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Surf’s Up @ Summer Beach Food + Wine Tasting to Benefit United Way – Calf Pasture Beach, CT
Published on 2012-05-25 10:04:54
- We know where you’ll be Tuesday, 6/12 from 6-8 pm: Stew Leonard’s Grill at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. Drink this up: over 75 different beers and wines to taste. Many of the wines to be sampled are Connecticut produced, and lots of the beer is also local and actually microbrew. Don’t stop there, [...] > read more
A World of Flavors, Local Flare @ Harlan Social – Stamford (Harbor Point), CT
Published on 2012-05-23 20:26:40
Executive Chef Stephen Lewandowski has been all across the world, and has honed his culinary skills at some of the best restaurants in NYC. We’re talking about Executive Chef at restaurants such as Tribeca Grill and the Myriad Restaurant Group. As the opening of Lewandowski’s new spot drew near, we began to wonder about his [...] > read more
Win 2 One-Day Passes to Sun BBQ Fest AND a Weber Grill!
Published on 2012-05-23 13:05:00
A few weeks ago we told you about the largest BBQ event that’s going down in Connecticut, Sun BBQ Fest. Three days of awesome, BBQ goodness from June 1-3, 2012. Lucky for you, the kind and generous people at Mohegan Sun and Sun BBQ Fest are offering up some great swag for one lucky winner. [...] > read more
Art Greenwich, May 24-28: Food, Drinks, Music, + Art on a Megayacht…Awesome!
Published on 2012-05-21 06:56:49
Ever wonder why Andy Samberg from SNL and Lonely Island sang, “I’m on a Boat“? After you’ve hit up Art Greenwich from May 24-28, you might have a similar experience and feeling. Now, you might not be rocking a nautical-themed pashmina, but there’s lots to check out on SeaFair. Check it: a 228 foot megayacht [...] > read more
Fun-raiser: Wild Wine, Beer + Food Safari 2012 @ The Beardsley Zoo – Bridgeport, CT
Published on 2012-05-19 08:15:52
*-* Isn’t that just the cutest picture you’ve ever seen? Is he holding up the wine to observe the color before he swishes it around? Is he raising it as a toast to all animals at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport? Or, is he ready to down some of the good red stuff? Well, I [...] > read more
Win 4 Dip Certificates for The Melting Pot in Darien, Westwood, or White Plains
Published on 2012-05-18 16:05:17
Did you just read about our recent dip into The Melting Pot in Darien? We dipped the heck out of almost everything in existence. Veggies, fruits, dumplings, steak, lobster, bananas, Oreo crusted marhsmallows. Well, that wasn’t all with the cheese. There was a rich Coq au Vin broth and a decadently devourworthy Chocolate Wildberry Crunch [...] > read more
A Cheeseaphobe Dips into The Melting Pot – Darien, CT
Published on 2012-05-18 14:10:42
So, don’t hate…I have an aversion to most cheeses and because of that never tried fondue. So you could understand my apprehension, then, when we were invited to try out the seasonal menu called Big Night Out America at The Melting Pot. Melted cheese…in a pot…dipping stuff in it. I didn’t know how I’d deal, [...] > read more
Wholesome Wave and a Fundraiser to Go Hog Wild Over!
Published on 2012-05-17 13:40:12
- Kristien and I were sitting by the fireplace of The Inn at Sweet Water Farms in the Berskshires last year, enjoying the warmth, sipping on some wine and spirits, and reading. We had picked The Inn at Sweet Water Farms because it was named a top bed & breakfast for foodies to stay. Why, you ask? [...] > read more
Colony Grill to Serve Breakfast Pizza Before Memorial Day Parade – Fairfield, CT
Published on 2012-05-16 07:26:24
You know the list of ingredients to choose from at Colony Grill: Meatball, sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onions, black olives, cherry peppers, stingers, hot oil, anchovies, peppers, and bacon. Well, they’re adding a few more into the mix this Memorial Day, 5/28. At their Fairfield location on Post Road starting at 8:30 am, you’ll be able [...] > read more
Visit the Pez Factory and Pop in Some Sweet Candy Fun – Orange, CT
Published on 2012-05-15 07:46:11
Kristien’s parents were in our ‘hood recently and we were scrambling to find something to do. A few days ago we found out about the Pez factory and Visitor Center in Orange, CT. Well, all signs pointed to going. We saw an article on Connecticut Day Trips and had a few friends who talked about the [...] > read more
Malloy Signs Liquor Bill and *POOF* Connecticut Has Sunday Liquor Sales!
Published on 2012-05-14 16:49:39
Pardon the very hairy hand, I’m Italian after all. We know it was coming, but most didn’t expect it to happen this quickly. Yes, Dannel Malloy, Governor of Connecticut, signed Sunday liquor sales into existence today. Starting this Sunday, 5/20/12, you’ll be able to buy liquor, beer, and wine at your favorite shops and you’ll [...] > read more
Bandapalooza 2012: Food, Drinks, + Voting in Your Fave Bands to Alive @ Five
Published on 2012-05-14 07:51:45
Last year we told you about Bandapalooza, the contest that pits local bands against each other for the right, pleasure, and honor to play at Alive @ Five. Last year was band against band, in a bracket-like competition with three finalists. This year things are a bit different. You’ll still be able to check out [...] > read more
Where to Get Craft Brew in Fairfield County, CT: Celebrating American Craft Beer Week
Published on 2012-05-11 10:19:56
Beer! Who doesn’t love beer? Well, let’s be more specific…who doesn’t love a GOOD beer? Yeah, the kind of beer that has love, passion, and a whole lotta attention built into it. Lucky for us here in the good ol’ country of America that we have a week devoted just to that: American Craft Beer [...] > read more
Fairfield Cheese Company Celebrates 3 Years w/ Free Cheese Tasting + Burgers!
Published on 2012-05-10 16:40:07
If you remember that commercial, you probably feel really old and wonder why you even liked it to begin with. If you’ve never seen that commercial, you probably wonder how we came to love cheese when there were commercials like that. Despite that inglorious ad, spouting the virtues of a world with cheese, the melty [...] > read more
Step on the brakes for this delicioso Venezuelan spot! Masas Resturant – Norwalk, CT
Published on 2012-05-10 11:03:42
Pretty much everyone in Fairfield County knows they can find great Venezuelan food at Valencia Luncheria, but we bet most of you have driven right on by another Venezuelan hidden gem in Norwalk 100x and never thought twice about it. Well, we’re here to tell you next time you drive by 330 Westport Avenue (past [...] > read more
Three Hopeful Locals Compete to Be the Next MasterChef on FOX!
Published on 2012-05-09 16:09:44
MasterChef is a blast to watch. 100 people from all walks of life compete with each other, week after week, in hopes of becoming the next MasterChef. Kristien and I have faithfully watched both seasons and we’re super excited for the third season. Chefs must learn skills or cook with specific ingredients, then they are [...] > read more
Enough Sushi for a Whale at Sushi X II – Stamford, CT
Published on 2012-05-08 07:17:50
So, two Italians walk into a Japanese restaurant on St. Patrick’s Day. Oh, it’s no joke. See, when the urge for sushi hits you, it’s nearly impossible to shake it even if it was St. Patty’s Day. Yeah, we should’ve been eating corn beef and cabbage and throwing back some beers. We wanted to try [...] > read more
Beaujolais & Beyond: Food, Wine, and Auctions for Fairfield Chamber Fundraiser
Published on 2012-05-07 13:14:49
Take some great food, throw in some wine, and add in a dash of silent and live auctions and you’ve got Beaujolais & Beyond. This fun (and tasty) fundraising event will help to benefit The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. What? You think that all the awesome stuff and support that they give to the community [...] > read more
Connecticut’s Largest BBQ Fest Coming to Mohegan Sun!
Published on 2012-05-04 07:42:04
Need your BBQ fix and need it soon? Well, check out the largest BBQ Fest in Connecticut at Mohegan Sun from June 1st-June 3rd. Yes, that’s three days of BBQ. Three days. Sun BBQ Fest goes down in the Winter Parking Lot, so start stretching those bellies. Just a sampling of what to expect: BBQ [...] > read more
Breakfast from the farm to our hungry bellies at Estia’s American in Darien, CT
Published on 2012-05-03 06:46:41
A few weeks ago we told you about Colin Ambrose and Carissa Waechter starting up Estia’s American in Darien, an offshoot of Estia’s Little Kitchen in Sag Harbor, NY. One of the best parts about Estia’s American is their focus on fresh, local food from farms. You notice this almost immediately when you walk in and [...] > read more
Drink Beer at SBC, Help Kids with Muscular Dystrophy. Win-Win!
