KENT, Conn.  — The town’s second annual Restaurant Week kicked off with the debut “Sip & Savor” event to give area residents a taste of what local restaurants offer their patrons.
The kickoff event at the Kent Community House unfolded as a vibrant celebration of flavor, craft, and community spirit.
The evening invited guests to wander from table to table to taste and indulge as local restaurants, wineries, and culinary artisans from Kent, Cornwall, Warren, and Gaylordsville showcased their creativity.
Attendees voted “Best Appetizer” and “Best Cocktail/Mocktail.”
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From artfully plated bites to thoughtfully mixed drinks, each offering captured the unique character and culinary passion of the region.
Live entertainment was provided by the band On The Road AgainÂ
Kent Restaurant Week will continue through Saturday, May 9, offering prix fixe and special menus at participating restaurants, giving diners the opportunity to explore the region’s vibrant culinary scene at exceptional value.
The event, which started last year, is sponsored by the Kent Chamber of Commerce.
Melanie Fahey of Fife ’n Drum pours a cup of black cherry margarita for the guests. Photo by Deborah Rose
Sophia Gjonaj, a manager at 45 On Main, scoops samples of ice cream to patrons of the inaugural Sip and Savor event. Photo by Deborah Rose
Julia Hernandez, whose parents own The Villager in town, happily serves Marty Lindenmayer, former Kent first selectman, guacamole and other fare at The Villager’s table. Photo by Deborah Rose
A Kentmopolitan – made with Litchfield Distillery vodka, 5th State Distillery nutmeg, Rock Cobble Farm orchid and indigo, cranberry, and lemon –were available from Ore Hill and Swyft. Photo by Deborah Rose
Lynn Scoville, of Cornwall, left, and Fran Goodsell, of Kent, chat about the variety of samples from the participating restaurants. Photo by Deborah Rose
Ronald Goldstein and his daughter, Willow, 4, share a meal together after making their rounds at the restaurant tables. Photo by Deborah Rose
Bourbon bacon cannolis were on the menu at the 109 Cheese & Wine table. Photo by Deborah Rose
Fig and brie S’mores were a popular item for those who attended the inaugural Sip and Savor event. Photo by Deborah Rose
The Warren General Store/Town Center Wine & Spirits represented itself by offering samples of The General’s Cheyenne cheese crisps. Photo by Deborah RosePhil Fox, president of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, left, steps away from the festivities for a moment to take a photo with Michael Ferreira, owner of The Restaurant Week Company, which coordinated the Sip and Savor event, which kicked off the second annual Kent Restaurant Week. Photo by Deborah Rose
Deborah Rose is a lifelong writer, photographer, poet and award-winning journalist. As assistant editor of the Kent Dispatch, she brings us more than 25 years in community journalism and, as a lifelong...
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