Every Tuesday Kevin talks all things food with Alex from CT FoodGirly. It’s that time of year when you can almost smell the giant pretzels, bratwurst, and big steins of beer. Oktoberfest! Even if you’re not able to travel to Germany for the real deal there are plenty of places here in Connecticut to celebrate.
Here are all the events Alex mentioned:
Today is National Pepperoni Pizza Day. Pepperoni was voted number 1 pizza topping
Q: This is the number 1 topping people say does NOT belong on pizza
A: Fried eggs
Milford Oktoberfest
September 23rd and 24th
Beer garden and German food, live music, and a bratwurst eating contest
Eastside Restaurant – Waterbury (restaurant only)
Giant pretzel, potato pancakes, herring, pot roast, goulash, schnitzel, German chocolate cake, apple strudel
East Rock Brewing – New Haven
Oct 8
German inspired food and live music and games
Powder Ridge – Middlefield
Oct 1
Live music, beer sampling, women and men’s keg toss, stein holding contest, and food trucks