New Haven Restaurant Week at Tarry Lodge - Spring 2017

Spring 2017 New Haven Restaurant Week at Tarry Lodge

I love that so many towns hold restaurant weeks twice a year, especially when it's in the spring when the days get longer and your mood elevates with all the sunshine to come! This spring, the 2017 New Haven Restaurant Week returned from Sunday April 2nd through Friday April 7th.

This year over 30 of downtown New Haven's ethnically diverse restaurants featured a two course $17 for lunch and a three course $34 prix fixe menu for dinner.

Tarry Lodge 2017 Spring "Restaurant Week" Menu

Restaurants that participated offered a  multi-course, prix fixe menu. For lunch it was an appetizer and an entree and for dinner it typically consisted of an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Great idea for a two course lunch (instead of the usual 3-course lunch) because three courses for lunch can be a bit too much, especially when you have to return for the afternoon work day!

The year we had a pretty hectic week at work so I couldn't break away for an off-campus lunch with work mates, and the cowboy and I couldn't coordinate a night earlier in the week so, Gayle and I decided to get together for a girls night and make reservations for Friday night at Tarry Lodge. This was actually my first time dining at Tarry Lodge, in spite of the fact that both Gayle and I used to baby sit for the Executive Chef, Sam (Samantha) Moore -- AND we had stopped there multiple times for New Haven's Wine Crawl - Flights of Fancy!

Tarry Lodge Interior
Note: This picture is from a different date -
the night we stopped for New Haven Restaurant Week it was PACKED

It was great going downtown on a Friday night - and I was pleasantly surprised to see A LOT of traffic and busy restaurants - a great sign that our New Haven community is alive and well and booming!

Tarry Lodge serves classic Italian fare and is operated by the Batali / Bastianich group. Yep, that one, consisting of Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich, Andy Nusser and Nancy Selzer– the team behind the VERY successful Tarry Lodge Restaurants in Westport CT and Port Chester NY.

Cozy seating, a bit too cozy for me with close seating to maximize square footage, and ambient lighting, the restaurant pays homage to Yale's New Haven roots with a bronze bulldog statue of Handsome Dan, the Yale mascot.

Handsome Dan - Yale Bulldog Mascot

Tarry Lodge offers an impressive wine list and menu that includes house-made pasta, fritti and meats cooked over a grill. The restaurant’s pizza bar is wrapped around an oven crafted by Valoriani, the storied family operation that has constructed ovens outside of Florence since 1890. (Tarry Lodge, 2017, About Us)

We settled in at our table and began to peruse the menu over a deliciously tart Bellini

Bellini

Oh, and the bread! Tarry Lodge serves up some delicious peasant bread with olive oil for dipping.

Now let's move on to our Prix Fixe dining!

First Course: Antipasti at Tarry Lodge New Haven

Gayle went with the Tarry Greens with White Bean Vinaigrette and I selected the Funghi Arancini with Truffle Aioli. 

Funghi Arancini with Truffle Aioli at Tarry Lodge

Tarry Greens with White Bean Vinaigrette

Entree Course: Secondi at Tarry Lodge New Haven

For our entree's Gayle selected the Eggplant alla Parmigiana and I went with the Black Fettuccine with Rock Shrimp and Chorizo Sausage. 

Tarry Lodge
Eggplant Parmigiana
Black Fettuccine 

Both were equally delicious, the eggplant had just a hint of crispness and the the Fettuccine had a nice heat from the chorizo sausage.

Black Fettuccine with Rock Shrimp and Chrorizo Sausage

Third Course: Dolci

Believe it or not we had room for dessert. Gayle went for the Butterscotch Budino, a custard like rum pudding with a deep butterscotch flavor that hit your taste buds amazingly well and lingered on for a delicious way to end the night! I went with the Olive Oil Soft Serve Ice Cream drizzled with Honey and Candied Pistachios, equally delicious! 

Tarry Lodge - Desserts
Budino Top Left - Soft Serve Bottom Right

Don't let the sound of Olive Oil soft serve 'scare' you off, it's a delicate rich addition to the soft serve ice cream that actually enhances the vanilla flavor of the dish.

Tarry Lodge - Olive Oil Soft Serve

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Tarry Lodge! Chef Sam was able to come out and say hello for a moment and gifted us with some 'babysitter' biscotti to take home!  Thanks Sam!! 

Take advantage of the special menus at a restaurant week in your town soon and look for the next restaurant week coming in fall of 2017 to New Haven where you can enjoy similar specials like those we sampled at Tarry Lodge!

