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Dalia: Authentic Mexican with A View at Ocean House

Ocean House has found a team of expert chefs creating fresh and authentic Mexican fare.

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Tonie Marie’s Gluten-Free and Gorgeous Cakes

We found this cottage baker based in Lyme and we flipped for her gorgeous cakes!

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Fried Clams (and Lots More) with a View at Dockside

We found a new spot for classic fried seafood and steaks at this casual eatery overlooking the CT River in Essex.

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The Little Station at Hammonasset

Don't miss this sweet gift shop in an old service station alongside rustic summer rental cottages.

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Guide To Summer 2022

We put together The E List Guide to Summer so you can enjoy every bit of it!

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Soaking up the season involves lobster rolls, snac

Soaking up the season involves lobster rolls, snack shacks, farmers markets, outdoor dining, pizza, donuts and more. I’m other words: the classics. ICYMI, we made a guide full of the shoreline essentials to get you sorted. Link in bio for The E List guide to summer.

A summer without an immersive flower experience is

A summer without an immersive flower experience is a lot like happy hour sans the "happy". Just add florals- lots of them. @bestbudsflowerfarm’s Bouquet & Cabernet Workshops in Lyme are equal parts informative and fun. Choose one (or many!) of seven upcoming workshops (from now through late summer) where you'll learn how to harvest flowers and greenery, and arrange your florals with tips and tricks from founder Joanie Filer, all while noshing on wine and chocolate cake. No prior experience is needed, and the creative scene is a collaborative. welcoming one. Expect to work with Joanie's farm-grown flowers like Specialty Sunflowers. Dahlias and more. Another solid option: contact Joanie to reserve a private party with 6 or more in your group. Link in bio to join Best Buds in an upcoming workshop.

Thank you for reading today’s bi-weekly Tuesday

Thank you for reading today’s bi-weekly Tuesday newsletter (in your inbox this AM- link in bio to subscribe). If something in there (or elsewhere on The E List) resonates, we hope you’ll pass it on to a friend who might also appreciate a review of a new local restaurant, our latest roundup of seasonal favorites, our never-ending list of must-tries, or conversations with our rolodex of movers and makers in the community. Thanks for being here. ❤️

Picture this: breezy hemlines, botanical-infused d

Picture this: breezy hemlines, botanical-infused drinks and a gorgeous picnic... the perfect early evening if you ask us. And the best part about a beachside or backyard picnic with @shoreline.alfresco is that their combination of detailed design and coastal-meets-bohemian feel threads the needle between chic and laid back. Create your own 2-hour picnic with 2-8 guests: every package includes the setup/clean-up, styling of your customized picnic including a low picnic table, rugs, seat pillows, candles, lanterns & decor, plus a full tablescape of dinnerware, flatware, glassware, table runner and water. Add-ons like a variety of platters, desserts and flowers seal the deal. Think girls night, family celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, or just because. Link in bio to say cheers.

Madison-meets-Malibu in sunny new shop, @folkloref

Madison-meets-Malibu in sunny new shop, @folkloreflowerco. Owner Kate McNellis has brought her many years of floral design to a brick and mortar filled with blooms, dried flowers, and an original selection of giftable goodies. Link in bio for more on this happy spot full of Cali-inspired products, a DIY stem bar, and an order away from a stunning bouquet tied up by Kate herself.

Health doesn't take the summer off, and neither sh

Health doesn't take the summer off, and neither should you. So, we're leaning on the team at @holistichealthcode to boost our wellness routine. HHC's full-service telehealth membership connects you with nurse practitioners who provide compassionate health care and modern insights you deserve. Their 6-month Membership includes a 75-minute initial consultation, a personalized care plan designed just for you, three 45-minute follow-up visits, two 30-minute visits with your health coach, and unlimited messaging support with your care team. HHC cares about you as a whole-being. They treat the root causes of symptoms, and best of all- they provide the care you need from anywhere. HHC is offering 15% off their Holistic Care Membership with code E15. Link in bio to learn more and sign-up.

@ashlawnfarmcoffee’s latest launch (just in time

@ashlawnfarmcoffee’s latest launch (just in time for the 20th anniversary) is Ashlawn Outpost, a new cafe on a bucolic farm in Deep River. While I’m happy pecking away on my laptop for an hour or two of work in their Saybrook location, this new spot screams ‘hang out and enjoy the view’. Link in bio for more on what to expect, plus an exciting upcoming product launch.