OT: Dinner in BPT

[UConnDad]

Testo's is the place for great Italian in Bridgeport. I recommend the Frutti de Mare. I get it Fra Diavlo. And get a table in the bar.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Shandal's Vegetarian Cafe. Tiny spot specializing in Jamaican vegetarian food. The owner is the man.

Also, going to Two Roads is an option too. Easy on/off I-95 access.

Brewport is a good bet since it's good and close to the arena. However, it gets packed before Webster Bank events.

 

[blue93]

If timing is an issue, Chef's Table in Fairfield is always a quick, reliable, casual, inexpensive and relatively healthy option that has something for everyone.

I read this as "Chief's Table"... This place is getting to me.

 

[TGW93]

Brewport is good.

Check out Harlan Haus - Home - Harlan Haus

 

[uconnphil2016]

I read this as "Chief's Table"... This place is getting to me.

Chiefs Table—casual fans welcome

 

[Travelman6]

Not the best looking place, unfortunately.

I find that many times the best places aren't the best looking and hole in the wall type places.

 

[Ewekon]

Backwards. R&R is outrageously overpriced for what you get. Joseph's is miles better, though not as convienent to the arena.

Harlan Haus is really really good - give that a try. Almost as close and much less pricy.

Totally second Harlan Haus. Great brews and an absolutely super re imagining of an old bank building. Reasonable on the wallet.

 

[Stinger92860]

Testo's is the place for great Italian in Bridgeport. I recommend the Frutti de Mare. I get it Fra Diavlo. And get a table in the bar.

Best frutti de mare I’ve had

 

[AAC Guru]

Hello CT Dining and Entertainment Council,

My wife and I are going to see Impractical Jokers at Webster Bank Arena Friday and need to get dinner beforehand. Recs for dinner in BPT?

DJ2.0

I saw them at MSG. I hate to say it, but their live show stinks. I find the television show to be mostly hilarious, but the only one who is comfortable live is Sal.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Hello CT Dining and Entertainment Council,

My wife and I are going to see Impractical Jokers at Webster Bank Arena Friday and need to get dinner beforehand. Recs for dinner in BPT?

DJ2.0

Well usually when im in Bpt im not there because id rather be anywhere else.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Well usually when im in Bpt im not there because id rather be anywhere else.

Great input thank you.

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

I saw them at MSG. I hate to say it, but their live show stinks. I find the television show to be mostly hilarious, but the only one who is comfortable live is Sal.

I get the sense they are a bit cringeworthy in a forced comedy setting.

The show is hilarious though.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I saw them at MSG. I hate to say it, but their live show stinks. I find the television show to be mostly hilarious, but the only one who is comfortable live is Sal.

What is the live show? Is it like improv? Do they just kinda show clips from the show and joke about it? Tickets were Christmas gifts from my wife.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Well usually when im in Bpt im not there because id rather be anywhere else.

I'm always surprised when a food thread generates Ignored Content, so I followed my curiosity. Kudos for consistency.

 

[Taco]

If you are okay with vegetarian (in a feminist bookstore), Bloodroot in Bridgeport actually has excellent food imo.

Went here years ago & the food was good. You kind of serve yourself - except for beer or wine. I don't see this place working for fans of that show though - no offense

 

[Adios]

I find that many times the best places aren't the best looking and hole in the wall type places.

Place I mentioned went out of business anyway.

 

[Sky ball]

When I lived in Bpt. in the 1980's there was a great Italian Restaurant downtown or just on the edge. Area looked a bit dilapidated but the place was a popular, old style Italian restaurant with an Italian band...the works. Right out of the Sopranos. Knowing Bpt. there probably were some notorious figures there. Not a Pizza joint. Anyone know the name or remember? Is it still there? Last time I was there was 1987.

 

[Ewekon]

Hello CT Dining and Entertainment Council,

My wife and I are going to see Impractical Jokers at Webster Bank Arena Friday and need to get dinner beforehand. Recs for dinner in BPT?

DJ2.0

Where did you go? How was it?

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

We’re eating before we leave LOL

 

[ClifSpliffy]

When I lived in Bpt. in the 1980's there was a great Italian Restaurant downtown or just on the edge. Area looked a bit dilapidated but the place was a popular, old style Italian restaurant with an Italian band...the works. Right out of the Sopranos. Knowing Bpt. there probably were some notorious figures there. Not a Pizza joint. Anyone know the name or remember? Is it still there? Last time I was there was 1987.

venetian garden.. nearby was ocean sea grill. ah, r.i.p. old family friends....

 

[AAC Guru]

We’re eating before we leave LOL

How did you like the show?

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

How did you like the show?

It was better than I thought. Each guy pretty much had a monologue. A few new clips. Traffic getting into the arena and out of the garage after was the worst I’ve ever experienced though.

 

[Adios]

The parking garage should have been placed where the gravel lots are right now.

Typical Connecticut urban developmental mismanagement.

 

[aceboon]

So this is why traffic downtown was backed up to a ridiculous level tonight

 

[8893]

The parking garage should have been placed where the gravel lots are right now.

Typical Connecticut urban developmental mismanagement.

So this is why traffic downtown was backed up to a ridiculous level tonight

The traffic flow around there was horribly planned.