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It’s the season for comfort food, so we’re starting a mini series where we’ll bring you to some of our favorite spots worth braving the cold for this winter! 🥰 Up first is Chef Jiang, which is a favorite among CT foodies for delicious Chinese food. Whether you’re craving familiar dishes or want to branch out to try authentic Chinese dishes, Chef Jiang has it all at both their Farmington and New Haven locations. The best part is, everything on the menu is photographed, so you can really eat with your eyes here! Check out the menu items we just enjoyed on our most recent visit, and let us know what dishes we missed so we can order them next time! Head to my Instagram page for descriptions on all featured menu items.  📍 @chef_jiang: 1600 SE Road Suite 6, Farmington (West Farms Shopping Center) 📍 @chef_jiangnh: 67 Whitney Avenue, New Haven #foodofct #farmington #farmingtonct #hartfordcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #connecticutfood #ctlocal #chefjiang #newhaven #newhavenct #newhavencounty #newhavenconnecticut #newhavenfood #chinesefood #chineserestaurant #comfortfood #comfortfoods
Have you heard about the hottest new Chinese restaurant in West Hartford? 🔥 @sichuanalleyus recently opened this past fall, bringing delicious modern Chinese cuisine with a Szechuan influence to the area! We instantly loved the vibe of the dining room, and the menu had so many fantastic choices. There’s even whole sections of the menu dedicated to gluten-free and vegan options! Many dishes are available spicy or non-spicy, so there’s truly something for everyone. Sichaun Alley actually got its start in Singapore, and West Hartford is its first U.S. location! The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. If you plan to dine in, we highly recommend making reservations, as it was already packed when we went at lunchtime. Takeout is also available in addition to delivery through UberEats and DoorDash. Sichaun Alley has definitely entered our top 5 for best Chinese in CT! Visit our Instagram page for details on all featured menu items! #foodofct #westhartford #westhartfordct #hartfordcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #connecticutfood #ctlocal #weha #westhartfordfoodie #westhartfordliving #chinesefood #chinesefoodlover #chineserestaurant #modernchinese #connecticutfoodie
Here’s our list of 5️⃣ hidden gems that we visited in 2024 that we think you should check out in 2025! 🎊 Let us know which one you want to check out first! 1. Drago’s Kitchen, Granby: This family-owned breakfast & lunch spot really impressed us when we visited! They have a lot of creative menu items with nearly everything made in-house! Featured ⬇️ 🍳 Biscuits and Gravy: cheddar biscuit, sausage gravy, 2 eggs any style, and home fries (our favorite dish of the visit!) 🇮🇪 Irish Eggs Benedict with corned beef hash 🍽️ Appetizer Sampler of Breakfast Corn Dog, Breakfast Empanada, and Potato Pancake 🍔 Guy’s New Favorite Burger: focaccia, 6 oz burger, in-house smoked roast beef, sharp cheddar, provolone, pickles, and caramelized onions 2. Joanne’s Table, Fairfield: a hole-in-the-wall for relaxed Italian dining! Another family-owned spot serving creative Italian dishes you don’t see everywhere! Featured ⬇️ 🇮🇹 Old Fashioned 🇮🇹 Meatballs 🇮🇹 Zucchini Rollatini: thinly sliced and hand rolled with a special egg batter with herbs, stuffed with Asiago cheese and served over marinara sauce 🇮🇹 Paccheri alla Napoletana: large speciality pasta from Campania served in a spicy Asiago and parmigiano sauce 3. @LaCatrinaWestHaven: authentic Mexican food with incredible brunches on the weekends! Featured ⬇️ 🌮 Birria Tacos 🇲🇽 La Catrina (Parrillada): Grilled Tender Steak, Chicken, Pork Loin, and Longaniza 4. @Manhattan Restaurant: a beautifully decorated spot for comforting tapas! Featured ⬇️ • Ham & Cheese Croquettes: serrano ham, manchego cheese and cilantro aioli • Oxtail Lollipops: breaded and fried oxtail with a jalapeno bacon sriracha sauce • Lamb Empanadas: served with sweet chili sauce • Dessert Platter 5. Lazy Sister, South Norwalk: super trendy, you’ll feel like you’re in NYC! They have a great variety of Chinese dishes and drinks that you’re sure to love. Make sure to get reservations in advance! Featured ⬇️ 🥟 Pork Soup Dumplings 🍗 Chicken Lo Mein 🌶️ Wontons in Chili Oil 🥩 Beef Wrapped in Scallion Pancakes 🍗 Szechuan Dry Pepper Chicken 🍦 Fortune Cookie Soft Serve (so unique!) #foodofct #hiddengem #hiddengems #newyear #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #southington #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #westhaven #connecticutfood #ctlocal #newyearsday #2025 #newyears2025 #newyear2025 #hartfordcounty #fairfieldcounty #newhavencounty #norwalkct #granbyct #southingtonct #fairfieldct #westhavenct #granby #fairfield #fairfieldcountyct #fairfieldcountymoms #sono #southnorwalk #norwalkmoms
