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Crispy and a regular favorite. - Alma Bistro, Norwalk. We love beef empanadas, but this chicken empanada came recommended by everybody! And it’s damn good! They clearly take the time to marinate and add spices for an extra flavorful empanada. - Alma Bistro, Norwalk. Memorable: The extra flavors and spices Feb 2023 Chicken Empanada 10

Fresh basil combines for sumptuous delight. - Pasquale’s Osteria, Norwalk. Wow! I mean vegetables with a fresh basil pop. There’s a sweetness that comes from the cognac, contrasted by the salt and crispiness of the prosciutto. The dish has a touch of cream, but still remains a very light and amazing pasta dish. - Pasquales Osteria, Norwalk. Memorable: Tasty and light Jan 2023 Fettuccine ala Pasquale fresh tomato, ham, mushrooms, cream, onion, asparagus, shrimp, cognac, basil 25

A New Orleans original from 1889. - La Plage, Westport. Perfect setting for a dish steeped in history and tradition. Bacon and Spinach combined for a delicately rich dish. The fennel was a great touch. - La Plage, Westport. Memorable: Addition of fennel to this New Orleans original Feb 2023 Oysters Rockefeller bacon, spinach, fennel, pernod liquor 22

If you ever order fruit for dessert, this is for you! - Pasta Nostra, Norwalk. Sliced blood orange, light and healthy. The black pepper accents the flavors, and the candied orange rind adds a hint of tartness and sweetness. If you're not in the mood for chocolate or a lot of sugar, this is simply wonderful. If you've never had fruit for dessert, this is the dish to have first. - Pasta Nostra, Norwalk. Memorable: The candied rind Feb 2023 Blood Orange Carpaccio sicilian oranges, black pepper, olive oil, candied orange rinds 12

Get your veggies in with this Greek salad pizza on a crispy crust. - Uncle Joe's, Norwalk. Salad on pizza??? Salad on pizza!?!? We heard about this pizza for months and we finally tried it... We couldn't believe how excellent it was. Both light and tasty. The crust was firm which made it easy to eat. If you like salad and you like pizza, this is for you. - Uncle Joe's, Norwalk. Memorable: A complete surprise... we loved it! Mar 2023 Greek Salad Pizza 17 regular/ 22 large (pictured)

Everything you want from a burger and just a little bit more. - La Plage, Westport. This great burger is served on a homemade scallion English muffin - 'Nuff said. Smoked cheddar and bacon optional, but as you can see… - La Plage, Westport. Memorable: Scallion English Muffin (ask if you want it toasted) Feb 2023 “Custom Meats” Beef Burger on Homemade Scallion English Muffin 16 (add: smoked cheddar 2/Nodine’s smoked bacon 3)

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 green leaf with blah blah blah. Elm offers you an option of enjoying a great tasting cabbage salad. There are dried mangos for sweetness and broken cashews for crunch. This salad does not disappoint and it's filling. - Elm, New Canaan. Dec 2022 Cabbage Salad candied mango, cashew, mint, sesame 21

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 restaurant. It is served with a light scarpariello sauce. If you want the “peppadew“ bite that scarpariello sauce is known for, make sure you dig to the bottom and get the “bits”. A solid CHOP. Blackstones, Norwalk. Jan 2023 Grilled Loin Pork Chop 22oz pork chop, scarpariello sauce 43 Update: Olio, in Stamford also has a real big pork chop.

Swordfish with a light mango salsa. - Blackstones, Norwalk. For a steakhouse, Blackstones in Norwalk is serving some solid seafood. Tonight, it was the swordfish, a “meaty” fish for those meat lovers. Peppered on the outside for flavor, then combined with a refreshing salsa, the dish makes for a light and healthy plate. It's a complete meal as it comes over asparagus and mashed potatoes. - Blackstones, Norwalk. Memorable: Great sear on a filling fish, with light mango salsa Jan 2023 Pan Seared Swordfish 13oz blackened over grilled asparagus with mango salsa, mashed potatoes 37

Tender & Juicy with a Peppercorn Crust. - Baldanza, Wilton. Whether you prefer porterhouse, filet, or NY Strip… This NY Steak is a cut above all of the other strip steaks we’ve had. This steak was tender, cooked to a perfect medium rare, with a peppercorn crust. The crust adds just enough spice, but allows the meat to taste for itself. A most excellent steak. You could also tell the potatoes were fresh made. - Baldanza at the Schoolhouse, Wilton Memorable: Tender juicy steak Dec 2022 STEAK FRITES prime French cut NY strip steak served with our hand cut steakhouse fries 52

A great surf n’ turf appetizer. - Alma Bistro, Norwalk. Alma takes the classic gambas ajillo just that little step further by not only adding chorizo, but croquetas as well. The sauce is more than just a drizzle with finely chopped onion, thyme, and something else (we'll have to ask next time). A nice addition to any meal. - Alma Bistro, Norwalk. Memorable: MORE than just shrimp Feb 2023 Gambas con Chorizo sautéed shrimp with chorizo, garlic, onion, white wine, fresh thyme 16

Even for those who don't love zucchini, this is EXCELLENT! - Pasta Nostra, Norwalk. All the best parts of the zucchini with an upgrade. By 'coring' the zucchini, it doesn’t become watery. Then by adding marinara, we get flavor. With the lemon comes a little acidity. And finally, the breadcrumbs put it over the edge with extra texture. A great execution of the zucchini. - Pasta Nostra, Norwalk. Memorable: The zucchini you've been waiting for Feb 2023 Zucchini Oreganata small zucchini baked with tomato, cheese, and breadcrumbs 20