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The Forgotten Theater in Connecticut Has an Eerie Backstory

In the heart of Derby, the state's smallest city, an old Victorian building that once uniquely served as both the community's bustling cultural center and local city jail now ranks among the most eerie abandoned places in Connecticut. The Sterling Opera House, which closed its doors in 1945, has long since been left to deteriorate and crumble, but remains a fascinating structure filled with rich history, local lore, and a possible paranormal presence.

Derby, CT · 10d
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Raising Cane’s to open 12 brand-new locations in massive November push

RAISING Cane’s is launching a major nationwide expansion, introducing its popular fried chicken to several brand-new markets. The popular chicken-finger chain is bringing its famous menu to communities across 10 states. The 12 brand-new restaurant locations are set to open throughout November 2026. New locations will include Brick, New...

California · 6d

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Since Before You Were Born, These 7 Connecticut Taverns Have Been Pouring Beer And Serving Burgers

Connecticut has a habit of keeping its old buildings busy, and some of the best examples are taverns that were feeding hungry travelers long before cars, phones, or even your great-grandparents came along. This list covers seven of them, from a Revolutionary-era inn on Essex’s Main Street to a riverside barge in Westport that dates to around 1840.

Connecticut · 5d
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Get Your "We Care" Card

Shop and Save at more than 20 stores in West Hartford with this year's "We Care Card." The discounts run from November 5th to 15th.

West Hartford, CT · 5d
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Morgans Advice for Upcoming Concerts

It is concert season in CT. There are expected to be around 8 concerts in November. The people who are performing are Clara La San at Toad’s Place if you’re into R&B, on Nov 3, Chief Keef if you like rap, and Hudson Westbrook, if you’re more into country, both at Toyota Oakdale Theatre (Nov 4 & 6), Grupo Niche for sala music and for some rock, Kansas at Palace Theater (Nov 6 & 12), Air Supply for those who like soft rock in Stamford (Nov 7), if noise rock is your thing then, Chat Pile and Kottonmouth Kings for hip hop (Nov 8), and Sting for pop rock at Toyota Oakdale Theatre (Nov 9).

Stamford, CT · 5d

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This Connecticut All-You-Can-Eat Weekend Buffet Is Worth The Trip Every Single Time

Weekend buffets can be a dangerous proposition when you arrive hungry. You promise yourself you’ll take a reasonable portion, then notice another dish that looks too tempting to ignore. Well, so much for that plan. One Connecticut Indian restaurant offers a weekend all-you-can-eat buffet that gives hungry diners plenty...

Connecticut · 7d

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There’s A Family Campground In Connecticut So Massive It’s Practically A Small Town

Connecticut has been hiding something spectacular in its northwest corner, and it goes by the name of Lone Oak Campsites in Canaan. This isn’t your average patch of dirt with a fire ring and a prayer. It’s a full-blown outdoor community that makes you wonder why you ever bothered...

Connecticut · 10d

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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 · 8d

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9 Connecticut Restaurants That Have Earned James Beard Recognition And Are Worth Planning A Trip Around

A restaurant recommendation means one thing when it comes from a friend. But when the James Beard Foundation recognizes a place, that adds a whole different level of curiosity. Suddenly, you want to know what makes the food so special. Several Connecticut restaurants have earned James Beard recognition, giving food...

Connecticut · 5d

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Old Wethersfield's The Charles Closes for Good After Six Years, Owner Says

The Charles, the American comfort food restaurant that made its home in a restored 1790 house on Main Street in Old Wethersfield, has permanently closed after six years. Owner Bryce D. Hardy announced the closure, pointing to both the physical constraints of operating in a historic building and a financial setback tied to a related bakery business that the restaurant never fully recovered from.

Wethersfield, CT · 7d

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This Filipino Cafe And Grill In Connecticut Keeps Customers Coming Back For Its Traditional Sweet Breads

A good bakery treat can completely change your plans for the afternoon. Especially when it’s something you don’t see in every ordinary coffee shop. And Filipino sweet breads have a wonderful way of making a simple snack sound much more interesting. One Connecticut Filipino cafe brings traditional baked...

Norwalk, CT · 6d

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Accessible hiking expands across Connecticut with all-terrain wheelchairs

Brookfield resident Ken Erdman travels through forests and meadows, navigates gravel trails and crosses from Connecticut into New York - all from the seat of a motorized, all-terrain wheelchair. Erdman lost much of his mobility after being hit by a car as a pedestrian and has since undergone physical therapy,...

Connecticut · 6d

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90s Con is leaving Connecticut for New Jersey in 2027. Here's what's changing

The era-themed 90s Con convention, which brought the likes of John Stamos, Selma Blair, members of the Backstreet Boys, Susan Sarandon, and Marisa Tomei to Hartford, has announced that it will be moving to New Jersey in 2027. First held at the Connecticut Convention Center in 2022, the convention had...

Edison, NJ · 5d

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Pop-up stores open in Connecticut for the holiday season

South Windsor, CT · 4d

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9 Fascinating Things About Bobcats That Many Connecticut Residents Have Never Discovered

Connecticut residents sometimes catch a brief glimpse of a wild cat moving along a wooded property line or slipping across a quiet road just before sunrise. Its short tail, pointed ears, and spotted coat may be visible for only a few seconds before it disappears into thick vegetation. The animal is often a bobcat, one of the state’s most elusive native predators.

Connecticut · 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 · 10d

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Bite Into The Best Pizza In Connecticut At This Tiny Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant

In Meriden, Connecticut, there’s a tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant that has been making pizza the right way for a long time, and the people who know about it would very much prefer you didn’t find out. Too late. The Little Rendezvous is the kind of place that exists in...

Meriden, CT · 5d

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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 · 11d

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For Over 130 Years, This Connecticut Burger Joint Has Served Classic Burgers Without Changing Its Famous Recipe

Imagine finding a burger place that’s been doing its thing for more than a century. Most restaurants are lucky to survive a few decades, so that kind of history is pretty remarkable. And apparently, changing the famous recipe hasn’t been part of the plan. One Connecticut burger institution...

New Haven, CT · 8d