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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 · 2d
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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 · 6d
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10 Connecticut Italian Markets Where Imported Foods Make Grocery Shopping Feel Like A Trip Abroad

Grocery shopping gets a lot more interesting when the shelves are filled with things you don’t normally see. Suddenly, you’re reading unfamiliar labels and wondering what you could make for dinner. Italian markets are especially good at sparking that curiosity. Across Connecticut, specialty Italian markets bring imported foods...

Connecticut · 5d
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Step Back To The 1950s At This Turquoise Connecticut Drive-In Serving Chili Dogs And Ice Cream

Not every great restaurant announces itself with fanfare, and Bart’s Drive-In in Windsor, Connecticut is proof that the best ones rarely do. It just sits there on the road, bold and blue and completely sure of itself, serving chili dogs and ice cream to anyone smart enough to stop.

Windsor, CT · 15d
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This Connecticut Italian Market Packs House-Made Sausage, Fresh-Baked Bread And Old-School Deli Favorites Under One Roof

A serious Italian market can make your dinner plans obsolete before you have made it halfway past the counter. That is not necessarily a problem. When food is being prepared with old-school attention, shopping becomes less about checking items off a list and more about deciding what deserves space in the refrigerator.

Newington, CT · 11d

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Retailers roll out Thanksgiving meal deals, pre-cooked feasts to help families save

NEWINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - Between the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pies, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner can add up quickly. To help budget-conscious families stretch their dollars this holiday season, major grocers and local specialty markets across Connecticut are offering everything from low-cost ingredient bundles to fully prepared, heat-and-serve feasts.

Connecticut · 5d

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Bynes’ five best coffee places near campus

As News Editor at The Student, I’m frequently on the go and often asked what I do to keep the energy up. The secret is coffee. I’m spotted in the union almost every morning with Dunkin’ in hand and always down to try a local coffee place with friends when I’m not doing something. Here’s some of my favorite off-campus spots to grab a cup o’ joe! Let’s hear your recommendations on socials @thespfldstudent.

Enfield, CT · 5d

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9 Connecticut Apple Orchards Where Fall Weekends Mean Cider, Donuts And Pie

One Connecticut orchard has been in the same family since 1746. That means its apples were around before America had a flag, a president, or a single pumpkin spice latte. Ten generations later, the cider donuts are still rolling out. Talk about a family business that knows how to commit.

Connecticut · 5d

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This Connecticut Flea Market Is So Packed With Food And Finds You’ll Stay Till Closing

Bonsai trees, exotic fruit, sneakers, and Italian sausage can all share the same dirt lot here. That alone tells you this weekend market plays by its own rules. The story goes back roughly a century, to a downtown farmers market. It moved a few times as the city grew, then landed on its current spot more than 50 years ago.

New Haven, CT · 6d

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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 · 6d

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Manchester pizzeria sees business increase after Dave Portnoy review

MANCHESTER, Conn. (WFSB) - Randy’s Wooster Street Pizza in Manchester received an 8.1 out of 10 from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy during his One Bite Pizza Reviews. Portnoy calls Connecticut the best state in the world for pizza. The restaurant recently received the rating, and staff say business...

Manchester, CT · 7d

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8 Historic Restaurants In Hartford, Connecticut That Locals Swear By

A restaurant that’s been around for decades must be doing something right. Especially when people keep returning even as newer places open all around it. I love hearing about dining spots that have become part of a city’s history. Imagine how many conversations have happened over those tables, or how many families have celebrated special occasions there.

Hartford, CT · 8d

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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 · 7d

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Raising Cane’s to open 12 brand-new locations in massive November push

RAISING Cane’s is launching a major nationwide expansion, introducing its popular fried chicken to several brand-new markets. The popular chicken-finger chain is bringing its famous menu to communities across 10 states. The 12 brand-new restaurant locations are set to open throughout November 2026. New locations will include Brick, New...

California · 7d

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Since Before You Were Born, These 7 Connecticut Taverns Have Been Pouring Beer And Serving Burgers

Connecticut has a habit of keeping its old buildings busy, and some of the best examples are taverns that were feeding hungry travelers long before cars, phones, or even your great-grandparents came along. This list covers seven of them, from a Revolutionary-era inn on Essex’s Main Street to a riverside barge in Westport that dates to around 1840.

Connecticut · 6d

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This Connecticut All-You-Can-Eat Weekend Buffet Is Worth The Trip Every Single Time

Weekend buffets can be a dangerous proposition when you arrive hungry. You promise yourself you’ll take a reasonable portion, then notice another dish that looks too tempting to ignore. Well, so much for that plan. One Connecticut Indian restaurant offers a weekend all-you-can-eat buffet that gives hungry diners plenty...

Connecticut · 8d

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The Burgers At This Little Connecticut Cafe Are So Enormous, You Can Barely Take A Bite

If you’ve ever driven past a small, weathered building on a quiet Connecticut road and thought, “There’s no way that place is worth stopping for,” then Lake Zoar Drive-In in Stevenson is about to teach you a very important lesson about judging things by their exterior.

Connecticut · 5d

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Old Wethersfield's The Charles Closes for Good After Six Years, Owner Says

The Charles, the American comfort food restaurant that made its home in a restored 1790 house on Main Street in Old Wethersfield, has permanently closed after six years. Owner Bryce D. Hardy announced the closure, pointing to both the physical constraints of operating in a historic building and a financial setback tied to a related bakery business that the restaurant never fully recovered from.

Wethersfield, CT · 7d

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We Ranked The 8 Top Steakhouses In Connecticut And Here Are The Results

Ordering a steak is a serious business when you’re paying good money for dinner. Too dry? Disappointing. Too chewy? Even worse. And when a restaurant calls itself a steakhouse, expectations are naturally a little higher. We took a closer look at Connecticut steakhouses to find the places that stand...

Connecticut · 17d

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7 Connecticut Breakfast Diners Where The Waitress Knows Your Order Before You Sit

Some breakfast spots feed you, and some breakfast spots remember you. Across Connecticut, a handful of small diners still run on counter stools, bottomless coffee, and servers who can spot a regular pulling into the lot. These are places where homemade corned beef hash is a point of pride and...

Groton, CT · 7d