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CHILI GARLIC CRISPY SHRIMP
Their most popular dish for a reason. - Brick Walk Tavern, Fairfield. This is one of those dishes that many restaurants have, but only...
IT’S ALL IN THE BREAD
A great take on a classic dessert. - Siena, Stamford. If you think bread pudding is too soft and soggy, then this is the bread pudding...
SALTED CARMEL APPLE TART
Why was this so good?!? - Brick Walk Tavern, Fairfield. A picture-perfect apple tart! We were told that many of the desserts are...
SAUTÉED PEA LEAVES
Something different. And definitely really good! - Brick Walk Tavern, Fairfield. What a great vegetable dish. Lightly sauteed with...
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...
A CHEESE EMPANADA
Really, you recommend the cheese empanada? - Rincon Taqueria, Norwalk. We would never think to order the cheese empanada, so when it was...
THE SWEET SIDE OF BRIE
Delicious fig compote. - SoNo Wood Fired, Norwalk. If you like your brie nice and sweet, this is the dish for you. The fig compote is...
THE "RIBEYE" OF LAMB
If you want an extra juicy lamb chop. - Bar Rosina’s, Greenwich. When this dish arrived at the table it reminded me of the Flintstones...
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...
BEYOND APPLE
We're still trying to figure out what ingredient puts this over the top. - Olio, Stamford. There is something about this Apple Cobbler...
CHICKEN EMPANADAS
Crispy and a regular favorite. - Alma Bistro, Norwalk. We love beef empanadas, but this chicken empanada came recommended by everybody! ...
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...
FEEL LIKE A ROCKEFELLER
A New Orleans original from 1889. - La Plage, Westport. Perfect setting for a dish steeped in history and tradition. Bacon and Spinach...
A CITRUS SYMPHPONY
If you ever order fruit for dessert, this is for you! - Pasta Nostra, Norwalk. Sliced blood orange, light and healthy. The black pepper...
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...
FLAT OUT FANTASTIC
Even for those who don't love zucchini, this is EXCELLENT! - Pasta Nostra, Norwalk. All the best parts of the zucchini with an upgrade. ...
BEEF THAT MELTS
Tender and juicy, with garlic, what’s better? - Alma Bistro, Norwalk. Pinchos are always a great test of a restaurant - Alma’s soft,...
SAVORING SAUTÉED SWISS CHARD
Simple and elegant swiss chard. - Pasta Nostra, Norwalk. For those of you who love brocolli rabe - this is a wonderful departure. ...
“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...
SUPER CUTE LASAGNA
Just enough, not too much. - Il Pelicano, Fairfield. Not in the mood for a big ole piece of lasagna, but crave the taste? Head over to...
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. ...
CABBAGE?!?
Now we LOVE cabbage! - Elm, New Canaan. It’s the New Year and we’re all trying to eat more salad. But who wants the same old, same old...
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...
A POTATO SIDE WITH A SIDE OF BACON
It says just potato and onions, but they sneak in the bacon. - Pulpo, Greenwich. The bartender said the potato side was his favorite and...
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...
LOBSTERIFFIC!
A perfect cocktail party app! - The Barn, Bedford, NY. Every charity should serve these to ensure 100% attendance. They arrived at the...
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...
JICAMA, OH JICAMA
Don't think you like Jicama? - Back End, New Canaan. Rumor has it, jicama is healthy. So, who isn't looking for healthy food that...
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...
'DELICATELY' SQUASHED
Hazelnuts are always a good sign. - Artisan, Southport. Endive has become a favorite of mine. This dish is beautifully balanced with...
SURPRISINGLY TASTY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Layered, textured, flavorful. - Nomade, Westport. I’m rarely surprised, but at first look I didn’t think this dish would be as balanced...
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?" ...