tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34669623624259955152012-02-16T07:33:37.465-08:00A foodie's guide to Dining and Entertaining in Fairfield County, ConnecticutAlison Minaglia, TechnologyPRnoreply@blogger.comBlogger61100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466962362425995515.post-40335555086887635772009-05-06T09:32:00.000-07:002009-05-12T05:22:18.703-07:00Even before the recession, <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/fairfieldcountyeats-20">BYOB</a> restaurants were popular, not only by the frugal but also by wealthier Fairfield County patrons who liked to share rare vintages from their own collections. <br /><br />In the current economy, an increasing number of restaurants - new and others that have been around a while - are deciding to allow their patrons to <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/fairfieldcountyeats-20">bring</a> their own wine, so we expect that this list will grow. What have we missed? Do you have a favorite? Let us know in your comments below.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bastrobistrocafe.com/">Basso</a> in Norwalk<br /><a href="http://www.cheflouis.com/">Chef Louis</a> in New Canaan<br />Tutti Invitati in Westport<br /><a href="http://www.littlethaikitchen.com/">Little Thai Kitchen</a> in Greenwich and Darien<br /><a href="http://www.osteriaapplausi.com/">Osteria Applausi</a>, Old Greenwich - osteriaapplausi.com<br /><a href="http://www.rivercatgrill.com/">River Cat Grill</a>, Rowayton<br /><br /><br />Editors Note: <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/fairfieldcountyeats-20">Corkage</a> fees vary by restaurant and some have recently been reduced. Ask about these when you make your reservations.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3466962362425995515-4033555508688763577?l=fairfieldcountyeats.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alison Minaglia, TechnologyPRnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466962362425995515.post-4646320617278597972009-02-03T14:23:00.000-08:002009-02-03T14:31:14.234-08:00<a href="http://www.stewartsmarket.com/">Walter Stewart's Market </a>in New Canaan and Elizabeth Colwell owner of <a href="http://www.thewirewhisk.com/">The Wire Whisk</a> have teamed up to provide a knife sharpening service.<br /><br />The process is easy. Customers can drop off their knives at Stewart's service desk anytime. The Wire Whisk pick-up schedule is on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10am. The sharpened knives will be delivered back to Stewart's Market on Wednesday and Friday by 10am.<br /><br />The Introductory offer is $5.00 per knife any size. Regular pricing is 85¢ per inch with a minimum charge of $5.00 per knife. The Wire Whisk will email customers once their knives are sharpened and ready for pick-up.<br /><br />Forms are available at Walter Stewart's Market at the service desk.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3466962362425995515-464632061727859797?l=fairfieldcountyeats.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alison Minaglia, TechnologyPRnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466962362425995515.post-46834325759236268582009-01-13T10:11:00.000-08:002009-01-13T10:48:49.908-08:00<a href="http://www.lepainquotidien.com/">Le Pain Quotidien</a> (that's 'daily bread' in French) has opened its doors on Elm Street in the charming village of <a href="http://www.newcanaan.info/">downtown New Canaan</a> offering a unique array of organic and healthful lunch platters, sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, fresh country breads, pastries, fresh fruit and yogurt, and organic drinks, teas and coffees. Each lunch platter is served w/different kinds of Le Pain Quotidien's crusty breads. One platter comes w/olives, sundried tomatoes, fresh ricotta, slices of parm, proscuitto. Another comes w/hummus, baba ganoush., another with chicken salad, fresh greens - you get the idea. Also, on each table there's an assortment of incredible jams and an amazing nut spread. They also have fresh fruit, yogurt, organic milk for the kids, etc. The restaurant offers seating at regular and communal farm tables in a cozy brick-walled building on Elm Street, near the <a href="http://www.fandango.com/bowtiecinemasnewcanaanplayhouse_aalmv/theaterpage">New Canaan movie theatre</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3466962362425995515-4683432575923626858?l=fairfieldcountyeats.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alison Minaglia, TechnologyPRnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466962362425995515.post-20900725850438341772008-12-01T21:56:00.000-08:002009-01-02T22:19:46.043-08:00Some of the restaurants in Fairfield County have published their Christmas and New Year's Eve 2009 menus:<br /><br /><br />Goccia Ristorante - South Norwalk, CT<br />Harbor Lights Restaurant - Norwalk, CT<br />Meigas - Norwalk, CT<br />River House Tavern - Westport, CT<br />Saint Tropez - Fairfield, CT<br />Taberna - Bridgeport, CT<br />Tavern on Main - Westport, CT<br /><br />Bombay in Westport, CT is also open New Year's Day serving the regular menu.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3466962362425995515-2090072585043834177?l=fairfieldcountyeats.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alison Minaglia, TechnologyPRnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466962362425995515.post-83174618105727969352008-07-23T09:10:00.000-07:002008-07-23T13:04:27.211-07:00<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Outdoor dining ‘<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">al</span> fresco’ is a popular pastime during the warm weather months in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Fairfield</span> County, Connecticut.<span style=""> </span>Below are some options for restaurants with scenic views and great people-watching.<span style=""> </span>Which ones have you tried? Post your comments!