Published on 2012-05-03 06:44:31
We love charity events, but we especially love charity events that make it easy for people of all walks to show their support! Just like this super simple, super awesome event at Southport Brewing Company (SBC) that our Facebook friend, James Lacerenza, informed us of. Yes, the same James who has an official day named [...] > read more
Chef Prasad Chirnomula of Thali on Food Network’s Chopped Tonight
Published on 2012-05-01 16:36:53
Yes, you read that correctly. Chef Prasad Chirnomula of Thali and Oaxaca Kitchen fame will be showing off his culinary chops tonight at 10 pm on Chopped. Tune to Food Network and see Prasad’s other three challengers and to see what he’s up against! Each episode is a contest of quick thinking, culinary technique, and [...] > read more
Celebrate National Burger Month with a Fairfield County Burgerpedia
Published on 2012-05-01 07:10:54
May is the holiest of all months. Yes, carnivores, it is when we pay homage to our best friend: the hamburger. See, May is National Burger Month and there’s no better way to say you’re American than shoveling down a hamburger with fries and a shake. In order to celebrate, we’ve put together a nice [...] > read more
Helping you set expectations for Darien Social – Darien, CT
Published on 2012-04-30 16:36:51
When we first found out about Darien Social opening, we were excited at the prospects of having a great hangout nearby that featured a wide selection of beer and elevated bar food served as small plates. Especially since it was created by Nick Biello who was originally behind Burger Bar & Bistro in Norwalk, and once at [...] > read more
Jason Sobocinski + John Barricelli Book Signing and Tasting for The Wakeman Town Farm, 5/6
Published on 2012-04-29 07:24:52
Yes, after a successful swag run that included white shoes at $20 at Marshall’s Shoes in Westport, I snuck into Barnes & Noble while Kristien oohed and aahed over the vast array of shoes. Barnes & Noble, my oasis, my escape from the monotony of shoe shopping…how I love you. Well, wouldn’t you know what [...] > read more
Volére: fashionable wine, in a purse? Taste it + buy it at Stew Leonard’s Wines!
Published on 2012-04-26 18:42:30
We’ve all heard the jokes about people who drink boxed wine and maybe you even took part in such stereotypical behavior. Well, let’s be fair…boxed wine does seem to have a stigma attached to it. There are great advantages, though: • Lasts longer • Usually a great deal • Great for parties • User friendly…twist [...] > read more
Sixpoint Brewery Beer Soon to Be Sold in Connecticut!
Published on 2012-04-26 06:52:02
May 24, Statewide, The fulfillment of all your beer-laden dreams. Yes, it’s true. If you keep eating your Wheaties and saying your prayers bruthha, Sixpoint Brewery will start to ship their bottled liquid awesomeness to Connecticut retailers. They have a devoted following in New York, Massachusets, Vermont, and beyond and if you’re a beerocrat, you [...] > read more
A weekend of decadence with drinks, food, art & more at the Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Weekend
Published on 2012-04-26 06:49:44
Well, we know if you’re reading our blog you clearly love food, wine and beer, so we KNOW you’ll be all about Westchester Magazine’s 2nd annual Wine & Food Weekend coming up on May 17-20 at The Ritz Carlton Westchester in White Plains. Ritz Carlton, oooo fancy. But don’t worry, with events like the BBQ, Burgers [...] > read more
¡Ay, Caramba! Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Fairfield County, CT
Published on 2012-04-23 07:00:44
Cinco De Mayo is almost at hand, so let’s celebrate by checking out some of our old favorites or by finding new favorites. We’ve tried to put together the best list possible, but certainly let us know if you have a favorite that should be included on here. A few prerequisites for this list: great [...] > read more
Café D’Azur Celebrates One Year in Darien with Killer $25 Dinner Deal
Published on 2012-04-21 14:11:15
One of our favorite places in Stamford used to be Myrna’s. We say used to be because they closed down, moved shop to Darien, and opened up under a new name with a new concept. Café D’Azur is the name, crepes, Mediterranean, and Lebanese is their game. We’ve been sitting on a post about Café [...] > read more
Whole Foods and Michel Nischan celebrate Earth Day with sustainable fish and tweet chat
Published on 2012-04-21 06:40:27
Starting on Earth Day, 4/22/12, Whole Foods Market will only sell sustainable fish at their stores across the United States. The kind of seafood they will no longer be selling is called red-rated. Basically, there are three levels to describe fish bought in a store as explained on the Whole Foods Market site: GREEN / BEST CHOICE: [...] > read more
Take a Taste of Westport to Benefit CLASP Home
Published on 2012-04-20 06:58:49
*-* Clasp Homes offers people with autism and related developmental disabilities opportunities for growth, happiness, and success and also provides them with homes. To help raise money to fund their cause, they have put together the 8th Annual Taste of Westport. Well, get ready to do some major chomping and drinking on May 3. The [...] > read more
OmNomCT Wins Best Blog and Best Writing for the Web from CT Press Club!
Published on 2012-04-19 10:11:19
When it rains, it pours! On the heels of receiving The Hartford Courant Websters award for Best Food Blog in CT, we just received word yesterday that Kristien and I received two first place awards in the annual Connecticut Press Club awards. The first place awards are in the categories of Best Blog and Best [...] > read more
Our dish on 14 dishes at Cactus Rose Cantina- Wilton, CT
Published on 2012-04-17 06:49:17
*Click a picture to start the gallery* We had the fortunate opportunity a few months ago, thanks to local foodie and PR extraordinaire Linda Kavanagh, to enjoy a complimentary press dinner at Cactus Rose Cantina in Wilton, CT that would prove to be a record breaking number of courses. And now we want to share [...] > read more
Taco Eating Contest at Picanté Fresh in Stamford on Cinco de Mayo ¡Man Up!
Published on 2012-04-16 16:35:58
- Cinco de Mayo. A day to down large quantities of guacamole, margaritas, chomp away on burritos, and to swallow tacos whole. Here’s a new way to celebrate: eat tacos until you give up and scream out ¡Ay Dios Mio! or until you are crowned El Champion. You’ll need to head to Picanté Fresh Mexican Grill on [...] > read more
Taco Eating Contest at Picanté Fresh in Stamford on Cinco de Mayo ¡Man Up!
Published on 2012-04-16 16:35:58
- Cinco de Mayo. A day to down large quantities of guacamole, margaritas, chomp away on burritos, and to swallow tacos whole. Here’s a new way to celebrate: eat tacos until you give up and scream out ¡Ay Dios Mio! or until you are crowned El Champion. You’ll need to head to Picanté Fresh Mexican Grill on [...] > read more
Drink good beer, eat good food, rescue good doggies at Bull N’ Brew on May 19 in Wilton, CT!
Published on 2012-04-15 09:36:58
If you’re a doggie lover like us, the stories of Karuna Bully Rescue will have you all teary eyed. But, the good news is, you can do something to help by getting tickets to the awesome Bull N’ Brew event on May 19 in Wilton, CT. Why it’s important to help out: Annie spent most of her [...] > read more
Drink good beer, eat good food, rescue good doggies at Bull N’ Brew on May 19 in Wilton, CT!
Published on 2012-04-15 09:36:58
If you’re a doggie lover like us, the stories of Karuna Bully Rescue will have you all teary eyed. But, the good news is, you can do something to help by getting tickets to the awesome Bull N’ Brew event on May 19 in Wilton, CT. Why it’s important to help out: Annie spent most of her [...] > read more
Cooking up Fun at Family Farm Fridays – Stamford Museum and Nature Center
Published on 2012-04-13 08:28:39
It’s pretty clear from our previous posts how much we love going to The Stamford Museum and Nature Center. There are fun events like Maple Sugar Fest Weekend and the Model Ts to Mustangs car show, they have rotating exhibits on display, they have lots of animals to fawn over, and they have Family Farm [...] > read more
Cooking up Fun at Family Farm Fridays – Stamford Museum and Nature Center
Published on 2012-04-13 08:28:39
It’s pretty clear from our previous posts how much we love going to The Stamford Museum and Nature Center. There are fun events like Maple Sugar Fest Weekend and the Model Ts to Mustangs car show, they have rotating exhibits on display, they have lots of animals to fawn over, and they have Family Farm [...] > read more
Baseball, Desserts, Plays, Restaurant Deals and more with What’s Cooking in Bridgeport CT
Published on 2012-04-13 07:44:08
Not all restaurant weeks are built the same. Case in point: What’s Cooking in Bridgeport 2012. Not only will you get many chances at great deals with prix fixe meals, but you’ll also get to take part in fun entertainment and arts activities. Checking out a Bridgeport Bluefish game is a must, btw. That pesky [...] > read more
Baseball, Desserts, Plays, Restaurant Deals and more with What’s Cooking in Bridgeport CT
Published on 2012-04-13 07:44:08
Not all restaurant weeks are built the same. Case in point: What’s Cooking in Bridgeport 2012. Not only will you get many chances at great deals with prix fixe meals, but you’ll also get to take part in fun entertainment and arts activities. Checking out a Bridgeport Bluefish game is a must, btw. That pesky [...] > read more
Dolce Cubano Rum Bar & Restaurant to Spice up Stamford Waterfront
Published on 2012-04-12 06:07:26
If you’re familiar with Stamford restaurants by the water, you’ve probably had some food and drink down at Paradise Grill (next to The Crab Shell). And if you’re familiar with what really great food is, then you were probably disappointed. With such a great spot, it could’ve been so much more! Well OmNom’ers, it will [...] > read more
Dolce Cubano Rum Bar & Restaurant to Spice up Stamford Waterfront
Published on 2012-04-12 06:07:26
If you’re familiar with Stamford restaurants by the water, you’ve probably had some food and drink down at Paradise Grill (next to The Crab Shell). And if you’re familiar with what really great food is, then you were probably disappointed. With such a great spot, it could’ve been so much more! Well OmNom’ers, it will [...] > read more
Celebrate 20 Years of Longford’s Ice Cream with a Free Extra Scoop!
