Shell and Bones Halloween 2018

It's Halloween Costume Party Time at Shell & Bones!

Get ready for the Halloween Party of the YEAR when Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill hosts a Halloween Costume Party on Monday, October 29 at 9pm. 

The evening will feature live music, cocktail specials and a costume contest.  Additionally, all guests who wear a costume to join in the fun will receive a “Five Clams Token” for their next visit to the restaurant.  

Shell and Bones Oyster Bar

100 S Water Street

New Haven, CT 06519

(203) 787-3466

http://shellandbones.com/

About Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill, located on the waterfront in the historic City Point area of New Haven, Connecticut (100 S. Water Street), offers the finest in seafood and steak, receiving accolades from Yankee Magazine (Best Waterfront Dining), 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 lunch Wednesday - Friday, and serves dinner seven days a week. Brunch is held on both Saturday and Sunday beginning at 11:00am.  

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

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

Recipe: Butternut Shrimp Bisque

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar

Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho's 

Butternut Shrimp Bisque

Butternut Shrimp Bisque
Recipe by: Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho
For Shell and Bones Oyster Bar

One of my favorite things about being a part of the Connecticut media and blog community is that I get to go to some fabulous events, meet some amazing people, and sample some delicious food.

This year I covered New England's #1 Chowder Festival, Connecticut's own ChowdaFest held back in October at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport Connecticut. To give you an idea of how big that was, the Food Network was also there covering the event ... and I was one of the event photographers that had to sign an official release form for them to potentially use my photographs from past years!  

While my photos will likely never be used - it was thrilling to be a part of the media coverage for the event.

One of my favorite tastes of the event was the incredibly good Butternut Shrimp Bisque prepared by Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho as his entry for Shell and Bones Oyster Bar and Grill out of New Haven CT.  It packed some amazing flavor, and although it didn't win in the Bisque Category, I felt it was one of the best "tastes" of the day. 

Shell and Bones is one of my favorite places to visit, especially in the warmer weather because of their waterfront views, and, of course, because of their amazing food. But they're not just limited to summer dining, their menu changes seasonally and even on a warm spring or cool fall day you can sit outside and enjoy great company and gorgeous views.

Long time readers will remember my visit for the launch of the 2016 Fall New Haven Restaurant Week and the incredible food that Chef Franco-Camacho prepared on that visit. (Read it HERE)

Samplings from Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho
 for Shell & Bones New Haven Restaurant Week Launch 2016

And as a special treat - I have the recipe for the delicious bisque from Chef's ChowdaFest 2017 entry! That's right - I reached out to Shell & Bone's PR agency who were able to procure the recipe from Chef Franco-Camacho himself, - and I received special permission to share it with all of you!

Butternut Shrimp Bisque

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill – Executive Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho

Serves 4-6

Seafood:

2 cups Shrimp Shells Stock

1 cup Shrimp Meat, Fresh Cooked

Produce:

4 cups butternut squash

3 Celery Ribs

2 ea Leeks

1 ea Shallot, minced

1 sprig thyme

Spices:

1 pinch Black Pepper

1 pinch Cayenne Pepper

½ tsp sea salt

Oils:

1 tbsp olive oil

Dairy:

1 cup half & half

Liquor:

1/3 cup Cognac

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a low heat. Add the leeks, shallot and celery with a pinch of salt. Allow the vegetables to sweat for a few minutes. Add the butternut squash and cook for several more minutes, stirring.
2. Turn the heat up and add the cognac to deglaze the pan, allow the alcohol to reduce to almost to nothing and add the shrimp stock.
3. Bring the liquid to a boil and then cover the pot and reduce the heat to a low. Allow the soup to simmer for 45 minutes.
4. Carefully transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Return the soup to the pot. Stir in Half & Half, 1 tbsp of cognac, salt, pepper and cayenne. Add the shrimp meat.

Serve Hot.

Optional Garnish: toasted pumpkin seeds

About Shell & 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).   

Shell & Bones

100 S Water Street
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 787-3466

http://shellandbones.com/

Shell and Bones Hurricane Relief Benefit

New Haven's Shell & Bones Restaurant 

Raising Money for Hurricane Relief Efforts/American Red Cross 

on Monday, September 18

On Monday, September 18, Shell & Bones will be raising money for hurricane victims, donating a portion of

Monday’s sales to the American Red Cross.

