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27 Meriden eateries cited for serious violations during August health inspections

Inspectors from the Meriden Health Department conducted 39 inspections in August.

Meriden, CT · 3d

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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 · 23h
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Connecticut Burger Restaurant Owner Defends Man After Racist Incident in His Burger Joint: ‘Draw the Line’

The owner of Gas Burgers, a burger joint and bar in Connecticut, recently witnessed something that disturbed him. According to him, a customer experienced outright racism in his burger joint. Now, he’s taking a stand as an owner and speaking out against racism. Chris is the owner of Gas...

Connecticut · 15h
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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 · 1d

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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 · 4d

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This Connecticut Restaurant Offers Portuguese Comfort Food That Keeps People Coming Back

Why do we save the best comfort food for holidays when it could happen on a random Tuesday? I’m convinced a good meal should feel like a hug with a side of warm bread. This Connecticut spot has been serving Portuguese home cooking since June 1977, and the same family still runs it. One dinner here lets you cook your own steak on a hot stone right at the table.

Connecticut · 1d

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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...

Connecticut · 5d

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9 Connecticut Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Meals Without The Cooking Or Cleanup

Thanksgiving dinner sounds wonderful until you remember who’s responsible for washing all those dishes. The cooking takes hours, the kitchen becomes a disaster, and somehow the cleanup lasts longer than the meal. Wouldn’t it be nice to skip that part for once?. Several Connecticut restaurants offer Thanksgiving dining...

Connecticut · 2d

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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 · 4d

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Connecticut’s Seven Oldest Seafood Shacks Are Still Frying Whole-Belly Clams

Clam strips are fine, but whole-belly clams are the real deal for anyone who grew up near the Connecticut shoreline. They keep the soft, briny belly that gives each bite its full ocean flavor, and a lot of newer spots simply skip them. The seven long-running shacks and seafood joints...

Connecticut · 3d

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This 25,000-Square-Foot Connecticut Grocery Market Brings Foods From Around The World Under One Roof

Imagine walking into a grocery store and realizing your usual shopping list suddenly seems incredibly boring. There are ingredients you’ve never heard of and foods you didn’t even know existed. And you’ve barely made it past the entrance. One enormous Connecticut international grocery market brings foods from...

Connecticut · 2d

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The Old-School Italian Bakery In Connecticut That Locals Have Quietly Loved For Generations

Every Thursday, one tiny bakery pulls hot sausage rounds from the oven. The smart move is to show up right when the doors open. Then you carry your prize across the street to a park, with plenty of napkins. The family behind those ovens has been baking since 1900. That’s...

Connecticut · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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This Classic Connecticut Drive-In Keeps Old-School Restaurant Traditions Alive With Burgers And Nostalgic Charm

Forget complicated menus for a moment. Sometimes all you really want is a good burger from a place that hasn’t forgotten what made drive-in restaurants so much fun. And honestly, I can understand the appeal. One classic Connecticut drive-in keeps old-fashioned burger traditions alive while offering a welcome dose...

Monroe, CT · 1d

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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish in Connecticut

Everyone at the Thanksgiving table arrives with an opinion. In Connecticut, you’ve probably heard the same debates every November since you were old enough to hold a fork. Pumpkin or apple? Mashed or scalloped? This year, the state’s own searches settle both questions. A new Only In Your State study of Thanksgiving pie and side […]

Connecticut · 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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Connecticut Foodshare prepares Thanksgiving meals as SNAP cuts increase need

WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Connecticut Foodshare is preparing 40,000 Thanksgiving meals as federal cuts to food assistance put additional pressure on families and food pantries across the state. The cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are expected to affect more than 6 million families nationwide, including 35,000...

Wallingford, CT · 1d

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25+ Tea Houses & Spots For Afternoon Tea in Connecticut

The weather is getting colder, and it feels like the perfect time for a cup of tea. But why go for whatever’s hiding in your kitchen drawer? Upgrade your next cup with a trip to one of Connecticut’s many tea rooms and afternoon tea experiences, where the selections are endless, and the experience goes far beyond the steep. From traditional tiered trays of finger sandwiches and scones to whimsical themed teas, historic settings, and special holiday events, there’s something for every style and age. Whether you’re hoping for a cozy afternoon escape, a new tradition with friends, or simply an excuse to sip something warm, consider this your guide to teatime across Connecticut.

Connecticut · 1d