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“Taste the Towns” promises an abundance of flavors and gourmet specialties on March 4 at the Stanwich Club. The event benefits Community Health at Greenwich Hospital. On Monday, Firenze Restaurant held a preview where chefs, supporters and committee members mingled. Continue Reading →
Greenwich native, Geoff Lazlo, a chef and entrepreneur who opened Mill Street Bar & Table in September, is all about connecting within his community, and in the process discovering local produce in surprising places. In a collaboration with Lisa Beebe, director of horticulture at the Garden Education Center in Cos Cob, Lazlo has a source of fresh pea shoots and sunflower shoots he weaves creatively into his dishes. Continue Reading →
A loyal following at Alba’s keeps this restaurant buzzing with excitement . And while trendy restaurants have made their way into the fabric of the gastronomic scene lately, Alba’s has genuine staying power. The business, which has been operating for 23 years, serves classic Northern Italian specialties with simple principles: “use the highest quality ingredients teamed with incomparable service.” The dining rooms are intimate and elegant, featuring handsome fireplaces. Continue Reading →
The spaghetti creole dinner at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is a jackpot of good food, company and shared memories, including those of several food service workers who retired with decades of service to Greenwich Schools. Continue Reading →
The night of Dec. 30, 2014 was grim for Frank Carpentieri, owner of Garden Catering in Chickahominy. The blaze was originally suspected to be an electrical fire, but Carpentieri said his insurance company’s investigator suspected the fire might have stemmed back to crumbs in the fryer. In any event, the investigation was inconclusive. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce celebrated its first After Six Event of the year at Citarella. It was their largest gathering in the history of the Chamber. Citarella dazzled the guests with a sumptuous array of their specialties. Continue Reading →
Chef Alex Garcia, noted presence on the Food Network and owner of several restaurants in New York City, has joined Jed Simon at Old Greenwich Social Club. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Town Party (GTP) is offering Block Party Ticket Sets, a pre-sale opportunity comprised of six Community Tickets for $750, through Monday, February 1 to secure general admission to this year’s party. Continue Reading →
The blizzard of ’16 didn’t stop the Chabad Annual Gala at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. All celebrated The Chabad’s growth and success in an evening of inspiration, motivation and connection – and an inspiring speech by keynote speaker, Joseph Telushkin.
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You may know Dom Delfino already. Born and raised in Pemberwick, he is a familiar face in town. His diner style restaurant, Joey B’s, on River Rd Extension in Cos Cob is a hub of socializing and laughter. “It can be like a bar, but with no liquor,” Dom said. Popular items on the extensive menu include, full breakfast, burgers, salads, soups, melts and milk shakes. “The place is small, and we can’t store a lot – so the food is always very fresh.” Continue Reading →