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These 8 Connecticut Farm-To-Table Restaurants Serve Dinners Built Around Local Ingredients

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These 8 Connecticut Farm-To-Table Restaurants Serve Dinners Built Around Local Ingredients

By Emily Bennett · Sep 6

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9 Small-Town Connecticut Diners Where Families Have Started Their Mornings For Generations

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Modern Apizza In New Haven Has Fired Its Bricks Since 1934, And Regulars Say It’s The Best

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You Can Stay Overnight In A Grand 1872 Victorian Mansion In Connecticut That’s Full Of Historic Character

By Emily Bennett · Sep 5

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These 8 Connecticut Scenic Drives Turn A Fall Afternoon Into A Full Day Of Color

By Emily Bennett · Sep 5

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These 7 Connecticut Sugar Houses Boil Fresh Maple Syrup You Can Taste Right Off The Tree

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These 7 Connecticut Sugar Houses Boil Fresh Maple Syrup You Can Taste Right Off The Tree

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Down A Quiet Road In Kent, The Villager Restaurant Serves The Kind Of Homemade Breakfast You Drive For

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Down A Quiet Road In Kent, The Villager Restaurant Serves The Kind Of Homemade Breakfast You Drive For

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In The Small Connecticut Town Of Milford, Jimmy’s Apizza Serves New Haven-Style Pies Worth The Drive

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In The Small Connecticut Town Of Milford, Jimmy’s Apizza Serves New Haven-Style Pies Worth The Drive

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This Old-School Connecticut Steakhouse Has Been Searing Perfect Ribeyes For Locals For Generations

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This Old-School Connecticut Steakhouse Has Been Searing Perfect Ribeyes For Locals For Generations

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Everyone In Connecticut Has An Opinion About The Best Fried Chicken, And These 7 Spots Win The Argument

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Everyone In Connecticut Has An Opinion About The Best Fried Chicken, And These 7 Spots Win The Argument

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You Haven’t Had A Real Breakfast Sandwich Until You’ve Tried These 8 Connecticut Spots

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You Haven’t Had A Real Breakfast Sandwich Until You’ve Tried These 8 Connecticut Spots

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These 8 Connecticut Farmers Markets Overflow With Local Produce, Fresh Bread, And Homemade Treats

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These 8 Connecticut Farmers Markets Overflow With Local Produce, Fresh Bread, And Homemade Treats

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Spend A Slow, Relaxing Day Wandering These 8 Charming Small Towns In Connecticut

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Spend A Slow, Relaxing Day Wandering These 8 Charming Small Towns In Connecticut

Connecticut is packed with small towns that feel made for slow mornings and easy afternoons. Think white church steeples, walkable Main Streets, independent bookshops, and...

By Emily Bennett · Sep 2, 2026

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This Connecticut Diner Still Has Neon, Formica Tables, And All The Old-School Comfort Food You Could Want

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This Connecticut Diner Still Has Neon, Formica Tables, And All The Old-School Comfort Food You Could Want

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Road-Trippers Reroute Through East Hartford For The Banana Cream Pie At This Beloved Little Pie Bakery

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If You Love A Good Chowder, These 8 Connecticut Restaurants Ladle Out The Real Thing

These 7 Connecticut Bakeries Make Cannoli So Fresh The Shells Still Crunch

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These 7 Connecticut Bakeries Make Cannoli So Fresh The Shells Still Crunch

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Ask Any Local And They’ll Send You To Sally’s Apizza In New Haven For A Perfect Charred Pie

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Regulars Swear The Steamed Cheeseburgers At Kensington’s Little Restaurant Are Worth The Trip

These 8 Connecticut Diners Serve Old-Fashioned Blue-Plate Specials That Fill You Up For Under Ten Bucks

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These 8 Connecticut Diners Serve Old-Fashioned Blue-Plate Specials That Fill You Up For Under Ten Bucks

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These 9 Connecticut Breweries Pour Small-Batch Beers Worth A Slow Afternoon Drive

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Barbecue Lovers Drive Across Connecticut For The Brisket At These 8 Smoky Joints

When The Craving Hits, These 9 Connecticut Burger Joints Are Worth Firing Up The Car For

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When The Craving Hits, These 9 Connecticut Burger Joints Are Worth Firing Up The Car For

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This Historic Connecticut Carousel Still Spins Hand-Carved Horses From The Early 1900s

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This Classic Connecticut Drive-In Theater Still Shows Double Features Under The Stars

These 8 Connecticut Tag Sales And Antique Barns Hide Vintage Treasures Worth The Backroad Drive

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These 8 Connecticut Tag Sales And Antique Barns Hide Vintage Treasures Worth The Backroad Drive

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Craving A Great Bowl Of Pho? These 8 Connecticut Restaurants Serve The Real Thing

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Since 1948, This Tiny Connecticut Drive-In Has Served Steamed Cheeseburgers You Can’t Find Anywhere Else

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Since 1948, This Tiny Connecticut Drive-In Has Served Steamed Cheeseburgers You Can’t Find Anywhere Else

Most burgers meet a hot grill. One burger in central Connecticut skips that step entirely and cooks inside a boxy...

By Emily Bennett on Aug 27

These 8 Connecticut Clam Shacks Serve Fried Whole-Belly Clams Worth The Shoreline Drive

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These 8 Connecticut Clam Shacks Serve Fried Whole-Belly Clams Worth The Shoreline Drive

Fried whole-belly clams are a New England classic, and Connecticut’s shoreline has some of the best spots to try them....

By Emily Bennett on Aug 26

These 8 Connecticut Dairy Bars Scoop Homemade Ice Cream Right On The Farm Where The Cows Live

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These 8 Connecticut Dairy Bars Scoop Homemade Ice Cream Right On The Farm Where The Cows Live

Ice cream tastes a little better when it comes from cows grazing just a few steps away. Connecticut has a...

By Emily Bennett on Aug 26

This Cozy Connecticut Tavern Has Been Pouring Pints In A Colonial Roadhouse Since The 1700s

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This Cozy Connecticut Tavern Has Been Pouring Pints In A Colonial Roadhouse Since The 1700s

A weathered clapboard building along a quiet New England street has been welcoming travelers since before the United States was...

By Emily Bennett on Aug 26

These 9 Connecticut Grinder Shops Have Been Stacking Overstuffed Subs For Generations

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These 9 Connecticut Grinder Shops Have Been Stacking Overstuffed Subs For Generations

In Connecticut, we do not call them subs or hoagies. Around here, the classic sandwich packed with meats, cheese, oil,...

By Emily Bennett on Aug 25

These 8 Connecticut Roadside Seafood Shacks Serve Split-Top Lobster Rolls Worth The Wait

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These 8 Connecticut Roadside Seafood Shacks Serve Split-Top Lobster Rolls Worth The Wait

Connecticut takes its lobster rolls seriously, and the roadside shacks scattered across the shoreline are proof. A split-top bun, buttery...

By Emily Bennett on Aug 25