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From the Press Release: Whether you love dogs, great food, supporting local businesses or all three, the 3rd Annual Taste of Manchester is for you. The event brings hundreds of people to 16 participating locally owned and operated one-of-a kind restaurants in greater downtown Manchester. With affordable ticket prices, free and stylish transportation, a feast of food, and proceeds that benefit a new dog park, The Taste of Manchester is a true community celebration that offers something for everyone. The 3rd Annual Taste of Manchester will be held on Tuesday, May 15th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., rain or...
Shooting food doesn’t have to be a challenging task, and with these simple photography tips you’ll be shooting like a pro in no time. Here’s our list of common errors to avoid and tricks to get the most out of your photos. 1. Light, light, and more light. Taking photos of food in dark or poorly lit rooms will instantly damper your ability to take good photos. Flash does not solve this problem, it just makes photos look greasy, flat and unprofessional. If possible, it’s best to take photos in well lit areas or during the day when there is...
On May 24th, Wholesome Wave, a national non-profit dedicated to making healthy local food accessible to everyone, is celebrating its New England roots and love of local food with some of Connecticut’s most celebrated culinary artists at Clark’s culinary showroom in South Norwalk at this year’s Whole Hog! The Whole Hog fundraising event will bring together Wholesome Wave’s co-founder and President, internationally renowned chef, author and owner of The Dressing Room Michel Nischan, along with fellow chefs Tim LaBant of the Schoolhouse at Cannondale restaurant in Wilton, John Barricelli of SoNo Baking Company in South Norwalk, Bun Lai of Miya’s...
Jonathan Edwards Winery presents Culinary Showdown on Sunday, May 20th, 2012 from 6-8:30pm. Five top restaurants from Connecticut and five from Rhode Island battle it out for their states chosen beneficiary. A portion of the proceeds from the evening’s event will benefit local farms through both Connecticut Farmland Trust and Rhode Island Chef’s Collaborative. Attendees will eat and drink their way to a winner choosing both their favorite restaurant and best state overall. Tickets for this tented event are limited, only available in advance and $60 a person. The price includes a sampling of ten signature dishes, five Jonathan Edwards...
UNCASVILLE, CT – Warm up with a weekend of tasty BBQ, live music and fun with Mohegan Sun’s first annual BBQ Fest June 1st – 3rd in the Winter Parking Lot. Host Mike Petit of NESN’s Grillseekers emcees the three day event filled with cooking demonstrations, live bands and BB “QnA” sessions with Pitmaster Troy Black. Guests can also enjoy the beats…and treats from DJ Chef Marc Weiss, shop the Sardilli Farmer’s Market, ride the mechanical bull and watch Joey “Jaws” Chestnut battle in a rib eating contest!” Tickets are $30 per day including 8 food tickets and go on-sale...
Not interested in Mohegan Sun’s upcoming June BBQ event or the fact that Burger King added a Bacon Sundae dessert to their new menu? Now Connecticut vegetarians have a festival and healthy living event to be excited about, and it’s coming in just a few short weeks. Press release below: Hartford, CT January 12, 2012 -‐ Wholesome Creations Cares, a non-‐profit organization, is hosting the First Annual Connecticut Vegetarian and Healthy Living Festival being held at the Connecticut Convention Center on April 28-‐29, 2012. FREE ENTRY WITH THE DONATION OF A VEGAN NON-‐ PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM (canned goods, rice, grains,...
Do not miss the tastiest time in town! Wethersfield Historical Society will celebrate its 7th annual Taste of Wethersfield Benefit on Saturday, April 14 from 7-9:30 pm at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main Street, Wethersfield. Enjoy lively musical entertainment while you immerse yourself in the inspired dishes from some of our best restaurants and caterers in the Greater Hartford community, and savor a variety of great wines and beers that pair well with the food tastings. The evening offers a perfect blend of tasty sensations, great music and a silent auction offering something for everyone. Celebrate with friends...
Tonight Food Network star and Today Show correspondent Giada De Laurentiis will be at the Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk, signing copies of her new book, Weeknights with Giada. The event starts tonight at 5 p.m. and Stew Leonard’s will have copies of the book on sale for $29.99 and they do ask that you purchase a book in order to get in line. Only the first 1,000 fans in line will get to meet her and get their book(s) signed. That is a ton of signatures! “Providing an intimate sneak peek into Giada’s day-to-day family life with husband Todd and...
The Hartford Courant’s competition for Connecticut’s top blogs is now open for public voting, and we need your help! Please help us by taking a second to vote for CT Food & Wine for both categories we’ve been nominated for: TOP SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT and TOP FOOD BLOG. You can vote now at The Websters, Connecticut’s Top Blogs of 2012. The voting period will run from Monday, March 26 at 9 a.m. through March 30, 2012, at 11:59 p.m. You may vote ten (10) times per day, per valid email address for a total of fifty (50) votes. For official...
WESTPORT, Conn. – More outdoor seating areas may be popping-up in downtown Westport this spring. On Wednesday, the Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a policy that allows the creation of pop-up cafes and pop-up seating along certain one-way streets. This new policy will permit merchants along Main Street and other one-way roads to install on-street cafes or seating areas in converted curbside parking spaces outside their businesses. The policy was created by Planning and Zoning Commissioner Howard Lathrop and Parks and Recreation Commissioner Jennifer Johnson, with help from Assistant Town Attorney Gail Kelly. To read the full article click here....
