Italian Kitchen

 In a perfect world we all wish we could travel, see the world and taste the cuisine from all over the world. But in reality, many of us are not as lucky to do so. Our second option is eating at places who brings a part of their country, their culture, their flavors. Italian kitchen in Fairfield, CT does just that. I have never been to Italy but I am sure the Italian Kitchen gives you that same vibe as if you were standing in Grandmas kitchen in Italy. When I first walked in I instantly smelled all these aromas, the pizza dough, the sauces, the herbs and not to mention the big hello how you doing from Dom the chef and owner of the Italian kitchen.
   Its my first time here and Dom made me and my business partner feel welcomed like we were regulars. With an open concept you can see what the chef is preparing for you in the kitchen. Nothing is hidden and its entertaining to see him work. They also have a bakery counter where you can get some homemade biscotti, fresh filled cannolis and more. Dom asked us what were we looking to eat, we were just looking at everything and he mentions he was working on a "Breakfast Pizza". My business partner and I looked at each other and with out hesitation... yes, we'll take that!!
   He begins to make the pizza and describing it, bacon, egg, cheddar cheese and Angus beef. While making our pizza Dom gives us a little history of the family business and where the name came from. We shared our story of our business and the love of photography, sports and food. We felt like we came into his home and he was making us a meal. Finally he brings this steaming hot pizza straight from the oven and the first this I notice was this beautiful sunny side up egg dead center of the pizza. Then he cuts the pizza in front of us and watched this egg slowly drip on every slice with the bacon and Angus beef every where. The well anticipated first bite was much more than expected, DELICIOUS! The egg is the first thing you taste leading the way for the crunchy bacon and nice smokey taste of the beef. All these flavors complimented each other so well, it did feel like breakfast you can eat for lunch and dinner as well. 

Italian Kitchen
Tel.: (203) 955-1700
1700 Post Rd,
Fairfield, CT 06824 

Mon - Wed:	09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Thurs - Sat:	09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday:	09:00 AM - 07:00 PM

They also have classes on how to make Fresh Mozzarella

Sub Queen LLC

Everyone loves a fine dining experience, but when I think of food many of times I think of comfort food . Sub Queen here in Stratford, CT gives me the fix I need when I think of a delicious cheesesteak or some crispy sweet and spicy Asian inspired wings. When you first walk in you get that neighborhood vibe where the locals come to eat great food. It's not a big place, but spacious enough to have room to sit back and enjoy the environment. During football season this is the place to hang out come Sunday. All the Steelers memorabilia and signs, down to the family photos laminated onto the table tops to show the families love of football. With affordable prices throughout the menu you can't go wrong with any selection. Not to mention, the quality and quantity is well worth the price. From grinders to salads to wraps -even kids meals there is something for everyone looking for that good tasty food fix.
 On my visit I ordered the "chili cheese steak", yes I said chili! This unique version of a classic was my first time having it Once it arrive to my table I was so happy I ordered it . It was massive!. The chili and the smooth cheese sauce, meat overflowing the bread was nothing more than spectacular. I doubted myself if I can finish it, but I sure was gonna try. With a side order of cheese fries I was in for a challenge. The first bite was as expected, food falling down my chin, with a big punch of flavor. The spice of the chili had a good kick, but not overwhelming where you lose the taste of all the other ingredients.

Another item I had to get were Neet,s special Asian wings. I am a sucker for wings and these wings were in my top 3 places to get wings. These spicy, sticky sweet wings where amazing!! Good for any day, but especially on football Sundays when ypour sitting back and enjoying the game with friends. With several TV's on the wall you can do just that! Order all the different types of wings and share. Drop by and enjoy some food. Leave a comment and share your experience. I plan to go back and try the Po Boy, I hear it's on point!

Sub Queen LLC
1459 Stratford ave.
Bridgeport CT 06607
Hours: Sun - Sat 11:30am - 9:00pm

Who am I

 My name is St.V. Padilla. I was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and raised most of my childhood in Puerto Rico. I am proud father of a 4 year old boy. Growing up I found a high interest in sports where I excelled' I attended the University of Bridgeport, graduating with  Bachelors in Fine Arts.  For the last 13 years I was a preschool teacher and loved my job. However, as the years passed I suddenly felt I was missing something. cooking has been a passion of mine. My wife has always supported and encouraged me to go after what I love and cooking professionally became my next goal. I left my job to pursue this dream but I didn’t know where to start. Ironically a friend sent me an email with an application for a 12 week culinary training course. I was taken back a bit because I couldn’t believe plus, it was being offer just 10 minutes from where I live. Soon after applying, I received a phone call informing me that I was accepted into the class! I was so happy but I didn’t know what to expect. 
On orientation day I knew then that it wasn’t your ordinary class., I saw that it was going to be a challenge and that I had to earn that certificate at the end of the program. My teacher and now mentor Chef Raquel Rivera-Pablo took me under her wing and showed me there is more to cooking then just putting food on a plate. Food to me is personal. It was always shared with family and friends and its something I always connect with that memory. My son has an interest in cooking and I plan to share my knowledge and new ventures with him. As my passion continues to grow and I find new recipes and work with new ingredients, I plan to share my experiences with you as well so we can experience this wonderful culinary journey together.