The Manchester Parkade is Like a Box of Chocolates Divine Treasures, Manchester June 9, 2012 Let’s be honest here – The sprawling Manchester Parkade is a mess. Not just because some of it is being torn down, but also because it is a jumble of some seriously crappy stores mixed in with a few gems. Divine … [Read more...]
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Polish Plate at Staropolska (Closed)
Great Place to Polish off a Meal Staropolska, New Britain After 30 years, Staropolska closed in 2024. Ah, New Britski. I could write several thousand words on New Britain’s Broad Street “Little Poland” area. I don’t know why it fascinates me so much, as I’ve been to plenty of neighborhoods with fairly … [Read more...]
Bridgewater Chocolates
A Truffle not to be Trifled With Bridgewater Chocolates, Bridgewater (Brookfield and West Hartford retail stores) Note: Aside from the intro and lack of inisghtful comments, this page is merely a copy of the one that I wrote for the Roadfood "Eat Before you Die" list, here. Keep in mind this was written 3 years … [Read more...]
Belgique Chocolatier (Closed)
Très Délicieux, Très Cher Belgique Chocolatier, Kent February 25, 2012 This place closed in the fall of 2012. This was always my go-to anytime I went hiking out near Kent. Sad face. Also, just having re-read this page in 2019... it's a shame I put no effort into it, as Belgique was pretty great. The Chocolate … [Read more...]
The Concrete Factory (Closed)
You'd Hard Ice Cream... The Concrete Factory, Ashford November 2011 The Concrete Factory closed in 2013. Let's dispense with the obvious first: This is a very oddly named ice cream boutique. Ashford doesn't have too many attractions. It was late November yet we got ice cream. Now that you've wrapped your head … [Read more...]
Wildowsky Dairy
Did the Wildowsky Eat Too Much Butterfatsky? Wildowsky Dairy Farm, Lisbon December 11, 2011 When I started putting together my "Other Great Homemade Ice Cream" list for this website, I figured every stop along the way would be delicious and wonderful. And, for the most part, that has certainly been the case. I … [Read more...]
Dalice Elizabeth Winery
ImPrest? In Preston Dalice Elizabeth Winery, Preston August 2010 & November 2011 With over 30 wineries in the state at the time of this writing, there's bound to be one that I sort of gloss over and don't really give a fair shake. This would be the one. First of all, it's in Preston and it's not like Preston is a … [Read more...]
Hot Dog at Chez Lenard
Martha Stewart is a Horrible Woman Chez Lenard, Ridgefield Martha Stewart is a polarizing figure to say the least. Some people simply love her and her over-the-top advice. Others hate her for the very same. I always felt her insider trading jail sentence was ridiculous – all the more so now with what the Wall … [Read more...]
Lost Acres Vineyard
Land of the Lost Lost Acres Vineyard, Granby September 25, 2011 Annnnnd we’re back! The CTMQ family traveling to inappropriate places with small children is on the road again! After a pregnant winter and the birth of our second son Calvin in April 2011 and his infant summer, we’re back on the road on the weekends … [Read more...]
Salem Valley Farms
Ah-Salem `A-Makum My Ice Cream Salem Valley Farms, Salem July 16, 2011 I know I’m the king of clever title puns, but c’mon, this one is extra special good. Just like the ice cream down in Salem, right at the end of the current Route 11. You see what I did there? Geeze, it’s almost like I’m a real professional … [Read more...]
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