Join Coromandel SoNo's Gopi Nair for anexclusive dinner and wine pairing, hand crafted for CTbites Invites. Gopi will be our "gastronomic host" for a unique 3 course dinner on Thursday March 22 from 7-9:30 pm.
The evening will begin at the bar with appetizers and wine, followed by a sit down dinner with innovative and authentic Indian cuisine. Gopi will explain the preparation and history behind each dish and will select wines to enhance the meal's flavors and spices.
This CTbites Invites event is $65 per person and promises to leave you knowledgeable and appreciative of fine Indian cuisine and wine.
Join Fritz Knipschildt of Chocopologie, and CTbites on March 13as we indulge the master chocolatier and chef in realizing his vision for a perfectly decadent meal. Inspired by Valentines Day, this intimate dinner will feature five courses infused and/or influenced by Fritz's passion for chocolate. Each course will be paired with wine or spirits and will conclude with a tour of his SoNo chocolate factory.
Looking for some new cooking tips to expand your repertoire, or do you just love to eat? Join Executive Chef Helton DaSilva of Barcelona Restaurant and Wine Bar in Fairfield for a one hour cooking demonstration followed by a 3 course tasting lunchfeaturing: escarole with marinated white beans and sherry/bacon fat dressing, pan seared scallops with Meyer lemon sauce and applewood smoked bacon and roasted quail with arrope and figs.
Bring a friend and enjoy Barcelona's famed sangria while Chef Helton leads you through a taste of Spain.
Demo begins at 11:00 am followed by lunch at 12 Noon. CLICK HERE for more information.
BBQ has achieved cult status in America. Like any fervent belief, splinter factions have arisen. Most people think of the tomato-based variety found in Kansas City and the deep south as "BBQ sauce," but adherents to the Memphis dry-rub sect or acolytes of the vinegar or mustard based churches of North and South Carolina will defend their take on slow smoked spirituality with manic passion. These churches and their branch faiths march under myriad banners, but they can all sit together at the same table and play nice under any tent serving beer. "Harmonious variety" would be an apt descriptor for the latest CTBites Invites event on Jan 12 at Bobby Q's in Westport.
Bobby Q's Barbeque & Grill is the creation of owner Bob LeRose, who partnered with Greg Zanella of Northeast Beverage Corp., one of the area's largest microbrew distributors to enhance four courses of beautifully prepared BBQ dishes and a final chocolate course with expertly paired craft brews.
Calling all chili lovers! Chilibomb of Fairfield recently exploded onto the scene creating a stir among lovers of the hot stuff. A creative chili menu covering a broad spectrum of heat and ingredients, from mild and vegetarian to meaty and down-right scary, Chilibomb will challenge any brave (or not so brave) chili soul.
We've teamed up with Chilibomb to offer TWO limited-time chili options designed for game day, whether you are hosting a Super Bowl party or want to spend a lazy afternoon curled up with a bowl of chili: 1. The 3 Chili Sampler 2. The Chilibomb Party Pack. Learn more.
Fairfield County Foodieis a local blogger who is passionate about her food. She had me at "It’s no fun going out with folks who only ever order salads." Here is her recap of our recent CTbites Invite: Da Pietro's cooking demo & lunch event.
I laughed, I learned and I ate scrumptious food all in one afternoon.
Today I attended a fabulous, intimate event organized by CT Bites and Da Pietro restaurant in Westport: A cooking demo and lunch with Chef Scotti. I found out about it through “CT Bites Invites” that I had signed up for. Man! Am I glad I did!
The moment I entered the restaurant, I noticed all the happy smiling faces. Everyone was simply delighted to be there … after all, who wouldn’t be delighted to spend an afternoon with Chef Scotti?
Westport's own CakeSuite features delectable and creative creations by chef Michelle Klem...and this holiday season surprise and delight your kids, teacher or guests with one of her freshly baked custom made gingerbread house.
We've got TWO options...For $25 you can score DIY kit complete with the gingerbread baked frame and lots of goodies to create your own masterpiece, or for $45 you can pick up an already decorated house ready for display (or for quick consumption). BUY YOUR GINGERBREAD HOUSE HERE through CTbites Invites.
Pick from two styles (seen above): A-Frame Chalet (5x5x10") Mini Xmas Cottage (4x4x4.5")
Hearty souls splashed through the rain Dec. 7 on the way to Barcelona Restaurant in Fairfield, and were rewarded with a tornado of pork. Old world cheeses supplied by event host Michele Buster of Forever Cheese sat on the tables, piled on wooden boards, and would be joined by small blocks of quince jam and a roast suckling pig that ought to be legally classified as a mind-altering substance, but the star of the show, from start to finish, was a shoulder of cured Iberico ham.
A few fun facts on sushi... originally the seasoned rice found in sushi was used only as a preservative for the fresh fish in China...not Japan; Sushi chefs (mostly men, huh?) used to train for ten years before being able to work in restaurant...while now they train for about two years; The Japanese eat miso soup AFTER the meal to aid digestion...not before as in America.
The history of sushi and some hands on technique for making maki, or sushi rolls, were served up at the CTbites Sushi Making Class at Matsu Sushi on November 16th.
Join Chef Helton DaSilva of Barcelona Restaurant Fairfield and Michele Buster of Forever Cheese on Dec. 7th from 7-9pm for a unique tasting event featuring the coveted Spanish specialty "Iberico " Ham. Learn about the history and curing process of the most delicious ham in the world, found only in Spain. Enjoy a multi course tasting session accompanied by a variety of Spanish cheeses, wines, and sherry. Small plates will also be served throughout the evening incorporating this unique Spanish delicacy. RESERVE YOUR SEAT HERE.
Last night, 35 or so lucky CTbites readers participated in the Inaugural "CTBites Invites" event at bartaco in Port Chester, NY. The "Invites," offer CTBites customers unique culinary experiences in the form of special restaurant "happenings" and special product purchasing opportunities. You sign up while the offer lasts, you pay on line and you're in. Simple as that. At last night's event, those who signed up were treated to a TACOS and TEQUILA and a whole lot more.
