Why is Connecticut an Understated Gem for Foodie Tourists?
Seafood here is amazing, pizza could challenge that of New York and local food. These are just some of the things that Connecticut is known for.
An often-overlooked spot for those who love to travel to try new cuisines, there is something truly unique about the dishes you will find in the third-smallest state in the USA, and here you will be shown what you can get your hands on when you go out to dinner.
Seafood
Starting with what the state is known for, Connecticut boasts a coastline with access to fresh lobsters, oysters, and clams. Usually, lobster dishes would cost a bomb, but thanks to the local fishing industry, compared to a lot of the other states, lobster meals are cheap. They are also everywhere, with most foodie tourists able to tuck into a tasty hot buttered lobster roll in an array of spots, like a local café or a dinner cruise on the Connecticut River. Yes, there are other variants of this dish across New England, but in Connecticut, the hot buttered lobster roll is truly something to keep your eye out for.
Pizza Traditions
In the United States, pizza brings images of Chicago and New York to the forefront.
New Haven, Connecticut, is known for having its own type of pizza. Called “apizza” (pronounced ah-beetz), it is a thin-crust, coal-fired pizza that has immense popularity across the state. Of course, all the traditional pizza toppings will be found throughout the state – from pepperoni to Hawaiian pizza – but a seafood apizza would be an absolute must while in Connecticut.
Farm-to-Table
Many foodies are becoming less than impressed with the miles that a lot of their food has under its belt before it reaches their table, especially in the age of being eco-conscious.
Most restaurants serve locally sourced food, as Connecticut is surrounded by farms, dairies and vineyards. When you travel to Connecticut, you will find menus that will be different every season – that’s even if you go to the same restaurants every season – so in the spring, summer, fall and winter, you are going to have four different action menus. Here’s something unique, fun and tasty.
Diverse Culinary Influences
Last but not least when considering the food landscape in Connecticut is its richness of the diverse and dynamic Connecticut cultures itself. That means that you can get to eat in an Italian place of eating or a Greek café, or even a Portuguese place of eating. There’s also ample fusion cuisines to discover so you will not be bored once you’re selecting restaurants for a dinner out.
No Big-City Crowds
Yes, New York has it’s pizza, but it is by no means a peaceful place for those who may want to consume the pizza without the noise, chaos, and surrounding activity of New York City. However, Connecticut does have a group of small towns, coastal villages and even the rural areas surrounding that may give a less hectic taste buds experience than the larger cities.
This year, so what if you’re in the neighborhood—the curious traveler can go ahead and see what he’s next favorite state food is?
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