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Food News for Darien, Feb. 28-March 6

A cupping at Espresso NEAT, a Friday Night Wine Down, and New Haven-style pizza at the Darien Ice Rink.

EspressoNEAT is hosing a cupping and inviting you into its coffee-crazed world for an afternoon of sniffing, sipping, slurping, and spitting on Saturday, March 5 at 1 p.m.

Welcome the weekend with , a weekly gathering and tasting at , this Friday, March 4 at 5 p.m.

 are this month's featured flavor at the  in New Canaan.

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 — also in New Canaan — is planning a fundraiser this summer featuring area chefs Bill Taibe and .

Featured Recipe: Thaw out with this Chili Con Carne recipe. Check out the  for powdered ancho and a few key other ingredients.

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Restaurant Pick: If you like New Haven style pizza, you'll want to check out Behind the Net at the  — a nearby frozen gem.

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