The 21st Annual Taste of Stamford, sponsored by the Stamford Chamber of Commerce, was held on Thursday, February 27th at the Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa in Stamford CT. In attendance were wine, spirit, and fine cuisine purveyors from some of the city's premier establishments.
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| The 21st Annual Taste of Stamford held at the Marriott Stamford Hotel and Spa Sponsored by the Stamford Chamber of Commerce |
Fairway Market's table featured a delicious Party Bagel with Gaspe Smoked Salmon as well as Dumplings with Fairway Sauces.
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| Fairway Market of Stamford Gaspe Smoked Salmon Party Bagel Dumplings with Fairway Sauces |
Moving on, we continued our sampling with some deliciously cheesey homemade ravioli from the fun people at Columbus Park Trattoria.
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| Columbus Park Trattoria Homemade Ravioli |
Perhaps one of the most colorful displays was at the Little Gourmet Shop with Curry Chicken Salad and pan roasted brussel sprouts with golden raisins and bacon. I'm so glad that brussel sprouts are making a comeback! So deserved!
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| The Little Gourmet Shop Roasted Brussel Sprouts Curry Chicken Salad |
Sliced Filet Mignon and Chocolate Mousse was available at Morton's The Steakhouse. I need to take a knife skills class to have the same carving skills as this chef!
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| Morton's The Steakhouse Sliced Filet Mignon Cup of Chocolate Mousse |
Villa Italia Ristorante's delicacies included Mozzarella Caprese Sliders and Chicken Scarpariello with Hot Sausage.
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| Villa Italia Ristorante Mozzarella Caprese Sliders Chicken Scarpariello with Hot Sausaage |
Our sweet tooth received a boost at DiMare's Pastry who not only had some wonderful desserts, but also displayed them magnificently.
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| DiMare's Pastry Shop An array of Mini Cakes and Assorted Parfaits Cookies and Dessert Pastries |
We then ambled over to to the Cappricio Cafe to sample their scrumptious offerings of Seafood Salad and Crab Cakes.
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| Capriccio Cafe Seafood Salad Crab Cakes |
Grade A Shop-Rite offered some Salads and Chicken Scarpariello and the Sushi Village Caterers were, of course, preparing fresh sushi on site.
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| Grade A Shop-Rite and Sushi Village Caterer Cold Salads and Chicken Scarpariello Sushi Table |
Water's Edge at Giovannis offered a beautiful Seared Filet Mignon with a side Gorgonzola Salad.
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| The Water's Edge at Giovanni's Seared Angus Filet Mignon Gorgonzola Salad |
David's Soundview Catering prepared a terrific Taco Bar, offering Corn Tacos filled with your choice of grilled chicken or spicy shrimp.
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| David's Soundview Catering Taco Bar: Corn Tacos Grilled Chicken or Spicy Sauteed Shrimp |
The Capital Grille prepared their version of Surf and Turf with a beautiful Kono Crusted Filet Mignon and a side of Lobster Mac-N-Cheese.
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| The Capital Grille Kona Crusted Filet Mignon Lobster Mac-n-Cheese |
Then we sampled Cask Republic's Eggplant Caponata and their Pork Confit Sliders. Cask never disapoints and always has a unique and delicious sampling.
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| Cask Republic Eggplant Caponata (pictured) Pork Confit Sliders |
Tabouli Grill's offerings included Turkey Meatball Tagine with Cous Cous and Assorted Middle Eastern Salads.
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| Tabouli Grill Turkey Meatball Tangine with Cous Cous Assorted Middle Eastern Salads |
Rizzuto's Italian Kitchen was offering Meatball Sliders and Hot Cherry Pepper Wings. WOW - the wings were lip-tingling hot - and incredibly good!
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| Rizzuto's Italian Kitchen Meatball Sliders Hot Cherry Pepper Wings |
Oh, and I haven't even mentioned the wine yet! There was no Riesling to be found...but the nice people at World Wide Wines thought that I might like the Cavit Moscato, and they were on point with their recommendation. A great Italian wine that is aromatic and delicately sweet.
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| World Wide Wines Cavit Moscato |
Next stop was the barbecue carving station at Dinosaur BBQ. Who else is always looking for good barbecue in CT? Well, look no more, Dinosaur's beef brisket is just the BBQ fix that you need!
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| Dinosaur BBQ Beef Brisket Slider on a Potato Roll Parfaits and Cookeis |
Then we sampled some delicious Peruvian offerings from Fiesta Atlantic, the Chauta de Pollo and Picante de Carne.
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| Fiesta Atlantic Chaufa de Pollo Picante de Carne |
For a sweet ending there were some offerings of Gelato and Crepes from Volta Gelateria Creperia. Guess what I had?
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| Volta Gelateria Creperia Gelato and Crepes |
The Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa offered some delicacies from their catering menu. I adore the sleek and modern artistic display shelf they used - can't you just imagine that at a beautiful wedding ceremony or dinner event filled with luscious hors d'oeuvres?
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| Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa |
Of course, capping the night off for the ride home to the shoreline was a bit of coffee from the Shearwater Organic Coffee Roasters.
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| Shearwater Organic Coffee Roasters Toasty Hearth and Colombia Quinchia Fresh Roasted Certified Organic Coffees |
Put this event on your calendar next year!
There was an incredible array of establishments offering some of their very best menu selections. Tickets for 2014 were $50.00 in advance and $60.00 at the door. Free parking was offered that evening for event attendees by the event host, Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa, at 243 Tresser Boulevard, Stamford.
The Stamford Chamber certainly outdid themselves - and a wonderful time with great food and drink was enjoyed by all.
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Great shots! I'm craving The Capital Grille's lobster mac n cheese. It was nice seeing you at the event. Until next time =)
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