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Here’s our list of 5️⃣ hidden gems that we visited in 2024 that we think you should check out in 2025! 🎊 Let us know which one you want to check out first! 1. Drago’s Kitchen, Granby: This family-owned breakfast & lunch spot really impressed us when we visited! They have a lot of creative menu items with nearly everything made in-house! Featured ⬇️ 🍳 Biscuits and Gravy: cheddar biscuit, sausage gravy, 2 eggs any style, and home fries (our favorite dish of the visit!) 🇮🇪 Irish Eggs Benedict with corned beef hash 🍽️ Appetizer Sampler of Breakfast Corn Dog, Breakfast Empanada, and Potato Pancake 🍔 Guy’s New Favorite Burger: focaccia, 6 oz burger, in-house smoked roast beef, sharp cheddar, provolone, pickles, and caramelized onions 2. Joanne’s Table, Fairfield: a hole-in-the-wall for relaxed Italian dining! Another family-owned spot serving creative Italian dishes you don’t see everywhere! Featured ⬇️ 🇮🇹 Old Fashioned 🇮🇹 Meatballs 🇮🇹 Zucchini Rollatini: thinly sliced and hand rolled with a special egg batter with herbs, stuffed with Asiago cheese and served over marinara sauce 🇮🇹 Paccheri alla Napoletana: large speciality pasta from Campania served in a spicy Asiago and parmigiano sauce 3. @LaCatrinaWestHaven: authentic Mexican food with incredible brunches on the weekends! Featured ⬇️ 🌮 Birria Tacos 🇲🇽 La Catrina (Parrillada): Grilled Tender Steak, Chicken, Pork Loin, and Longaniza 4. @Manhattan Restaurant: a beautifully decorated spot for comforting tapas! Featured ⬇️ • Ham & Cheese Croquettes: serrano ham, manchego cheese and cilantro aioli • Oxtail Lollipops: breaded and fried oxtail with a jalapeno bacon sriracha sauce • Lamb Empanadas: served with sweet chili sauce • Dessert Platter 5. Lazy Sister, South Norwalk: super trendy, you’ll feel like you’re in NYC! They have a great variety of Chinese dishes and drinks that you’re sure to love. Make sure to get reservations in advance! Featured ⬇️ 🥟 Pork Soup Dumplings 🍗 Chicken Lo Mein 🌶️ Wontons in Chili Oil 🥩 Beef Wrapped in Scallion Pancakes 🍗 Szechuan Dry Pepper Chicken 🍦 Fortune Cookie Soft Serve (so unique!) #foodofct #hiddengem #hiddengems #newyear #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #southington #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #westhaven #connecticutfood #ctlocal #newyearsday #2025 #newyears2025 #newyear2025 #hartfordcounty #fairfieldcounty #newhavencounty #norwalkct #granbyct #southingtonct #fairfieldct #westhavenct #granby #fairfield #fairfieldcountyct #fairfieldcountymoms #sono #southnorwalk #norwalkmoms
Many times when we find ourselves on the Berlin Turnpike, we stop in to @T-Swirl Crepe 📍Berlin, CT for a little treat! 😋 They specialize in Japanese style crepes, which are made with rice flour rather than wheat flour, making them gluten-free! You’ll find them to be crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside. They hold the fillings so well that you can skip the fork & knife and just take a bite, making it an easy on-the-go snack! @T-Swirl Crepe has so many flavors to choose from! On this visit, we went with their refreshing strawberry cheesecake crepe, as well as one of their newest flavors, dulce de leche! T-Swirl offers boba tea in addition to crepes, so we had their taro milk tea and strawberry banana slush. You can find T-Swirl nationwide, with CT locations in Berlin, Fairfield, New Haven, Middletown, and the Danbury Mall. You can also order delivery through UberEats and DoorDash! If you’ve visited before, let us know what you usually order so we can try it next time! Head to my Instagram for more details on what we ordered. Fun fact: T-Swirl’s namesake comes from the “T” shaped tool they use to spread out the batter on their crepe pans! #foodofct #berlin #berlinct #hartfordcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut  #connecticutfood #ctlocal #tswirlcrepes #tswirlcrepe #berlinturnpike #japanesecrepe #japanesecrepes #sugar #crepe #crepes #crepeshop #crepelovers #dessert #sweettreats
