Cherry Street East
Situated in the affluent town of New Canaan, Conn., Cherry Street East has been serving quality American cuisine since 1977. After a kitchen fire demanded thorough remodeling in 2006, Cherry Street East is once again the reining king of burgers in Fairfield County. That's because its high quality beef is ground fresh daily and cooked to perfection. You can also enjoy other classic American bar food like chicken wings, nachos and tuna melts, as well as more ambitious dishes like panko-encrusted crab cakes. On Sunday nights during the summer Cherry Street East serves up a complete turkey dinner, giving guests just another reason to be thankful.
Cherry Street East
45 East Ave.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-1515
cherrysteast.com
Match
Match has consistently ranked high among restaurants in Norwalk's chic SoNo neighborhood, where cutting-edge eateries that rival those in Manhattan are commonplace. Reservations are a must at this hip locale where you'll encounter world-class service and a tantalizing menu filled with unique recipes. Try the pan-crisped "all crab" cake, homemade pumpkin gnocchi or short rib and oxtail fettuccini and you'll see why Match receives high marks for its innovative American cuisine.
Match
98 Washington St.
South Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-1088
matchsono.com
Joe's American Bar & Grill
Voted best American restaurant in Fairfield Weekly's 2009 Reader's Poll, Joe's American Bar & Grill offers simple yet delicious food straight from the cookbook of Uncle Sam. This busy chain restaurant in the heart of Fairfield, Conn., features a large open dining room complete with fireplace and two outdoor patios. While you won't find anything super fancy or unusual, all the classics are here, including New England clam chowder, cobb salad, and traditional Reuben sandwiches. Joe's also offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year.
Joe's American Bar & Grill
750 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 319-1600
joesamerican.com
Article Written By Charlie Higgins
Charlie Higgins is a writer, translator, editor and social-media consultant based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Originally from Connecticut, Higgins holds bachelor's degrees in media studies and music from Oberlin College. He currently works for the financial inclusion and microenterprise news website Microdinero.
