American Pasta-ral West Street Grill, Litchfield November 2023 So many garbage "best of" lists come out so often from so many outlets, it's best to ignore them all. Unless, of course, that source is a well-researched "1,000 Places to See Before You Die" book that spans the entire country by Patricia Shultz. … [Read more...]
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Shama Llama Beer Pong Enfield November 2023 Do you ever wake up and say, "I want to go chill by a firepit in my buddy's big, muddy backyard and drink some beer out of plastic cups all day long? And it would be cool to have a llama stare at me. And also to pay for the experience." Well, then The Red Brewster in … [Read more...]
Long View Ciderhouse
Taking the Short View of Long View Southington October 2023 Being the guy who experiences and writes about everything in my little state puts me in an awkward position more times than you'd think. Like, I'm certainly not an expert on anything and of course I simply can't truly enjoy everything. I go to museums … [Read more...]
The Corner Tavern
Ur In All The Best Joints The Corner Tavern, Naugatuck February 2023 This page exists for one reason and one reason only. Okay, two reasons. And here they are: That's right. Urinals. Massive porcelain urinals. I had heard about these things for years. On beer related podcasts, among friends, and of … [Read more...]
Afghanistan: Shish Kebab House of Afghanistan
It's the Shish CT Food Tour of the World at Shish Kebab House, West Hartford November 2023 "First food, then religion" Afghan Proverb Maybe you are aware of other Afghan restaurants in Connecticut, but I am not. Of course, since I live in the same town as this long standing and rather well-regarded one, I've … [Read more...]
Chokaico Craft Chocolate
Ay Dios Mío Chokaico, Avon November 2023 & December 2024 Chokaico has opened a brick and mortar store in Avon! (At botttom) Chocolate is an indulgence. For now, I'd like you to indulge me. Let me tell you a story. A story that involves serendipity, talent, and love. Sounds nice, doesn't it? This same … [Read more...]
Rule of 3 Brewing
Three is the Magic Number East Hampton January 2023 The post-COVID slowdown of new Connecticut breweries was allayed a bit in August 2022 by Rule of 3 Brewing in East Hampton. And of course I'm here to write about my experiences at the corrugated steel clad brewery. The usual "I had these beers and here's the … [Read more...]
Lacroix’s Homemade Ice Cream
This Place is Mint Lacroix's Homemade Ice Cream, Plainville November 2023 That's right, November. I went and had some ice cream in November. I'm not sure if Lacroix's plans to keep winter hours, but why not? Other than the fact there's no indoor seating? And ice cream is cold? And winter is cold? Or it used … [Read more...]
Deerfield Farm
Cow, Field, Farm Deerfield Farm, Durham September 2023 I'm writing this in late 2023 and I must admit that I'm shocked - shocked! - that the state of Connecticut has not adopted my 15-years-old idea of creating an official Cheese Trail. It's been picked up and stolen by plenty of aggregator sites and fake AI … [Read more...]
Lost Tourist Brewing
Lost and Found Lost Tourist Brewing, Meriden Lost Tourist is a distribution only brewer with no taproom. This may sound a bit insane - because it is a bit insane - but I've been following Lost Tourist Brewing for years. No, not because I know someone involved (I don't at all) or because I'd been hearing good … [Read more...]
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