Dinner at Boca Oyster Bar at Steelpointe Harbor

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Boca Oyster Bar in Bridgeport CT

Welcome to
Boca Oyster Bar

Located in the Bridgeport’s new Steelpointe Harbor, Boca Oyster Bar is the crowned jewel for this new harbor-side community. With a seafood inspired menu in addition to fab cuts of beef, and equally enticing cocktail offerings, this waterside dining destination is sure to please everyone. 

The "Bigger" Seafood Tower
10 oz Lobster Tail, 6 shrimp
12 Clams and 12 Oysters

Boca’s location in Bridgeport makes this unique restaurant a true standout in Fairfield County’s evolving dining scene.

Boca Ceviche
maine lobster, bay scallops,
gulf shrimp, mango, citrus ponzo

With the Steelpointe Restaurant Group at the helm, Boca offers 13,000 square feet of dining, bar, and patio space. Designed by Emilia Ferri Architecture + Design, a local award-winning licensed architect with a forward thinking design sense, Boca pays homage to its waterside locale and New England sensibility.  

Oysters and Clams from 
The Boca Seafood Tower

The menu features classic New England seafood fare, as seen with such classic favorites as a Seafood Tower with multiple options, Colossal Fried Shrimp with hand cut fried potatoes and cabbage slaw, Jumbo Crab Cake with a citrus crema, and the Boca Lobster Roll with fresh picked Maine lobster, warm sherry, and Old Bay butter sauce on a brioche roll. 

Boca Lobster Roll
fresh picked maine lobster, warm sherry,
old bay butter sauce,
brioche roll, hand cut fried potatoes

Boca Burrata Salad
burrata, seasonal fruit jam, heirloom tomato,
bruschetta, red roasted peppers,
crostini, evoo, balsamic glaze, fresh basil

House specials include; Grilled Octopus with crispy garbanzo, Kalamata olives, sea salt and lemon; Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna Tacos with wasabi and mango salsa; New Zealand Lamb Lollipops with chimichurri sauce; Steelpointe Clams Casino Flatbread with fresh shucked little necks, EVOO, herbs, Applewood bacon, and grated parmigiana.

Boca Oyster Bar Calamari
fresh local squid, lightly fried, cherry peppers,
pomodoro / cherry peppers, gorgonzola, balsamic drizzle

Sashimi Tuna Salad
pan-seared sushi grade ahi tuna, mango,
avocado, mixed greens, cilantro ginger vinaigrette

Ahi Tuna Taco
seared sushi grade tuna, yellow corn tortilla,
sesame crusted, wasabi, charred pineapple salsa

Of course, the Cowboy had his landlovin' favorites. How about a 42 oz Cowboy Bone-in Ribeye with choice of sauce; or a Hearty Burger or Sandwich? 

The Cowboy and The Cowboy Cut Ribeye

FYI: The cowboy ribeye was so big I couldn't fit it all in my camera frame below!

42 oz Bone In Cowboy Ribeye

Boca Oyster Bar Burger and Fries
3 blends: chuck, brisket & short rib,
lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche roll, boca bacon jam

But MY personal favorites were the seafoods! Like the Pan Seared Diver Sea Scallops with Vegetable Lo mein and a Chipotle Crema; and the Maine Lobster Ravioli with shrimp, scallops, peas, and red roasted peppers in a pink cream sauce.

Pan Seared Diver Scallops
Pan seared with a soy ginger glaze
served over vegetable lo mien

Lobster Ravioli
Maine lobster, shrimp, scallops,
peas, red roasted peppers, pink cream sauce

The cocktail menu merges the popular 'craft cocktail' culture with classic tropical frozen drinks, like the popular frosé, craft beer, and an accessible wine list (including Duck Horn for the WIN!). 

Left: The Classic Mojito
Right: Pina Colada

Cocktails at
Boca Oyster Bar
Steelepointe Harbor in Bridgeport CT

Are you like me and can't walk away from the table without a sweet and happy ending? Then Boca has you covered! How about a Tiramasu, or a mile high Cheesecake, or a Brownie Sundae?

Brownie Sundae
Boca Oyster Bar

Cheesecake
Boca Oyster Bar

Boca Oyster Bar is also available for private events. There are multiple dining areas and bar service options can be carved out within the main dining room (200 capacity) and outdoor area (150 capacity).

And how about these amazing views of the harbor at night!

Boca Oyster Bar
Views of the Harbor

Boca is open seven days/night, including a Saturday and Sunday Brunch.

Happy Hour Monday-Friday includes raw bar and drink specials.
To top it off there is live music on the weekends!

Shrimp and Boat Slips await you
at Boca Oyster Bar in Bridgeport CT

Arriving by sea? 
There are designated boat slips are available for patrons. Order up some shrimp when you dock! LOL! 


Arriving by land? 
There's easy access of I-95! I hope I see you there!