<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><br /><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS IN <span style="font-weight: bold;">STAMFORD</span> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.bennettssteakandfish.com/menus.html">Bennett's Steak and Fish House</a>, 24 Spring St., 978-7995<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><a href="http://www.blackbearstamford.com">Black Bear Saloon</a>, 261 Main St., 324-4448 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><a href="http://www.bobbyv.com">Bobby Valentine's,</a> 225 Main St., 348-0010 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Bradford's Grill &amp; Tavern, 83 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Bedford</span> St., 961-9999, www.bradfordsgrill.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Brennan's Restaurant, 82 Iroquois Road, 323-1787 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Cafe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Silvium</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Trattoria</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Italiana</span>, 371 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Shippan</span> Ave., 324-1651, www.cafesilvium.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Capriccio</span>, 189 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Bedford</span> St., 356-9819 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Chez</span> Jean-Pierre, 188 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Bedford</span> St., 357-9526, www.chezjeanpierre.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Columbus Park <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Trattoria</span>, 205 Main St., 967-9191 www.columbusparktrattoria.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Crab Shell, 46 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Southfield</span> Ave., 967-7229, www.crabshell.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Duo, 25 Bank St., 252-2233 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Fin II, 219 Main St., 359-6688 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Eclisse</span>, 700 Canal St., 325-3773, www.eclissestamford.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Tommy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Kipphut's</span> Fiddler's Green, 280 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Shippan</span> Ave., 356-0906, www.fiddlersgreenofstamford.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Fio's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Ristorante</span>, 299 Long Ridge Road, 964-9802, www.fiosristorante.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Galangal</span> Southeast Asia Cuisine, 35 Atlantic St., 348-4888, www.galangal.us <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">g/r/a/n/d, 15 Bank St., 323-3232, www.stamfordgrand.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Jimmy's Seaside, 891 Cove Road, 964-9225, www.jimmysseaside.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Kit's Thai Kitchen, 927 High Ridge Road, 329-7800, www.kitsthaikitchen.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Lucky's, 209 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Bedford</span> St., 978-0268, www.luckysrestaurant.net <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Market Restaurant, 249 Main St., 348-8000, www.marketstamford.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Myrna's Mediterranean Bistro, 866 E. Main St., 325-8736, www.myrnas.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Pat's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Hubba</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Hubba</span>, 820 Cove Road, 325-9928 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Plateau, 25 Bank St., 961-9875, www.plateaurestaurant.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Royal Green at Sterling and Player's Club Grill, 1349 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Newfield</span> Ave., 322-6244 www.sterlingfarmsgc.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Saltwater Grille, 183 Harbor Drive, 391-6500, www.saltwatergrille.net <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Siena</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Ristorante</span>, 519 Summer St., 351-0898, www.sienaristorante.net <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS IN <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">NORWALK</span></span> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Ambrosia Mediterranean Bar &amp; Grill, 16 River St., 853-0211, www.ambrosiabarandgrill.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Bacchus, 120 Washington St., South <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">Norwalk</span>, 855-9469 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Barcelona Wine Bar, 63 N. Main St., 899-0088, www.barcelonawinebar.com/sono.htm <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Brewhouse</span> Restaurant, 13 Marshall St., 853-9110, www.sonobrewhouse.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Burger Bar and Bistro, 58 N. Main St., South <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Norwalk</span>, 853-2037 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Ginger Man, 99 Washington St., South <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Norwalk</span>, 354-0163 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">Habana</span> Restaurant &amp; Bar, 70 N. Main St., 852-9790 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">Ischoda</span> Galley, 138 Water St., 838-4096 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">The Lime Restaurant, 168 Main St., 846-9240, www.limerestaurant.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Match, 99 Washington St., South <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">Norwalk</span>, 852-1088, www.matchsono.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">Meigas</span>, 10 Wall St., 866-8800, www.meigasrestraurant.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Papaya Thai and Asian BBQ, 24 Marshall St., 866-8424, www.papayathai.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Pasquale <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">Osteria</span>, 186 Main St., 847-462, www.pasqualesosteria.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">Quattro</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">Pazzi</span>, 165 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">Fillow</span> St. #1, 855-1800, www.quattropazzi.