CONNfection- Connecticut Food and Wine Showcase

The Waterbury Neighborhood Council will host the second annual CONNfection event, a showcase featuring Connecticut made food and wine, on Thursday, March 27, from 6p.m. – 9p.m. at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased by phone at 203-346-2000, online at www.palacetheaterct.org, or in person at the Box Office, 100 East Main Street in Waterbury.

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CONNfection attendees will have the delight of sampling some of the best home grown and homemade products that Connecticut has to offer, including pasta, sausages, artisanal breads, gourmet olive oils, specialty condiments and relishes, biscotti, cookies, chocolates, cupcakes and more.

Guests will also have the opportunity to sample a variety of beer and wine from local breweries and vineyards, as well as Onyx Moonshine, the first legal moonshine to be brewed in New England. The list of vendors scheduled to appear include 1249 Restaurant, The Bites Company, Fascia’s Chocolate, The Grotto Restaurant & Mrs. G, recent “Cupcake Wars” winner Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes, La Molisana Sausage, The Olive Oil Factory, Pasta Gallery, The Provender of New Morning Market, Saha Sauces LLC, Sweet Confections by Regina LLC, Sweet Maria’s, and more to be announced.

CONNfection is sponsored in part by The Good Life Wine and Spirits, as well as the City of Waterbury’s Arts and Tourism Commission. Proceeds from the event will be used by the Waterbury Neighborhood Council for their work on behalf of all Waterbury neighborhoods, including downtown where the Palace Theater is prominently located.

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ChowderFest at Bridgeport’s Webster Arena

The 6th annual “Chowderfest” is taking place on Sunday, February 2 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Webster Bank Arena on 600 Main Street in Bridgeport. Chowder is a long time New England favorite and the brisk month of February is the perfect time to sample this delicious Connecticut staple.

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At this fest you are the judge of this competition pitting 28 award winning chefs against each other. When you arrive, you get a pencil a ballot and a spoon! Then you are invited to slurp down 32 decadent samples of chowder, soup and bisque! It is up to you to vote and to determine who is the best!

This popular event is held annually as a pre-event to the Super Bowl on Feb. 2 — fans of this event like to call it the “Soup – er Bowl”! The event runs until three so football fans have plenty of time to get home to watch the big game.

Chowderfest is one of the best deals around. It’s just $12 (adults) $5 kids (6-12). Tickets are on-sale at the arena box office. SAVE $2 on each adult ticket when purchased at advance at any New Haven or Fairfield County Stop & Shop through January. Kids receive FREE chef hats, stickers and more while supplies last.

This incredible fundraiser benefits Connecticut Food Bank. Get your tickets early to avoid box office lines. Come dressed in your favorite football jersey. Grab the in-laws, the neighbors, co-workers and car pool down for all the fun.

For tickets visit http://www.websterbankarena.com.