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The Old-School Connecticut Seafood Joint With Giant Lobster Rolls Locals Keep Secret

A neon sign with a grinning skull and crossbones marks the spot. Underneath it sits a low blue shack loaded with buoys, ship wheels, lobster traps, and rope. The pirate look is fun, but the backstory is even better. This family seafood tradition traces back to 1927, when a grandmother sold clam chowder from her back porch.

West Haven, CT · 14h
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West Haven Restaurant Week returns with more restaurants and date-night deals

“I'm looking at the list and saying to myself, OK this is a wonderful date night for me and my husband,”  said Lalani Perry.

West Haven, CT · 1d

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You’ll Happily Drive Across Connecticut For The Grinders At These 8 Old-School Delis

Looking for the best old-school delis with grinders in Connecticut?. These 8 delis serve up classic sandwiches and bold flavors that make every mile of the drive worth it!. 1. Franklin Giant Grinder Shop (Hartford) Franklin Giant Grinder Shop on Franklin Avenue is the kind of place that Hartford residents...

Connecticut · 3d
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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 · 8d
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Newly opened Sahara Coffee Co. in Milford brings variety of beverages to Boston Post Road

Sahara Coffee Co., at 1454 Boston Post Road, had a soft opening Oct 31, according to its Facebook post.

Milford, CT · 1d

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9 Hidden Italian Markets In Connecticut You Probably Drive Right Past

Ever driven past a small grocery shop for years without giving it a second thought? Then one day you discover what’s inside and wonder how you managed to overlook it for so long. Italian markets can be especially interesting that way. Across Connecticut, lesser-known Italian markets offer traditional food...

Connecticut · 1d

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Hamden’s Ray & Mike’s Deli plans Milford location as it eyes more expansion

“Like anytime that anybody's put it up to a vote, we've never lost,” Steve Gargiulo said about their steak and cheese sandwiches.

Milford, CT · 1d

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This Connecticut Deli Is Bringing Back The Simple Pleasure Of A Proper Made-To-Order Sandwich

The bread for these sandwiches comes from a bakery in the Bronx. Every single day. That’s a serious commitment to a loaf, and I respect it. The mozzarella doesn’t travel at all. It’s made right in the shop, sometimes twice a day. I can’t imagine a better...

Connecticut · 1d

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Connecticut Soup Kitchen Needs 300 to 400 More Turkeys as Holiday Donations Fall Short of Demand

A soup kitchen in eastern Connecticut is trying to find 300 to 400 turkeys in less than three weeks after its usual supply came up short. Covenant Soup Kitchen in Willimantic expects to serve 630 to 640 Thanksgiving meals and is now asking the community to fill the gap. The...

Willimantic, CT · 1d

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If You Love Old-School Supper Clubs, Six Connecticut Steakhouses Still Feel Like 6

Some dinners are about more than the food on the plate. They are about white tablecloths, a salad bar you visit twice, a waiter who knows the menu by heart, and a dining room that seems to have skipped a few decades of trends. Connecticut still has a handful of...

Connecticut · 8h

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From Mass. to Maine, these 6 New England pizzerias stand out

Food enthusiasts in Massachusetts and across New England have new bragging rights, as a national roundup of the country's most acclaimed pizzerias highlights several local culinary heavyweights. According to a state-by-state guide of award-winning pizza destinations published by Food & Wine, the region is home to internationally recognized pizzaiolos, century-old...

Massachusetts · 11d

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Parthenon Diner Offers Free Thanksgiving Meals

Branford-based veterans, senior citizens, and individuals facing food insecurity can receive a free takeout Thanksgiving meal courtesy of Branford’s Parthenon Diner. Those interested in receiving a meal must register in advance. To register for a takeout Thanksgiving dinner, residents may call the diner beginning Thursday, Nov. 12, at 203-481-0333...

Branford, CT · 1d

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7 Brunch Spots In New Haven, Connecticut That Are Well Worth The Weekend Wait

Weekend brunch sounds like such a relaxing idea until you arrive and discover everyone else had exactly the same plan. Suddenly you’re standing around wondering how long you’re willing to wait for breakfast. And somehow, the answer depends entirely on what’s coming out of the kitchen. New...

New Haven, CT · 2d

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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 · 5d

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Berlin's Second McDonald's Opens on Turnpike, Anchoring Long-Stalled Redevelopment

Berlin, Connecticut now has its second McDonald's, with a new restaurant open at 466 Deming Road, at the corner of Deming Road and Berlin Turnpike. The 3,690-square-foot restaurant includes a drive-thru and joins the existing McDonald's location at 185 New Britain Road, giving the town two outposts of the chain for the first time.

Berlin, CT · 3d

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You Haven’t Tasted Donuts This Good Until You’ve Visited This Legendary Connecticut Bakery

Some places earn the word “legendary” after decades of hype, but Neil’s Donuts in Wallingford, Connecticut earns it one fresh, warm donut at a time. If you haven’t been there yet, that’s something worth fixing as soon as possible. Let’s start with a simple truth...

Wallingford, CT · 3d

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Thousands of grocery cards for those affected by SNAP cuts still left unclaimed, agency leaders say

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Thousands of state-funded grocery cards aimed for Connecticut residents affected by cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have yet to be claimed, according to agency leaders.  Last year, thousands of people lost their benefits due to federal changes to the SNAP program. In its place, state leaders decided […]

Connecticut · 22h

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Dr. Nate’s Plate: How to make canned soups healthier

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The weather getting colder means that soup season has arrived. Canned soups make the comfort food staple convenient, but they’re not always the most nutritious option. Dr. Nate Wood joins News 8 with some simple upgrades that turn pantry favorites into healthier, more delicious bowls. Watch the full discussion in […]

New Haven, CT · 23h

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50+ Places For Great Holiday Pies in Connecticut (2026 Edition)

There are many wonderful holidays throughout the year, but Thanksgiving, I would argue, might just be the best one of all. Hear me out. After the Thanksgiving Day Parade, you get a full day of football (both pro and college) and whether you’re a big football fan or not, it can be fun to get into the game when you’re with friends and family and everyone is cheering around you. Plus, it gives you an excuse to sit & relax on the couch for hours and just watch TV, especially if that means you get to “rest your eyes” for a bit. Divvy out the cooking and cleaning responsibilities to your kids; surely they are tired of scrolling their phones by now, right? While being around loved ones is nice – including those beloved cats, dogs, fish, pet iguanas, etc. – the best thing of all is really, well, the food. And when I say food, I really mean the desserts. And by desserts, I really mean…PIE. While not all pies are created equal, each pie on this guide will probably be the best pie you’ve ever tasted. No one says you can only order pies from just one of these shops! Try two, or three, or six! Support those local Connecticut businesses! If anyone judges you because you’re on your fifth “small piece” of pie, and there’s whipped cream in your hair or graham cracker crumbs in your beard or you have to unzip your pants juuust a little bit to squeeze in those last few bites (wink wink), well then tell them to mind their own business. Because there is no such thing as too much pie. That is my philosophy in life and on Thanksgiving. Gobble gobble.

Connecticut · 2d