Good news! 🎉 Good News Restaurant & Bar has officially reopened! After the retirement of the former owner and world-renowned chef, Carole Peck, the restaurant has returned under a new owner with a fresh look. If you’re familiar with Good News, you’ll still find an eclectic vibe and favorites from the original menu. We were very impressed by the farm-to-table options and the quality of our meal. It’s definitely a new favorite of ours in Woodbury, and we look forward to coming back and trying more! You can find Good News in Woodbury’s Sherman Village Shopping Center, open daily for lunch and dinner. Head to my Instagram page for descriptions on everything we ate! #foodofct #woodbury #woodburyct #litchfieldcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #connecticut_igers #connecticutfood #ctlocal #goodnews #farmtotable #farmtotablerestaurant #farmtotablefood #litchfieldcountyct #ctsmallbusiness #ctlocalbusiness #ctfood #ctfoodie #ctfoodlover
Run, don’t walk, to your closest @Mecha Noodle Bar to try their new menu items! 🍜🏃🏻‍♀️ They’re one of our all-time favorite spots in CT, and they didn’t miss with these delicious dishes 😍 Let us know which one you want to try most! You can find full descriptions of each menu item over on our Instagram page! #foodofct #fairfield #fairfieldct #fairfieldcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants  #connecticutfood #ctlocal #fairfieldcountyct #fairfieldmoms #mecha #mechanoodlebar #norwalk #norwalkct #norwalknow #norwalkmoms #stamford #stamfordct #stamfordmoms #stamfordconnecticut #stamfordlocal #stamforddowntown #heystamford #stamfordeats #stamfordfood #norwalkeats #norwalkfood #fairfieldeats #fairfieldfood #westhartford #weha #westhartfordct #westhartfordfoodie #westhartfordmoms #hartfordcounty #westhartfordcenter #newhaven #newhavencounty #newhavenct #newhavenconnecticut #newhavenfood #newhaveneats #boston #bostontiktok #bostonma #bostonmassachusetts #bostonmass #bostonfood #bostonfoodtiktok #bostoneats  #bostonrestaurant #bostonrestaurants
We adore you Vespino! This charming Italian restaurant is located in Fairfield and has some really delicious menu items. Whether you’re looking for authentic New York style pizza, creative appetizers, comforting pasta dishes, or healthy salads, they have it all. You can even get gluten-free pizza and pasta here! The dining room is casual with a trendy European flair, and you can even catch a game from the TVs at the bar. You can find Vespino in Fairfield’s Tunxis Hill Shopping Center! Head to my Instagram page for descriptions on all featured menu items! #foodofct #fairfield #fairfieldct #fairfieldcounty #fairfieldcountyct #ctlocal #connecticut #ctfoodie #ctfoodies #cteats #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #vespino #italianfood #italianrestaurant
@Halal Buns recently opened in New Britain and is a great option for fast-casual halal food! Located steps away from the Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) campus, Halal Buns is serving delicious smashburgers, hot dogs, wings, shakes, and more! There’s even some secret menu items, like their limited-time red velvet shake or dessert waffles 🤫 Stop by to dine-in or order through Uber Eats, GrubHub, or DoorDash! CCSU students get 10% off their order! They’re also open until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays to satisfy late-night cravings! Head to my Instagram page for descriptions on the menu items featured here! #foodofct #newbritain #newbritainct #hartfordcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants  #connecticutfood #ctlocal #halal #halalfood #halallove #ccsu #centralconnecticutstateuniversity #ccsuniversity #halalrestaurant #halalburger #halalburgers #smashburger #smashburgers
You’ll never “fur-get” a night at Hair of the Dog in Milford! 🐶 This spot is more than just your average neighborhood spot—it’s a labor of love by the owner, Sandra, a Milford native with over 35 years of experience in the restaurant business. In 2020, she decided to take a bold step and turn the bar where she’d worked for years into her own, giving the space a fresh identity while maintaining its community feel. From menu items all named after popular songs to walls lined with pictures of memes, Sandra’s goal is simple: to create a space where everyone feels welcome and entertained. Whether you’re stopping by for a drink, delicious food, or just the vibrant atmosphere, you’ll definitely wish this was your neighborhood bar! Their patio also looks like a great place to hang out in the warmer weather! Side note: we ran into @wingaddicts while we there, and they said that Hair of the Dog’s scarpariello wings are their third favorite wings in the whole state! They were also talking about French onion soup wings that are a secret menu item we hope try some time 🍗 Definitely worth keeping in mind with the Super Bowl coming up! 🍳 Brunch is served every Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm (acoustic music on Sundays) 🎶 Tuesday nights have karaoke starting at 7pm 🍸 Thursday is Ladies’ Night with $5 drink specials 🍽️ Happy Hour is every weekday from 3-6pm with half priced apps Visit my Instagram page for descriptions on all featured menu items! @sandrahotdwtfnetw #foodofct #milford #milfordct #newhavencounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants  #connecticutfood #ctlocal #hairofthedog #barfood #bar #neighborhoodbar #ctbar #ctdrinks #cthappyhour
