Shell and Bones Happy Hour for Spring 2017

Happy Hour at Shell and Bones

One of my favorite things to do once the weather warms up is to meet friends for a quick happy hour during the week. It's a nice way to catch up with one another without feeling that any of us are stealing time from our family -- or neglecting other facets of life (like work, children, cooking, cleaning, car-pooling, shopping, etc.!)

And, because friends are such a very important aspect of my life - we should celebrate in style, right??

Photo Courtesy Shell and Bones

So ... isn't it just the perfect coincidence that Shell and Bones Oyster Bar is launching their new spring offerings for happy hour - just when I get the hankering to plan a meet up with friends?

I think so!!!

You should enjoy this fun location too! Shell & Bones Oyster Bar is located directly on the waterfront in New Haven CT - so it's the perfect location to get together for a few hours and enjoy breathtaking views of Long Island Sound. It's a win-win that there's a delicious new happy hour menu to go along with it all.

Photo Courtesy Shell and Bones

Here are just some of the items on the menu!

Shell and Bones Spring Happy Hour Menu

• ½ bottle Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne, 6x oysters (daily featured choice) and 6x clam fritters for $50
• $6 glass of featured wine – 1x white, red and Rose offering
• $6 house spirits cocktails
• $3 cans of Black Hog Brewing
• $1.00 daily featured oysters and littleneck clams
• $1.00 fried oyster
• $1.00 per piece grilled skewers (meat will vary daily)

Shell and Bones - Beef Satay Skewers

Come treat yourself and your friends to some fabulous cocktails and small bites Monday - Friday from 4:00pm-6:00pm

Shell & Bones

100 S Water Street

New Haven, CT 06519

(203) 787-3466

http://shellandbones.com/

About Shell and Bones Oyster Bar

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar, located on the waterfront in the historic City Point area of New Haven, Connecticut, offers the finest in seafood and steak, receiving accolades from Connecticut Magazine, New Haven Living Magazine and a “Very Good” review from The New York Times since opening in July 2015.
Acclaimed Executive Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho incorporates fresh and sustainable ingredients to present new takes on classic dishes, including his award-winning New England Clam Chowder, with all soups, stocks, sauces and desserts made in-house.  In addition to its cuisine, Shell & Bones offers an extensive wine and beer list and creative cocktail menu, with several beers, liquors and wines sourced locally in Connecticut.
The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor waterfront dining with an indoor fireplace and outdoor fire pits, complimentary parking and private event space.  Shell & Bones is open for dinner seven days a week, and offers Brunch Friday-Sunday beginning at 11:00am.  For more information, visit http://shellandbones.com/.

The restaurant can also be found on Facebook (ShellandBones) and Instagram (shellandbonesoysterbarandgrill).

Seafood Summer Happy Hour at Parallel Post in Trumbull CT

It's summer time in Connecticut and that means seafood specials and spectacular happy hours!


One of my favorite places to sit back and relax for happy hour is Parallel Post in Trumbull CT!

They have it all. Plenty of parking, comfortable seating, and delicious food and drink!

This summer, from now through August 30th, they are launching their "Seafood Summer Happy Hour" specials, which will be available now Monday-Friday from 4 p.m.- 7 p.m.

And, they're featuring a different item EVERY DAY! 

What does that mean for you? Well how about these delicious items...

PEI Mussel Monday
featuring mussels by the pound steamed in a lemongrass broth -
priced at $8 per pound

Mini Fish Taco Tuesday 

featuring mini fish tacos with local wild striped bass served with fire roasted salsa and lime crème fraîche - 

priced at $3  per taco

Norman Bloom’s Grilled Oysters  Wednesday
with lemon butter, pecorino romano and Benton’s bacon
available every Wednesday -
priced at $1 per oyster

Mini Lobster Roll Thursday
featuring mini lobster rolls served with Long Island Sound lobster with housemade lemon mayo, fresh herbs -
priced at $4 per lobster roll

Local Raw Bar Plate Friday 

featuring 2 oysters, 2 clams, and 2 shrimp served with saffron mignonette, 

cocktail sauce - 

priced at $9

Parallel Post Restaurant

180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull CT 06611

Phone/Reservations  203-380-6380

Located in the Trumbull Marriott - Merritt Parkway

On the Web: http://parallelpostrestaurant.com/

Like them on facebook https://www.facebook.com/ParallelPost

Follow them on twitter: https://twitter.com/ParallelPostCT

 visit www.parallelpostrestaurant.com for more information

99on9 Wind Down Wednesday Launch at the 9th Note in New Haven CT

The first Wind Down Wednesday in New Haven's historic 9th Square was so much fun! And it certainly fit the bill. I was able to meet up with friends Greg and Wendy from CT Lifestyles Magazine and enjoy a few hours catching up over cocktails and winding down!