Tarry Lodge - New Haven location

278 Park Street

New Haven, CT 06511

Tel: 203 672 0765

http://newhaven.tarrylodge.com/

Food For Thought - Restaurant Week in CT to Benefit the Salvation Army

 Food For Thought Restaurant Week benefiting the Salvation Army is coming to Connecticut!

Did you know:

• That the Salvation Army serves over 60 million meals annually to anyone in need through its many soup kitchens, sit-down meal programs, food pantries, mobile meals and community gardens?
  
• That they provided over 400,000 meals and fulfilled 200,000 grocery orders in CT alone?

We all know that "restaurant weeks" are popping up in every town - but unlike most local efforts, this state-wide effort has a great reach - for a worthy cause!

The Food For Thought Restaurant Week will run 11-1-15 through 11-5-15!

The deadline for restaurants to sign up is 10-12-15: 

Sign up here: http://www.f4trestaurantweek.org/sign-up.html 

For a list of participating CT Restaurants 

           ==>> http://www.f4trestaurantweek.org/where-to-dine.html 

Restaurant MONTH at Foxwoods CT

It's Restaurant Month at Foxwoods Resort in CT!

That's right, you heard correctly the first annual Restaurant MONTH is taking place at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut! From September 8th through September 30th nine restaurants will be serving up a prix fixe menu for dinner!

In no particular order...here's what's in store for you at Foxwoods!

Al Dente Restaurant

There’s a reason everyone has a favorite Italian restaurant. When you find a place that puts the freshest ingredients in the hands of a skilled and seasoned chef, you get cuisine that keeps you coming back for more. With a dedication to the classics and a passion for new creations, Al Dente is sure to become your numero uno.Chef de Cuisine David Brai oversees the creation of the Italian favorites served at Foxwoods Resort Casino’s Al Dente restaurant.  Featuring the best dishes from all of Italy, Chef David’s menu offers gourmet Italian cuisine with a sophisticated flair. 

Here's what Al Dente has to offer for Foxwoods Restaurant Month!

Cedars Restaurant

Foxwoods’ signature steakhouse serves up tradition and originality in equally large portions. Pull up a chair and enjoy hearty American classics made from the best beef, poultry and local seafood available. Or try a new take on some old favorites. You’ll find that steak isn’t the only thing they do well! Chef Eric Post of Cedars Restaurant began his culinary career at the Fisherman Restaurant & Lounge in scenic Noank, CT.  He worked there as a Lead Cook for 7 years before joining Foxwoods Resort Casino in December of 1992.

Here's what Cedars Restaurant has to offer for Foxwoods Restaurant Month!

David Burke Prime Restaurant

Vibrant and vast, Prime features classic and creative preparations of the world’s finest steaks, aged in an on-premises patented salt-brick aging room, as well as seafood, chops and more. In a rock & roll atmosphere, with a world renowned 3,000-bottle wine tower and professional and knowledgeable service, Prime will ensure the most remarkable dining experience. 

Here's what David Burke Prime Restaurant has to offer for Foxwoods Restaurant Month!

Golden Dragon Restaurant

This isn’t your typical Chinese restaurant. With a menu featuring delectable items like rice congee, barbecue, noodle dishes and even a cuttlefish entrée, you’ll have a hard time going back to your old take-out place. 

Here's what Golden Dragon Restaurant has to offer for Foxwoods Restaurant Week!

High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge

High Rollers can be characterized by the retro-chic feel of a bowling alley complete with glamorous Las Vegas style décor and 21st century cutting edge technology. Experience High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge for Yourself & Roll in Style.

Here's what the High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge is offering for Foxwoods Restaurant Month!

Paragon Restaurant

Most restaurants would be thrilled to earn one AAA Four Diamond Award of Excellence. Paragon has earned that distinction for eleven straight years and counting. In fact, they’re one of only six restaurants in the whole state to accomplish that feat. Enjoy seasonal menus, daily market offerings and expertly crafted cocktails. Live nightly piano adds just the right atmosphere for your meal. 

Here's what Paragon Restaurant will be offering for Foxwoods Restaurant Month!

