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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 · 10d

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Los Tigres del Norte bring “Los Tigres del Mundo” 2027 Tour to PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford

Los Tigres del Norte bring “Los Tigres del Mundo” 2027 Tour to PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford Los Tigres del Norte will return to Hartford on ... The post Los Tigres del Norte bring “Los Tigres del Mundo” 2027 Tour to PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Hartford, CT · 8d

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New Britain Art League to Unveil Gallery Named for Longtime President

The Art League of New Britain is set to open its third gallery this Saturday, naming the space after Paul Baylock, its longtime president. The free, public ribbon-cutting ceremony runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the League's historic building, a former stable and carriage house at 30 Cedar Street.

New Britain, CT · 7d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 13d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 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 · 7d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 8d

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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.

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 · 8d

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Ice Fishing Laws in Connecticut: Limits, Closed Waters, and Gear Rules

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Ice fishing laws in Connecticut are built around a few firm numbers: how many devices you can run, how many hooks go on each line, and which lakes are off-limits altogether. Get one of those wrong and a quick weekend trip can turn into a ticket from an Environmental Conservation Police officer. This article walks … This article, Ice Fishing Laws in Connecticut: Limits, Closed Waters, and Gear Rules , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Ice Fishing Laws in Ohio: Licenses, Limits, and Shelter Rules • Ice Fishing Laws in Idaho: Lines, Holes, Shelters, and Limits • Ice Fishing Laws in Nebraska: Lines, Holes, Shelters, and Vehicle Rules

Connecticut · 8d

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Museum of Connecticut History’s Connecticut’s Revolution exhibit wins Award of Merit

Museum of Connecticut History’s Connecticut’s Revolution exhibit wins Award of Merit The Museum of Connecticut History at the Connecticut State Library has received a 2026 ... The post Museum of Connecticut History’s Connecticut’s Revolution exhibit wins Award of Merit first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Connecticut · 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 · 10d