The Oldest Free-Standing Department Store Howland-Hughes Building, Waterbury November 4, 2008 I’m not one for department stores or even shopping for that matter. In fact, as much as I love everything the Internet has to offer, I think online shopping might be my favorite aspect of it. No annoying salespeople … [Read more...]
The Connecticut Store
I Can Never Get Enough Nutmeg The Connecticut Store, Waterbury March 31, 2009 I am an American. I was born in Hartford, in the state of Connecticut, so I am a Connecticut Yankee. I could make anything a body wanted, anything in the world, it didn’t make any difference what; and if there wasn’t any quick … [Read more...]
Canfield Corner Pharmacy
Marilyn Monroe... And Me Canfield Corner Pharmacy, Woodbury I had some grand romantic idea to visit all the authentic soda fountain pharmacies left in Connecticut. I figure there can only be a few left, but I'm left with the problem of finding them. I knew about this one in Woodbury from some book I'd read, but … [Read more...]
A Taste of Holland (Closed)
Because Wooden Shoes Make So Much Sense A Taste of Holland store, South Norwalk June 13, 2009 This store closed in 2018. The reason you're reading about this place on CTMQ is simply because it's weird. An entire store - and fairly big at that - dedicated to all things Dutch. Okay, it's not so weird, as there's … [Read more...]
World’s Most Expensive Chocolate
The $250 Madeleine Chocolate Truffle Chocopologie Cafe, South Norwalk Between 2009 and 2020, Fritz Knipschildt has changed his business's name and operation several times. But he still makes and sells this thing. Towards the end of a day-long jaunt in Fairfield and Norwalk, my crew and I took a break at … [Read more...]
Patrick Baker and Sons
Holy Crap! Patrick Baker & Sons, Fairfield June 13, 2009 The Fairfield location that I visited has closed, but one is still open in Southington. I'm sure it's the same. The original proprietor has passed away since this was originally written. Let's dispense with the caveats off the bat: I am not Catholic … [Read more...]
The World’s Largest Jack-in-the-Box (Gone)
The Stuff of Nightmares Wild Bill's Nostalgia Center, Middletown Wild Bill's closed in 2018. If you haven't already, Wild Bill's you can read about my visits the store here. Oh - and don't forget about the world's largest Wacky Wobbler, which you can read about here. Now it's time for the best Wild Bill … [Read more...]
The World’s Largest Wacky Wobbler (Gone)
It's a Giant Head. It Wobbles. Wild Bill's Nostalgia Center, Middletown Wild Bill's closed in 2018. I don't get it. But this is apparently a big deal to a certain segment of our society. I'll admit I find the World's Largest Jack-in-the-Box really, really cool - and that's also here, at Wild Bill's wacky … [Read more...]
Wild Bill’s Nostalgia Center (Closed)
As They Say: "Home of Strange Things" Middletown January 2, 2009 & February 20, 2016 Wild Bill's Closed in 2018 I figured a revisit to Wild Bill’s was in order, so that’s just what I did with both of my sons in early 2016. I'm writing this quick post because if I don't, someone will surely say, "Hey man, … [Read more...]
James Gallery & Soda Fountain (RIP)
Lafayette, Katherine Hepburn... And Me Old Saybrook, July 25, 2009 2018 Update: The building still exists, the history still exists, the new owners have converted this place to a B&B and honor the history, but... it's no longer the James Gallery & Soda Fountain, so... RIP. I first became aware of this little … [Read more...]
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