RJ Food & Drink

A cold beverage by a warm fire at  the Tavern at the Armory (Middletown, CT), among several fireside dining options in the state. |Francesca Fontanez, special to the Record-Journal

Local fireside dining options to warm up winter

RJ Food & Drink

  • DINING
  • BEER
  • WINE
  • RESTAURANTS
  • RECIPES
A cold beverage by a warm fire at  the Tavern at the Armory (Middletown, CT), among several fireside dining options in the state. |Francesca Fontanez, special to the Record-Journal

Local fireside dining options to warm up winter
FOOD & DRINK
Recipe: Stop throwing out your pasta water
FOOD & DRINK
Southington baker to open shop in Plantsville center
This image provided by Gusbourne wines shows grapes from their vineyard in 2017, in Kent, England. (Gusbourne via AP)
This image provided by Gusbourne wines shows grapes from their vineyard in 2017, in Kent, England. (Gusbourne via AP)
FOOD & DRINK
For celebrations, English fizz is on the rise
Demetrius Mack, owner of More Than Just Lobster, shows The Birkin Bag, which includes 2 king crab legs, 2 snow crab legs, 2 lobster tails, 4 shrimp, 4 clams, 4 crawfish and 4 shrimps at his Hartford location on Wednesday. He plans to open his third location at the Meriden Mall in March. Dec. 22, 2021. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
Demetrius Mack, owner of More Than Just Lobster, shows The Birkin Bag, which includes 2 king crab legs, 2 snow crab legs, 2 lobster tails, 4 shrimp, 4 clams, 4 crawfish and 4 shrimps at his Hartford location on Wednesday. He plans to open his third location at the Meriden Mall in March. Dec. 22, 2021. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
FOOD & DRINK
Seafood restaurant slated to open in Meriden mall in March
Roger Solis-Hernandez, owner of Birria Mia, and his mother Viviana Hernandez prepare a birria taco order in the Birria Mia food truck parked in front of Columbus Park in Meriden on Friday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Roger Solis-Hernandez, owner of Birria Mia, and his mother Viviana Hernandez prepare a birria taco order in the Birria Mia food truck parked in front of Columbus Park in Meriden on Friday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
FOOD & DRINK
Food truck in Meriden focuses on birria tacos
Tony Papahristou, general manager of Cava Restaurant, looks over the many decorations in the Southington restaurant’s Winter Spectacular display on Thursday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Tony Papahristou, general manager of Cava Restaurant, looks over the many decorations in the Southington restaurant’s Winter Spectacular display on Thursday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
FOOD & DRINK
Customers rave over Southington restaurant’s ‘unbelievable’ holiday display
Chocolate navideño prepared at Flavor Point in Meriden on Dec. 3, 2021. The traditional holiday drink is a type of Peruvian hot chocolate made with evaporated milk, cocoa bar, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, a little bit of butter and pinch of salt.
Chocolate navideño prepared at Flavor Point in Meriden on Dec. 3, 2021. The traditional holiday drink is a type of Peruvian hot chocolate made with evaporated milk, cocoa bar, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, a little bit of butter and pinch of salt.
FOOD & DRINK
Holiday drinks popular in Latin American countries
A dinner of Betty Crocker’s Suddenly Salad, left, and Tuna helper appear on Aug. 15, 2020. Boxed convenience foods aren
A dinner of Betty Crocker’s Suddenly Salad, left, and Tuna helper appear on Aug. 15, 2020. Boxed convenience foods aren
FOOD & DRINK
Meals from a box hold a helping of nostalgia, too
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for chili-garlic roasted whole cauliflower. (Milk Street via AP)
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for chili-garlic roasted whole cauliflower. (Milk Street via AP)
FOOD & DRINK
Spiced paste transforms whole roasted cauliflower
Peppermint Bark Sundae outside Honeycone (Chester, CT.) |Francesca Fontánez, special to the Record-Journal
Peppermint Bark Sundae outside Honeycone (Chester, CT.) |Francesca Fontánez, special to the Record-Journal
FOOD & DRINK
Local Instagram-worthy holiday spots to check out around the state
Displaying results 9-16 (of 24)
 |<  <  1 - 2 - 3  >  >| 
 
