Bite of the Best

Boston Restaurant Weeks August 2011 - August 2, 2011

Boston Restaurant Weeks runs for two weeks this August.  Specifically, the restaurant weeks will run from Sunday, August 14 to Friday, August 19 and Sunday, August 21 to Friday, August 26 featuring over 200 restaurants offering prix fixe menus for …

San Francisco Street Food Festival 2011 - August 1, 2011

La Cocina’s San Francisco Street Food Festival brings all of the best food in the Bay Area to one street, once a year, to celebrate the talent, the taste and the entrepreneurial spirit of people who make a living doing …

A Night of “Delicious Sex” & Fabulous French Fare at Almond - August 1, 2011

Almond Restaurant & Bar (located at 1 Ocean Road, Bridgehampton, NY) is pairing with author & critic Gael Greene at 8:30 pm on Sunday, August 7, 2011 for a night of “Delicious Sex” and French Cuisine.

The evening features a …

Monthly Wine & Food Flight Dinners at Regatta - July 31, 2011

Visit Cape Cod and enjoy a hearty meal with Monthly Wine & Food Flight Dinners at Regatta (4631 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Cotuit, Ma.). Running year round on every second Wednesday of the month Chef and …

Taste Restaurant & Lounge - July 28, 2011

Since Taste is a local neighborhood restaurant, I’ve eaten there numerous time. It’s a small 50-seat place in a comfy setting, with the food a few steps above family-style chain restaurants.

On one visit I tried the special, a delicious …

Beacon’s 9th Annual Chowder Fest - July 27, 2011

Beacon’s 9th Annual Chowder Fest takes place on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Beacon Restaurant and Bar (25 West 56 Street). Kicking off at 6:30 pm  the event will feature a variety of chowders and dishes including New England style …

Los Angeles’ Food Truck Fight - July 26, 2011

Celebrate summer on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Japanese American National Museum (369 E. First Street) with delicious food from Los Angeles’ Asian and Fusion food trucks. Running from 11:00 am to 5:0o pm attendees can sample food …

Pacific Dining Car: 24/7 Dining in LA - July 23, 2011

The Pacific Dining Car — a tasty destination in Los Angeles — is one the cities oldest restaurants, now run by 4th generation family member Wesley Idol. The original car, located in downtown LA since 1923, offers an array of …

22nd Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Festival - July 21, 2011

Celebrate the traditions, foods and crafts of the Pennsylvania Dutch at the 22nd Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Festival Thursday, August 11 – Saturday,  August 13, 2011 at The Reading Terminal Market (Located at 12th and Arch Street, Philadelphia).  The three-day festival …

2011 New Haven Food and Wine Festival - July 20, 2011

The fourth annual New Haven Food & Wine Festival returns Sunday, August 21 – Thursday, August, 25, 2011 during the New Haven Open at Yale giving guests the chance to sample food, wine and and cocktails from more than twenty …

Los Angeles’ Eat Real Festival - July 12, 2011

Los Angeles’ Eat Real Festival will take place July 16 and 17, 2011 at Helms Bakery in Culver City (located on 880 Venice Blvd, L.A.). The two-day event will run Saturday 10:30 am – 9:00 pm  and Sunday 10:30 am …

Miami Spice Summer Restaurant Specials 2011 - July 11, 2011

Miami Spice 2011 – a summer restaurant promotion showcasing Miami’s top restaurants – will run from August 1 – September 30, 2011. The promotion will commence with the 2nd Annual Taste of Miami Spice Kickoff Event & Fundraiser on Thursday, …

New York Restaurant Week July 2011 - July 9, 2011

New York Restaurant Week runs from Monday, July 11 to Sunday, July 24 (Saturdays excluded) featuring over 250 restaurants offering three-course lunch and dinner menus, at $24.07 and $35.00 plus tax respectively.

For additional information and a full listing of …

Taste of Dallas - July 7, 2011

The 25th annual Taste of Dallas food festival will take place Friday, July 8 through Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Fair Park located on 1200 S. Second Avenue (Grand Avenue) from 4:00 – 11:00 pm Friday,  11:00 am – 11:00 …

NoMI Kitchen Opens in Park Hyatt Chicago - July 6, 2011

Park Hyatt Chicago’s new restaurant NoMI Kitchen opened June 3rd. NoMI Kitchen is based on the idea that the center of the home is the kitchen, where family and friends gather – an everyday occasion place.

The new unique design …

Spice Market Offers $5 Menu Items in July - July 2, 2011

Spice Market, located inside the W Atlanta-Midtown, is offering a special $5 menu from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in July.  In the bar area, guests can choose from a selection of drinks and …

Well-Seasoned Chef Series - June 29, 2011

The  Atlanta Botanical Garden will hold its  Well-Seasoned Chef Series  – a culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen where chefs prepare a four-part tasting menu with food freshly harvested from the Edible Garden – every first and and …

Celebrate the Fourth at PRESS Lounge Rooftop - June 27, 2011

PRESS Lounge is hosting a Fourth of July celebration complete with unobstructed views of the fireworks over the Hudson River in Manhattan.

The festivities will feature an open bar and local farm-sourced American cuisine from Chefs Charles Rodriguez and Heather …

Mango Taste-Off in Hartford - June 24, 2011

The Mango Hometown Tour is coming to Hartford on Friday, August 26, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. as Chef Chris Torla of Trumbull Kitchen and Chef Billy Grant of Grant’s compete in the Ultimate Mango Taste-Off, courtesy of the National …

Dan’s Taste of Two Forks on July 16th - June 23, 2011

Dan’s Taste of Two Forks will showcase the best culinary talent from the North and South forks of Long Island, including local culinary talent from dozens of East End restaurants, Long Island wineries, premiere local purveyors, and local brewers Southampton …

Zagat Connecticut Restaurants Survey 2011 Just Released - June 22, 2011

Zagat just released the 2011/12 Connecticut Restaurants Survey ($14.95) with 902 restaurants surveyed by 4,146 local diners.

Some highlights of the survey include:

Top food: Le Petit Cafe in Branford had the top Food score, with a near perfect …

Oaxaca, New Haven - June 17, 2011

My first visit to Oaxaca — New Haven’s newest edition to its lineup of authentic ethnic restaurants — was the week it opened during the city’s restaurant week. I’d say that was a mighty brave time for international chef-owner Prasad …

Father’s Day at Benjamin Steakhouse - June 15, 2011

The key to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so celebrate Father’s Day this year with Benjamin Steakhouse and their prefix menu.

With 30 years combined experience, Chef McLeod and Benjamin Prelvukaj have designed a “Manhattan Mecca” for steak …

Bryant Park Grill Rooftop Terrace - June 14, 2011

When the weather finally breaks, everyone in Manhattan tries to enjoy a meal al fresco. I was no different. I headed with a friend to Bryan Park Grill. Forty-five minute wait unless we opted for the rooftop terrace. We did.…

Strawberry Festival Hindinger Farm - June 13, 2011

Hindinger Farm Strawberry Festival will be held Jun 18 from 11 am to 5 pm (Raindate, Jun 19) at Hindinger Farm 835 Dunbar Hill Road, Hamden, CT.

The festival will offer hot dogs and hamburgers from Glenwood Drive-In, Strawberry Ice …