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Tonnarelli cacio e pepe, a seemingly humble yet flavor-packed pasta creation, is “a true classic dish with a small twist,” says Jes Bengtson, executive chef at Amis Trattoria in Westport. “You taste every flavor and texture intended.” Eschewing traditional red sauce in favor of buttery-chees…
Our wine expert takes a close look at three great wines available for sale here in Connecticut.
Small-business origin stories are almost always interesting, but not many trace back to multiple U.S. senators. Azuluna Foods was an initiative started by Sens. Joe Lieberman and Ted Kennedy back in the early 2000s to secure grant money for New England farms. With such a small amount of farm…
Alex Foulkes’ restaurant got its first order from DoorDash more than a year ago. Foulkes, co-owner of Penny Lane Pub in Old Saybrook, had never agreed to work with DoorDash but a representative from the company was now phoning in an order. He’d later learn that DoorDash had posted Penny Lane…
Restaurant owners have launched crowdfunding campaigns and are working to deliver meals en masse to hospitals, health care facilities, and others in need throughout the region.
Like vinyl records and high-waisted jeans, the milkman has made a comeback.
If you want to branch out from guacamole and avocado toast, here’s a dish that highlights the avocado’s enjoyable simplicity, courtesy of Attilio Marini, chef-owner of Cast Iron Chef Chophouse & Oyster Bar in New Haven.
Our wine expert takes a close look at three great wines available for sale here in Connecticut.
Until recently, Ted Dumbauld never considered producing hand sanitizer at SoNo 1420, the Norwalk distillery he co-owns. In fact, there would have been few bigger insults you could have hurled at him or any other distiller than to compare their booze to an alcohol-based cleaning product. But …
As grocery stores struggle to keep their shelves stocked during the coronavirus pandemic, local farm stands are an increasingly appealing option to many.
Worldwide, goat is a celebrated cuisine. Frederic Kieffer, executive chef at Artisan and L’Escale in Greenwich, wants to bring it into the mainstream here.
Constantine “Dino” Kolitsas wants to expand Greek food beyond the diners and grab-and-go pizzerias where it is most commonly found in Connecticut.
“It will fill your kitchen with deep aromas of garlic, onion, prosciutto, tomatoes and basil," says Chef Alicia Cutchin. "Sometimes I eat it cold for breakfast — it’s that good.”
Whether its the first course or a first encounter, these wine suggestions will help you get you things off to a great start.
Brandon Collins stood at his station on the canning line at Black Hog Brewing in Oxford, looking out across the brewhouse. An unpaid intern with a master’s degree in chemistry, his 13 years as a protein crystallographer in the pharmaceutical industry shaping his vision, Collins started to se…
“The concept honestly was something I knew the area didn’t have,” Tony Camilleri says of this fun and inviting Mexican-Spanish spot.
Sometimes the most obvious things are right under your nose. For Connecticut culinary colossus Tyler Anderson, that idiom takes on a literal meaning when it comes to pizza. “Recently I came to the conclusion,” Anderson says, “it’s my favorite food in the world, why the hell don’t I have a re…
Two Roads Brewing Co., Connecticut’s largest brewery, has entered the hard seltzer arena.
Whether its the first course or a first encounter, these wine suggestions will help you get you things off to a great start.
Even with a chill in the air, this recipe for Hatch green chile stew keeps the heat on.
The Tasty Yolk in Bridgeport hits the spot for breakfast or lunch on the go.
Popeye's? Chik-fil-A? Chains be damned, I have to find the best fried chicken sandwich in Connecticut. My quest so far …
Amis Trattoria, which opened in Westport in 2017, got a shot of culinary adrenaline over the summer when Jes Bengtson took over the kitchen as executive chef. Bengtson is also the executive chef at Terrain Cafe in Westport, which is owned by the same company. I’d previously been impressed wi…
Brian Ayers heads up the company's first foray into brewing, which is also its first outside New Haven County.
Flowers and candy are the gifts du jour for Valentine’s Day. But indulging your loved one’s sweet tooth might be the best present of all.
This hidden gem puts innovative and winning twists on traditional Mexican cuisine.
These dinner-date delights are the perfect touch for a romantic evening.
Trust Emily Mingrone’s instinct. The menu at her new restaurant changes frequently, even daily, but she thrives on the challenge.
“We wanted to offer something the market didn’t have: delicious snacks that are minimally processed, made with good fats and no refined salt."
A great pairing elevates any experience. The success of Carlson’s Landing, the upscale riverfront restaurant at Essex Boat Works, will depend on the pairing of restaurateur and chef.
Matt Aita left a Michelin-rated restaurant to take on a different type of cooking challenge: gluten free.
“This is a straightforward recipe that uses fewer ingredients than most but allows each individual component to shine,” says chef Marc Avery.
Whether its the first course or a first encounter, these wine suggestions will help you get you things off to a great start.
Julie Messina couldn't find a suitable elderberry syrup for her son, so she started making her own.
