"Pancakes Or, Em, an Omelet?" Orem's Diner, Wilton August 2022 Some of Connecticut's oldest (and best) classic roadside diners are located in the ritziest towns. People don't think old school diner when they think about Wilton, yet here we are. At Orem's Diner. Did I say "old school?" I mean ollllld … [Read more...]
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WeHa Brewing & Roasting Company
Weeeeeee-Haaaaaaa! WeHa Brewing & Roasting Company, West Hartford October 2021 & 2022 So check this out. I'm writing this (or at least this first part of it) in the brewery. In the morning. A year after first visiting. I'll admit... it feels kind of weird. I can't think of too many Connecticut breweries that … [Read more...]
Bushy Hill Cidery at Clark Farms
Gridlock in Granby?! Bushy Hill Cidery at Clark Farms, Granby September 2022 "Go to Clark Farms" they said. "It's cute," I was promised. "Quiet little out-of-the-way country store atmosphere," was the pitch. Yes, I'm friends with a few Granby residents. One has taught and worked with my older son for years. I … [Read more...]
Dockside Brewery
Dockers and Docksiders Fit Right In Dockside Brewery, Milford August 2021 Tales From The Dockside? Dockside of the Moon? Sittin' On the Dockside of the Bay? Nah, I went with making fun of bad dad fashion instead. Dockside Brewery, located on the banks of the Housatonic River in Milford, was all set to open on … [Read more...]
Stony Creek Brewery (Closed)
From Heron Out... Stony Creek Brewery, Branford October 2015 & August 2022 At the end of 2024, Stony Creek stopped brewing and became a bar. Rumors of lawsuits and creditors calling led to rumors of purchase... which happened in July 2025. This nice building and site is now home to New England Brewing. Stony … [Read more...]
Castle Hill Chocolate
Sheeran Delights Castle Hill Chocolate, Newtown August 2022 I'm on my way Driving at 90 down those country lanes Singing to Tiny Dancer And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real When we watched the sunset over the castle on the hill (hill) Over the castle on the hill (hill) Over the castle on the … [Read more...]
Hog River Brewing Company (Closed)
Turning Hartford's Bathroom Into Its Living Room Hog River Brewing Company, Hartford Multiple Visits Hog River's Hartford "Living Room" taproom closed in April 2023. As every Hartford area resident knows, today's Park River used to be called the Hog River. (It also used to be called The Little River, which is … [Read more...]
Jennifer’s Ice Cream
Jenny From the Choc Jennifer's Ice Cream, East Haven August 2022 "All Products made fresh daily on the premises.Ice cream cakes, ice cream sandwiches, cones, sundaes, milkshakes." That's it. That's all I can tell you about Jennifer's Ice Cream, located in a busy section of East Haven on a corner lot. … [Read more...]
Outer Light Brewing Company
Lights Out Outer Light Brewing Company, Groton Multiple Visits In 2025 Outer Light formed a partnership with Rhode Island's Grey Sail Brewing (or were bought by them). They will continue to brew and use the Outer Light name and branding. Outer Light makes really good beer. Outer Light has always made really … [Read more...]
Hanging Hills Brewing Company (Closed)
Hanging in There Hanging Hills Brewing Company, Hartford Multiple Visits Hanging Hills closed in March 2020. Sometimes I am forced to write up a brewery after it closes. And that's never fun. Like right now. This isn't fun. Wait... lemme go grab a fresh Hanging Hills beer out of the fridge to lighten the mood a … [Read more...]
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