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PLAINFIELD SCOOP: New bakery coming to Plainfield!

Cora’s Cakes will be officially opening the doors of its storefront on November 7th at 1383 Norwich Road in Plainfield! The new bakery will host a ribbon cutting / grand opening celebration on 11/07 from 11am to 5pm, or when sold out. ​. The bakery serves a variety of cupcakes,...

Plainfield, CT · 8d
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The Metrowest Daily News

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Zippity Do Dog is for sale again as owners cite health issues

Just six months after taking ownership of the popular Framingham hot dog stand Zippity Do Dog , owners Alan and Paponake MacIntosh are looking for a new buyer, citing health reasons. The MacIntoshes took over the beloved hot dog stand parked at 160 Speen St. in May and have since revamped the menu with new ingredients and items while continuing the nearly 20 year old business. They purchased the stand from former owner Roland Houle, who stepped away from the business after seven years to pursue a new career opportunity. In a social media post on Nov. 4, the MacIntoshes announced that they made the decision to sell Zippity Do Dog and find a new owner to continue the business. "Due to recent health complications, we have been forced to make the incredibly difficult decision to sell Zippity Do Dog," the post read. "It is a special part of the community with a wonderful history and loyal customers who have made every day worthwhile." The MacIntoshes own Doragon Eatery in Ashland, which they are also looking to sell. Alan MacIntosh told the Daily News that they have not identified a potential buyer for the restaurant and said it could be

Framingham, MA · 2d

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Step Back In Time At These 10 Old-Fashioned Diners In Connecticut

Looking for old-fashioned diners in Connecticut where every visit feels like stepping back in time?. These 10 diners deliver classic eats and the kind of cozy nostalgia you’ll want to come back for!. 1. Curley’s Diner (Stamford) Curley’s Diner in Stamford is one of those places that stops...

Connecticut · 5d
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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.

Willimantic, CT · 3d
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This Family-Run Massachusetts Steakhouse Has Been Serving Prime Rib and Blueberry Cornbread Since 1956

Blueberry cornbread shows up in the bread basket before your steak even arrives. It sits right next to cinnamon rolls and garlic onion rolls, like dessert decided to show up early. Then comes the prime rib. One cut on the menu carries the name Fred Flintstone, which tells you plenty...

Massachusetts · 3d

We Are Berkshires

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Celebrity Chef Gives High Marks To "Retro" Diner In Massachusetts

Recently, they came up with a list of the very best "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" in every state across the country.

Massachusetts · 5d

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This Connecticut Seafood Market Is So Fresh Locals Keep Coming Back To Stock Up

Buying seafood for dinner can be a little intimidating. You want something fresh, but you also want to know you’re getting something worth taking home. That’s why finding a dependable seafood market can feel like such a win. A Connecticut seafood market is drawing attention for its fresh...

Enfield, CT · 10d

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Worcester Families Have Been Ordering Pizza From The Same Shrewsbury Street Spot For Generations

Some Worcester dinner plans never need a debate, because everyone already knows where the pizza is coming from. On one busy stretch of Shrewsbury Street, a wood-fired oven keeps turning out Neapolitan pies for families, first dates, office parties, and highway travelers who planned a detour on purpose. Monday and...

Worcester, MA · 3d

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The Steakhouse In Small-Town Massachusetts That Locals Simply Can’t Stay Away From

There’s a red barn sitting on a hill in Groton, Massachusetts, and it’s serving steaks so good that people drive past perfectly decent restaurants just to get there. Gibbet Hill Grill isn’t your average steakhouse, and Groton isn’t your average small town, so the two of them together make for something genuinely special.

Groton, MA · 9d

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6 Rhode Island Foods and Drinks Locals Have to Explain to Everyone Else

Ask for a milkshake in Rhode Island, and you might get something thinner than you pictured. A cabinet is what you wanted. Locals are used to explaining that one, and it’s far from the only menu word that needs a translation. Here are the Rhode Island foods and drinks...

Rhode Island · 1d

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Why Do Pizza Lovers Keep Driving To This Tiny Shop In Worcester?

The pizza recipe here dates back to 1922. Even better, the kitchen still uses the same oven and the same tomato sauce recipe. That kind of loyalty is rare. The dough gets made fresh every day, and each thin-crust pie comes out 12 inches round and cut into six slices.

Worcester, MA · 3d

The Coconut Mama

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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…

South Windsor, CT · 3d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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ALDI opening new location in Massachusetts

ALDI is opening a new location in Massachusetts next week.

Swansea, MA · 10d

The Coconut Mama

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Beloved Massachusetts Chinese restaurant closes after 37 years of family celebrations

Massachusetts has lost another beloved longtime restaurant with the closing of Mandarin Cuisine in Needham. The Chinese and Chinese-American fixture served its final meals on October 31, 2026, ending a…

Needham, MA · 1d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 8d

Daily Voice

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Popular Stonington Restaurant To Close After 32 Years: 'You Made It The Special Place'

A longtime Connecticut restaurant known for its French and Asian-inspired dishes is preparing to serve its final meals after more than three decades. Water Street Cafe, at 143 Water St. in Stonington Borough, will close for good after dinner service on Saturday, Nov. 7. Owners Stephanie Hayes-Houliha…

Stonington, CT · 5d

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Willimantic soup kitchen seeks turkeys for Thanksgiving meals

Covenant Soup Kitchen is asking for help as it works to make up a shortage of 300 to 400 turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving.

Willimantic, CT · 19h

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Chick-fil-A, Sergio’s Go restaurants open at Bradley Airport

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WFSB) - Two restaurants opened at Bradley International Airport, officials announced on Friday. According to the Connecticut Airport Authority, Chick-fil-A and Sergio’s Go opened in partnership with Bradley’s food and beverage operator, SSP America. “The opening of Chick-fil-A and Sergio’s Go is another step forward...

Windsor Locks, CT · 1d

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This Connecticut Mediterranean Bakery Keeps Old-World Traditions Alive With Homemade Baklava And Traditional Pastries

Chocolate baklava has its own trademarked name here. It’s called chocklava, and there’s even a coconut version that sounds like pure mischief. The lineup doesn’t stop there. Lebanese, Turkish, and Greek baklava share the counter, built with walnuts, pistachios, almonds, honey, cardamom, and cinnamon. You can even...

Connecticut · 2d