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Michelin-Starred Chef To Open First CT Restaurant In Fairfield County Michelin-Starred Chef To Open First CT Restaurant In Fairfield County
Michelin-Starred Chef To Open First CT Restaurant In Fairfield County A Michelin-starred chef who owns multiple popular restaurants in the region will soon debut his first Connecticut eatery in Fairfield County.  Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, of Inn at Pound Ridge fame, will open Happy Monkey in Greenwich in late spring, according to representatives. The restaurant will be located at 376 Greenwich Ave. and will offer Latin-inspired cuisine, including small and large plates, crudos, salads, tacos, and more. “I’m thrilled to be a part of Greenwich’s vibrant culinary scene, and have long eyed Connecticut as a prospective location,” Vongerichten said…

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by Nicole Valinote
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This Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Varied Menu In Scenic Setting This Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Varied Menu In Scenic Setting
This Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Varied Menu In Scenic Setting What can you say about a restaurant in Northern Westchester that is owned by two-Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten other than it's, well, impressive. And fabulous and casual and just welcoming, it is what you will find at his venture in Pound Ridge, at The Inn. Here, the famed chef cultivates seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine, with ingredients sourced from the Hudson Valley and New England whenever possible. And that includes pizza. Yes, pizza. Nestled in a building built in 1833 as a residence and later as an inn, the entire restaurant has been renovated to preserve as many o…

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by Kathy Reakes