Published on 2012-04-11 13:31:16
What you doing May 20-June 20? We know what we’re doing. We’re heading to Longford’s Own-Made Ice Cream in Old Greenwich, we’re ordering some ice cream, and we’re getting a free extra scoop of their flavor of the month. We have been to Longford’s many, many times and we really love the ice cream there. [...] > read more
Celebrate 20 Years of Longford’s Ice Cream with a Free Extra Scoop!
Published on 2012-04-11 13:31:16
What you doing May 20-June 20? We know what we’re doing. We’re heading to Longford’s Own-Made Ice Cream in Old Greenwich, we’re ordering some ice cream, and we’re getting a free extra scoop of their flavor of the month. We have been to Longford’s many, many times and we really love the ice cream there. [...] > read more
Explore Stamford Restaurants with Eating Stamford: Uptown Restaurant Week
Published on 2012-04-10 13:22:32
Stamford Restaurant Weeks are great and are a major highlight of the year for eaters. But, believe it or not, there are tons of great restaurants outside of Downtown Stamford that you might not have tried. Some of these restaurants are actually on the top of our lists for different reasons. Leave it to The [...] > read more
Explore Stamford Restaurants with Eating Stamford: Uptown Restaurant Week
Published on 2012-04-10 13:22:32
Stamford Restaurant Weeks are great and are a major highlight of the year for eaters. But, believe it or not, there are tons of great restaurants outside of Downtown Stamford that you might not have tried. Some of these restaurants are actually on the top of our lists for different reasons. Leave it to The [...] > read more
Eat up @ Fairfield County Eats! 2012 Charity Fundraiser at The Stamford Marriott
Published on 2012-04-09 06:51:33
— Fairfield County Eats! 2012 is on the way. This year it’s taking place on 4/26, at The Stamford Marriott from 6-9 pm. Tickets are $45 in advance (so buy them now) or $50 at the door. So, you ask, what is this event? Well, we went last year and were blown away by the [...] > read more
Eat up @ Fairfield County Eats! 2012 Charity Fundraiser at The Stamford Marriott
Published on 2012-04-09 06:51:33
— Fairfield County Eats! 2012 is on the way. This year it’s taking place on 4/26, at The Stamford Marriott from 6-9 pm. Tickets are $45 in advance (so buy them now) or $50 at the door. So, you ask, what is this event? Well, we went last year and were blown away by the [...] > read more
OmNomCT wins Best Food Blog in Connecticut (& clearly has the best readers ever)!
Published on 2012-04-05 08:00:16
— Remember when we begged you to vote for us for Best Overall and Best Food Blog in CT in The Webster Awards? Well, I guess it worked because we actually won Best Food Blog in Connecticut for 2012! We’d like to send a HUGE thank you to everyone that voted for us! Every day [...] > read more
OmNomCT wins Best Food Blog in Connecticut (& clearly has the best readers ever)!
Published on 2012-04-05 08:00:16
— Remember when we begged you to vote for us for Best Overall and Best Food Blog in CT in The Webster Awards? Well, I guess it worked because we actually won Best Food Blog in Connecticut for 2012! We’d like to send a HUGE thank you to everyone that voted for us! Every day [...] > read more
Back for More Baked Goodness at Sweet Endings Bakery – Stamford, CT
Published on 2012-04-05 06:26:16
A few weeks back we stumbled upon the most awesome thing in the mall–if you ask me. If you ask Kristien, she might have a different favorite due to her shopping obsession, but Sweet Endings Bakery is definitely tied with her favorite stores. After our last post, Sky Mercede was begging us to come by [...] > read more
Back for More Baked Goodness at Sweet Endings Bakery – Stamford, CT
Published on 2012-04-05 06:26:16
A few weeks back we stumbled upon the most awesome thing in the mall–if you ask me. If you ask Kristien, she might have a different favorite due to her shopping obsession, but Sweet Endings Bakery is definitely tied with her favorite stores. After our last post, Sky Mercede was begging us to come by [...] > read more
~(‾▿‾)~ Eggcellent Easter Brunch Spots in CT, 2012 (=^_^=)
Published on 2012-04-02 20:47:52
*Tweet tweet* Spring has sprung and the smell of brunch is in the air. Brunch, one of the most awesome meals of the day. Better than breakfast and better than lunch: it is a combination of the best of both worlds. Sweet, savory, eggy, bready, and meaty. We’re not talking about just any brunch, though…Easter [...] > read more
Birthday Bash #1 at Beach Burger with Fun, Games, Free Food, and Prizes! – Norwalk, CT
Published on 2012-04-02 16:52:03
Saturday, April 14 5-9 pm History will be made. Yes, on that date Beach Burger will have been opened for a year. To celebrate, there will be a burger party and you’re invited. There will be lots of fun, games, free food, prizes, and tons more. Sweeten the pot? RSVP on their FB page, and [...] > read more
Third Annual Hops & Grapes, Toasts & Tastes to Raise Money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Norwalk, CT
Published on 2012-04-01 20:24:17
- A few weeks ago we shared the news that local Stamford restaurants were banding together to raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with their Big Night event. On the heels of that great fundraiser comes the Third Annual Hops & Grapes, Toasts & Tastes event. Let the drinks pour, the food be [...] > read more
Amazing Pizza Zeppelin to Deliver Pizzas to Connecticut
Published on 2012-04-01 09:44:19
We are sure by now that you’ve heard about the amazing Tacocopter that was created that delivers tacos to hungry people. Local flight laws made it impossible for the tacocopter to fly, though. So, right now it’s just a pipe dream for San Francisco. But, lead it to Connecticutters to kick things up a few [...] > read more
Summer Camp for Young Chefs at Columbus Park Trattoria in Stamford, CT
Published on 2012-03-31 06:52:48
Do you have a child who is as obsessed with food as much as you are? Do they watch Food Network 24/7, help you cook, and do they have aspirations of being the next Bobby Flay, Giada, or even an Iron Chef? Well, let them have some fun over the summer and cook away to [...] > read more
Raising Money, One Pancake at a Time at Local Stamford School
Published on 2012-03-30 17:33:02
Two years ago the school I teach at had a very powerful assembly. We learned about Rachel’s Challenge. Young Rachel Scott was the first student killed during the attacks at Columbine in 1999. Her philosophy of life and the slogan of Rachel’s Challenge is: “Start a chain reaction.” Although she did pass on that tragic [...] > read more
Bobby Flay + Melt Mobile Roll into Stamford for Surprise Appearance a Day Before Opening
Published on 2012-03-29 06:51:36
*Click a pic to see the gallery of images* Danny called me in desperation around 3:30. ”Kristien, you need to get out of work. Stamford Downtown just said that Melt Mobile and Bobby Flay are going to be by Lucky’s tonight from 6:30-8:30.” I slammed through my work, got home, gussied myself up (hey, I [...] > read more
Acclaimed chefs bring local food to Darien with Estia’s American restaurant
Published on 2012-03-27 21:43:53
- Chef Colin Ambrose was a locavore before people even had created that word. His café, Estia’s Little Kitchen in Sag Harbor (Long Island), features Ambrose’s own fruits and veggies from his restaurant garden and whatever other goodies he can get his hands on from local farmers. Now, I’m a Long Island boy, born and [...] > read more
Jake’s Wayback Burgers Goes to the Way Back of Our List – Stamford, CT
Published on 2012-03-27 07:50:01
Let’s just get down to business, no messing around. I mean burgers are serious business, no? Jake’s Wayback Burgers opened up on Monday at their newest location, 324 Hope Street in Stamford. So, after taking a nice walk on Thursday, we figured we had earned a nice meal, so we hit up Jake’s. What? An [...] > read more
Melt Mobile Scores TV Spot for New Bobby Flay Show! Stamford, Connecticut
Published on 2012-03-26 13:04:48
Note: We had this post out a few weeks ago, but it was premature. Now it’s okay to share: A few weeks ago we got an e-mail from Food Network, asking us to spread the word about Bobby Flay’s new show. He’ll be following, training, and helping out a select group of food entrepreneurs from [...] > read more
Vote for Top Blogs with The Websters from The Hartford Courant
Published on 2012-03-26 07:45:05
The Hartford Courant had (om)nominations last week for some of the state’s best food, town, sports, UConn, and best overall blogs. OmNomCT has been (om)nominated in two Websters categories. Best Overall Blog Best Food Blog Voting lasts from March 26 at 9 a.m. to March 30 at 11:59 p.m. You can vote 10 times per [...] > read more
Half Full Brewery Tapping into Stamford, CT in June
