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...
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...
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...
A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON
With this cocktail, any day is Valentine's Day. - La Plage, Westport. Presentation √ Flavor √, Extra smooth √ We wondered why egg...
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...
CITRUS GARLIC WINGS
Wood oven char with great blue cheese. - SoNo Wood Fired, Norwalk. The great benefit of cooking wings in a wood oven is to get that...
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...
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...
MORE THAN GAMBAS AJILLOS
A great surf n’ turf appetizer. - Alma Bistro, Norwalk. Alma takes the classic gambas ajillo just that little step further by not only...
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,...
NO DESSERT? MAY I SUGGEST THE TEA?
A new vibrant tea that drinks like a dessert. - Il Pellicano, Fairfield. If you enjoy tea, then may we suggest having something new and...