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Popular Spanish Restaurant Opens Ridgefield Location A popular tapas restaurant and entertainment spot in South Norwalk Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant is opening a second location in Ridgefield. Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant has announced the grand opening Wednesday, May 22 from 4 to 10 p.m. at 426 Main St., formerly Fifty Coins. There will be complimentary Sangria, selected wine, and hors d'oeuvres. RSVP to info@tablaoridgefield.com Chef Raul Gonzalez and owners Juan ‘Vinny’ Gonzalez, Galo Aleman, and Jose-Luis Contreras have created an intimate locale evoking the style and sensibility of a modern wine and tapas bar like …

by Donna Christopher

05/22/2019

Lifestyle

Here Are Five Spots For Sushi In Nassau County Whether you're having a quick lunch in a casual sushi joint or lingering over platefuls in refined restaurant sushi lovers will tell you eating it anywhere is an experience. Here are five great places to try sushi in Nassau County. Arata Sushi, 18 Cold Spring Road, Syosset: "Great food! Amazing service! All the Arata-style sushi is great. The prices are a little high but 100% worth it," a Facebook comment says. A May 2 post on Facebook doesn't mince words. "The best sushi sashimi in town," says the review. Sushi Family, 933 N. Broadway, Massapequa: "Amazing sushi place. Staff is…

by Donna Christopher

05/21/2019

Lifestyle

This Popular Vietnamese Restaurant In Danbury Counts Mia Farrow Among Its Customers With lines to get in on weekends, it's not surprising Mia Farrow dined at the popular Pho Vietnam restaurant in Danbury. "The whole place is wonderful! The soups are rich and flavorful. The entrees are filling and authentic. The atmosphere is very unique and relaxing. This is easily one of, if not the absolute best restaurant I've ever been to. I can't recommend it enough!," says one of over 400 reviews on Google, mostly outstanding. On Facebook, someone posted their experience enjoying authentic Vietnamese food at the unpretentious restaurant where you can BYOB, so popular a recent S…

by Donna Christopher

05/21/2019

Real Estate

Hamptons Estate Listed For $145 Million Has 42 Acres Of Oceanfront Property Imagine owning a home on 42 acres of oceanfront property in the Hamptons. You can if you have $145 Million. That's the current price of the Henry Ford estate known as Jule Pond in Southampton. The main home has 20,000 square feet of living space with 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. The estate was on the market originally in 2017 for $175 Million. "Even though the market has softened during the past year, there is still demand for unique luxury homes," said Joshua Garay, president of GarayRealEstate.com.

by Donna Christopher

05/21/2019

Lifestyle

Here Are Five Hotspots For Coffee In Nassau County There are plenty of great places to enjoy artisanal coffee in Nassau County. Hare are five hotspots to try. Leonetti Pastry Shop, 82-16 Glen Cove Road, Greenvale: A popular spot known for its delectable assortment of baked goodies, this one's close to the C.W. Post campus and also serves fine espresso and Cappucino. A Facebook post says, "Amazing. From the taste to design it’s definitely 5 star" while another post describes "excellent pastries and gelato." Flux Coffee, 211 Main St., Farmingdale: "Flux coffee in Farmingdale is wonderful! We both got pour-over coffee whi…

by Donna Christopher

05/20/2019

Lifestyle

Here Are Five Hotspots For Buffalo Wings On Long Island Dry rubbed or dripping in spicy sauce tastes vary for everyone's favorite appetizer. Here are five great places to devour wings on Long Island. Spanky's Food Factory, 2458 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park: Specializing in an array of chicken wings, burgers, & classic bar snacks with industrial decor. A Google reviewer recently talked about a recent order, a tray of wings that come with "Spanky Sauce" and lemon pepper, macaroni and cheese, and a tray of boneless wings with sauce on the side. "Great food and great service. The Mac and Cheese are fantastic as are the wings," th…

by Donna Christopher

05/20/2019

Lifestyle

Here Are Five Hotspots For Coffee In Fairfield County Molten Java, 213 Greenwood Ave, Bethel: Locals love this community gathering spot, a popular venue for art and music talent, which also sells storied brew drinks and delicious pastries and food. A visitor posted this Yelp review. "Flew in from Seattle, and was happy to find a place that gets coffee. Great location in town, funky/homey feel, and good coffee...there's pastries and stuff, but they've got more substantial options ta boot. I had some wicked good veggie chili, it hit the spot." "Delicious coffee drinks and yummy pastries," a Virginia Yelp writer posted. Source Coffeeh…

by Donna Christopher

05/19/2019

Lifestyle

New Fish Market Opens In Fairfield Bringing Fresh Seafood, Handmade Sushi Items To Post Road There is a new fish market on Route 1 in Fairfield. Its owners Frank Lanzo and Jardar Nygaard are lifelong fishermen and also friends for 20 years The new market which officially opens Wednesday, May 15 at 1499 Post Road carries fresh seafood and a variety of handmade sushi items. “Our specialty is seafood, plain and simple. We have both done it so long, that we can do it in our sleep. As lifelong anglers, commercial fishermen, and aquaculturists, our experience, and contacts allow us to trace all of our products to the source," said Lanzo. Both men have worked extensively on c…

by Donna Christopher

05/18/2019

Lifestyle

Legendary Lobster Roll, Affectionately Known As 'Lunch', Opens For Summer Season In Amagansett At nighttime you see the familiar LUNCH sign lit in white, a signal to Hamptons visitors their summer has begun and the Route 27 staple Lobster Roll Restaurant is back in business. The restaurant, now world-famous thanks in part to having episodes of the Showtime TV series "The Affair" filmed there, is located on the East End of Long Island's south fork in Amagansett. "The sign is "iconic" because it's been there since1965. We say we're affectionately known as LUNCH because it's become an identifier for the restaurant," said co-owner Andrea Anthony. And though locals and summer visitors to…

by Donna Christopher

05/17/2019

Lifestyle

Brooklyn Chop House To Open In Southampton A restaurant that opened temporarily last August as a pop-up inside a Hamptons hotel will be returning for the entire summer. Brooklyn Chop House will be open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend at The Capri Hotel, 281 County Road 39A in Southampton. The new restaurant like its flagship location in New York's Financial District serves steaks alongside Asian fare, of Peking Duck and a variety of unique dumplings. Brooklyn Chop House serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with a full cocktail menu, wines, and craft beer. The restaurant offers poolside dining. Owners…

by Donna Christopher

05/17/2019

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