Published on 2012-03-25 08:22:54
If you’ve ever looked at a map of production breweries in the CT/NY area, you probably noticed there ain’t jack squat in Fairfield County. Well, beer lovers, raise your mugs… Half Full Brewery is in town. Poised to open around June/July, they’ve set up shop at 43 Homestead Avenue in the Harbor Point section of [...] > read more
OmNomCT and Coalhouse Pizza Rock the Victory Brews & Bacon Dinner
Published on 2012-03-24 11:49:19
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Pizza Party in Connecticut as Fairfield County Pizza Shops Branch Out
Published on 2012-03-23 18:03:18
Cult pizza worshippers across Connecticut, rejoice. In fact, maybe lather up in some tomato sauce and sprinkle some cheese all over…it’s getting warm and toasty in here. Frank Pepe Pizzeria, Colony Grill, Rico’s Pizza, and Pizzeria Rosso. Two legendary pie makers and two newcomers to the scene, all vying for your pizza loving heart. Frank Pepe [...] > read more
Fix Your Drink Makes It Easy to Get that Classic Cocktail Just Right
Published on 2012-03-22 16:44:57
The Allen Cocktail, Aviation, Bronx Cocktail, Jasmine, Martinez, Moscow Mule, Negroni, Pegu Club, Sidecar, and The Three Miller. What do all these have in common besides sounding pretty awesome or like professional wrestlers? Well, all of these cocktails are classics and many have been pushed aside for martinis or cosmos…damn you Carrie Bradshaw. So, it [...] > read more
Très Bien: Focus on French Cinema Festival…and Food! 3/23-3/25
Published on 2012-03-21 17:37:57
— Although most of what I learned of the French language was from Gambit of X-Men or Pepé Le Pew, we still love the French culture and culinary scene. Well, this weekend you’re going to get the best of both worlds: French cinema and food. Yes, it’s the 8th Annual Focus on French Cinema 2012. [...] > read more
A Slice by Slice Guide to Brazilian Food at Rodizio Grill – Stamford, CT
Published on 2012-03-19 12:39:58
*Click a picture to start the gallery show* Things in Connecticut have gotten a beat meatier! Yes, Rodizio Grill, which has two locations in Colorado, two in Utah, one in Florida, is now open for all you carnivores in Fairfield County. We were lucky enough to be treated to a sneak preview on Friday, which we’re [...] > read more
Fighting Muscular Dystrophy One Shamrock, Flying Pig, and Nugget at a Time!
Published on 2012-03-13 19:18:52
Did you know that March 17 is officially “Stamford Against Dystrophy Day”? Well, it’s actually the third event that has been held to help raise money and awareness for the fight against Muscular Dystrophy under that title. No telethons here, but the guy behind this, James Lacerenza, has other things in mind. He has [...] > read more
Melt Mobile Food Truck to Bring Gourmet Grilled Cheese to Stamford, Connecticut
Published on 2012-03-12 17:41:04
Last April 1st we told you all about food trucks in Fairfield County, but they were all just cruel April Fool’s jokes. Po’ Po’ Porridge…did you really think this was actually one? Weirdos. Well, Melt Mobile is no joke and is planning to open up April 1, 2012 in Stamford. According to Christie E Cartolano of [...] > read more
Where to Eat, Drink, and Watch Stamford’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 3/10/12
Published on 2012-03-09 16:45:19
The luck of the Irish might save ya this March when we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an entire month of celebrations, but ya best be knowing where to go to watch and enjoy the parade in Stamford tomorrow, 3/10. Is this an Irish accent or a pirate accent? Not sure, but we know it’s [...] > read more
Casting Call for Bobby Flay’s New Show on Food Entrepreneurs
Published on 2012-03-09 13:17:06
Big news! Are you planning on opening up a restaurant between March and June of 2012? If so, Bobby Flay would like to work with you and put you on his new Food Network show, right now named “The Bobby Flay Project.” Bobby will mentor a select cast of entrepreneurs a few days before their [...] > read more
Westport & Weston Restaurant Week 2012, March 25-30
Published on 2012-03-09 09:26:16
On the trail of Stamford Restaurant Weeks, Westport & Weston Restaurant Week is going down. The food party is happening from March 25-30, 2012. You’ll be able to have a prix-fixe lunch at $10.12/$15.12 or dinner at $20.12/$30.12. When we get more specific details about which restaurants will be at the high end or low [...] > read more
Create Your Own Sweet Ending with Sweet Endings Bakery…at the Mall?
Published on 2012-03-05 17:43:22
Putting quarters in that parking meter at Stamford Town Center won’t seem as annoying anymore. Believe it or not, you can get some gourmet cupcakes to ease the pain of spending so much or getting stuck with a wife who “has to look for a silver ring for just a second.” What, that’s a random [...] > read more
2012 Maple Sugar Fest Weekend and Chef’s Challenge a Huge Success
Published on 2012-03-04 13:56:04
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is the place to be, month after month. Exhibits run all year long, and visits to the otters, goats, and other farm animals are just an entrance away. There are wine tastings, special dinners, tons of events for the family, and even a killer car show. Then, of [...] > read more
You Stamford Savvy? How to Unlock the New Foursquare Badge! #thecitythatchecksin
Published on 2012-03-02 16:09:21
Back on February 8, we told you all about the awesomeness of Stamford, Connecticut having its own Foursquare badge. So, out now, is the Stamford Savvy badge from Foursquare. Just check into 5 of the spots on the Stamford Savvy list and pimp out your new badge. Here’s a link to the list. Be sure [...] > read more
The Capital Grille Stamps out Childhood Hunger with Share Our Strength…and a Bottle of Cab Sauv
Published on 2012-03-01 17:12:30
Kristien and I are big fans of wine. We try to check out as many vineyards as we can during the year, especially when we are on vacation. Believe it or not, we’ve actually created our own wines, too: first a Cabernet Sauvignon and just this past summer, a Super Tuscan. So, when The Capital [...] > read more
Victory Brewing, Coalhouse Pizza, and OmNomCT = Bacon & Beer Dinner Heaven
Published on 2012-02-27 13:49:15
When Gerard Robertson at Coalhouse Pizza told us he had something cool to share with us on Twitter, we had no idea how cool it would actually be. He invited Danny and me to be guest chefs for his Victory Brewing Company dinner. Well, what an awesome offer and we felt it would be a [...] > read more
The Juicy Deets on the New Station Eats – Stamford, CT
Published on 2012-02-27 09:58:03
We had just driven into Stamford after our trip from Orlando and we knew what we had to do. Yeah, the flight was super early so we had breakfast at 7, so by 1 we were starving. A hungry Danny is a grumpy Danny, so we parked on Atlantic Street by the Palace Theater and [...] > read more
To Do: Maple Sugar Festival Weekend 2012 at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Published on 2012-02-24 09:07:54
First County Bank is again (12 years) sponsoring the maple syrup utopia that goes down year after year, only this time things are a bit different. You might remember there was a Chef’s Challenge where local chefs and caterers cooked and baked with maple syrup, then came back a few weeks later for Maple Sugar [...] > read more
One Big Night, One Big Cause: Feasting Italian Style for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Published on 2012-02-23 17:16:53
Connecticut is gearing up for Big Night, where four awesome Italian spots in Stamford have special dinners to help benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This Grande Notte is going down Tuesday, 3/6/2012 at Columbus Park, Bar Rosso, Rizzuto’s, and Sunny & Frankie’s. While each meal and cost might be different, all of them will [...] > read more
Sticky-Nuts: the Cure for Lame Trail Mix. The Yummy Details and Giveaway Info…
Published on 2012-02-23 16:20:46
Do you suffer from trail mix lameness disorder? Maybe you’ve bought that generic mix, hoping for a fun, healthy,and yummy snack but you ended up with some boring mixture that you couldn’t get even a few bites into. So, if you suffer from lametrailmixitis, we’ve found your cure: Sticky-Nuts. Sticky-Nuts? Sticky-Nuts! Sticky-Nuts (sorry, just need to [...] > read more
Stamford Downtown Winter Restaurant Weeks 2012 Heats Things Up
Published on 2012-02-17 17:39:34
Leave it to Stamford to spice up the whole restaurant week thing into something great. Yeah, well, you read the title correctly: Stamford Downtown Winter Restaurant Weeks. Weeks! Yup. Start eating February 26 and don’t stop until it’s March 11. You’ll be able to try out 30 of Stamford’s best spots for diddily squat. There [...] > read more
Chattin’ ’bout Chowda with Chowderkids!
