Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill - Game Day Take Out Package

Game Day Take Out Packages from Geronimo Tequila Bar

Having friends over for game day? 

Relax and let Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill do all the work for you!

Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill is offering Game Day Take-out Packages to cheer your favorite team on in the comfort of your own home!  

The $60 package includes 

• Guacamole with Housemade chips
• Salsa
• Wings
• Chipotle BBQ Ribs
• Hatch Green Chile Mac n Cheese  

Geronimo’s signature Margarita Mix can be added on for an additional cost.  

Packages must be pre-ordered and are available for pick-up in both the Fairfield (203.955.1643) and New Haven (203.777.7700) locations.

Geronimo Fairfield

2070 Post Road

Fairfield CT

203.955.1643

Geronimo New Haven

271 Crown Street

New Haven, CT

203.777.7700

About Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill

Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill brings the authentic taste of Santa Fe, New Mexico to Connecticut.  With acclaimed Executive Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho at the helm, Geronimo’s cuisine is 100% Southwestern, even sourcing its Chile peppers directly from New Mexico, with the menu including tacos, award-winning chile, quesadillas, Navajo frybread, tamales and more.  In addition to its award-winning cuisine, Geronimo has received several accolades for its cocktails, as the restaurant features the largest selection of Tequila on the East Coast.  With over 400 options, the bar also offers more than 40 varieties of Mezcal, an extensive wine list and top-shelf liquors.  The restaurant recently became one of 40 establishments in the world to receive its CRT Award T Certification from the Mexican government’s Tequila Regulatory Council, recognizing their commitment and knowledge of Tequila.

With locations at 271 Crown Street in New Haven and 2070 Post Road in Fairfield, both restaurants feature indoor and outdoor dining, indoor fireplaces, private event space and catering services.  Geronimo is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and offers brunch on Sundays.  

For more information, visit http://geronimobarandgrill.com/.  

The restaurant can also be found on Facebook (Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwestern Grill) and Instagram (geronimotequilabar).

Plan B Burger Bar for Sunday Brunch

Social Media Promotion: Sponsored

Plan b in Fairfield for an Early Brunch

Last weekend I headed out to Plan b Burger Bar in the beautiful town of Fairfield Connecticut after being invited to sample their Sunday Brunch. 

The b restaurants bill this brunch as a Boozy, Bourbon-y, Burger-y Brunch.

Heck, yes. Now we're talking!

And what I love best is that on Sundays, this particular b opens at 10 a.m. to celebrate everyone’s favorite excuse for day drinking --- BRUNCH! Perfect for early get togethers - that allow you plenty of time to fit more fun into the last day of the weekend!

And hey! 

You've got to love a place that bills a portion of their menu as SUNDAY FUNDAY!

Plan b Brunch Menu
(June 2017)

And every good brunch has some great brunch cocktails!

Of course, we started with their well known version of a Bloody Mary, the “Meat” Our Mary - made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka,  house-made bloody mary mix, lime, olives, tomatoes, half sour pickle and a mini cheese burger.

Yes, people. A cheeseburger slider size comes with the cocktail!

"Meat" our Mary - at Plan b Burger Bar

Now that's what I call a garnish!

If Bloodies aren't your thing, there's lots more to sample, like the Hand Squeezed Salty Dog, the Modern Screwdriver, and the The American Cucumber Basil Gimlet. There's coffee specials like the Rejuvenator  (cold brew coffee, Myers’s rum, coconut water, simple syrup & almond milk on the rocks) and the Kentucky Coffee (making coffee very interesting with some bourbon & cream).

And there's always something special being offered, like this delicious Berry Sangria, that was the special of the day when we visited!

Plan b
Berry Sangria

And then we were off to the brunch samplings!

Who says you can't have an appetizer at Brunch? 

We certainly did! Like this amazing dish of Breakfast Tots!

Breakfast Tots

Crispy tots, 

cheddar-jack cheese, bacon, 

scallions, gravy & a fried egg

How about this delicious duo of Hot Fried Chicken and Biscuits?

