From gelato in Fairfield and New York to pizza at Brewport, Pollo al Prosecco at Osteria Romana, and a neighborly St. Patrick’s feast, this week was a blend of comfort, connection, and the kind of meals that make a new place feel like home.
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What I Ate This Week: Tapas Nights, Carbonara Perfection & A Steakhouse Feast (Mar 2 – 8)
From tapas and sangria at Barcelona Wine Bar in Fairfield to an unforgettable carbonara dinner at Trattoria A’Vucchella and a steakhouse-style family feast at home, this week blended cozy leftovers, Italian classics, and one seriously memorable Saturday dinner.
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What I Ate This Week: Blizzard Cooking, Bethel Burgers & Sunday Ragu (Feb 23-Mar 1)
From a February blizzard and Zuppardi’s pizza to Notch8 burgers in Bethel and a Sunday of slow-simmered bison ragu and homemade lasagna, here’s what I ate this week.
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What I Ate This Week: Presidents Day Burgers, Steak Nights & Italian Comfort Cooking (Feb 16 – 22)
From a Presidents Day burger at Prime 111 to steak at The Sinclair and a weekend of Chicken Scarpariello, meatballs, and Chianti, here’s what I ate this week in Fairfield County.
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What I Ate This Week: Business Travel, Italian Comfort & a Pizza Party Finale
From Charlotte dinners at Sixty Vines to an Italian combo at Sapore in Trumbull, homemade chicken cutlets, and a Paw Patrol birthday fueled by Colony Grill, here’s what I ate this week.
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What I Ate This Week: Commute, Comfort and Conversations (Feb 2 – 8)
A cozy February edition of What I Ate This Week in Fairfield CT — from homemade gluten-free Chicken Piccata to tapas at Barcelona Wine Bar, burgers at Archie Moore’s, French onion soup in Trumbull, and a classic Super Bowl Sunday chili spread.
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What I Ate This Week: Home, Healing, and a Taste of the Tropics (Dec 8 – 28)
Over the last three weeks, food became a source of comfort, celebration, and connection. From home-cooked Italian classics during a challenging week, to sun-soaked meals in the Bahamas, and finally Christmas cooking filled with tradition and family, this stretch captured what The Amore Life is all about — slowing down, cooking with intention, and savoring moments together.
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What I Ate This Week: Simple Plates, Standout Bites & A Giada Win (Dec 1 – 7)
A hectic week meant lots of leftovers and quick meals, but a few standout bites brought some much-needed joy: Romanacci’s Penne alla Vodka with Chicken, a fantastic Chicken Francese and Brunello-filled dinner at Testo’s in Monroe, and a delicious Roman-Style Chicken inspired by Giada—made gluten-free with Arborio. Not every week is glamorous, but there were still moments worth savoring.
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What I Ate This Week: From Fairfield to Charlotte and Back Again (Oct 13 – 19)
A week of great eats between Fairfield and Charlotte — from cozy hometown favorites to Southern bites and Italian indulgence. Highlights include A’Vuchella’s unforgettable cavatelli, Cosetta’s breakfast perfection, and evenings filled with good food, wine, and laughter.
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What I Ate This Week: Cozy Fall Nights, Comfort Food & Classic Favorites (Oct 6 – 12)
From homemade tortellini and chicken cutlets to lasagna at Testo’s and a whiskey tasting in Danbury, this week’s menu was a perfect mix of cozy fall comfort and local flavor. Discover the best bites, pizza stops, and savory dishes that made the week of October 6–12 unforgettable.
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What I Ate This Week: Amsterdam Misses, Fairfield Favorites, and Family Food Wins (Sept 8-14)
From Schiphol pizza fails to Fairfield foodie wins, this week’s meals spanned Amsterdam pubs, hotel dinners, and finally, Italian comfort at A’ Vucchella. Work meetings in Zaandam brought forgettable canteen lunches, but evenings offered redemption with a coworker’s BBQ and cozy meals at home. Back stateside, I dove into orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe, college football snacks, and indulgent gluten-free cupcakes from Alina’s Cakes. A week that started with travel chaos ended on a sweet (and savory) note.
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Trattoria A’Vucchella – Sorrento Flavors in Bridgeport
Discover Trattoria A’Vucchella: a Bridgeport gem where Sorrentine childhood flavors, from limoncello to homemade pastas, come alive. Authentic dishes, lively atmosphere, and heartfelt service—it’s a taste of Italy that will keep calling you back.