Jeff,
Casey’s is a find. Wonderful Irish bar, with Shamus behind the stick, and an authentic Irish B’fast that goes about a thousand calories. Thoiugh you’re not into bars, a fun place for weekend brunch, with a spacious, sunny patio. (if and when summer finally arrives) You almost forget it is bar food.
Magee’s is fast, convenient and tasty, yes, but I deduct points for the paper plates.
I don’t get to Sylvium more than once o rtwice a year because of the wait, but have never been disappointed. Resrvations during the week highly recommended. Only parties of 5 for more can reserve on Fri and Sat night, and sometimes the wait is up to an hour, with no room inside to stand. Cozy but crowded.
At first, I didn’t expect much from FISH because of its location on Bedford, the mecca of millenial al fresco dining and socializing, and hardly a culinary hot spot in town. (maybe that context contributes to what’s “off” for you) But having tried FISH before or after a film at the Avon, I think its the best seafood in Stamford. My salmon, which I like cooked pink/rare, is always done to perfection, unlike other restaurants where the chefs rarely get it right for my taste.
Their choices of sauces and sides are wonderfully paired. If this place were on the water, I think it would get accolades. But on Bedford it seems orphaned.
Colony pizza is of course Stamford Institution. Anyone interested in sampling the city’s cuisine needs to try the iconic hot oil and sausage. No intention of starting the Pizza War, especially with Fortina and the Luigi Bianca nearby,just about Local Eats.
As for Columbus Park, I still think it’s the best Italian around, but didn’t include it because your treatment there was concerning.
