LUKE VENNER
EXECUTIVE CHEF AT ELM, NEW CANAAN
“I like to recharge with the Up & At ‘Em smoothie from Green & Tonic in New Canaan on my way from the gym to the restaurant. I also enjoy pain-killer cocktails at Valencia in Norwalk on my way home from the beach. But my real guilty pleasure is Shake Shack in Westport. I can usually be spotted there every Sunday afternoon.”
PAT PASCARELLA
CHEF AND OWNER AT BAR SUGO, NORWALK
“I’m a fan of the chicken arepas and margheritas at Latin-inspired Brasitas in Stamford. For wine and cheese, I like to stop in at Barcelona in Norwalk. If I’m not working and in the mood for brunch, I’ll head to The Spread in South Norwalk. For Mexican, I like Rincon Taqueria in Norwalk. I’m a sucker for good rice and beans.”
NUBE SIGUENZA
EXECUTIVE CHEF AT CAVA WINE BAR & RESTAURANT, NEW CANAAN
“After work I like to get together with my brothers, Kleber and Vicente, for a glass of wine and time to chat at 55 Degrees Wine Bar and Restaurant in Fairfield.”
CHRIS BATEMAN
EEXECUTIVE CHEF AT PALOMA, STAMFORD
“For drinks, I go local in Fairfield. Harlan Social in Stamford is my go-to spot for perogies. Molto in Fairfield has a great tapas menu; I like the panzanella and broccoli rabe.”
CARISSA DELLICICCHI
CO-OWNER, THE STAND JUICE COMPANY, NORWALK
“I love the food at Strada 18 in Norwalk because I’m a vegetarian and Dave from Strada always accommodates me by making something special. I also like Bill Taibe’s izekaya-inspired Kawa Ni restaurant in Westport. It’s a great place for drinks because they use such fresh ingredients, including some from Hideaway Farm.”