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You’ll never “fur-get” a night at Hair of the Dog in Milford! 🐶 This spot is more than just your average neighborhood spot—it’s a labor of love by the owner, Sandra, a Milford native with over 35 years of experience in the restaurant business. In 2020, she decided to take a bold step and turn the bar where she’d worked for years into her own, giving the space a fresh identity while maintaining its community feel. From menu items all named after popular songs to walls lined with pictures of memes, Sandra’s goal is simple: to create a space where everyone feels welcome and entertained. Whether you’re stopping by for a drink, delicious food, or just the vibrant atmosphere, you’ll definitely wish this was your neighborhood bar! Their patio also looks like a great place to hang out in the warmer weather! Side note: we ran into @wingaddicts while we there, and they said that Hair of the Dog’s scarpariello wings are their third favorite wings in the whole state! They were also talking about French onion soup wings that are a secret menu item we hope try some time 🍗 Definitely worth keeping in mind with the Super Bowl coming up! 🍳 Brunch is served every Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm (acoustic music on Sundays) 🎶 Tuesday nights have karaoke starting at 7pm 🍸 Thursday is Ladies’ Night with $5 drink specials 🍽️ Happy Hour is every weekday from 3-6pm with half priced apps Visit my Instagram page for descriptions on all featured menu items! @sandrahotdwtfnetw #foodofct #milford #milfordct #newhavencounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #connecticutfood #ctlocal #hairofthedog #barfood #bar #neighborhoodbar #ctbar #ctdrinks #cthappyhour
One of the last restaurants we visited in 2024 was @Romanacci! My mom and I stopped in for lunch while we were in the area and enjoyed a variety of Italian comfort foods. We went to their location in Norwalk, but you can also find them in Trumbull, Fairfield, the Westport Train Station, and at Westport’s Compo Beach as Old Mill Grocery & Deli by Romanacci. This family-owned business was opened by two brothers who pride themselves on making delicious food that’s made fresh daily using locally sourced ingredients. A few of the dishes we tried were even recent additions to the menu, and we were definitely happy with our meal. Let us know which dish you’re eyeing the most - if you head to my Instagram page, you’ll get descriptions on each menu item! #foodofct #fairfield #fairfieldct #fairfieldcounty #fairfieldcountyct #fairfieldmoms #fairfieldcountyct #fairfieldcountymoms #norwalk #norwalkct #norwalkmoms #norwalknow #westport #westportct #westportconnecticut #westportmoms #trumbull #trumbullct #compobeach #connecticut #ctfoodie #ctfoodies #ctlocal #cteats #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #romanacci #romanfood #italianfood #italianrestaurant #italianfoodlover #italiancomfortfood
If you’re a wine & charcuterie lover, the newly opened @Wine & Cheese Social in Watertown is for you! 🍷🧀 This isn’t your typical restaurant - it’s a social club concept. Make yourself comfortable at any seat you wish, whether it’s inside the former bank vault, at the bar downstairs, or a cozy spot upstairs. Open from Wednesday-Saturday 5pm-12am, we think this spot is perfect for pre-dinner bites and drinks, or as a late-night hang out. The menu offers fantastic charcuterie boards, small bites, and several dessert options. Mixed drinks and wine can be ordered at the bar downstairs, with another wine bar upstairs. There’s often live music, and it’s a really cool vibe! Such a great addition to Watertown that we hope you can check out soon! Featured Menu Item ⬇️ • Social Board: freshly baked house bread (Litchfield, CT), house-made spread, grapes, berry trio, dates, dried apricots, nut medley, tomato & mozzarella skewers, mixed olives, prosciutto, dried salami, hot & sweet capicola, black peppercorn asiago, blueberry bathed Wisconsin small batch cheese, onion balsamic Wisconsin small batch cheese, Italian sharp cheese, & chocolate chunks (can be ordered in different sizes from as small as a personal size or up to 15 people - we chose the 2 person one and it was quite generous, and we thought the prices were reasonable for the quality and portion!) #foodofct #watertown #watertownct #litchfieldcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #socialclub #socialclubs #connecticutfood #ctlocal #ctwine #wineandcheese #wineandcheesenight #charcuterie #charcuterieboard #charcuterieboards #winelover #winelovers #litchfieldcountyct #winetime
