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One-of-a-Kind Restaurant Named Most Unusual in Connecticut
I love when restaurants stand out by being different. You have your basic restaurants that have great food and I will always appreciate those, but the ones that stand out and are a bit different make me appreciate them 10x more. When I saw that Love Food came out with...
Family Friday: Hot air balloon festival, Porchfest and local fairs
(WFSB) - This is the weekend before many kids head back to class. Take a break from back-to-school shopping to soak up the final days of summer vacation at these great local events. August 23 – 24 Norton Park. Friday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm. Balloon glow. Fireworks. Saturday: 6:00am...
10,000 cupcakes: Bakery starts prepping for The Big E in August
While the largest fair in New England is still weeks away, a Connecticut bakery has been preparing since the start of August. “All of it is from scratch. Literally in our bakery they’re mixing the apple mixture by hand for the crisp. Everything is homemade,” said owner Josh Virkler. “There’s no factories.”
Young Dog Found Tied to a Guardrail Near the Highway in Connecticut
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A young dog was discovered tied to a guardrail in East Hartford,...
Hornishes to appeal ruling finding them liable for kennel fees
The Hartford Superior Court ruled last week that Annie and Neil Hornish would be held liable for all kenneling costs in relation to their dog, Dexter, who was involved in the mauling death of 95-year-old Janet D’Aleo in 2019. Despite the ruling, Annie Hornish has already announced her intent to appeal the ruling. “We disagree […] The post Hornishes to appeal ruling finding them liable for kennel fees appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Pick up a cup of farm made apple cider at these 8 Connecticut farms
As the leaves begin to turn, you begin to crave a cup of sweet, local apple cider. Apple pies, apple fritters, apple turnovers, cold cider, hard cider or hot mulled cider, the taste of fall is all around New England. It’s the perfect time to stop by a farm, pick some pumpkins or stroll through the apple orchard. Many of the orchards offer family-friendly activities including pumpkin patches ...
A guide to live music at UConn
There are a ton of opportunities and experiences that freshman can jump into right away at the University of Connecticut, including clubs, sports games and of course, The Daily Campus. But one of the best experiences to take part in is the bustling live music scene and frequent concerts held in Storrs.
Hartford Flavor Company Fêtes Cocktail Parlour Opening
Hartford Flavor Company celebrated the grand opening of its new Hartford Flavor Cocktail Parlour on 54 Pratt Street in Hartford with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception on July 11. The Hartford Flavor Company team, including Co-owners Lelaneia and Tom Dubay, were joined by Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam and Julio Concepcione, Executive Director, Metro Hartford Alliance. Located on Hartford’s historic Pratt Street, the Parlour offers guests unique cocktails featuring Hartford Flavor Company’s Wild Moon Liqueurs line and its organic vodkas in a 150-seat venue, which features a full cocktail bar, formal dining room, private dining room, board game lounge and tasting bar. The venue offers a farm-to-table menu incorporating food from Sub-Edge Farm, Cato Corner Farm, Three Sisters Farms, Mystic Cheese Company, Seacoast Mushrooms and Oui Charcuterie. The interior design concept is inspired by the Roman goddess Diana, often depicted as a huntress, who is associated with wild animals, fertility, and the moon and incorporates styles from various time periods, including 1930s art deco and classic Roman elements with some touches of the 1970s. All Hartford Flavor Company products are distributed throughout Connecticut by Brescome Barton.
The best places to eat with family in Storrs
Storrs, Connecticut can seem like a foreign place for newcomers. With many families accompanying students as they move onto campus, the parents of incoming freshmen might get nervous about their young ones leaving the nest. Therefore, to start their first year on a good note, students should have a farewell lunch or dinner with their families. Here are some recommendations for locations you should choose.
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