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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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10 Historic Connecticut Bakeries That Have Stood The Test Of Time

Food trends have come and gone countless times, yet certain bakery doors keep opening every morning. Longevity like that deserves attention. Recipes may evolve and display cases may look different, but the bakeries that survive for generations usually understand something important about keeping customers hungry for another visit. Connecticut has...

Connecticut · 9d
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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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This Hole-In-The-Wall Burger Joint In Connecticut Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere

Some places don’t need a fancy sign or a velvet rope to tell you they’re special, and Zack’s Burgers and Shakes in Berlin, Connecticut is exactly that kind of place. The outside looks like it could be your neighbor’s house, and that’s honestly part of the charm.

Berlin, CT · 9d
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9 Bathroom Habits in Connecticut That Could Make Other Americans Uncomfortable

A Connecticut weekend can move from a shoreline campground to a river campsite with very different facilities. The bathroom habits that cause friction are often assumptions carried from one setting into another: expecting a flush toilet everywhere, using a sink for dinner cleanup, or treating a shared counter as private storage.

Connecticut · 11d

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For injured bats and other wildlife, these volunteers are a lifeline

This story has been updated. Maureen Heidtmann’s fourth call of the day was for a big brown bat stuck in a glue trap. She hoped to save its life, even if its wing had to be amputated. She was able to coach her other callers through a variety of...

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

CT Insider

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CT Culture Corner:John Mulaney, Metallica and Betty Boop lead Connecticut arts events

Betty Boop was the first fully human, fully female animated character, according to Smithsonian Magazine.

Connecticut · 9d

Finding Connecticut

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Watertown History Museum hosts fifth annual Holiday Wreaths Festival Nov. 14

Watertown History Museum hosts fifth annual Holiday Wreaths Festival Nov. 14 The Watertown History Museum will host its 5th Annual Holiday Wreaths Festival and Marketplace ... The post Watertown History Museum hosts fifth annual Holiday Wreaths Festival Nov. 14 first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Watertown, CT · 7d

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R. Derwin Clothiers: Three Decades of Litchfield Style

Photographs by Rana Faure. For Andrea Derwin, true style has never been about chasing transient trends. As the owner of R. Derwin Clothiers—the stylistic anchor of Litchfield for more than three decades—she has always focused on quality clothing and the value of a personalized shopping experience. “Nothing is...

Litchfield County, CT · 11d

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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

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We Ranked 10 Connecticut Donut Shops From Good To Absolutely Irresistible

Donut loyalty gets serious fast. Across Connecticut, favorite donut shops can inspire surprisingly passionate breakfast debates before anyone has finished their coffee. We compared places with completely different personalities, because a great donut does not have to follow one particular formula. Sometimes the texture wins you over. Other times, one...

Connecticut · 10d

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

Though just as the the state is importing restaurants from New York and New Jersey, Connecticut has exported its own eateries.

Connecticut · 10d

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Don't let your tropical patio plants die this winter. This business can board your plants in their greenhouse!

Cheshire, CT · 7d

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Southington Convenience Store Yields Major Payout on Scratch-Off Ticket

Westview Convenience LLC in Southington sold a $20,000 winning ticket for the Connecticut Lottery’s 20X...

Southington, CT · 12d

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9 Connecticut Tea Rooms Serving Warm Scones And Finger Sandwiches

One Connecticut tea room cuts its cucumber sandwiches into little hearts, turning a humble vegetable into a love note. I have never put that much effort into a vegetable in my entire life. Elsewhere, a dedicated gluten-free kitchen area means any tea experience can go gluten-free at no extra charge....

Connecticut · 9d

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What’s up on Washington St.?

Tucked between the brick-laden buildings of New Britain is a retro diner named Miss Washington diner. Originally opened in 1928, the diner boasts a chrome exterior which extends down to the red and yellow foundation. The life in the colors extends to the inside of the building, a look through the giant plexiglass windows tells the story of all it once held.

New Britain, CT · 9d

CT Insider

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Tom Hanks, Blake Lively: CT's celebrity news and sightings, October 2026

In October, Tom Hanks brought laughs to a Connecticut theater; meanwhile, John Mayer returned to his home state for a concert.

Connecticut · 10d

mainstreetmag.com

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Everybody comes here – Grasslands Dessert Cafe

It was a rainy, chilly Sunday night when I sat down in a striped booth with Bill Colgan at his Grasslands Café in Lakeville next to the post office. Older couples, groups of students, mothers with kids, tradesmen, and visitors to the Salisbury Fall Festival were happily devouring ice cream sundaes, sipping hot chocolate, and licking soft-serve swirls in a festive, friendly ice cream parlor. Everyone was having a good time. Bill admitted that with winter coming, a coat rack would be a good idea and wrote it down on his to-do list.

Salisbury, CT · 10d