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GOTTA HAVE THAT CHAR
Do they have a charcoal grill back there? - Siena, Stamford. It seems to me like the laws of physics might not exist in the kitchen at...
POTATO GNOCCHI
The hostess said it was the best gnocchi she ever had… and she was right! - L'Ostal, Darien. This gnocchi is silky. The flavor is...
BEAUTIFULLY BRINED
Any day can be Thanksgiving with this pork chop. - Olio, Stamford. The staff from the busser to the server are very proud of their pork...
LINGUINI DELIGHT!
Tasty, healthy and light. - Café Silvium, Stamford. There's so much to choose from at Cafe Silvium but we loved making this pasta a side...
MASALA AT IT’S FINEST
20 years later, this sauce is still amazing. - Chef Prasad, New Canaan. We’re not sure what it is, but Chef Prasad does something just a...
FETTUCINI A LA PASQUALES
Fresh basil combines for sumptuous delight. - Pasquale’s Osteria, Norwalk. Wow! I mean vegetables with a fresh basil pop. There’s a...
GREEK GREEN GOODNESS
Get your veggies in with this Greek salad pizza on a crispy crust. - Uncle Joe's, Norwalk. Salad on pizza??? Salad on pizza!?!? We...
BURGER PLUS SCALLION
Everything you want from a burger and just a little bit more. - La Plage, Westport. This great burger is served on a homemade scallion...
“PATATAS” OCTOPUS
If you like tapas, you’re gonna love this. - Bar Rosina’s, Greenwich. Whether by design or not, this is a fresh take on the Spanish...
IL PELLICANO RIBEYE
A delectable ribeye served with an excellent sauce. - Il Pellicano, Fairfield. This ribeye tonight had perfect balance of meat and fat...
THIS CHOP IS THE DEEPEST
If you like a BIG CHOP… - Blackstones, Norwalk. As far as pork chops go, this is the thickest pork chop we’ve seen offered in a...
TUNA THAT EATS LIKE A STEAK
Also great as an appetizer. - Blackstones, Norwalk. This tuna entrée is great as a main dish, but it also makes the perfect appetizer to...
THE SWORD AND THE SALSA
Swordfish with a light mango salsa. - Blackstones, Norwalk. For a steakhouse, Blackstones in Norwalk is serving some solid seafood. ...
NY STRIP STEAK
Tender & Juicy with a Peppercorn Crust. - Baldanza, Wilton. Whether you prefer porterhouse, filet, or NY Strip… This NY Steak is a cut...
RIGATONI GNACT GNACT!!!
Simply amazing! - Café Silvium, Stamford. Everyone we talked to recommended this pasta… and we whole heartedly agree. We promise to...
BACON BURGER - HIDE THE BACON
Where's the bacon? - Bailey's Backyard, Ridgefield. For those wanting the taste of bacon, this burger drips with it. Bailey's has come...
RISOTTO GONE WILD
Silky, Velvety. - Baldanza at the Schoolhouse, Wilton. Excellent Dish. Delicately balanced flavors. Two very nice touches were the...
A TAKE ON FRIED RICE - PERU STYLE
Light, tasty, different and delicious. - Pesca, New Canaan. Chinese fried rice, Thai fried rice - we all have our favorite fried rice. ...
IMAGINE PORK
Unique fruits and vegetables, excellently executed. - The Barn, Bedford, NY. So many interesting parts to this dish. First, we have...
IT "COD"N'T BE MUCH BETTER
Fresh bok choy, leeks, beurre blanc. - The Barn, Bedford, NY. The bok choy was fresh and crisp. The combination of mushrooms delicious....
FRESH HOMEMADE PASTA
Maria's Fresh Homemade Pasta. - Columbus Park, Stamford. Subtle garlic flavor throughout. The peas and fava beans are light. The dish...
XXTRA POTATO
A good stuffed potato. - Gabrielle's, Westport. Everyone has a stuffed potato. We just feel, this is definitely one of the better ones...
FENNEL BRINE!?!
