Connecticut Food & Drink

Abrantes Bakery

Abrantes Bakery

NBC Connecticut's Jason Hawkins takes us inside Abrantes bakery in Hartford, where Portuguese baked goods have been the specialty of one Hartford woman for the past 28 years. Watch »

Jan 23, 2013
Feast: Bean and Leaf

Feast: Bean and Leaf

Jason Hawkins takes you to the Check out this Watch »

Jan 7, 2013
1st Look's Best of Food 2012

1st Look's Best of Food 2012

Join host Ali Fedotowsky as we take a look back at some of the best foodie moments on 1st Look this year. Watch »

Dec 16, 2012
Ali Bakes with the

Ali Bakes with the "Ace" himself at Duff's

Ali heads to Duff's Cake Mix to see if she can hang with the Ace of Cakes himself, Duff Goldman. Watch »

Dec 10, 2012
A Dessert with Everything But The Kitchen Sink

A Dessert with Everything But The Kitchen Sink

Why choose your toppings when you can have them all at once. At Culina in Los Angeles, there's a dessert... Watch »

Dec 10, 2012
Get Up Early for a Doughnut from Glazed and Infused

Get Up Early for a Doughnut from Glazed and Infused

When does your alarm go off? If you work at Glazed and Infused, its before the sun is up! Ali gets up early to feed... Watch »

Dec 10, 2012
Francois Payard Shows Ali the Secret Behind FP Patisserie

Francois Payard Shows Ali the Secret Behind FP Patisserie

Francois Payard is the name in French pastries, and he's just opened a new patisserie in Watch »

Dec 10, 2012
Explore the World of Chocolate at the Chocolate Show

Explore the World of Chocolate at the Chocolate Show

Looking to get your chocolate fix? The place to go is the Chocolate Show! Ali samples the best chocolate... Watch »

Dec 10, 2012
This Week on 1st Look: Get Ready for a Sugar High

This Week on 1st Look: Get Ready for a Sugar High

Join host Ali Fedotowsky Saturday after "Saturday Night Live" on NBC. Watch »

Dec 6, 2012
55 Cent Whoppers

55 Cent Whoppers

Between Dec. 6 and Dec. 9, a Whopper will cost you a measly 55 cents. Read »

Dec 6, 2012
Homemade Edible Holiday Gifts

Homemade Edible Holiday Gifts

Christmas cookies are great, but why not make something different this holiday season? We have three... Watch »

Dec 5, 2012
Easy Ways to Save on Holiday Groceries

Easy Ways to Save on Holiday Groceries

Food shopping can be very pricey around the holidays, but it doesn't have to be. Here are three easy ways to... Watch »

Dec 5, 2012
Three Amazing Kitchen Gifts for the Holidays

Three Amazing Kitchen Gifts for the Holidays

Looking for a useful, nifty gadget to give someone? Here are three gift ideas for food-loving friends and... Watch »

Dec 5, 2012
Free Burger on Jim Day

Free Burger on Jim Day

If your name is Jim, James, Jamie, Jaime, Jaimie, Jami, Jamey, Jameson, Jimmy, Jimi, Jim, Jimbo or some... Read »

Dec 4, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts Loses Bid to be Called

Dunkin' Donuts Loses Bid to be Called "Best Coffee in America"

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected an application by the restaurant chain to trademark "Best Coffee... Watch »

Nov 28, 2012
Pepe’s Pizza Plans West Hartford Location

Pepe’s Pizza Plans West Hartford Location

On the agenda for the Nov. 27 West Hartford Town Council meeting is an application for Pepe’s Pizza to open... Read »

Nov 26, 2012
Ali Blends a Boozy Smoothie at Cocktail Bodega

Ali Blends a Boozy Smoothie at Cocktail Bodega

Love drinking, but hate the hangovers? Just head for the Lower East Side and grab yourself a boozy smoothie... Watch »

Nov 20, 2012
Fried Turkey: Don't Get Burned

Fried Turkey: Don't Get Burned

Firefighters warn of the dangers associated with popular turkey fryers just in time for Turkey Watch »

Nov 20, 2012
1st Look Loves: El Toro Blanco

1st Look Loves: El Toro Blanco

Chef Josh Capon and owner/partner John McDonald bring you El Toro Blanco, a guacamole bar you'll... Read »

Nov 19, 2012
How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

A few simple diet and exercise tips can help you avoid packing on the pounds. Collette Wieland reports. Watch »

Dec 5, 2012
Comcast NBC Connecticut Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride
Cancer affects too many Connecticut residents. It's time to beat cancer once and for all! Read more
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