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Elevated Ice Cream Cake at Honeycone

As if Honeycone Craft Ice Cream is not exciting enough with their artisan flavors, we are now on to their ice cream CAKES.

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Royalties: A Gift Shop for Francophiles

Francophiles need to head straight to this charming boutique.

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Ramen, Rice and Bao at AJ Noodle Bar

We've been craving a noodle bar around here for as long as we can remember. Introducing AJ Noodle Bar in Old Saybrook.

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Sunday Dinner at Nataz

Top quality ingredients, scratch cooking and sweet service made for a fine Sunday dinner.

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Your Summer ‘22 is sorted, stacked, and looking

Your Summer ‘22 is sorted, stacked, and looking bright with all manners of good fun: weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers and lots more. May we suggest a custom order from artisan bakery @zestfreshpastry for the occasion? With their made-to-order cakes, cupcakes, cookies and desserts, Zest will create unique and exceptional pastries and baked goods for any event. We’ve long been big fans of Zest and its incredibly talented co-founders Erin and Gabriella, since their start at the local Farmers Markets back in 2012, to opening their first location in 2013 inside the Velvet Mill in Stonington. Today, Zest has a second location in Ledyard and a third opening this summer (!) in Noank Village. Link in bio for sweet everythings.

As if @honeyconeicecream is not already exciting e

As if @honeyconeicecream is not already exciting enough with their artisan flavors (Sea Kelp and Caramel?! Garam Masala?!), we are now on to their ice cream CAKES. Link in bio for all the deets. 🍨

We’ve been craving a noodle bar around here for

We’ve been craving a noodle bar around here for as long as we can remember. At last, one has materialized in Old Saybrook and we have already been in a few times to @ajnoodlebaros. Link in bio for our go-to’s and menu favorites.

Say hello to @balibungalow, a custom hand-made fur

Say hello to @balibungalow, a custom hand-made furniture and decor company. Founder Lita Bondlow created Bali out of inspiration for her rich heritage and culture. Their pieces are made exclusively from sustainable materials like teak, sea grass, rattan, cotton and leather by local Indonesian artisans using indigenous techniques that have been passed down through generations. Bali is located inside the Velvet Mill in Stonington (lucky us!), and ship anywhere in the U.S. For every piece Bali sells, they plant three trees through “One Tree Planted”, and also support cottage industry and fair trade practices. We’re adding must-haves like their pendants, throws and striking side tables to our carts. Take 15% off your order with code ELIST through 5/31. Link in bio for natural accents for your home.

Sometimes we like to shop for ourselves, and oglin

Sometimes we like to shop for ourselves, and ogling the gems and baubles at @waterstreetjewelers is a fine place to start (or drop a hint!). Link in bio to see more jewels.

@celebrationsontheshore creates balloon extravagan

@celebrationsontheshore creates balloon extravaganzas for any and all parties, soirees, and events. From garlands and hoops to arches and centerpieces, there’s nothing more cheerful than their big bunches. Link in bio for all the fun. 🎈

If you’ve ever wondered where’s the best place

If you’ve ever wondered where’s the best place to get a cocktail at 5 on a Friday, who makes the best floral arrangement, or what to order at that new restaurant opening up… you’re in luck. We bring together the incredible businesses + the people that make up our shoreline CT community, and we’ve been doing it since 2008. Every other week, we send out our newsletter to our email subscribers that feature the things we love and the things worth knowing about. Link in bio to subscribe and get it in your inbox. (Pssst- a very special something coming soon for the summer… you don’t want to miss it ☀️)