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This 25,000-Square-Foot Connecticut Grocery Market Brings Foods From Around The World Under One Roof

Imagine walking into a grocery store and realizing your usual shopping list suddenly seems incredibly boring. There are ingredients you’ve never heard of and foods you didn’t even know existed. And you’ve barely made it past the entrance. One enormous Connecticut international grocery market brings foods from...

Connecticut · 18h
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A Jamaican Takeout In Hartford Is Where Locals Line Up For Oxtail And Jerk Chicken

Some Hartford food traditions go back further than most of the people standing in line for them. On one busy stretch of the North End, a small counter has kept families coming back for more than four decades, and many regulars first walked in as kids. People often come looking...

Hartford, CT · 6d
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9 Hidden Italian Markets In Connecticut You Probably Drive Right Past

Ever driven past a small grocery shop for years without giving it a second thought? Then one day you discover what’s inside and wonder how you managed to overlook it for so long. Italian markets can be especially interesting that way. Across Connecticut, lesser-known Italian markets offer traditional food...

Connecticut · 2d
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West Haven Restaurant Week returns with more restaurants and date-night deals

“I'm looking at the list and saying to myself, OK this is a wonderful date night for me and my husband,”  said Lalani Perry.

West Haven, CT · 2d

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If You Love Old-School Supper Clubs, Six Connecticut Steakhouses Still Feel Like 6

Some dinners are about more than the food on the plate. They are about white tablecloths, a salad bar you visit twice, a waiter who knows the menu by heart, and a dining room that seems to have skipped a few decades of trends. Connecticut still has a handful of...

Connecticut · 1d

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This Connecticut Deli Is Bringing Back The Simple Pleasure Of A Proper Made-To-Order Sandwich

The bread for these sandwiches comes from a bakery in the Bronx. Every single day. That’s a serious commitment to a loaf, and I respect it. The mozzarella doesn’t travel at all. It’s made right in the shop, sometimes twice a day. I can’t imagine a better...

Connecticut · 2d

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Connecticut Soup Kitchen Needs 300 to 400 More Turkeys as Holiday Donations Fall Short of Demand

A soup kitchen in eastern Connecticut is trying to find 300 to 400 turkeys in less than three weeks after its usual supply came up short. Covenant Soup Kitchen in Willimantic expects to serve 630 to 640 Thanksgiving meals and is now asking the community to fill the gap. The...

Willimantic, CT · 2d

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Newly opened Sahara Coffee Co. in Milford brings variety of beverages to Boston Post Road

Sahara Coffee Co., at 1454 Boston Post Road, had a soft opening Oct 31, according to its Facebook post.

Milford, CT · 2d

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Parthenon Diner Offers Free Thanksgiving Meals

Branford-based veterans, senior citizens, and individuals facing food insecurity can receive a free takeout Thanksgiving meal courtesy of Branford’s Parthenon Diner. Those interested in receiving a meal must register in advance. To register for a takeout Thanksgiving dinner, residents may call the diner beginning Thursday, Nov. 12, at 203-481-0333...

Branford, CT · 2d

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Guilford Chef Remembered For Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark'

Andrea Dante spent more than 20 years turning her love of food into a career that touched lives across Connecticut's shoreline. Her loved ones hope to carry the Guilford chef's efforts even after her death with a new scholarship. Dante, the chef behind Star Gourmet by Andrea Dante, died Nov. 3…

Guilford, CT · 1d

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Cromwell's Fil's Deli announces closure after 30 years of business as owners retire

"After 30 wonderful years, we are closing November 1st," a sign read outside of the business. "Thank you for 30 years of loyalty and support."

Cromwell, CT · 2d

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Taqueria La Grande Opens Rocky Hill Spot In Old Rita's Building

Taqueria La Grande has opened its fourth Connecticut location at 1783 Silas Deane Highway in Rocky Hill, taking over the space once occupied by Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard. The opening follows about eight and a half months of anticipation for a restaurant that first announced plans for the site back in February.

Rocky Hill, CT · 22h

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Thousands of grocery cards for those affected by SNAP cuts still left unclaimed, agency leaders say

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Thousands of state-funded grocery cards aimed for Connecticut residents affected by cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have yet to be claimed, according to agency leaders.  Last year, thousands of people lost their benefits due to federal changes to the SNAP program. In its place, state leaders decided […]

Connecticut · 1d

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25+ Tea Houses & Spots For Afternoon Tea in Connecticut

The weather is getting colder, and it feels like the perfect time for a cup of tea. But why go for whatever’s hiding in your kitchen drawer? Upgrade your next cup with a trip to one of Connecticut’s many tea rooms and afternoon tea experiences, where the selections are endless, and the experience goes far beyond the steep. From traditional tiered trays of finger sandwiches and scones to whimsical themed teas, historic settings, and special holiday events, there’s something for every style and age. Whether you’re hoping for a cozy afternoon escape, a new tradition with friends, or simply an excuse to sip something warm, consider this your guide to teatime across Connecticut.

Connecticut · 7h

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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 · 9d

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The Burgers At This Little Connecticut Cafe Are So Enormous, You Can Barely Take A Bite

If you’ve ever driven past a small, weathered building on a quiet Connecticut road and thought, “There’s no way that place is worth stopping for,” then Lake Zoar Drive-In in Stevenson is about to teach you a very important lesson about judging things by their exterior.

Connecticut · 6d

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The Overlooked Connecticut Town With Mouth-Watering Polish Food On Every Corner

There’s a city in central Connecticut where the pierogi are so good, they’ll make you question every life decision that kept you away this long. New Britain, Connecticut is quietly serving up one of the most underrated Polish food scenes in the entire northeastern United States, and it’s sitting right there in Hartford County, waiting for you to show up hungry.

New Britain, CT · 1d

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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 · 7d

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The Old-School Italian Bakery In Connecticut That Locals Have Quietly Loved For Generations

Every Thursday, one tiny bakery pulls hot sausage rounds from the oven. The smart move is to show up right when the doors open. Then you carry your prize across the street to a park, with plenty of napkins. The family behind those ovens has been baking since 1900. That’s...

Connecticut · 20h