March 14, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

Nature’s Health Store is everything we’d want our neighborhood health food store to be, and then some. A good-sized market with all sorts of gluten-free, vegan, and healthy groceries, a wide selection of herbs and supplements, a wonderful cafe with […]

March 9, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

If you’re curious about eating raw, Catch a Healthy Habit in Fairfield is the perfect to place to give it a go.  If you eat raw and you’re already a Catch a Healthy Habit fan, then you’re very smart! Owners […]

March 1, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

Hidden in the corner of a retail center in Westport you’ll find Le Rouge, a small artisan chocolate shop owned by Aarti Khosla.   But this isn’t just any old chocolate shop. Aarti makes every truffle, cake and chocolate-dipped apricot […]

February 27, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

Sometimes you just want good Chinese takeout. Or, in many cases these days, mixed Asian cuisine. So today we share with you our favorite eat-in and take-out place for doing just that. Meadow Asian Cuisine, with locations in Simsbury and […]

February 18, 2017 | Reviews, Bits and Bites, Restaurants

Spiro and Julia Koulouris, owners of Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre in Wethersfield, have done more than just bring new life to an historic building. They’ve created a hip and comfortable gathering spot that’s quickly become a local favorite for […]

February 9, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

Get Baked is located inside an antique auction house in Windsor. Set back from the main road, owners Kevin and Emily Woodward were warned that their idea for putting a bakery into one corner of the building might not work. […]

February 7, 2017 | Restaurants, Reviews, Bits and Bites

Next time you’re in Mystic, do yourself a favor and check out Zest Fresh Pastry in Stonington. Located inside a restored warehouse, you can see straight through the front of the shop into the expansive kitchen, where the staff is […]

January 26, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

Wood-n-Tap has nine locations in the state, serving up traditional American fare, with excellent gluten-free options. Their gluten-friendly menu offers rolls for burgers and sandwiches, as well as a pizza crust.  Their Southington location has a dedicated gluten-free fryer as […]

January 24, 2017 | Restaurants, Reviews, Bits and Bites

At The Green Olive Diner in Meriden, you can eat or cheat all you want, safely. They have a dedicated prep area, a dedicated griddle/grill, and a dedicated gluten-free fryer. They even make their own gluten-free pizza dough. Know what […]

January 21, 2017 | Restaurants, Reviews, Bits and Bites

Lisa Mazotta-Ivaldi has had many different careers, but cooking and baking always held a special place in her heart. After she was diagnosed with celiac disease many years ago, she became frustrated with the lack of available options for interesting […]