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The New Cambridge Project

July 24, 2024 by Steve 1 Comment

The New New The New Cambridge Project, Bristol July 2024 When the lights went out on Firefly Brewing in early 2023, many of us took a moment to remember what was not only one of the state's oldest (of the new wave) breweries, but one of the most consistently good ones. Mystery surrounded its abrupt closure but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breweries, Food & Drink, New Post Tagged With: Bristol, The New Cambridge Project

Sweden: IKEA Swedish Restaurant

June 14, 2024 by Steve Leave a Comment

"Bork, Bork, Bork!" IKEA Swedish Restaurant, New Haven March 2024 You know what's crazy. In preparation to write this page I did what I often do when writing about food I know very little about: I poked around the Internet for inspiration and clarity. I didn't find anything interesting, probably because this is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Best, Unique, & Historic Restaurants & Foods, Food & Drink, New Post Tagged With: Calvin, Ethnic Restaurants, Food Tour of the World, New Haven, restaurants, sweden, unique restaurants and/or food

Glenwood Drive-In

June 6, 2024 by Steve Leave a Comment

Walk-In the Drive-In Glenwood Drive-In, Hamden June 2024 Probably saying too much here, but I'm going for it: my 13-year-old son is having an existential crisis related to his soccer "career." He plays on a high-level team and it's all quite intense. This year, training began in late August and his season will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classic Diners & True Taverns, Food & Drink, New Post Tagged With: Calvin, Classic Diners, Hamden

Donovan Family Confections

May 29, 2024 by Steve Leave a Comment

Family Matters Donovan Family Confections, Wallingford May 2024 Family. There are certain days throughout the year that we take time to recognize family and what our unique dynamics mean to each of us. Mother's Day, obviously, is one such day. Arguably the most important one of all. And my wife, who is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Ice Cream, Cheese, & Chocolate Trails, New Post Tagged With: CT Chocolate Trail, Wallingford

Dead Language Beer Project

May 23, 2024 by Steve 1 Comment

Magna Cervisia Dead Language Beer Project, Hartford May 2024 Yo. Get yourself to Hartford. Parkville, specifically. Don't be scared. And don't act like you don't know that there are plenty of suburbanites who are scared. I read their ignorant comments all the time on various outlets. There are good reasons … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breweries, Food & Drink, New Post Tagged With: Hartford

Plasko’s Farm Creamery

May 16, 2024 by Steve 1 Comment

Flat Farm, not Fat Farm! Plasko's Farm Creamery, Trumbull April 2024 In late 2024, the owner announced plans to turn Plasko's into a franchise, where other farms will be able to sell their ice cream and coffee under the farm's name. Contrary to what their website says, you'll be welcome here no matter where … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Ice Cream, Cheese, & Chocolate Trails, New Post Tagged With: Calvin, CT Homemade Ice Cream Trail, Trumbull

West Street Grill

April 5, 2024 by Steve 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Best, Unique, & Historic Restaurants & Foods, Food & Drink, New Post, Superlatives Tagged With: "See Before you die" list, Litchfield, restaurants

The Red Brewster Brewery

February 16, 2024 by Steve Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Breweries, Food & Drink, New Post Tagged With: Enfield

Long View Ciderhouse

January 26, 2024 by Steve 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Breweries, Food & Drink, New Post Tagged With: Cideries, Hard Cider, Southington

The Corner Tavern

January 19, 2024 by Steve 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Best, Unique, & Historic Restaurants & Foods, Food & Drink, New Post Tagged With: Dubious Claims, Historic Restaurants and Bars, naugatuck

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