Leeanne Griffin
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Gordon Ramsay to open 'Hell's Kitchen' restaurant at Foxwoods
Foxwoods Resort Casino announced the opening of Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN — a restaurant inspired by the celebrity chef's television series — at the property → Read More
St. Patrick's Day parties, festivals and celebrations across CT
Connecticut's bars, pubs, restaurants and breweries are hosting St. Patrick's Day festivities. → Read More
CT's Garden Catering is one of QSR's 'Hottest Startup Fast Casuals'
Old Greenwich-based Garden Catering is one of QSR Magazine's "America's Hottest Startup... → Read More
Valentine’s Day restaurant options around Connecticut
Connecticut restaurants are celebrating Valentine's Day with special menus this year. → Read More
Penny's Diner closes its Fairfield location after 40 years in business
Penny's Diner has closed its Fairfield location after 40 years, but its Norwalk diner will remain open. → Read More
CT chefs, restaurant nominated for 2023 James Beard Foundation awards
CT nominees for James Beard awards include Christian Hunter of Community Table and Renee Touponce of Oyster Club and Port of Call in Mystic. → Read More
Irish pub The Half Door will close after two decades in Hartford
The Half Door, an Irish gastropub that's been a mainstay in Hartford's West End for more than 20 years, announced its closing effective Jan. 23. → Read More
Filipino restaurant Zul Cafe & Grill opening in New Haven
The restaurant, serving pork sisig and pancit bihon in Norwalk since 2020, is expanding to a new location at 216 Crown Street. → Read More
Haven Hot Chicken giving away free sandwiches at Norwalk opening
Haven Hot Chicken will open its third location in Norwalk on Jan. 28, and is giving away free sandwiches to the first 300 guests to visit the new spot. → Read More
At this new Jamaican bakery in Windsor, vegetables play a starring role
Likkle Patty Shop in Windsor, by the owner of Amazing Ackee, is a new vegan Jamaican bakery and patty shop. → Read More
Food trends for CT in 2023: Pour-it-yourself taprooms and fried chicken among what's 'in' for the coming year
The 2023 food trends expected in Connecticut include more vegan comfort food, further expansion of CT pizzerias like Sally's and more self-serve taprooms. → Read More
Alma Bistro, a Nuevo-Latino restaurant, opens in Norwalk
Alma Bistro in Norwalk features Latin-American fusion food, from chefs affiliated with Don Rene Taqueria in Milford and Brasitas in Norwalk and Stamford. → Read More
Zuppardi's Apizza raises $10,000 for families of fallen Bristol officers
Zuppardi's Apizza recently raised $10,000 for the families of Bristol police officers Dustin DeMonte and Alex Hamzy, who died in the line of duty last month. → Read More
Bernard's in Ridgefield sold to Norwalk restaurateurs after 22 years
Bernard and Sarah Bouissou have sold Bernard's, their upscale Ridgefield French restaurant, to the owners of Washington Prime and BJ Ryan’s Restaurant Group in Norwalk. → Read More
Self-pour taproom Hop & Vine coming to Stamford next spring
Hop & Vine, a self-pour taproom, is coming to Stamford at 30 Spring St. next to Bar Rosso in the spring of 2023. → Read More
Bridgewater Chocolates opening Westport flagship store
Connecticut's Bridgewater Chocolate is opening a flagship retail location in Westport at 165 Main Street. → Read More
CT's The Blind Rhino defends top title at Buffalo wing fest
The Blind Rhino, with restaurants in South Norwalk and Bridgeport, won the trophy for best traditional hot wings at the National Buffalo Wing Festival. → Read More
Donuts are CT's best fried food, according to Food & Wine
In Food & Wine's recent roundup, the spotlight shines on Connecticut donuts: Coffee An' in Westport, Lakeside Diner in Stamford, Young Buns and Nana's in Mystic. → Read More
Norwalk pizza cone food truck puts twist on CT's favorite food
Pau Pau's Pizza Cones, a new Connecticut food truck that's been making the rounds in Fairfield and Litchfield counties, is serving pizza in a portable cone format. → Read More
The Big E's 2022 foods: waffles, espresso martinis, vegan burgers
The Big E in West Springfield, Mass. has always been a prime destination for fair food, but this year, vegan and vegetarian options promise something for everyone. → Read More