The Vanilla Bean Cafe, located in the center of Pomfret, CT, is a bit of an anomaly. Although out-of-staters may have never heard of most towns in Northeastern Connecticut, also known as the “Quiet Corner,” somehow they know of the Vanilla Bean Cafe. Another set of opposites regards the clientele. A folk music club at […]
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The other day I was craving crepes. Living in New England, it’s not like there is a creperie on every corner. Outside of Boston, I wasn’t quite sure I’d ever seen one. Being in Norwich, Connecticut, at the time, I simply typed in “crepes near me.” The closest was at a restaurant called Smakosh in
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Located inside a renovated mill building in the center of the village of Rumford, Rhode Island, is Avenue N. Avenue N is a popular restaurant serving apps, pizza, and fish. Next to Avenue N is a market and deli, run by the restaurant, called The Pantry at Avenue N. After a recent trip to Roger
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With all of the dining options available in Plymouth, sometimes I look for a tried and true classic such as Cafe Strega. Cafe Strega is an Italian restaurant that is perfect for every occasion. It is comfortable for an any-night meal but is also perfect for a night out. Cafe Strega’s location is utterly fantastic.
One of the newest eateries on the block in Plymouth is Munchies and Milkshakes. Not quite an ice cream shop, not quite a restaurant, Munchies and Milkshakes is a place that the kids will love, and adults will not be able to resist. And these are not simple milkshakes. These are gigantic works of art
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It’s time once again to pick out of the box of destiny! Last summer, Drew Burnett and I resurrected the box that I used as a kid to choose a restaurant to eat at. (For the full explanation, check out the article on the first “Box Pick” at Brookside Cafe in Preston, Connecticut.) In short,
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In Plymouth, we are lucky to have some truly amazing bakeries. Hearth Artisan Bread and Guilty Bakery are only a couple that comes to mind. One of the newest in town is Keegan Kreations. This bakery, located in the heart of downtown, is making some truly delectable “kreations.” At Keegan, do not expect to find
Damn Covid! As part of my recent diner exposé, I was really excited to try the Hoppy Days Diner in Willimantic, Connecticut. With travel restrictions and Covid protocols still in place, my ability to get to Connecticut has been difficult, to say the least. For this article, I had to hire two of my highly
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Dillon’s Local in Plymouth is a restaurant you must try! Dishes such as their salmon, risotto, and fish and chips are simply delicious.
In the past few year’s Plymouth’s culinary landscape has changed completely. No longer known solely for seasonal establishments and tourist traps, the variety and quantity of eateries with truly great food is quite astounding. It’s not just gastropubs and American fine dining. Many of the delicious spots feature ethnic food, including Kogi, a Korean restaurant;