Boca Oyster Bar

10 East Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 612-4848
https://www.bocaoysterbar.com/

Disclaimer: We were invited to this menu sampling by Foodie Tribe and members of Boca Oyster's Bar management and marketing team, however, all views and opinions are our own.


© Home Place 2019

Double Date Night at the Guilford Mooring

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Dinner at the Guilford Mooring

The summers are short in New England and we try to pack as many fun nights out with friends as often as we can. One of our favorite places to meet up is the Guilford Mooring in Guilford CT. 

The Guilford Mooring
in Guilford Connecticut

Our friends Wendy and Greg from Connecticut Lifestyles live out in East Lyme, and we're in Branford CT, so an 'almost' halfway point for us to meet up is in Guilford. We all love great seafood and casual dining over good conversation, and the Guilford Mooring is the perfect place for it! What makes it even better is that regardless of the season, the Guilford Mooring is the perfect place to enjoy with water views to drink in in the spring and summer, and a cozy fireplace to curl up in front of in the fall and winter!

And the food? The food is simply incredible! 

Although they do have some of the typical fried seafood offerings, most of the food is a bit more elevated, featuring items like Pan Seared Diver Scallops with Creamy Risotto, Blackened Swordfish with Smashed Red Bliss Potatoes...and so much more! And, if you're more of a 'by land' protein lover ... they are equally well known for their amazing beefs and chops. like their 18 oz Bone in Rib-Eye and their 14 oz "Tomahawk" Veal Chop.

We started with some of cocktails from the specialty cocktail menu. There are so many innovative combinations. These pictured are the Blackberry Vodka Cocktail and the Mai Tai!

Then we moved on to appetizers! My colleague June at work had highly recommended the Stuffed Quohogs, so of course, I had to try that! Wendy ordered the Fried Artichokes, Greg the Thick Bacon, and the cowboy went with the Iceburg Wedge Salad. 

Fried Artichokes
Parmesan Truffle, Lemon Aioli,
Garnished with Parsley

Thick Bacon
Local Tomatoes, Carmelized Onion
Smokey BBQ Drizzle

Iceburg Wedge Salad
Blue Cheese, Bacon, Grape Tomatoes
Creamy Peppercorn Dression

... and now I know why June urged me to get the stuffed clams! They were sooooo good! Stuffed, and I do mean STUFFED with a variety of seafood, like clams, shrimp, scallops AND crab -- they could not have been better!

Stuffed Quohogs (Two per order)
But I wanted a good closeup!
Stuffed with Crab, Scallops, Shrimp, Clams
Stuffing made with a Focaccia Bread Stuffing

For dinner we went with a medley of different seafoods! Wendy ordered the Scallops, the cowboy Swordfish, I went with the Salmon, and Greg ordered one of the evening's specials, a Lobster "New England" Boil, with everything from lobster, to shrimp, to mussels, to clams, to corn on the cob! Greg's New England dinner was inclusive, accompanied by an appetizer (clam chowder) and a dessert (Raspberry Cheesecake). 

New England Dinner's inclusive chowder
New England Clam Chowder

Greg was a good sport and donned
the obligatory Lobster Bib!

The Guilford Moorings'
New England Lobster Dinner
Lobster, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp,
Corn on the Cob
YUM!

Pan Seared Diver Scallops
Maine Lobster White Truffle Risotto
Citrus Beurre Blanc

Pan Roasted Salmon
Soba Noodles, Vegetable Broth, Red Peppers
Carrots, Edamanm, Mushroom, Sriracha Honey Drizzle with Sesame Seeds

Blackened Swordfish
Red Bliss Mashed,
Smoked Pineapple Salsa

We took a breather before dessert and sipped on a creamy delicious cappuccino!

Cappuccino

Desserts were also fantastic! I continued with the cappuccino and ordered a Cappuccino Gelato, Wendy went with the Crème Brûlée the cowboy called himself 'done in' for the night (whatta light weight!) and Greg enjoyed his New England Lobster Dinner's final item, the Raspberry Cheesecake!

Cappuccino Gelato

Crème Brûlée

Raspberry Cheesecake

We had such a wonderful time! Afterwards we wandered in the cocktail lounge to watch a round or two of Tuesday Trivia.

Tuesday Trivia at
Guilford Mooring

And then we wandered out on the dock to watch the sun set and see the fisherman bring in some of the day's catch! We had some fun taking pictures of one another!

Greg and Wendy from
Connecticut Lifestyles
https://connecticutlifestyles.com/

The Guilford Mooring is definitely Dingus Family approved! 

The Cowboy and Bonnie
Note: Dingus Family placard
from Coastal Creators CT

Be sure you visit the Guilford Mooring in Guilford Connecticut soon and enjoy the waterviews and great food! Reservations are accepted and there are some great specials all season long such as Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3-6 in the bar and sunroom, Thursday night Ladies Night with food and drink specials in the bar and sunroom, and Tuesday Trivia in the lounge!

