Hey guys! I thought it would be a neat idea, to share some regional favorites in relation to food. I know, from threads on other hobbies, and various other similar threads, that we definitely have some foodies on here. What are some local favorites, it could be a brand, a store, a restaurant, anything and everything food related. I'll start it out with some of mine, both regionally (New England), and local Southwestern Connecticut. I want to hear from everyone, especially you guys overseas!
The first is Stew Leonards or Stews. It's been certified by Ripley's Believe it or Not as the world's largest Dairy Store, and it's a real attraction for those not from the area. It's like an odd mix between Trader Joe's or Whole Foods and your normal Supermarket, with a twist of homemade food (they sell tons of their own bakery goods, meat, obviously diary goods) and blown up to epic proportions. They have some of the best ice cream you're going to try anywhere.
And a shot from inside:
The next, is almost a stone's throw from my house, Blue Jay Orchards. I used to work there as a teenager, and while it's certainly nice, I'm assuming Apple Orchards and the accompanying Country Store, with all the baked goods, etc. isn't something terribly unique, what IS unique, and what they are known for, are there Apple Cider Donuts. You have to understand I live, in a relatively small suburban Connecticut town, nothing big, and we had various celebrities visit often for these donuts, for example Dustin Hoffman. Directly out of the fryer there is almost nothing on earth that's better.
And lastly, is a true Connecticut treasure, the pizza on Wooster Street in New Haven. With THREE, yes THREE pizzarias regularly listed on best pizza lists for the entire world, all located on the same street, it's pretty much pizza heaven. The most famous of them all is Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, and it's specialty, and some claim this to be the greatest food on Earth is their white clam pie, pictured below.
Not being a fan of seafood, I unfortunately have to miss out on that pie, though the fumes that come off it are truly dizzying, here's a picture of a more traditional Pepes pie.
The first is Stew Leonards or Stews. It's been certified by Ripley's Believe it or Not as the world's largest Dairy Store, and it's a real attraction for those not from the area. It's like an odd mix between Trader Joe's or Whole Foods and your normal Supermarket, with a twist of homemade food (they sell tons of their own bakery goods, meat, obviously diary goods) and blown up to epic proportions. They have some of the best ice cream you're going to try anywhere.
And a shot from inside:
The next, is almost a stone's throw from my house, Blue Jay Orchards. I used to work there as a teenager, and while it's certainly nice, I'm assuming Apple Orchards and the accompanying Country Store, with all the baked goods, etc. isn't something terribly unique, what IS unique, and what they are known for, are there Apple Cider Donuts. You have to understand I live, in a relatively small suburban Connecticut town, nothing big, and we had various celebrities visit often for these donuts, for example Dustin Hoffman. Directly out of the fryer there is almost nothing on earth that's better.
And lastly, is a true Connecticut treasure, the pizza on Wooster Street in New Haven. With THREE, yes THREE pizzarias regularly listed on best pizza lists for the entire world, all located on the same street, it's pretty much pizza heaven. The most famous of them all is Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, and it's specialty, and some claim this to be the greatest food on Earth is their white clam pie, pictured below.
Not being a fan of seafood, I unfortunately have to miss out on that pie, though the fumes that come off it are truly dizzying, here's a picture of a more traditional Pepes pie.
Well, locally, there is a gas station called Town & Country that serves THE BEST chicken gizzards I've had anywhere. Probably chock full of MSG, but I love them all the same. Unfortunately, recently they've been bought out by someone who's renaming them all "Stripes" -- so I don't know if they'll continue to serve quality gizzards.
