The
Naugatuck Historical Society is offering a program called Savor Connecticut
that will feature a Connecticut only tasting and presentation on Saturday, February 23, 7-10 p.m. Guests
will be able to sample the flavors of Connecticut, including different wines,
beers and food. They will enjoy a presentation and exhibits featuring the
History of Connecticut Foods by authors Eric Lehman and Amy Nawrocki.
Visitors will sample drinks from Cambridge House Brewery, Two
Roads Brewery, Avery Soda as well as taste wines from local vineyards. Food to
be sampled will include items on the menus of the following restaurants: Tequila
Grill, A1Pizza, Dottie’s Diner, Santos’ Restaurant, Jesse Camille’s, Ayash-Man,
Nardelli’s Grinder Shop, Newman’s Own, G’s Burgers, Fascia Chocolates and more.
The tasting will allow
guests to sample the flavors of these local venues while strolling through the
historic railroad station and enjoying the temporary exhibit The Flavors of
Connecticut featuring artifacts from Avery Soda, the oldest soda company still
bottling in Connecticut, Nardelli’s Grinder Shop, featured on the Travel
Channel and Fascia’s Chocolates, a family run business for generations. The
exhibit will also include artifacts from the Naugatuck Historical Society
archives including pieces from Peter Paul, Naugatuck Creamery and Diamond
Ginger Ale.
Eric Lehman and Amy Nawrocki, authors of “A History of Connecticut
Food: A Proud Tradition of Puddings, Clambakes & Steamed Cheeseburgers”
will kick off the evening with a presentation on the history of Connecticut
foods. Their book includes the history and even the recipes of some historic
dishes long forgotten and some still being made in our eateries today.
The authors sampled the rich fare to be found in Connecticut and their
book shares their experiences and reflects their passion for Connecticut, its
history and all that make this state a wonderland of dining experiences. They
will also have copies available of “A History of Connecticut Wine: A vineyard
in Your Backyard” from their presentation last year available. The authors will
be on hand for a book signing and to answer questions. For more information on the
book http://booksnewhaven.wordpress.com/2012/08/07/283/
Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $25 at the door.
Tickets are available at the Naugatuck Historical Society, 195 Water Street,
Naugatuck, CT, Mountview Plaza Wines and Liquors and the Naugatuck Tax Office
or by contacting wendy.murphy@snet.net.
Tickets include admission to the presentation, tasting, exhibit and
give-a-ways.
For more information call us at 203 729 9039 or email Naugatuckhistory@sbcglobal.net.
To visit the website http://www.naugatuckhistory.com. For area information www.litchfieldhills.com.
