Connecticut has some regional specialties that would satisfy the fussiest of eaters. Families that enjoy dining out and trying local delicacies will enjoy the choice of foods in Connecticut. Influenced by the English and seafood options, Connecticut has developed its take on American cooking.
Listed below are some of the foods you must try.
Colonial Foods
Connecticut is packed with food influences from around the globe. When the Puritan settlers arrived in Connecticut they brought some of their English cuisines with them, food such as potatoes, baked beans, Johnny cakes, and cranberries. With this created some wonderful dishes heavily influenced by the west and enjoyed by those visiting the area.
You can find some of these traditional dishes at Redding Road House which is a historic bed and breakfast and popular with tourists.
Clambakes and Cod
Seafood is very popular anywhere in New England thanks to its location close to the Atlantic. Fresh Lobster and clams give Connecticut the fresh ingredients to cook up a seafood storm. Connecticut excels at clambakes and cod dishes. Not only is the fish the freshest, the locals know what they’re doing when it comes to creating the local dishes. One of the local restaurants to try is the Chef Clyde Ripka of Ripka's Beach Café.
New Haven Pizza
New York and Chicago are famously known for their pizzas but supposedly the very first pizza which is the New Haven Pizza consists of crispy crusts and lushest tomato sauce combined with oregano and sprinkled with Romano Cheese. Originating in Connecticut the New Haven Pizza is popular with the little ones and even adults too!