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This Nostalgic Connecticut Diner Serves Mouthwatering Breakfast All Day Long

Some restaurants feed you a meal, but Effie’s Place Family Restaurant in West Hartford, Connecticut feeds you something closer to a feeling. That feeling is hard to put into words, but you know it the moment you walk through the door. It’s warm, it’s familiar, and it smells absolutely...

West Hartford, CT · 4d

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Holiday Dining with Red Heat Tavern

Red Heat Tavern at The Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor is giving you plenty of reasons to eat, drink, and be merry!

South Windsor, CT · 1d

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Seven Connecticut Family-Run Italian Restaurants Where The Same Family Has Cooked For Generations

Some Connecticut restaurants have been serving the same recipes since before your grandparents were born. The places on this list opened decades ago, many in the 1930s and 1940s, and they still run on family know-how instead of corporate playbooks. That matters, because a lasagna or a pizza recipe that...

New Haven, CT · 20h

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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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Colony Grill announces opening date for new Glastonbury location

The pizzeria also has two new Connecticut restaurants in the works for 2027, in Newington and South Windsor.

Glastonbury, CT · 14h

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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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Step Back In Time At These 7 Old-School Italian Bakeries In Connecticut

Ready to step back in time at the best old-school Italian bakeries in Connecticut?. These 7 Italian bakeries bring classic flavors and timeless charm straight to your neighborhood!. 1. Brooklyn Baking Company (Waterbury) Some places just have a way of making you feel like the world slowed down a little...

Connecticut · 1d

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Taqueria La Grande Opens Rocky Hill Spot In Old Rita's Building

Taqueria La Grande has opened its fourth Connecticut location at 1783 Silas Deane Highway in Rocky Hill, taking over the space once occupied by Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard. The opening follows about eight and a half months of anticipation for a restaurant that first announced plans for the site back in February.

Rocky Hill, CT · 2d

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Hartford County Regulars Count On These 6 Diners For Comfort Food All Winter

When the snow piles up along the Berlin Turnpike and the mornings stay dark past 6 AM, Hartford County has a reliable plan: find a booth and order something hot. This list covers six diners that keep the coffee coming all winter, from Bristol to Windsor Locks to Manchester. Some...

Hartford County, CT · 20h

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Connecticut Foodshare prepares Thanksgiving meals as SNAP cuts increase need

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.

Connecticut · 1d

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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

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Southington's Koshi Sushi & Grill, known for Japanese and Korean cuisine, closes after 7 years

SOUTHINGTON - With "mixed emotions," the owners of Koshi Sushi & Grill in Southington said goodbye to customers on social media ahead of the restaurant's Nov. 7 closure. "After many wonderful years, we have made the difficult decision to close Koshi Sushi & Grill," they said in their post. The...

Southington, CT · 1d

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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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After More Than 20 Years, This Connecticut Mexican Restaurant Has Been Named Small Business Of The Year

Running a restaurant for more than twenty years sounds exhausting when you think about everything involved. The early mornings, busy kitchens, and countless meals served add up to an enormous amount of work. So imagine receiving a major business award after all that effort. One longtime Connecticut Mexican restaurant has...

Hamden, CT · 1d

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Beloved Connecticut diner booted after nearly 40 years

Connecticut has lost another longtime neighborhood dining room amid a growing list of beloved local restaurant closures. Seven Villages Restaurant in downtown Waterbury closed on November 6 after nearly 40…

Waterbury, CT · 13h

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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 · 4d

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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