Food News for Fairfield: Week of March 31

Tabouli Grill is opening soon in Southport in the spot formerly occupied by Ole Mole at 3381 Post Road.

is boasting a few new vodka flavors behind the bar including Three Olives Grape, SKYY Dragonberry and SKYY Blood Orange.

has just announced an exciting event called Dine With Design, an event connecting land and plate bringing together several talented chefs from Harvest to Heat cookbook to create dishes inspired by the landscape of New Canaan's National Trust Historic Site.  Bill Taibe will be one of five featured chefs at the exclusive event. Tickets are now available online.

 will host "A Vernal Epicurean Experience," a fund-raiser and wine tasting, on Saturday, April 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at .

Craving Japanese food? Our poll for the area's best Japanese restaurants yielded many great options. For nearby hot spots, try

Featured Recipe:  recipe for Sea Bass with Artichokes and Blood Oranges.

Restaurant Recommendation:  A Taste of Napoli can be found in Fairfield at . Try the outstanding ricotta gnocchi or Polpettine.