Join us Wednesday, October 7th from 5:00 until 8:30 for a Signature New London Event!
The Downtown New London Assoc brings back a popular tradition of celebrating New London at its Annual Fall Food Stroll. Participants experience a vibrant downtown New London filled with people, music, good cheer and welcoming businesses.
Stroll through different restaurants, shops, arts and cultural institutions in downtown New London. Bite-size samples of dishes or drinks that range from seafood to sweets, organic to ethnic and everything in between at the District’s finest eateries are yours with an advanced purchased wristbands as your ticket to taste! Premiere local talent will perform along the stroll route.
Tickets are not yet available !
Buy your wristbands today through the Downtown New London Assoc. https://downtownnewlondonassociation.com
Do not hesitate to get your wristbands early – and save! We only have limited wristbands available.
All purchases are final. Rain or Shine Event. No Refunds.
- Advanced purchased
- Adult $
- Military & Student must show ID upon Wristbands pickup at the office.
- Group 6+
- (for group purchases contact Downtown New London Assoc 860.443-3786 or bjneff1369@sbcglobal.net)
You will pick up your wristbands at Neff Productions Office – 2 State St, New London, CT – Call to arrange pickup 860-443-3786
Performance by:
Wayward Witches
Live music by:
Mystic River Brass Ensemble
Participants 2025:
Sunrise Cafe- The 2023 & 2024 1st place Winner
Dockside
Comfort Catering featuring Blazin’ BBQ
Thames River Gallery featuring- Rico Chow
Water Street Waffle Company
Favorites Bistro Bar
Anchor Down Nutrition
Fiddlehead
New London Elks
Garde Arts Center
The Dutch
The Diamond Pizzeria
La Luna Ristorante
Jasmine Thai restaurant
Cinnamon Grill
Lion House Cafe
Harbor Cantina Restaurant & Bar
The Annex
Coreplus Credit Union dba Scient Federal Credit Union hosting Julies Salsa
Woodfellas
Tox Brewing Co
Yo Barre
Flavours of Life, The Fair Trade Store
The Blue Duck
Check back we will add more as they sign up!
Meet the Judges
But that’s not all, you get to join in the fun too! Cast your vote for Fan Favorite on the day of the event .
Fan Favorite Voting Link below
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085675377603
Judges Bio 2025
A professional chef bringing culinary expertise– Patricia Connair
Pat has been involved in all aspects of the food industry for more than 40 years. After graduating from the College of the Holy Cross and working for the CT Superior Court, she quit her job to professionally pursue her passion for culinary excellence. She moved to Paris and graduated from “Le Cordon Bleu” cooking school, earning the school’s highest level of merit, “le Grande Diplome”.This was a somewhat unique accomplishment for an American woman at that time. She has worked in the industry in Paris, Helsinki, New Orleans, New England and the Tri-state areas. She has been a food critic for the New London Day newspaper, and an active volunteer in New London and Southeastern CT in numerous capacities.
An everyday foodie who knows what locals love- Steven Taylor
Steve while I’m no Bobby Flay or Guy Fiori, I’ve been around the block a few times with All kinds of food and know my way around a kitchen. Starting at a young age, I grew up with an Italian Grandfather who did all the Sunday dinner cooking while Grandma played cards with the parents. As I got older and went out on my own, I learned to cook for myself very quickly and worked in the restaurant industry starting in my teenage years. Dishwasher at Lum’s was my first job. Worked as a server in mostly fine dining or fast casual establishments, learning about food and wine. Later on, I started my own business with a traditional style hot dog cart that I expanded with many offerings including a delicious Italian Sausage sandwich with peppers and onions. Most recently I continue to experiment in my own kitchen with homemade soups, salads, sauce, salsa and pickled veggies from my home grown garden. I still enjoy experiencing new local restaurants and return often to the ones I enjoy most
Well-known celebrity adding some extra sparkle to the night- Reid Burdick
Reid Burdick, a new London native and born-again food junkie. He likes everything except not too big on hot spicy things and usually shy away from garlic because he claims it gives him nightmares. Loves eating all over the place around here in Boston, New York City, and in Vermont, some of his favorite dishes he posts up on his Facebook page. He says I only put up pictures of food that I really like and think that everybody else might enjoy trying.