Published on 2012-02-16 06:47:24
One of the best parts about being food bloggers is that we get to meet lots of other awesome foodies. And while we love each of our fellow foodies in their own unique way, none are quite as irresistibly adorable and super cool as the “ChowderFamily”! Who’s the ChowderFamily you ask? Psh, only the owners [...] > read more
Cheeseboy Soon Offering Ooey Gooeyness to I-95ers in Milford, CT
Published on 2012-02-14 18:01:32
Like your cheese with a side of sandwich? Yeah, who doesn’t love grilled cheese? If you don’t, then seriously…you’ve got to pack your bags and leave this country. Disliking grilled cheese is a crime punishable by banishment or death. As to whether you must have American cheese with your sandwich is another matter. Now, onto [...] > read more
Getting Fired Up About Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza? – Darien, CT
Published on 2012-02-13 17:06:53
Ok, so hear us out. We’ve never been fans of chain restaurants for a few reasons. Usually, you’re served up sodium and preservative laden frozen meals that are so blah that you feel robbed of your calorie allowance for the day. But we pushed these thoughts aside for Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza because a bunch [...] > read more
Bobby Q’s owner answers some Qs about his new BBQ joint–BarQ in Stamford. It’s Q-riffic.
Published on 2012-02-09 06:36:58
It’s about to get a little saucy up in this joint. Bob LeRose, the BBQ genius behind Bobby Q’s Bodacious BBQ & Grill in Westport and the Blues, Views, & BBQ festival, is fixin’ to bring some more flavor to Downtown Stamford. He’ll be opening BarQ B.B.Q. where Hula Hanks used to be along with the [...] > read more
Take a Taste of Stamford: Our Best Food and Drinks in One Night!
Published on 2012-02-09 06:33:58
Danny and I are proud to own a house in Stamford. It really has the best of so many worlds. It has a thriving downtown, filled with life, restaurants, and exploration worthy spots. Also, you have the more suburban parts like Springdale, where we live with just as much life and great spots to check [...] > read more
Stamford, Connecticut to Get Its Own Foursquare Badge! #thecitythatchecksin
Published on 2012-02-08 17:17:57
People, especially CTbites, debate where the best place to get food in Fairfield County is. We argued, hands down, Stamford. Plain and simple: Stamford. Well, need proof? Foursquare has picked us (we’re Stamfordites) for one of five brand new city based badges. Yup, rolling out pretty soon, after your checkin to Casa Villa, Zaza, Napa [...] > read more
Nakedness! Greens! Salads! Soups! Wraps! Naked Greens – South Norwalk, CT
Published on 2012-02-07 17:37:38
No artificial ingredients. The freshest produce. Seasonal items galore. These are the tenets of Victor Melendez, the owner of the freshly grown Naked Greens that just opened and took up the spot in SoNo that Soup Alley used to occupy. With those three rules set up, people in the downtown area will soon be hitting [...] > read more
Chowdafest IV 2012, Bigger and Badder than Ever! Westport, CT
Published on 2012-02-06 17:35:07
We pulled up to Bedford Middle School then drove 20 miles down the road (my lesson in school today was on hyperbole) and found a nice cozy spot to park. As we walked into the school, we knew this was huge, more ginormous than last year. Yeah, this was gonna rock in a major way. [...] > read more
Do Valentine’s Day Your Way at These Grubtastic Spots – Lower Fairfield County, CT
Published on 2012-02-04 05:40:10
Romantic, fancy dinners on Valentine’s Day are overrated, ya know? Ya shell out one, two hundred dollars, maybe ya get lucky, then you’re back to the same routine on February 15. Well, we’ve got the solution for you. A brief listing, city by city, of our favorite grubtastic spots that make you and your sweetie [...] > read more
EOS, in the Top 100 Greek spot list, celebrates 3rd birthday in style! EOS Greek Cuisine – Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-06-29 17:19:41
EOS Greek Cuisine in downtown Stamford is celebrating three years of kick ass Greek food that just, plainly and simply, freaking rocks. How hardcore is EOS? Well, they’ve been included in the Top 100 Greek Restaurants in the U.S. by The Nat > read more
Get drunk for cheap and eat some decent tacos too. Tacos Mexico- Norwalk, CT
Published on 2011-06-24 19:29:23
We’re in a recession here and the experts say it ain’t gettin’ much better. But, you know what? Liquor sales remain steady and people are still going out, wining and dining. Enter Tacos Mexico. Good Mexican food, good margar > read more
Omnomivore’s where to eat guide for Alive @ Five. Columbus Park Area, Downtown Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-06-23 16:13:09
Here’s a nice, interactive map we’ve created for you so you can figure out your dining options around Alive @ Five in Downtown Stamford. Some of our faves in this area are Columbus Park Trattoria, Fin II, and Riviera Maya, which all off > read more
Morton’s Steakhouse in Stamford and PAWS: a purrfect combination.
Published on 2011-06-21 19:35:24
On Monday, June 27 from 5-10, Morton’s will be hosting a fundraiser just for PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society). If you order from the PAWS prix fixe menu ($65), Morton’s will donate $10 to PAWS . The cost is $65 and doesn’t i > read more
Attain taco nirvana with the help of a culinary god. Bodega Taco Bar -Fairfield, CT.
