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🍖🍗 $200 GIVEAWAY FOR @hoodoobrownbbq  🍖🍗 ‼️HAPPY NATIONAL BBQ DAY‼️ @ctbites  + @203local  + @hoodoobrownbbq have partnered to give away $200 worth of gift certificates to celebrate National BBQ Day! To enter the contest: 1️⃣ Follow @ctbites @203local + @hoodoobrownbbq  on Instagram 2️⃣ Like this post 3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments (each additional comment is an additional entry!) 🚨 Share to your stories and reshare to your feed to double your chances of winning! 📧 Sign up for our weekly newsletters on ctbites.com and 203local.com to TRIPLE your chances to win (linked in bio!) The giveaway will run through Saturday, May 23rd at noon at which point @hoodoobrownbbq will choose two lucky winners to each receive a $100 gift card! Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use. #bbq #bbqlovers #ct #connecticut #bbqpitmaster

‼️🍵🥞$50 MOMO MATCHA GIVEAWAY🥞🍵‼️ The only place to find JAPANESE PANCAKES IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY is @momo_matcha_usa at @shopthesonocollection . This is your stop for MATCHA SOFT SERVE, ceremonial grade Matcha drinks, Waffle Cones + more! @momo_matcha_usa is GIVING AWAY two 30g private label ceremonial grade MATCHA tins from Japan-worth $50 -This is the Matcha powder that powers CTbites- for reals-every AM. TO ENTER 1️⃣ Follow @ctbites  + @momo_matcha_usa 2️⃣ Like this post 3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments (each additional comment is an additional entry!) 🚨 Share to your stories and reshare to your feed to double your chances of winning! The giveaway will run through May 25th at noon If you don’t win the giveaway, you can still enjoy @momo_matcha_usa ’s ceremonial grade matcha by purchasing in store or on amazon.com #matcha #matchalatte #connecticut #pancakes #tea

🍎 🥧 $200 GIVEAWAY FOR @silvermansfarm 🍎 🥧 ‼️HAPPY NATIONAL APPLE PIE DAY‼️ @ctbites + @203local + @silvermansfarm have partnered to give away $200 worth of gift certificates to celebrate National Apple Pie Day! To enter the contest: 1️⃣ Follow @ctbites + @203local + @silvermansfarm on Instagram 2️⃣ Like this post 3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments (each additional comment is an additional entry!) 🚨 Share to your stories and reshare to your feed to double your chances of winning! 📧 Sign up for our weekly newsletters on ctbites.com and 203local.com to TRIPLE your chances to win (linked in bio!) The giveaway will run through Tuesday, May 19th at noon at which point @silvermansfarm will choose four lucky winners to receive a $50 gift certificate! Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use. #apples #ct #farm #applepie #conneticut

‼️🦀🍣 FRESH HOKKAIDO HAIRY CRAB available for a limited time at the NEW sushi spot in Southport, @hotaru.southport + ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️OMAKASE for only $68!🍣🦀‼️ We have been huge fans of this NEW intimate sushi haven featuring innovative sushi flown in from Japan, dry aged in house tuna & Wagyu, and hand made soup dumplings+ artfully crafted cooked entrées. But their latest menu addition blew us away, and it won’t be around forever, so get on over to @hotaru.southport and enjoy the HOKKAIDO HAIRY CRAB. This Fresh Hokkaido Hairy Crab is served simply, allowing the clean fresh flavor of the crab to sing, nestled atop a smooth egg custard with subtle hints of crab. It’s outstanding and beautifully presented. NOTE: The Fresh Hokkaido Hairy Crab is a special order and guests need to call ahead to pre-order 203.292.3284 @hotaru.southport is open open during the week 11:20 AM- 9:30PM Closed Tuesdays and they stay open till 10PM on Friday & Saturday 📍3363 Post Road, Southport CT #sushi #sushibar #crab #japanesecuisine #omakase

What started as a Connecticut nacho dream just keeps getting bigger 🧀👑 Huge thank you to @ctbites for this amazing feature on their website about my debut cookbook, Totally Nachrageous realeasing August 25th 🙌 This book has been years in the making, and seeing this story continue to grow means more than I can say. I’m so proud to represent Connecticut and everyone who has cheered on this wild nacho ride from the beginning. The article link is in my bio, so please check it out, share it, and help spread the word. Pre-orders are incredibly important for a debut cookbook, and every click, like, comment, share, and order truly helps bring this book to more people 🥰 Thank you, as always, for the support. Let’s keep spreading the word and help the Connecticut Nacho Guy go national 🧀📚✨ #totallynachrageous #the80s #ctbites #cookbookauthor #nachos🍛

