Connecticut

Ace Endico, based in Brewster, is a major wholesale food distributor in greater Westchester. Their retail arm, Ace Endico Marketplace, offers a wide variety of food items. The public can visit the ...

Fairway Markets in Manhattan, including the iconic store in Harlem, have been sold to Village Super Market, owner of several Shop Rite Super Market locations, reports say. The remaining Fairway Mar...

They are showing up at the market now. How do you like them prepared, and who does it best in our area?

We're ready! Our patio was renovated this past winter and we are anxious to get it growing again. We were able to save our chives and oregano which are coming back nicely in their original pots. We...

The leprechauns are coming! Cities, villages & towns all over the metro New York area are dressing up in shamrocks, ready to celebrate the food and culture of the Emerald Isle. Will you cook up a t...

More great news! As if the Covid vaccine wasn't enough, look who's getting into the chicken sandwich wars, Mickey D's. I'm not impressed with Popeye's or Wendy's offerings and the waiting lines at ...

A friend with a Filipina girlfriend is interested in opening a Jollibee franchise in CT near one of the larger cities. Any thoughts? Thanks!https://jollibeeusa.com/

Hi everyone, I have been seeing what they call “orange clam” at sushi restaurants. I often make sushi at home and am interested in learning more about this “new” clam, but “orange clam” on the web...

Wildly popular fast food item described as deep fried mashed potatoes sold at two competing local fast food restaurant chains, Garden Catering and Chicken Joe's both originally from Greenwich. Anyo...

Union workers at the Hunts Point Market in the Bronx have gone on strike over a wage dispute. It may disrupt food and produce distribution to tri-state area markets, stores, and restaurants if it i...

First, Maple Giant Grinder closed its doors... then the family behind Corner Grinder sold it and quality nosedived. Now, the address for Franklin Giant Grinder is listed as for sale. They’re ...

I recently had a habanero based hot sauce at a restaurant in Connecticut that was superb, D-TRAIN'S Hot Pepper Sauce. It was hot with a sweet bite. I can not seem to locate it online and wanted t...

Dating myself here (granted), but does anyone remember the restaurant in Westport Center ( CT )... Called Ships?? I'm talkin during the 80's, it was there on the Post Rd right smack in the center o...

Looking back at least 15 years or so, there was a bakery in Wallingford, Ct named the New York Bakery which made their own hard rolls, with or without seeds, which were the best I have ever had. T...

Due to Covid protocols, restaurants have been trying all sorts of outdoor enclosures for safe dining. Igloos, tents, little greenhouses. Thinking of doing an igloo meal locally. What to look for? W...

During the coronavirus crisis, the restaurant business has now been whittled down to take-out & delivery within prescribed hours in New York, New Jersey & Connecticut. While some establishments off...

Where I live in CT (suburban NYC) there are delis on every corner as well as bagel shops, donut shops etc. that all offer breakfast sandwiches. Bacon/sausage/ham, egg and cheese on a hard roll (Kai...

We crossed the Westchester line into Greenwich, CT. yesterday afternoon to observe the partial reopening of restaurants in Fairfield County. Outdoor seating is now allowed, with restrictions. Drove...

I like Bertucci's. Even living in an area (suburban NYC) with a lot of good white tablecloth Italian restaurants Bertucci's does a good job. The food is good especially if you order selectively. Th...