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Wegmans To Open First CT Store In Norwalk Next Year, Will Employee 500 Wegmans To Open First CT Store In Norwalk Next Year, Will Employee 500
Wegmans To Open First CT Store In Norwalk Next Year, Will Employee 500 Grocery megachain Wegmans has announced plans to open three new stores next year, including its first location in Connecticut. The 92,000-square-foot supermarket will open at 675 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk during the summer of 2025. Although the company has not specified an exact opening date, it confirmed the store will feature its signature departments and offerings. Related: Whole Foods Opens First Connecticut Store In Stamford The Norwalk Wegmans will include made-to-order restaurant-style foods such as sushi, pizza, chef-prepared salads, and sandwiches. Customers can also expect a pr…
Red Lobster Launches Revamped Menu With 7 New Items After Exiting Bankruptcy Red Lobster Launches Revamped Menu With 7 New Items After Exiting Bankruptcy
Red Lobster Launches Revamped Menu With 7 New Items After Exiting Bankruptcy Two months after exiting bankruptcy, restaurant chain Red Lobster is unveiling a revamped menu. It features these seven new items: Lobster Pappardelle Pasta Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops Lobster Bisque Lemon Basil Mahi Simply Prepared Mahi Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Roasted Asparagus In addition, a pair of old fan-favorites that had been discontinued are back:  Popcorn Shrimp, Hush Puppies  Red Lobster is now giving guests the ability to customize their seafood favorites with the launch of "Create your Own Ultimate Feast." Customers can mix and match two premium picks such as …
Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New Stamford Store Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New Stamford Store
Whole Foods Market Announces Grand Opening For New Stamford Store A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Connecticut, and the announcement that it will open next month has many Fairfield County shoppers raring to line up.  The company announced it would open its nearly 45,000 square-foot-store at 110 High Ridge Road in Stamford on Thursday, December 12, at 9 a.m.  Whole Foods renovated the Lord & Taylor store that was at that location prior, which will give this grocery store a more "boutique feel", the company said.  Along with the typical grocery items, the store will feature full-service seafood and meat counters, more than 220 craft…
Red Lobster Abruptly Closes Dozens Of Restaurants Red Lobster Abruptly Closes Dozens Of Restaurants
Red Lobster Abruptly Closes Dozens Of Restaurants Fast-casual seafood restaurant Red Lobster has abruptly closed dozens of its restaurants. The company is also considering filing for bankruptcy protection, according to a CNN report. On its website, Red Lobster lists many of its restaurants as being "temporarily closed," including these New York locations: Kingston, Scarsdale, Nanuet, Poughkeepsie, Stony Brook No closures are currently listed for Connecticut or Massachusetts restaurants. Founded in 1968, Red Lobster has around 600 restaurants in the United States, Canada, and overseas. According to another CNN report, Red Lobster's prob…
Branford Eatery Announces Closure After 38 Years: 'Thank You For All Love, Support' Branford Eatery Announces Closure After 38 Years: 'Thank You For All Love, Support'
Branford Eatery Announces Closure After 38 Years: 'Thank You For All Love, Support' After nearly four decades in business, a Connecticut restaurant has announced its permanent closure.  USS Chowder Pot III, located in the New Haven County town of Branford at 560 East Main St., announced its closure in a social media post on Sunday, March 3.  In the post, the owner did not give a specific reason for the decision but thanked former patrons for visiting the seafood restaurant over the 38 years it had been open. "I want to say thank you for all the love and support you have shown myself and Chowder Pot lll throughout the years," the owner said in the post, signing i…
New Shoreline Eatery Celebrates Opening In CT: 'Will Satisfy Every Craving,' Owner Says New Shoreline Eatery Celebrates Opening In CT: 'Will Satisfy Every Craving,' Owner Says
New Shoreline Eatery Celebrates Opening In CT: 'Will Satisfy Every Craving,' Owner Says An all-new New Haven County eatery just down the street from a beach is now offering delicious food served with a side of live music.  The Breakwall, located in West Haven at 305 Captain Thomas Blvd., celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 19, West Haven officials announced.  The new restaurant, located in the city's Savin Rock business district and owned by husband-wife team Brendan and Katrina Snow, is right down the street from Old Grove Park on Long Island Sound and offers a variety of burgers, seafood, and craft cocktails.  Some notable menu items hi…
Brand-New Fairfield County Eatery Serves Up Gourmet Loaded Baked Potatoes, Seafood Dishes Brand-New Fairfield County Eatery Serves Up Gourmet Loaded Baked Potatoes, Seafood Dishes
Brand-New Fairfield County Eatery Serves Up Gourmet Loaded Baked Potatoes, Seafood Dishes A brand-new eatery is offering loaded baked potatoes, seafood dishes, and more at a Connecticut shopping mall. The Sleeping Potato opened at The SoNo Collection in Norwalk on Friday, Sept. 23, representatives announced. The SoNo Collection management team, the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, and Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling attended the official ribbon cutting. The shopping mall is located at 100 North Water St. The eatery is owned and founded by Har’rell Chisolm, and the team includes Norwalk franchisee owner Darrell Tyson and Chef Bion “BG” Green. The restaurant's menu offers a wide varie…
