Everybody comes here – Grasslands Dessert Cafe

It was a rainy, chilly Sunday night when I sat down in a striped booth with Bill Colgan at his Grasslands Café in Lakeville next to the post office. Older couples, groups of students, mothers with kids, tradesmen, and visitors to the Salisbury Fall Festival were happily devouring ice cream sundaes, sipping hot chocolate, and licking soft-serve swirls in a festive, friendly ice cream parlor. Everyone was having a good time. Bill admitted that with winter coming, a coat rack would be a good idea and wrote it down on his to-do list.

Step Back Into The Golden Age Of Horror At This Classic Movie Museum In Connecticut

Nobody expects to find something extraordinary in a brick building with a modest sign on an ordinary street in Plainville, Connecticut, which is precisely why finding the Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum there feels like such a genuinely wonderful surprise. It’s the kind of place that makes you want...

Build A Plate Of Stuffed Cabbage And Pierogi At This Old-School Polish Counter In New Britain, Connecticut

Some of the best meals in Connecticut come from behind a glass case, scooped onto a plate by someone who knows the recipe by heart. In New Britain, a small counter in the neighborhood locals call Little Poland serves stuffed cabbage and pierogi the way families have made them for generations.

This Connecticut Breakfast Chain Just Opened Its Biggest Restaurant Yet In A 3,000-Square-Foot Space

Breakfast fans have a funny way of getting excited about a new restaurant. Mention pancakes or a really good morning sandwich, and suddenly everyone’s interested in making plans before noon. But this opening comes with an extra reason to be curious. A Connecticut breakfast favorite has reportedly opened its...

Connecticut Has A German Sausage Factory Dating Back To 1933 That Still Keeps Old-World Traditions Alive

Imagine learning a family sausage recipe from someone who learned it from their grandparents. Now think about how much history could fit into a business that’s been around since 1933. Pretty impressive, isn’t it?. Old-fashioned sausage making involves more than mixing meat with seasoning. There are techniques to...

Emmy-Winning actress, Connecticut Women’s Hall of Famer, Susan Saint James, dies at 80

LITCHFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Emmy-Winning actress Susan Saint James, known for her roles in “McMillan & Wife” and “Kate & Allie,” has died. She was 80. The actress’s family and a representative confirmed to People that she died on Monday. Saint James was previously diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Saint James attended Connecticut College for Women […]

Hooters closes 55 restaurants and leaves four states

Bad news for those who love getting a bite to eat at Hooters because you're going to have even fewer locations to choose from. The chain has closed 55 locations and has now disappeared from Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and Minnesota as its footprint continues to shrink nationwide.

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We Ranked 10 Connecticut Antique Stores Among The Best For Vintage Treasures And Unique Finds

Antique shopping is a funny business. You might spend an hour looking for something specific, only to fall in love with an object you never knew you wanted. And suddenly you’re wondering where on earth you’d put it. Across Connecticut, antique stores offer plenty of opportunities to discover...

Cozy Up In Connecticut This Winter At These 7 Classic Diners With Soup

Winter in Connecticut has a way of making a hot bowl of soup sound like the best plan of the day. Diners have always been good at that job, with big menus, quick service, and a soup pot that never seems to run dry. This list covers seven classic diners...

8 concerts to check out in CT in November: Metallica, Chief Keef, The Temptations and more

Here are eight concerts to check out in Connecticut in November.

Carole King and James Taylor tribute concert heads to Palace Theater in Waterbury in January

Carole King and James Taylor tribute concert heads to Palace Theater in Waterbury in January You’ve Still Got A Friend: A Musical Tribute to the ... The post Carole King and James Taylor tribute concert heads to Palace Theater in Waterbury in January first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Richard Wrightman Reinvents Campaign Furniture in CT

Richard Wrightman creates furniture that’s meant to move in Litchfield County. Richard Wrightman’s studio sits along the Farmington River in New Hartford, in an 1840s mill that once spun canvas for boat sails—fitting, for a designer who reinvents campaign furniture. “I love things aligned with exploration and travel,” says Wrightman. “I was first drawn to French modern design, but some of my first pieces had a campaign or safari feel to them, and I realize that’s the direction I want to move toward.”

Aldi opens second Bristol store, expanding to 35 Connecticut locations

BRISTOL - Aldi, the discount grocery chain pursuing an aggressive expansion in Connecticut, will open its second Bristol supermarket Thursday. The 12,000-square-foot store is in Bristol Farms plaza at 1235 Farmington Ave., in a space formerly occupied by discount retailer Big Lots, which closed after the chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2024.

Escape To This Tiny Cafe In The Connecticut Hills Where You’ll Find Everything Your Heart Desires

Some places earn their reputation loudly, with big signs and bigger marketing budgets, and some places earn it quietly, one perfect cup of coffee at a time. Espresso 59 in Litchfield, Connecticut, is firmly in the second category, and that’s exactly what makes it worth talking about. Connecticut has...

The Gorgeous Connecticut Riverside Hike That Feels Even Better Than Meditation

Ever have one of those days when your brain just won’t stop making noise? Even sitting quietly feels like another thing you’re supposed to be doing properly. That’s when a peaceful walk beside a river starts sounding pretty wonderful. One Connecticut riverside trail offers a beautiful escape...

The Connecticut Trail With Abandoned Mine Entrances, Historic Ruins, And Fascinating Rock Formations

Most hiking trails promise a nice view and a little fresh air. But what about one where the landscape holds clues to a completely different chapter of local history?. Now that sounds like an afternoon with a few surprises. A Connecticut nature preserve combines scenic walking paths with remnants of...

You’ll Fall Head Over Heels For The Hot Lobster Rolls At 8 Connecticut Seafood Shacks

Want to track down the most irresistible hot lobster rolls in Connecticut?. These 8 seafood shacks deliver buttery, fresh rolls and classic coastal favorites you’ll love!. 1. Donahue’s Clam Castle (Madison) There are certain places that make you feel good before you even walk through the door. Donahue’s...

This Hidden Connecticut Pizzeria Is So Good People Travel Miles Just For A Slice

Pizza is one of those foods people get surprisingly passionate about. Everyone seems to have a favorite spot, and changing someone’s mind can feel like an impossible mission. But occasionally, a little pizzeria comes along that makes people reconsider their usual order. One Connecticut pizza shop has built a...