From the-e-list archives

Salons on the Shoreline
Published: 05/15/2012 by Erica in Article
My hair is an unruly mop: wavy here, straight there and a bit of frizz at the back. Yikes! I'm into as little maintenance as possible and I've worn it short since I was a teen. My do goes from modern to matronly seemingly overnight and Tim at Timothy Pamment Salon gets it. He's been cutting it since I moved to Connecticut and I just can't quit him. And since I've been unwilling to test drive another hairdresser, the-e-list has been woefully short on recommendations. Well, we've finally fixed that. I sent e-list staffers and friends to stylists that were recommended by readers. Here's an... Read more

Mother's Day Brunch on the Shoreline
Published: 05/11/2012 by erica in Article
Our picks for Mother's Day Brunch:
Bee and Thistle Inn, Old Lyme
Elizabeth's Cafe, Madison
Fresh Salt, Old Saybrook
Heirloom, New Haven
La Belle Aurore, Niantic
Old Lyme Inn, Old Lyme
Oyster Club, Mystic
River Tavern, Chester
Union League, New Haven
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Just Food at The Local Beet, Chester
Published: 05/09/2012 by Erica in Article
Juicing is such a THING, but still relatively new to the Shoreline. Lisa Sobolewski is a juicing guru, and her new juice bar, Just Food, located in my favorite grocery store, The Local Beet Coop, will have you salivating. In just eight ounces of fruits and vegetables, she jam packs a days worth of nutrients. And while most of us think juicing is a sure path to weight loss, the goal is healthy eating using raw, organic whole foods and combining them in ways that deliver a powerful nutritional punch. Oh, but here's the real reason to grab a glass: YUM. I slurped chocolate/banana and ... Read more

Curds and Whey, Haddam
Published: 05/09/2012 by Erica in Article
I was saddened to hear that Curds and Whey, the visionary cheese shop in East Haddam had closed it’s doors, but delighted to discover they had moved to new quarters, right next to the Cooking Company in Haddam. Perhaps a bit out of the way for many of us, but worth the schlep: take out a lunch or dinner from the Cooking Company, then head next door for a selection of the best European and American cheeses (including my current obsession, gooey Burrata), artisanal Creminelli salumi, Lark’s ridiculous shortbread cookies, Howard’s bread and a selection of oils and v... Read more















