Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage Small Business Shout Out

Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

Sep 11, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

It was a pleasure meeting Karen Gorden at Stan's Jamaican Kitchen located at 16 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield, right near the town line of North Avenue Bridgeport.  Stan's Jamaican Kitchen is Fairfield's ONLY Jamaican Restaurant.  They specialize in Jerk Chicken, Oxtail, Brown Stew Chicken, Escovitch Tilapia, Curry Goat (my favorite) and Curry Chicken.  Take out is their main business but there is a small window counter for eat in.  Hours are Monday through Saturday 11am to 8pm and Visa and MasterCard is accepted, delivery is not available at this time but they are working on it. My family and I are planning a visit, I'll be reporting more on the food.   I can't wait!! Fue un placer reunirse…

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Food & Beverage Small Business Shout Out

Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

Aug 17, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

My long time friend Don Mastersanti and his son Joe recently opened The Pantry at 384 East Main Street in Ansonia, right next door to Fitzpatrick's.  I've known Don and his family since the 80's when Don owned Scorpio Productions, one of the first wedding DJ's in the area.  He was one of the best DJ's too; that pride has spilled over into their new restaurant that specializes in gourmet comfort food.   You can get anything from a Chef Salad, Meatball sub, Lasagna, Sheppard's Pie and many daily specials.  They are open for breakfast and lunch. It brought me back even further because this is the same location that Tanner's Restaurant was located.  I worked there in high school…

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Food & Beverage Small Business Shout Out

Look Who’s DoingItLocal !

Jul 11, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

I met with Carl from Salerno's Apizza at 1398 Barnum Ave, Stratford, one of the original and still one of the best pizza places anywhere.  When Carl's father started in 1947 there were only about 5 pizza places around in the area.  If you are familiar with them you like me am looking forward to their Plum Tomato Pies usually available in mid August.  I cannot even begin to describe how delicious they are.  All their pies are great, made fresh, nothing is ever from frozen.  Simply the best!   How about some likes for Carl! Me reuní con Carl de Salerno's Apizza en 1398 Barnum Ave, Stratford, uno de los originales y sigue siendo uno de los mejores lugares de…

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Bridgeport Food & Beverage

Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

Jul 10, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Last week I met with Johanna and Misael at Mi Pueblo Restaurant and Bakery at 2837 Main Street.  They also have another location at 1222 State Street.  Both stores are in Bridgeport.    They specialize in Latin American food and baked goods.  They also have free delivery.  Visit their Facebook pages at State Street here or Main Street here. Would you be interested in seeing their specials?  How about some likes for Johanna ant Misael??     La semana pasada, me encontré con Johanna y Misael a Mi Pueblo Restaurant and Bakery en 2837 Main Street. También tienen otro restaurante en otro lugar en el 1222 State Street. Ambos se encuentran en Bridgeport. Ellos se especializan en comida latino-americana y…

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Food & Beverage

My Family Flipped For Flipside in Fairfield

Jul 2, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_27842" align="alignright" width="150"] The Patio was the right call that night.[/caption] My family and I visited Flipside Burgers and Bar at 1125 Post Road in Fairfield last week.  The challenge in writing this is to be brief otherwise most won't read it all.  I'll give some the descriptions on the photos.  So here goes: It was a beautiful night and we chose to eat outside on the patio.  Great call, the white and red sangria's my wife and I ordered along with the weather was reminiscent of a tropical vacation-except for kids.  The appetizers we ordered were great.  I can see stopping by the bar another night to have a drink and have just appetizers for dinner.  You have…

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Food & Beverage

Look Who’s DoingItLocal

Jun 13, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

I had the real pleasure of meeting Marlon aka Marlon the Baker.  He has two bakeries, one at 1209 East Main Street in Bridgeport and the other at 1400 Boston Post Road in Milford.  He also runs a food truck located outside St. Vincent's Hospital.  A real success story.  Just a few short years ago he was the chef at Christian Heritage School in Trumbull.  I haven't had a chance to try his food but I'm told it is the freshest in town.  He is thinking of advertising with us to show you his masterpieces.  How about some likes for Marlon?!!

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Bridgeport Food & Beverage Stratford

I-95 Shutdown, Bridgeport Back Roads Backing Up

Apr 4, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

3:03pm--#Bridgeport CT--#Stratford CT--#cttraffic--I was just at 1406 State Street at Copy Break and traffic was already backing up due to the I-95 closure in Stratofrd.  I even tried North Avenue but it was the same, heavy traffic heading northbound. Why not plan on having a relaxing dinner at Taco Loco at 3170 Fairfield Avenue and wait it out? They have have $5 Karma Shots and Sangria's!  Plenty of juicy steaks entrees; Steak Chimichurri, Steak Ranchero and Steak Chipotle, but we also have delicious meatless entrees for Lent! Try our Shrimp and Scallop Enchiladas or our Spinach and Shrimp Quesadillas! Check our menu at www.tacoloco.com

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Food & Beverage

Food Policy Council Continues to Build a Healthier Bridgeport

Feb 8, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – (Feb 7, 2014) – The Bridgeport Food Policy Council on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, will hold a “Food Summit” at the Dioceses of Bridgeport. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mayor Bill Finch is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. and recognize the people who established this important initiative. WHAT: Food Summit WHEN: Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, 11 a.m. WHERE: Diocese of Bridgeport, 238 Jewett Ave., Bridgeport The Council was established to create a healthier Bridgeport, to improve the availability and distribution of healthy foods through the city, educate residents on the importance of a healthy diet, teach healthy eating and cooking, and promote community gardens. The sessions are open to anyone interested in…

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