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

Connecticut grocery openings include first Mom’s Organic Market in Stamford and a new Aldi in Bristol.

Bristol, CT · 11d

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Wethersfield restaurant closes after 6 years

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A popular restaurant in Wethersfield has permanently closed its doors after six years, citing limitations while operating out of a historic building and other personal obstacles. The Charles opened during the pandemic in 2020, facing “extraordinary challenges” from day one, according to a post from the restaurant. “My dream was to […]

Wethersfield, CT · 8d

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The Absolute Best Italian Restaurant In New Haven, Connecticut (And It Is Not Just Pizza)

A chef packed up his life in Florence, Italy, and moved across an ocean just to open one restaurant. That restaurant still runs today, more than twenty years later. And yes, he still makes the pasta in-house. The name comes from a terracotta urn the Etruscans used to store food...

New Haven, CT · 5d
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This Hidden Connecticut Restaurant Serves Homemade Italian Food Like Nonna Used To Make

Egg pappardelle Bolognese. Ricotta and spinach cavatelli. Duck ragu tossed with gluten-free pasta, made the way nonna used to. That lineup comes from one Connecticut dining room that has been rolling out homemade pasta since 1997. I like how a place can last that long and still change its menu with the seasons.

Stamford, CT · 9d
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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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$300 grocery gift cards are available to many Connecticut residents, but few are taking advantage

Eligible Connecticut residents can get a $300 grocery card without an appointment after losing SNAP under new federal work requirements.

Connecticut · 9d

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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...

Connecticut · 8d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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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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 · 11d

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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