Wilton Food News

This weekend don’t miss the third annual Chowda Fest held on Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at in Westport. More than 20 different chowders, soups and bisques will be available for sampling with proceeds benefiting the Connecticut Food Bank.

Beekeeping as a Hobby will teach you about obtaining, hiving and harvesting honey beginning on Feb. 9. at . Class information & registration at Wilton Continuing Education.

Olive oil tasting for Chiapetta, an organically grown first cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, Feb. 5 at the from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Interested in starting a farm? You may want to attend the “Starting Up a Farm” session at the Memorial Room, at $25 per person. E-mail for tickets.

Spring 2011 CSA’s are open for registration. Spots go quickly, visit the Fairfield Green Food Guide for a list of nearby farms.

A photo recap from ’s monthly underground dinner Souterrain, which recently hosted an incredible spread inside Norwalk’s Lillian August.

The Fairfield Indoor winter farmers market at will be held this Saturday through from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 1873 Hillside Road, Fairfield. 

The Westport Farmers Market  will be held Thursdays at , at 7 Sylvan Lane.

Restaurant Pick: , a quintessential New England scene that embraces local produce located at 24 Cannon Road, Wilton.