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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 · 2d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Waterbury, Connecticut that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Waterbury, Connecticut — a city where the Naugatuck River carves its way through red-brick mills and pastel triple-deckers, where the laughter of children echoes in the parks and the scent of garlic and sweet basil drifts from family kitchens. Here, generations of Italian, Irish, Polish, and Puerto Rican families have woven their stories into the city’s patchwork, gathering for feasts that last all afternoon and for festivals that light up the night. Waterbury is a place where the old world lingers in the clink of espresso cups, the hush of church bells, and the warmth of neighbors who know your name.

Waterbury, CT · 2d

CT Insider

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New Italian restaurant Bello’s moves closer to opening in Waterbury

The Italian restaurant will serve pizza and wings, appetizers, salads, pasta, Italian dishes and chicken dinners as well as hot and cold grinders.

Waterbury, CT · 2d

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After More Than 20 Years, This Connecticut Mexican Restaurant Has Been Named Small Business Of The Year

Running a restaurant for more than twenty years sounds exhausting when you think about everything involved. The early mornings, busy kitchens, and countless meals served add up to an enormous amount of work. So imagine receiving a major business award after all that effort. One longtime Connecticut Mexican restaurant has...

Hamden, CT · 3d

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You Can Fill An Entire Cart For $25 At This Massive Connecticut Thrift Store

If you’ve been sleeping on Waterbury, Connecticut as a destination worth visiting, the Red White & Blue Thrift Store is about to wake you up in the most satisfying way possible. This is a place where a $25 bill and a willingness to browse can produce a cart full...

Waterbury, CT · 12d

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8 Small-Town Connecticut Breakfast Buffets Where Locals Gather For A Hearty Sunday Morning Meal

Sunday mornings and big breakfasts just belong together. Especially when nobody feels like standing over the stove making pancakes for the whole family. That’s when a breakfast buffet starts sounding like a pretty wonderful idea. Small-town Connecticut breakfast buffets offer hearty morning meals that can make an ordinary Sunday...

Connecticut · 3d

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Dave Portnoy calls Farmington pizza his favorite of his Connecticut trip

Portnoy described the pizza as resembling New Haven-style pizza, praised its appearance and flavor and gave it an 8.6 out of 10.

Farmington, CT · 1d

New Haven Register

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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 · 3d

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This Middle-Of-Nowhere Connecticut Country Barn Serves The State’s Most Incredible Steaks

Nobody ever looked at a barn and thought, “That’s where I’m having the best meal of my life,” and yet here we are. The Steak Loft in Mystic, Connecticut is exactly that barn, and it’s been proving people wrong about barns for a long time.

Connecticut · 12d

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Connecticut restaurant owner allegedly hears a customer hurling racial insults at a man. He refuses to serve and kicks him out: 'It is unacceptable'

The owner made his position clear immediately.

North Haven, CT · 2d

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A Short Connecticut Mountain Hike Leads To A 34-Foot Stone Tower With Views Across Four States

A mountain hike sounds like a serious commitment until someone mentions that the trail is actually pretty short. Suddenly, reaching the top doesn’t seem quite so intimidating. But the real surprise is what’s waiting up there. One Connecticut mountain trail leads to a 34-foot stone tower offering panoramic...

Connecticut · 5d

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A Family-Owned Grocery Chain Just Opened Its First Connecticut Store With Fresh Sushi, Specialty Cheeses And An In-House Bakery

A new supermarket opening doesn’t usually sound like a major event. But add fresh sushi and an in-house bakery, and suddenly grocery shopping starts looking considerably more entertaining. And that’s before you reach the cheese selection. A family-owned grocery chain has opened its first Connecticut location, bringing an...

Greenwich, CT · 8h

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Seven Connecticut Family-Run Italian Restaurants Where The Same Family Has Cooked For Generations

Some Connecticut restaurants have been serving the same recipes since before your grandparents were born. The places on this list opened decades ago, many in the 1930s and 1940s, and they still run on family know-how instead of corporate playbooks. That matters, because a lasagna or a pizza recipe that...

New Haven, CT · 2d

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Five Scoops Sweet Shoppe reopens in Torrington after devastating fire

TORRINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - A local ice cream shop has reopened in a new location six months after a fire forced it to close. Five Scoops Sweet Shoppe was one of three businesses forced to close after a fire in Harwinton in May. Video from inside the burning building showed firefighters attacking flames in the walls.

Torrington, CT · 10h

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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 · 3d

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This Connecticut Dam Is So Breathtaking In Person You’ll Swear It’s A Painting

A stone tower with heavy wooden doors rises from the water like a castle somebody misplaced. It stands 181 feet from base to roof peak. And 115 feet of it hides below the surface. That tower guards the drinking water for a whole region of Connecticut. A curved stone wall...

Connecticut · 1d

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This Hidden Connecticut BBQ Joint Smokes Ribs So Good People Drive Across The State

The brisket here gets wrapped about eight hours into the cook and finished at exactly 203 degrees. That’s not a guess. That’s a pitmaster who treats a thermometer like a best friend. The smoke comes from red and white oak. Pork spare ribs share the menu with maple-glazed...

Waterbury, CT · 3d

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You’d Never Guess This Modest Connecticut Restaurant Serves The Best Food In The State

Somewhere in Wallingford, Connecticut, there’s a little gray building with picnic tables out front that is quietly making people rethink everything they thought they knew about great food. Backyard Drive-In doesn’t look like the kind of place that changes lives, but then again, neither does a winning lottery ticket...

Wallingford, CT · 7d

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Cane Corso Laws in Connecticut: What Owners Need to Know About Bans, Liability, and Housing

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Cane Corso laws in Connecticut are friendlier to the breed than the laws in most states, but the legal picture is not as simple as “no ban, no problem.” The state forbids breed bans, yet it holds you strictly responsible for anything your dog does. Insurers, landlords and HOAs can still say no to your … This article, Cane Corso Laws in Connecticut: What Owners Need to Know About Bans, Liability, and Housing , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Can Landlords Deny ESA in Washington? What State Law Actually Says • Kosher Slaughter Laws in Arizona: Shechita Rules, Federal Exemptions, and Plant Requirements • Pet Deposit Laws in Georgia: Caps, Fees, Refunds, and Your Rights

Connecticut · 5d

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10 Connecticut Sandwich Shops Where Customers Love The Deli Meats Above All Else

One deli on this list sells a six-foot Italian sub. Six feet of cold cuts, bread, and cheese, built for a party that clearly means business. That detail made me grin. Another shop here traces its roots back to 1922, and another bakes its own bread for those overstuffed subs.

Connecticut · 1d

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