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This Connecticut Bakery Still Makes Italian Favorites The Old-School Way, From Cannoli To Freshly Baked Focaccia

Italian bakeries have a wonderful way of making you forget what you originally came to buy. You might have one particular pastry in mind, but then something else in the display case starts looking very tempting. And suddenly your simple shopping trip gets a little more complicated. One Connecticut bakery...

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Connecticut bakers are bringing joy back to election day, one cake at a time

Election day can be described in many ways: stressful, overwhelming, anxiety-inducing — and the list goes on. But in Hartford, Connecticut, it's a piece of cake — specifically a mutli-tiered red, white and blue patriotic cake decorated with an American flag, stars and a bald eagle made entirely of frosting.

Hartford, CT · 6d
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Eight Connecticut Pizza Joints Outside New Haven That Locals Have Loved For Decades

New Haven gets most of the pizza headlines, but Connecticut’s love for a good pie stretches far beyond Wooster Street. Some of the state’s most loyal pizza crowds gather in Stamford, Derby, Mystic, Willington, and other towns where the same family recipes have been feeding regulars for generations.

New Haven, CT · 8d
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Road-Trippers Should Plan A Stop At These 6 Connecticut Diners Open Since Before 1960

Connecticut has a long and proud diner history, and some of the best stops are still serving breakfast in buildings that went up when Eisenhower was in office. The six diners on this list all date back to before 1960, and every one of them is still open and feeding hungry travelers today.

Connecticut · 8d
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Skip NYC And Head To This Connecticut Small Town For Old-Fashioned Eats, Traditional Italian Pizza, And An Artisan Bakery

If you're looking for a destination for a foodie's dream getaway, New York City is probably high on your list. It's one of the most famous food cities in the world, and NYC is teeming with excellent restaurants. But let's say you've been there, looking for something different, don't wish to spend quite as much, or all the above. Allow us to introduce your new favorite town: Kent, Connecticut. Just over two hours from NYC, Kent is one of the most foodie-friendly towns in the United States.

Kent, CT · 6d

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NEW IN CT: 17 Connecticut Restaurant Openings for November 2026

Here are the hottest restaurant openings and foodie finds for the month of November in Connecticut. Scroll down to check out this month’s list which includes offerings of all kinds imaginable, from smoothies to fine dining, breakfast to dessert, African, Brazilian, Chinese, Greek, Italian, and even a few local favorites expanding their businesses with added locations. What a great month for CT foodies!

Connecticut · 8d

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A sandwich shop with 'all-day sauce' to a Pacific-inspired bar: 7 new CT restaurants for November

New restaurant options include Burger Barn with its handcrafted smash burgers and hi’Amba, opened by restaurateur Bill Taibe.

Connecticut · 8d

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Connecticut bakers are bringing joy back to election day, one cake at a time

Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.

Hartford, CT · 6d

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A sandwich shop with 'all-day sauce' to a Pacific-inspired bar: 7 new CT restaurants for November

Here are seven new restaurants that Connecticut diners can enjoy in November, including a new sandwich shop serving up an "all day sauce," a bar serving up Pacific-inspired cuisine and a new eatery from a notable Westport restaurateur. The casual eatery offers "high-quality, handcrafted favorites" for lunch and dinner, according...

Connecticut · 8d

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Eight Waterbury eateries, including a bowling alley, cited for serious health violations in August

Health department inspectors visited 37 Waterbury establishments that serve or sell food in August and cited eight for serious violations.

Waterbury, CT · 8d

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This Connecticut All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant Has A Conveyor Belt And Unlimited Rolls

Watching sushi travel past your table on a conveyor belt sounds dangerously entertaining. Especially when you’re hungry. Instead of staring at a menu and trying to make one perfect decision, you get the excitement of seeing different rolls appear right in front of you. At one Connecticut Japanese restaurant,...

Oxford, CT · 9d

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Dave Portnoy gives high scores to 3 Connecticut pizzerias on latest visit

Portnoy is best known for his "One Bite" platform, in which pizzerias are given a grade out of 10 based on "one bite."

Connecticut · 10d

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8 Old-School Connecticut Delis With Grinders So Good, They’re Worth The Drive

Ready to find the best old-school delis with grinders in Connecticut?. These 8 delis serve up hearty sandwiches and classic flavors that’ll keep you coming back for more!. 1. Franklin Giant Grinder Shop (Hartford) The name says it all, and Hartford locals have known it for a long time.

Connecticut · 17d

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Treat Yourself To The Best Pizza In Connecticut At This Cozy Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant

Somewhere in Meriden, Connecticut, a little white building with a brick oven is quietly making the best pizza in the state, and most people drive right past it. The Little Rendezvous doesn’t advertise itself aggressively, doesn’t have a neon sign visible from the highway, and certainly doesn’t need a social media influencer to tell you it’s worth your time.

Meriden, CT · 19d

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This Tiny Connecticut Cafe Serves Up Massive Burgers That Are Almost Too Big To Eat

Somewhere along a quiet stretch of road in Stevenson, Connecticut, there’s a little gray building that has absolutely no intention of impressing you with its looks, and that’s exactly what makes it so impressive. Lake Zoar Drive-In is the kind of place that rewards the curious, the hungry,...

Connecticut · 19d

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Popular restaurant The Charles in Old Wethersfield closes doors after just 6 years

A popular restaurant in Old Wethersfield announced on Monday afternoon that it is closing its doors after six years in business. The Charles, located in the historic 1790 E.G. Robbins House on Main Street, announced the closure on its website and social media. The announcement gained lots of attention on social media.

Wethersfield, CT · 7d

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Generations Of Connecticut Families Have Ordered Ice Cream At These 6 Old Dairy Bars

Some ice cream stops in Connecticut have been part of family summers for decades. Grandparents ordered cones at the same counters where their grandkids now line up after ball games and beach days. This list covers six dairy bars, parlors, and farm creameries with deep roots, from a university scoop...

Connecticut · 8d

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Opening of Candy Scott – Gorgy & Luis Malave Jr. Write To Rise Book Cafe

Something special is brewing! 💛 Join us on November 4th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, as we celebrate the opening of Candy Scott -Gorgy & Luis Malave Jr. Write To Rise Book Cafe with a ribbon-cutting ceremony! Thank you honorable Mayor Bobby Sanchez for your continued commitment to keep empowering educational programs with educational purposes for our communities!

New Britain, CT · 8d

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The Cash-Only Connecticut Country Market Where You Can Fill A Cart With Groceries Most Stores Do Not Carry

Bring cash and leave a little extra room in the cart, because this is not the sort of market where the shopping list stays in charge for long. The fun comes from spotting groceries that rarely turn up at the usual supermarket. A shelf you almost skipped can suddenly hold...

Connecticut · 11d

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Connecticut grocery changes: Second Aldi opens in Bristol as Stop & Shop closes in Clinton

Connecticut has seen a flurry of supermarket and other retail openings and closings this week. A Maryland-based organic grocery chain plans to open its first Connecticut store in Stamford in 2027. Mom's Organic Market will take over part of the former Fairway Market space at 689-699 Canal St. in Stamford....

Bristol, CT · 11d