Published on 2011-06-19 21:59:46
It’s official, Chef Michael Young is seriously a culinary god. Yep, I said it. It’s impossible for anyone to deny it when he owns a restaurant as awesome as Valencia Luncheria, was Executive Chef at Habana when it was awesome back in the > read more
The Missing Link in Downtown Stamford: Gelato, Crepes, and Awesomeness. Volta Gelateria Creperia- Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-06-19 21:43:07
The Missing Link Downtown Stamford has bars, Italian spots, Chinese spots, burger spots, and McDonald’s, but I don’t think Stamfordites realized what was missing until Volta showed up. Downtown Stamford has always needed a nice, chill, > read more
New Canaan’s 1st Restaurant Week Ever! New and classic spots, outdoor dining, and help for The Food Pantry. New Canaan, CT
Published on 2011-06-15 16:57:36
First ever New Canaan Restaurant Week…with a heart Über-exciting news today! New Canaan’s Chamber of Commerce has created the first ever New Canaan Restaurant Week. It’ll be from 8/26-9/3/11. That’s already great news for t > read more
A feast worthy of the god it’s named for. Bacchus- South Norwalk, CT
Published on 2011-06-12 22:06:25
Let’s just get this out there first. Whatever you heard about Bacchus from years past, before their reopening a few months ago, just leave that all behind. The new Bacchus is totally different, and totally heavenly! What makes it so heavenly yo > read more
Farm Fresh Pesto, Sauces, Meat, Veggies, and the Cold Roman! New Canaan Farmer’s Market-New Canaan, CT
Published on 2011-06-11 18:54:49
It seems that Farmer’s Markets are sprouting up all over Connecticut now. Stamford has their French Market (review coming soon) and also Friday Farm Market at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. New Canaan, also, has a nice spread and vari > read more
Oo La La on the Ambiance, Meh Breakfast. Cafe Oo La La- Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-06-11 18:45:01
Last week when I was on a *minor* shopping spree for home decor, I happened past Cafe Oo La La in the Ridgeway Shopping Center on Summer Street. A cute little cafe with glass doors that open up to the sidewalk. Cafe tables and chairs spread about. A > read more
Small Town Brewery, Big Time Taste! New England Brewing Company-Woodbridge, CT
Published on 2011-06-11 14:13:17
• Imperial Stout Trooper • 668: Neighbor of the Beast • Gandhi Bot What do these names have in common? They are all the geeky and snarky inventions of The New England Brewing Company. At this microbrewery, they brew small batches of > read more
A “Mishmash” of French Food, Fresh Ingredients, and Juicy Awesomeness. Meli-melo- Greenwich, CT
Published on 2011-06-11 14:06:59
Kristien’s parents came down from Upstate NY to visit during the Memorial Day weekend. We always feel so much pressure to take them to the best of the best restaurants, you know? For breakfast we’ve taken them to so many diners before > read more
Fairfield County Burger Joints, Watch Out, the Real Deal Is Coming to Westport! Shake Shack- Westport, CT
Published on 2011-06-11 14:00:04
We love burgers. Duh! Yep, we love them and their evil step sisters, french fries and milkshakes. So naturally when we heard Shake Shack was coming to Westport sometime in late 2011, we did a little happy dance. The funny part though, was that the ha > read more
Omnomavore’s Guide to SoNo Restaurant Week 2011. South Norwalk, CT
Published on 2011-06-10 17:31:12
Finally, what Darryl Ohrt, Prime Minister of Awesome at Humongo, has been waiting for: An Omnomavore’s Guide to SoNo Restaurant Week! Spots involved this year are excellent and should be tried, over and over, Sunday-Friday…for lunch > read more
For Italian tapas in Stamford, Zaza takes the canoli! Zaza Italian Gastrobar- Downtown Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-06-06 21:39:11
If you’ve been stalking Zaza Italian Gastrobar as much as we have for the last few months you know there’s been lots of buzz about the restaurant. With Tappo being fairly new and Quattro Pazzi coming in last year, plus Bar Rosso op > read more
Breastivus for the restivus! Raising money for breast cancer, one beer and slice at a time. New England Brewing Company-Woodbridge, CT
Published on 2011-06-06 17:48:55
If you’ve never been to New England Brewing Company in Woodbridge, it’s a must. The guys that work there are fun, quirky, full of energy, and have an immense amount of beer knowledge. Even if you haven’t, then here’s a per > read more
Reliable Euro-esque outdoor dining in the heart of Stamford. Capriccio Café-Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-06-03 21:34:20
You can tell when the weather is nice again because Capriccio Café on Bedford Street in Stamford is poppin’! People sitting outside buzzing with conversation, enjoying some nice Italian food and wine, relaxing, and people watching. Yeah, s > read more
Just opened! Serving up South American style ice cream, smoothies, and goodies. TropiGlace–Cove area of Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-05-31 16:34:43
What it’s all about Let’s just cut to the chase: we freaking love ice cream. Gopher Ice Cream is our fave, and we’ve been known to haunt Dairy Inn in search of some frozen nirvana from time to time. So, when The Headbanging Hostess > read more
Holy Creperia! New spot coming to Stamford–Volta Gelateria Creperia, Downtown Stamford
Published on 2011-05-26 21:20:57
When we stopped by Bar Rosso for their opening weekend, we couldn’t help but notice a nice ‘lil goodie coming next door. Guess what? Stamford’s getting Volta Gelateria Creperia! So, of course when we got all excite > read more
A Burger and Fries Slam Dunk: Benny’s Fast Break-Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-05-26 21:15:43
Bennet’s might be gone and Bar Rosso in its place, but you can’t keep a good hot dog down, or is it you can’t keep a bad hot dog down? Either way, Benny’s Fast Break remains an awesome little shop, owned by NBA ref Bennett Sal > read more
Going gaga over Zaza: A sneak peek! Zaza Italian Gastrobar-Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-05-26 21:03:02
A few months ago, we had a chance to talk with Nick Racanelli Jr., co-owner of the soon to be opening Zaza Italian Gastrobar on 122 Broad Street in Downtown Stamford. We’ve been watching the progress of this new spot on Facebookand > read more
Summer, outdoor dining, Captain Lawrence beer, pig roast? There! Coalhouse Pizza–Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-05-26 17:24:45
Rain, rain go away, come again…screw that, never come again! Haven’t you just about had it with the rain lately and all the bleakness that not even an emo kid could handle? Well, summer’s just around the corner and so are the grea > read more
From killer breakfast sandwiches to fresh produce coming soon. Giacomo’s Italian Deli and Market-Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-05-22 18:42:23
When you come into Giacomo’s Italian Deli, you’re probably greeted by the smiley, always happy and chipper owner, Jack (Giacomo in Italian) Delli Carpini. We admit it…it’s kind of overwhelming when you enter Giacomo’s > read more
Eat, Drink, and Vote in Your Favorites: BANDAPALOOZA Decides 3 Alive @ Five Acts! Stamford Downtown, CT
Published on 2011-05-19 18:48:15
If you live in or near Stamford, you’ve probably been to at least one Alive @ Five event. This year will be uber-awesome with acts like Third Eye Blind, MC Hammer and The B-52s, but there are other acts yet to be decided. 12 acts will be pl > read more
Hallelujah! A feast worth waiting for. Bar Rosso – Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-05-15 21:47:34
Many people count down the days to, say, a vacation, or the holidays, or a a wedding, a due date, whatever. We… we countdown to restaurant openings. Yeah. So it’s no surprise that every time Bar Rosso in Stamford announced a new opening > read more
Mi Not Sure Oh: Inconsistent Guatemalan and Peruvian Spot. Mi Ranchito-Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-05-15 09:39:17
Well, it was Cinco de Mayo so what better way to celebrate a victory of the Mexican army than eat Guatemalan and Peruvian food? Um, yeeeeah, we always like to push the boundaries and challenge expectations, right? We got this said food from Mi Ranch > read more
#FF Gets New Meaning: Friday Farm Market @ Stamford Museum and Nature Center–Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-05-13 21:19:57
Two things of awesomeness: 1) Stamford Museum & Nature Center will be hosting a “Friday Farm Market” from June 10 until October 28. We’ll update this post with more details about the time to buy goodies when SM&NC rel > read more
¡Ay, caramba! Tres Leches Shake and Cinco de Mayo Burger, Batman! Filling Station-New Canaan, CT
Published on 2011-05-09 19:00:12
In honor of America’s obsession with Cinco de Mayo and everything Mexican, Filling Station has put together another OmNom-worthy pairing for May. First, there is the Tres Leches Milkshake. Rule #1: all Filling Station food must be capit > read more
Ghost Face Killah Beer Brings the Heat! Twisted Pine Brewing–Boulder, CO
Published on 2011-05-07 08:28:39
Ghost Face Killah isn’t just one of the best rappers, part of Wu-Tang Clan, anymore. He’s given his blessing (along with a request for some beer to sample) to the Ghost Face Killah beer from Twisted Pine Brewing Company. This beer tru > read more
Best Hot Dog in CT? Keep Driving: Glenwood Drive-in–Hamden, CT
Published on 2011-05-03 16:51:39
On the way to New Haven this week, we needed a nice lunch spot. Ola was closed for lunch, which we’re still dying to go to. Along the way, though, we did hear about Glenwood Drive-in. There were many great reviews and on their site they p > read more
A favorite authentic Mexican spot gets a bigger casa on East Main St. Casa Villa–Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-04-22 18:56:00
So, we were jonesin’ for some no frills Latino last week and Kristien asked where to go. So, there’s Ole Mole, Sierra Grille, Mi Ranchito, Mi Terruno, and more, but we felt like something new. Just so happens that we got one of those > read more
Pizza so damn good, even pizza fascists can’t deny it. Colony Grill–Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-04-22 18:39:00
Pizza fascists. You’ve seen them, you’ve talked to them, maybe you know one…hopefully you aren’t one. Here are the key indicators that you are, in fact, a pizza fascist and that you require help: • You swear pizza can on > read more
Double Threat: Tabouli Grill, opening up shop in Southport, CT
Published on 2011-04-12 17:02:36
So, memba’ that post about the awesome Israeli and Middle Eastern food at Tabouli Grill? Yeah, we do too–their falafel, shawarma, and schnitzel never leave our thoughts. Seems like lots of other people also know because they won ̶ > read more
This month’s burger and shake rock, for real! The Filling Station- New Canaan, CT
Published on 2011-04-10 22:09:23
If you look forward to your next burger, fries, and milkshake indulgences as much as we do, then you’ve probably been keeping with The Filling Station’s burger and milkshake of the month. And, if you read our blog every week like we know > read more
Are the rumors true? Is Dinosaur BBQ coming to Stamford, CT?
