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This CT Taco Spot Named Best In State In New Yelp Rankings
A taco joint doubling as a food truck and restaurant in Connecticut is the best in the entire state, according to new rankings by Yelp. Los Garcia Mexican Fusion, located in New Haven County at 836 East Main St. in Waterbury, was named the best taco restaurant in Connecticut in Yelp's "Best Taco Spot in Every State" report for 2024. The eatery, composed of an RV-sized trailer with an outdoor patio, a small building with indoor seating, and a smaller food truck, specializes in freshly made tacos with flour tortillas. Google Maps street view According to Yelp's write-up, …
Obituaries
Mom Of 2 ID'd As Victim Of 'Suspicious' Death At Apartment: Report
The body of a 37-year-old Connecticut woman found inside a Hartford County apartment has been identified as a mother of 2, NBC Connecticut reported. Lisa Beebe was found on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Parkridge Condominiums at 1320 Berlin Turnpike in Wethersfield. She leaves behind a young son and daughter, her obituary said. Paramedics were called to her apartment after receiving a report of a medical emergency. Authorities have not said what that was, but police ruled the circumstances "suspicious," officials said at the time. Investigators do not believe there is an ongoin…
Lifestyle
Gordon Ramsay's New CT Studio Kitchen Gets Roasted For Worldwide Debut On Hit Series
After a year of work, Gordon Ramsay's new studio in Connecticut is ready for its primetime debut Thursday night, Sept. 26, on Fox. The world-renowned chef and star plans to unveil the new kitchen at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket during the first episode of Season 23 of his hit series "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox. In a promo for the show, Ramsay takes a flamethrower to flambé the pitchfork logo on the front of the building. Related: Gordon Ramsay 'Lucky To Be Here' After Connecticut Crash Hell is back ! @HellsKitchenFOX returns tonight and it's only Head Chefs comp…
Lifestyle
Martha Stewart Clarifies Thanksgiving Plans
The homemaking guru and queen of Thanksgiving has spoken: she’s canceled the holiday get-together at her home, not the holiday itself. No need to fear — Thanksgiving is not actually canceled, Northern Westchester County resident and cooking icon Martha Stewart has announced, days after she professed that she was simply “turkeyed out.” In a three-slide Instagram carousel posted on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 21, she clarified to worried fans that she had not, in fact, given up the festive holiday altogether. Earlier Report: Katonah Resident Martha Stewart Cancels Thanksgiving “What…
Lifestyle
Former Westport Resident Martha Stewart Cancels Thanksgiving
Iconic homemaker and longtime New Yorker Martha Stewart said in an interview that she’s canceling Thanksgiving this year. Too much turkey? New, updated story - Turkey Day Saved: Martha Stewart Clarifies Thanksgiving Plans On Thursday, Nov. 16’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the Northern Westchester County resident and lifestyle guru revealed that she will not be hosting Thanksgiving this year. “Oh, I gave up Thanksgiving,” Stewart told Clarkson during her interview. Related: Martha Stewart's Bedford Home Available To Rent For Thanksgiving-Inspired Vacation “Nine gues…
Lifestyle
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 …
News
Obamas' Chef Drowns In Paddleboarding Accident Near Martha's Vineyard Estate
A missing paddleboarder found dead in Martha's Vineyard has been identified as the longtime chef to the Obamas. Tafari Campbell, age 45, of Dumfries, Virginia, was found some 100 feet from shore in water about 8 feet deep on Monday, July 24, after he went missing paddleboarding a day earlier, Massachusetts State Police said. Campbell was paddleboarding Sunday in Edgartown’s Great Pond near Turkeyland Cove when he fell into the water around 7:45 a.m., Massachusetts State Police said. Witnesses told troopers that he "appeared to briefly struggle to stay on the surface, and then submerg…
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: New Fairfield County Food Delivery Service Offers Care Packages For Family, Workers
Sick and tired of shoving cookies and chips in your mouth during the coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown? A smart Wilton resident might have the answer to your cravings and is launching a food delivery service to make sure no one has to violate any stay-at-home orders. He's come up with the perfect gluten-free recipe for arepas, those yummy slices of wonderfulness that you can find filled with everything from cheese to barbecue pork. In all truth, the arepas love started for Michael Fensterstock when his family's au pair from Colombia began missing her native food and decided to make arepas for…
Lifestyle
Move Over Martha: Trumbull’s Diane Morrisey Is Social Media’s Rising Foodie Star
Tomato Tortellini Beef Soup. That’s the recipe that was forwarded to me by a friend who raved about it and other recipes she’d found on the Facebook page Diane Morrisey Cooking. After picking up a few ingredients at my local supermarket, I was ready to give it a try on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Not difficult to make, hearty, and filling. Perfect comfort food. Family and guests loved it. Diane Morrisey's Tomato Tortellini Beef Soup.Instagram: Diane Morrisey Cooking It made me curious about Trumbull resident Diane Morrisey. Who is this woman, a mom who talks real, budget-friendly, family f…
Lifestyle
Holiday Season Heightens Importance Of Safe Food Handling, USDA Says
The USDA has issued a food safety reminder to all of those planning to cook or transport large amounts of food for upcoming holiday gatherings this season. Here are some of its takeaways: When it comes to doneness, don’t just chance it; use a food thermometer to determine the internal temperature of whatever meat you’re cooking. Here’s where they should fall: Ground beef: 160 degrees F Duck: 165 degrees F Veal: 145 degrees F Turkey: 165 degrees F Pork: 145 degrees F Steak: 145 degrees F Goose: 165 degrees F Beef, pork, lamb, and veal should also rest for three full minutes before being ca…
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