See more specials here => https://www.guilfordmooring.com/page/28732-Specials

Guilford Mooring

505 Whitfield Street

Guilford, CT 06437

203-458-2921

https://www.guilfordmooring.com/

About the Guilford Mooring

Guilford Mooring, located on the shores of the Long Island Sound at 505 Whitfield Street in Guilford, Connecticut, honors its waterfront location by offering classic preparation of timeless seafood dishes, in addition to land lover’s favorite meat options.  The seasonal menu includes Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan options, and a special $5 children’s menu honors young foodies.  The restaurant is open year-round, seven days a week for lunch and dinner, offering unparalleled views from an outdoor bar and deck, as well as the newly-renovated indoor bar/dining area, featuring a rustic stone fireplace for the New England winter months and air-conditioning for the heat of summer.  

For more information, visit www.guilfordmooring.com. The restaurant can also be found on Facebook (GuilfordMooringCT)and Instagram (theguilfordmooring).

Disclaimer: We were invited to the Guilford Mooring by the restaurant's management and marketing team, however all views are our own. 

©  Home Place 2019

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

Bonefish Grill in Newington CT - #GoColossal

Last weekend we were invited to the Bonefish Grill to sample their Winter Colossal Menu!

This was our first time visiting the Bonefish Grill, who have two locations in Connecticut. Did you know there are two in CT - one in Newington CT (where we visited) and the other in South Windor, CT.

The Bonefish Grill
Newington CT

As soon as I posted my first picture on Instagram, friends and family starting texting me thinking I was down south where Bonefish Grill restaurants are more prevalent. I'm so excited to let everyone know that YES! They are here in CT and hopefully will be expanding more into New Haven and Fairfield counties!

For Winter 2014, the Bonefish Grill is featuring a Winter Colossal Menu (see menu HERE) that offers great values on favorites like Lobster Stuffed Shrimp with a creamy lobster and shrimp Imperial stuffing, succulent King Crab Legs, and Whole Grilled Mediterranean Branzino stuffed with citrus and served with a Mediterranean sofrito and arugula almond grains salad.

To embrace the season and all its wintry frostiness, sip one of Bonefish Grill’s Colossal Menu's specialty cocktails, like the Cold Snap Blackberry Frost served in a glass made entirely of ice (SAY WHAT???), mixed with freshly muddled blackberries, blood orange liqueur, vodka and fresh lemon juice.

Or you can be like me, and keep it classic, and order the Bonefish Grill's winter-time favorite Winter White Cosmo, mixed Reyka Vodka with St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, white cranberry juice and fresh lime. (Also on the Winter Colossal Menu)

Winter White Cosmopolitan

I loved the tasteful decor in the restaurant and the atmosphere. It's the perfect place for date night...or a fun night out with family or friends!

We started with the delicious baked bread and dipping infused olive oil. I could eat this bread all day - every day!

For our dinner entrees, I ordered off the Winter Colossal Menu, and went with our waitperson, Christine's, recommendation of the Sirloin and Shrimp Scampi, I have to tell you that the steak was cooked perfectly and the shrimp was beautifully prepared in a savory tomato based sauce with just the right amount of garlicky goodness.

Sirloin and Shrimp Scampi
Summer Squash - Mashed Potatoes

Yep. I was in Colossal Seafood Heaven!

Christine, if you're reading this, thank you, thank you, thank you! Great recommendation!

Look at that beautiful shrimp!

Shrimp!!!!!!!!!!!

The cowboy was hankering for a great cut of beef - so he went with the 10oz USDA Prime Filet Mignon off the regular dinner menu. He has officially declared this filet one of the best he has ever had.

10oz Filet Mignon with Summer Squash and Potatoes Au Gratin

For dessert, we stayed with the Winter Colossal Menu and shared the Chocolate.Crème Brûlée, 

Oh my goodness, complete with whipped cream and chocolate shavings - this was a chocolate lover's dream! And more than enough for two people to share!

We had a great time at the Bonefish Grill. We even had the chance to talk with hospitality manager Nate who used to live right here in Branford just a few blocks away from us. It's a small, small world, isn't it.

Managing partner Liz Pachullo was overseeing the action in the kitchen, so unfortunately we weren't able to meet her and thank her for bringing Bonefish to Connecticut!!!

But the fun isn't over.... Here's where it gets really good for you too!

For a limited time the Fresh Fish Experts at Bonefish Grill are celebrating the holiday season in a big way by offering a $10 gift to Home Place readers now through December 30.

While you’re there, savor the same decadent dishes that we sampled on from the new Colossal Winter Menu - or order off the regular menu.  Either way, it's a win!

Note: This offer expires Dec. 30 2014
Some restrictions apply
See details http://bit.ly/12hXY3i

$10 gift for you and yours===>  http://bit.ly/12hXY3i

The Bonefish Grill

2903 Berlin Turnpike,

Newington, CT 06111

860-878-6812

https://www.bonefishgrill.com/

#GoColossal

Disclaimer: We were invited to the Bonefish Grill by their public relations firm and provided with a gift card that covered a portion of our meal  However, all opinions are our own.