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PLAINFIELD SCOOP: New bakery coming to Plainfield!

Cora’s Cakes will be officially opening the doors of its storefront on November 7th at 1383 Norwich Road in Plainfield! The new bakery will host a ribbon cutting / grand opening celebration on 11/07 from 11am to 5pm, or when sold out. ​. The bakery serves a variety of cupcakes,...

Plainfield, CT · 8d
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This Connecticut Seafood Market Is So Fresh Locals Keep Coming Back To Stock Up

Buying seafood for dinner can be a little intimidating. You want something fresh, but you also want to know you’re getting something worth taking home. That’s why finding a dependable seafood market can feel like such a win. A Connecticut seafood market is drawing attention for its fresh...

Enfield, CT · 10d
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This Quiet Connecticut Buffet Serves An All-You-Can-Eat Feast For Surprisingly Affordable Prices (Yes, Seriously)

Buffets are dangerous for anyone who loves getting their money’s worth. You arrive thinking you’ll have a sensible plate, and suddenly you’re considering another round because something across the room looks too good to ignore. Now imagine finding one that doesn’t make your wallet nervous. One...

Wethersfield, CT · 10d
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This Family-Run Massachusetts Steakhouse Has Been Serving Prime Rib and Blueberry Cornbread Since 1956

Blueberry cornbread shows up in the bread basket before your steak even arrives. It sits right next to cinnamon rolls and garlic onion rolls, like dessert decided to show up early. Then comes the prime rib. One cut on the menu carries the name Fred Flintstone, which tells you plenty...

Massachusetts · 3d
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Gone forever: The 3 most beloved Connecticut restaurants that recently closed

Connecticut has endured another round of restaurant goodbyes, and this one reaches from a South Norwalk bakery café to longtime Italian dining rooms in Stamford and South Windsor. Together, these…

South Windsor, CT · 3d

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The Prime Rib At This Massachusetts Restaurant Is Worth A Road Trip From Anywhere In The State

There are places you eat, and then there are places you remember, and the 1761 Old Mill in Westminster, Massachusetts falls so firmly into the second category that it almost feels unfair to every other restaurant in the state. Pull up to this millpond gem just once, and you’ll spend...

Westminster, MA · 3d

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This Massive Massachusetts Grocery Store Is Worth A Road Trip For Its Huge Holiday Selection

A model train runs along the back wall of this grocery store, right above the dairy case. I can’t think of a better way to make buying milk feel like a small adventure. The store opens at 6 AM and stays open until midnight, seven days a week. That gives you a lot of hours to plan a holiday feast.

Massachusetts · 3d

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Celebrity Chef Gives High Marks To "Retro" Diner In Massachusetts

Recently, they came up with a list of the very best "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" in every state across the country.

Massachusetts · 5d

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Step Back In Time At These 10 Old-Fashioned Diners In Connecticut

Looking for old-fashioned diners in Connecticut where every visit feels like stepping back in time?. These 10 diners deliver classic eats and the kind of cozy nostalgia you’ll want to come back for!. 1. Curley’s Diner (Stamford) Curley’s Diner in Stamford is one of those places that stops...

Connecticut · 5d

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ALDI opening new location in Massachusetts

ALDI is opening a new location in Massachusetts next week.

Swansea, MA · 10d

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This Classic Massachusetts Diner Makes One Winter Dish So Good It Is Worth A Road Trip

Hot roasted turkey gets piled on Texas toast, then buried under stuffing and gravy. Mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce ride along on the side. That is basically Thanksgiving, folded into one plate and served any day of the week. The dish carries a family name, too. It’s called Grandma Elsie’s...

Middleborough, MA · 2d

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You’ll Need Both Hands For The 10-Inch Hot Dogs At This Cash-Only Connecticut Drive-In

There’s a place in Middlefield, Connecticut where a hot dog isn’t just a hot dog, it’s a full commitment. Guida’s Restaurant is the kind of place that makes you question every food decision you’ve ever made before discovering it. Let’s start with the obvious.

Middlefield, CT · 7d

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This Connecticut Italian Market Packs House-Made Sausage, Fresh-Baked Bread And Old-School Deli Favorites Under One Roof

A serious Italian market can make your dinner plans obsolete before you have made it halfway past the counter. That is not necessarily a problem. When food is being prepared with old-school attention, shopping becomes less about checking items off a list and more about deciding what deserves space in the refrigerator.

Newington, CT · 7d

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From Mass. to Maine, these 6 New England pizzerias stand out

Food enthusiasts in Massachusetts and across New England have new bragging rights, as a national roundup of the country's most acclaimed pizzerias highlights several local culinary heavyweights. According to a state-by-state guide of award-winning pizza destinations published by Food & Wine, the region is home to internationally recognized pizzaiolos, century-old...

Massachusetts · 8d

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Connecticut pizzeria expanding frozen pizza into grocery stores. Here's where.

Silver Sands Pizza is now offering its mozzarella, margherita and tomato basil varieties as frozen entrees.

Milford, CT · 5d

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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 · 4d

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New York and New Jersey restaurant chains are expanding into Connecticut. Here's where.

People aren't the only things coming into Connecticut from the Empire State - restaurants are migrating here as well. In the past year, a number of eateries from both the New York and New Jersey area have opened outposts in Connecticut. The restaurants offer everything from Mediterranean cuisine to classic smash burgers, and bring that iconic Tri-State Area flare to the Nutmeg State.

Connecticut · 8d

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This Connecticut Mediterranean Bakery Keeps Old-World Traditions Alive With Homemade Baklava And Traditional Pastries

Chocolate baklava has its own trademarked name here. It’s called chocklava, and there’s even a coconut version that sounds like pure mischief. The lineup doesn’t stop there. Lebanese, Turkish, and Greek baklava share the counter, built with walnuts, pistachios, almonds, honey, cardamom, and cinnamon. You can even...

Connecticut · 1d

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Restaurants to try with friends in WeHa Center

Imagine this: It’s a Friday or Saturday night after a long week of tests and hard work, and you and your friends plan to go out to de-stress and debrief about life. You plan to spend time in West Hartford Center that night, so you plan the outfits and whose house you’re heading to after the food. You plan everything except one thing: the destination. One of the biggest yet simplest complications I have when going out to the center is where my friends and I will eat. And because it’s such an unnecessary step to suffer through, I’m here to give it to you straight up: top five restaurants in WeHa Center you should try with your friends when you’re out next time on one of those weekend nights.

West Hartford, CT · 1d

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A Connecticut Bakery Is Making Ordinary Cupcakes Look Anything But Ordinary With Its Creative Flavors

Cupcakes used to be pretty straightforward. Pick your favorite cake flavor, add some frosting, and you’re all set. But apparently, somebody decided that wasn’t nearly adventurous enough. One Connecticut bakery is giving the familiar cupcake a creative makeover with flavors that go beyond the usual expectations. Now I’m...

West Hartford, CT · 18h