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Fairfield Food & Beverage

Bar Bagel Opens on Black Rock Turnpike with Ribbon Cutting Celebration

May 2, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/cfidvehIbyE New Takeout Concept from the Founders of Village Bagels Aims to Grow Through Franchising Fairfield, CT — The Riina family officially opened their newest venture, Bar Bagel, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 1st on Black Rock Turnpike. The new bagel shop is a streamlined, takeout-focused offshoot of the well-established Village Bagels, originally founded in 1995 by John Riina. With 30 years of experience in the bagel business, Riina developed Bar Bagel as a quick-serve concept designed for convenience without sacrificing quality. Unlike Village Bagels, which includes a full delicatessen, Bar Bagel offers a simplified menu and experience, making it an ideal model for future franchising. The long-term vision is to expand Bar Bagel through franchising, offering everything…

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Bridgeport Food & Beverage

Ribbon Cutting Marks Grand Opening of NY Caffeine’s Newest Location in Downtown Bridgeport

Apr 23, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/0kVpFE0tXHA Bridgeport, CT — Downtown Bridgeport is now buzzing with even more energy as NY Caffeine officially opened its doors at 855 Main Street with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday. Local officials, community leaders, and coffee enthusiasts gathered to welcome the café’s newest location to the heart of the city. The event drew enthusiastic support from city leadership, including Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, who joined in the celebration and congratulated the NY Caffeine team for investing in the city’s vibrant downtown. “We’re thrilled to welcome a new business to our community,” said Mayor Ganim. “This is a great addition to Main Street and a sign of the continued revitalization happening in Bridgeport.” With warm remarks and applause from…

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Entertainment Fairfield Food & Beverage

Shop & Stroll into Spring Will Take Place on May 1st!

Apr 21, 2025 Alex

The Office of Community & Economic Development invites you to join the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce for the annual “Shop and Stroll into Spring” event on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Over 20+ participating shops in downtown Fairfield will open at their regular times with extended hours through 9 p.m., offering patrons a time to browse, enjoy light refreshments, and shop local with a variety of in-store promotions to kick off the spring season, as well as shop early for graduation and Mother’s Day gifts! Join us at the Shop & Stroll into Spring Pre-Event Happy Hour, which will take place at RyeBird (11 Unquowa Road) on Thursday, May 1st beginning at 5 p.m. Be sure…

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Entertainment Fairfield Food & Beverage

Black Rock Turnpike Merchants to Hold Holiday Open House

Dec 11, 2024 Alex

FAIRFIELD, CT — The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development invites the public to a Holiday Open House on Friday, December 13th, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. with select merchants on Black Rock Turnpike. Participating merchants will be offering in-store specials, discounts, and spreading holiday cheer! Fairfield’s Community & Economic Development Director Mark Barnhart stated, “We encourage everyone to shop local, not just during the holidays, but throughout the year. The Holiday Open House is a great opportunity to support our many local small businesses while getting some holiday shopping done.” Participating Merchants and Offers Black Rock Coffee House (2480 Black Rock Turnpike): Collaborating with Ocean Blu Boutique for the festivities as neighbors in the White Birch…

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Fairfield Food & Beverage

Celebrating Local Flavor at Isabelle et Vincent on Super Saturday

Dec 6, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/uQ-gPUZg8sc FAIRFIELD, CT – On a crisp December morning, State Senator Tony Hwang stopped by Isabelle et Vincent, the beloved French bakery at 1903 Post Road, to highlight the importance of supporting local small businesses, especially during the bustling holiday season. Super Saturday, the last Saturday before Christmas, is a perfect time to celebrate the heart and soul of Fairfield’s community-driven enterprises. Greeting Senator Hwang at the bakery was owner Mike Saulsberry, who shared his passion for crafting authentic French baked goods and his gratitude for the community’s support. “We’re incredibly proud that everything we produce here is made from scratch,” said Saulsberry. “No chemicals, no preservatives—just natural, healthy ingredients prepared by a talented staff who genuinely care about the…

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Food & Beverage Stratford

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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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

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Food & Beverage Norwalk

“HAVEN HOT CHICKEN” OPENING ITS THIRD LOCATION IN NORWALK

Jan 29, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#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…

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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…

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