New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide
New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide Fifty restaurants nationwide have been selected by The New York Times as "restaurants we love most in 2022." The selections include eateries from Portland, Maine to Eastsound in Washington State, and include restaurants in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Oklahoma, among other states, including two in Nashville, Tennessee, and two in Coral Gables, Florida. The list was published on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Connecticut didn't make the cut, but neighboring New York State had six restaurants selected, with five of them in New York City: Bonnies: Cited for making Cantonese cuisine "seem new a…
Popular CT Eatery Offers Unique Way To Shovel Down Its Tasty Offerings Popular CT Eatery Offers Unique Way To Shovel Down Its Tasty Offerings
Popular CT Eatery Offers Unique Way To Shovel Down Its Tasty Offerings A popular Connecticut eatery known for its ramen and seafood dishes is seeing praise for the unique way guests can "shovel" down their meals. Litchfield County restaurant Yoko Kitchen is located at 254 Danbury Road in New Milford. The owners report that the restaurant's menu focuses on a modern interpretation of classic dishes using high-quality ingredients. Some dishes on the menu include lobster rolls, chicken fried rice, curry seafood, yaki ramen, along with a variety of boiled seafood dishes. Find the full menu on the restaurant's website. Some online reviewers have praised the fact t…
Here Are Eight Brand-New Eateries Expected To Make Splash In Hamptons This Summer, Report Says Here Are Eight Brand-New Eateries Expected To Make Splash In Hamptons This Summer, Report Says
Here Are Eight Brand-New Eateries Expected To Make Splash In Hamptons This Summer, Report Says A variety of new restaurants are set to make a splash in the Hamptons this summer, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The news outlet reported that the restaurants span a variety of types of food, from upscale seafood eateries to expanding pizzerias from established owners.  Bloomberg reported that the following eateries are set to open up this summer or have recently begun serving guests: Roberta's, a pizzeria in Montauk O by Kissaki, a Japanese restaurant located at 47 Montauk Highway in East Hampton Lobster Roll, located at 32 Montauk Highway in Southampton, and an off-shoo…
This Eatery Named Most Romantic Restaurant In CT This Eatery Named Most Romantic Restaurant In CT
This Eatery Named Most Romantic Restaurant In CT For those searching for a good spot to celebrate Valentine's Day in Connecticut, a food publication has shared its pick for the most romantic restaurant in the state. Fresh Salt, located in Middlesex County, was named Connecticut's most romantic restaurant by Eat This, Not That in the publication's ranking of the most romantic restaurants in all 50 states. The Old Saybrook eatery made the list thanks to its romantic views of the Long Island Sound. The restaurant offers a wide variety of seafood dishes, including fresh clams and oysters from the raw bar and grilled North Atlantic salmo…
Popular Eatery With Two Fairfield County Locales Named CT's Top Food Truck Popular Eatery With Two Fairfield County Locales Named CT's Top Food Truck
Popular Eatery With Two Fairfield County Locales Named CT's Top Food Truck Hey lobster lovers, especially lobster roll lovers, one of Connecticut's favorite food trucks has been named the state's best by the Eat This, Not That! website. LobsterCraft, with two food trucks and three shops in Connecticut, in the Town of Fairfield, Greenwich, and in West Hartford, won for its many takes on yummy lobster rolls. "Those who say a cold Maine lobster roll isn't really their jam will likely fall in love with the warm, buttered Connecticut-style version served up by LobsterCraft," the website said. Owned by Mike Harden, a "real-life" lobster fisherman, LobsterCraft says on …
Here's How Many Minutes Of Your Life Eating A Single Hot Dog Can Cost You, New Study Says Here's How Many Minutes Of Your Life Eating A Single Hot Dog Can Cost You, New Study Says
Here's How Many Minutes Of Your Life Eating A Single Hot Dog Can Cost You, New Study Says There's some news that may be disappointing to many lovers of one of America's favorite dishes. And frankly speaking -- make that frank-ly speaking -- it's not good. Eating a hot dog could cost a person 36 minutes of healthy life, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan. Researchers looked at more than 5,800 foods and ranked them "by their nutritional disease burden to humans and their impact on the environment," News Medical reported. The ranking was based on the Health Nutritional Index, which calculates the net beneficial or detrimental health burden …
Fairfield County Eatery Gains Acclaim As Favorite New Dining Spot Fairfield County Eatery Gains Acclaim As Favorite New Dining Spot
Fairfield County Eatery Gains Acclaim As Favorite New Dining Spot If you are looking for good homemade pasta, thick steaks, and fresh seafood in a trendy, modern atmosphere, then a visit to Divina in Fairfield County should check all the boxes. Located inside the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Stamford, Divina is a new venture for the owners of longtime favorite Table 104. Sophisticated, but relaxed with a unique menu is probably the best way to describe the restaurant that is quickly gaining a reputation among local foodies and it shows plenty of five-star reviews on Yelp. "Italian food with a modern twist," said one Yelper. "The restaurant has an open…