Hot Fried Chicken & Biscuits “Nashville style,” 

country pickle & home fries

Or do it up right with this Breakfast Burger!

Bacon, cheddar cheese, 

fried egg, spiced maple aioli 

on a croissant bun

Is sweet more your thing? 

How about this Bourbon Soaked French Toast?

Bourbon Soaked French Toast 

V Thick cut brioche & bacon maple syrup, 

with seasonal fruit

Looking for something more traditional?

How about the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict:

Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict

Poached eggs, toasted English muffin,

Boursin cheese, chive hollandaise & home fries

Feeling like a little something more 'south of the border'?

Try this Breakfast Burrito on for size!

Breakfast Burrito

House-made sausage burrito,

crispy potatoes, cheddar cheese & pico de gallo

I mean, really. 

Just look at that fluffy light goodness backed in one crazy good burrito!

Breakfast Burrito

House-made sausage burrito,

crispy potatoes, cheddar cheese & pico de gallo

Be sure you visit participating Plan b Burger Bars for brunch soon!

These offerings are from Plan b Fairfield. Other participating b restaurants for brunch are located in Glastonbury and Milford CT.

Plan b Fairfield

1262 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

http://www.burgersbeerbourbon.com/fairfield/

Phone: 203-955-1208

Hours:
Mon-Thu: 11:30am – 12:30am
Fri-Sat: 11:30am – 1:30am
Sun: 10:00am – 12:30am

Disclaimer: We were invited to this sampling by members of Plan b Burger Bar's marketing and management team, however all opinions expressed are our own.


© Home Place 2017

Crave Fairfield to Host Tito's Vodka 20th Anniversary CT Party

Tito's Vodka Celebrates their 20 Year Anniversary 

at 

CRAVE Fairfield!

How much fun is this! A vodka birthday party - and it's at the perfect fun place - CRAVE!

WHAT:                                  
CRAVE in Fairfield Hosts Tito’s 20th Anniversary Celebration for Connecticut

WHERE:                                  
52 Sanford Street, Fairfield, CT
203-292-8080, crave52.com

WHEN:                                  
Friday, April 7, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

DETAILS:                                
Crave has been chosen by the Tito’s brand team as a premiere bar and gathering place to host this Texas based distiller’s 20th anniversary celebration and charity event. Crave serves Handmade Tito’s Vodka in their seasonal craft cocktails and popular Sunday Brunch Bloody Mary.

The anniversary celebration and charity event will feature cocktail samples, raffles, prizes and giveaways. The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will be on hand supporting this initiative and recognition. Tito’s is a philanthropic company, rooted in charitable causes and working to “help make the world a better place,” says Founder and Master Distiller Tito Beveridge. Learn more from Tito here. Tito’s Handmade Vodka is produced in Austin at Texas’ oldest legal distillery and made in batches, using old-fashioned pot stills, and every batch is taste-tested.

 And here's where it gets really good! 

A portion of the proceeds will go to charity!

CHARITY:                          
With every Tito’s cocktail sold a $2.00 donation will be made to the Fighting Angels Foundation charity.
Fighting Angels is an organization dedicated to support and research of the rare neuro-genetic disorder

Angelman Syndrome where one in 15,000 individuals are affected by this disorder.

Brick + Wood in Fairfield CT - Love Life and Pizza

Social Media Sampling

We were thrilled to be invited to Fairfield County's newest addition, Brick + Wood Pizza in Fairfield Connecticut.

This isn't your ordinary corner pizza joint, instead, it's a fresh clean concept designed by Haverson Architecture & Design of Greenwich, CT. The architectural team, spurred by the vision of the Cavalli family, has transformed the restaurant into a multi-layered / multi-sensory restaurant and bar.

As the name implies, much of the design is framed by stressed wood and worn Chicago brick with pockets of space throughout filled with stacks of wood that heat the oven. The mosaic tiled pizza oven and the butcher block and Calcutta Ciero marble top mozzarella bar are the focal point of the dining room.

Brick + Wood is also home to the area’s first all-tap wine bar, accentuated by a steel backdrop and wooden taps.

