4b or not 4b, that is what we question… 4b Festival, New Haven

Beer, bourbon, bacon, and BBQ. What’s not to love about this combination?  Needless to say, when we found out about this Digital Surgeons event that was coming to New Haven, we were all over it…and apparently so was everyone else because both sessions sold out fast!  Not only did we buy tickets, but as bloggers of all awesomely edible things, we also shared some of the vendors that would be there, and even interviewed David Salinas, organizer of The 4b Festival.  That was back in December…now let’s fast forward to March 22 for the event.

After we waited in a fairly long line to park, we made our way over to the venue. It was a bit of a walk but we didn’t mind because it was a beautiful day out. Even though we got there a few minutes before the 12-4 session started, there was a HUGE line that wrapped around the parking lot like a sinister slithering snake. Because we were given press passes, we were able to go right into the Press/VIP entrance, get our IDs checked, and head on in, but we had friends in line and felt awful for them and everyone else because we knew it was going to take a while to get through that line. This is where things began to get ugly…

1st Annual Stratford Restaurant Week Features 31Restaurants to Celebrate 375 Years!

In honor of Stratford’s 375th anniversary, the Stratford Chamber of Commerce and Stratford Economic Development Department present the 1st Annual Stratford Restaurant Week.  Come by Stratford from April 6-12 for some great meal deals that aren’t very complicated or confusing at all:  $16.39 per person or $37.50 per couple.  No price levels, no complications.  You’ll get an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert.  Thanks to Food Dudes for the tip.   

Here are the restaurants that are involved (and check the Stamford Restaurant Week Page for menus):