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This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings
This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings An iconic New Haven County pizzeria has been recognized as one of the best places to grab a slice in the entire country according to a new list from Food & Wine.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, located in New Haven at 157 Wooster St., was listed as one of the top 28 pizzerias in America in a new list released by Food & Wine in June 2023.  One of the oldest pizzerias in the country, the New Haven location was opened by Frank Pepe all the way back in 1925 and is known for its New Haven-style coal-fired "apizza."  The eatery is perhaps best known for both its classic t…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
This Diner Named CT's Best In Brand-New Rankings This Diner Named CT's Best In Brand-New Rankings
This Diner Named CT's Best In Brand-New Rankings A small eatery known for its freshly-made corned beef hash and home fries was named the best diner in Connecticut in a new list from Food & Wine. The Laurel Diner, located in the New Haven County town of Southbury, is Connecticut's best diner, the publication announced in its list of the best diners in each state published on Friday, May 27. The diner is located at 544 Main St. South. Food & Wine noted that while the diner is small and less flashy than other eateries, its menu is what draws guests in.  "This is an outstanding place! Their varied breakfast menu can't be beat,"…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
This Fairfield County Bakery Named One Of Best For Bread In Connecticut, New Report Says This Fairfield County Bakery Named One Of Best For Bread In Connecticut, New Report Says
This Fairfield County Bakery Named One Of Best For Bread In Connecticut, New Report Says Two Connecticut bakeries were named the best spots to buy bread in the state, according to a new ranking. Wave Hill Breads, located in Fairfield County, and Litchfield County's Bantam Bread Co. were both named to Food & Wine's ranking of "The Best Bread in Every State," published on Tuesday, Jan. 25. According to the site, Bantam Bread Co. is a longtime staple in the community, and it's known for its sourdough and Irish soda bread. Wave Hills Bread, which is located in Norwalk, was praised for its pain de campagne.  Find the full ranking here.

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
This Popular Farm/Restaurant Serves Up Best Ice Cream In Connecticut, New Report Says This Popular Farm/Restaurant Serves Up Best Ice Cream In Connecticut, New Report Says
This Popular Farm/Restaurant Serves Up Best Ice Cream In Connecticut, New Report Says If you only had time for one ice cream to lap up on a hot summer day, a new report says there's only one dairy in Connecticut that hits the high mark for great ice cream.  That dairy is Arethusa Farm, located in the borough of Bantam in Litchfield County. Known for its high butter-fat content, and classic New England flavors such as rum raisin, cherry, and coffee, all made with what the report in "Food & Wine" magazine says is the "best milk and cream in the state." Started by two Manolo Blahnik executives who lived across the street from the decaying farm and wanted to save their…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
This Is Favorite Sandwich In CT, Food & Wine Says: What Do You Think? This Is Favorite Sandwich In CT, Food & Wine Says: What Do You Think?
This Is Favorite Sandwich In CT, Food & Wine Says: What Do You Think? In a celebration of lunch, Food & Wine magazine has come out with a list of the best sandwiches in every state. And, in a move that supports the list’s acumen, they didn’t try to claim Mystic Pizza is a sandwich. (We all love Mystic, but there’s more to CT comfort food than that.) Can you guess what the top sandwich in Connecticut is? What makes a sandwich the “best” in each state, according to Food & Wine, is how iconic the food is. Visual appeal, trends, and availability were not considered. Also not allowed on the list: burgers, hotdogs, burritos, tacos, and barbecue. Sandwich l…

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by Kristin Palpini