Weekly Nibble: BBQ's, Veracious Brewing Opens, Beef & Bourbon, Italian Wine Dinners + More!

On Monday, June 29, Beverage Director Olie Berlic and Chef de Cuisine Chris Bateman of Paloma will present a 6-course dining experience that will pair craft-made bourbon cocktails with Latin-inspired botanas.  Later, cigars can be enjoyed on Paloma’s gorgeous second story patio. Reservations required. $65 plus tax/gratuity. 

Meanwhile in Fairfield, Craft260 & Beer'd Brewing Company are partnering for a beer dinner with 6 beers and 5 courses of food. Tickets are $90, inclusive, and can be purchased at Craft 260. 

Vespa is hosting a "Backyard BBQ" on the patio on Saturday July 4 from 4-7pm.  Enjoy a savory menu of grilled dishes (think burgers, grilled sausage, grilled chicken, veggies and shrimp skewers) for $5 and that's not all...select beers and wine for $5 too! This event is kid-friendly and menu is only available on the patio.

From Monday June 29 to Friday July 4, enjoy 50% off all American Wines at Napa & Company in Stamford to celebrate Independence Day.  Please note that they will be closed on July 4. 

Veracious Brewing Company is now open for business in Monroe, CT!  Stop in Thursdays from 3-8pm, Fridays from 12-8pm, and Saturdays from 10-8pm.  It is located at 246 Main Street.

Washington Prime in South Norwalk invites you to a Beef and Bourbon Tasting Social on Tuesday June 30 at 6:30pm.  Try Bulleit bourbons while the chefs serve a variety of beef dishes in progression: WP Small Plates, NY Strip, Ribeye, Filet Mignon, and Porterhouse.  $85 per person, reservations required. 

Also on Tuesday June 30, Harvest Wine Bar in New Haven will host an Italian Wine Dinner from 7-9pm.  It costs $89 per person. 

The Connecticut Mobile Farmer's Market is a converted school bus that now rolls into Hartford with plenty of the season’s bounties.  Catch in on Wednesdays in Hartford’s Bushnell Park between 11am and 2pm. 

Enjoy happy hour at Parallel Post in Trumbull on Monday-Friday from 2-6pm.

New Canaan Taste Tours returns Tuesday June 30 and continues throughout the summer every Tuesday and Wednesday until August 25.  Enjoy three of the top restaurants in New Canaan for $55 pp ( tax and tip included). 

Middletown, CT will also hold their Independence Day celebration on Friday July 3.  Starting at 4:30pm, there will be food vendors and live music.  The fireworks start at 9:30pm. 

Saturday July 4 marks the season opening of the Goshen Farmers Market.  It will be held on Saturdays from 10-2 at 42 Ives Road in Goshen, CT.

On July 4 & 5, Niantic, CT will host over 140 artists and craftsmen while guests enjoy a summer BBQ with lobster, chicken barbecue, corn on the cob, and New England Style clam chowder. The free event starts at 10am on both days and goes until 5pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday. For information, email: vmeasternct@yahoo.com or call 860-739-2805. http://www.nianticartsandcraftshow.com/