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">Rowayton</span> Seafood, 89 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">Rowayton</span> Ave., 866-4488, www.coastalprovisions.com/rowaytonseafoodrestaurant.htm <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">SONO</span> Seaport Restaurant, 100 Water St., 854-9483, www.sonoseaportseafood.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">Silvermine</span> Tavern, 194 Perry Ave., 847-4558, www.silverminetavern.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Sunset Grille, 52 Calf Pasture Beach Road, 866-4177, www.sunsetgrille.net <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Tuscan Oven: A <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">Trattoria</span>, 544 Main Ave., 846-4600, www.tuscanoven.com</span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"></p>OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS IN <span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_43">WESTPORT</span> </span><o:p></o:p></span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Blue Lemon Restaurant, 15 Myrtle Ave., 226-2647, www.bluelemonrestaurant.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Bobby Q's Barbecue &amp; Grill, 42 Main St., 454-7800, www.bobbyqsrestaurant.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_44">Conte's</span> Fish Market and Grill, 540 Riverside Ave., 226-3474, www.culinarymenus.com/contesfishmarket <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_45">Matsu</span> Sushi, 33 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_46">Jesup</span> Road, 341-9662, www.matsusushimenu.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Pane Vino <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_47">Ristorante</span>, 1431 Post Road E., 255-1153, www.restaurant.com/microsite.asp?rid=18071 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Red Barn, 292 Wilton Road, 222-9549, www.redbarnrestaurant.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">River House Tavern, 299 Riverside Ave., 226-5532 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_48">Sakura</span>: A Japanese Restaurant, 680 Post Road E., 222-0802, www.sakurarestaurant.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_49">Seminara's</span> Restaurant, 256 Post Road E., 222-8955, www.seminarasrestaurant.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Splash, 260 Compo Road S., 454-7798, www.decarorestaurantgroup.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_50">Taipan</span> Restaurant, 376 Post Road E., 227-7400 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Tavern On Main, 142 Main St., 221-7222, www.tavernonmain.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Three Bears Restaurant, 333 Wilton Road, 227-7219, www.threebearsrestaurant.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Villa Del Sol, 36 Elm St., 226-7912, www.villadelsolrestaurants.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Viva Zapata Mexican Restaurant, 530 Riverside Ave., 227-8226, www.culinarymenus.com/vivazapata.htm <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS IN <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_51">FAIRFIELD</span> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Barcelona Restaurant, 4180 Black Rock Turnpike, 255-0800, www.barcelonawinebar.com/fairfield.htm <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Bravo, 1418 Post Road, 254-1478 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_52">Centro</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_53">Ristorante</span> &amp; Bar, 1435 Post Road, 255-1210, www.centroristorante.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Firehouse Deli, 22 Reef Road, 531-0002, www.firehousedeli.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_54">Quattro</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_55">Pazzi</span>, 1599 Boston Post Road, 259-7417, www.quattropazzi.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_56">Sarabande</span>, 12 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_57">Unquowa</span> Place, 259-8084, www.culinarymenus.com/sarabande1.htm <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_58">Osianna</span>, 70 Reef Road, 254-2070, www.osianna.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS IN <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_59">DARIEN</span></span> 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style="'width:24pt;height:24pt'/"><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Alison/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.gif" shapes="_x0000_i1029" height="32" width="32" /><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1030" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="" style="'width:.75pt;height:.75pt'/"><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Alison/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image003.gif" shapes="_x0000_i1030" height="1" width="1" /><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1031" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="" style="'width:.75pt;height:.75pt'/"><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Alison/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image003.gif" shapes="_x0000_i1031" height="1" width="1" /><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1032" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="" style="'width:.75pt;height:.75pt'/"><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Alison/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image003.gif" shapes="_x0000_i1032" height="1" width="1" /><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1033" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="" style="'width:.75pt;height:.75pt'/"><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Alison/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image003.gif" shapes="_x0000_i1033" height="1" width="1" /><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1034" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="" style="'width:.75pt;height:.75pt'/"><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Alison/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image003.gif" shapes="_x0000_i1034" height="1" width="1" /><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1035" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="" style="'width:.75pt;height:.75pt'/"><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Alison/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image003.gif" shapes="_x0000_i1035" height="1" width="1" /><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1036" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="" style="'width:.75pt;height:.75pt'/"><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Alison/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image003.gif" shapes="_x0000_i1036" height="1" width="1" /><!