Food & Beverage

Food Policy Council Continues to Build a Healthier Bridgeport

#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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Taco Loco Super Bowl Package Today!

See all the food you get at Taco Loco in Black Rock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd5F7jHnVqg TACO LOCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT  3170 Fairfield Ave., BridgeportTel 203.335.8228 Super Bowl Package (serves 8-10) includes: Family Pack Tacos We do all the slicing and dicing and give you everything you need to make your own tacos!  Spiced ground beef and chicken, soft flour tortillas and crispy corn taco shells, shredded lettuce, grated Jack and cheddar, chopped tomatoes, sliced jalapenos and olives. Wings (16 pieces) Our famous large and juicy Buffalo Wings. Nachos Superior Homemade chips loaded with spiced ground beef, Jack and cheddar cheese, black beans, jalapenos, tomatoes and salsa cruda. Burritos 10 Mini Burritos; 5 grilled steak and 5 grilled chicken with sautéed onions and peppers. Quesadillas 4 Quesadillas; 2 chorizo and 2 grilled chicken, packed with Jack and…

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Food World Opens in Bridgeport

Mayor Bill Finch will celebrated and cut the ribbon to reopen the Food World Supermarket at 345 Huntington Turnpike at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 13. The newly refurbished 17,000-square foot store is a full service grocery featuring a full line of deli products, bakery and an extensive produce section. The store will employ about 60 employees. “We have worked very hard to improve access to healthy food options for residents in neighborhoods throughout the city, including opening four farmers markets, 20 school gardens, an urban farm on Reservoir Avenue. With the re-opening of Food World, we’re bringing fresh produce and employment opportunities to the people of the Upper East Side neighborhood,” said Mayor Finch. “Congratulations to the ownership on re-opening…

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