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Fresh, tasty, and delicious. - Posa, Ridgefield. Seafood can be tricky. So, when it comes to food from ocean (and especially shellfish) it takes a lot to impress. Consider us impressed. This dish was recommended to us, and now we recommend it to anyone who is a fan of clams and pasta. Be sure to experience this perfectly balanced dish. - Posa, Ridgefield. Oct 2022 Linguine alle Vongole linguine, manilla clams, EVO, garlic, chili 24

You had me at Fennel Brined... - Gabrielle's, Westport. Having never seen fennel brined anything before, we were extremely curious. The brine did the trick. It gave the entire pork chop this great taste, which was ever present, but also subtle. What a great way to enjoy a pork chop. - Gabrielle's, Westport. Nov 2022 Berkshire Pork Chop fennel brined pork chop, multicolor fingerling potatoes, wilted spinach, cherry pepper sauce 38

Amatriciana: An example of ‘perfection’. - Bianca, Greenwich. My Italian music professor in college taught me his mother’s recipe and this is the best representation of the dish I have ever had in a restaurant! I can’t get enough of it. Head to Bianca in Greenwich for a Grilled Martini Favorite. - Bianca, Greenwich. Oct 2022 Amatriciana homemade paccheri, guanciale (pork cheek), pecorino romano, san marzano tomato sauce 22

Simply amazing! - Café Silvium, Stamford. Everyone we talked to recommended this pasta… and we whole heartedly agree. We promise to find out what Gnact Gnact means, but in the meantime, we can tell you what it means to us: Amazing Must Have Rigatoni! - Café Silvium, Stamford. Memorable: Bonus flavor from the fennel sausage just pushes this dish over the edge Dec 2022 Rigatoni Gnact Gnact rigatoni with prosciutto, pancetta, and sausage in a vodka sauce 18 [Picture reflects a ½ order]

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 great charring. If you like your wings with those ‘burnt’ edges this is the place for you. The blue cheese dressing is also one of the few that this reviewer enjoys. - SoNo Wood Fired, Norwalk. Memorable: Wood oven char, and solid blue cheese dressing Mar 2023 Citrus Garlic Wings (You can also choose: Hot, Garlic Parmesan or House BBQ) 14

I would drive 30 minutes - no an HOUR - just for this bread. - L’Ostal, Darien. The bread arrives at the table with a warning: "Please wait for the bread to cool down." How hot it could be?!? Oh, we found out. After heeding the warning, it had the bread trifecta: outside crunch, soft inside, and spectacular herb flavor. We would bring anyone any day just to enjoy this bread. Seasonal item at L’Ostal in Darien. UPDATE JAN 2023 This bread remains consistent and excellent. We suggest ordering it at the same time as the sformato, and have them together for the perfect bite. UPDATE DEC 2023 Correction, we would drive an hour for this bread! Again, pair it with the sformato, and dip the bread in the sformato. SO GOOD!

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 tapas dish ‘patatas bravas'. A masterful blending of flavors and textures, crispy and soft, and just enough marinara - had there been more, it would have been disappointing. - Bar Rosina’s, Greenwich Memorable: Great mix of flavors and textures, perfect for sharing Feb 2022 Octopus and Potato octopus, potato, pimentón, lemon aioli 23

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 cartoon - when Fred orders food and the car tips over. Don’t let the picture fool you, it looks like an entrée, but it’s an appetizer. The secret to this dish is hidden next to the bone is a most juicy and not gamey piece of lamb, this is made so from the edge of fat it is able to draw from, much like with marbling in a ribeye. For those who want to have a unique lamb experience. This is it. - Bar Rosina’s, Greenwich Memorable: Lamb that's juicy and not gamey Feb 2023 Lamb Chop Scottadito lamb chop, chili, garlic, honey 26

Whipping up the perfect dish to share. - The Wheel, Stamford. I know, I know... Whipped eggplant? Really!? YES. I have gotten this every time and it’s delicious. This is an example of keeping it simple and being extravagant. The Wheel, Stamford

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 delicate, yet dynamic. Everything about this dish is perfect (and we don't usually use that word around here). When asked what her favorite dishes were on the menu the hostess replied without hesitation, “Oh the gnocchi, it’s the best gnocchi I’ve ever had.” Well, we can confirm this gnocchi is exceptional! The potato is silky and melts in your mouth. The sauce is balanced and contains a subtle richness that few can execute. The mushrooms are the perfect size with great texture. We concur, this is one of the best gnocchi’s we’ve ever experienced. - L'Ostal, Darien. Memorable: Silky gnocchi that melts in your mouth Mar 2023 Potato Gnocchi potato gnocchi, wild mushroom, parmigiano reggiano 20/30

A perfect cocktail party app! - The Barn, Bedford, NY. Every charity should serve these to ensure 100% attendance. They arrived at the perfect temperature. The Thai-chili dipping sauce was a complete notch above the rest. - The Barn, Bedford, NY (Dish includes 5 pieces) Nov 2022 Lobster Rangoon thai-chili sauce 16

Fresh bok choy, leeks, beurre blanc. - The Barn, Bedford, NY. The bok choy was fresh and crisp. The combination of mushrooms delicious. The melted leeks add to the entire dish. The picture doesn’t do the dish justice. - The Barn, Bedford, NY Nov 2022 North Atlantic Cod miso/tahini marinade, mushroom conserva, melted leeks, bok choy, beurre blanc, mustard greens 35