WindDown Wednesday Launch at the 9th Note
#99on9 #WindDownWednesday

New Haven's 9th Square is experiencing a wonderful revitalization Shops are busy, the streets are bustling, restaurants are crowded, and people are loving it! The 9th Square recently launched their 99 Days of Summer, which features a great event, restaurant, or shop every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day!

People, New Haven is where it's at!

The popular Bridgeport-based Connecticut twitter-er Julie, aka "CTGirlAboutTown" recently posted her feelings about New Haven, and I couldn't agree more! Julie states, "New Haven is magical. There's something going on here that's indelibly special."

Note: Follow CTGirlAboutTown at https://twitter.com/CTGirlAboutTown
or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CTGirlAboutTown

You can experience the magic of New Haven too!

Come to the 9th Square and enjoy the magic by celebrating the 99 Days of Summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Join in on the fun with Wind Down Wednesdays, which feature promotional drink specials, including $5 cocktails, $4 wine and $3 beers. These fun happy hour festivities continue throughout the summer and will include half off appetizers from the happy hour menu. Don't you just love Wednesdays?

Participating bars and restaurant include: 

116 Crown, 116 Crown Street    

Bentara, 76 Orange Street 

Café Nine, 250 State Street 

Nini’s House of Tappas, 40 Orange Street 

O’Tooles Irish Pub, 157 Orange Street 

Thali, 4 Orange Street 

The 9th Note, 56 Orange Street

Participating restaurants are all a short walk from one another - meaning you can visit more than one each Wednesday! Come join the fun and remember to drink and celebrate summer responsibly!

For more info on the 9th Square and the 99 Days of Summer Events visit their website at http://www.on9newhaven.com/2014/05/99-on9/

Come join the magic in New Haven's 9th Square!

Barnum Publick House in Bridgeport CT

Media Event - November 2013

This week Barnum Publick House in Bridgeport CT held a small promotion to feature some of their delicious appetizers and specialty cocktails.

This was my first time there and I absolutely loved the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. It features a good sized bar and a small L-shaped dining room, with an open and airy feeling.

There were plenty of signature cocktails available on the menu, each designed by house bartender "BootlegGreg," but I was intrigued by one of the new offerings, a Pumpkin Cocktail made with real pumpkins and Tanduay Rum. While it was very good, I thought presentation could be pumped up a notch with an herbed garnish (maybe a rosemary sprig?) or a spiced cinnamon and sugar rim.

Pumpkin Cocktail

We sampled some of Barnum Publick House's renowned appetizers, the Stonington Calamari, Lump Crab Cakes, and Short Rib Nachos.

Barnum House Appetizers

Each of the appetizers were very good, with a slight differentiation from their traditional namesakes. The Stonington Calamari. were made in a spicy flour, with a sweet chili sauce for dipping. The Short Rib Nachos were made with a sweet seasoned shortribs, jalapenos, tomatoes,  creamy cheese sauce, sour cream, and, instead of the typical corn tortilla chips, these were made of Barnum Publick House's made on premise Potato Chips.  The Lump Crab Cakes were probably my favorite appetizer served at Barnum, made with lots of lump crabmeat, warm corn relish, lemon, and served on drizzled tartar sauce.

Barnum Publick House

For dinner, we moved down the street to Bistro B, sister restaurant to Barnum Publick House. More on our review of Bistro B HERE.

The Barnum Publick House is a great place to stop for lunch, happy hour, or dinner, and serves up some great American Pub Fare at affordable prices.

Barnum Publick House

1020 Broad Street

Bridgeport, CT 

203.690.1044

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