The restaurant developed three specialty cocktails to be served that evening, inspired by the islands of Cuba, Puerto Rico, St. Maartin, Dominican Republic and Virgin Islands, including:

Avast Ye! – Havana Club White (PR),  Old Man Guavaberry 8 (St. Maartin), 

Escubac Sweetdram Lime, Grapefruit

Walk the Plank – Atlantico Private Cask (DR), Banana Liqueur, Pineapple, Orange, Cream of Coconut

Davy Jones’ Locker – Bones Rum (USVI), Bacardi 8 (PR), Falernum, Passionfruit, Suze Bitters

Be sure to visit them at

SHELL AND BONES RESTAURANT 

100 S Water Street

New Haven CT 06519

(203) 787-3466

http://shellandbones.com/

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).

Shell and Bones Oyster Bar is Ready for Spring and Summer Brunch

Get Ready for Brunch at Shell & Bones Oyster Bar

Now that the spring season is finally upon us, in spite of the temperatures still being in the teens, we can start dreaming of the bright and sunny spring mornings and balmy summer temperatures that await us. This time of year makes me think of getting together with friends and family, and on the Connecticut Shoreline the best places to do that are at some of our favorite restaurants - those restaurants with a view!

Brunch Cocktails at
Shell & Bones Oyster Bar

 One of the best views in my local New Haven County is at Shell & Bones Oyster Bar, located right on the water in the City Point section of New Haven. And they're getting ready for the spring and summer brunch season by releasing some delicious new cocktail libations and non-alcohol selections too, on their brand NEW Brunch Cocktail Menu to go along with their delicious brunch offerings.

Waterfront Dining at
Shell & Bones Oyster Bar

Here's another great thing about Shell & Bones - they serve brunch from Friday-Sunday beginning at 11:00am. That's right FRIDAY BRUNCH! Talk about FRI-YAY!

To go along with their delicious brunch staples like Eggs Benedict, Specialty Omelets, Specialty Frittatas, Steak and Eggs...and more ---  they have a great new cocktail menu that compliments everything there is to compliment about BRUNCH!

The new cocktails include:

• Gordon’s Breakfast – Waypoint Spirits spicy Vodka, cucumber, lime, chipotle and brown sugar
• Johnny the Fox – Old Forester Bourbon, Martini & Rossi Dry, lemon, egg white, nutmeg
• Brian Wilson – Mizu Shochu, grapefruit, cucumber, Prosecco
• The Aeroplane Flies High – Aviation Gin, Crème de Violette, Lazzaroni Maraschino, lemon

Gordon's Breakfast at
Shell & Bones Oyster Bar

These four new additions join the restaurant’s signature morning drink – “The Breakfast” Bloody Mary – featuring Tito’s Vodka, ripe San Marzano Bloody Mary mix, chorizo, cocktail shrimp, bacon, cornichon and olives, as well as the Classic Mimosa and Classic Bellini.

The “Temperance” cocktails are served without alcohol, though a shot of house spirits can be added. The new offerings include:

Temperance Offerings at Shell & Bones Oyster Bar

• Stevie Ray – lemon, pineapple, ginger, maple, angostura, soda
• El Pilluelo – lime, grapefruit, rosemary syrup, soda
• The Raleigh – cucumber, lime juice, mint, soda water

See what's on the Brunch Menu HERE

Shell and Bones Oyster Bar

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).   

Shell and Bones Clam Chowder Recipe

Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho's Award Winning 

New England Clam Chowder Recipe!

Did you know that there is a National Chowder Day?  Now, rumor has it that France started this delicious holiday. (The French really know how to celebrate food, don't they!) But we New Englanders take our Clam Chowder to a whole-nother-level!

In any case, I hope you celebrated the holiday and had yourself a heaping hot steaming bowl of one of the best dishes that New England has to offer!

If you weren't able to partake - or if you want to keep the celebration going, I have an award winning New England Clam Chowder recipe for you!

Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho, of Shell and Bones Restaurant in the historic City Point neighborhood of New Haven Connecticut, is known for his attention to classic dishes, and this chowder recipe is no exception.

I first sampled it at ChowdaFest 15 - and waited in line for it at ChowdaFest 16. Its creamy deliciousness was so worth it! Chef Arturo never shies away from bold flavors and this chowder screams deliciousness!

With ingredients including whole fresh clams, bacon, thyme, golden potato and light cream, the recipe won the Big Taste of Greater New Haven 2015 and 2016, and was created by Executive Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho and he has graciously shared it with us!