 
Latest Food and Drink
Latest News
VIEW MORE

More Food & Drink

Shama Khan and Rob Vitale, of Wallingford, are the owners of Yellow King Brews, a new coffee shop and tap room slated to open at 920 South Colony Road in Wallingford next month. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Shama Khan and Rob Vitale, of Wallingford, are the owners of Yellow King Brews, a new coffee shop and tap room slated to open at 920 South Colony Road in Wallingford next month. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
FOOD & DRINK
Coffee and beer shop to open in Wallingford next month
Rogers Orchards, 336 Long Bottom Road in Southington.Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Rogers Orchards, 336 Long Bottom Road in Southington.Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
FOOD & DRINK
Rogers Orchards in Southington looking to make, sell hard cider
New menu items at Rebel Dog Coffee and The Tavern in Plainville.
New menu items at Rebel Dog Coffee and The Tavern in Plainville.
FOOD & DRINK
Blogger reviews new menu at Plainville coffee shop & restaurant
Jose Lara, co-owner of #Tacos in Wallingford, prepares a plate of tacos on Wednesday. Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal
Jose Lara, co-owner of #Tacos in Wallingford, prepares a plate of tacos on Wednesday. Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal
FOOD & DRINK
Wallingford’s #Taco to compete for top taco honors at state festival
Taco Pacifico, 97 Chapel St., Yalesville, Monday., Aug. 3, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Taco Pacifico, 97 Chapel St., Yalesville, Monday., Aug. 3, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
FOOD & DRINK
Wallingford Tortilleria to reopen after Labor Day
Chris Barr, co-owner of Rosie’s Hot Dogs, stands in the new food truck he’ll be operating with partner Stacey Golub in front of his towing business at 270 Center St. in Southington on Tuesday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Chris Barr, co-owner of Rosie’s Hot Dogs, stands in the new food truck he’ll be operating with partner Stacey Golub in front of his towing business at 270 Center St. in Southington on Tuesday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
FOOD & DRINK
Rosie's Hot Dogs to reopen as food truck in Southington 
Elvin Torres, owner of Bite Me restaurant, prepares chicken for the lunch rush at the new business at 234 Pratt St. in Meriden, Tuesday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Elvin Torres, owner of Bite Me restaurant, prepares chicken for the lunch rush at the new business at 234 Pratt St. in Meriden, Tuesday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
FOOD & DRINK
Owners of new downtown Meriden eatery happy with opening response
Executive Chef Bob Paradis, left, and sous chef Pat Byrne, right, prepare an eggplant lasagna in the kitchen at Bread for Life in Southington, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Executive Chef Bob Paradis, left, and sous chef Pat Byrne, right, prepare an eggplant lasagna in the kitchen at Bread for Life in Southington, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
FOOD & DRINK
Southington soup kitchen launches cooking videos 
Scott Castico, co-owner, grills a batch of hot dogs for customers at the new Frankies restaurant at 866 N. Colony Rd. in Wallingford, Tues., July 20, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Scott Castico, co-owner, grills a batch of hot dogs for customers at the new Frankies restaurant at 866 N. Colony Rd. in Wallingford, Tues., July 20, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
FOOD & DRINK
Frankie’s opens new Wallingford location in former convenience store
Colline Gernert, owner of Brunetti’s Luncheonette, sits in the longtime breakfast spot in Wallingford. Brunetti
Colline Gernert, owner of Brunetti’s Luncheonette, sits in the longtime breakfast spot in Wallingford. Brunetti
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast spot in Wallingford for sale after long closure
Assistant manager Brem Belcinski picks up an order of Reuben sandwiches for customers at Hop Haus in downtown Plantsville on Tuesday. Southington restaurants are offering specials for Restaurant Week. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Assistant manager Brem Belcinski picks up an order of Reuben sandwiches for customers at Hop Haus in downtown Plantsville on Tuesday. Southington restaurants are offering specials for Restaurant Week. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
FOOD & DRINK
Southington restaurants offering specials for Restaurant Week
Owner Wilmer Supliguicha stands in his new restaurant 122 Elm St. Tavern in Cheshire’s Watch Factory Shoppes. Mariah Melendez, special to the Record-Journal
Owner Wilmer Supliguicha stands in his new restaurant 122 Elm St. Tavern in Cheshire’s Watch Factory Shoppes. Mariah Melendez, special to the Record-Journal
FOOD & DRINK
New restaurant opens in the Watch Factory Shoppes in Cheshire