Jeff “Jfood” Schlesinger

My current food cravings are: full flavors particularly braises

The only fast food I will eat is: a peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat

If I could be any Iron Chef, I would be: Michael Symon (real goofball with brilliant palate)

My favorite restaurant in Fairfield County is: Sorry guys but not getting into that one with so many options.

My favorite restaurant in the Tri-State area is: Finally experienced Per Se, it was something incredibly special 

Restaurant dish I wish I could make at home: Beignets from Café du Monde

My go-to dinner party entrée is: My short rib recipe with wild mushroom risotto

When I’m not eating, I’m….spending time with my family, reading about food and cooking, gardening in the summer

Prepared food I have let people think was home-made…Wasabiyaki marinade for skirt steak (I tell them if they ask)

I’d rather pick (pumpkins, apples, strawberries): apples

The last book I enjoyed was: Freakonomics

My favorite movie of all time is: Remember the Titans

My favorite food related movie of all time is: Duck Soup (sorry I could not resist)

Contact jfood at Jeff@ctbites.com@gmail.com