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December 9th Holiday Dinner Plans

On Wednesday, December 9th, the Newington Art League, Inc will have its annual Holiday dinner this year at Portofino’s restaurant in Kensington. This social event is for members (and their significant others) to celebrate the Holiday spirit and enjoy a meal together. The address of Portofino’s is 246 New Britain Rd in Kensington. The festivities will begin at 6 pm, ending at 8:30.

Newington, CT · 3d
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10 Connecticut Italian Markets Where Imported Foods Make Grocery Shopping Feel Like A Trip Abroad

Grocery shopping gets a lot more interesting when the shelves are filled with things you don’t normally see. Suddenly, you’re reading unfamiliar labels and wondering what you could make for dinner. Italian markets are especially good at sparking that curiosity. Across Connecticut, specialty Italian markets bring imported foods...

Connecticut · 4d
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The Unassuming Connecticut Deli Locals Swear Stacks The Best Reuben In The State

Somebody once called this Reuben the sandwich that has launched a thousand road trips. I believe that line, mostly because the menu lists a Baked Salmon Reuben too. The deli behind it sits in a plain shopping plaza in Connecticut. It has served Jewish deli classics since 1972, and the pickles hit your table free.

Connecticut · 4d
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Owner of The Charles Restaurant sued for tens of thousands of dollars; couple say they paid deposit for wedding

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - After a popular Wethersfield restaurant suddenly closed its door this week, the I-Team found the restaurant’s owner is being sued for tens of thousands of dollars. The sudden closure was a surprise to everyone, including a young couple who says they were supposed to get...

Wethersfield, CT · 5d
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10 Secret Connecticut Bakeries That Are Absolutely Worth A Weekend Road Trip

A weekend drive sounds much more appealing when there’s a good bakery waiting at the other end. Especially one you’ve never heard of before. I love the thought of discovering a little shop that makes you wonder why nobody mentioned it sooner. Sometimes the most enjoyable food outings begin with a simple craving and a bit of curiosity.

Connecticut · 2d

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8 Classic Connecticut Italian Restaurants Where Families Have Been Eating for Generations

Connecticut takes its Italian food seriously, and some of its best tables have been feeding families for generations. This list covers eight spots, from century-old pizza ovens on Wooster Street to a riverfront pasta shop in Groton where noodles are cut to order. A few are white-tablecloth dining rooms built...

Connecticut · 3d

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Retailers roll out Thanksgiving meal deals, pre-cooked feasts to help families save

NEWINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - Between the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pies, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner can add up quickly. To help budget-conscious families stretch their dollars this holiday season, major grocers and local specialty markets across Connecticut are offering everything from low-cost ingredient bundles to fully prepared, heat-and-serve feasts.

Connecticut · 4d

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Mohegan Sun guest hits $1,025,913.22 Dragon Link Grand Jackpot

Mohegan Sun guest hits $1,025,913.22 Dragon Link Grand Jackpot A guest from Lake Peekskill, NY, won a $1,025,913.22 Grand Jackpot on the Dragon Link slot ... The post Mohegan Sun guest hits $1,025,913.22 Dragon Link Grand Jackpot first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Connecticut · 5d

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Feid brings Ferxxo – The Green Star Tour to PeoplesBank Arena in February

Feid brings Ferxxo – The Green Star Tour to PeoplesBank Arena in February Global Latin music icon Feid announced the upcoming Ferxxo – The Green ... The post Feid brings Ferxxo – The Green Star Tour to PeoplesBank Arena in February first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Hartford, CT · 3d

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The Legendary Clock Museum In Connecticut That Many People Overlook

How many times do you check the time without giving the clock itself a second thought? Probably more than you’d care to admit. But clocks become much more interesting when you start looking at how people made them centuries ago. One Connecticut museum celebrates the history of clocks and...

Bristol, CT · 3d

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This Connecticut Flea Market Is So Packed With Food And Finds You’ll Stay Till Closing

Bonsai trees, exotic fruit, sneakers, and Italian sausage can all share the same dirt lot here. That alone tells you this weekend market plays by its own rules. The story goes back roughly a century, to a downtown farmers market. It moved a few times as the city grew, then landed on its current spot more than 50 years ago.

New Haven, CT · 5d

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These 7 Old-School Connecticut Lunch Spots Will Fill You Up For Around $10

Want to find the best old-school lunch spots in Connecticut without emptying your wallet?. These 7 legendary Connecticut lunch spots serve up big flavors and even bigger memories!. 1. Capitol Lunch (New Britain) There’s a sign on the front of this place that says “Hot Dogs” and “Famous Sauce,” and...

Connecticut · 8d

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9 Connecticut Apple Orchards Where Fall Weekends Mean Cider, Donuts And Pie

One Connecticut orchard has been in the same family since 1746. That means its apples were around before America had a flag, a president, or a single pumpkin spice latte. Ten generations later, the cider donuts are still rolling out. Talk about a family business that knows how to commit.

Connecticut · 4d

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Jersey Boys 20th anniversary tour coming to The Bushnell in Hartford in March 2027

Jersey Boys 20th anniversary tour coming to The Bushnell in Hartford in March 2027 Single tickets for the Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning musical Jersey ... The post Jersey Boys 20th anniversary tour coming to The Bushnell in Hartford in March 2027 first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Hartford, CT · 3d

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9 Connecticut Pizzerias Baking Apizza With Charred Crusts And Fresh Toppings

Get this: one Connecticut pizzeria has been firing up a coal oven since 1925. That’s a hundred years of char. Talk about a slow burn. The family behind it still runs the show, too. Then there’s a newer spot serving a Steak Fajita Pizza right next to a classic...

Connecticut · 3d

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Mystic Seaport Museum debuts Lantern Lights: A Mystic Holiday on December 3

Mystic Seaport Museum debuts Lantern Lights: A Mystic Holiday on December 3 Mystic Seaport Museum is launching Lantern Lights: A Mystic Holiday, a new December ... The post Mystic Seaport Museum debuts Lantern Lights: A Mystic Holiday on December 3 first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Connecticut · 4d

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Fill An Entire Cart For $30 At This Connecticut Thrift Store That Locals Are Obsessed With

There’s a store in Newington, Connecticut where locals show up with empty carts and leave looking like they just won a very affordable game show. Savers has built a devoted following in this corner of Connecticut, and one visit makes it immediately obvious why people keep coming back week after week.

Newington, CT · 7d

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Manchester pizzeria sees business increase after Dave Portnoy review

MANCHESTER, Conn. (WFSB) - Randy’s Wooster Street Pizza in Manchester received an 8.1 out of 10 from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy during his One Bite Pizza Reviews. Portnoy calls Connecticut the best state in the world for pizza. The restaurant recently received the rating, and staff say business...

Manchester, CT · 6d

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This 18th-Century Connecticut Barn Was Transformed Into a 5,000-Square-Foot Entertainment Space

Unless you are dedicated to colonial living, chances are the ancillary structure on your property is not being used as originally intended. That’s certainly true for one Fairfield County family of six, who transformed an old dairy barn into 5,000 square feet of ebullient entertaining space—and then some.

Fairfield County, CT · 6d

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8 Historic Restaurants In Hartford, Connecticut That Locals Swear By

A restaurant that’s been around for decades must be doing something right. Especially when people keep returning even as newer places open all around it. I love hearing about dining spots that have become part of a city’s history. Imagine how many conversations have happened over those tables, or how many families have celebrated special occasions there.

Hartford, CT · 7d