This CT Pizza Spot Receives Rare Super High Score From Popular Pie Guru This CT Pizza Spot Receives Rare Super High Score From Popular Pie Guru
This CT Pizza Spot Receives Rare Super High Score From Popular Pie Guru If you think you've found the perfect pizza spot in Connecticut, think again.  That's what pizza guru and Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy had to say after a stop in New Haven County where he visited The Little Rendezvous, a 120-year-old eatery in Meriden, this week. After a few bites of the coal-fired yumminess, Portnoy bestowed a super rare 9.1. score on the pizza, putting their pie in the same league as Sally’s in New Haven which received a 9.2 score, making it the second highest-rated pizza in the state, according to Portnoy.  During the much-anticipated visit, owner Steve Chehotsky j…
This Fairfield County Locale Ranks High Nationally Among Best Places For Families, Fortune Says This Fairfield County Locale Ranks High Nationally Among Best Places For Families, Fortune Says
This Fairfield County Locale Ranks High Nationally Among Best Places For Families, Fortune Says One Connecticut municipality has taken the crown as the best in the state for families and as one of the best in the entire nation. Fairfield County’s own Norwalk ranked No. 29 on Fortune Magazine’s 2023 “50 Best Places to Live for Families” list, trouncing countless other municipalities in Connecticut and throughout the US. Dubbed a “coastal gem,” Fortune praises Norwalk for its ability to balance both a beachy lifestyle with closeness to major metropolitan areas. Founded in the mid-1650s but burned to the ground in 1779 by the British in the Revolutionary War, Norwalk has a rich histo…
Norwalk Restaurant Will Permanently Close In Days Norwalk Restaurant Will Permanently Close In Days
Norwalk Restaurant Will Permanently Close In Days A restaurant in Fairfield County has decided to close after seven years in business. If you love slurping up a big bowl of Pho or just crave Vietnamese or Asian cuisine at Hoi An Pho and Grill in Norwalk, you better hurry in. The eatery will serve its last meal on Saturday, June 17. A staple for many in Norwalk, the owners said on Facebook that after working 90 to 100-hour weeks for years, the decision was made after a "remarkable opportunity" landed on their table. Word around town is that a new business plans to open in the space. The family said the ultimate goal was for their father t…
Clothing Chain To Close All Stores, Including 17 In CT, Laying Off Nearly 500 Clothing Chain To Close All Stores, Including 17 In CT, Laying Off Nearly 500
Clothing Chain To Close All Stores, Including 17 In CT, Laying Off Nearly 500 A clothing store with 46 locations across five states is selling off its inventory and closing all its locations.  EbLens, a retail store with a 70-year history, is liquidating its inventory and closing all its stores for the "benefit of creditors," according to Steven Victor, Executive Manager of Eblens ABC LLC.  The chain was created in New Britain, Connecticut in 1949 and now sells name-brand streetwear, footwear, and accessories.  EbLens currently employs close to 500 people across all its stores, including 17 in Connecticut and 17 in Massachusetts.  The workers will lose their jobs …
Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple
Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple A pair of longtime Melting Pot fans are bringing the chain's award-winning fondue back to Connecticut after the state's only location closed in March.  Melting Pot, an eatery famed for its fondue cooking styles, is currently scouting locations for a new location in the city of New Haven, according to Collin Benyo, a franchise growth strategist at Melting Pot. The franchise's owners, Daina Senatore and her fiancé Jonathan Reeve, both of Fairfield, are leading the charge in the search for their restaurant's new home.  The new spot will ideally be in New Haven's downtown area.&…
With 1,152 Avocados A Day, Guac Time Opens First CT Location In Norwalk With 1,152 Avocados A Day, Guac Time Opens First CT Location In Norwalk
With 1,152 Avocados A Day, Guac Time Opens First CT Location In Norwalk With a name like Guac Time, you’d expect the growing chain of restaurants would go through a lot of avocados. It does.  Up to 1,152 avocados a day are used at all six restaurants — including the latest (and first) in Connecticut in Norwalk.  That number will go up to 1,344 when the seventh Guac Time opens in Queens in the fall. Five of the six current eateries are either in New York City or on Long Island. Guac Time is the brainchild of a Stratford couple, Harmeet and Subodh Marwaha, and their two New York-based partners Akash Marwaha and Manny Singh. View this post …
‘Record-Breaking’ Fourth Show Added For Comedian Matt Rife's Connecticut Leg Of World Tour ‘Record-Breaking’ Fourth Show Added For Comedian Matt Rife's Connecticut Leg Of World Tour
‘Record-Breaking’ Fourth Show Added For Comedian Matt Rife's Connecticut Leg Of World Tour Tickets to see comedian Matt Rife on his first ever world tour are in such demand that a Connecticut venue is adding more shows to its lineup. In a Facebook post Thursday, June 8, Mohegan Sun Area, located in Uncasville in New London County, announced it was adding a “record-breaking FOURTH show” for Rife’s “ProbleMATTic World Tour.” The 27-year-old comic, who has amassed nearly 18 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is now set to perform in Connecticut from Thursday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Rife announced the tour Monday, June 5, in a TikTok video featuring fellow …
Mouse Droppings, Roaches Cause 4 Fairfield Eateries To Close In May Mouse Droppings, Roaches Cause 4 Fairfield Eateries To Close In May
Mouse Droppings, Roaches Cause 4 Fairfield Eateries To Close In May Pests were a problem for four Fairfield County restaurants that closed temporarily after health inspectors found evidence of unwanted critters, or in one case, the critter itself.  In the Town of Fairfield, a sandwich shop, a pizzeria, and two American restaurants, all voluntarily closed in May after being found to have evidence of mice, according to the town's Health Department inspection documents. Wich Day Sandwiches, located at 808 Post Road, closed after a health inspection revealed significant pest problems on Tuesday, May 2.  The inspection report described …
Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In Connecticut As Part Of World Tour Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In Connecticut As Part Of World Tour
Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In Connecticut As Part Of World Tour Comedy star Matt Rife will swing through the Constitution State as part of his first ever world tour. The 27-year-old comic, who has amassed nearly 18 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is set to perform two shows in Connecticut as part of his upcoming “ProbleMATTic World Tour,” which was announced Monday, June 5. Fans can catch Rife on Feb. 23 and 24, 2024 at Mohegan Sun Arena, located in Uncasville in New London County. Rife announced the tour in a TikTok video featuring fellow celebs Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. In the video, Kutcher plays a genie who grants Rife his wish of …
Popular NYC Seafood Restaurant Coming To Darien Popular NYC Seafood Restaurant Coming To Darien
Popular NYC Seafood Restaurant Coming To Darien A popular New York City seafood restaurant is set to expand to Fairfield County bringing along its philosophy of using only sustainable seafood. Seamore's, also known for its craft cocktail and family-friendly atmosphere will open in Darien on Friday, June 9 in the Darien Commons. Restaurateur Jay Wainwright has partnered with local chef Shannon Sturz to curate a menu that reflects local flavors and supports the local fisheries, said Michelle Calarco, a spokeswoman for the restaurant group. The 3,400-square-foot restaurant features an expansive bar, a patio for outdoor dining, and a c…
'Best Classic Slice Out There': Greenwich Pizzeria Draws Diners From Near, Far 'Best Classic Slice Out There': Greenwich Pizzeria Draws Diners From Near, Far
'Best Classic Slice Out There': Greenwich Pizzeria Draws Diners From Near, Far The best place to get a fresh New York slice appears to be in Fairfield County, guests have declared. Greenwich Pizzeria, located at 1072 East Putnam Avenue in Riverside, offers dozens of specialty pies, salads, and create-your-own dishes using “only fresh ingredients,” its website states. The eatery offers the "best classic slice out there," according to a Yelp review by Mike G. of East Brunswick, NJ.  “I eat pizza five days a week and have been to every top pizza place from NJ, NY, and CT to across Europe and Asia,” wrote Jim M. of Stamford, citing Greenwich as the “best” pizza in…
Harrison Ford Forced To Make Quick Exit From Popular Farmers Market In New England Harrison Ford Forced To Make Quick Exit From Popular Farmers Market In New England
Harrison Ford Forced To Make Quick Exit From Popular Farmers Market In New England Harrison Ford left the wretched hive of scum and villainy that is Los Angeles for somewhere more quaint over the weekend when he visited Western Massachusetts for the Amherst Farmers Market.  The 80-year-old A-Lister was in town to see his youngest son Liam graduate from Amherst College.  While in Amherst, Ford stopped by the farmers market but didn't get a chance to buy anything because word quickly spread that Indiana Jones was about, said Joyce Douthwright, who runs Cold Spring Soapery with her husband. She snapped a photo of him just before he was mobbed by fans.  "…