An Afternoon at The New Britain Museum of American Art
Here's an absorbing activity for a chilly winter afternoon.
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“Indulge Your Happy” at Joy Chocolates in Essex
This sweet spot offers up exquisite housemade chocolates, nostalgic candies, and simply the best single-origin cocoa.
Lunch At Parkville Market, Hartford’s Fantastic Food Hall
On a cold winter day, we warmed up with hot chicken, Mofongo, cheesesteaks (and more) at this mammoth food hall.
Better Rhodes Redux
I stopped into the showroom the other day and came away with all sorts of lovely alcohol-free libations.
640 Massage Therapies; A Select Team of Expert Practitioners in Westbrook
Get yourself a therapeutic session at this sweet wellness studio in Westbrook.
Moon Shots Organic Juice Opens a Brick & Mortar in Guilford
Moon Shots, famous for their cold-pressed organic juices, opens a brick & mortar serving juices, coffee, smoothies, waffles, avocado toast and more!
Clean Take-Out at Amanda’s Healthy Cooking
Amanda's Healthy Cooking offers nutritious and clean take-out options to keep you on track.
Privé Swiss Returns (With A Splash) to Essex!
Privé Swiss returns to Essex with a 5000-square-foot luxury wellness spa.
12/13/2022, Gourmet Galley Opens in Niantic, Local Online Gifts & A Holiday Cocktail
It's a wrap! We hosted another fantastic Girls' Night Out, this time in Guilford. These events bring us, plus 400 happy women and all the shopkeepers, so much joy.
Girls’ Night Out in Guilford 2022 Recap
A few pix of Girls' Night Out in Guilford!
Local Online Food Gifts
Gifts for every food fanatic in your life from right here in CT.
Give Great Gifts: Gargano Pasta & Italian Market, Old Saybrook
This time of year, Gargano Pasta also great for gifting!
Give Great Gifts: Cocotte, Old Saybrook
All your francophile friends will be thrilled with the gift offerings at Cocotte.
Give Great Gifts: Hen & Heifer, Guilford
Hen & Heifer, tucked behind Whitfield Street in Guilford, is like a jewelry store for treats.
New in Niantic: Gourmet Galley for Lunch & Takeout
Gourmet Galley opens a chic new eatery for lunch with a Niantic Bay view, plus plenty of takeout and party prep.
12/6/2022, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Holiday Desserts
I’m considering writing an article (with photos, of course) about everything I’ve eaten this year. It is, at the same time, the upside and downside of my job. So fun. So fattening.
11/29/2022, Giving, Gifting & Girls Night
The official kick-off to the holiday season is here! For the first time in over 30 years, I did not host Thanksgiving; hence I enjoyed a rare relaxing weekend.
11/15/2022, Breweries, Bar Bouchee & Billie Beads, plus Thanksgiving Reservations & our Holiday Guide – And Girls’ Night Out TOMORROW!
Wow! Lots going on over here this time of year. Hope you’ve had a chance to peruse our Holiday Guide (and share it with ALL your friends). I love how it turned out, thanks to Laura who puts her creative twist on everything E List.
11/1/2022, Thanksgiving To-Go, A Fab New Shop, & Sargent & Whistler in Mystic
We are thrilled to announce another Girls' Night Out in Essex on Wednesday, November 16th! If this is your first (or you've never missed one), join us for a celebration of community and shopping locally in the most charming town of Essex.
10/18/2022, Interiors, Fall Dinner & Girls’ Night Out
We're celebrating the 14th anniversary of The E List this week, and I cannot believe it!
10/4/2022, Embracing Autumn, Happy Hour, & Fun Fitness (for real!)
Just got back from another week in NOLA; this time, both my father and stepmother were in the hospital!
9/20/2022, Sunday Brunch, Fall Fashion and An Old Favorite Returns
What a week! My dad had a car accident and broke BOTH legs. I raced down to New Orleans and kept him company for a few days. Besides the intense pain, he mainly could not believe they did not offer hot sauce in the hospital.
9/6/2022, Fall Things to Do, Antiques and Organizing
As always, I've packed the last few moments before Labor Day with as much fun as possible. Enjoyed a breath-taking sunset celebrating a friend's birthday on Seabird, a 6-person picnic boat out of Old Saybrook, and there's still time to book yours.
8/23/2022, A Landmark Solar Hotel, Tiny Tavern & Van Gogh Plus Best White Shirts
Thanks to too many years in the fashion industry, my daughter always thought it was a magic trick that I would know what she wanted to wear for the coming season before she did.
Local Online Gifts
Shop from the comfort of your couch and support these local businesses!
Early Birds & Happy Hours
Here are a few favorite spots for Happy Hour snacks or Early Bird dinner.
Coquito: A Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Cocktail from The Essex
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,
8/9/2022, An Old Faithful Restaurant Restored, An Epicurean Italian Shop & A Foodie Wine Bar
It’s my birthday week (yes, I love to stretch it out!). But it’s always a bit melancholy because it signals back-to-school and work.
7/26/2022, A Visionary Shop, A NOLA Hotel & A Roundup of Farm Dinners. Plus Sustainability Tips
Ahhh, the dog days! I returned from a few days in New Orleans in a sweat and never stopped. It was actually hotter here.
7/12/2022, A Meditation Cruise, BBQ Barn & Rosé Sangria
Lolling around without a set schedule or the anxiety induced by the current state of travel was a balm, and, lucky me, I was blessed with a stellar week of sunny skies. Sometimes the best thing to be done is absolutely nothing. Now back to work!
