Food & Beverage

All Things Greek Video Review

#Bridgeport CT--I had a chance to visit Eva's All Things Greek a couple of times in the last month.   They are located at 3783 Main Street in Bridgeport (across the street from Optimum and CVS).   The food is outstanding, everything fresh and made to order.  What really impressed me the most was when I was in the kitchen there are no fryolotrs.  The owner George told me that they don't like to use them opting for pan frying in fresher oil.  Mixing french fried potatoes on one order and then frying seafood on another order and before you know it this mixing changes the taste of the food.  George's wife Eva assists in cooking and is such a joy in…

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Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

It’s Jay Piccirillo aka Ice Man from Micalizzi’s Italian Ices at 712 Madison Avenue in Bridgeport!   Micalizzi’s is one of Bridgeport’s oldest existing business and landmark.    They started in 1931 with the Piccirillo family taking over in 1977.  Probably most famous for their awesome lemon Italian Ice or their piña colada ices, I sampled their canoli ice, needless to say it was awesome.  Jay will be advertising throughout the summer the many flavors they have to choose from.  What I did not know was they also have soft and hard ice cream and sundaes too!  I’m pictured here with Jay with my all time favorite soft serve chocolate ice cream with chocolate sprinkles.    Ooooh it was sooooo…

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Bridgeport/Fairfield Police Pursuit

6:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--#Fairfield CT--A complicated and delayed call mainly because I was on my way to pick up my fix from Arthur's Famous Pizza, 430 Park Avenue and that I had to play back audio from both towns.  An officer on patrol spotted a stolen vehicle, a tan Chevy Malibu with CT plates 7AHLE8 on Washington and Pequonnick Streets and gave chase.  Bridgeport Police spokesman William Kaempffer confirmed the car was stolen with key back in February.  Chatter from all towns including state police radios said it was taken at gunpoint in a carjacking.  The pursuit continued to Laurel and Brooklawn Avenue.  The pursuit continued into Fairfield to Park Avenue where the driver almost hit a Bridgeport Police Officer at Wilson…

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Liquor Store Owners Protest Governor Policies

#Hartford CT--Hundreds of liquor store owners are in Hartford this morning to protest proposed changes the Governor proposed that will impact their business. Cientos de propietarios de tiendas de licor están en Hartford esta mañana para protestar por los cambios propuestos al Gobernador propone que tendrán un impacto en su negocio. Centenas de proprietários de lojas de licor estão em Hartford, esta manhã para protestar contra mudanças propostas ao governador propostas que irá impactar o seu negócio.

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Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

I felt like I was sent back in time when I visited the Famous Fifties Diner at 472 Huntington Turnpike in Bridgeport.  I met with Kathryn Sanchez who opened the diner in April with her husband.  The first thing you notice is the Coca Cola red and white color theme and all the 50's memorabilia on the walls.  I wanted to point out that there was something wrong with the flat screen above the counter seating but then it dawned on me they intentionally wanted it to display in black and white! The have all the good foods you expect at a diner including Mexican food; Kathryn told me her husband is from Mexico so I can expect some authentic dishes!  Since…

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Fairfield’s Restaurant Week: Bella Sera

#Fairfield CT--Fairfield's Restaurant Week continues this time with great Italian Food.  First Selectman and DoingItLocal.com met with Fabio of Bella Sera to find the specials this week.  Stuffed squid appetizer, salad and veal chop with polenta wild mushroom ragu for just $30.  The full menu is available as well.  A full bar along with special wines like Amarone and Barolo are available with you meal.  Wines are half priced on Mondays and Tuesdays.  They are open 5pm to 10pm each night.  A private room is available for parties as large as 40.  Phone them at 203-335-7701 or visit them online at http://www.bellaseraristorante.com/

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Fairfield Restaurant Week Featuring Coromandel

#Fairfield CT--First Selectman Michael Tetreau and DoingItLocal.com helped kick off next weeks Fairfield Restaurant Week with a visit to Cormomandel at 17 Pease Avenue in Southport. Over forty restaurants will be featured in the town's campaign starting October 12 through the 18th. For a full list of restaurants and what the have to offer visit: http://rw.fairfieldct.org/restaurants.html Cormomandel is is an authentic Indian Restaurant at 17 Pease Avenue in Southport.  The also offer take out and delivery service . You can call them at  (203) 259 1213 or visit their website at: http://coromandelcuisine.com/southport.html They are offering $15 lunches and $30 dinners which include appetizer and dessert. To see their offerings for this special click here:    Special dinner price $ 30.00(  does not…

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