New Restaurant Openings

1. Coastal Bites

• Business Information: 123 Ocean Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 | (203) 555-0192 | Owned by local restaurateur Sarah Bennet, a Stamford native known for her previous successful ventures in neighboring towns.
• Unique Features: With a nautical-themed interior, Coastal Bites offers stunning waterfront views and sustainable decor that includes recycled wooden furnishings.
• Menu Highlights: Signature dishes include the seared scallops and crab-stuffed avocado, and they’re known for their ocean-to-table philosophy. Happy hour specials run from 4-7 pm.
• Dining Experience: Interactive cooking events are offered every second Thursday, where diners learn from local chefs.
• Community Engagement: Collaborates with nearby farms and coastal suppliers, using locally sourced fish and ingredients.
• Upcoming Events: Grand opening celebration on November 10th, featuring a live jazz band.
• Customer Feedback: Early patrons rave about the scallops' delicate flavors, calling the menu “a refreshing take on Connecticut’s seafood.”

2. The Green Fork

• Business Information: 456 Maple Street, Stamford, CT 06901 | (203) 555-0178 | Founded by Chef Lisa Tran, who emphasizes eco-conscious dining.
• Unique Features: This plant-based café has a minimalist, earthy decor with green walls and reclaimed wood accents, catering to both vegans and plant-forward diners.
• Menu Highlights: Signature dishes include the spicy jackfruit tacos and a decadent avocado mousse. The Green Fork also features a rotating seasonal brunch menu.
• Dining Experience: Offers monthly plant-based cooking classes and tasting events.
• Community Engagement: Known for sourcing from local urban gardens and composting waste to support community farms.
• Upcoming Events: Hosting a “Green Thanksgiving” tasting event on November 18th.
• Customer Feedback: Customers appreciate the sustainability focus, and the jackfruit tacos have quickly become a crowd favorite.

Closures

1. Brick Oven Bistro

• Business Information: Formerly at 789 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905 | Closed as of October 15, 2024.
• Community Impact: A favorite for pizza lovers, Brick Oven Bistro’s closure marks the end of an era for its traditional Italian pies and pasta. Patrons shared fond memories online, with locals calling it “the best spot for authentic brick oven pizza.”

Renovations and Menu Updates

1. Copper Spoon Tavern

• Business Information: 321 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06902 | (203) 555-0134.
• Renovations: Recently updated its decor with a vintage-industrial theme and expanded its bar area.
• Menu Highlights: Copper Spoon now offers a broader cocktail menu, focusing on seasonal ingredients and unique concoctions like the autumn-spiced cider mule.
• Upcoming Events: Re-opening event on November 5th, featuring live DJ performances and seasonal drink specials.
• Customer Feedback: The new ambiance has been well-received by regulars who are “excited to see their favorite neighborhood bar come back better than ever.”

Upcoming Events Around Town

• Taste of Stamford – November 12, 2024, from 5-9 pm. Local restaurants, including Coastal Bites, will participate in this food and wine event celebrating Stamford’s culinary diversity.

This month’s round-up captures the changing scene in Stamford’s culinary landscape, reflecting both growth and nostalgia as new favorites emerge.