Today we want to take time to wish all the Dads out there a very happy day! We hope all the Fathers near and far have a great day relaxing with loved ones!
Tighten and Tone From Head to Toe at Exhale Stamford
June 12, 2014 by
If you’re looking for a good workout, stop in to Exhale Stamford and you’ll be put on the right track. This multi-purpose exercise facility specializes in core work that will strengthen and tone your full body.
The core fusion workouts here are fast-paced, intensive programs that use weights, balls, bands, and your own body to develop flexibility and muscle strength. Exhale also boasts a solid program of yoga classes targeted to practitioners of all skill levels. Finally, cardio freaks rave about the studio's cycling class, which mixes high-intensity spinning with a closing segment of mat work.
The space is clean and minimal, and instructors are all very skilled. Exhale offers an incredible deal for new guests where $99 buys you a month of unlimited yoga, cycling, and core fusion classes. It’s a great deal that will whip you in shape faster than you can believe! Note that the studio can get crowded on Saturdays.
Exhale Stamford
2200 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 391-5350
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Darien Seafood Market: Ocean Fresh
June 5, 2014 by
If you’re looking to eat some awesomely fresh fish, locals will steer you towards the Darien Seafood Market. First opened in the 1980s, this place has been an institution for more than a generation. The owners source their product from the best regional fishermen and sell it at a fair price, even giving you tips on how to cook it.
If you dig lobster, you can get great ones here in season. If you don’t feel like sweating in the kitchen, there are chefs on-site who will fry up your choice expertly. Th market even sell pre-made meals that you can heat and eat later. Go for the great clambake in a box, the shrimp platters, or the stuffed clams. Darien Seafood Market also sells high-grade sushi and sashimi, depending on what the daily catch is. If you feel like dessert, it even has ice cream.
Darien Seafood Market
1941 Post Road
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-9124
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Contemporary Art Finds a Home at the Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery
May 29, 2014 by
Splashy abstract paintings from Massachusetts-born Frank Stella. Bronze sculptures of the human form by Colombian Alejandro Hernandez. Mixed-media portraits of modern-day scenes by Brazilian painter Fernando Ferreira de Araujo. The art collection at Stamford's Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery is an eclectic mix of contemporary masterpieces, and that's just the way founder and namesake Fernando Luis Alvarez envisioned it.
A contemporary artist himself, Alvarez never quite found a gallery space that adequately catered to his works. That's why he decided to open his own gallery, giving the creations of other modern artists a home. His gallery features the cream of the crop from the U.S. and abroad in an effort to bolster the artistic community in Stamford. In fact, the gallery has gained such popularity among artists that it's completely booked up with international artists—many of whom have had their works showcased at various venues scattered all over the globe. However, Alvarez always reviews new submissions so as not to let any masterpiece slip through his fingers.
Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery
96 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT 06901
(888) 861-6791
www.flalvarezgallery.com
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Happy Memorial Day!
May 26, 2014 by
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday as we remember all those heroes who have served our nation.
Recipes, Decoded: Memorize These Common Cooking Terms
May 14, 2014 by
Whether you're a professional chef or a novice cook, you've likely come across recipe terms that'll have you scratching your head. Breeze through that next recipe by committing these three common kitchen terms to memory.
Braise
The ideal cooking method for preparing tougher cuts of meat, braising entails browning the meat in fat over high heat. Then, the meat is simmered over low heat in a small amount of liquid, either in the oven or on the stovetop.
Chiffonade
A knife technique for cutting leafy herbs, to chiffonade means to thinly slice leafy herbs and greens. The leaves are stacked, rolled into a tight tube lengthwise, then sliced to create thin strips.
Temper
This term is most commonly found in recipes that add eggs to a hot mixture. The hot mixture is introduced to the egg mixture in small increments to slowly raise the temperature of the eggs. This acclimates the eggs to the heat and prevents the eggs from scrambling.
Cooking Terms [Recipe Goldmine]
The Basic Kitchen: Glossary of Cooking Terms [Les Petites Gourmettes]
Glossary of Cooking Terms [BHG]
Glossary of Cooking Terms [Cookery]
Learn About Honey at Red Bee Apiary in Weston, Connecticut
May 8, 2014 by
Red Bee Apiary is run by beekeeper and honey sommelier, Marina Marchese, author of Honeybee: Lessons from an Accidental Beekeeper. Marchese’s Red Bee honey has been featured on ABC’s The Chew, is used by celebrity chefs, and sold in fine artisan food shops across the country. This renowned beekeeper produces her artisanal single-origin honeys from Italian honey bees at her nearby Weston apiary. For a fun summer afternoon outing, sign up for one of the honey tasting workshops at Red Bed to learn about and taste local honeys paired local cheese, fruit, and more.
Red Bee Apirary
77 Lyons Plain Road
Weston, CT 06883
(203) 226-4535
www.redbee.com
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Colony Grill: Hot Oil Makes for Fiery Pies in Stamford
May 1, 2014 by
A thin, chewy crust. A healthy smattering of fresh mozzarella cheese. A drizzle of oil that's hot in every sense of the word. Those are the building blocks for Colony Grill's wildly popular signature Hot Oil pie, which proves that keeping it simple is sometimes the best route. This spicy pie can bear any toppings you choose, from sausage to the extra hot "stingers" if the oil doesn't bring enough heat for you.
Colony Grill has been serving the same simple, thin-crust pies at its flagship location in Stamford since 1935, when the tavern opened following the downfall of Prohibition. And true to the post-Prohibition era, Colony Grill boasts a fully stocked bar. Domestic and imported beers and ales are on tap, so order a pint to extinguish the fire set by a Hot Oil pie. Or wash down your pepperoni- or bacon-topped pie with a glass of wine. Either way, you'll dine in the midst of casual, American decor that makes Colony Grill feel more like a neighborhood watering joint than a local franchise.
Colony Grill
172 Myrtle Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 359-2184
www.colonygrill.com
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Harlan Social: Sustainable American Cuisine in Stamford
April 24, 2014 by
At Harlan Social, you'll never be left guessing what Chef Stephen Lewandowski is up to behind closed doors. Snag one of the seats at a counter overlooking the open kitchen, and you'll be able to see for yourself. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and former chef of New York City's Tribeca Grill, Lewandowski spent many years honing his skills before debuting Harlan Social here in Stamford.
The chef's devotion to using mostly local ingredients (that is, ones from the Northeast region) means that his menu changes with the seasons depending on what meats and produce are available. Some of Harlan Social's most popular items include anything containing the fresh mozzarella that chefs create in-house every day, as well as other selections of international cheeses and charcuterie. While most of the menu consists of small plates, it also offers a few main dishes that might take the form of the signature Harlan burger, an herb-crusted rack of lamb, or pan-roasted Atlantic salmon. Each dish pairs well with one of the wines from an extensive list, a cocktail, or a craft brew—all of which can be found at the bar.
Harlan Social
121 Towne Street
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 883-8000
www.harlansocial.com
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