Red Lantern

It’s not so much a restaurant as it is an unparalleled sensory experience. Like its sister location in Boston, Red Lantern offers exquisite Asian fare in an ultra-luxe setting. Visitors enter through oversized, red ceremonial doors and are greeted by a wraparound leather couch, high-back and tufted club chairs and an assortment of acupuncture lamp statues. Not to mention the 66 red lanterns hanging overhead. An open kitchen allows you to watch as chefs prepare delicacies from the Far East while a full sushi counter and lounge area cultivate a more social dining environment. Come and enjoy the East Coast version of the Far East.

Here's what Red Lantern will be offering for Foxwoods Restaurant Week!

The Scorpion Bar

From the wrought iron windows to the imported Mexican crosses, let The Scorpion Bar transport you to another time and place. If your looking for authentic and innovative Mexican-inspired cuisine, an assortment of the best tequilas, and an energetic environment with great rock and roll music, you’ve come to the right place.

Here's what The Scorpion Bar will be offering for Foxwoods Restaurant Month!

Veranda Cafe

There’s something wonderful about enjoying the beauty of a New England forest. Sit down to a meal at the Veranda Café and you’ll have a view of the Connecticut woods that is both stunning and inspiring. It is truly a treat for all the senses.

Here's what Veranda Cafe will be offering for Foxwoods Restaurant Month!

With so many great restaurants, it's no wonder it's a Restaurant MONTH! 

Enjoy the fun at Foxwoods!

Foxwoods Resort and Casino

350 Trolley Line Boulevard

Mashantucket, CT 06338-3777 

1-800-369-9663

http://www.foxwoods.com/dining/

Here's a preview of some of the items to be had 

Link: Foxwoods Restaurant Month Photo Album

Spring into New Haven Restaurant Week March 22-27th 2015

New Haven Restaurant Week returns March 22 – 27, 2015

#NHRW15

Are you looking forward to spring as much as I am? The days are warmer, daylight is longer, and it's time to go OUT!!

What better place to start then New Haven, to celebrate New Haven Restaurant Week!

Thirty-six of downtown New Haven’s award-winning and diverse restaurants are featuring $18 lunch and $32 dinner prix fixe menus during the week of March 22nd through March 27th!

Participating restaurants will offer a multi-course, prix fixe menu typically consisting of an appetizer, entrée and dessert.

Reservations are highly recommend, so be sure to make your reservations early!

116 Crown – RW Menu – (203) 777.3116

Adrianna’s – RW Menu Coming Soon – (203) 865-6474

Barcelona – RW Menu Coming Soon – (203) 848.3000

Basta Trattoria – RW Menu – (203) 772.1715

Bentara – RW Menu – (203) 562.2511

Briq – RW Menu – (203) 891-7155 

Caffé Bravo – RW Menus – (203) 772-2728

Caseus Fromagerie Bistro – RW Menus – (203) 624-3373

Cask Republic –  RW Menu Coming Soon – (475) 238-8335

Christopher Martin’s – RW Menus – (203) 776-8835

Fornarelli’s Ristorante – RW Menus – (203) 745-5677

Goodfellas – RW Menu – (203) 785.8722

Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant – RW Menus – (203) 777-2500

Heirloom – RW Menus – (203) 503-3919  

John Davenport’s – RW Menus – (203) 974.6858

L’Orcio – RW Menus – (Lunch on Friday only) – (203) 777.6670 

Miya’s Sushi – RW Menus – (203) 777.9760

Oaxaca Kitchen – RW Menus – (203) 859-5774 

Olea – RW Menu – (203) 780-8925 

Pacifico – RW Menus – (203) 772.4002 

Roía – RW Menus – (203) 200-7045 

Soul de Cuba Cafe – RW Menus – (203) 498.2822

Stone Hearth – RW Menu Coming Soon – (203) 691-1456

Tarry Lodge – RW Menus – (203) 672-0765 

Taste of China – RW Menu Coming Soon – (203) 745-5872

Temple Grill – RW Menus – (203) 773-1111

Thali – RW Menu Coming Soon – (203) 777.1177 

Tre Scalini – RW Menus – (203) 777.3373

Union League Cafe – R W Menus – (203) 562.4299  

Zafra Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar –  RW Menus – (203) 859-5342

Zaroka – RW Menu Coming Soon – (203) 776-8644

Zinc –  RW Menu Coming Soon – (203) 624.0507 

For more information visit InfoNewHaven at http://www.infonewhaven.com/restaurantweek

or

Connecticut Restaurant Week at http://www.connecticutrestaurantweek.com/restaurant-weeks-ct/new-haven-restaurant-week

The Fall 2015 NHRW will be Nov 1-6, 2015.