Owners Paolo and Clara Cavalli were the ultimate hosts at Brick +Wood.

Paolo, who lived in Texas for several years loved the Cowboy's hat...and, after comparing belt buckles (chuckle-chuckle) we learned about their restaurants in Texas, the Neapolitan Street Food they specialize in, the homemade mozzarella process, and why they love life and pizza!

Here's some of the items we enjoyed as we sampled some of their Neapolitan Street Food, Salads, and Pizza!

Of course we started with some of their signature and specialty cocktails.

Mojito, Peppermint Shooter, Tarraon Margarita, Pomegranate Martini

And then we moved on to some small plates, appetizers, and salads.

Croquettes

The Cowboy and I both loved the pillowly light Pizza Frittes! He loved the delicious marinara sauce, in fact we requested extra for dipping!

Montanara "Fizza Frittes"
Served with marinara sauce and fresh parmigiano

Then we moved on to the Arancini. These were prepared in a fun and whimsical way, on sticks!

Arancini
Pear and Gorgonzola with a sage brown sauce

Then we moved on to the Salad, Mozzarella, and Burrata Bar portion of our meal.

Starting with a palate cleansing. Aragula & Pear Salad. I adored this salad. My only critique would be I wish the salad had more pears! I loved how the pears were delicately shaved - and were a great contrast in flavors to the peppery arugula. The good thing? There were plenty of candied walnuts, another of my favorites. The salad was very lightly dressed with sweet and tangy maple vinaigrette!

Arugula Salad
Arugula, pear, candied walnuts, maple viniagrette, fried boconcinni

Then the Burrata fun began! We got to see how the burrata is prepared. I always wondered how the creamy milk gets inside. This was a lot of fun to watch, and if you're there when it's being done - don't miss it!

The Burrata Process

And here was our finished product! A wonderful Truffle Burrata! I can't gush enough about how good this was. Trust me - it's FABULOUS!

Truffle Burrata
House made mozzarella with a cream and truffle filled center, prosciutto and arugula

And because it was so creamy good on the inside - I just had to share a picture of it oozing out - and one of it spread on my bread with prosciutto!

Truffle Burrata

Next on our sampling menu were the Girelli, prepared in a fresh mozzarella rollup with eggplant, prosciutto, and roasted peppers.

Girelli
Thin mozzarella layered with eggplant, prosciutto, and roasted peppers

And now it's time for the stars of the show, the pizza at Brick + Wood! We sampled three of their most popular artisan pizzas, the Margherita, the Arugala and Prosciutto, and the Diavola.

Brick + Wood's pizza is certified by the Associazone Pizzaiuoli Napoletani (APN), an association formed in Naples by pizza makers to preserve the authentic Neapolitan pizza values. Supported by the Italian government, this rigorous certification process is required by any restaurant in Italy wishing to serve authentic Neapolitan pizza. Only a handful of pizzaiolos in the United States have earned this distinction.

Margherita
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, drizzled with EVOO

Arugula e Prosciutto
Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Shaved Parmigiano, Balsamic Glaze

And my absolute favorite of the night, The Diavola Pizza! Loved the heat of the sauce and the spicy jalapenos. On a burn scale of 1-5, I would give this a solid 3+ - the perfect medium warm burn!!!  Delicious!

Diavola (Texas Heat)
Spicy Soppressata, Garlic, Jalapenos, and Oregano

And we ended our evening with two specialty desserts, a bread pudding and and nutella panzerotto.

Left:   Nutella Panzerotto
Right:  Caramel Bourbon Bread Pudding

Open since November 2014, they are quickly becoming a neighborhood favorite. There's a bright fresh vibe inside, and Brick + Wood is a fun destination to meet up with family and friends, and I'd even recommend it for a fun date night!

And...gluten free options are also available (call ahead 203.939-1400).

For more on the Cavalli family read here ==>> HomePlace/Brick+Wood_Opens

Brick + Wood

1275 Post Rd No. 7  

Fairfield, CT 06824

203-939-1400

www.lovelifeandpizza.com

Disclaimer: We were invited to this menu sampling by members of Brick + Wood's public relations and management team. However, all opinions are our own.

