Double G Events, Planning + Design: January 2014

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

shameless plug :: the spread restaurant | spreadOUT catering

Soooooo my friend owns a really dope restaurant. That is all.

Just kidding ... that is definitely NOT ALL. If you haven't been to The Spread restaurant in South Norwalk yet or haven't heard of it (which is sacrilege) then you must drop all plans this weekend and go. Immediately. Like now.

The Spread owners Christopher Hickey, Christopher Rasile, Shawn Longyear and Andrey Cortes officially opened their garage doors to the famished in October 2012 and have since won over stomachs in Fairfield County with their love of food and ever changing seasonal and eclectic menu. With culinary nods from CT Bites, Food Dudes, Fairfield County Foodie, OmNomCT all the way to the Boston Globe (yes, Boston) this place should most definitely be on your "Must Eat" list. Not to mention FIVE (yes, five - I like to repeat myself) awards in The 2014 Readers' Choice Awards, Connecticut Magazine for Best New Restaurant, Best in Overall Excellence, Best Brunch, Best Appetizers and Best Cocktails (try the Tea Bag).

In 2014 they are bringing their ridiculous deliciousness to you with SpreadOUT Catering. So loosen those belts because Chef Carlos Baez's talents will be able to be enjoyed anywhere you wish. Enough writing and let's just look at pictures of some of their food.

Seared Lamb Saddle | Wild Mushrooms | Black Garlic | Brussel Sprouts

Crispy Pork Belly Bites | Maple Syrup | Chili Flakes | Pickled Rhubarb

Seared Squid | Espelette Pepper | Scallions Roasted Shrimp | Caramelized Onion Quinoa Cake

Beef Tongue | Arugula | Truffle | Bruschetta

Scallops | French Green Lentils | Black Truffle Butter

Veal + Ricotta Meatballs | Anson Mills Polenta | Fontina Fondue

Grilled Hanger | Duck Fat Potatoes | Porcini Butter

Garlic Roasted Prawns | Tomato Fregula | Green Olives

Grilled Portuguese Octopus | Fingerlings | Crispy Chorizo

Black Truffle Risotto Balls | Truffle Honey

MY MOST FAVORITE BALLS IN THE WORLD!

Spread Bread | Duck Confit | Smoked Ricotta | Arugula | Dried Tomato

The Spread is located in the heart of downtown South Norwalk at 70 North Main Street and is open seven nights a week for dinner as well as Sunday Brunch. Give a call and make a reservation or get some deets for your next catered event, off-site or in-house!

www.thespreadsono.com | (203) 939.1111 | Executive Chef: Carlos Baez

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Happy Eating!

Thursday, January 16, 2014

throwback :: shannon + johnny

When Shan and J-Mo came to me to plan their wedding, my answer was of course, WORD! We had all been friends since high school and it was more than an honor to be asked to be their Wedding Planner ... and a lot of pressure, EEEK! All those people from high school? This needed to be flawless!

We couldn't have asked for a better day for their wedding on June 23, 2012. As their families and friends gathered at Trinity Episcopal Church in Southport, CT (where we all gathered years ago, before Junior Prom to get on the shuttle buses - no drinking of course!) it was like a reunion to see all the familiar faces! What a supah fun day watching two high school friends get hitched and getting to celebrate with a room full of old homies. Not to mention Shannon killed it in her dress from The Plumed Serpent Bridal! Dang guuuurl!