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Here are the latest inspection reports of Darien restaurants released by the town Health Department, based on inspections from Nov. 29 to Dec. 10. The department released four health inspection reports on Thursday. There were two “A” ratings and two “B” ratings.
One Darien restaurant received its second “C” rating in a row, the worst grade in town Health Department’s A/B/C ratings system, in the inspection reports released Thursday by the Darien Health Department. The department released nine health inspection reports on Thursday. Aside from the inspection resulting in a “C,” there were three “B” ratings and five “A” ratings. Keep in mind that a food-serving establishment with a history of good ratings may occasionally get a poor inspection rating, occasionally the best do, and every restaurant normally gets a few things wrong. Here’s an alphabetical list of the most recently released health inspection results (an explanation of how this list is put together is immediately below it):
—Bistro Baldanza — 1020 Post Road — Nov.
Stop & Shop at Goodwives Shopping Center will be celebrating its renovated space with a “Grand Reopening Ceremony” at 11 a.m., Friday, along with giveaways, food samples, a ribbon cutting and a visit from former New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich, the company announced. According to the announcement:
“Stop & Shop’s updated store aims to deliver fresher, healthier, and more convenient options that make grocery shopping easier for local customers. “New features like a stir fry station, a wing bar, and an in-store smoker also provide easy solutions for meals to take on the go. “Customers will enjoy a faster checkout with Stop & Shop’s SCAN IT! mobile app along with a large selection of local Connecticut offerings including craft beers as well.”
One restaurant in Darien received a “C” rating, the worst grade in town Health Department’s A/B/C ratings system, in the inspection reports released Thursday by the Darien Health Department. The department released just two health inspection reports on Thursday, for inspections that took place on Nov. 15 and 19. The other restaurant received a “B.” Keep in mind that a food-serving establishment with a history of good ratings may occasionally get a poor inspection rating, occasionally the best do, and every restaurant normally gets a few things wrong. Here’s an alphabetical list of the most recently released health inspection results (an explanation of how this list is put together is immediately below it):
—Scena Wine Bar and Restaurant — 1077 Post Road — Nov.
Here’s how Darien restaurants and other food-serving places fared in the latest inspection reports, released Thursday by the Darien Health Department. The department released nine inspection reports that took place from Nov. 4 through 9 at nine establishments. Four got an “A” rating, and the five others got a “B.” None received the worst rating, a “C.”
Here’s how Darien restaurants and other food-serving places fared in the latest inspection reports, released Thursday by the Darien Health Department. The department released inspection reports that took place on Oct. 28 and Nov. 5, at three establishments. Two got an “A” rating, and the other got a “B.”
One food-serving place in Darien was rated a “C,” the worst grade in town Health Department’s A/B/C ratings system, in the inspection reports released Thursday by the Darien Health Department. The five inspections of food-serving establishments took place from Oct. 21 to 28, with three getting an “A” rating, and one getting a “B.” Keep in mind that a food-serving establishment with a history of good ratings may occasionally get a poor inspection rating, occasionally the best do, and every restaurant normally gets a few things wrong. Here’s an alphabetical list of the most recently released health inspection results (an explanation of how this list is put together is immediately below it):
—Country Club of Darien — 300 Mansfield Ave.
Chef Mike Pietrafeso, owner of Roost Kitchen + Coffee in downtown Noroton, has announced the opening of his second Roost at Stamford Urby, a new building at 1 Greyrock Place, at its corner with Tresser Boulevard and across the street from the Stamford Town Center mall. — adapted from an announcement by Roost Kitchen + Coffee
Guests can dine in at this location with 100 seats and plenty of space for local residents and professionals, or take items to-go with convenient parking on-site. Chef Pietrafeso and his team will offer an all-day experience for customers with made-to-order breakfast and lunch items, including toasts, oats and smoothies, and coming soon an evening offering with small plates, wine and beer. Roost Stamford will offer its signature scratch-made items, featuring locally sourced ingredients, in a seasonal menu and paired with locally roasted artisan coffee from Kestrel Coffee Roasters. The new Roost is located at the recently opened Stamford Urby, designed by Amsterdam-based Concrete, with 648 rental apartments.