Published on 2011-04-10 21:41:15
If you haven’t had a chance to try Dinosaur BBQ yet, then either get into NYC stat or take a weekend trip up to one of their three upstate locations in Syracuse, Rochester, or Troy, because it is da bomb! See, I grew up about 45 minutes from Sy > read more
Stuff your face for a great cause! Fairfield County Eats, April 27, 2011
Published on 2011-04-10 19:45:24
Ok, so by now you know, Danny and I live to eat. Seriously, it’s pretty much all we think about. And sometimes, getting so swept up in all the deliciousness Fairfield County has to offer, we can forget that this is a luxury that not everyone in > read more
Chef Prasad attains culinary Nirvana. Thali-Westport, CT
Published on 2011-04-10 19:18:46
Our uber-cool seat right by the kitchen. Slam! Thali, led by Executive Chef and owner Prasad Chirnomula, sits in a little strip mall nearby Trader Joe’s in Westport. The very same Prasad Chirnomula who owns Thali in New Canaan, Ridg > read more
Cupping: It Only Sounds Dirty Here! Coffee Quality Control w/ Coffeenistas. espresso NEAT–Darien, CT
Published on 2011-04-09 09:03:46
We are straight up coffee/espresso/caffeine addicts so we’ve been dying to hit up espresso NEAT in Darien for quite a while. So what finally drew us in? Well, CT Bites plugged a coffee cupping going on Saturday, 4/2/11. So we > read more
The Resurgence of Food Trucks in Fairfield County, CT: A Culinary Tour!
Published on 2011-04-01 17:57:58
Food trucks are hot stuff today, HOT! You can get authentic ethnic food or even gourmet grub at cheap, cheap prices. The country sat captivated as they watched The Great Food Truck Race on Food Network and cheered on their favorite chefs and cuis > read more
Drinkin’ with my tweeps. The taste challenge experience with Barone Fini & WineTwits.
Published on 2011-03-28 21:12:19
If you happened to check out our blog post a couple weeks ago, then you probably know Danny and I signed up to participate in a blind Pinot Grigio tasting hosted by Barone Fini wines and WineTwits. But this wasn’t just any old blind taste tes > read more
Typico Venezuelan breakfast is more like extraordinaria! Valencia Luncheria–Norwalk, CT
Published on 2011-03-27 20:36:07
Going to diners for breakfast is such a CT/Long Island kinda thing to do. It’s not to say that diners aren’t great, they are comforting, dependable, and just damn good. But, sometimes you have to branch out and try new things. So, w > read more
Which Pinot Grigio Reigns Supreme? Barone Fini WineTwit Online Tasting.
Published on 2011-03-20 10:58:58
Barone Fini wines and WineTwits have organized an online blind tasting on March 24 from 8-8:30 pm EST. The tasting will be led by wine producer Giovanni Bonmartini-Fini. This is a pretty awesome experience to take part in. You go to the tasting > read more
Come for the pizza, stay for the beer. Coalhouse Pizza–Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-03-17 19:32:55
You know, back in the day we never got the whole beer thing: the kickin’ back on the couch, watchin’ some football, sippin’ some cold brewskis like Bud, Coors Light, or PBR. But then, then when we tried real beer, we were enlighte > read more
Cap’n Crunch and Guinness Chocolate Milkshakes…Gotta Drink ‘Em All! Filling Station Co–New Canaan, CT
Published on 2011-03-13 17:31:29
Dyin’ for some good eats? Well, each month at Filling Station Co there’s a new milkshake and a new burger that have been paired to drop you to your knees and thank God for food. At the end of February we stopped in to get the Cap’n > read more
Springtime, Beer, BBQ–Nuff Said! Blue Point Cask Ales Festival–Patchogue, NY
Published on 2011-03-13 12:44:07
Blue Point Brewing Company in Patchouge, NY is hosting the seventh annual Blue Point Cask Ales Festival on April 9, 2011 from 2-6 pm. Not only will there be impressive local brewers, but local bbq legends BOBBiQUE will be there > read more
A tasty trifecta FTW! Burgers, Shakes & Fries- Darien, CT
Published on 2011-03-06 19:53:21
Sure, we like to be fancy sometimes. Fancy restaurants with fancy names, fancy dishes, fancy wines, and fancy decor. But sometimes, sometimes we like to get down and dirty with some butter, cheese, and all things greasy! Well, Burgers, Shakes & > read more
A perfect way to spend a rainy Sunday- Stamford Museum and Nature Center’s Maple Sugar Sunday
Published on 2011-03-06 19:51:28
Now that we’ve awakened from our sugar coma, we’re excited to share with you all the mapley goodness we indulged in today at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center’s Maple Sugar Sunday… We moseyed on over to the Stamford Muse > read more
Maple Sugar Sunday Is Sweet Fun Day! Stamford Museum & Nature Center–Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-03-03 20:52:19
Our decadent and adventurous Saturday Sample Bowl sadly had to come to an end, but that’s nothing compared to First County Bank’s Maple Sugar Sunday at Stamford Museum & Nature Center! Taking you back a bit to First County Bank̵ > read more
Creative sushi dishes, a festival of sights and tastes. Matsuri–Darien, CT
Published on 2011-02-24 19:13:19
As our nice little vacation dwindled down to its last dregs, we found ourselves sore from snowboarding at Windham in the Catskills. So, what else is there to do but recouperate with the help of some sushi? So, we took to the handy-dandy se > read more
The Good, the Guac, and the Emme: OmNomable Guide for Stamford Winter Restaurant Week ’11
Published on 2011-02-24 06:40:20
Finally, the time has come, the time we’ve been waiting for. Winter Restaurant Week in Stamford Downtown! Take this for what it is: a nice, inexpensive way to try out that restaurant you’ve been dying to get to or be daring a try so > read more
Searching for junk food heaven, ended up in junk food purgatory. Flipside Burger Bar-Fairfield
Published on 2011-02-19 10:10:09
Is there ever a day that goes by when you couldn’t go for a nice greasy burger or crispy, sizzle-sazzled fries? Don’t even try lying, we all know you’re full of it. To be alive you must love burgers, it’s in our Constituti > read more
Happy Birthday Filling Station! Free Burgers, T-shirts, Fries, Sloppy Joes, and a Year of Free Lunch to Celebrate! Filling Station–New Canaan, CT
Published on 2011-02-15 13:58:00
Damn, that’s a lot of frees that you’re slinging around! Well, it’s not me, it’s all thanks to the awesomeness of Filling Station Company in New Canaan. They’ve had over 100,000 customers in the first year of busin > read more
Little Thai Kitchen, Big Thai Taste! Delivering Thai-goodness via the Magic of Seamlessweb! Little Thai Kitchen–Darien, CT
Published on 2011-02-13 15:52:27
Okay, stop judging us, we got delivery two nights in a row. Yeah, you know I’m talking about you. I hear you all the time at school saying that I eat out a lot. Yeah, so? Life’s too short to always be good! Well, when Kristien c > read more
New Neapolitan pizzas and sauce, same great down home Italian food! Nick’s Pizza-Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-02-12 15:10:18
Did you know that Thursday is now the most popular day to go out and go crazy? Well, we went our own kind of “married life crazy” by ordering delivery from Nick’s Pizza. Nick’s has always been our go to place for good, hea > read more
Get married or renew your vows at a Darien landmark! The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s-Darien, CT
Published on 2011-02-07 20:03:42
Giovanni’s has always been on our list of places that we need to try ever since we moved to Stamford a couple of years back. It stares at us, inviting us in as we pass by it on the way to the beach during those beautiful summer days. Well, > read more
Get married or renew your vows at a Darien landmark! The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s-Darien, CT
Published on 2011-02-07 20:03:42
Giovanni’s has always been on our list of places that we need to try ever since we moved to Stamford a couple of years back. It stares at us, inviting us in as we pass by it on the way to the beach during those beautiful summer days. Well, > read more
Saturday Sample Bowl with First County Bank’s Chef Challenge & Chowdafest
Published on 2011-02-06 12:29:50
It’s here. The time of year I dread the most. The longest, shortest month of the year. The month where you’re tired of the cold, snow, and ice, feeling cooped up with nothing to do, desperately wanting for the warmth of spring. Yep, this > read more
Saturday Sample Bowl with First County Bank’s Chef Challenge & Chowdafest
Published on 2011-02-06 12:29:50
It’s here. The time of year I dread the most. The longest, shortest month of the year. The month where you’re tired of the cold, snow, and ice, feeling cooped up with nothing to do, desperately wanting for the warmth of spring. Yep, this > read more
Pickle infused vodka, Fez Burger, killer fries, and avjar. Avjar? The Fez–Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-01-31 20:41:46
