Dulce de Leche Can Get Messi 765 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford Several visits between 1999 & 2016 When I renewed my promise to myself to write as much original content for CTMQ as I can in mid-2016, I also promised to try to do more food stuff. Mostly these hole-in-the-wall specialty ethnic places. As … [Read more...]
Jewish: Crown Market
Where is "Jewish?" Bishop's Corner, West Hartford October 2015 This is my first "food/restaurant" post in the "CT Restaurant Tour of the World" section in which I flew solo. I still don't really know what to do with this section and I darn well know that I'm not qualified to write about food. At … [Read more...]
The Rock’s Rock
The Rock's Rock West Hartford If only Picozzi would give this rock to The Rock, it could be The Rock’s The Rock Rock. And that would totally rock. I’m not going to waste our time here. But I did read an interview with a former 106.9 WCCC DJ who was asked about this rock. It used to sit in front of their weird … [Read more...]
Westmoor Park Trails
Always Looking for Moor Westmoor Park Trails, West Hartford November and December, 2014 See also: My page on Westmoor as a museum The fun part of being a crossword nerd is that I know that a "moor" is a fen. And a heath. It's also, I assume, a tract of open uncultivated upland which I can only assume … [Read more...]
West Hartford’s Town Trails Intro
West Hartford's "Other Trails" Ok, look. I live in West Hartford. I own a house here and I'm raising my kids here - and I rather enjoy it. But we have almost no green space. If I were to exclude the MDC property, which I should because it's not West Hartford's land, we have next to nothing. The list below … [Read more...]
213. Neil’s American Dream Museum
Neil Had a Dream West Hartford (Google Maps location) June 1, 2011 Note: This museum is now closed as Neil has sadly passed away. RIP, buddy. Every now and then this website affords me entry into places that are beyond description. I get to meet people who might fly under most people’s radars. It’s not that … [Read more...]
Taqueria Tavern Mexican Soda
Yo Quiero Taqueria Tavern Taqueria Tavern, West Hartford I'm sure there are several other Mexican joints around the state that make their own sodas, but I think visiting one will sort of cover the gamut. So please, fans of the CTMQ section on "homemade CT sodas," don't email me about your favorite Mexican soda … [Read more...]
Quaker Diner
Quaker Diner West Hartford September 25, 2012 I've started a tradition with Damian wherein we go to these classic diners on days it's just us at home. In West Hartford, the public schools have both Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashana off - which means that our kids have 3 days off in September, the first month of school. … [Read more...]
221. Silpe Gallery (UHa)
Slip Silpin’ Away West Hartford (Google Maps location) October 4, 2011 Every time I visit an art gallery for CTMQ purposes, I promise myself to write about it before the exhibition ends. That way, the websites and materials available to help me write the story would still be accessible. And since art galleries, … [Read more...]
Celebrate West Hartford
Celebrate West Hartford June 2012 Attended: Sunday Afternoon Parking: Free! Distance to Fair: 7 minute walk Cost: Free! Something Unique: The most advertising booths I've seen Overall rating: Fair Our hometown fair/festival thing is in June. It is in a big parking lot and along sidewalks. Like … [Read more...]