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Connecticut Magazine - July 2025

Favorites Bistro Bar: Eat + Drink

"Haitian street food in a 'cute' location brings variety to New London's Bank Street."

We were thrilled to be featured in Connecticut Magazine! See the beautiful spread covering our story, our food, and our vibe.

May 31, 2025

79 Spectacular Dishes From Restaurants Worldwide For Seafood Month

Here are a list of seafood dishes around the world to inspire your taste buds for National Seafood Month! From Crystal’s luxurious Nobu-style black cod to Wymara Resort’s Caribbean seafood claypot in Turks...

Mar 10, 2025

20 Cocktails And Dishes To Enjoy In Honor Of St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is observed on March 17, a festive occasion often marked with parades, wearing green and enjoying Irish food and drink.

If you usually have corned beef and cabbage or a ...

March 27, 2025

CT LIVE!: Braised Short Ribs from Favorites Bistro Bar

The secret is out! We were so honored to be featured on

NBC Connecticut on March 27, 2025, and now we're bringing our kitchen directly to you.

Our owner and the heart behind our menu, Majan, is...

Feb 11, 2025

These Connecticut restaurants offer multi-course Valentine's Day menus

Whether you're celebrating romantic love,
great friendships
or still on the lookout for a partner, there are plenty of events around Connecticut this Valentine's Day. But if...

Apr 30, 2025

5 Brunch Spots In New London Mom Will Love

NEW LONDON, CT — Mother's Day is almost here, and it's time to show the mom in your life how much you care by making special plans ahead of schedule. Whether you call a restaurant directly or make a ...

January 8, 2025

Soup Jamou in New London, Connecticut

At Favorites Bistro Bar, owned by two Haitian immigrants, Soup Jamou is one of the most beloved dishes on our Caribbean-American menu. I learned how to make the soup in my mother’s kitchen.