall and our Milford-area community,” said Ken Sterba, general manager of the mall. “The immersive Asian dining experience P.F. Chang’s offers will be a hit with our guests, and the restaurant is sure to become a go-to spot to celebrate with friends and family on any occa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Fairfield County Eatery Divided Into Two Sections Serves Up Wide Variety Of Offerings New Fairfield County Eatery Divided Into Two Sections Serves Up Wide Variety Of Offerings
New Fairfield County Eatery Divided Into Two Sections Serves Up Wide Variety Of Offerings Lovers of Asian and Korean cuisine, along with sweet treats, will be in heaven with a visit to a new Fairfield County business that offers both, in different sections. Blue + Berries on the Black Rock Turnpike in the Town of Fairfield is a unique take on a grocery store and restaurant, fish shop, and bakery, all rolled into one. The shop opened in November 2021 by Ji Kim and her husband in an effort to bring their love of Asian and Korean food to Fairfield County along with sweet treats. A sushi platter.Blue + Berries Visitors to the shop will find fresh fish and a sushi bar on one sid…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Draws Praise For 'Nice Mix' Of Farm-To-Table Offerings Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Draws Praise For 'Nice Mix' Of Farm-To-Table Offerings
Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Draws Praise For 'Nice Mix' Of Farm-To-Table Offerings If you are looking for a true farm-to-table experience then dinner at a popular Fairfield County restaurant is a must. Aptly named the Farmer's Table in New Canaan, the restaurant is based on a few simple ideas --  use fresh ingredients from reliable and responsible sources, grow or raise them whenever possible, and prepare them using time-tested techniques. During the season the restaurant's owners grow vegetables organically in a garden in Pound Ridge. They also purchase all-natural beef, pork, chicken, ducks, and vegetables from John Boy's Farm, which is owned and operated by the chef's…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Westport Asian Restaurant Specializes In Barbecue New Westport Asian Restaurant Specializes In Barbecue
New Westport Asian Restaurant Specializes In Barbecue Looking for a meal that’s the perfect blend of barbecue and Asian cuisine? Wafu Asian Bistro, owned and operated by Elaine and Simon Chen, has it all. The couple, who emigrated from southern China to Manhattan more than two decades ago in 1997, has spent years honing their culinary craft. With a location with the same name in the Southport section of Fairfield, they’ve decided to expand and bring their authentic offerings to Westport residents. Wafu Asian Bistro, located at 34 Elm Street, is open seven days a week. From Korean BBQ and ramen to poke bowls, dumplings and seafood, fans of worl…

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by Valerie Musson
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Wilton's Hunan Noodle Bar's New Location In Neighboring Ridgefield Is A Quick Hit Wilton's Hunan Noodle Bar's New Location In Neighboring Ridgefield Is A Quick Hit
Wilton's Hunan Noodle Bar's New Location In Neighboring Ridgefield Is A Quick Hit Wilton’s Hunan Noodle Bar opened a second location in neighboring Ridgefield, and it’s no surprise that it’s off to a great start. Providing budget-friendly and mouthwateringly authentic takes on traditional Asian cuisine, Hunan Noodle Bar features a huge menu. Noodles, of course, are the restaurant’s signature type of dish, but the Asian locale also offers everything from traditional appetizers, soups, salads and veggies to chicken, shrimp, pork and beef entrees. Though the Ridgefield location has few ratings yet, it’s managed to maintain a perfect 5/5 star score on its Facebook page. “Wo…

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by Valerie Musson