James Davis House (formerly known as Sachem Country House) 111 Goose Lane This one confuses me. It's super easy to find - right off of I-95 in Guilford. The address on all the Freedom Trail literature states 111 Goose Lane. At 111 Goose Lane, there is a huge sign stating, "111 Goose Lane." But then … [Read more...]
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A Taste of Holland (Closed)
Because Wooden Shoes Make So Much Sense A Taste of Holland store, South Norwalk June 13, 2009 This store closed in 2018. The reason you're reading about this place on CTMQ is simply because it's weird. An entire store - and fairly big at that - dedicated to all things Dutch. Okay, it's not so weird, as there's … [Read more...]
The Ancient Burying Ground of Hartford
How Many Dead Hookers Fit in this Graveyard? Hartford Ancient Burying Ground June 9, 2009 Way back when I started this blog, I mentioned that I wasn't interested in cemeteries. And this remains largely true, but I've found several around the state that warrant mention. My mind was changed down in the south end … [Read more...]
Knipschildt Chocolatier/Chocopologie Cafe
No Chocopologies Here House of Knipschildt/Knipschildt Chocolatier/Chocopologie Cafe, Norwalk June 13, 2009 Fritz Knipchildt's chocolate ventures have gone through a myriad of changes over the years and now, in 2020, the business is called The House of Knipschildt. An outpost in New Haven wasn't open long and the … [Read more...]
World’s Most Expensive Chocolate
The $250 Madeleine Chocolate Truffle Chocopologie Cafe, South Norwalk Between 2009 and 2020, Fritz Knipschildt has changed his business's name and operation several times. But he still makes and sells this thing. Towards the end of a day-long jaunt in Fairfield and Norwalk, my crew and I took a break at … [Read more...]
Patrick Baker and Sons
Holy Crap! Patrick Baker & Sons, Fairfield June 13, 2009 The Fairfield location that I visited has closed, but one is still open in Southington. I'm sure it's the same. The original proprietor has passed away since this was originally written. Let's dispense with the caveats off the bat: I am not Catholic … [Read more...]
The World’s Largest Jack-in-the-Box (Gone)
The Stuff of Nightmares Wild Bill's Nostalgia Center, Middletown Wild Bill's closed in 2018. If you haven't already, Wild Bill's you can read about my visits the store here. Oh - and don't forget about the world's largest Wacky Wobbler, which you can read about here. Now it's time for the best Wild Bill … [Read more...]
The World’s Largest Wacky Wobbler (Gone)
It's a Giant Head. It Wobbles. Wild Bill's Nostalgia Center, Middletown Wild Bill's closed in 2018. I don't get it. But this is apparently a big deal to a certain segment of our society. I'll admit I find the World's Largest Jack-in-the-Box really, really cool - and that's also here, at Wild Bill's wacky … [Read more...]
Wild Bill’s Nostalgia Center (Closed)
As They Say: "Home of Strange Things" Middletown January 2, 2009 & February 20, 2016 Wild Bill's Closed in 2018 I figured a revisit to Wild Bill’s was in order, so that’s just what I did with both of my sons in early 2016. I'm writing this quick post because if I don't, someone will surely say, "Hey man, … [Read more...]
93. William Benton Museum of Art
A Real Bento(n) Box of a Museum Storrs February 25, 2009 The William Benton Museum is a Connecticut Art Trail site. I'd been to one of Yale's two large art museums and a couple smaller galleries at Wesleyan. I wondered how our state's flagship public university would stack up? Actually, I didn't wonder … [Read more...]
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