Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 22:01:05 -0400 Wed, 16 May 2012 22:01:05 -0400 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast_--Amis-Bagels/151692705 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:44:12 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/feastbagels_722x406_2235454431.jpg
Not all bagels are created equally, and customers say Ami's Bagels & Deli in Waterbury makes some of the best in Connecticut.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Crafting-a-New-Brewery-151689115.html Wed, 16 May 2012 09:12:29 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/KNSD_San_Diego_Brewery_Awards_032312_19_mezzn_722x406_2214112230.jpg
Firefly Brewing Co. wants to open in Bristol, but they need your help to get pouring.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/A-Taste-of-The-Litchfield-Hills-151525905.html Tue, 15 May 2012 10:16:02 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Wine-Weekend-Entertainment.jpg
For the first time, the Taste of the Litchfield Hills is being held this summer at the Harwinton Fairgrounds

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/7-Eleven-to-Introduce-Sugar-Free-Slurpee-151411815.html Mon, 14 May 2012 20:54:44 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/slurpeeEDIT.jpg
No Sugar? In a Slurpee? It's coming to a 7-Eleven near you.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Taste-of-Manchester-Tomorrow-151406055.html Tue, 15 May 2012 09:49:13 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/big-crepe.jpg
Tickets are $20 for an adult and $12 for a child under 12 years old. If tickets are still available, they will be sold at the door for $25.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Celebrating-Burger-Month-150792175.html Wed, 09 May 2012 13:40:13 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Caliente+burger+Hamburger+Hamlet.jpg
Forget the cooking in May and try a new burger combination.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast_-Foxon-Park-Soda/150679605 Tue, 08 May 2012 19:12:43 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/foxonpic_722x406_2232249979.jpg
When you think soft drinks, you may think Coke and Pepsi, but Foxon Park of East Haven has been serving up sweet soda since 1922.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Chef-Cat-Cora-Goes-�Around-the-World-in-80-Plates�/150608655 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:28:55 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/around-the-world-in-80-plates-twitter-challenge-show.jpg
“Around the World in 80 Plates,” co-hosted by star chefs Cat Cora and Curtis Stone, combines culinary competition with travelogue. Twelve contestants embark on a journey across 10 countries to learn local cuisines as they participate in the...

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Miriam Rieder, of Taste by Spellbound by Avon, is creating some scrumptious treats.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Hats_Off_Daring_Derby_Fashions.html Sun, 06 May 2012 03:03:12 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/KY-Hats-P14.jpg
A day at the Derby isn't complete without a mint julep and tip of the hat.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast_-La-Brioche-Bakery/149129315 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:45:25 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/brioche_722x406_2227478024.jpg
A taste of France right in Rockville.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/NATL-Pizza-Hut-Graduates-from-Hot-Dog-to-Cheeseburger-Crusts-148869245.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:48:05 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/pizza-hut-cheeseburgers.jpg
And you thought the hot dog crust sounded like overkill.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Whisky-Whiskey-Everywher-148865125.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:09:42 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/whiskey+drinker.JPG
Sakura Garden in South Windsor to host "Whiskeys of the World Dinner" next month.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Cheeseboy-Grilled-Cheese-Returns-to-Milford-148736045.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:53:29 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/CheeseBoy+grilled+cheese.jpg
Michael Inwald opened "Grilled Cheese To Go" at the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford in November 2009 and then expanded the restaurant.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Great-Belly-Busting-Food-in-Watertown/148260615 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:07:08 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/GaylesDepot_722x406_2225014345.jpg
Gayle's Depot Square Farm Shoppe in Watertown is a favorite for belly-busting food. Visit Gayle's Depot Square Farm Shoppe for more information.

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Agora in Tolland is a panini heaven!

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/New-Haven-Rolls-Out-Restaurant-Week-147579215.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:56:34 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/dining-generic-plate-fork.jpg
Get ready for a multicultural feast. New Haven’s semi-annual restaurant week is on.

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Those looking for fine dining may be surprised to find it in Plainville at The Cottage.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Dinner-With-Geno-146969525.html Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:51:28 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/auriemma-geno-120711.jpg
Geno Auriemma plans to open Geno's at new Storrs Center development in Mansfield.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Reliving-Titanics-Last-Meal-144887195.html Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:52:36 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Titanic_Exhibit_to_Open_020912_41_mezzn_722x406_2194773727.jpg
The Roger Sherman in is commemorating 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking with a recreation of the ships last meal.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Delaneys-Tap-Room/146448535 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:30:31 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/delaneypic_722x406_2220143481.jpg
Fans of beer should make Delaney's Tap Room in New Haven a definite stop. The pub has one of the most extensive selections of beer in Connecticut.