Kristien’s parents, Tom and Linda, were in town and wanted to try The Fez after reading our review. We were certainly not going to protest considering we declared The Fez our favorite restaurant in Stamford! Again this time we were lucky en > read more
Pickle infused vodka, Fez Burger, killer fries, and avjar. Avjar? The Fez–Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-01-31 20:41:46
Kristien’s parents, Tom and Linda, were in town and wanted to try The Fez after reading our review. We were certainly not going to protest considering we declared The Fez our favorite restaurant in Stamford! Again this time we were lucky en > read more
Share Belgians during Valentine’s Day with your love or just drink your pain away! Coalhouse Pizza–Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-01-28 08:03:15
Gerard Robertson, one of the co-owners, has done it again…Coalhouse Pizza lovers can get their groove on Valentine’s Day at 7 p.m. with a five course beer dinner. You’ll see that each course is paired with a nice Belgian beer. I > read more
Share Belgians during Valentine’s Day with your love or just drink your pain away! Coalhouse Pizza–Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-01-28 08:03:15
Gerard Robertson, one of the co-owners, has done it again…Coalhouse Pizza lovers can get their groove on Valentine’s Day at 7 p.m. with a five course beer dinner. You’ll see that each course is paired with a nice Belgian beer. I > read more
Fresh ingredients + fine food + fellow foodies = A fantastic Friday! Nicholas Roberts Gourmet Bistro, Norwalk, CT
Published on 2011-01-18 19:48:03
In a very unsuspecting spot in Norwalk you’ll see an ordinary looking sign inviting you into an ordinary looking place in an ordinary looking strip mall. But things aren’t so ordinary at Nicholas Roberts Gourmet Bistro, they’re > read more
Fresh ingredients + fine food + fellow foodies = A fantastic Friday! Nicholas Roberts Gourmet Bistro, Norwalk, CT
Published on 2011-01-18 19:48:03
In a very unsuspecting spot in Norwalk you’ll see an ordinary looking sign inviting you into an ordinary looking place in an ordinary looking strip mall. But things aren’t so ordinary at Nicholas Roberts Gourmet Bistro, they’re > read more
Spicy (but kinda cold) Indian delivery kicks our asses! Coromandel–Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-01-17 12:49:10
Remember when all that snow hit us and we were either stuck in our houses or just really didn’t want to go outside? Well, we could have gone out in search of food like any good primitive hunter, but I guess we just felt lazy. Earlier that w > read more
Spicy (but kinda cold) Indian delivery kicks our butts! Coromandel–Stamford, CT
Published on 2011-01-17 12:49:10
Remember when all that snow hit us and we were either stuck in our houses or just really didn’t want to go outside? Well, we could have gone out in search of food like any good primitive hunter, but I guess we just felt lazy. Earlier that w > read more
The Schoolhouse at Cannondale has some learnin’ to do. Wilton, CT
Published on 2011-01-10 19:42:03
So by now you’ve figured out that we really love to go out to eat. Like reeeeeeaaaaaally. But there is one thing we love even more than that–going out to eat on double dates! Because a meal shared with friends ALWAYS tastes better. It&# > read more
The Schoolhouse at Cannondale has some learnin’ to do. Wilton, CT
Published on 2011-01-10 19:42:03
So by now you’ve figured out that we really love to go out to eat. Like reeeeeeaaaaaally. But there is one thing we love even more than that–going out to eat on double dates! Because a meal shared with friends ALWAYS tastes better. It&# > read more
Dependable Stamford Restaurant Offers Wine Tasting and Dinner–Nick’s Pizza, Stamford
Published on 2011-01-05 10:23:48
We live in the Springdale area of Stamford and sometimes we just don’t have the energy to go all out and cook up a nice dinner. And, sometimes, just sometimes, we are so starving that we need good food at a good price, stat! Nick’s Pi > read more
Dependable Stamford Restaurant Offers Wine Tasting and Dinner–Nick's Pizza, Stamford
Published on 2011-01-05 10:23:48
We live in the Springdale area of Stamford and sometimes we just don’t have the energy to go all out and cook up a nice dinner. And, sometimes, just sometimes, we are so starving that we need good food at a good price, stat! Nick’s Pi > read more
Dependable Stamford Restaurant Offers Wine Tasting and Dinner–Nick's Pizza, Stamford
Published on 2011-01-05 10:23:48
We live in the Springdale area of Stamford and sometimes we just don’t have the energy to go all out and cook up a nice dinner. And, sometimes, just sometimes, we are so starving that we need good food at a good price, stat! Nick’s Pi > read more
Ending the year on a high note! Red Lulu, South Norwalk (SoNo)
Published on 2011-01-01 18:12:59
When we were thinking about some great places to OmNom it up for New Year’s Eve, we couldn’t stop going back to our amazing experience at Red Lulu. With a place that cool, we thought it HAS to be a scene on the craziest night of the yea > read more
Ending the year on a high note! Red Lulu Cocina & Tequila Bar, South Norwalk (SoNo)
Published on 2011-01-01 18:12:59
When we were thinking about some great places to OmNom it up for New Year’s Eve, we couldn’t stop going back to our amazing experience at Red Lulu. With a place that cool, we thought it HAS to be a scene on the craziest night of the yea > read more
An Italian Gastronomic and Wine Lovers Wonderland. ZAZA, Stamford
Published on 2010-12-27 15:03:35
We all know that Stamford has a ton of Italian restaurants, so the choices can be quite overwhelming. As you listen to people’s recommendations and try each of them out, you notice that many of them are just the same old boring formula: drab > read more
An Italian Gastronomic and Wine Lovers Wonderland. ZAZA, Stamford
Published on 2010-12-27 15:03:35
We all know that Stamford has a ton of Italian restaurants, so the choices can be quite overwhelming. As you listen to people’s recommendations and try each of them out, you notice that many of them are just the same old boring formula: drab > read more
A sensory explosion. Red Lulu Cocina & Tequila Bar, Norwalk (SoNo)
Published on 2010-12-19 13:02:39
Calling Red Lulu Cocina & Tequila Bar a sensory explosion is an understatement. In fact, as soon as you walk into their mammoth doors you’re hit with the first two sensory explosions: sight and sound. Ok, not just hit, but more like “ > read more
¡Que Bueno! New Mexican Spot Offers Classics and Twists. Lola's Mexican Kitchen, Stamford
Published on 2010-12-19 09:54:54
There’s nothing that makes a long day of jogging on the treadmill and playing Zuma Blitz better than sipping (or gulping) on some margaritas. Kristien and I had made reservations at Lola’s Mexican Kitchen, a new Mexican restaurant at 13 > read more
¡Que Bueno! New Mexican Spot Offers Classics and Twists. Lola’s Mexican Kitchen, Stamford
Published on 2010-12-19 09:54:54
There’s nothing that makes a long day of jogging on the treadmill and playing Zuma Blitz better than sipping (or gulping) on some margaritas. Kristien and I had made reservations at Lola’s Mexican Kitchen, a new Mexican restaurant at 13 > read more
The menu's promising, but the food ain't so rosy. Rouge Winebar, Norwalk (SoNo)
Published on 2010-12-15 10:07:01
I think that the title says it all, but I feel that I have to defend myself here. First of all, Rouge Winebar is a quiet and comfy place with beautiful brick walls and striking wooden floors. They really set the tone when you enter as you see a > read more
The menu's promising, but the food ain't so rosy. Rouge Winebar, Norwalk (SoNo)
Published on 2010-12-15 10:07:01
I think that the title says it all, but I feel that I have to defend myself here. First of all, Rouge Winebar is a quiet and comfy place with beautiful brick walls and striking wooden floors. They really set the tone when you enter as you see a > read more
Ya Ain't Scena-it All 'Til Ya Seen Scena Wine Bar & Restaurant, Darien
Published on 2010-12-04 14:44:25
Darien Restaurant Week led us to discover a star that’s been shining in Darien since September 1, 2010: Scena Wine Bar & Restaurant. Scena is the brainchild of the same owners of Cava in New Canaan and 55° Wine Bar & Restaurant in > read more
Ya Ain’t Scena-it All ‘Til Ya Seen Scena Wine Bar & Restaurant, Darien
Published on 2010-12-04 14:44:25
Darien Restaurant Week led us to discover a star that’s been shining in Darien since September 1, 2010: Scena Wine Bar & Restaurant. Scena is the brainchild of the same owners of Cava in New Canaan and 55° Wine Bar & Restaurant in > read more
Can't Bear (Beer?) the Winter Blues? Sierra Nevada 6 Course Pairing – Coalhouse Pizza, Stamford CT
Published on 2010-12-01 16:16:50
I feel like a seasoned veteran in terms of understanding the extreme awesomeness of Coalhouse Pizza. Kristien and I have been there so many times and have tried so many great dishes and pizzas. We’ve sat outside and enjoyed jazz and the blu > read more