Locals Can’t Get Enough of the Homestyle Breakfasts at This Small-Town Connecticut Diner

There are places you stumble into by accident, and there are places that feel like the universe personally escorted you through the front door. That Breakfast Place in Willimantic, Connecticut falls firmly into the second category, and once you’ve been, you’ll completely understand why locals keep coming back like it’s their second home.

You Could Spend All Day At Connecticut’s Largest Restaurant Hall That Has 21 Vendors And 3 Bars

Parkville Market in Hartford, Connecticut is the kind of place that makes you look at your watch at 4pm and realize you’ve been there since noon and have absolutely no regrets about it. Twenty-one vendors and 3 bars in one building sounds like a math problem, but the answer...

Gone forever: The 3 most beloved Connecticut restaurants that recently closed

Connecticut has endured another round of restaurant goodbyes, and this one reaches from a South Norwalk bakery café to longtime Italian dining rooms in Stamford and South Windsor. Together, these…

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...

7 Local Shelters And Rescue Programs Around Manchester, Connecticut Where You Can Make A Difference For Animals In Need

It’s hard not to feel something when you hear about an animal waiting for a safe home. You start wondering about its story and hoping someone will give it the care it deserves. And the people working behind the scenes deserve attention, too. Around Manchester, Connecticut, local shelters and...

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...

Eli Eats Blue Lobster and Sees Everything Seafood

Fall break is a much anticipated reprieve from college life, but it can also be a bit bizarre, especially if one is staying on campus to shoot their film project. It then gets really weird if that aforementioned project wraps by Saturday eve, meaning that one has three full days with nothing on the horizon. The campus is, in the words of ska revival band The Specials, “like a ghost town.” Friends have departed for warmer pastures. Professors are professing. There’s actually nothing to do, except Uber to the closest theater, the Picture Show in Berlin, Conn. (rest in peace Metro Movies), to see “You Can See Everything.” The good news is that, on the way, you can get lobster.

New miniseries starring Nathan Lane, Brad Garrett films in Mystic

The single-camera, hourlong drama is produced by Aram Rappaport, who created, wrote and directed “The Artist,” starring Mandy Patinkin and Janet McTeer,

CT LIVE: Thanksgiving For All

This Longstanding Connecticut Bead Shop Is Packed With Jewelry-Making Supplies And Unexpected Treasures

Jewelry making sounds like a fairly straightforward hobby until you walk into a shop filled with beads. Suddenly, you’re comparing tiny shapes and wondering how many different designs you could possibly make. And that’s before you’ve even picked a color. One longstanding Connecticut bead shop offers jewelry-making...

Million-Dollar Lottery Game Delivers Sweet Surprise at Hartford Neighborhood Market

An East Hartford player hit a five-figure payday on a Titanium scratch-off. HARTFORD, CT –...

This Scenic Train Ride In Connecticut Is Pure Magic For The Whole Family

Somewhere in Essex, Connecticut, there’s a machine that still runs on coal, steam, and pure stubborn charm. It doesn’t need an app, it doesn’t need a charging cable, and it definitely doesn’t need Bluetooth, and somehow that makes it more exciting, not less. That machine is...

Haunted Acres: A Halloween Hotspot

With the Halloween season coming to a close, South Windsor’s Haunted Acres is a destination to highlight for its terrifying fun this past season. Located on 240 Governors Highway, Haunted Acres is a self-guided experience through the surrounding woods and additional rooms, with scare actors and elements embedded along the way.

SPIKE Tape’s “Clue”: A Night of Mystery and Fun

On Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., director David Ezra Flatau-Jones ’27 brought the dinner party at Boddy Manor to life in SPIKE Tape’s production of “Clue,” which took the stage at the historic Russell House.

Cromwell's Fil's Deli announces closure after 30 years of business as owners retire

"After 30 wonderful years, we are closing November 1st," a sign read outside of the business. "Thank you for 30 years of loyalty and support."

See RUSH’s Second Concert At Mohegan Sun Arena During ‘Fifty Something’ Tour

The second performance at Mohegan Sun as part of RUSH‘s “Fifty Something” tour followed the previously announced October 30 concert at the same venue. The two shows marked RUSH‘s first Connecticut appearances since 2012. Source: https://blabbermouth.net/news/see-rushs-second-concert-at-mohegan-sun-arena-during-fifty-something-tour.

Connecticut lottery player won country’s biggest Powerball prize Saturday

The Connecticut player is the only person in the country to win a prize over $100,000 for Saturday night's Powerball drawing.

Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Connecticut: What State Law Actually Says

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Dangerous dog breeds banned in Connecticut? The short answer is none. There is no statewide legislation in Connecticut that bans specific dog breeds, and unlike many other states, Connecticut law bans its municipalities from enacting breed-specific legislation. That does not mean every door is open to every dog. Landlords, insurers, and some private housing communities … This article, Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Connecticut: What State Law Actually Says , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Massachusetts: Charges, Evidence, and Your Legal Options • Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in Kansas? Fault, Insurance, and Your Options • Aggressive Dog Laws in Wisconsin: Liability, Penalties, and Owner Duties

This Connecticut Seafood Shack Serves Endless Fish And Chips With Chowder Folks Drive For

Fish and chips sounds like a simple order until someone puts a really generous portion in front of you. Suddenly, your plans for a light lunch seem completely unrealistic. And then you remember there’s chowder, too. One Connecticut seafood spot attracts attention for its fish and chips alongside comforting...