Day of the Dead Celebration at Bodega Taco Bar Darien and Fairfield

Dia de los Muertos

A Mexican Celebration

Bodega Taco Bar Welcomes Departed Spirits Home

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Bodega Taco Bar Fairfield, 1700 Post Road, Fairfield CT
Bodega Taco Bar Darien, 980 Post Road, Darien CT

Bodega Taco Bar presents Dia de Los Muertos,   "Day of the Dead", one of Mexico’s most important festivals since pre-Hispanic times. While it may sound a bit macabre,   the day is actually met with great joy as families gather to welcome the souls of the departed on their annual visit home.

Likened to the spirited mayhem that ensues on Hallow’s Eve, Bodega’s Dia de Los Muertos party will take place on Saturday, November 1 at both locations. Ghoulishly decorated with Dia de Los Muertos’ traditional skeletal vibe and eerily transformed, Bodega will offer activities and food and drink specials including:

• Kids Face Painting and Tattoos During Lunch
• Food Specials Honoring the Deceased All Week
• Traditional Sugar Skull Decorating 
• Special Cocktails Featuring Roca Patron Tequila  
• Saturday Night Party with Patron Tastings and a Pig Roast In Darien 
• Ford Econoline Bar in Fairfield

Lunch / Dinner / Late Night

Bodega Taco Bar Fairfield, 1700 Post Road, Fairfield CT

Bodega Taco Bar Darien, 980 Post Road, Darien CT

www.bodegatacobar.com 

Brick + Wood to Open in Fairfield November 1, 2014

Brick + Wood Prepares to Open their Wood-fired Pizza and

Neapolitan Street Food Restaurant Next Week!

Here's some great news out of Fairfield Connecticut!

Paolo and Clara Cavalli are set to open Brick + Wood with a soft opening November 1^st. 

An exciting new concept to an often played out Italian restaurant genre, Brick + Wood is the product of Paolo’s childhood in Italy and growing up in the family’s restaurant business here in Fairfield County; a true representation of his culinary prowess and Italian heritage.

Paolo spent much of his childhood outside of Rome on a farm which bore an olive grove and vineyard. Here, he learned the language and developed a passion for the Italian food culture. In the states he immersed himself in the family’s restaurant business (Luigi’s in 1975 and Ponte Vecchio in 2003 in Fairfield). Upon graduating college with an engineering degree, Paolo took a ten-year reprieve from the restaurant world and took a position with GE Capital in Irving, TX. 

Clara, who also grew up in an Italian household, comes from a line of six generations of bread makers.

Not exactly known for their pizza in the Lone Star State, the pizza oven began calling their names and in 2008 Paolo and Clara created Cavalli Pizzeria Napoletana in Irving, TX. Upon the success of their first restaurant the duo opened a sister location in McKinney, TX. Today, both restaurants continue to thrive while the Cavalli’s embark on a new venture back at home with their families in Connecticut.

Brick + Wood is located in the former Ponte Vecchio location in the Brick Walk locale of Fairfield. The space and the concept embrace a new beginning and dining out for a new generation. Developed by Haverson Architecture & Design of Greenwich, CT, the restaurant has been transformed into a multi-layered / multi-sensory restaurant and bar.

As the name implies, much of the design is framed by stressed wood and worn Chicago brick with pockets of space throughout filled with stacks of wood that heat the oven. The mosaic tiled pizza oven and the butcher block and Calcutta Ciero marble top mozzarella bar are the focal point of the dining room. Brick + Wood is home to the area’s first all-tap wine bar, accentuated by a steel backdrop and wooden taps. The indoor-outdoor component flows seamlessly from the bar onto the large patio highlighted by outdoor lamps draped across the open archways and exterior spaces, reminiscent of a Naples street scene. 

