From Trash to Treasure: the Food Trucks at Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market

Considering Kristien’s obsession with all things HGTV, it’s a surprise it took us so long to get to the Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market. This massive market every Sunday in New Milford features antiques, rare finds, farm stands, and anything you’d need to furnish a home. Sure, you have to rummage through some trash to get to the treasures, but that’s part of the fun. In fact, there are so many food trucks at this flea market every Sunday, they sort of work the same way. They have lots of smaller carts and stands serving up hot dogs, lemonade, Italian ices, and breakfast sandwiches that could be hidden treasures, and they have some of the food trucks we’re all heard of that might not be as much of a treasure as you’d hoped. So we’re going to break down our trash and treasure food truck finds for you so you don’t have to rummage. We got your back!

Grab Some Food Truck Noms @ Westport Country Playhouse Season Kick-off Party

Thou desireth roll of lobster? Quench thy famishment.

Thou desireth roll of lobster? Quench thy famishment.

Spring’s here and you know what that means: FOOD TRUCK SEASON! Oh hell yes! And, Westport Country Playhouse is helping you to get your fix in early with their annual Season Kick-off Block Party at 25 Powers Court. The event is free and open to the public and runs from 4-7 on April 9: that’s a Saturday, btw. 

BelgXmas Party at Overshores Brewing ft. Specials, Rarities, Giveaways + Food Trucks

Mmmmmmm, beer.

Christmas is coming a little early this year at Overshores Brewery in East Haven. Like, December 12 early. Like, 12-4 early. At that time they’ll be kicking off their BelgXmas Holiday Bash that is absolutely free for anyone to attend.

On that awesome Saturday afternoon, you’ll get a chance at checking out the brewery through some tours and listening to live music from the Brandt Taylor Band. In terms of beer, they’ll have their own brews as well as other Belgian favorites (this is CT’s only Belgian brewery by the way) on special as well as some limited edition brews.

Food Truck Village to Fuel Shopping During Greenwich Holiday Stroll Weekend

Lobstercraft food truck

Since we moved to Greenwich a few years back, we’ve discovered some of the great perks of living there. There’s an increasingly impressive dining scene, we’re in the center of all the action, we have amazing parks and beaches, and we love to people watch on The Avenue. And, topping off that list is the 7th Annual Greenwich Holiday Stroll Weekend that goes down this year 12/5-6!

There are so many things to check out during this special weekend, that it’d be tough to describe everything, but we’ll highlight some (full list here and down below): professional ice sculpture demos, holiday caroling, entertainment, children’s activities, real life reindeer and photos with Santa, special promotions, deals, and tasting in various Greenwich stores and spots.

CT Food News: Festivals, Food Trucks, Events, Openings, Tastings + CT Beer – 10/16/15

Chef Michael Lucente of Barcelona Greenwich

Here at OmNomCT, we want to make sure that you’re having a helluva good time, so we’ve put together a killer good list of events, dishes that you must try, news on restaurant openings, deals on meals, and plenty of CT beer news. As always, we’ve got the most extensive guide to Fairfield County and CT food news that you’ll find anywhere else. If you have anything you’d like for us to add next week, please let us know . . . we don’t dare charge to support our local restaurants, bars, and event organizers. 

Events

10/16-17 Chief Brody’s Banh Mi truck will be at Yale today at College Street before Wall from 11:30-3 and Saturday at Black Hog from 12-5.

Surf’s Up @ Summer Luau Food Truck Fest — Westfield Meriden

It’s hard to think of a better way to kick off the first full weekend of summer than with a food truck festival! And, you’ll have exactly that when you head out to Westfield Meriden (470 Lewis Ave.) on Saturday and Sunday (6/27-28) for a great assortment of trux, entertainment, and craft vendors. Entry to the Westfield Meriden Summer Luau Food Truck Fest is free, too, so you’ve got nothing to lose! Hours for both days are 12-7. Now, here are some more deets about the trux that will be there, organized by Both Days or Saturday Only:

Food Trucks, J House Bar, After Parties + More @ Greenwich Polo Club 2015

Lobstercraft food truck

Thou desireth roll of lobster? Quench thy famishment.

Going out to the Greenwich Polo Club grounds to watch a polo match is one of those things that you must do at least a few times a year. Not only is it a quintessential Connecticut way to spend a day, it’s also a great time to spend some time with some friends. Entry is free, but you just need to pay $40 to park for lawn spots (there are other options too), so it pays to carpool. You can start arriving at 1 to get in, set up, and get comfy, and the match begins at 3.

Now, this season will be even more awesome for a few reasons.

The Beer Garden @ Shippan Landing Opening Food Truck Schedule and Memorial Day Party Info

You’ve all been good boys and girls (well, most of you), so we’ve got some great news to share with you: today marks the seasonal opening of The Beer Garden at Shippan Landing. If you remember, The Beer Garden opened two years ago where Paloma is now and changed venues last year to its current spot at 290 Harbor Drive. When we visited last year, things were more chill, more open, and felt like a little getaway.

Well, they’re back and back with a vengeance: they’ll be open Wednesday-Thursday from 4-11 and Friday-Saturday from 3-12. You can also expect to see more craft and local brews on tap and in cans including Half Full, Broad Brook, and Captain Lawrence. They will also have plenty of games like cornhole, a hugeass Jenga set, a new favorite called Kan Jam, and even beer pong.  They have lots of events, specials, and deals that are planned this summer, so make sure that you keep up with us and with them on FB and on their Instagram page.

Now, although they are still finalizing their food truck schedule for the entire summer, we’ve got the deets on Thursday-Sunday’s trucks and the Memorial Day Party on Sunday:

27 Trucks + Counting @ 2nd Annual RBS Food Truck Festival, May 22

Thou desireth roll of lobster? Quench thy famishment.

After their inaugural food truck festival last year, the Race Brook School Food Truck Festival is back and bigger than before (15 last year)! All you have to do is come by the Orange Country Fairgrounds from 4-8 on May 22 with some dinero and a massive appetite! That’s because there is a crazy amount of food trucks that will be there!  Just look at this list:

Win a Pair of Tix to Ninety 9 Bottles Craft Beer Fest w/ Food Trucks in Norwalk – 6/6/15

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Beer fest season is here, emhergard! And let’s kick it off along with American Craft Beer Week with a giveaway of two tix. Up for grabs is two tickets that will get you into the 2nd Annual Ninety 9 Bottles Craft Beer Festival at Oyster Shell Park in Norwalk. N9BCBF goes down on June 6 from 2-5 and you’ll definitely want to get your tix ($40) because last year’s event sold out. Buy online or purchase at either Ninety 9 Bottles in Norwalk or Westport, knowing that a portion of ticket sales goes to The Team Jesse Foundation that educates and supports families of fallen soldiers.