Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events For February 23 to March 1

Wednesday February 26 marks the final installation of The Schoolhouse at Cannondale’s Plant-based dinner series. The 4 course menu costs $48 and is a tasty way to “veg” out. Make your reservation online.

CT Eats Week lasts from February 24-March 1. CT EATS WEEK is the ONLY statewide restaurant week in Connecticut. Restaurants from communities all across the state will participate during this week long celebration. Over 150 restaurants are participating, including Brick + Wood (Fairfield), Engine Room (Mystic), Cactus Rose (Wilton), GZen (Branford), and more.

On Monday February 24, learn all about “Becoming a Sustainable Bartender.” Gyph, the world’s first molecular whiskey, and Highland Imports, are teaming up for this workshop, which sill take place at Hub & Spoke. In this workshop, host Claire Sprouse will provide bartenders with the skills to identify and reduce the waste created from making cocktails and other specialty drinks.

Head to Artisan Restaurant in Southport for a dinner featuring the beautiful wines of Frank Family Vineyards, located in Napa Valley on Monday 2/24. It starts at 6:30pm and costs $95 per person. Call 203-307-4222 to reserve.

The Winter Cooking Series: Seasonal Sustainability continues at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center on Monday February 24. Join the Chef Team from Terrain Cafe and Amis Trattoria, Westport for a six week teaching and tasting culinary journey as they share creative, delicious recipes and stylish presentations. This week, Regional Pastry Chef Marina White will teach you to make a Spiced Persimmon and Honey Tart.

Tuesday February 25th is Fat Tuesday. Starting at 5pm, celebrate at The Spread with live music and a Fat Tuesday Menu curated by Executive Chef Carlos Baez! Specials include Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Crawfish Étouffée, Blackened Alligator Nuggets, Catfish Po’ Boy, Oyster Sliders, Stuffed Jalapeños, and King Cake N’awlins.

Meanwhile at El Segundo, on February 25, Taco and Fat Tuesday collide as N’awlins flair comes crashing into El Segundo! Join us for a special Fat Taco Tuesday with food and drink specials PLUS all you can eat tacos all day for $16.

Mystic Cheese CO and Beerd Brewing Company are teaming up on Tuesday February 25 for a night of pairing. Tickets are available online and cost $45 per person.

Tavern at Keney Park presents an Ole Smokey Moonshine Cocktails pairing dinner on Wednesday February 26. Enjoy a Five Course Chef tasting menu with pairings for $40 per person. Call 860-757-0658 to reserve.

Leticia Moreinos Schwartz will teach you recipes from her new cookbook, Latin Superfoods, on Thursday February 27. Join her at Wakeman Town Farm and create Celery Salad, Salmon with Pumpkin & Sunflower Sauce, and Gluten Free Pistachio & White Chocolate Tart. It is $75 per person and runs from 7-9:30pm. Email wakemantownfarm@gmail.com to sign up.

Head “Back to the Beach” with Chop Shop Cooking on Thrusday 2/27. Learn to make Tuna Burgers w/ Wasabi Mayo & Field Greens, Lobster Quesadillas w/ Black Bean Mango Salsa, Steamed Mussels w/ Coconut Curry Broth, and Shrimp Saganaki w/ Feta. It costs $80 per person. www.chopshopcooking.com

CT Eats Out presents Wine & Cheese of Sicily on February 27. The evening takes place and benefits the West Hartford Art League and is put on by Dom’s Cheese Shop, Atticus Book Store Café, and Wise Old Dog.

Enjoy Kona Luau at The Hops Company ON Friday, February 28! Beat the winter blues and escape to beer paradise! Join them for beach prizes, Hawaiian music, delicious Kona Brews, Limbo Contests, Hula Hoop Contests, Selfie Station, and Tropical Pizzas from Zuppardis! www.thehopscompany.com

Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce (WWCC) and The Westport Library are pleased to announce their next event in this season’s Supper & Soul series. The event will be held on Saturday, February 29. The Leap Year night will be capped off by a concert with the dynamic John Nemeth at the Forum of the newly-renovated Library following dinners at various restaurants throughout Downtown Westport. The single ticket multi-faceted event entitles participants to enjoy a 3 course meal at one of eight downtown restaurants, then see the concert and return to any of the same restaurants for happy hour pricing for drinks after the show.  The ticket for this event will be $70 per person for the dinner and concert, with concert only tickets available for $27.50. www.westportwestonchamber.com/supper

The final week of L’escale’s Voyage Month is here! From February 24 to March 1, celebrate the cuisine of Spain with prix fixe lunches and dinners inspired by the country.

Milstone’s in Georgetown has a series of fun events for Fat Tuesday: 2/24 : Rare live appearance with CJ Chenier, the king of Zydeco,  at 8PM. $20 advance tickets and $25 at the door. To buy tix, visit seetickets.us.  On 2/25 Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Milestone's special Mardi Gras specials featuring jambalaya, King Cake, and Hurricanes. $28/person. Regular menu available as well. On 2/27 Special Fuzzy Gras tonight with Fuzz Sangiovanni & Friends. Cyrus and members from Kung Fu will be joining him on this special night. $10 cover at the door.