Shell and Bones New England Clam Chowder
Photo Source @ShellandBonesOysterBar Instagram

Now you can create this delicious dish at home! 

Shell & Bones Clam Chowder

1½ cups water

½ cup dry white wine

50 littleneck clams

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon bacon fat

½ cup diced bacon

1 large Spanish onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups diced celery

3 sprigs thyme, chopped

2 bay leaves

1½ pounds (about 2 cups) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, cut into ¼-inch dice

2 cups heavy cream

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Oyster crackers, Saltines, potato chips for garnish

Pour the water and wine into a large pot. Bring to a boil at high heat. Add clams, cover and cook until they open, about 5 minutes. Remove clams to a bowl. Strain liquid and reserve. When they have cooled, set aside 6 clams in the shell, remove remainder from their shells and cut into small pieces.

Melt butter and bacon fat in a pan over medium heat, add bacon and cook until bacon is crisp, 4-6 minutes. Add onion, garlic, celery, thyme and bay leaves. Saute until onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add potatoes, clam juice and heavy cream. Simmer until potatoes are tender, 8-10 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Add chopped clams and parsley, stir and serve.

If serving the next day, remove clams from refrigerator and let them come to room temperature. Reheat soup, return clams to the chowder, stir in parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Serve with crackers, Saltines or potato chips. To garnish, place a reserved clam in the shell on top of each bowl. Sprinkle crispy bacon on top if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

There you have it - Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho's New England Clam Chowder Recipe to make at home ...

Or visit this beautiful water front restaurant and experience New England atmosphere at its best!

Shell and Bones Oyster Bar

100 S Water Street
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 787-3466
http://shellandbones.com/

About Shell & Bones

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar, located on the waterfront in the history 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).   

Shell and Bones Oyster Bar and Grill

Social Media Promotion: 

New Haven Restaurant Week at Shell and Bones Oyster Bar and Grill

In the historic City Point neighborhood of New Haven, is a fairly new restaurant, Shell and Bones Oyster Bar and Grill, that opened in early spring of 2015.

Shell and Bones - Hot Apple Cider with Brandy

Overlooking Long Island Sound, at the site of the Pequonnock Yacht Club, Shell and Bones menu focuses on fresh seafood and steak - and all items are prepared on premise. Those familiar with the area will remember the location as site of the former Chart House, and more recently, Sage Bar & Grill. New owners, Daniel Kay, Marc Knight and Robert Bolduc (of Geronimo Bar & Grill) have completely renovated the ground floor restaurant, with a light and airy design and contemporary nautical theme that features the restaurant's amazing waterfront views, with a large waterside deck with firepits extending the short New England patio season well into fall.

I recently attended a social media event as a kick off to New Haven Restaurant Week - I just love that New Haven features both a spring and fall restaurant week so patrons can experience different seasonal menus and specialties. 

At this fall New Haven Restaurant Week cocktail event we were were treated to a wide array of Chef Arturo Franco Camacho's specialties.

Red Pepper and Olive Deviled Eggs

Clam Fritters with House Made Tartar Sauce
Served in a Shell!

Seafood Scallop Ceviche with Crunchy Tortilla Chips

Beef Satay

Crostini

Tuna Tartare

Sun Dried Tomato Bites

Oh my goodness - everything was so delicious! We can't wait to return! 

Shell and Bones
Small Bites

Here is what Shell and Bones has on the menu for you for their Fall version of #NHRW!

Be sure you visit Shell and Bones Oyster Bar and Grill for New Haven Restaurant Week - or any night of the week, for that matter!

Shell and Bones Oyster Bar

100 S Water Street

New Haven, CT 06519

(203) 787-3466

http://shellandbones.com/

Disclaimer: I was invited to this New Haven Restaurant Week preview event by members of Shell and Bones management and marketing team, however, all views and opinions are my own.

© Home Place 2016

Thanksgiving in New Haven County at Shell and Bones

Thanksgiving Dinner at Shell and Bones in New Haven, CT

Shell and Bones is a fairly new restaurant, having opened in summer 2015. They are located in the City Point section of New Haven, right on Long Island Sound and the New Haven Harbor at the site of the former Sage Restaurant.

Enjoy Thanksgiving 2015 with a special menu in a spectacular setting at Shell and Bones.

Reservations suggested.  Seatings start at 12pm.

A printable menu is available HERE

Shell and Bones

100 S. Water Street
New Haven, CT

203-787-3466

http://www.shellandbones.com/