Equally evocative of the Italian street scene is Brick + Wood’s inspired menu. The dining experience begins with a real Mozzarella Bar where hand-pulled mozzarella is prepared throughout the day. This wonderfully fresh and milky cheese is presented in a variety of flavorful incarnations, including mozzarella rollatini and burrata with truffle. Imported dried and cured meats such as capocollo, mortadella, prosciutto and salami are thinly sliced to order.

The Italian street food component is an exciting new food concept for Fairfield County. These traditional finger foods are what one might see people eating out of a paper cone or wrapped in parchment while strolling in the streets or piazzas. Some of the Cavallis’ favorites that will be featured on the menu include; Arancini – deep fried risotto balls stuffed with a variety of fillings; Potato Crocchette; Fried Calamari; Stuffed Calzone; and a selection of toasted panini and fresh salads. The sweet side of the menu features dessert pizza with Nutella, homemade seasonal tiramisu and flash fried zeppole.

Brick + Wood continues to shine with their wood-fired thin crust pizza. Their “perfect pizza” is a labor of love and is certified by the Associazone Pizzaiuoli Napoletani (APN), an association formed in Naples by pizza makers to preserve the authentic Neapolitan pizza values. Supported by the Italian government, this rigorous certification process is required by any restaurant in Italy wishing to serve authentic Neapolitan pizza. Only a handful of pizzaiolos in the United States have earned this distinction. Brick + Wood pizza starts with fresh dough, handmade on the premises and leavened for 24-48 hours. The dough is hand toss, never rolled, to give it that thin delicate center.  Using Italian imported San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil and house made fior di latte mozzarella; the pizza is then cooked in a 900 degree wood-fired oven for about 90 seconds, which marks the pizza with flame blackened blisters along the crust and bottom. From this perfect “anatomy of a pizza”, creative, as well as classic toppings can be added.

The beverage program is a first of its kind in the area. In addition to craft cocktails and premium beer selections, an impressive line-up of wine varietals is served by the glass, as a 2 oz taste, half carafe or full carafe, via a contemporary wine tap design which maintains the integrity of wine. Gone are the open bottles left to turn while sitting on the shelf or to be lost in the back of the fridge. Brick + Wood has researched, sipped and sourced the best wines from around the world from winemakers who want their varietals to continuously shine from start to finish. These wines are stored in stainless steel kegs and maintained at optimal temperature – reds at 62 degrees and whites at 42 degrees. In a properly sealed keg where the wine is not exposed to oxygen, even when tapped repeatedly, the last ounce of wine tastes as fresh as the first.

Brick + Wood  is a fresh new outlook for how we should relax, drink – and eat.

Brick + Wood

1275 Post Rd No. 7  

Fairfield, CT 06824

203-939-1400

www.lovelifeandpizza.com

Bodega Taco Bar's Cinco de Mayo Weekend Celebration

Bodega Taco Bar Gears Up For Their Cinco de Mayo Celebration Weekend

Both the Fairfield and Darien Locations will serve up a fun mixture of margaritas, food, and festivities! 

Bodega Taco Bar is keeping tradition alive and well with their popular Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. With the maiden voyage of the Bodega Food Truck this month, there will be even more to celebrate. Beginning Friday, May 2 thru Monday, May 5, the indoor / outdoor festivities include Bodega’s signature Mexican inspired fare, tequila tastings, cocktail specials, live music and dancing.

Celebration highlights include our self-proclaimed "Year of the Pig" menu which includes; roast suckling pig plato, pork belly lollipop, pork chop stack with green apple chimmichuri, roast pork mexi-ramen bowl: cracklin' pig taco, and pork and crab dumplings. Sunday Family Cinco Brunch is family fun day with a piñata, games, and Bodega’s version of "touch a truck" with the new Bodega Food Truck. Tequila infused revelers can dance to Latin DJ spun tunes at both locations Saturday night.

The first  Bodega Taco Bar opened its doors in the spring of 2011 in Fairfield and has gained a reputation for its innovative take on handcrafted Mexican street food, creative cocktails, and its edgy design. Fans were thrilled when Chefs Michael Young and Luis Chavez, along with restaurateur Mario Fontana opened the Darien location in 2012.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo the Bodega way.