🌮NEW CHEF DRIVEN TACO STAND IN WESTPORT🌮‼️ There’s a new Taco Stand in town and her name is @heytacowestport & guess what… everything on the menu is SEED OIL FREE and features high end ingredients, and a health-forward approach. It’s fast casual Mexican fare done RIGHT! Expect all the common Mexican fare like tacos, burritos, bowls, enchiladas, flautas, nachos, chips and guac, but this chef driven menu from Chef Hector, most recently chef at @jujucantina in Old Greenwich, is anything but standard Mexican. Think slow-cooked Short Rib Birria Tacos, Mahi-Mahi Taco with jicama slaw & cranberry sauce, Crispy Nachos loaded with Chicken Tinga, “Build Your Own Bowls,” a beautiful Mango & Avocado Salad, and the perfect Steak Burrito. Co-owner Malin says “we wanted to be a little bit healthier,” so beef tallow has replaced canola oil, and in their frying, they use organic fera fruit oil, extracted from the fruit grown on hybrid American oil palm and the African oil palm trees. They are also VERY allergen-friendly. If you’re looking for a healthy quick meal that won’t break the bank, Chef Hector has created something special at @heytacowestport , and the locals are already all in! 📍 1550 Post Road East, Westport Hours: Monday-Thursday 11-8 Friday & Saturday 11-9 Sunday 11-7:30 #connecticut #tacos #mexican #streetfood #westport

‼️🍣🥡OG HIDDEN GEM: TENGDA ASIAN BISTRO🥡🍣‼️ If you don’t live in Westport, you could easily miss this local Asian Fusion favorite, featuring an expansive, artfully prepared Sushi menu, modern Chinese dishes, Hibachi & Japanese cuisine. With outdoor patio dining, DAILY Happy Hour 3-6PM & great lunch specials, @tengdaofwestport is also the perfect spot for Mother’s Day! Mom will love the “Sweetheart Roll” shaped like a heart, wrapped in pink soy bean paper & who doesn't love a sushi boat & sake on the patio? DAILY HAPPY HOUR: 3-6pm daily: $6 hot sake, $10 cocktails, $5 sushi rolls, and more! WHAT WE ATE Tengda Sushi Platter Chirashi Sweetheart Roll Sesame Chicken Szechuan Crispy Shredded Beef Wild King Salmon Sashimi Salmon Sashimi Bites ALL the Sake 📍 1330 Post Road E, Westport, CT, 06880 📞 (203) 255-6115 #Sushi #chinesefood #japanesefood #connecticut #asian

🇲🇽 🌮 $200 GIVEAWAY FOR @geronimotequilabar + @camachogarage 🍹🇲🇽 @ctbites + @203local + @geronimotequilabar + @camachogarage have partnered to give away $200 worth of gift certificates to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! 📆 May 5 wraps up the “Five Days of Cinco” celebration at both @camachogarage and @geronimotequilabar & Southwest Grill.  Today’s festivities include: 🌮 @geronimotequilabar and Southwest Grill – Fairfield 🐷Pig Roast Mixer at 4pm featuring pulled pork tacos from the spit 🎶 Live Mariachi Band “Trio Los Pajaros” at 5:30pm 📣 Announcement of the Five Days of Cinco passport winners at 10pm   🌮 @geronimotequilabar and Southwest Grill – New Haven Food & Drink Specials 🤝 Meet and Greet with Coco the Donkey at 3pm 🎶 Live Mariachi Band “Trio Los Pajaros” at 4pm 📣 Announcement of the Five Days of Cinco passport winners at 10pm   🌮 @camachogarage Food & Drink Specials 🎶 Live Mariachi Band “Trio Los Pajaros” at 5:30pm 📣 Announcement of the Five Days of Cinco passport winners at 10pm To enter the contest: 1️⃣ Follow @ctbites + @203local + @geronimotequilabar + @camachogarage on Instagram 2️⃣ Like this post 3️⃣ Tag a mom in the comments (each friend in a separate comment is an additional entry) 🚨 Share to your stories and reshare to your feed to double your chances of winning! 📧 Sign up for our weekly newsletters on ctbites.com and 203local.com to TRIPLE your chances to win (linked in bio!) The giveaway will run through Tuesday, May 12th at noon at which point @geronimotequilabar + @camachogarage will choose one lucky winner to receive a $100 gift certificate from each restaurant! Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use. #cincodemayo #mexican #margarita #connecticut #newhaven

