Food & Beverage

Forza Ristorante – Not Your Typical Italian Restaurant

Jul 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Today we stopped by Forza Ristorante at 3171 Fairfield Ave in Bridgeport (across from Taco Loco). Inside it had a clean, sleek modern look. There is seating on the outdoor patio but unlike most restaurants in Black Rock there is plenty of free off street parking. Very clean. The ristorante is not your typical Italian restaurant with the standard food. Although you can find many of your favorite Italian dishes, many of the dishes are lighter and they also offer sandwiches. Freshness is the key. Eric, the owner prepared for me a dish he calles Shrimp Colasacco. As Eric made it he told me about how he named the dish after racer Joe Colasacco. The restaurant has a Formula One theme.…

Food & Beverage

Crown Cafe – Even A Simple Bacon Egg And Cheese Is Done Right!

Jul 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--Third generation owners Craig and Richard Nichio are third generation owners of the Crown Cafe, located at 2200 Madison Avenue. The cafe is much larger than photos usually depict with plenty of seating inside. There is a full delicatessen and meat market inside. We visited the cafe and wanted to see how the brothers handle a simple bacon, egg and cheese. Well, the didn't disappoint. The sandwich is a full two eggs with plenty of bacon. It doesn't seem complicated but so many places use just one egg. A local chain has them but the bun dwarfs the contents! Craig said when his father first closed the market many years ago he became a truck driver and found…

Food & Beverage

Brunch Now At Forza!

Jun 30, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Forza Ristorante, located at 3171 Fairfield Avenue in Black Rock is now offering a brunch on Saturdays and Sundays! They gave me a menu to publish, I told you they weren't expensive! Mention DoingItLocal and they will knock 10% off your bill! A really nice atmosphere to with plenty of off street parking!

Fairfield Food & Beverage

Fairfield News: New Fish Market In Town

May 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

NordicFish Market located at 1499 Post Road, Fairfield, CT held their ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday with First Selectman Michael Tetreau along with Chamber of Commerce officials. Founder and owners Frank Lanzo and Jardar Nygaard are lifelong anglers with apassion for fish and seafood. Both have logged extensive sea time on commercial fishing boats and have been in the seafood industry their entire lives. “With more than 50 years of experience in the seafood industry, we both know this business very well, every granular aspect. We have discussed this idea for a few years, but we both needed to be well positioned to commit 100%. Our circumstances allowed us to start looking late last year and here we are. We can compete…

Food & Beverage

Beer Purchases At Walmart/Target?

Mar 23, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Hartford, Connecticut (March 20, 2019)-- Today, the Connecticut Alcohol Retailers Exchange (CARE), announced they’ve launched a new intro video, and a campaign encouraging residents to support retailers selling beer at locations statewide and other pro-consumer initiatives. Nearly forty states currently allow retailers with significant grocery offerings -- like Target and Wal-Mart -- to sell beer. Now more than ever, especially as Connecticut seeks to become more competitive economically with its neighboring states like Massachusetts and New York, state law should allow for retailers with significant grocery offerings to sell beer. “In Connecticut, we need to adapt with changing times, and that means modernizing our state’s alcohol laws,” said Josh Hughes, founder and executive director of CARE. “Our package store and…

Food & Beverage

Two Roads Brewery Opens New Facility

Mar 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Seven years ago, Two Road Brewery opened in Stratford. Since that time they have grown to be the 54th largest brand out of 8,000 independent breweries and in the top twenty-five in the USA with 145 employees. Over the years the company has made Two Roads Brewery at 1700 Stratford Avenue a destination, a “beercation” as they called it, with over 150,000 visitors each year not including their Road Jam Concert and Octoberfest where they typically will have over 3,000 people a day. Thursday, Two Roads Brewery, along with Mayor Laura Hoydick and other town and state dignitaries cut the ribbon on “Area Two” a $15 million facility located 100 yards from their main brewery. At Area Two they will…

Food & Beverage Stratford

Two Roads Brewery Cuts The Ribbon On Area Two

Mar 7, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford CT-- Two Roads Brewery cut the ribbon on their new Experimental Brewery, Area Two. I will have a video report tomorrow, complete with a tour from the brewmaster. Two Roads Brewery corta la cinta en el área dos #Stratford CT –Teo Roads Brewery “cortan la cinta” en su nueva Cervecería Experimental, Área Dos. Voy a tener un informe de vídeo mañana, completa con una visita con el maestro de cervecera.

Bridgeport Food & Beverage

Ultimate Pet Adoption Party In Bridgeport

Mar 6, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

March 9th from 11am to 3pm BMW of Bridgeport located at 43 North Avenue, Bridgeport will be hosting a pet adoption party in a partnership of the North Shore Animal League America to help find rescue animals a new loving home! Adoption fees for the first 5 adopters will be waived so come one in early! Lunch will be catered by Super Duper Weenie. BMW will also have on display the NEW 3 Series, M8's and the all-new Z-4 and X7. Get your application pre-approved using the links below! http://bit.ly/Cat-Application http://bit.ly/Dog-Application Fiesta de adopción de mascotas en Bridgeport 9 de Marzo de 11am a 3pm BMW de Bridgeport ubicado en la 43 Avenida North, van a tener una fiesta de…

Food & Beverage Small Business Shout Out

Classic Car Show Each Saturday Night At Bill’s Drive-In

Jun 22, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Monroe CT-- If you are looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night head up to Bill's Drive Inn at 431 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe (Route 111) for some good food and a classic car show hosted by the Monroe Street Rodders. I enjoyed the classic burger and fries while my wife enjoyed the chili hot dog. In November, Nico and his family acquired the drive in staying true to the old ways but adding more items to the menu like classic Greek dishes and classic diner menu items as well as breakfast all day. The classic cars are on display Saturdays starting around 4pm and runs to 8pm with an awards show at the end of the night.…

Food & Beverage Stratford

Stratford News: Bigelow Tea Kicks Off National Public Health Week

Apr 10, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

STRATFORD, CT (March 19, 2018) – To celebrate National Public Health Week, the Stratford Health Department has partnered with the Stratford Library and Bigelow Tea to host The History and Health Benefits of Tea. Bigelow Tea "Ambassador" Betty Johnson engaged the audience in a rich discussion about the origins of tea, it’s powerful health benefits, and the many options available to consumers. The event was held on Tuesday, April 3rd . at the Stratford Library, located at 2203 Main Street. National Public Health Week occurs the first week of April each year and highlights the powerful role public health plays in disease prevention and health promotion. This year’s theme, Healthiest Nation 2030: Changing our Future Together, hopes to engage individuals, families, and communities in actively spreading the message…

Forza Ristorante – Not Your Typical Italian Restaurant

Crown Cafe – Even A Simple Bacon Egg And Cheese Is Done Right!

Brunch Now At Forza!

Fairfield News: New Fish Market In Town

Beer Purchases At Walmart/Target?

Two Roads Brewery Opens New Facility

Two Roads Brewery Cuts The Ribbon On Area Two

Ultimate Pet Adoption Party In Bridgeport

Classic Car Show Each Saturday Night At Bill’s Drive-In

Stratford News: Bigelow Tea Kicks Off National Public Health Week

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