This Popular Fairfield County Seafood Restaurant Draws Diners From Near, Far This Popular Fairfield County Seafood Restaurant Draws Diners From Near, Far
This Popular Fairfield County Seafood Restaurant Draws Diners From Near, Far Love a little crab thrown in with some truffle fries, and a great salmon? Oh, wait, and maybe a tasty slider?  Then you'll want to head to The Crab Shell in Stamford. Even during COVID-19 pandemic times, fans of the restaurant on the water from both near and far, can't seem to say enough good things about the longtime restaurant.  The restaurant says it doesn't fool around when it comes to its patrons' health and follow all Connecticut regulations and CDC guidelines, in addition to modified table layout to operate at 50 percent reduced capacity indoors and ensuring a minimum of …
Char Making Mark As American-Style Restaurant Specializing In Seafood In Greenwich Char Making Mark As American-Style Restaurant Specializing In Seafood In Greenwich
Char Making Mark As American-Style Restaurant Specializing In Seafood In Greenwich Char Restaurant is a rustic and romantic American eatery specializing in seafood and other classics. Located at 2 South Water Street in Greenwich, Char Restaurant’s wide range of fresh menu options created with locally sourced ingredients have contributed to its long-standing reputation as an area staple. Serving lunch, dinner, drinks and dessert, Char Restaurant features seasonal menus and daily specials while maintaining an upscale and modern aesthetic: “The Restaurant was built using reclaimed wood throughout the building. The wall coverings are former floor joists from old buildin…
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 “…
New Fish Market Opens In Fairfield Bringing Fresh Seafood, Handmade Sushi Items To Post Road New Fish Market Opens In Fairfield Bringing Fresh Seafood, Handmade Sushi Items To Post Road
New Fish Market Opens In Fairfield Bringing Fresh Seafood, Handmade Sushi Items To Post Road There is a new fish market on Route 1 in Fairfield. Its owners Frank Lanzo and Jardar Nygaard are lifelong fishermen and also friends for 20 years The new market which officially opens Wednesday, May 15  at 1499 Post Road carries fresh seafood and a variety of handmade sushi items. “Our specialty is seafood, plain and simple. We have both done it so long, that we can do it in our sleep. As lifelong anglers, commercial fishermen, and aquaculturists, our experience, and contacts allow us to trace all of our products to the source," said Lanzo. Both men have worked extensively on c…
Greenwich's Char Restaurant Specializes In Seafood With Mediterranean Flavors Greenwich's Char Restaurant Specializes In Seafood With Mediterranean Flavors
Greenwich's Char Restaurant Specializes In Seafood With Mediterranean Flavors Char Restaurant has been serving up specialty seafood and flavorful Mediterranean fare in Greenwich for more than half a decade. Located at 2 S. Water Street, the eatery uses locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible to provide fresh and authentic seafood, burgers, steaks, chicken, salads and more. The wide array of lunch and dinner options makes the locale perfect for guests with both simple or more refined tastes. The contemporary atmosphere of Char can be attributed to its use of reclaimed wood throughout the building as well as its antique pine cabinetry. Its modernized lighting fix…
Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant Serves Up Specials With Festive Flare In Norwalk Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant Serves Up Specials With Festive Flare In Norwalk
Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant Serves Up Specials With Festive Flare In Norwalk Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant, located at 86 Washington Street in Norwalk, has become a big hit thanks to its flavorful specials and array of wines and specialty cocktails. The Spanish/Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, which doubles as both a music venue and event space, is run by seasoned South American restaurateurs Juan ‘Vinny’ Gonzalez, Galo Aleman and Jose-Luis Contreras. The bar and eatery serves up a huge array of authentic tapas, fresh salads, seafood, paella and more. With more than 200 ratings and a solid 4.5/5 stars on Yelp, it’s clear to see that TWB&R’s reputation is gr…
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…
These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated Among Best For Seafood In CT These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated Among Best For Seafood In CT
These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated Among Best For Seafood In CT A newly compiled list by Connecticut Magazine has ranked two Fairfield County eateries for their superior seafood selections. Lucas Local: Lucas Local Oyster Bar in Newtown features a huge variety of some of the freshest fare in the area. Located at 48 S. Main Street, Lucas Local is consistently rolling out new seasonal options as well. Don’t forget to check out happy hours Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. — customers can take their pick from $1.25 oysters, $8 cocktails and $5 wine and local drafts. For more information, visit the website. The Whelk: Located at 5…