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If you’re a wine & charcuterie lover, the newly opened @Wine & Cheese Social in Watertown is for you! 🍷🧀 This isn’t your typical restaurant - it’s a social club concept. Make yourself comfortable at any seat you wish, whether it’s inside the former bank vault, at the bar downstairs, or a cozy spot upstairs. Open from Wednesday-Saturday 5pm-12am, we think this spot is perfect for pre-dinner bites and drinks, or as a late-night hang out. The menu offers fantastic charcuterie boards, small bites, and several dessert options. Mixed drinks and wine can be ordered at the bar downstairs, with another wine bar upstairs. There’s often live music, and it’s a really cool vibe! Such a great addition to Watertown that we hope you can check out soon! Featured Menu Item ⬇️ • Social Board: freshly baked house bread (Litchfield, CT), house-made spread, grapes, berry trio, dates, dried apricots, nut medley, tomato & mozzarella skewers, mixed olives, prosciutto, dried salami, hot & sweet capicola, black peppercorn asiago, blueberry bathed Wisconsin small batch cheese, onion balsamic Wisconsin small batch cheese, Italian sharp cheese, & chocolate chunks (can be ordered in different sizes from as small as a personal size or up to 15 people - we chose the 2 person one and it was quite generous, and we thought the prices were reasonable for the quality and portion!) #foodofct #watertown #watertownct #litchfieldcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #socialclub #socialclubs #connecticutfood #ctlocal #ctwine #wineandcheese #wineandcheesenight #charcuterie #charcuterieboard #charcuterieboards #winelover #winelovers #litchfieldcountyct #winetime
We’re closing out National Pizza Week with the results from Round 2 of our Naugatuck Pizza Wars! 🍕 Before we announce our results, we want to say that this was all in good fun as a winter activity with our friends & family. Pizza is very subjective & everyone’s opinions  will be different! Having lived in town my whole life, I was curious to know what all the pizzerias were like & find my true favorite pizza in town. We hope this will encourage you all to do the same & support your local pizzerias! 🥁And with that, our favorite pizza in Naugatuck is…🥁 🏆 VINNY’S! 🏆  They actually were our go-to for years! When they moved buildings, we fell away from going mostly due to tough parking. We wish the appearance of the pizza itself was better (it was pretty bubbly), but they really nailed the flavor, crust, and sauce to cheese ratio. Compared to all of the pizzas, there was just no denying it had the best flavor in our opinion! 🥈 Second place goes to an underdog, A1! We had never tried them until last Friday. As the winner in round 1, they moved into round 2 and proved their consistency with another delicious pizza. Picture perfect, with pretty much no critiques - if they had slightly more flavor, they could’ve edged out Vinny’s for us. 🥉 Third place goes to Giuseppe’s! They are a childhood favorite of Colten’s. It was very tasty! Our only critique was on the crust, which we thought was plain. In our mid tier were New Hop Brook, Bellissimo, Mario’s, Luna, and The Hub. New Hop Brook & Bellissimo were both not bad at all, especially flavor-wise. We could definitely see ourselves ordering again. Mario’s was a bit greasy and had too much oregano - it almost had a smoky flavor? Luna and The Hub are both wood-fired, and while we typically like thin crust/New Haven style pizza, we found them to be a bit too charred for our liking and thought sauce to cheese ratios could’ve been better. Our least favorites were La Casa & Paesano’s. La Casa was unevenly cooked, being half burnt underneath and covered in bubbles. The sauce at Paesano’s was too sweet. Maybe we’ll do Pizza Wars for another town someday! 🍕 We hope you enjoyed following along with us! #f#foodofctnaugatuck #naugatuckct #newhavencounty #c#connecticutlifemenu #ctfoodies c#ctbloggersc#ctbloggerc#ctblogc#connecticuteatsconnecticut #ctrestaurant #c#ctrestaurantsc#connecticutfoodc#ctlocalpizza #ctpizza #pizzawars #ctpizzatrail #pizzas #nationalpizzaweek #pizzaweek #pizzafriday #pizzalover #pizzalovers #pizzalove #localpizza
