In January RFPs will go live on the Town website for the beach concessions at Island Beach and Tod’s Point. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Concession Stands Coming up for Bid at Tod’s and Island Beach
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Greenwich Winter Antique Show Opens in High Style
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The Greenwich Winter Antiques Show has something for every collector. For sale are paintings and furniture from several decades, along with historic flags, designer vintage jewelry, ceramics, glassware and much more. Unique treasures at every turn, from the classic to the contemporary. Continue Reading →
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Time for Wine at Putnam and Vine in Greenwich
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A stone’s throw from Greenwich Avenue, at the corner of Mason and Lewis, is a recently opened wine and spirits store owned by David Johnson, whose staff enjoy educating customers.
In addition to thousands of varieties of wine, each of which he had tried, Johnson has a wide array of spirits, including 14 different varieties of Rye, 14 different Bourbons, 46 varieties of Scotch, 29 Apertifs, and 20 Mezcals and Tequilas for starters. Continue Reading →
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Recipe: Thanksgiving Leftover Frittata with Greens, Sweet Potatoes and Fontina
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After a festive holiday meal with friends and family, the dishes are done – the relatives are sleeping tight … what’s for breakfast? This frittata is easy to put together with minimal effort or mess. Healthy, sensible ingredients you already have on hand. Sauté, bake until puffed and enjoy. Continue Reading →
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Simon Pearce Signing is a Hit with Greenwich Customers
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At a signing event on Friday, Philip Pearce and his son Andrew chatted with fans of their handcrafted wares and personally signed pieces at the Simon Pearce store, located at 125 East Putnam Ave. Continue Reading →
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Spiced Candied Pecans
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A family favorite, hashed Brussels sprouts, each cut in quarters will cook quicker with each edge able to caramelize a bit. Candied pecans are a snap to make and add a touch of crunch and sweetness to the vegetable! Make the day of your feast. Continue Reading →
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The Sides Make the Thanksgiving Feast: Chunky Cranberry Sauce with Pineapple and Ginger
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Thanksgiving is around the corner. Dazzle your guests with these inventive, healthy and delicious side dishes! Continue Reading →
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The “Sides” Make the Thanksgiving Feast: Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Aged Gouda & Maple Syrup Glaze
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The turkey is the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal, but it’s the sides that add interest, and make the meal a feast! Hasselback Potatoes are the Swedish version of baked potatoes. These baked sweet potato “fans” were popularized as the namesake dish of the restaurant at the Hasselbacken Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden. All of Karen Sheer’s recipes include a list of local sources in Greenwich for the ingredients. Continue Reading →
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Power Play Cafe at Hamill Rink Serves Up Some Powerful Chili
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A visit to the Power Play Cafe in Hamill Rink includes hints at what makes the chili famous and a history primer covering Donny Romeo’s concession, deli and diner operations spanning decades in Greenwich. What makes that chili so special? Secret seasonings, hot sauce and good beef. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Sports, Chris Webster, Hamill Rink, Jen Hansen, Kristyn Hansen, Power Play Café
More than the Ballot Box Was Stuffed at Chowdafest
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Sample. Vote. Sample. Vote. It was easy to get in the swing of Chowdafest at Harboryard in Bridgeport on Super Bowl Sunday. Continue Reading →