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Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience in Lyme!

Nothing lifts you up like lending a hand and there are plenty of opportunities on the Shoreline to volunteer or support your favorite charities at festive events. I'm excited to co-chair A Night In New Orleans, this year’s theme for High Hopes'  Read more

The Brilliance of Louis Comfort Tiffany at the New Britain Museum

Not my usual stomping grounds, but the New Britain Museum is worth a trip! This exhibit offers Tiffany fans an opportunity to view a large selection of work in a number of mediums: one hundred Tiffany paintings will be grouped with forty works of Read more

The Jade, NYC

The Jade, NYC

Published: 04/17/2013 by Erica in Article

I holed up in the brand new Jade Hotel in Greenwich Village, which happily is only a few blocks from my favorite cafe, Haven’s Kitchen. The staff was ridiculously accomodating: walking us to a spot around the corner when we realized the restaurant  Read more

Tacuba Taco Bar LUNCH!

Tacuba Taco Bar LUNCH!

Published: 04/03/2013 by Erica in Article

After a spin at Lovet, stop by Tacuba. My favorite taco bar is (finally) dishing up LUNCH! Choose from a menu of authentic tacos, burritos, nachos or quesadillas and Franco and his team will stuff them with a filling of your choice. Pictured is my  Read more

Travel Resources on the Web

Travel Resources on the Web

Published: 02/12/2013 by Erica in Article

A list of spots on the web to help you book your flights and accommodations, or... couches to surf on, you decide.  Read more

The Shop at the Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme

The Magic of Christmas is a must see every year for the installation of towering artist-designed trees in the galleries and non-stop holiday events (click here for a calendar). There’s a surprising amount of giftable goodies smooshed into The Shop,  Read more

The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries

The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries provides food and fellowship to those in need and educates the community about hunger and poverty. Their work is accomplished by over 800 regular volunteers, a small paid staff, and a partnership with 12 Faith  Read more

The Weekapaug Inn

The Weekapaug Inn

Published: 11/21/2012 by Erica in Article

Like its fancy big sister, The Ocean House, the design is in the details at the restored Weekapaug Inn. Inexplicably untouched by Sandy, I headed here for respite, power and internet. From the reupholstered (and original to the Inn) Stickley rockers  Read more

Terrain, Westport

Terrain, Westport

Published: 10/17/2012 by Erica in Article

Yes, it’s a chain, but it’s Anthropologie's idea of a garden store, which is a whole different story. If you need some inspiration for your Thanksgiving table, you'll find it here. From the towering birch twigs to the purple potted hydrangeas and Read more

The J House Hotel, Greenwich

The J House Hotel, Greenwich

Published: 10/17/2012 by Erica in Article

The masterminds behind The J House Hotel have obliterated every shred of its previous incarnation as a decaying Ho Jo's and there's not a whiff of clam strip to be found. For a nearby getaway, head here for an overnight and treat yourself to a high  Read more

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