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An Excruciatingly Opinionated Guide to the Shoreline

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the charles
An Elegant Lunch at The Charles in Old Wethersfield
Exciting and award-winning dining in an historic home in Wethersfield.

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farmers market
Summer on the Shoreline is all about farm produce, fresh catch, and local meats and cheeses. We are beyond ready to hit all of our favorite markets! Here's our list...

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italian shop
Come for the fresh cannolis and leave laden with organic tomato sauce, truffle powder, pannetone, ginormous chocolate Easter eggs, and more Italian treats.

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nourish terry walters
If you are looking for some inspiration for cleaning up your eating, this book is for you.

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coquito
We asked The Essex for a recipe for a seasonal and innovative cocktail and Bar Manager and expert, John LaCross shared his vegan, gluten-free Coquito. It is a rum-based cocktail,

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the charles
Exciting and award-winning dining in an historic home in Wethersfield.

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gargano
Gargano Pasta has just added a dinner option to the flourishing restaurant scene in Old Saybrook. We raced over to check it out!

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mothers day brunch
Here's a list of local spots to take Mom this year!

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Ambitious new fine-dining in Centerbrook.

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The table, Madison CT
A cozy and scrumptious five-course dining experience launches in Madison.

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lobster roll
When I moved to Connecticut from Massachusetts many years ago, I fell hard for the most quintessential of summer eats: the hot, buttered lobster roll.

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