Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink en-us Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:42:36 -0500 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:42:36 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Onyx-Grammy-Cocktails-139021144.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:12:20 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/onyxcar+722.jpg
A local Moonshine is heady to the Grammy's. Pick up a bottle and stir up one of these cocktails.

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Here are some events you might not have thought about doing for Valentine's Day.

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Pinkberry is opening 4th Connecticut location.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Hartford-Bar-Celebrates-Success-of-Manchester-Moonshine-Maker-138939529.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:33:41 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/onyxcar+722.jpg
Head to the Russian Lady for a Grammy's party that will celebrate a local moonshine.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Jack-in-the-Box-Unveils-Bacon-Flavored-Milkshake-138924184.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:34:40 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/176*120/Bacon+Skillet.jpg
The "technically vegetarian" beverage isn't listed on the menu.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Sweet-Treats-at-NoRA-in-Middletown-138642104.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:39:01 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/cookies+n+cream.jpg
The cupcake menu includes the "Irish Car Bomb,” made with Guinness chocolate cake, Jameson dark chocolate ganache and Bailey’s Irish Cream frosting seems to be a popular treat.

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A little taste of Napa Valley right in Stonington.

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Enjoy delectable food from local restaurants and caterers.

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Zafra, in New Haven, offers 127 varieties of rum.

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You have to watch this video.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Get-Ready-for-Super-Bowl-Parties-138222339.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:29:13 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Papa-Toni%27s-Pizza.jpg
There are parties all over the state for the Big Game.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/We-Want-Great-Super-Bowl-Food-Recipes-138335199.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:55:06 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Pot-Roast-Nachos.jpg
We want your great food recipes.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Pizza-Shop-Closes-After--138285194.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:20:33 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/WC+Pepporoni+Pizza.jpg
Gino's in Glastonbury closed on Sunday night.

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Robert Irvine, host of the Food Network show "Restaurant: Impossible," is visiting the Naval Submarine Base New London.

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Onyx Moonshine is made in Manchester.

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The restaurant opens next week in Wethersfield.

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Thirty-three restaurants are participating.

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Why not let cookies & milk fill your belly?

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Food service establishments will be required to display the score placards prominently, according to the ordinance.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Best-Restaurants-of-2012-136441053.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:26:01 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/union+league+cafe_722_406.jpg
Connecticut Magazine asked its readers to pick the best restaurants for the coming year.

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Enjoy a Cosmo, a pomegranate martini or and old fashioned martini.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/The-Feast_-Randys-Wooster-Street-Pizza/134831083 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:10:30 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/randy_722x406_2172576066.jpg
Peanut butter on pizza never tasted so good!

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This Chipotle will be the eighth in the state and the second in West Hartford.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/School-Chefs-Compete-on-Chopped-134143858.html Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:44:43 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/160*120/Lunch+tray.JPG
On the show Cheryl Barbara, a chef in the New Haven school system, will be joined by Deborah Houlihan, of Waterford Public Schools, and Rhonda Deloach, head chef at the Common Ground magnet school in New Haven.

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iVoice's very own Sharon Rowley joins the Get Organized for the Holidays Community Challenge. Sharon shows us some great tips and tricks from this week's coach, Angela Matusik, and how she adds her...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast-TV_-Maine-Fish-Market/132775453 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:48:11 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/mainefish_722x406_2161477562.jpg
Get great seafood in East Windsor at the Maine Fish Market, at 60 Bridge St.

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Special dining deals are available between Nov. 6 and 11 in New Haven.

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An evening of laughs and frosting fails!

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A flavorful twist to your normal chicken dish.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Michael-Kors-Opens-at-Westfarms-Mall-132243533.html Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:21:57 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Kors_opening_15+722.jpg
Michael Kors opens in Farmington mall.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast-TV_-Pats-Kountry-Kitchen/132234013 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:44:52 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/pats_722x406_2156998704.jpg
Home cooking at its best, plus clam hash.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Manchester-McDonalds-50-132027713.html Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:50:23 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/mcdonalds+2.jpg
Franchise owner Edward Walsh discounted burgers, fries and drinks to 50 cents in honor of the milestone.

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A perfect recipe to try after you finish your apple picking.

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Here's a hypothetical for you: Let's just say you're really in the mood for a burger but you're also really in the mood for a burrito. It could happen

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If you're in the mood to eat, this week might be the time to do it. Connecticut Restaurant Week kicked off on Oct. 10, with more than 90 restaurants offering an appetizer, entrée and...

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To serve four. 2 Cups Apples- golden delicious, braeburn, empire: peeled, cored, diced ½” ¼ Cup Sugar 1 Tbsp. Butter ½ tsp. Ground Cinnamon 1/8 tsp. Ground Nutmeg ½...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/The-Russian-Lady--131158458.html Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:35:43 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/martini+pic.jpg
It set itself apart 35 years ago with tall stained glass windows, dark wood and vintage décor. In its heyday it even attracted the likes of celebrities including Bob Hope and Angela...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Turkey-Sloppy-Joes-130932038.html Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:19:21 -0500
Makes 6-8 Sloppy Joes 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups small diced onion 1.3 pounds ground turkey meat 3 tablespoons ground cumin 1 cup red wine 1 – 28 ounce can of crushed...

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The forecast is another wet one as we approach the end of fair season, but the fair must go on. You can still squeeze in some fair food and fall fun this weekend. The Big E, Sept.

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The sisters and baby Mason had dinner and went to Mystic Aquarium.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Connecticut-Country-fair-Thin-Crispy-Onion-Rings-130521768.html Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:34:57 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/180*120/TastyBurgerOnionRings.jpg
To serve four. 4 Sweet Onions or Red Onions -medium to small size 2 Cups Buttermilk 3 Cups AP Flour- or pastry flour (2 cups ap flour with 1 cup cake flour) Fine Sea Salt to Taste as...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/The-Feast_-Jonathan-Pascos/130436513 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:23:06 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/feast_722x406_2141352892.jpg
Feast on some epic pot pie, but keep your eyes open for the ghosts!

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With the wine, the scenery and the special events, Autumn is a special time at Connecticut's vineyards.

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To serve four. 1 Cup All Purpose Flour ½ Cup Cornstarch 1/2 Baking Powder 1 tsp. Salt 1 Cup Cold Water 1 Egg 1 ½ Cups Panko Bread Crumbs 2 Green Tomatoes-cored, sliced...

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Get ready to uncork your wine making skills and brew your own beer.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/State-Hopping-at-the-Big-E-129722558.html Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:30:25 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Big+E+CT+Building.jpg
The buildings featuring the states are always one of the most popular attractions at the Big E.

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A Craft Beer Festival is set for this weekend in downtown Waterbury

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/My-New-York_-Chef-Josh-Capon/129314563 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:47:22 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/JoshCaponThumb_722x406_2119252452.jpg
The executive chef of Lure Fish Bar and Burger & Barrel hosts a tour of his favorite Soho spots.

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