For full schedule check out Bodega’s Facebook page HERE

Heritage Square |1700 Post Road | Fairfield, CT | 203.259.2624

980 Post Road |Darien, CT | 203.655.8500

www.bodegatacobar.com | Special events, private parties and catering |7 days L-D-Br

Connecticut Blogger Meetup at Las Vetas Fairfield CT

A few weeks ago the Connecticut Blogging Community (#CTBloggers) held a blogger meetup at Las Vetas Lounge in Fairfield CT.

It was the cutest and brightest little place located right in downtown Fairfield!  It's just steps from the railroad station with lots of fun shops and boutiques surrounding the entire downtown area.

It's called a "lounge" - but it's actually a great little coffee shop that offers munchies like sandwiches and stuff!

What a great time we had!

Although Nicole from OberBargain had arranged the meetup, she was unable to attend. But she was there in spirit because I saved a barstool for her in our mutually favorite color of "Banana Republic" yellow!

Nicole knows Banana Republic is one of my FAVORITE stores...so she always shares info from their upcoming sales with me!  (thanks Nicole!  Missed you!)

Nicole's website ==> OberBargain always has great info on discounts, bargains, and sales! Check it out!


Wendy from Connecticut Bloggers gave a great information session on SEO (search engine optimization) and "no follow" links.  Wendy and her husband Greg also run the blogs  Sweeties Picks,(books) Sweeties Reviews, (product and party reviews) in addition to Connecticut Bloggers (everything CT!). They have even more web blogs - did I mention they blog a lot!?

I also got to meet some bloggers who I've been following but hadn't met before! Below is Joe (left) from Nutmeg Junction, a great little cartoon about Tony the Trolley and his escapades all around Connecticut. Joe and co-creator Jessica Ponticelli also feature their Nutmeg Junction work on Ann Nybergs Network Connecticut.

On the right is Dana from Mastering Mommy Brain - a cute blog about, well, Mastering Mommy Brain, of course!  Dana shares recipes, toddler tips, and some of her secrets for juggling work and family, with one on the way!!!

I also got to meet Latanya from the blog Sprinkles and Booze. Latanya is a fun blogger  with a great quirky sense of humor! Her funny status updates on facebook and observations on twitter always leave me smiling! Follow her!

In addition, I finally got to meet Chelle of Everyday Polish - a great lifestyle blog, about making it all work. You know, fitting in work, life, friends, blogging, beauty.  Chelle helps us "have it all"!

And I was able to catch up with some of the other amazing bloggers I've met before that were there!
Left, April, who also has a boatload of blogs, but my two favorites are Crafting the Magic (hobby blog) and Land of Melted Clocks, one of my very favorite personal reflection blogs. April is always honest with her feelings and makes you realize that you're not alone on this journey we call life.
On the right is the magnificent Jenny of Sweet Jenny's CT. Jenny bakes like a demon...and her blog simplifies things so well that it makes me feel like I can bake like a demon too! Her food pics are AMAZING!

Last, but certainly not least, my three old blogging buddies:
Natasha (left) from One Woman's Style Evolution, a fashion and beauty blog for those of us 40+ and over a size 10!  Hilary (middle), of My Own Blog Review, who lets me live vicariously through her and does fabulous fashion recaps, and product reviews, and Erin (right), from Accidentally Stylish, a fashion and beauty blog, who loves to find thrifty vintage pieces!

I would be remiss if I didn't send a big thank you to Whole Foods Market who provided us with a great gift bag full of snack and protein bars, candles, chapsticks, and all sorts of goodies!

and Shirley J's Mugging, who provided a cooking mug for a future review. This product is fool proof! Just add the ingredients in the mug and bake a dessert for one!  Sounds good to me!  Look for my recap of this product soon!

If you're in the area, stop at Las Vetas Lounge, 27 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield CT. 

It's a fun place!

For more pictures of our meet up - visit and like the Home Place facebook page HERE

Do you have any favorite places to meet up with friends?

I'd love to hear about it in the comments below!