Food & Beverage

Town of Trumbull Announces Family-Friendly Fall Festival on the Town Hall Green

Trumbull, CT — The Town of Trumbull invites residents and visitors to the annual Fall Festival on the Town Hall Green & Gazebo—a free, family-friendly celebration featuring seasonal activities, music, and treats. The event will be held Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, rain or shine. This year’s lineup includes lawn games, pumpkin decorating, and crafts with the Trumbull Nature & Arts Center. Guests can enjoy a Long Hill Fire Dept. Truck Encounter, a photo booth by Kait Snook Art & Design, face painting by Abrakadoodle, and music from DJ Nick Luca, along with refreshments from the Brewberry Café pastry & coffee truck. Event Details Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM…

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Fairfield Restaurant Week Returns with New Summer Format

2025-08-25 to 2025-09-07@Fairfield CT – Fairfield Restaurant Week is back for its 14th year with a brand-new format. The “Summer Edition” will run from Monday, August 25 through Sunday, September 7, featuring special prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at over two dozen local restaurants. Organized by Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development, the event aims to celebrate and support the town’s vibrant culinary scene. A second "Winter Edition" is also planned for early 2026, giving food lovers even more to look forward to.

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Italian Kitchen Celebrates 13 Years in Fairfield with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

https://youtu.be/b5TR7qOYScs Italian Kitchen Celebrates 13 Years in Fairfield with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Fairfield, CT — May 9, 202 Italian Kitchen proudly celebrated its 13th anniversary today with a heartfelt ribbon cutting at its longtime home at 1700 Post Road in Fairfield. Surrounded by friends, family, community members, and local dignitaries including First Selectman Bill Gerber, owner Dominick Giresi Jr. and his father, founder Dominick Giresi Sr., marked the milestone with gratitude and excitement. “Fairfield, we love you,” said Dominick Jr. during the event. “You’ve made us feel like more than just a business—you’ve made us part of your family.” The Giresi family expressed deep appreciation to the Fairfield community and local supporters such as DoingItLocal, who helped capture the celebration.…

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Bar Bagel Opens on Black Rock Turnpike with Ribbon Cutting Celebration

https://youtu.be/cfidvehIbyE New Takeout Concept from the Founders of Village Bagels Aims to Grow Through Franchising Fairfield, CT — The Riina family officially opened their newest venture, Bar Bagel, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 1st on Black Rock Turnpike. The new bagel shop is a streamlined, takeout-focused offshoot of the well-established Village Bagels, originally founded in 1995 by John Riina. With 30 years of experience in the bagel business, Riina developed Bar Bagel as a quick-serve concept designed for convenience without sacrificing quality. Unlike Village Bagels, which includes a full delicatessen, Bar Bagel offers a simplified menu and experience, making it an ideal model for future franchising. The long-term vision is to expand Bar Bagel through franchising, offering everything…

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Ribbon Cutting Marks Grand Opening of NY Caffeine’s Newest Location in Downtown Bridgeport

https://youtu.be/0kVpFE0tXHA Bridgeport, CT — Downtown Bridgeport is now buzzing with even more energy as NY Caffeine officially opened its doors at 855 Main Street with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday. Local officials, community leaders, and coffee enthusiasts gathered to welcome the café’s newest location to the heart of the city. The event drew enthusiastic support from city leadership, including Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, who joined in the celebration and congratulated the NY Caffeine team for investing in the city’s vibrant downtown. “We’re thrilled to welcome a new business to our community,” said Mayor Ganim. “This is a great addition to Main Street and a sign of the continued revitalization happening in Bridgeport.” With warm remarks and applause from…

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Shop & Stroll into Spring Will Take Place on May 1st!

The Office of Community & Economic Development invites you to join the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce for the annual “Shop and Stroll into Spring” event on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Over 20+ participating shops in downtown Fairfield will open at their regular times with extended hours through 9 p.m., offering patrons a time to browse, enjoy light refreshments, and shop local with a variety of in-store promotions to kick off the spring season, as well as shop early for graduation and Mother’s Day gifts! Join us at the Shop & Stroll into Spring Pre-Event Happy Hour, which will take place at RyeBird (11 Unquowa Road) on Thursday, May 1st beginning at 5 p.m. Be sure…

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Black Rock Turnpike Merchants to Hold Holiday Open House

FAIRFIELD, CT — The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development invites the public to a Holiday Open House on Friday, December 13th, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. with select merchants on Black Rock Turnpike. Participating merchants will be offering in-store specials, discounts, and spreading holiday cheer! Fairfield’s Community & Economic Development Director Mark Barnhart stated, “We encourage everyone to shop local, not just during the holidays, but throughout the year. The Holiday Open House is a great opportunity to support our many local small businesses while getting some holiday shopping done.” Participating Merchants and Offers Black Rock Coffee House (2480 Black Rock Turnpike): Collaborating with Ocean Blu Boutique for the festivities as neighbors in the White Birch…

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Celebrating Local Flavor at Isabelle et Vincent on Super Saturday

https://youtu.be/uQ-gPUZg8sc FAIRFIELD, CT – On a crisp December morning, State Senator Tony Hwang stopped by Isabelle et Vincent, the beloved French bakery at 1903 Post Road, to highlight the importance of supporting local small businesses, especially during the bustling holiday season. Super Saturday, the last Saturday before Christmas, is a perfect time to celebrate the heart and soul of Fairfield’s community-driven enterprises. Greeting Senator Hwang at the bakery was owner Mike Saulsberry, who shared his passion for crafting authentic French baked goods and his gratitude for the community’s support. “We’re incredibly proud that everything we produce here is made from scratch,” said Saulsberry. “No chemicals, no preservatives—just natural, healthy ingredients prepared by a talented staff who genuinely care about the…

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Local Bites: Gregory’s Pizza Family Restaurant

This time on Local Bites, I want to spotlight Gregory's Pizza Family Restaurant. With over 20 years of experience in the kitchen, Greg has quickly made a name for himself in the area, especially for his seasonal Plum Tomato Pies—a true local favorite in August when tomatoes are at their peak. But Gregory’s menu goes far beyond pizza, with a diverse array of thoughtfully crafted dishes, including stuffed breads, calzones, grinders, stromboli, fresh salads, pasta, and more. Each item is made with the same level of dedication and quality as his celebrated pies, ensuring a standout experience no matter what you’re craving. Today, I want to highlight a few standout dishes that showcase the variety and quality Gregory offers beyond…

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