‼️🍕🎸$100 FOOD TRUCKS ON THE RIVER GIVEAWAY🎸🍕‼️ WIN $100 to use at ANY FOOD TRUCK at "Food Trucks On The River” MAY 29-30Th, the ultimate Spring party with live music, 25+ food trucks, beer & wine bars, family friendly activities & more! 🏆WINNER RECEIVES: $100 for use at ANY truck the day of event🏆 👉TO ENTER GIVEAWAY 👉FOLLOW @celebrateshelton & @ctbites 👉LIKE this post and TAG at least one food truck & live music loving friend in the comments. 🏷️The more people you tag, the more likely you are to WIN. BONUS LOVE FOR SHARING THIS POST! 👉Winner announced May 14th This free-to-attend event welcomes all, with a suggested donation of $5 per person to help support future community programming. 2026 LIVE MUSIC LINEUP 🗓️ Friday, May 29 *MAIN STAGE* 🎶 @weareharsh 🎶 @roost_the_band 🎶 @daze_in 🗓️ Saturday, May 30 *LISTENING LOUNGE* Sponsored by @libertybankct 🎶 @hitchandthegiddyup Trio 🎶 @itscharlotteroth ft. @will_earley 🎶 @masonpetersonmusic 🎶 @rileymcotton 🎶 @christine_bile_music 🎶 @melikemany 🚚 Food Trucks on the River Details 📅 Day 1: Friday, May 29 · 5pm - 10pm 📅 Day 2: Saturday, May 30 · 11am - 8pm (Rain Date: Sunday, May 31) 📍 Veterans Memorial Park - Shelton, CT 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 All Ages 🎟️ $5 suggested donation at the door 🎶 30+ food trucks, live music, craft beer & wine, local artisans & vendors, and more! 🎶 #celebrateshelton #sheltonct #203local #ctevents #foodtrucks

‼️ 🌹🐓 $200 GIVEAWAY FOR @gardencatering 🌹🐓‼️ @ctbites + @203local + @gardencatering have partnered to give away $200 worth of gift certificates to celebrate Mother’s Day! Happy Mother's Day to every mom doing her best every day - you are seen, you are loved, you are appreciated and you deserve the gift of the best chick nugs in CT! To enter the contest: 1️⃣ Follow @ctbites + @203local + @gardencatering on Instagram 2️⃣ Like this post 3️⃣ Tag a mom in the comments (each friend in a separate comment is an additional entry) 🚨 Share to your stories and reshare to your feed to double your chances of winning! 📧 Sign up for our weekly newsletters on ctbites.com and 203local.com to TRIPLE your chances to win (linked in bio!) The giveaway will run through Friday, May 8th at noon at which point @gardencatering will choose four lucky winners to each receive a $50 gift certificate! The winners will be announced on Mother’s Day and they will need you to DM your full name & email address in order to receive your gift card. Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use. #connecticut #chicken #sandwich #lunch #ctfoodie

@popupbagels & @sabatinotruffles are celebrating National Truffle Day with LIMITED EDITION TRUFFLE BUTTER at the Fairfield CT location served TODAY, May 2nd from 8AM-11AM 🍄‍🟫🧈 If you miss the CT event, you can also score the shmear at 🍄‍🟫 Union Square, NYC: Sunday, May 3 You can also find TRUFFLE BUTTER AT ALL @popupbagels locations while supplies last! #bagel #truffles #ct #bagels #breakfast

‼️🇹🇭🍜$300 GIVEAWAY TO CT'S BEST THAI SPOT, NOW OPEN IN BLACK ROCK, BRIDGEPORT🍜🇹🇭‼️ Voted “The best Thai food in New Haven,”@september_blackrock is NOW OPEN in downtown Black Rock with a stunning interior that transports you to a Thai beach resort and outstanding authentic Thai food with a modern twist. WE ARE GIVING AWAY THREE $100 GIFT CARDS TO @september_blackrock ———————————————— TO ENTER GIVEAWAY 1️⃣ Follow @ctbites + @september_blackrock 2️⃣ Like this post 3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments (each friend in a separate comment is an additional entry) 🚨 Share to your stories and reshare to your feed to double your chances of winning! Winner will be announced May 11th ———————————————— From the beautifully presented PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE SALMON served in a half pineapple to the THAI TACOS, every dish on this menu is brilliantly flavorful and deeply delicious. WHAT WE ATE -Pla Nung See Ew: Whole Steamed Bronzino with ginger, mushroom bell pepper and sweet chili -Pineapple Fried Rice with Grilled Salmon -Fried Trout Mango: tomato, onion, long hot, Thai basil -Tom Yum Noodle Soup -Crispy Pork Belly -Thai Tacos -Fried Calamari -Saigon Crispy Rolls -Pad See Ew -Tamarind Shrimp #connecticut #thaifood #restaurant #asianfood #bridgeportct