New in Stamford: 13 Harper Coffee Shop & Bakery Serves Local Treats

Small-batch baked goods made with local ingredients, strong, dark coffee and community are the recipe for Stamford's newest business, which celebrated its grand opening this morning to kick off the holiday weekend. The new shop, named for its address, 13 Harper, serves cakes, pies, muffins and other desserts, as well as fresh-baked bread, all sourced … Continue reading New in Stamford: 13 Harper Coffee Shop & Bakery Serves Local Treats

Maplehurst Family Restaurant Targets a Local Audience in Roxbury

Richard Neff arrived in Roxbury this winter, having retired from a career as a crane operator in NYC and a second job cooking nights in other people's restaurants downstate. A self-described "farm boy" who hails from Levittown on Long Island, Neff knew the beauty of the Catskills from years of camping in Cairo, over in … Continue reading Maplehurst Family Restaurant Targets a Local Audience in Roxbury

New in Fleischmanns: Goatie Whites Serves Ice Cream, BBQ and (Soon) Breakfast

Whizzing down Route 28 in Delaware County, you might have seen the flash of colored flags near the intersection with Depot Street, one of the entrances to Fleischmanns. Goatie Whites, a new eatery, debuted on the corner May 23, offering ice cream and barbecue on weekends from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. This Saturday, July Fourth, the … Continue reading New in Fleischmanns: Goatie Whites Serves Ice Cream, BBQ and (Soon) Breakfast

International Kudos for Fruition Chocolate

Since its 2011 debut in an unassuming strip mall on Route 28, bean-to-bar chocolate maker Fruition Chocolate Works has been racking up awards for its handcrafted, small-batch products. Proprietor Bryan Graham was named a Top Ten Chocolatier by Dessert Professionals magazine in 2013, and won Good Food Awards in both 2013 and 2014. Today, the … Continue reading International Kudos for Fruition Chocolate