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Connecticut Bakery Highlighted as One of the Best in the Entire Country
Another day, another thing Connecticut is good at. When we get highlighted for things on a national level, it brings me joy because people are able to recognize our state for more than just high taxes and unbearable cost of living. Honestly though, as much as we talk negative about...
Who Knew: You Guys, There’s a Secret Ice Cream Club
‘Who Knew?’ is sponsored by Walter Stewart’s Market. You don’t need to watch The Bear (although if you haven’t, let’s remedy that immediately–I’ll wait) to know that the heart of every culinary business is community, not commodity. We eat to stay alive, of...
ShopRite Expands Caper Cart Rollout
Wakefern Food Corp. and Instacart are adding Caper Carts at four ShopRite stores in the Philadelphia area, expanding on the grocer’s rollout of the smart carts since May. To date, 11 ShopRite stores have added the AI-powered smart shopping carts as another option for customers to checkout. Stores installing the carts in June 2024 include locations in Philadelphia and surrounding areas such as the ShopRites of Morrell Plaza, Bridge & Harbison, Brookhaven, and the ShopRite of Drexeline. The carts are also planned for a new ShopRite store expected to open in Mount Kisco, NY, later this year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Shoppers...
Darien swimmer who lost part of her leg in shark attack clinches Paralympic Games spot
Ali Truwit, a Darien swimmer, used her skills to survive a shark attack in Turks and Caicos, and has now qualified for the Paralympics in Paris after undergoing two life-saving surgeries and having her leg amputated.
Properties on the Auction Block
125 East Jericho Turnpike. The former Selmer’s Pet Land store will be sold through auction, according to a sign on the property at 125 East Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station. The listing says it has the property is zoned for C-11, or automotive service station, and Read More ...
Rebranded White Plains restaurant opens with focus on 'robust' agave cocktails
What had been the 2-year-old Archie Grand on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains is now El Primo, an agave bar with a Latin American focus. The restaurant, which opened July 1 and translates to "cousin," has the same ownership as before, namely Brazen Fox owners Declan Rainsford and Rory Dolan (who also owns Rory Dolan's in Yonkers), but with the addition of Daniel Cahill, formerly of The Blind Pig of Westchester and OMC in White Plains.
Popular Westchester seafood restaurant to close, owners 'devastated'
The 9-year-old Saltaire Oyster Bar and Fish House in Port Chester, known for its raw bar, innovative cocktails and midweek "Saltire Supper" deals (it was in my "Summer Bucket List" story), is closing July 14. Owners Beth and Les Barnes said the reason was a lease issue and that they...
Made in the Hudson Valley: The Canvas Experience takes the idea of camping – or 'glamping' – to the next level
Based in Croton-on-Hudson, the husband-and-wife duo started the canvas experience one year ago, taking the idea of glamorous camping, or ‘glamping,’ to the next level.
The Always Cute Push-n-Pull Parade Coming Thursday Morning, July 4, Preceded by a Ceremony
Darien’s annual Push-n-Pull Parade will celebrate Independence Day rolling down Noroton Avenue starting at 10 a.m. with kids on decorated bikes, scooters, wagons, and non-motorized vehicles bedecked in red, white and blue. Just before the parade, a 25-minute ceremony with patriotic music will include selected readings from the Declaration...
Shout Out – Poetry Reading, and Retiring Cantor in Ridgefield
Cantor Katchko Gray, heir to a three-generation dynasty of celebrated cantors, is retiring after 25 years at Congregation Shir Shalom in Ridgefield. In addition to co-leading worship services with Rabbi David Reiner and Rabbi Jon Haddon before him. Cantor Debbie leaves a legacy of innovation and activism in the congregation, the community, and nationally.
Darien Farmers Market: Not Just Vegetables — Try the Bagels, Flowers, Baked Items, Meat, Prepared Foods
Sure, there are plenty of Connecticut-grown vegetables, fruits, berries and mushrooms at Darien Farmers’ Market. But the once-a-week gathering of nine vendors also has sourdough bagels, flowers, cut flowers, plants, pasture-raised Angus beef, pork, poultry, breads, pastries and other baked items. Darien Farmers’ Market is open this year every...
Coop Connection Rent the Chicken
In the heart of modern homesteading and community camaraderie lies a unique venture hatched from the age-old desire for simplicity and a closer bond with nature – Rent The Chicken (rentthechicken.com). With Jenn Tompkins and her husband Phil at the helm, this quirky endeavor sprang to life during their migration from city living to Pennsylvania countryside bliss – igniting a passion for renting feathered friends that would soon have communities clucking with excitement.
Grilled Blue Oyster Mushrooms, by Emily Mingrone of Tavern on State, Provisions on State, and Fair Haven Oyster Company
Add salt and olive oil to coat mushrooms, grill until the petals are. crispy and bast with herb butter throughout. Plate mushrooms when done. Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix.
Next Dive-In Movie Night to Feature "Barbie"
The City of Bridgeport's next Dive-In Movie Night is Friday, July 12, at the Bridgeport City Pool and will feature “Barbie." Admission is $3.50 per person (or with a valid pool pass). There will be a Family Night swim from 7 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. with the movie scheduled...
‘The Art of Drawing’: New Exhibition at New Canaan Library
The New Canaanite 2024 Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates. Beyond the pristine sliding glass doors, boundless shelves of books and sunlit cafe, the New Canaan Library offers more: community creativity. This spring, the library hosted a seven-week drawing workshop for adults called “Art of Drawing.” The workshop...
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