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We’re closing out National Pizza Week with the results from Round 2 of our Naugatuck Pizza Wars! 🍕 Before we announce our results, we want to say that this was all in good fun as a winter activity with our friends & family. Pizza is very subjective & everyone’s opinions will be different! Having lived in town my whole life, I was curious to know what all the pizzerias were like & find my true favorite pizza in town. We hope this will encourage you all to do the same & support your local pizzerias! 🥁And with that, our favorite pizza in Naugatuck is…🥁 🏆 VINNY’S! 🏆 They actually were our go-to for years! When they moved buildings, we fell away from going mostly due to tough parking. We wish the appearance of the pizza itself was better (it was pretty bubbly), but they really nailed the flavor, crust, and sauce to cheese ratio. Compared to all of the pizzas, there was just no denying it had the best flavor in our opinion! 🥈 Second place goes to an underdog, A1! We had never tried them until last Friday. As the winner in round 1, they moved into round 2 and proved their consistency with another delicious pizza. Picture perfect, with pretty much no critiques - if they had slightly more flavor, they could’ve edged out Vinny’s for us. 🥉 Third place goes to Giuseppe’s! They are a childhood favorite of Colten’s. It was very tasty! Our only critique was on the crust, which we thought was plain. In our mid tier were New Hop Brook, Bellissimo, Mario’s, Luna, and The Hub. New Hop Brook & Bellissimo were both not bad at all, especially flavor-wise. We could definitely see ourselves ordering again. Mario’s was a bit greasy and had too much oregano - it almost had a smoky flavor? Luna and The Hub are both wood-fired, and while we typically like thin crust/New Haven style pizza, we found them to be a bit too charred for our liking and thought sauce to cheese ratios could’ve been better. Our least favorites were La Casa & Paesano’s. La Casa was unevenly cooked, being half burnt underneath and covered in bubbles. The sauce at Paesano’s was too sweet. Maybe we’ll do Pizza Wars for another town someday! 🍕 We hope you enjoyed following along with us! #f#foodofctnaugatuck #naugatuckct #newhavencounty #c#connecticutlifemenu #ctfoodies c#ctbloggersc#ctbloggerc#ctblogc#connecticuteatsconnecticut #ctrestaurant #c#ctrestaurantsc#connecticutfoodc#ctlocalpizza #ctpizza #pizzawars #ctpizzatrail #pizzas #nationalpizzaweek #pizzaweek #pizzafriday #pizzalover #pizzalovers #pizzalove #localpizza
We’ve been curious about Sitar in New Haven for years, so when we heard that they had remodeled and added a bunch of new menu items, we decided it was time to finally stop by! Indian food is one of Colten’s favorite cuisines, and it fit perfectly into our winter comfort food series 🥰 Since we were in the adventurous spirit, we tried two dishes we’ve never had before - malai chicken kebab and goat curry! We weren’t sure how we were going to feel about goat, but it was so good, and the way it was cooked reminded us of short rib! Sitar’s many is very diverse, with an emphasis on northern Indian cuisine. The restaurant has a perfect balance of maintaining tradition while also embracing a modern flair. Choose a cocktail to pair with your meal, or if you’re looking for a non-alcoholic drink, a mango lassi is always refreshing choice. Whether you’re an Indian food lover or coming to try it for the first time, you’ll fall in love with Sitar! Keep them in mind for private events as well! Head to my Instagram page for descriptions on all featured menu items. #foodofct #newhaven #newhavenct #newhavencounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #connecticutfood #ctlocal #sitar #newhavenconnecticut #downtownnewhaven #newhavenfood #indianfood #indianrestaurant #indianrestaurants #indiancuisine #malaichicken #ctsmallbusiness #SitarNewHaven #IndianCuisine #TasteOfIndia #NewHavenEats #FoodieExperience
