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10 Family-Owned Connecticut Grocers Locals Swear By For Their Weekly Shopping

Supermarkets have become so enormous that grocery shopping can sometimes feel like navigating an airport. You walk past endless aisles, search for something simple, and somehow end up spending more time than you planned. That’s why smaller family-owned markets can feel like such a refreshing change. Across Connecticut, family-owned...

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You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Tried The 1-Pound Lobster Roll At This Connecticut Seafood Shack

There are places you visit, and then there are places that quietly rearrange your understanding of what a meal can be. Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough, sitting right on the water in the tiny village of Noank, Connecticut, belongs firmly in the second category. Most people in Connecticut have...

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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 · 4d

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

WATERBURY - Health department inspectors visited 37 Waterbury establishments that serve or sell food in August and cited eight, including a diner and a bowling alley, for serious violations. Health officials visited 38 establishments in July and cited four with serious violations. Priority violations are considered the most serious and...

Waterbury, CT · 6d
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Thirty Dollars Fills An Entire Cart At This Pay-By-The-Pound Connecticut Thrift Warehouse

At checkout, nobody scans your stuff. They just weigh the whole cart, and shoppers have walked out with a bunch of finds for about thirty dollars. The store skips price tags on most things. Clothing, shoes, books, housewares, and random odds and ends land in giant blue bins. Fresh bins...

Hamden, CT · 7d

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You Can Fill An Entire Cart For $25 At This Massive Connecticut Thrift Store

If you’ve been sleeping on Waterbury, Connecticut as a destination worth visiting, the Red White & Blue Thrift Store is about to wake you up in the most satisfying way possible. This is a place where a $25 bill and a willingness to browse can produce a cart full...

Waterbury, CT · 6d

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Eight Connecticut Diners That Still Serve Breakfast All Day To Night-Shift Regulars

When your shift ends at 2 a.m., a plate of eggs and home fries can feel like the best reward in the state. Nurses, truckers, factory crews, and anyone else working odd hours know that most kitchens close long before they clock out. Luckily, Connecticut still has diners that keep...

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Families Across Connecticut Make The Drive For This Children’s Museum Kids Never Want To Leave

A woodchuck named Chuckles helps run a Groundhog Day celebration here every year. Yes, a real woodchuck. Somehow that’s only one of the reasons kids beg to come back. The whole thing started in a school storage closet. An art teacher filled it with treasures from her travels, and the idea simply grew from there.

Manchester, CT · 3d

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Connecticut Lottery player claims $50K from winning Powerball ticket sold in West Hartford

The Hartford resident had a 1 in 913,130 chance of winning the Powerball prize.

West Hartford, CT · 3d

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Major exhibition traces the shared themes and distinct styles of the Wyeth family

NEW BRITAIN, CONN.- The New Britain Museum of American Art presents The Wyeths: Three Generations | Works from the Bank of America Collection from November 20, 2026, through March 21, 2027. The exhibition features remarkable paintings, drawings, and illustrations spanning the early 1900s through the early 2000s, highlighting the Wyeths’...

New Britain, CT · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 .

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d