Food & Beverage

Beer tasting in Fairfield tonight!

Premier tasting Victory Helio Saison and White Birch Hookset Belgian IPA tonight!!!  Two cool beers: the first subtley sweet with a saison funk and the second a hoppy, spicy brew!    For you beer groupies, we also just got the limited release Henry's Farm Double Bock from Two Roads (no, not tasting that one!!!)  Stop by!  Premier Wine and Spirits  525 Tunxis Hill Rd, Fairfield  (203) 345-9088   Beer tasting Fridays 6pm to 8pm and Saturday Wine Tasting 1pm to 6pm!

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Not All Package Stores Will Be Open Easter

Package stores have the option to be open Easter Sunday but you can count on most to be closed according to Patrick at Premier Wine and Spirts on 525 Tunxis Hill Rd in Fairfield.  Beer and wine distributors told Patrick that most of the package stores they service said they will be closed for the holiday.  Premier Wine and Spirits will be closed as well but will be open until 9pm Saturday night.

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Wine Tasting in Fairfield

Stop by and have a taste of 3 great Spanish wines - a Vintage Cava sparkling, a Ribera del Duero, a Verdejo and a favorite CA Pinot Noir!!!  Come match a wine to your Easter Dinner!!!!  Many selections available.  Will, my distributor's rep, will be here from 3 to 6pm so come learn about these wines.  Tasting is today, Saturday from 1pm to 6pm.  Premier Wine and Spirits  525 Tunxis Hill Rd, Fairfield   (203) 345-9088

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Lil’ Moe’s Scores Again With Big Flavored Steaks!

[caption id="attachment_10463" align="alignright" width="210"] Ah the Rib Eye![/caption] There are restaurants known for their seafood and there are steakhouses.  It's not often you find a place that exceeds at both.  When I first met Maureen the owner she bragged about the freshness of the food at Lil' Moe's.  This indeed has to be the case because when I reviewed the seafood two weeks ago I just could not believe how flavorful everything was.  You didn't have to smother it with lemon or cocktail sauce.  Well we had to give the steaks a try! I learned my previous lessons on how easy it is to overstuffed at Lil' Moe's.   The four of us shared one shrimp cocktail and a side of…

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Wine Tasting In Fairfield

Two great wines from Sicily today! Don Tomaso Nero d'Avola and Grillo-Chardonnay!!! These wines, served at Liana's in Fairfield, are a delicious. The Nero d'Avola has an intense ruby color with a soft, full and velvet flavor. The Grillo-Chardonna has a wonderful fragrance of exotic fruits mixed with a note of vanilla. Both will delight your palate!! We are also featuring Zestos, a Spanish Garnacha which is juicy on the palate, offering gently sweet red and dark berry flavors and a hint of dark chocolate. Stop by for the treat! Premier Wines & Spirits--525 Tunxis Hill Rd, Fairfield, CT--(203) 345-9088

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Freshness is the key for great seafood at Lil Moes

[caption id="attachment_10137" align="alignright" width="300"] Lil' Moe's is located at 2415 Main Street, Stratford. Across from the old movie theater.[/caption] Two weeks ago on my quest to find the perfect burger was successfully finding quite a few of them  at Lil' Moes at 2415 Main Street in Stratford.  My daughter however opted for a shrimp roll.  The rule for these tastings is for me to try a bite!  OH MY GOSH that shrimp roll was out of this world.  I forgot just how good shrimp tasted with out needing to smother it with lemon or cocktail sauce!  We had to try the seafood next!  The timing is good since many of our viewers practice lent.  Maureen the owner also wanted us to…

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