Win a Pair of Tix to the 8th Annual Chocolate, Dessert & Wine Lover’s Evening

Marla is the winner, but keep an eye out in your e-mail boxes because there might be a special deal waiting for some of you! 

Every year we look forward to a massive event that helps us get through winter. No, we’re not talking about football: we’re talking about the Chocolate, Dessert & Wine Lover’s Evening! This year is the 8th year . . . and it will definitely prove to be even better than the rest! 

The action is going down on February 4 from 6-9 at the Stamford Marriot Hotel & Spa with all proceeds going directly to Shelter for the Homeless. There will be over 70 different dessert, chocolate, food, and adult drink vendors on hand to help ya warm up. In addition, there will be entertainment and tips from host Chef Plum, music, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and even chances to shop for Valentine’s Day gifts for your precious little love. Tickets are $45 per person or $80 if you buy them in pairs: perfect for a Valentine’s Day treat.

Getting “intimate” at The Whelk’s new themed dinner series

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“I always wanted to draw,” Chef Bill Taibe of The Whelk shrugged off, “but I couldn’t.” When he discovered his love of cooking and went to school, he realized something great: “This is my art, this is how I draw.”

This is one of the many interesting things we learned about Chef Taibe’s perspective. Perhaps it’s that perspective, that open-mindedness that makes him such an amazing chef and restaurateur. It’s lead him to branch out from owning leFarm, to then opening The Whelk, and then to opening up Kawa Ni with his brother Jeff–three AMAZING restaurants! And although he recently sold leFarm to Chef Brian Lewis, he’s not done with his evolution and experimentation.

CT Food News: Seafood, Fairs, Tastings, Trux, CT Beer + More – 9/24/15

If you’re looking for the latest, the best, and the freshest guide to food events, specials, dinners and CT beer news, look no further! Remember that this weekend is the Greenwich Wine + Food Festival, so we hope to see you . . . and don’t forget about our ultimate guide to beer fests, events, and Oktoberfests in Connecticut! Have a great weekend everybody!

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9/21-26 Check out Boulevard 18 in New Canaan for a New England Seafood popup called Dave& Luciano’s Fish Camp. On the menu is an amazing variety of seafood dishes bringing the whole seafood shack kinda feel to New Canaan. 

CT Food News: Lobster Rolls, Fairs, New Spots, Deals + #CTBeer Schtuff – 9/18/15

Chef Michael Lucente of Barcelona Greenwich

Ladies and gents, we’re just about to wrap up the last full week of summer 2015, but there’s no reason to be sad. Turn that frown upside down because the weather’s been beautiful and there’s still so much to do. So, let’s take Fairfield County and the rest of the state by storm and hit up all these great events, drink all of this great beer, and try out all this killer food. Also, remember we had a ton of events listed from last week’s post that are going down this weekend! 

9/18-19 Boothbay Lobster Company food truck will be making the rounds in Stamford, so check out their lobster rolls. Today they’ll be outside of the Sign of the Whale from 4-10 and on Saturday they will be there from 5-11.

CT Food News: over 30 things to do, eat + drink for the next two weeks! – 9/11/15

So, people: chill. Summer goes until September 22, so stop saying that summer’s over. And, with the crazy amount of events, deals, special events, brunches, and beer goodness, it’s clear that summer’s alive and well. This is really an amazing list this week and we hope that you get to do even do a 1/4 of the things that we’ve planned out for you here. As always, help us spread the word, pass this along, and if you’re making a reservation or learn about something great because of us, let the restaurant or organizers know. 

9/11-13 People will be heading to the Norwalk Oyster Fest for the seafood, the drinks, and the tunes. For more info, check it here. 

Connecticut Chefs Challenge 2015: Save the Date + Callout to Chef Competitors

We already have September 18 at 7 pm blocked off on our calendar because that’s when the 5th Annual Connecticut Chefs Challenge goes down! Fairfield County’s best chefs will be competing at Lincoln Culinary Institute in Shelton to take him the much-coveted “Best in Show” title. What’s great is that when you attend, you get to taste everything and vote along side a guest judge panel. Tickets are not on sale yet, but you’ll soon be able to find them here and a portion of the sales will go directly to The Optimus Foundation that helps to construct and maintain medical facilities throughout the 203 for communities that need the support.

CT Open House Day 2015: A Food and Drink Guide to Free Events and Tastings

We’re very excited to share some fun news with all our awesome readers: we’ve been invited by the Connecticut Office of Tourism to share all things food and drink around the Nutmeg State as official CT Correspondents for their Visit Connecticut program. And to kick it off, we have the deets on their much anticipated yearly CT Open House Day experience. Here’s how it works:

On June 13, you, your friends, and/or your family can check out an amazing variety of participating places throughout the state at no cost at all. Of course, we’re just featuring the participating food and drink places below, but this Open House event includes businesses throughout the state from museums like The Aldrich and Stepping Stones, to interactive parks like Dinosaur State Park, to historic homesteads like Nathan Hale Homestead, so no matter what your thing is, you’re sure to find it as part of this awesome event. You can check out their website for more info too!

CT Food News Vol. 41: Memorial Day Weekend, CT Beer News, Markets, Deals + More

It’s just about Memorial Day weekend, people! So much to do, see, and eat . . . And you best believe we’re giving you the freshest, newest bites of news regarding restaurants, dinners, events, and breweries here in CT. For things already covered (we don’t want to bother you with old, repeated news), check last week’s post and our most current blog posts. We’ve got the most extensive and helpful calendar info that you’ll find anywhere else!

Dinners, Deals, Happy Hours + Events

5/21 There’s a Spring Fling going on at Luxe in Westport 2night from 7-10. There will be drink specials, live music, new and exciting wines, and passed small plates. Spring Fling at Luxe in Westport tonight. 

5/21 Local SoNo is hosting BeerBQ tonight for their 1 Year Anniversary! They’ll have slow smoked ribs and a crazy lineup of brews for you to down including Dogfish Head 61 and 120 Minute, Goose Island Ogden and Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout, Bluepoint No Apologies, Heavy Seas Phantom Ship, and Founders Centennial. In addition, check out their Insta to enter for a $25 gift card. 

Tasty Trifecta: Derby Day, Cinco de Mayo + Mother’s Day Events in Fairfield County

We’ve combed through a lot of restaurants and events in Fairfield County and are giving you our favorite choices for this amazing trifecta that is going down in the next two weeks. What a great time to be here in the 203, huh? So, check out some things to do to help justify your drinking habits or places to take mom to show her how much you love her. 

Derby Day

Cask Republic, Stamford: stop by one of our favorite spots in Stamford from 3-7 for Mint Juleps and flights of Bulleit bourbon! 

Mama’s Boy, SoNo: Greer and crew will be hosting a Kentucky Derby Party from 3-7. If drinking and chowing down isn’t enough, take your picture with cute ol’ Lil’ Secretariat from 4-6.

Saucy n’ Sauced Up: BBQ and Beer Bashes in Danbury, Stamford + Ridgefield Coming Soon

The three bbq sauces at Bar Q B.B.Q.

Dis is how we judge and stuff

Beer and BBQ: don’t get much more ‘Murrican than that! That’s why you’re gonna need to check out these three events that are happening soon. First up there’s Ridgefield Gone Country on May 2-3, then there’s there’s Beer and BBQ on May 16, and rounding it all up is the Harbor Point Green Day and BBQ if you’re looking for a different kind of experience. Either way, check out these great events that are on the horizon: 

2^nd Annual Ridgefield Gone Country BBQ Fest

Saturday, May 2, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Sunday, May 3, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm