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Local Bites: Gregory’s Pizza Family Restaurant

Nov 8, 2024 Alex

This time on Local Bites, I want to spotlight Gregory's Pizza Family Restaurant. With over 20 years of experience in the kitchen, Greg has quickly made a name for himself in the area, especially for his seasonal Plum Tomato Pies—a true local favorite in August when tomatoes are at their peak. But Gregory’s menu goes far beyond pizza, with a diverse array of thoughtfully crafted dishes, including stuffed breads, calzones, grinders, stromboli, fresh salads, pasta, and more. Each item is made with the same level of dedication and quality as his celebrated pies, ensuring a standout experience no matter what you’re craving. Today, I want to highlight a few standout dishes that showcase the variety and quality Gregory offers beyond…

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Bye Bye Billy’s Bakery

Nov 10, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

I've verified from an employee that Billy's Bakery at 1885 Black Rock Turnpike will be closing its doors this Sunday. According to information circulating on local "moms" pages on Facebook, the closure is attributed to an increase in rent, highlighting the challenges businesses face due to rising costs.

Entertainment Food & Beverage Stratford

Sneak Peek The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar

Jun 23, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Thursday I got a sneak peek of the new The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar. It will open to the public on Saturday. It is located at 1625 Stratford Avenue in Stratford. The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar is a fork in the Road Less Traveled, offering three distinct types of cuisine from best-in-class purveyors: Skull City Taquitos, Roost House Chicken and Industry Schnitzel Bar. Each is taking a local and sustainable approach to ingredient sourcing and a curated drinks menu featuring Two Roads beers, ready to drink cocktails and distilled spirits, custom paired to distinct menu items. https://youtu.be/mulAvMp8NmY

Food & Beverage Norwalk

“HAVEN HOT CHICKEN” OPENING ITS THIRD LOCATION IN NORWALK

#Norwalk, Connecticut – Haven Hot Chicken, which brings NashvilleHot Chicken and “Not Chicken” to the area as one of the first fully dedicated Nashville Hot Chicken concepts in New England, today announced that it its third location at 596 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, will be opening on Saturday, January 28. This 2500 square foot location will feature the brand’s signature menu of crispy, crunchy, juicy, spicy, delicious chicken and vegetarian options ranging from Country (not spicy) to Haven (extremely spicy), along with their beloved fries, sides and seasonal limited-time offerings. “We are over the moon to bring our signature menu to Fairfield County, introducing a whole new population to the deliciousness of Nashville-Hot – and ‘Not’ – Chicken Sandwiches,” said Jason Sobocinski, Haven Hot Chicken co-founder. “To celebrate and meet our new community, we’re…

Entertainment Food & Beverage Stratford

Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria

Jul 28, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Last week Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria held their ribbon cutting along with Mayor Laura Hoydick. After hard work inside and out the mayor exclaimed how Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria fits right in with décor of the little plaza located at 346 Stratford Road (next door to Lordship Corner Market). Mentored by the former owner of Momma Teresa’s I & II as well as Fairfield Pizza Center. Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria is another family-owned business operated by the Son/Mother Team of Nick Emanuel and Melissa Emanuel. They use the same quality ingredients and recipes. There are a couple of tables with umbrellas outside to enjoy the pizza they are primarily a take-out restaurant. Whether you…

Food & Beverage

Who Has The Best Cannolis?

Jun 3, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

I'd have to say Del Prette at 1885 Main Street in Bridgeport. Do you agree?

Bridgeport Food & Beverage

Crown Cafe Is DoingItLocal!

May 5, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Look who's DoingItLocal! Rich (left) and Craig (right) at Crown Cafe! They have been around for years and they will be sharing their specials with us throughout the week. Many of you know them as a great place to get breakfast or lunch (and you are correct!) but they also have a full deli with meats as well. Chops, steaks, ground meat and made to order Italian Sausage!!They are located at 2200 Madison Avenue in Bridgeport.Visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/crowncafedmc/

Bridgeport Entertainment Food & Beverage

Bridgeport Chef Competes On Food Network

Mar 12, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Last week, Mayor Joe Ganim proclaimed March 5th as Chef Ro Sanders Day. A viewing party was held at Boca Oyster Bar at 10 East Main Street for Bridgeport native Chef Roshara Sanders, on Vegas Chef Prize Fight on the Food Network. The show highlighted eight chefs as they compete for their own restaurant on the Vegas strip. Chef Ro currently works as a chef for the popular Oceana Restaurant in New York City. Despite all the challenges she faced on the show, she continues on for another week avoiding elimination. Tune tonight to see how she makes out in week two!

Food & Beverage

Ruben Sandwiches At Crown Cafe

Aug 9, 2019 Alex

Today we stopped by Crown Cafe, at 2200 Madison Ave, again, and I had to try their version of one of my favorites, a Ruben and they did not disappoint! The rye bread was lightly toasted on the flat top stove, along with the sauerkraut and an entire half-pound of pastrami, the sandwich comes together with melted Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, and man does it come together. The savoriness of the pastrami contrasts nicely with the sauerkraut, and the Thousand Island does a good job at bringing these two flavors together. I was pleasantly surprised with how them cooking the sauerkraut alone on the flat top turned out, it took the sharper edge off while still keeping a…

Entertainment Food & Beverage

Special Thanks To Forza Ristorante

Jul 24, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Special thanks to Eric and Patrick of Forza Ristorante, located at 3171 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, for an outstanding party for my daughter's Graduation and 18th birthday party. We invited about 20 of our closest friends and family for the celebration. So of course wanted things to run smoothly which Patrick ensure it did. I knew the food would be good from our previous review. As the guest were leaving they all said they had a good time and enjoyed themselves, sort of expected. What blew us away was everyone texting us that night to say they had a great time and really enjoyed the food. So if you want to impress your date or your in-laws this is the…

Local Bites: Gregory’s Pizza Family Restaurant

Bye Bye Billy’s Bakery

Sneak Peek The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar

“HAVEN HOT CHICKEN” OPENING ITS THIRD LOCATION IN NORWALK

Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria

Who Has The Best Cannolis?

Crown Cafe Is DoingItLocal!

Bridgeport Chef Competes On Food Network

Ruben Sandwiches At Crown Cafe

Special Thanks To Forza Ristorante

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