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We’ve been curious about Sitar in New Haven for years, so when we heard that they had remodeled and added a bunch of new menu items, we decided it was time to finally stop by! Indian food is one of Colten’s favorite cuisines, and it fit perfectly into our winter comfort food series 🥰 Since we were in the adventurous spirit, we tried two dishes we’ve never had before - malai chicken kebab and goat curry! We weren’t sure how we were going to feel about goat, but it was so good, and the way it was cooked reminded us of short rib! Sitar’s many is very diverse, with an emphasis on northern Indian cuisine. The restaurant has a perfect balance of maintaining tradition while also embracing a modern flair. Choose a cocktail to pair with your meal, or if you’re looking for a non-alcoholic drink, a mango lassi is always refreshing choice. Whether you’re an Indian food lover or coming to try it for the first time, you’ll fall in love with Sitar! Keep them in mind for private events as well! Head to my Instagram page for descriptions on all featured menu items. #foodofct #newhaven #newhavenct #newhavencounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #connecticutfood #ctlocal #sitar #newhavenconnecticut #downtownnewhaven #newhavenfood #indianfood #indianrestaurant #indianrestaurants #indiancuisine #malaichicken #ctsmallbusiness #SitarNewHaven #IndianCuisine #TasteOfIndia #NewHavenEats #FoodieExperience
These below freezing temps have us wishing we were somewhere warmer, so we visited @MofonGo Restaurant • CT for a taste of Puerto Rico right here in CT 🇵🇷☀️ We took a drive to Willimantic to check out their newest location, and we were impressed as always with their food! Their mofongo is made fresh to order, and the pernil was cooked perfectly. While we were deciding what to get, a woman in line convinced us to try their sorullitos, which are cornbread fritters stuffed with cheese, and we are so happy she did 😍 You’ll definitely want to get a couple when you visit - check out the rest of the featured menu items in this video on my Instagram page! In addition to Willimantic, you can find Mofongo in New Haven, New Britain, Hartford’s @parkvillemarkethtfd, and Waterbury. #foodofct #willimantic #willimanticct #windhamcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants  #connecticutfood #ctlocal #mofongo #puertoricanfood #comfortfood #comfortfoods #hartfordcounty #hartford #hartfordct #newbritain #newbritainct #newhaven #newhavencounty #newhavenct #newhavenconnecticut #newhavenfood #newhaveneats #waterbury #waterburyct
West Hartford’s newest restaurant, The Laurel is officially open starting today! 🎉 We visited during their pre-opening Friends & Family event on Monday, and all we can say is WOW! Owner & Chef Ashley Flagg, formerly of Millwright’s in Simsbury, truly impressed us with her incredible menu and delicious, locally-sourced food. We were excited to see so many unique options from around the world, and she nailed every single one that we tried. It’s nice to have a different tapas-style restaurant in the area, and the menu really reflects the owner’s talent as a chef while remaining unpretentious. Even the drinks were amazing, and the mocktail was one of the best I’ve had! Despite it being their first night open, the service was flawless. The ambiance is perfect for a date night, special event, or gathering with friends. Located in the former Corner Pug restaurant, the space has been beautifully transformed into The Laurel while maintaining the historical charm of the building. Trust me, you’re going to want to make your reservations now, because as the word spreads, I can see this being one of the hottest spots in West Hartford! Reservations are available online at thelaurelrestaurantandbar.com 🌸 Visit my Instagram page for descriptions on all featured menu items! #foodofct #westhartford #westhartfordct #hartfordcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants  #connecticutfood #ctlocal #weha #westhartfordliving #laurel #tapas #locallysourced #locallysourcedfood #farmfresh #farmfreshfood #tapasrestaurant #tapasfood
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West Hartford’s newest restaurant, The Laurel is officially open starting today! 🎉 We visited during their pre-opening Friends & Family event on Monday, and all we can say is WOW! Owner & Chef Ashley Flagg, formerly of Millwright’s in Simsbury, truly impressed us with her incredible menu and delicious, locally-sourced food. We were excited to see so many unique options from around the world, and she nailed every single one that we tried. It’s nice to have a different tapas-style restaurant in the area, and the menu really reflects the owner’s talent as a chef while remaining unpretentious. Even the drinks were amazing, and the mocktail was one of the best I’ve had! Despite it being their first night open, the service was flawless. The ambiance is perfect for a date night, special event, or gathering with friends. Located