Karaoke at Chifrijo's in Ansonia to benefit Greater Valley Salvation Army in Ansonia

 

Karaoke night at Chifrijo's Restaurant to benefit Salvation Army in Ansonia

 

Patronize Emma's Pavilion in Ansonia Nov. 14, support St. Mary-St Michael School

 

Patronize McDonald's Wednesday, support Derby High School baseball team

 

Shakespeare in the Bar on tap at Olives and Oil in Seymour

IT'S BACK!

Our FIRST Shakespeare in the BAR! Since 2019!

MARCH 22 and 23rd at Olives and Oil in Seymour!

TICKETS ON SALE SOON!

Shared from the Valley Shakespeare Festival Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' features downtown Derby restaurant

Turnback Tuesday is hoping a mystery has been solved. The restaurant Jack’s Quick Lunch, 311 Main St., Derby, was located next to the Home Trust Co. at 293 Main St.

The Home Trust building was built in 1901 and the fact that this postcard was produced sometime between 1907 and 1915 narrows down the search.

Going through city directories numerous times has finally come up with a possibility. There was a restaurant located at 311 Main St. owned by John McKiernan (Jack) in 1907. No other restaurants have been listed at this address.

John lived at 462 Howe Ave., Shelton, which is located directly across the street from the Derby-Shelton Bridge, making it a quick walk to work.

Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Ansonia community welcomes Zuppardi's Pizza takeout shop

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce President Bill Purcell, at left, chats with Ansonia 3rd Ward Alderman Joe Cassetti Tuesday at the soft opening of Zuppardi's Slice Shop & Takeout Apizza at 58 Beaver St.  The shop is in the 3rd Ward.

ANSONIA - The long-awaited Ansonia branch of Zuppardi's is open. The West Haven-based family business held a soft opening Tuesday.

Here are some photos from the celebration:

  Owner Jimmy Ormrod and Mayor Cassetti.

Read Valley Independent Sentinel correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich's story about the new shop here. 

The Hub to host giveback day/night for Ansonia Soccer Club

ANSONIA - This Saturday The Hub, 313 Main St., will donate 20 percent of the restaurant's profits from that day to the Ansonia Soccer Club.

Chifrijo to present Latin Fest 2021 in Ansonia

 

Chifrijo is a Peruvian restaurant at 242 Main St., Ansonia.

Chifrijo in Ansonia to host fundraiser Wednesday for son of murder victim

 

Ansonia restaurant to hold fundraiser for murder victim's son

Patronize The Hub in Ansonia Sunday, support Prendergast PTO

Massimino's Ristorante in Ansonia to celebrate grand opening

Restaurant in downtown Ansonia to hold grand opening Thursday

From the City of Ansonia:

"Palma Restaurant, 252 Main St., Ansonia (across from City Hall) will have its official grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday. 
"Please welcome our newest eatery to the downtown landscape. Food samples will be available."

Restaurant adventure in Ansonia a pleasant surprise

Check out this impromptu restaurant review written by a friend, Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo:

Last night after a meeting we decided to try something a bit different than usual (for two Italians) and give this new Polish Restaurant a shot (What the heck). 
And we discovered something wonderful, as well as different (to us): the Warszawa Polish Restaurant at 350 Main St. in Ansonia. 

Photo from Facebook

At first we were intimidated as it felt like we just stepped back in time. 
We initially felt almost out of place ... like we were suddenly, no longer in Ansonia? Anyhow our pleasant server seated us and presented the menus. 
The menu offered simple traditional Polish foods (the kind of comfort food that I'v heard my Polish friends talk about). 
We panicked at the sight of a foreign language until we saw the translation offered on the opposite side, and we were relieved. 

I ordered sautéed mushrooms as my appetizer and the Polish sampler which was comprised of stuffed cabbage, pierogis, potato pancakes, and a medley which I didn't know what it was ... Truth be told, I loved it and cleaned my plate ... everything was perfect!

So I must tell you to try out this gem of a Restaurant on Main Street in Ansonia! It's a wonderful destination!

*This is a slightly edited version of what Rich posted on Facebook. Now I know I have to try out this downtown restaurant! 

Patronize Bridgeport restaurant, support Adam's House in Shelton

July 11 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Join us for Adam's House Give Back Summer Eats Event at Hub & Spoke!

Enjoy a great meal with their American tapas menu consisting of signature times such as scratch made sausage and fresh ground burgers. 

Ten percent of all food sales for the day will go to Adam's House.

Hub & Spoke Restaurant

3001 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport

Adam's House, a grief education center, is at  241 Coram Ave., Shelton.

Fundraiser at Shelton restaurant to support Ansonia Animal Shelter

Cooking class in Ansonia to benefit Junior Achievement of Western CT

Ansonia restaurant to host fundraisers in August for animal shelter

Recuperation journey: Celebrating another milestone

No more restrictions on going out to eat! We had to celebrate Thursday night and go out after I got the good news from my nephrologist. He told me to "have fun."

I can't eat from a buffet or salad bar, which I already knew. 
As you can see I ordered a huge pasta entree, and there's plenty more for dinner today. 
The three of us have lots of food left over, so that's another plus: no cooking!