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If you move to Connecticut from another state, as I did in 2010, and settle in the Farmington Valley, itll take only days until some enthusiastic neighbors mention Simsburys Talcott Mountain. We befriended several rehabilitated birds in the Birds of Prey exhibit, including bald eagles, crows, vultures and owls, and got up close to the inhabitants of Animal Hall, home to bunnies, guinea pigs, possums and ferrets. Leigh Ann Abbey, animal care technician at Earthplace in Westport. Douglas P. Clement, 725 Bantam Road, Bantam, 860-361-9300, kraftedbrewlab.com, A brewery in the middle of the country? The Hartford Courant has recognized 61 Companies and Organizations in Greater Hartford as Top Workplaces for 2022. I found mums in all colors, with each section separated by color, plus tons of annuals, perennials, vines, shrubs and more. Go here to pick your favorite restaurants! Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd mbr is the UK's leading magazine for trail riding, mountain bike enthusiasts. When I was planning my wedding, I remember seeing all these vendors with awards and badges to celebrate their achievements. 1 Lauren Bernofsky '90, 2 Richard Provost '60, 3 Gala Flagello '16, 4 Watson Morrison, 5 Robert Black '79, 6 Chelsea Knox HCD 2003-06, 7 Edward Diemente '48, 8 Brandee Younger '06, 9 Larry Alan. We found two elegant bowls made by a local potter. Bantam, CT 06750 American, Contemporary 15 /20 Farm-to-table cuisine at this rural restaurant, where dishes are prepared with rich, fresh dairy products from Arethusa Farm. Our annual Best Restaurants Readers' Choice survey is live now through Oct. 17. With so many outstanding eateries within our borders, its inevitable that when naming the best, a number of terrific spots are going to be left. Scenic Hudson's parks16 that the organization actively manages; more than 65 that it has created or enhanced for municipalities and other partners to manageare one of the region's best-kept recreational secrets. 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As a child, whenever there was a snow day, my mom would make doughnuts, setting cinnamon and sugar bowls for my siblings and me to dip ours in a toasty treat after sledding down the driveway. 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, Connecticut Magazine: Best breakfast restaurants for 2023, Connecticut Magazine: CT's best Southern or Soul Food for 2023, Get carried away with these locally sold baskets, In the 1950s, the 'Mad Dog murders' terrorized Connecticut, Connecticut Magazine: Best restaurants for dessert for 2023, Connecticut Magazine: CT's best brunch spots for 2023, Meet rising hip-hop star and CT native Felly, Connecticut Magazine: Best vegetarian, vegan restaurants for 2023, Mozzicato Depasquale Bakery and Pastry Shop. Although my pandemic-inspired Swedish death-cleaning phase meant a moratorium on purchasing non-essentials, my sons commitment to creating exceptional ramen while sheltering in place led me in search of bowls worthy of his creations. But that's not all! See you at the show. Email editor@connecticutmag.com. A ribbon cutting was held with town officials and the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 14. Voting for the Best of SRQ Local 2021 Competition is officially open! I couldnt resist a resin mortar and pestle that practically glowed. We-Ha.com. Needless to say, we were excited to discover a massive and well-stocked record store close to home. I rushed to IKEA in New Haven they were all out as well. Nature lovers because Talcott Mountain is part of two state parks, ecologically rich and protected, and an ecosystem of its own. I went to share the news with my friends and lost the link, so I googled it. In addition to being architecturally significant, the home is home to an impressive art collection from her and her familys world travels. I went to share the news with my friends and lost the link, so I googled it. News spread like fire on a mountain, and ravening crowds starved of the live music experience during the long winter of the pandemic rushed in to pack the bowl at this 5,000-seat venue. She mixes resin colors that are appealing and look good with the materials she embeds. PB, Connecticut Lighting Centers, Southington and Hartford, Kaoud Rugs, Canton, Manchester, West Hartford, (Update, 9/29/21: The Hunt was accidentally omitted from the Vintage Finds category when this article was first published. She takes weekly classes that accommodate her work schedule, and performs in the studios in-person recital. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, The Under My Rumbrella cocktail at Millwright's in Simsbury, Rich and Chris Ruggiero of Berlinetta Brewing in Brideport, A view of the Farmington River Valley from Talcott Mountain in Simsbury. J. The winners are listed in the spreadsheet below, and the complete presentation that was to have been shared during Monday nights presentation has also been provided. Created by Roy Web Design. OVERALL EXCELLENCE Readers' Choice: Statewide Winner: Greca Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar, New Milford Berlinetta Brewing and Records, by the brothers Ruggiero, is more than just a brewery. Class sizes are small for optimal learning and to ensure the safety of the dancers. Hartford Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the area's business community. (Note: Millwrights cocktail menus are seasonal.) We hope you will contribute by sending in your news, sharing your advice, and volunteering for an article or feature. And writers (photographers and musicians, too) because it somehow sparks inspirations that even enthusiastic neighbors cant always generate. Top Colleges and Universities. 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