in the former Corner Pug restaurant, the space has been beautifully transformed into The Laurel while maintaining the historical charm of the building. Trust me, you’re going to want to make your reservations now, because as the word spreads, I can see this being one of the hottest spots in West Hartford! Reservations are available online at thelaurelrestaurantandbar.com 🌸 Visit my Instagram page for descriptions on all featured menu items! #foodofct #westhartford #westhartfordct #hartfordcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #connecticutfood #ctlocal #weha #westhartfordliving #laurel #tapas #locallysourced #locallysourcedfood #farmfresh #farmfreshfood #tapasrestaurant #tapasfood
Did you know the @New York Islanders have their AHL affiliate team right here in CT? We went to a home game this past Saturday at Total Mortgage Arena for the Bridgeport Islanders and had a great time! Colten is a huge hockey fan, but this was actually the very first hockey game I’ve ever been to, and it was so fun to watch! It was Hometown Heroes night, with first responders from the greater Bridgeport area recognized for their courageous contributions to the community ❤️ Before the game, we enjoyed all you can eat pizza during the team’s Pucks & Pies event! We got to try slices from Bella Sera, The Original Vazzy’s, Dal Mare Pizzeria, and @Sally’s Apizza, which were all so good 🍕 We couldn’t resist some snacks from the concessions during the game, and we were impressed to even find @Crumbl cookies there! Congrats to the @AHL Islanders on their victory over @Springfield Thunderbirds from Springfield, MA 🏒🏆 There are still 16 more home games left in the season - head to bridgeportislanders.com to check out the game schedule and purchase tickets! #foodofct #bridgeport #bridgeportct #fairfieldcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #fairfieldcountymoms #fairfieldcountyct #connecticutfood #ctlocal #ctevents #ctthingstodo #ctkids #ctmoms #hockey #ahl #hockeytok #islanders #hockeygame #hockeytime #hockeyfans
Tamales are one of my favorite foods, so I was really excited when I found out I could get them delivered to my doorstep thanks to Texas Tamale Company 😍 These are an easy-to-make meal that would be perfect as part of your New Year celebrations too! You don’t have to wait for them to ship - you could visit Price Chopper in Southington and Newington and find them in the frozen food aisle! We recommend steaming them for the best experience, but you can also heat them up quickly in the microwave. I had my parents over for lunch, and we all enjoyed their beef & chicken tamales, as well as their homestyle chili! Texas Tamale Company has been around for 35+ years, and their products are even gluten-free. If you love tamales as much as I do, these are a must-buy! #foodofct #texastamales #tamaletime #yummytexmex #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #tamaleday #tamales  #connecticutfood #ctlocal #frozenfood #cincodemayo #munchies #fiesta #yummy #pricechopper #tamale #tamaleseason #makeathome #nationwideshipping #tamalesfordays #tamalestamalestamales
If you’re passing through Stamford on the Merritt Parkway, Mish Mosh Deli is an easy stop for breakfast, sandwiches, and even pizza! We had a nice lunch there and even browsed the shelves of their market for snacks and more! They’re open Fridays 7:30am-7pm and Monday-Thursday & Saturday 7:30-4pm. Check them out next time you’re in the area off of Exit 34 from the Merritt! Head to my Instagram for more details on what we ate! #foodofct #stamford #stamfordct #stamfordconnecticut #stamfordlocal #stamfordmoms #connecticut #ctfoodie #ctfoodies #cteats #ctlocal #ctpizza #fairfieldcounty #fairfieldcountyct #fairfieldcountymoms #fairfieldcountyconnecticut
2024 - what a year! 🎉 We bought a house and quickly learned many lessons about home ownership after a flood and multiple construction projects 🏠 got married 👰🏻‍♀️ and of course, went on a ton of foodie adventures in between! 🍽️ We’re hoping for a much calmer 2025 and are looking forward to traveling more, celebrating Colten’s brother’s college graduation, and seeing my best friend get married in the coming year! Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! 🎊  #foodofct #goodbye2024 #nye #nye2024 #connecticutlife #newyearseve #ctfoodies #connecticutgram #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #newyearseve2024 #yearend  #connecticutfood #ctlocal #yearendrecap #2024recap #2024 #2024bride #2024wedding #bye2024 #hello2025 #endofyear #blessed #2024season

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