Restaurants - WCCT

Cicada Invadas

By Alison Geisler — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:23:00 EDT

We welcome our new insect overlords

So, by now you've probably heard something about this cicada business that's supposed to start like any second now. These little dudes who've been buried in the ground for the last 17 years are just about ready to wriggle up to the surface and get it on in the trees for like a month. But we hear cicadas every year, so what's the big effing D this year?

Ordinary in New Haven Offers Old-Timey Charm

By Alison Geisler — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT

Local restaurant guys breathe new life into a beloved spot

Ordinary

What Goes Into Making New Potato Chip Flavors?

By Chris Burns — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:15:00 EDT

Potato chips might be the most popular snack food in the United States. According to a 2010 report by the National Academies of Science, Americans spent over $7.1 billion on potato chips in 2009. That's $2 billion dollars more than the U.S. government spent on investments into energy research and development.

"The Fruit Hunters" Looks at the History and Politics of Fruit

By Austen Fiora — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:15:00 EDT

Playing tonight in New Haven and later this week in Hartford

The Fruit Hunters

Creative Dishes and Musical Masterpieces at the Bushnell

By Michael Hamad — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT

HSO director Carolyn Kuan (pictured), no doubt after watching too many episodes of Iron Chef, dreamed up a terrific idea: why not invite area chefs to create new dishes based on musical masterpieces? Participating area restaurants include Firebox, Max Downtown, Peppercorn's Grill, Pond House and Salute; sample Stonington sea scallops inspired by Brubeck, rosewater sabayon after Faure, a very Verdi tagliolini and two other exciting new entrees. Visit hartfordsymphony.org for more info.

Dining Review: Maddy's Food Truck Offers Classic Haitian Flavors

By Elizabeth Keyser — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT

Singing the praises of griot, a dish marinated in citrus juice

Maddy's Food Truck

Ask the Chef: Bill Reardon of Vivo Trattoria in the Marriott Downtown Hartford

By Emily Pickelson — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:06:00 EDT

Chef Bill Reardon talks about signature dishes and kitchen arguments

What is your role at Vivo?

Spicy Food Challenge #4: Drunken Noodle and Red Curry from Thai Awesome

By Alison Geisler — Wed, 8 May 2013 15:23:00 EDT

Two weeks ago, you watched Austen and I suffer a pain unimaginable to those who've never put anything above 8,000 Scoville heat units in their mouths. (I think the pepper used in the Suicide sauce from Dew Drop ranks in at more than 1 million Scoville heat units, so, yeah.) This week, we opted for something we were at least relatively familiar with: Thai food.

The Spring Food Stroll at New London Historic Waterfront District

By Alison Geisler — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT

New London Main Street, a community revitalization organization, presents the Spring Food Stroll on Wed., May 15. Strollers have the chance to sample food from nearly 50 participating restaurants and shops. In addition, there will be demonstrations at various locations and performances by local musicians at locations along the tour, which showcases the historic Waterfront District. Tickets are available at the Garde Arts Center. Participating restaurants include 2 Wives Brick Oven Pizza, Daniel's Dairy Downtown, Gaspar's New American Cuisine and Monica's State Street Diner.

New Craft Breweries Are Popping Up All Over Connecticut

By Gregory B. Hladky — Wed, 8 May 2013 12:50:00 EDT

CT is awash in new brews

Shebeen Brewing Co. just opened its doors in Wolcott this past Sunday. Firefly Hollow Brewing Co. is shooting for its Bristol kickoff in June. That's also the target date for Broad Brook Brewing Co. up in East Windsor.