One restaurant in town received its fourth “C” rating, the worst grade in Darien’s A/B/C ratings system, in the last seven town Health Department inspections in the four latest inspection reports released Friday by the Darien Health Department. Those seven health inspections were all done this year, since Feb. 15. The four inspections of food-serving establishments took place from Oct. 18 to 21, with ,one getting an “A” rating, and two others getting a “B.”
Here’s how Darien restaurants and other food-serving places fared in the six inspection reports, most recently released by the Darien Health Department. The six inspections of food-serving establishments, released Thursday, took place from Oct. 4 to 15 with five getting an “A” rating, one getting a “B.” None received the worst rating, a “C.” Keep in mind that a food-serving establishment with a history of good ratings may occasionally get a poor inspection rating, occasionally the best do, and every restaurant normally gets a few things wrong.
You still have time today, Wednesday, to get discount tickets for the Darien Chamber of Commerce’s 15th Annual Wine & Food Tasting & Auction on Thursday, Oct. 17. Gourmet foods, over 50 fine wines to taste and a silent auction are all part of the fun, benefitting the Depot Darien Youth Center, Darien Arts Center and the chamber’s scholarships program. — an UPDATED announcement from the Darien Chamber of Commerce
“This Wine & Food Tasting Event is the perfect example of bringing our local business and retail community, restauranteurs, Darien nonprofit organizations and area residents together to raise money to benefit our community,” said Susan Cator, president and executive director of the chamber. If You’re Going …
Acclaimed best-selling author, nutritionist, and James Beard Award winner, Ellie Krieger, will visit Darien Library on Thursday, Oct. 17 to talk about her new cookbook, WHOLE IN ONE: Complete, Healthy Meals in a Single Pot, Sheet Pan, or Skillet. — This article combines announcements from Darien Library and Barrett Bookstore. Her book shares 125 incredible recipes that are all made in a single pot, sheet pan, baking dish, or skillet — no additional gadgets or tools required! Krieger will talk in the Community Room of the library from 7 to 8 p.m. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Barrett Bookstore.
Enjoy these special full-size items for only $2 each at these shops as part of the Taste of Grand Central Market event in Grand Central Station. The event takes place every Tuesday in October but only for one hour, from 2 to 3 p.m. If you’re in the station at that time or work nearby and can get there, it’s an opportunity to have a little fun trying something that may be new. Here’s what’s planned for the rest of the Tuesdays in October:
(Caveat comedenti: ONE OFFER PER CUSTOMER PER VENDOR. While supplies last. Event details are subject to change.
Over 30 New England craft breweries will serve up their favorite seasonal beer tastings at Westoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. in the heart of downtown Westport. — an announcement from the Westport Downtown Merchants Association
The Westport Downtown Merchants, in partnership with The Grapevine, downtown’s newest wine and spirits merchant, have built on last year’s successful inaugural event and added more breweries with more than 50 unique pours of the best local and regional craft beer for three hours of unlimited sampling. The perfect complement to flavorful craft brews is delicious food, and Westoberfest will feature two local favorites, Kawa Ni and Rothbard Ale + Larder with options to satisfy any appetite. Line up early to experience traditional brats and pretzels from Rothbard’s, or satisfy your culinary craving with spicy miso ramen, tofu pockets and sesame noodles from Kawa Ni.
Here’s how Darien restaurants and other food-serving places fared in the eight latest inspection reports, released Thursday by the Darien Health Department. The six inspections of food-serving establishments took place from Sept. 27 to Oct. 10 with two getting an “A” rating, and the four others getting a “B.” None received the worst rating, a “C.”