Lobster in the Buff Shore Dinner at Abbott's Lobster in the Rough, Groton July 2012 Note: most of this intro stuff is repeated over on my page about their clam chowder, which makes the same Roadfood "Eat Before You Die" list separately. Abbott's is also on the US Best/"See Before You Die" list as well. I … [Read more...]
Clam Chowder at Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough
Come for the Lobster, Stay for the Chowder Clam Chowder at Abbott's Lobster in the Rough Groton Note: most of this intro stuff is repeated over on my page about their shore dinner, which makes the same list separately. Abbott's is also on the US Best/"See Before You Die" list as well. I suppose "in the rough" … [Read more...]
Divine Treasures
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...]
193. Berlin Agricultural Lions Museum
This is What A-Tractored Her To Me! Berlin (Google Maps location) October 3, 2010 This museum is open only at the Berlin Fair As many of you know, I’m not from these parts. In addition to not having grown up with town agricultural fairs (and frankly not really understanding their appeal), it has taken me many … [Read more...]
Stew Leonard’s
"The World's Largest Dairy Store," Stew Leonard's Stew Leonard's Dairy Store, Newington March 2012 I realize I will sound like a crank for the next five minutes of your lives, but I don't care. It's true I don't enjoy grocery shopping, but I really don't hate it either. It's just something I have to do every few … [Read more...]
Berlin Fair
Berlin Fair October 2010 2019 Note: As a general rule, I don't write up town fairs. However, once in a while I will. Usually this will be for CTMQ-worthy reasons, but Berlin doesn't really have that. But it does have two museums, so I guess that qualifies. Attended: Sunday Afternoon Parking: Free Distance … [Read more...]
Riverview Farms
Riverview Farms Fall Festival October 2008, 2010, & 2012 2019 Update: Here I am, cleaning up old messes on this here website. Unfortunately, the folks at Robb's Farm, Robb's Ice Cream, and Riverview Farms are making a mess on top of my mess. Robb's Farm has a website. Riverview Farms has a website. They share an … [Read more...]
191. Blue Slope Country Farm Museum
Feeling Blue? Then Go Here Franklin (Google Maps location) October 2, 2010 Hoang was pregnant and tired. Damian has never really enjoyed physical efforts or putzing around at outdoor events. I was struggling with inner thoughts of how I'd make the last museum we visited, the Ashbel Woodward House Museum … [Read more...]
190. Ashbel Woodward House Museum
Franklin My Dear, I DO Give a Damn Franklin (Google Maps location) October 2, 2010 When I say “Franklin,” what image comes to mind? That children’s story turtle? A key and a kite and a bolt of lightning? Ben Franklin himself? Almost certainly not Franklin, Connecticut. Franklin is one of our smaller, … [Read more...]
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Ain’t Nobody Like the Peabody I Got New Haven (Google Maps location) September 11, 2010 The Peabody was closed for three years from 2021-2024 for a full refresh. This page will be updated at some point. Here I am again. Staring at a blank screen and 150 photos of a huge and wonderful museum wondering how in … [Read more...]
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