Food & Beverage

Sneak Peek The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar

Thursday I got a sneak peek of the new The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar. It will open to the public on Saturday. It is located at 1625 Stratford Avenue in Stratford. The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar is a fork in the Road Less Traveled, offering three distinct types of cuisine from best-in-class purveyors: Skull City Taquitos, Roost House Chicken and Industry Schnitzel Bar. Each is taking a local and sustainable approach to ingredient sourcing and a curated drinks menu featuring Two Roads beers, ready to drink cocktails and distilled spirits, custom paired to distinct menu items. https://youtu.be/mulAvMp8NmY

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“HAVEN HOT CHICKEN” OPENING ITS THIRD LOCATION IN NORWALK

#Norwalk, Connecticut – Haven Hot Chicken, which brings NashvilleHot Chicken and “Not Chicken” to the area as one of the first fully dedicated Nashville Hot Chicken concepts in New England, today announced that it its third location at 596 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, will be opening on Saturday, January 28.  This 2500 square foot location will feature the brand’s signature menu of crispy, crunchy, juicy, spicy, delicious chicken and vegetarian options ranging from Country (not spicy) to Haven (extremely spicy), along with their beloved fries, sides and seasonal limited-time offerings. “We are over the moon to bring our signature menu to Fairfield County, introducing a whole new population to the deliciousness of Nashville-Hot – and ‘Not’ – Chicken Sandwiches,” said Jason Sobocinski, Haven Hot Chicken co-founder.  “To celebrate and meet our new community, we’re…

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Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria

Last week Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria held their ribbon cutting along with Mayor Laura Hoydick. After hard work inside and out the mayor exclaimed how Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria fits right in with décor of the little plaza located at 346 Stratford Road (next door to Lordship Corner Market). Mentored by the former owner of Momma Teresa’s I & II as well as Fairfield Pizza Center. Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria is another family-owned business operated by the Son/Mother Team of Nick Emanuel and Melissa Emanuel. They use the same quality ingredients and recipes. There are a couple of tables with umbrellas outside to enjoy the pizza they are primarily a take-out restaurant. Whether you…

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Crown Cafe Is DoingItLocal!

Look who's DoingItLocal! Rich (left) and Craig (right) at Crown Cafe! They have been around for years and they will be sharing their specials with us throughout the week. Many of you know them as a great place to get breakfast or lunch (and you are correct!) but they also have a full deli with meats as well. Chops, steaks, ground meat and made to order Italian Sausage!!They are located at 2200 Madison Avenue in Bridgeport.Visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/crowncafedmc/

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Bridgeport Chef Competes On Food Network

#Bridgeport CT-- Last week, Mayor Joe Ganim proclaimed March 5th as Chef Ro Sanders Day. A viewing party was held at Boca Oyster Bar at 10 East Main Street for Bridgeport native Chef Roshara Sanders, on Vegas Chef Prize Fight on the Food Network. The show highlighted eight chefs as they compete for their own restaurant on the Vegas strip. Chef Ro currently works as a chef for the popular Oceana Restaurant in New York City. Despite all the challenges she faced on the show, she continues on for another week avoiding elimination. Tune tonight to see how she makes out in week two!

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Ruben Sandwiches At Crown Cafe

Today we stopped by Crown Cafe, at 2200 Madison Ave, again, and I had to try their version of one of my favorites, a Ruben and they did not disappoint! The rye bread was lightly toasted on the flat top stove, along with the sauerkraut and an entire half-pound of pastrami, the sandwich comes together with melted Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, and man does it come together. The savoriness of the pastrami contrasts nicely with the sauerkraut, and the Thousand Island does a good job at bringing these two flavors together. I was pleasantly surprised with how them cooking the sauerkraut alone on the flat top turned out, it took the sharper edge off while still keeping a…

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Special Thanks To Forza Ristorante

Special thanks to Eric and Patrick of Forza Ristorante, located at 3171 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, for an outstanding party for my daughter's Graduation and 18th birthday party.  We invited about 20 of our closest friends and family for the celebration.  So of course wanted things to run smoothly which Patrick ensure it did.  I knew the food would be good from our previous review.  As the guest were leaving they all said they had a good time and enjoyed themselves, sort of expected.  What blew us away was everyone texting us that night to say they had a great time and really enjoyed the food.   So if you want to impress your date or your in-laws this is the…

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Forza Ristorante – Not Your Typical Italian Restaurant

Today we stopped by Forza Ristorante at 3171 Fairfield Ave in Bridgeport (across from Taco Loco). Inside it had a clean, sleek modern look. There is seating on the outdoor patio but unlike most restaurants in Black Rock there is plenty of free off street parking. Very clean. The ristorante is not your typical Italian restaurant with the standard food. Although you can find many of your favorite Italian dishes, many of the dishes are lighter and they also offer sandwiches. Freshness is the key. Eric, the owner prepared for me a dish he calles Shrimp Colasacco. As Eric made it he told me about how he named the dish after racer Joe Colasacco. The restaurant has a Formula One theme.…

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