We were heading to Deer Valley in the morning, busy trying to pack and get everything we needed ready to bring for my dad’s (Eric’s granddad’s) 90th celebration and the TV spot we’d be doing. I would have preferred not going out but had RSVP’d that Eric and I would be attending the opening of State Street Bistro in Bridgeport late last month. I couldn’t back out, as I’d been told before by the PR person that the chefs plan a special multi-course sit-down meal for all the press invitees.
Eric and I jumped into the car and headed toward 211 State Street, the address on the printed invitation. Ah, we figured, we’d have a nice meal and just slip out early. When we got to the restaurant we easily found parking across the street. Lucky, we thought.
Chris Klein, the general manager, was as surprised to see us holding the printed invite as we were to see the empty restaurant.
“We’re in the Twilight Zone,” I whispered to Eric as we double checked the info on the card in my hand.
Chris explained that they had changed the date of the dinner at this newly opened French bistro. We told him we hadn’t a clue about that, as we didn’t notice any “Change of Date” email — there wasn’t any!
Hospitable Chris invited us to have a drink before heading back, which turned into an entire meal consisting of yummy appetizer (Pate du Camp $10 served with a grainy mustard that complemented the texture of the pate and Early Summer Corn Chowder 
$9, topped with fresh lobster and minced cilantro); rib eye Steak au Poivre $29 with a brandy cream sauce and Roasted Duck ala Orange $26 — all washed down with Hob Nob Pinot Noir, 2006.
We think we lucked out, having Chris all to ourselves to tell us all about State Street Bistro, and we got to select the foods that we wanted.
If you’re in Bridgeport, CT – do stop by; we think you’ll be welcomed by the staff and pleased by the foods.
State Street Bistro, 211 State Street, Bridgeport, CT 203.540.5705
www.statestreetbistro.com
Thanks Bonnie and Eric!
We really enjoyed your company and are very pleased you enjoyed yourselves. Come back soon!
Chris
Having had the same situation happen to me and my wife, not the press invite, but the somewhat seclusion of just 2 or 3 tables and the staff i would highly recommend going to the state street bistro whether busy or slow this is a restaurant that if supported will make it through the ages, which will be the reason i will be returning very soon to the wonderful smells which arise from the kitchen and the hospitality given by the staff fit for a king and queen returning home to their own dining table after a travel. Best wishes s.s.b. and good luck (not like you need it)