The Brushmill is BACK! The Brushmill in Chester, a circa early 1800s building has been preserved and transformed into an elegant eatery with a casual tavern, wine bar, and fine dining. Read More »
Dr. Peg’s All-Time Favorite Books I asked a well-read, good friend for her all-time favorite books, and here's what she had to say... Read More »
Gargano Pasta & Italian Market (Finally) Opens in Old Saybrook From the brilliant team behind Grano comes a vast Italian market with dine in or out options in Old Saybrook. Read More »
Celebrating the Return of the Wine Bar at Pearl in Branford A chic wine bar with creative small plates opens in Branford! Read More »
10 Tips to Reduce Plastic Waste I asked Yasemin Ugurlu, owner of Reboot Eco in Chester, for some tips to reduce waste. Read More »
de Gerenday’s, A Visionary Shop in Old Lyme Olivander’s Wand Shop meets the 1880’s Maison Sennelier in Paris at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts reimagined and masterfully merchandised art supply store. Read More »
A Weekend at The Hotel Peter & Paul in New Orleans I spent a laid-back and luxe weekend at a newish hotel in the Marigny. Read More »
A Round-Up of Upcoming Farm Dinners With abundant local produce available, it’s the best time of year to enjoy dinner under the tent or stars. Read More »
A Sunset Meditation on the Sound with Raven Wellness Cruises Experience the healing and therapeutic qualities of water combined with the beauty of coastal New England in the summer on this rare cruise. Read More »
Purchase a Print Copy of Our Summer Guide Hi all, I’m so sorry, they’re all gone. We did not expect to sell out so quickly! Would you like a print copy of our Summer Guide? We’ve got a few on hand. Purchase here for $12, plus $5 shipping and 6% tax, and we’ll send one right out to you! Have a Read More »
Fairs and Festivals 2022 From classic country fairs and craft shows to oyster festivals and antique shows, here’s our list of summer fairs and festivals: Read More »
Food and Fun at Little Red Barn at Bishop’s Orchards, Guilford There's even more to love this Summer at Bishop's Orchards in Guilford! Read More »
6/28/2022, Oceanside Tacos, Cool Cakes & Fried Clams This week, rather than writing a cheerful header, I’ll leave you to the list. It’s a fun one, and I hope you enjoy it. Read More »
The Little Station at Beech Tree Cottages: Retro Gift Shop & Cottages At Hammonasset Don't miss this sweet gift shop in an old service station alongside rustic summer rental cottages. Read More »
Fried Clams (and Lots More) with a View at Dockside in Essex We found a new spot for classic fried seafood and steaks at this casual eatery overlooking the CT River in Essex. Read More »
Dalia: Authentic Mexican with A View at Ocean House Ocean House has found a team of expert chefs creating fresh and authentic Mexican fare. Read More »
Tonie Marie’s Gluten-Free and Gorgeous Cakes We found this cottage baker based in Lyme and we flipped for her gorgeous cakes! Read More »
6/14/2022, Local Glamping, A Farm Cafe, Summer Cocktails & Flowers We are thrilled with the response we’ve received to our first magazine, The E List Guide to Summer. Thanks for all the emails and encouragement! Read More »
5/31/2022, Farmers’ Markets, More Mexican, Sustainable Shopping, & The KitKat Club Exciting news! We’ve been hard at work on the launch of our Summer Guide Magazine! Read More »
Glamping at Getaway in Moodus We sent our social media manage for an overnight of glamping at the newest Getaway in Moodus. Here's what she had to say. Read More »
More Than Blooms at Folklore Flower Company in Madison Madison meets Malibu in this sunny new shop. Read More »
Ashlawn Outpost Opens in Deep River Go visit the Ashlawn Outpost, a new cafe on a bucolic farm in Deep River. Read More »
Guide To Summer 2022 We wait all year long for these few months on the Shoreline, and to celebrate it properly, we put together The E List Guide to Summer so you can enjoy every bit of it. Read More »
Summer at Surfridge Brewing Company We’ve enjoyed Surfridge Brewing Company’s wood-fired dishes and lively atmosphere since they opened last Winter and we knew they’d deliver something special for summer. We recently spent a lazy Sunday afternoon on their spacious patio in Centerbrook and sampled their fresh, seasonal menu. First, the cocktails! The electric blue Patio Blues just might be our Read More »
Zavala, Fresh Mexican Opens in East Lyme The folks behind Milagro in Stonington have opened an eatery in East Lyme. Read More »
Cabaret at The Goodspeed Spend an evening ensconced at the Kit Kat Club right here in East Haddam. Read More »
Sustainable Goods at Reboot Eco in Chester Live a sustainable lifestyle with the help of this new shop in Chester. Read More »
5/17/2022, The Yummy List: Family Dinner, Empanadas, Ramen & Ice Cream Cake Hi everyone, Doesn’t it seem like all we do is eat?? Read More »
Mother’s Day: Jewels, Celebrations, Things To Do & More! First up, looking forward to seeing lots of you tomorrow at our Spring Girls' Night in Essex! Join us with a gaggle or come by yourself; it's ALWAYS a great time! Read More »
