Should be R. Buttmiller Drive R. Suttmiller Drive, Canton I don't know how many other "water pollution control" facilities have named roads for the very short, very specific stretch of asphalt that allows vehicles to access what I like to call "the doody tanks." Is Canton's R. Suttmiller Drive unique? Probably. … [Read more...]
National Champion: American Smoketree
Cotinus obovatus, American Smoketree Windham Height: 33 Feet Circumference: 150 inches Every now and then I get all jazzed up about our state's slate of National Champion trees. Ever since I discovered the Connecticut Notable Trees project database, I've been hooked. But also a little frustrated. I learned … [Read more...]
Cherry Brook Farm and Vineyard (Closed)
Cherry on Top Cherry Brook Farm and Vineyard, Canton June 2021 Cherry Brook closed in November 2021. I've always been honest about Connecticut wine. It's no secret that our climate isn't exactly perfect for varietal grape growing, and pretending otherwise is foolish. And most of our wineries don't pretend, … [Read more...]
Waddicor’s Winterplace Farm and Creamery
Just Chill Winterplace Farm and Creamery, Pomfret November 2020 Check this out: Winterplace's Pub Cheese spread was a Gold Medal Award winner in the UK World Jersey Cheese Competition as a savory spread! And to think, you've never even heard of Winterplace Farm and Creamery in Pomfet! Congratulations to … [Read more...]
JT: Bernard Church Woods
The Woods are Our Church Joshua's Trust Bernard Church Woods, Chaplin March 2021 This is a Joshua's Trust property. Calvin and I arrived at the backwoods trailhead for The Joshua Trust's Bernard Church Woods property at the end of several hours of Chaplin exploration. Yes, it's truly possible to spend a few … [Read more...]
The Village at East Farms Covered Bridge
The Village People The Village at East Farms Covered Bridge, Waterbury Every time I dash off another page about another covered bridge that no one would consider worthy of creating a new CTMQ page for, I question myself. Intensely. There's no historical value to this bridge. It was built in 2000. It does cross a … [Read more...]
Book Review: Fish in a Tree
Fish Out of Water Fish in a Tree, Lynda Mullaly Hunt (2017) My 4th grader is a decent reader. It's not his preferred leisure activity, but still... he's a decent reader. One thing he doesn't read is this website - let alone book reviews on this website. So I forgive him for just happening to nonchalantly mention a … [Read more...]
Brewport Brewing Company
Hot Off the Presses Brewport Brewing Company, Bridgeport July 2019 Brewport Enriches Lives with thin crust pizza, gourmet salad, and Connecticut style beers so amazingly great, that staff and guests keep coming back for more. That's Brewport's tagline. And it's really weird, right? No one is going to Brewport … [Read more...]
Goedecke-Humphrey Trails
Goe Decke It! Canton Land Conservation Trust March 2021 In March of 2021 my younger son Calvin was nine. I have no idea how long he'll keep playing soccer and at what level, but for the time being, he's quite good. Exceptional even. And I'll admit, I love watching his games which take up a lot of my weekend time. … [Read more...]
Harrington’s Kissing Bridge
Turning Red (Potato Pizza) Harrington's Kissing Bridge, Willington If you're reading this wondering why you're reading this, I'll tell you why you're reading this: because here at CTMQ we are thorough. When we say we're going to seek out and write about every covered bridge in Connecticut, we mean every covered … [Read more...]
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