You had me at Fennel Brined... - Gabrielle's, Westport. Having never seen fennel brined anything before, we were extremely curious. The...
SALLY'S APIZZA
New Haven style pizza at its best. - Sally’s Apizza, Stamford. The first week I went, the crust/bread wasn’t quite right. When I went...
AN ULTIMATE CLASSIC
Chef Roland does it again... - Bruxelles, Norwalk. Everyone has heard of Julia Child, (well everyone of a certain age, who can forget...
A PANCETTA PLEASER
Are we in Italy? - Posa, Ridgefield. Having been to Posa several times, it just never occurred to us to order the pizza. Well, this...
WE LOVE BOLOGNESE
The rigatoni was perfectly al dente. - Table 104, Stamford. Al dente rigatoni, with a beautiful Bolognese ragu. The sauce is not too...
MAN, OH MAN
What a tasty burger! - Ginger Man, Greenwich. This burger was so good! #1. We love it when a burger is served on a toasted English...
SIMPLICITY AT ITS BEST!
Burger... 'nuff said. - BJ Ryans, Norwalk When is the whole burger more than the sum of its parts? When it has that "flavor" - Whether...
FASCINATING CHICKEN
Not your typical chicken. - Geronimo, Fairfield. What a different dish. The chicken itself was juicy, perfectly cooked, and when you...
FRESH OVEN BAKED CHICKEN SANDWICH
You’ll have enough to take home for another meal. - Table 104, Stamford. A deliciously fresh sandwich! Tomato, arugula, red onion, with...
PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN
Perfected simplicity. - Table 104, Stamford. Boy does chef Chris Kelly make Parmesan and lemon taste like so much more. I don’t know how...
HOLY VONGOLE!
Fresh, tasty, and delicious. - Posa, Ridgefield. Seafood can be tricky. So, when it comes to food from ocean (and especially shellfish)...
FRESH MUSHROOMS "ON THE FLY"
Pasquale goes off menu. - Pasquale's Osteria, Norwalk. "Pasquale, what can you make that will pair with this Tuscan Sangiovese?" ...
BACON AND EGG ON CROISSANT
Shallots equal perfection. - Kneads, Westport. It’s great when a bacon and egg sandwich can bring people together. I had just finished...
VITELLO PARMIGIANI
Pasquales incredible veal parmigiani. - Pasquale's Osteria, Norwalk. When we arrived, Uncle John was at a nearby table. He said,...
WAY MORE THAN JUST CHICKEN
It takes days to taste this good. - Bruxelles, Norwalk. When we asked why the chicken tasted so good, the staff didn’t hesitate to let...
THE TRADITION OF THIN
Thin crust simple pizza. - Colony, Norwalk. 20 years ago, I used to pick up lunch for my coworkers when I was in Stamford. They’ve done...
A STYLISH STEAK AND EGGS
Are you ready to eat when you get to brunch? - Siena, Norwalk. The picture says it all. You can get your eggs any style and the steak...
HOMEMADE SAN MARZANO GUANCIALE
Amatriciana: An example of ‘perfection’. - Bianca, Greenwich. My Italian music professor in college taught me his mother’s recipe and...
PIZZA SAUCE SQUARED
We got them to tell us the “secret sauce” in their pizza. - Spiga, New Canaan. There is something different about this pizza and it’s not...
BARN DOOR KEBOB
Chicken Kebob delicious rice, fantastic value. - Barn Door, Wilton. As you can see, you will definitely not be leaving hungry. The added...
WHEN FIRE ROASTS CHICKEN
If you love oven-fired roasted chicken with a delectable sauce, then there's only one place to go. - Siena, Norwalk. Crispy skin, tasty...
PASTA RAGU
If you like your ragu sauce meaty, then head to Aurora in Fairfield. A delicately balanced ragu is a beautiful thing, but sometimes you...
EXCELLENT STEAK
If you are in the mood for a great steak at a reasonable price with two sides, then you'll want to stop by Posa in Ridgefield. Rib-eyes...