--[endif]-->203-655-9944<!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1037" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="" style="'width:8.25pt;height:8.25pt'/"><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Alison/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.gif" shapes="_x0000_i1037" height="11" width="11" /><!--[endif]-->. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_60">Bertucci's</span> Brick Oven Pizzeria, 54 Post Road, 655-4299, www.bertuccis.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Chuck's Steak House, 1340 Post Road, 655-2254, www.chuckssteakhouse.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Fuji Japanese Restaurant, 111 Old Kings Highway S., 655-4995 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">T-Party Antiques and Tea Room, 2 Squab Lane, 662-9689, www.tpartyantiques.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS IN <span style="font-weight: bold;">GREENWICH</span> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Beach House Cafe, 220 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, www.beachhousecafe.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_61">Centro</span> at the Mill, 328 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_62">Pemberwick</span> Road, 531-5514, www.centroristorante.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Crew, 280 Railroad Ave., 340-9433, www.crew280.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_63">Fiore</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_64">Ristorante</span>, 1323 King St., 531-1138 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_65">Horseneck</span> Tavern, 338 W. Putnam Ave., 661-8448 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_66">L'Escale</span>, 500 Steamboat Road, 661-4600, www.lescalerestaurant.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Le Figaro Bistro <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_67">de</span> Paris, 372 Greenwich Ave., 622-0018, www.figarobistro.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_68">Mediterraneo</span> Restaurant, 366 Greenwich Ave., 629-4747, www.mediterraneoofgreenwich.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_69">Nuage</span> Restaurant and Bar, 203 E. Putnam Ave., 869-2339 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_70">Polpo</span> Restaurant, 554 Old Post Road, 629-1999, www.polporestaurant.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Rebecca's, outdoor bar only, 265 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_71">Glenville</span> Road, 532-9270, www.rkateliers.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_72">Tengda</span> Asian Bistro, 21 Field Point Road, 625-5338 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Terra <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_73">Ristorante</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_74">Italiano</span>, 156 Greenwich Ave., 629-5222, www.terraofgreenwich.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">The Little Italian Restaurant, 228 Mill St., 531-7500, www.tlirgreenwich.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_75">Thataway</span> Cafe, 409 Greenwich Ave., 622-0947, www.thatawaycafe.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_76">Bambou</span>, 328 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_77">Pemberwick</span> Road, Greenwich, 531-3322, www.bambourestaurant.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS IN <span style="font-weight: bold;">WILTON</span> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Luca Ristorante Italiano, 142 Old Ridgefield Road, 563-9550, www.lucaristoranteitaliano. com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Portofino Restaurant &amp; Pizzaria, 10 Center St., 761-9115 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">The Schoolhouse at Cannondale, 34 Cannon Road, 834-9816, www.schoolhouseatcannondale.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Tom E Toe's Pizza, 5 River Road, Suite 5, Wilton, 834-0733,www.tometoes.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Marly's of Wilton, 205 Town Green, 834-2000, www.marlyscafe.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Mediterranean Grill, 5 River Road, 762-8484, www.mediterraneangrillwilton.com <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS IN <span style="font-weight: bold;">NEW CANAAN</span> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">50 Coins, 26 Locust Ave., 972-3303 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="">Aloi, 62 Main St., 966-4345 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""><a href="http://www.rogershermaninn.com/">Roger Sherman Inn</a>, 195 Oenoke Ridge, 966-4541, rogershermaninn.com <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3466962362425995515-8317461810572796935?l=fairfieldcountyeats.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alison Minaglia, TechnologyPRnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466962362425995515.post-68575873610791973612008-07-23T08:31:00.000-07:002008-07-23T08:34:33.970-07:00Welcome to the inaugural edition of Fairfield County Eats, a blog about everything related to<br />food and entertaining in Fairfield County, Connecticut. As the site develops, we welcome your comments and suggestions. Happy dining!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3466962362425995515-6857587361079197361?l=fairfieldcountyeats.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alison Minaglia, TechnologyPRnoreply@blogger.com0