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You can get a free cone until 8 p.m.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast_--Staropolska/144952545 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:10:50 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/feaststara_722x406_2216875618.jpg
Home style Polish food from Staropolska on Broad Street in New Britain.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Espresso-Car-Handpresso-Coffee-Caffeine-France-144885655.html Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:30:11 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/handpresso.jpg
Caffeine-addled commuters take note – it’s now possible to get your morning coffee fix from inside your car.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Giada-at-Stew-Leonards-Tonight-144606395.html Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:59:42 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Giada+De+Laurentiis+head+shot.jpg
Tonight, for one night only, Food Network star and Today Show correspondent Giada De Laurentiis will be at the Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk, signing copies of her new book "Weeknights with Giada."

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast;-Super-Duper-Weenie/144384475 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:45:19 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/super+duper+weenie.jpg
People travel from miles around to dig on hot dogs from Super Duper Weenie in Fairfield. NBC Connecticut's Jason Hawkins shows you why the tasty franks are so popular.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast_-The-Whistle-Stop-Cafe/143806526 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:14:36 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/whistle_722x406_2213642622.jpg
A charming Deep River restaurant, the Whistle Stop Cafe offers breakfast with an international flair.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/-80-Cents-for-Ice-Cream-Cones-to-Beat-the-Heat--143824986.html Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:34:41 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Henrys-Cone-121611.jpg
In honor of our 80 degree weather A.C. Petersen Farms Restaurant on Park Road in West Hartford is offer Ice Cream Cones for $.80, you can’t beat that!

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Dining-Deals-During-Restaurant-Week-143654446.html Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:40:35 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Annapolis+Restaurant+Week.jpg
Westport and Weston restaurants take part in restaurant week.

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]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=dcb1dad02591d343ff32e1d20cc4a35a&p=4 dcb1dad02591d343ff32e1d20cc4a35a ]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:40:35 -0400 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast_--Sweet-Marias/143515056 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:12:28 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/marias_722x406_2212952304.jpg
Sweet Maria's in Waterbury, serves up 30 different flavors of cakes.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Food-Network-Chef-Stops-in-New-Haven-142640946.html Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:35:39 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/DuffGoldman1.jpg
Duff Goldman, of Food Network fame, meets with students in New Haven about healthy eating.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Dedication-Ceremony-at-PEZ-Visitor-Center-Today-142450425.html Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:35:51 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Pez+722.jpg
The PEZ Visitor Center is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast_-Gaetanos-Deli/141990773 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:08:08 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/feastgaetanosdeli_722x406_2207951126.jpg
Subs, Heroes, or Grinders? Whatever you call them, you can find just what you want at Gaetano's Deli in Stratford.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast_-Liquid-Lunch/141817303 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:44:14 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/liquidlunch_722x406_2207340512.jpg
If you're looking for something a little different for a meal, give Liquid Lunch in Shelton a try. They offer many varieties of soups. Some say it's like having a sandwich in a bowl.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Yale-Beats-Harvard-in-Shake-Shack-Rivalry-Report-141209933.html Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:57:09 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/SHAKESHAKE_722x406_2204987570.jpg
Shake Shack started as a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast-TV_-One-Bite-Café/141107533 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:23:11 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/FEASTONEBITE_722x406_2204351905.jpg
A new restaurant in Simsbury has decided against super-sizing its meals. In fact, One Bite Cafe is doing just the opposite, serving mini-sized meals from sliders to mini hot dogs.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast_--An-Irish-Public-House/140700423 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:50:00 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/hans_722x406_2202970302.jpg
Hannafin's Public House. located in New London is a great place to hang out and grab some good food.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Free-Flaps-For-Pancake-Day-139373833.html Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:18:11 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/pancake-challenge.jpg
There are seven IHOP locations in Connecticut

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Taste-Testing-Your-Way-to-the-Oscars/140246673 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:45:16 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Oscar-food-P2.jpg
Instead of a large sit-down meal, this year's Oscars will feature 50 smaller bites for the stars to snack on after the awards. For the 18th year, Master Chef Wolfgang Puck created the menu for...

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast_-OPorto/139965433 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:22:29 -0400 O'Porto. has become part of Hartford's hotbed of international cuisine, offering fine Portuguese food at its Park Street restaurant.]]> http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Oporto_fixed.jpg O'Porto. has become part of Hartford's hotbed of international cuisine, offering fine Portuguese food at its Park Street restaurant.]]>
O'Porto. has become part of Hartford's hotbed of international cuisine, offering fine Portuguese food at its Park Street restaurant.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Its-Paczki-Time/139837663 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:28:49 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/paczkijj_722x406_2199692645.jpg
Eddy's Bake Shop in Ansonia held its annual Paczki eating contest on Tuesday, in honor of "Fat Tuesday."

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Get a great Philly-style lunch right here in Connecticut -- at Tim's Philly Steaks in Norwalk.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Get-Your-King-Cake-in-Connecticut-139700683.html Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:11 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/king+cake+722.jpg
A colors of king cake have special meaning.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Plenty-of-Fat-Tuesday-Parties-139697413.html Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:39 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/mardi-gras1.jpg
Connecticut has its own brand of celebrations that can’t be beat.

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