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Cheshire approves expansion of popular Viron Rondo Osteria restaurant to add a secret garden

The project, which Rondo called "the first phase of the expansion," will add about 20,000 square feet, including 17,000 square feet of outdoor gardens.

Cheshire, CT · 2d

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Colony Grill Opens 10th Location in Glastonbury Just Ahead of the Holidays

A 90-year-old pizza brand that built its name on a single bold idea — thin-crust bar pies finished with a signature Hot Oil topping — is about to plant its flag in Hartford County. On Monday, November 16, Colony Grill opens its 10th location at 130 Glastonbury Boulevard in The Shops at Somerset Square, Glastonbury, Connecticut.

Glastonbury, CT · 10h
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New Haven baker Brittney Williams to compete in Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic on CBS

New Haven baker Brittney Williams to compete in Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic on CBS New Haven’s Brittney Williams is one of 24 hometown bakers selected to ... The post New Haven baker Brittney Williams to compete in Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic on CBS first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

New Haven, CT · 2d

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Connecticut’s Hidden Bookstore Treasure Trove Where Every Book Is Completely Free

Free books. Not discounted books or a special buy-one-get-one offer. Actually free. Now that’s a concept that could get a book lover into serious trouble. One unusual Connecticut bookstore lets visitors discover books without paying for them, making reading accessible in a wonderfully unexpected way. I love the thought...

New Haven, CT · 21h
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Bruno’s Wood Fired Apizza opens in grand style on West Haven’s Wagner Place

WEST HAVEN, Nov. 13, 2026 — Mayor Dorinda Borer cut a “Westie blue” ribbon with Bruno’s Wood Fired Apizza owner Christopher “Bruno” Bernardo to celebrate the pizzeria’s grand opening at 17 Wagner Place on Thursday, Nov. 12. “We are thrilled to welcome Bruno...

West Haven, CT · 1d

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Fairhaven Furniture Announces Expansion of Living Room Furniture Collection in New Haven

Fairhaven Furniture has expanded its living room furniture assortment, adding greater breadth to a collection that includes upholstered seating, occasional furniture, storage pieces and entertainment furnishings. The New Haven retailer’s expanded selection covers several product categories, providing a wider range of furniture styles, configurations and functional options for residential living spaces. The collection includes sofas […]

New Haven, CT · 1d

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The Vanderbilt's First Outdoor Sculpture Show Closes Sunday, the Night a String Quartet Plays Under Its Dome

Since Earth Day 2023, a herd of steel animals has been living on the grounds of the Vanderbilt estate in Centerport: large forms set along the lawns and gardens, smaller ones hanging from the trees over the hiking trail. They leave this weekend. Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies, the first outdoor sculpture exhibition the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum has ever staged, closes on Sunday, November 15.

Centerport, NY · 1d

Finding Connecticut

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Paul Winter brings Winter Solstice Celebration to New Haven and West Hartford

Paul Winter brings Winter Solstice Celebration to New Haven and West Hartford Seven-time Grammy-winning saxophonist and bandleader Paul Winter will bring his Winter Solstice Celebration ... The post Paul Winter brings Winter Solstice Celebration to New Haven and West Hartford first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

West Hartford, CT · 1d

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Little Caesars set for Post Road site

West Haven residents will soon be hearing “Pizza Pizza” as the ‘hot-n-ready’ chain of Little Caesars is coming to the Post Road section of the city. This announcement comes already with the famous pizza chain actively having six locations across the Nutmeg State, with the closest one to the 06516-zip code being a 13-mile drive some 20-minutes away in Bridgeport.

West Haven, CT · 2d

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Connecticut Yuletide Carolers to Perform at New Haven Museum

The Connecticut Yuletide Carolers will perform traditional and contemporary holiday songs in Victorian attire at the New Haven Museum on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. The a cappella ensemble, founded by Guilford residents Michael and Lori Cartwright, celebrated its 20th anniversary season in 2025. — The Connecticut Yuletide Carolers will don their Victorian garb and bring holiday music to the rotunda of the New Haven Museum on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. The program is included with museum admission.

New Haven, CT · 1d

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Farmington, Connecticut hides a mansion full of Monet, Degas, and one wild survival story

You step out of the car in Farmington, Connecticut, and the driveway does the work for you. Stone walls line the approach, and at the top of the hill sits a white clapboard house that looks like it never left 1901. Inside wait paintings by Monet and Degas, hanging in living rooms instead of gallery halls.

Farmington, CT · 2d

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Flights diverted to Connecticut airport due to severe weather

Connecticut · 1d

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9 Quiet Connecticut Bulk Grocery Stores Where Families Can Stock Up And Save

Grocery bills have a funny way of growing even when you’re convinced you’ve bought almost nothing. A few household essentials go into the cart, and suddenly the total looks suspiciously ambitious. That’s when buying in bulk starts making sense. Some lesser-known Connecticut grocery stores offer bulk shopping...

Connecticut · 1d

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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...

Connecticut · 5d

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Connecticut’s Seven Oldest Seafood Shacks Are Still Frying Whole-Belly Clams

Clam strips are fine, but whole-belly clams are the real deal for anyone who grew up near the Connecticut shoreline. They keep the soft, briny belly that gives each bite its full ocean flavor, and a lot of newer spots simply skip them. The seven long-running shacks and seafood joints...

Connecticut · 4d

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This Connecticut Yard Turns Into A Magical Winter Wonderland Of Lights That Families Travel To See

Most people put up a few holiday lights and call it a day. Maybe there’s a glowing reindeer on the lawn if they’re feeling particularly ambitious. But imagine turning an ordinary yard into something that makes passing cars slow down. One Connecticut home transforms its outdoor space into...

Connecticut · 3d

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Beloved Connecticut diner booted after nearly 40 years

Connecticut has lost another longtime neighborhood dining room amid a growing list of beloved local restaurant closures. Seven Villages Restaurant in downtown Waterbury closed on November 6 after nearly 40…

Waterbury, CT · 1d

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Connecticut Burger Restaurant Owner Defends Man After Racist Incident in His Burger Joint: ‘Draw the Line’

The owner of Gas Burgers, a burger joint and bar in Connecticut, recently witnessed something that disturbed him. According to him, a customer experienced outright racism in his burger joint. Now, he’s taking a stand as an owner and speaking out against racism. Chris is the owner of Gas...

Connecticut · 1d

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This Massive Connecticut Italian Market Has Served Homemade Comfort Food And Italian Specialties For Over 90 Years

Ninety years is a remarkably long time to keep people coming back for Italian food. Just imagine how many family dinners have started with a shopping trip to the same market. That’s a lot of delicious history. One Connecticut Italian market has spent more than nine decades serving traditional...

Hartford, CT · 1d