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Best Waterbury Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in CT
Waterbury, Connecticut, boasts a rich and diverse food culture, with the best Waterbury Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants offering unique and authentic dining experiences. This article highlights three such gems: Brenda’s Kitchen & Deli, La Cazuela, and Top O’ the Mornin’. Each of these establishments exemplifies the creativity and dedication that make Waterbury’s culinary landscape so exciting and varied. They truly are one of the best Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants in Waterbury.
4 Connecticut Spots That Are Still Haunted in the Summertime
I've always been fascinated by homes, buildings, and forests that have a dark and mysterious energy. Connecticut is loaded with places that have a long history of odd and unexplained activity. Sure, it is hot as hell outside, but the ghouls don't take summer break, and it does not need...
Whether in a tent or an RV, these five campgrounds in eastern Connecticut are a must-see
Summer can mean many things to different people. While some think of blisteringly hot days, others think of trips to the beach. While some think of long days and cool nights, others think of camping. Camping can be a serious endeavor, packing supplies and food and going into the woods...
Get in the groove with a flurry of outdoor summer music festivals to close out July
Jazz, blues, folk and even modern American classical sounds just keep blasting in the open air in July. The weekend of July 26-28 in particular offers a nearly infinite variety of sounds at half a dozen established Connecticut festivals from the Black-Eyed & Bluesfest in Hartford to the Litchfield Jazz Festival in Washington and folk, rock and jams throughout the state. There is also two weeks ...
Stop & Shop recalls chicken over missing allergen on label
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Stop & Shop is recalling a poultry product after an allergen was left off the label. The 7 oz prepackaged Italian breaded chicken cutlets could be missing the milk allergen on the label, the company announced on Friday. The chicken is under the company’s private brand. The recall applies to […]
It’s all the big things this week in CT from blink-182 to Phish to Jerry Seinfeld
The 1960s British teen idol Peter Noone is now a septuagenarian. So is Vicki Lawrence, who has been playing one (“Mama”) since the 1970s. Also in Connecticut this week, a Sammy Hagar/Loverboy tour recalls the 1980s. Southern California skate punks blink-182 evoke the 1990s and 2000s. Then there’s Phish, whose jams have gone on for decades. The music goes round and round right up to ...
Win tickets to ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil
Listen to Anna and Raven all this week at 9am for your chance to win a pair of tickets to opening night on November 29th of ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil. ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story this season at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT, for a strictly limited engagement, November 29 through December 8, 2024.
Zoning commission approves plan for Raising Cane's to open in Wethersfield
People hungry for a new fast food option in Wethersfield are one step closer to a popular chain coming to their community. Back in February, Raising Cane's announced that they planned to open a location in Wethersfield. A spokesperson had said they would begin construction on the restaurant in the spring of 2025.
Stretch Your Dollar: Get an early start on back-to-school shopping for best deals
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — It may be the middle of summer, but back-to-school shopping is in full swing!. Experts say getting an early start is key. “That’s going to help you spread out your spending. Find those best deals right now,” said Emily Foley with Retailmenot.
July 25, 2024: Calvanese Foundation Beer and Wine Tasting Festival
WHAT: The 15th annual Calvanese Foundation Beer & Wine Tasting Festival will take place at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville on July 25. The event benefits the Joe & Kay Calvanese Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals in the Southington community through donations to charitable causes, organizations and schools. Co-sponsored by Southington’s Worldwide Wine & Spirits, the event featured samples of beer, wine and spirits from more than 50 vendors, with VIP access to a separate Premier Tasting section offering tastes of high-end wine and spirits. Guests can pair beverage tastes with food by the Aqua Turf Club and several local food trucks. The Joe & Kay Calvanese Foundation, a 501(c)(3) since 1996, honors the legacy of the late Joe and Kay Calvanese, who founded the Aqua Turf Club, and their long-standing commitment to community.
Hundreds Fill The Green … To Read!
Nose deep in books on the Green, roughly 800 young New Haveners were transported to watching a Bronx street performer bust a move, to visiting a second-floor apartment in a Russian mining town, to spending some time with the Cat in the Hat — all as part of an annual “read-in” downtown.
The Pizza Files with Taste of New Haven: Ozzy’s Apizza Comes to the Elm City from LA and More Saucy News
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Guest Host Laura Hutchinson recently met with Colin Caplan, founder of Taste of New Haven, to discuss the latest in the world of pizza. Caplan, a well-known, local ‘pizza guru,’ shared exciting news about the grand opening of Ozzy’s Apizza, a New Haven-style pizzeria coming to East Rock Market, in New Haven. “Ozzy’s Apizza is returning home from LA and will open on August 2nd. It’s going to be a standout in the East Rock Market on Nichols St.,” Caplan announced.
Flautist Sherry Winston’s Band to Perform Branford Jazz Series on July 25
Known for her combination of eloquent taste and value of playing melodically, flautist Sherry Winston has achieved success in the music and business industries. On Thursday, July 25, she will display her exemplary musical attributes as part of the 2024 Branford Jazz Series on the Branford Green. A graduate of...
Open Mic Surgery Keeps It Weird
Bill. E. Basquitte Ball. Alice McGill Photos. Bill. E. K, alternatively known as Bill. E. Basquitte Ball, flipped through a colorful display of papers piled into a manila folder, on the backs of which he had scribbled his poems. He introduced his piece “Secret Saccharine” and began to read.
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