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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 · 2d

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Four Middletown restaurants cited for serious violations during September health inspections

The Middletown Health Department inspected 33 food establishments in September.

Middletown, CT · 4d

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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 · 1d

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Thirty Dollars Fills An Entire Cart At This Pay-By-The-Pound Connecticut Thrift Warehouse

At checkout, nobody scans your stuff. They just weigh the whole cart, and shoppers have walked out with a bunch of finds for about thirty dollars. The store skips price tags on most things. Clothing, shoes, books, housewares, and random odds and ends land in giant blue bins. Fresh bins...

Hamden, CT · 4d

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

People aren't the only things coming into Connecticut from the Empire State - restaurants are migrating here as well. In the past year, a number of eateries from both the New York and New Jersey area have opened outposts in Connecticut. The restaurants offer everything from Mediterranean cuisine to classic smash burgers, and bring that iconic Tri-State Area flare to the Nutmeg State.

Connecticut · 7d

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This Connecticut Italian Restaurant Is A Favorite For Budget-Conscious Families Looking For Generous Portions At Affordable Prices

Taking the whole family out for dinner can get expensive before anyone even thinks about dessert. And when everyone has a different appetite, finding somewhere that feels worth the money becomes even more important. That’s why generous portions can make such a difference. One Connecticut Italian restaurant appeals to...

Milford, CT · 2d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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The 8 Best Restaurants In Hartford, Connecticut Serving Exceptional Food At Surprisingly Affordable Prices

Going out for a good meal shouldn’t mean checking your bank balance before ordering dessert. Yet restaurant prices have a funny way of making even an ordinary dinner feel like a major financial decision. And that’s why affordable dining spots deserve a little extra attention. Hartford, Connecticut, has...

Hartford, CT · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Art League Announces Upcoming Exhibitions, Invites Submissions

The Art League of New Britain (ALNB), located at 30 Cedar Street in New Britain, CT, has announced a robust lineup of upcoming exhibitions stretching into the spring of 2027. Local creators have three distinct opportunities to showcase their talent over the coming months. Small Works Show. The winter season...

New Britain, CT · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 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.

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

First held in Hartford in 2022, the convention had become the place to reminisce about the 1990s while allowing guests to interact with actors and musicians from the era.

Edison, NJ · 2d

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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 · 4d

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The 10 Best Discount Fabric Shops In Connecticut For Budget-Friendly Sewing And Crafting

Anyone who sews knows that fabric shopping can get expensive surprisingly fast. You start with a perfectly reasonable budget, then spot a beautiful pattern and suddenly your calculations stop making sense. Sound familiar?. Connecticut has discount fabric shops where creative shoppers can find interesting materials without spending their entire project...

Connecticut · 3d

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Accessible hiking expands across Connecticut with all-terrain wheelchairs

"It is good to get out in the country again," an all-terrain wheelchair user says.

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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 · 3d