Steal Your Funk with Jen Durkin Delivers a 5-Star Performance at Park City Music Hall 🎶 An Unforgettable Night of Funk and Soul in Bridgeport, CT 🎶 Music lovers were treated to an electrifying eveni...

The FDA’s Potential Ban on Red Dye No. 3: A Food Industry Revolution The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing to make a historic decision to ban Red Dye No. 3 in food products. This m...

The Milford Oyster Festival, a Connecticut tradition for over 50 years, is embarking on a transformative journey in 2025. For decades, this beloved event has brought together locals and visitors to ce...

Join Becky from The Hometown Explorer and BISTRO BUDDY as she interviews Theo Saltourides, the owner of Greek Style Grill, at the Food Trucks on the River event in Shelton, CT. Theo shares the inspiri...

Join Becky from The Hometown Explorer and BISTRO BUDDY as she interviews the husband-and-wife team behind Supa Dupa Food Truck, David and Brenda Britt, at the Spring Fest Mega Food Truck Festival in L...

In this episode, Becky from The Hometown Explorer and BISTRO BUDDY interviews Ashley Egan, the creative mind behind Meatball Bombs, at the Spring Fest Mega Food Truck Festival in Ledyard, CT. Ashley s...

Welcome to Island Poke in Milford, Connecticut!  If you’re craving something fresh and delicious, come by to slurp, drink, and eat with us! Our menu features signature poke bowls, customizable ramen o...

Introduction: Becky from Hometown Explorer and Bistro Buddy met with the founders of Dem Boyz Grill & Catering at the Spring Mega Food Truck Festival in Ledyard. This food truck, born from a spont...

Join Becky from The Hometown Explorer and BISTRO BUDDY as she interviews Ashley, the passionate owner of TexMex Fusion Food Truck, at the Food Trucks on the River event in Shelton, CT! Ashley shares h...

Join Becky from The Hometown Explorer and BISTRO BUDDY as she interviews Deja Smith, the inspiring owner of Khemis Vegan Cuisine, at the Food Trucks on the River event in Shelton, CT! Deja’s passion f...

West Hartford, CT – The Corbin Collection will soon welcome an exciting collaboration between Two Roads Brewing Company and Level99 West Hartford, a unique entertainment venue blending interactive gam...

Maple View Farm Brewery’s Final Call Maple View Farm Brewery in Granby, Connecticut, has announced it will close on November 30, 2024, marking the end of a six-year journey. Located within the family...

We’ve been a little quiet lately, but that’s because we’ve been hard at work in the BISTRO BUDDY kitchen, cooking up something special for you. Our latest release, v2.2.0, is fresh out of the oven and...

Discover the Best Connecticut Farmers Markets for Fresh Produce and Local Delights Connecticut’s farmers markets offer a vibrant mix of fresh, locally sourced produce, artisan goods, and seasonal ite...

Record-Breaking Attendance at The Big E Fair in West Springfield, MA West Springfield, MA — The Big E, officially known as the Eastern States Exposition, has concluded its 2024 edition by setting an ...

A Triumphant Return: The Success of the 2024 Wapping Fair A Celebration of Community and Tradition The Wapping Fair made a highly successful return in 2024, with attendance surpassing expectations. ...

The wait is finally over! Sally’s Apizza, the legendary New Haven pizzeria, has officially opened its new location in Wethersfield, Connecticut. After three years of anticipation, pizza lovers can now...

The Resilient Revival of the Wapping Fair A Community's Rallying Call Following the closure of the South Windsor Jaycees, who had been stewards of the fair since 2001, a significant challenge presen...

Patsy's Pizzeria Brings New York's Iconic Coal-Fired Pizza to Greenwich Patsy's Pizzeria, a legendary establishment rooted in East Harlem, New York, has officially opened its doors in Greenwich, Conn...

Experience Vegandale 2024 in Chicago Through the Lens of Lenny Bee TV Vegandale 2024 took Chicago by storm, transforming Grant Park into a vibrant celebration of plant-based living. As one of the cit...

I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts on the recent West Haven ARPA grant awards. As many of you know, I applied for this grant to support BISTRO BUDDY, a project that already brings in rou...

New Haven, CT - The night sky above New Haven was ablaze with vibrant colors as the city celebrated America's 248th birthday with a spectacular fireworks display. Families from all over gathered at Wi...

The Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of the most iconic and revered festivals in India, and this year’s celebration was particularly special. For the first time in 53 years, the festival is being cele...

Boost Your Brewery by creating or claiming your existing FREE BISTRO BUDDY Business Listing At BISTRO BUDDY, we connect with an impressive 1,500 to 5,000 users daily and growing quickly, offering you...

BISTRO BUDDY Version 2.1.1 Patch Notes Major Update to Events Pages We are thrilled to announce the release of BISTRO BUDDY Version 2.1.1, packed with exciting enhancements and crucial fixes. Here’s...

In an unfortunate turn of events, BISTRO BUDDY, a cornerstone of our community, recently experienced a malicious Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. The attack, which started at 5pm, aimed to...

History of Zuppardi's Apizza 90th anniversary celebration: A 90-Year Legacy of Love, Family, and Pizza As the sun rose over West Haven, Connecticut, a sense of anticipation filled the air. Families, ...

Nestled in the heart of West Haven, amidst the bustle of Union Avenue, stands a testament to culinary tradition and family heritage. Zuppardi's Apizza, a cornerstone of the local community, is gearing...

West Haven Celebrated Juneteenth A Day of Unity, History, Advocacy and Community Engagement On June 8, 2024, the vibrant heart of West Haven was alive with the spirit of Juneteenth, a significant mom...

Sally's Apizza 2 More Restaurants Solidifying New Haven Style Pizza Expansion Supremacy Pizza Wars Sally's Apizza, a historic pizzeria known for its iconic New Haven-style pizza, is expanding its foo...

BISTRO BUDDY Celebrating LGBT Pride Month Every June, we come together to celebrate LGBT Pride Month, a time to honor the resilience, achievements, and spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. At BISTRO BUDDY...

Explore the 2024 Connecticut Food Truck Festival at Woodtick Recreation Area Embark on a culinary adventure at the picturesque Woodtick Recreation Area in Wolcott, CT, where the verdant landscapes tr...

The streets of Montreal are buzzing with anticipation as Les Premiers Vendredis, the largest food truck festival in Canada, makes its grand return. This summer, experience a culinary extravaganza like...