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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List For 2021 Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List For 2021
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List For 2021 When it comes to quality restaurants, Connecticut is tops in New England, at least according to Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2021. Three eateries from the Nutmeg State made the list.  Rhode Island and Maine each had one. Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire had none. Here's the rundown: 23. Los Andes Restaurant – Providence, RI (Providence County) 33. Tacos El Azteca – Norwalk, CT (Fairfield County) Click here for a Daily Voice story on Tacos El Azteca. 60. Grassroots Ice Cream – Granby, CT (Hartford County) 61. September in Bangkok – New Haven, CT (N…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Hidden Gem' Restaurant Stands Out For Authentic Cuisine, No-Frills Atmosphere 'Hidden Gem' Restaurant Stands Out For Authentic Cuisine, No-Frills Atmosphere
'Hidden Gem' Restaurant Stands Out For Authentic Cuisine, No-Frills Atmosphere In Chicopee, off the beaten path, in between a driving school and an accounting firm is a “hidden gem” restaurant that has local foodies buzzing. Cana Korean Restaurant stands out, just not from the street. In online reviews, diners praise Cana for its authentic cuisine and knowledgeable staff who serve up a varied menu in a no-frills atmosphere. Menu standouts at Cana include Spicy Chicken Bulgogi, Shumai (shrimp dumplings), Kimbap, Sweet and Sour Pork, Donkatsu (“deep-fried pork in a crispy coat served with Korean style coleslaw”), Yakisoba, sweet potato noodles, and Stone pot Bibim-Ba…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Fairfield County Pizzeria Gets Rave Reviews For Thin Crust, Tasty Toppings Fairfield County Pizzeria Gets Rave Reviews For Thin Crust, Tasty Toppings
Fairfield County Pizzeria Gets Rave Reviews For Thin Crust, Tasty Toppings If your teeth are calling for a super-thin, crispy pizza to sink into to, then Riko's Pizza, with three. Fairfield County locations, is your spot. Known for being a friendly place that just happens to specialize in thin, crispy pies, Riko's has become a favorite with foodies and Yelpers alike. Located in Stamford (two locations) and Norwalk, Riko's owners said they want their customers to feel like family and go all out to make it happen with friendly staff and good service. But of course, the pizza is the real story of Riko's and they use fresh ingredients for all their pizzas. Here's h…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Western Mass Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Western Mass Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong
Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Western Mass Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Not many Northampton restaurants can say they were part of the funky city before it was cool. But as they come up on 50 years in the business, Fitzwilly’s Restaurant can claim a hand in its renaissance. Opened in 1974, Fitzwilly’s on Main Street near the Truck-Eating Bridge, serves updated-takes on classic American dishes for lunch and dinner. The restaurant was part of the vanguard in Northampton's 1980s transformation from a depressed suburb to the thriving art, dining, and entertainment destination that it is today.  During COVID-19, Fitzwilly’s is opening daily for indoor dining …

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by Kristin Palpini
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Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong
Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Not many Northampton restaurants can say they were part of the funky city before it was cool. But as they come up on 50 years in the business, Fitzwilly’s Restaurant can claim a hand in its renaissance. Opened in 1974, Fitzwilly’s on Main Street near the Truck-Eating Bridge, serves updated-takes on classic American dishes for lunch and dinner. The restaurant was part of the vanguard in Northampton's 1980s transformation from a depressed suburb to the thriving art, dining, and entertainment destination that it is today.  During COVID-19, Fitzwilly’s is opening daily for indoor dining …

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by Kristin Palpini
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Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List When it comes to quality restaurants, Connecticut is tops in New England, at least according to Yelp's brand-new Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2021. Three eateries from the Nutmeg State made the list.  Rhode Island and Maine each had one. Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hamphire had none. Here's the rundown: 23. Los Andes Restaurant – Providence, RI (Providence County) 33. Tacos El Azteca – Norwalk, CT (Fairfield County) Click here for a Daily Voice story on Tacos El Azteca. 60. Grassroots Ice Cream – Granby, CT (Hartford County) 61. September in Bangkok – New Hav…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List When it comes to quality restaurants, Connecticut is tops in New England, at least according to Yelp's brand-new Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2021. Three eateries from the Nutmeg State made the list.  Rhode Island and Maine each had one. Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire had none. Here's the rundown: 23. Los Andes Restaurant – Providence, RI (Providence County) 33. Tacos El Azteca – Norwalk, CT (Fairfield County) Click here for a Daily Voice story on Tacos El Azteca. 60. Grassroots Ice Cream – Granby, CT (Hartford County) 61. September in Bangkok – New Ha…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Western Mass Eatery Emerges As Go-To Destination For Italian Cuisine After One Year In Business Western Mass Eatery Emerges As Go-To Destination For Italian Cuisine After One Year In Business
Western Mass Eatery Emerges As Go-To Destination For Italian Cuisine After One Year In Business Just ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the Valley’s most popular fine-dining restauranteurs opened a little Italian spot in Longmeadow. Posto by The Federal is located in The Longmeadow Shops and serves “old-school new Italian” dishes. While Posto and The Federal share the same executive chef, Michael Presnal, Posto is more casual than the Agawam fine-dining destination. Whereas The Federal does service with elegance on white lenient, Posto does service with elegance on newspaper tissue printed to look like vintage news articles. Since opening in October 2019, online reviews have pra…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Acclaimed Pioneer Valley Steakhouse Draws Diners From Near, Far Acclaimed Pioneer Valley Steakhouse Draws Diners From Near, Far
Acclaimed Pioneer Valley Steakhouse Draws Diners From Near, Far The Federal in Agawam has a reputation for being a go-to restaurant for special dinners and celebrations - even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The venerable fine-dining establishment has been able to package that celebratory spirit into its new curbside pickup service. Take-out from The Federal can be ordered Tuesday-Saturday, 4-8 p.m. The menu includes house favorites like “a bucket of balls” (risotto balls with black truffle butter and snipped chives), chef’s hand-cut steak tartare, roasted rosemary duck breast, wild forest mushroom tagliatelle, fig and prosciutto pizza, and warm Nutella c…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Three CT Restaurants, Including One In Fairfield County, Make Yelp's Top 100 Three CT Restaurants, Including One In Fairfield County, Make Yelp's Top 100
Three CT Restaurants, Including One In Fairfield County, Make Yelp's Top 100 If you're looking for a reason to try a new restaurant Yelp just gave you three reasons by naming three restaurants in the state to their eighth annual Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2021 list. Making the much-coveted list this year includes Tacos El Azteca in Norwalk at No. 33; Grassroots Ice Cream in Granby at No. 60, and September in Bangkok in New Haven at No. 61. To determine the top faves, Yelp reached out to the user community first, requesting individuals to submit restaurants that they can’t wait to return to in 2021. Then the science team went to work to determine the top 100…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Bistro Provides French Take On Asian Fare In Fairfield County New Bistro Provides French Take On Asian Fare In Fairfield County
New Bistro Provides French Take On Asian Fare In Fairfield County If you're in the mood for a little five-star dining with an Asian fusion, then the new bistro Orienta in Greenwich is a must to add to your list. Opened in May 2020, as a sister site to oh so French "Le Penguin," Orienta features such classics as chicken satay and pad that. But of course, all done with a flair that's a bit different from your typical oriental cuisine. Run by Adrien Blech and his wife Suzanne, the mastermind in the kitchen is their son Adrien as the executive chef who has more than 13 years of experience in such hot spots as the Soho House LA, Le Bernardin, Guy Savoy. …

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by Kathy Reakes