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Spooky Season Means A Walk Through Connecticut’s Most Haunted Cemeteries, And Here Are 7
By Emily Bennett · Oct 31
Nobody Leaves Hungry From The Breakfast Platters At Olympia Diner In Newington
By Emily Bennett · Oct 30
Build A Plate Of Stuffed Cabbage And Pierogi At This Old-School Polish Counter In New Britain, Connecticut
By Emily Bennett · Oct 30
Friendly Neighbors Celebrate Every Holiday Together At This Connecticut 55+ Community In Walkable West Hartford, Where Retirees Feel Right At Home
By Emily Bennett · Oct 29
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Our editors' favorite finds this week—the kind of places worth the drive.
When Southington, Connecticut Locals Want Burnt Ends, They Head To This Wood-Paneled BBQ Joint
Grab A Counter Seat For Pancakes And Eggs At This Neon-Lit Diner That’s A Vernon, Connecticut Staple
Locals Have Been Sliding Into The Vintage Booths At This Connecticut Diner In Milford For Decades
Some Of Connecticut’s Oldest Restaurants Have Been Feeding Locals For Over A Century, Here Are 8
This Week's Find
Before Thanksgiving, Stop By These 7 Connecticut Family Bakeries Open For Generations
The turkey gets the spotlight, but the bakery box is what everyone remembers. Connecticut is full of long-running bakeries where grandparents once picked up the...
By Emily Bennett · Oct 26, 2026
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Craving A Real Philly Cheesesteak? This Norwich, Connecticut Spot Serves Thin, Juicy Steak With Whiz, American, Or Provolone
Finding a true Philly cheesesteak in New England can feel like a long hunt with few rewards. Plenty of places...
By Emily Bennett on Oct 20
Classic American Breakfasts Come Around The Clock At This ’50s-Style Silver Diner In Norwalk, Connecticut
Breakfast at one in the morning sounds like a rule being broken, but in Norwalk it is simply Tuesday. One...
By Emily Bennett on Oct 20
Country Diner In Enfield, Connecticut, Is A Down-Home Breakfast Spot Where Big Appetites Still Leave With Leftovers
Some breakfasts end with an empty plate. Others end with a foam box and a plan for tomorrow’s lunch. In...
By Emily Bennett on Oct 19
Why Diners Keep Booking Tables at Carbone’s, the Tableside Italian Institution on Franklin Avenue in Hartford
Some Hartford families have been coming back to the same dining room for more than fifty years. That kind of...
By Emily Bennett on Oct 19
Grab A Booth At Laurel Diner In Southbury For Hash Browns Crisped On A Decades-Old Griddle
Some breakfast spots chase trends, and some just keep the griddle going year after year. In a small Connecticut town,...
By Emily Bennett on Oct 18
People Drive From All Over Connecticut For The Tacos At This Tiny New Haven Mexican Spot
Some people drive an hour for a concert or a ball game. In Connecticut, a growing crowd makes that same...
By Emily Bennett on Oct 18