CT Restaurant Association Lists Honorees & Finalists For 2024 Awards

The CRAZIES are the awards given out by the Connecticut Restaurant Association to outstanding restaurants, bars and food service companies.

CT Bartender Named Among '10 Best New Bartenders' In U.S.

The mixologist is not only the sole Connecticut bartender to make the Top 10 list, he is the only representative of all New England.

CT Eatery Outshines Local Legends In New List Of Top Pizzerias: Report

Only one CT pizzeria made The Robb Report's list of the Top 50 in the U.S. It's just not the CT pizzeria you're thinking of…

37 Connecticut Restaurants Honored With Wine Spectator Awards

From American steakhouses to Spanish tapas bars, Connecticut eateries were strongly represented in the prestigious annual survey.

Red Lobster, With 4 Restaurants In CT, Files For Bankruptcy

The seafood chain is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a strategy to recoup losses from its endless shrimp promotion.

Clam Pizza or Lobster Roll? Connecticut's Iconic Food Debate Heats Up

The Food Network has declared white clam pizza is the most iconic Connecticut food. Not all Patch readers agreed…

West Shore Seafood Reopens After Fire

An electrical fire in January damaged much of the restaurant’s kitchen, marketplace, and offices.

This Is Connecticut's 'Most Beautiful' Restaurant, New Ranking Says

"The 50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America" list was developed by OpenTable in celebration of People magazine's 50th anniversary.

Is White Clam Pizza CT's 'Most Iconic Food'? The Food Network Says So

The Food Network listed the foods each of the 50 states is known for in its 2024 "United Plates of America" report.

Sally's Apizza To Open 4 New Locations In Connecticut

The four new locations are expected to all be open by the end of 2024.

2 CT Restaurants And Chefs Are James Beard Awards Nominees

Chefs from two Connecticut restaurants have been nominated for the prestigious awards, which will be held in Chicago this summer.

You Could Get Free Wendy's Breakfast Sandwiches For A Year In CT

With a special coupon, you can get one breakfast sandwich on the menu for free every week for a year.

Lamont Honors CT Restaurants Nominated For Beard Awards

The governor this week made a major declaration about Connecticut's restaurant scene.

2 CT Cities On Best Pizza In US List, Though Not Where You'd Think

Some, let's say, unlikely competitors ranked higher on a list of the best pizza cities in the United States.

2 Connecticut Restaurants Among Nation's 'Most Romantic'

A couple of Connecticut restaurants are among the 100 "most romantic," according to OpenTable's 2024 list.

3 CT Restaurants, Chefs Named 2024 James Beard Semifinalists

The James Beard Foundation awards, sometimes known as the "Oscars of food," are among the nation's most prestigious culinary honors.

This Restaurant Serves The Best French Fries In Connecticut

Do you want fries with that? Yes, yes, you do.

Connecticut Restaurants That Closed Permanently In 2023

From high-end to hashery, the unsettled economy and post-pandemic malaise took its toll on some of CT's favorite dining destinations in 2023

What Are The Top CT Restaurants Of 2023? Here Are The Award Winners

CT's restaurant and hospitality industry honored its own at the 5th Annual CRAZIES Awards. Here's who walked away with the top honors.

Connecticut Restaurant Among The Top 100 In U.S., New Ranking Says

​A restaurant in Connecticut has been named to OpenTable’s "Top 100" list.

This Connecticut Pizza Named Among Best In Nation: New Rankings

The latest applause for a CT pizzeria comes from restaurant recommendation website​ and messaging service The Infatuation

The CT Restaurant Association Names Finalists For Best In The State

The CT Restaurant Association has announced its finalists for the 2023 CRAZIES Awards, which recognizes excellence in hospitality.

One Connecticut Restaurant Named Among America's 50 Best: NY Times

One Connecticut restaurant made the cut in the New York Times' "The Restaurant List," its annual roll call of America's top 50 eateries.

27 Connecticut Pizzerias Make New Ranking For Best In Region

One newspaper set out to find America's best pizzas, from simple slice shops to fancy restaurants. Did your favorite pie make the cut?

Where's The Best Ice Cream In CT? Take The Patch Survey

It's National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, and Patch wants to know what shop is the best of the best in Connecticut. Take the survey.

4th Of July Grilling Tips From CT's Top BBQ Joints

Three of Connecticut's top grill masters explain what you've been doing wrong all these years.

1 CT Restaurant, 2 Chefs Nominees For 2023 James Beard Awards

The James Beard Awards, restaurants' Oscars, recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries.

Patch Survey Results: How Late Should Bars Stay Open In CT?

"An awful idea" or "Let people live free"? Patch readers had some definite opinions about a proposed law allowing bars to stay open longer.

Domino's, Pizza Hut: National Pizza Day Deals In Connecticut

National Pizza Day 2023 is Thursday. Here’s a collection of the best discounts and freebies in Connecticut.

This Connecticut Restaurant Among OpenTable's 'Most Romantic'

The roll call of top romantic restaurants includes eateries from 27 states, with California leading the list with 13 restaurants.

How Late Should Bars Stay Open In CT? Take The Patch Survey

Connecticut lawmakers are mulling a new bill that would allow bars in some towns to stay open until 4 a.m. Is that a good idea?

Restaurant Association Honors CT's Top Eateries And Chefs At Gala

The Connecticut Restaurant Association handed out awards in 18 categories, honoring members of its organization throughout the state.

Chute Gates Steakhouse & Saloon Celebrating 25 Years

The restaurant has been a community staple that hosts fundraisers, reunions, & hosts musicians from Texas, Nashville & all over the country.

It’s All About the Meat @ Terra Gaucha

Stamford’s new churrasco-styled restaurant offering authentic Brazilian food

Where To Find The Best Nachos In Connecticut: New Report

With football season in full swing, many fans are taking a long, hard look at their favorite pub's nachos. A new report names the best in CT

Connecticut Restaurant Association Announces 2022 Winners & Finalists

The Connecticut Restaurant Association will host its annual awards gala on Dec. 5 at Foxwoods Resort Casino.

MrBeast Burger Brings 19 ‘Ghost Kitchen’ Locations To Connecticut

A YouTube sensation is expanding his virtual restaurant brand with nearly 20 “ghost kitchen” locations in Connecticut.

Food & Wine Magazine Names The Best BBQ Joint In Connecticut

Is there really any "destination" barbecue joint in New England? Food & Wine magazine says one restaurant in Connecticut comes close...

CT Restaurants, Hammered During COVID, Struggle To Recover: Survey

A new survey of Connecticut restaurant owners shows 43 percent believe conditions are worse now than three months ago.

3 CT Eateries Named To Food & Wine's 'Best Classic Restaurants' List

You don't mess with The Classics, and Food & Wine magazine has pegged these 3 CT restaurants as not to be trifled with