Published March 18, 2021
Since St. Patrick’s Day was a little less festive this year due to the pandemic, keep the party going all weekend long with this Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Raspberr...
Published March 18, 2021
Finally, there’s a reason to leave the house again! With the weather starting to get warm, it’s the perfect time for the return of Chester’s First Friday nights. The next...
Published March 03, 2021
With St. Patrick’s Day parades being canceled again this year due to the ongoing pandemic, including the Essex Go Bragh Irish Parade, what are we to do? Well, if you were...
Published March 03, 2021
Itching for a shopping trip? Splash Boutique, which recently opened on the Branford Green, offers an assortment of clothing, home decor, gifts, and so much more, from bra...
Published February 17, 2021
Every happy hour should include music videos—’90s babies, am I right? Every Friday, The Stand in Branford is having Music Video Request Night where you can make a request...
Published February 17, 2021
Ciao Bella in Madison has moved—but don’t worry, they didn’t go very far. The clothing boutique has moved across the street from their old location in downtown Madison to...
Published February 03, 2021
Wondering what to eat for the Super Bowl? Scotch Plains Tavern in Essex is offering in-house and take-out drink specials through Super Bowl Sunday and a special menu in a...
Published February 03, 2021
Attention all plant parents: There’s a new houseplant shop coming to downtown New Haven *cue gasps*. From common to exotic, Bark & Vine—which will be located at 49 Orange...
Published January 20, 2021
Looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones for Valentine’s Day? Gemma By the Sea has hand-painted shells, perfect for holding jewelry or simply decoration. The shel...
Published January 20, 2021
We may be in a pandemic, but you can still celebrate Galentine’s Day with your best ladies thanks to Painted by the Shore’s virtual art workshops. They have a bunch of up...
Published January 06, 2021
Because, let’s face it, we’re going to be recovering from 2020 for a long, long time. If you need something a little stronger than shavasana to take the edge off, Rose Vi...
Published January 06, 2021
Did 2020 suck the ever-living life out of you? Need some spiritual therapy to recover? True Bikram Yoga, with locations in New Haven and Madison, is offering both in-stud...
Published December 23, 2020
Has ordering food delivery become your way of life in quarantine? Wondering if your local favorites do take-out or delivery? Shorelinemenus.com, which serves towns from B...
Published December 23, 2020
Did you go a little too hard on Christmas cookies this year? Or have you not done a 5K since... you can’t even remember? From Monday, Dec. 28 through Friday, Jan. 1, the ...
Published December 09, 2020
Leaving the house is enough of an ordeal these days, so to go to one place for a bite to eat that has everything you could possibly be in the mood for is essential. Pizza...
Published December 09, 2020
Online ordering is great and all, but if you’re getting down to the wire with holiday shopping there’s no better reassurance of getting a gift in time than shopping local...
Published November 25, 2020
Looking for a little something to give to friends and family for the holidays this year? Meriano’s Bake Shoppe in Madison is selling masked gingerbread cookies (yes, you ...
Published November 25, 2020
2020 has been hard enough. Don’t save holiday shopping until the last minute, too. On Saturday, Nov. 28, Bishop’s Orchards in Guilford will be holding a holiday market fr...
Published November 11, 2020
The season of sweaters is finally upon us. And, in quarantine, the season of loungewear is ever-present and ongoing. Polished Boutique in Branford is offering a full coll...
Published November 11, 2020
Looking to make Football Sunday more special this year? Do you only go to Super Bowl parties for the food and want to eat like it’s the Super Bowl every Sunday? Either wa...
Published October 29, 2020
Let’s face it, we’re going to be needing a LOT of wine to get through this upcoming election night. Luckily if you live in Madison, The Wine Thief offers free delivery, a...
Published October 29, 2020
2020 has thrown us one too many tricks this year, so treat yourself to a Halloween cupcake pack from Sugar Bakery in East Haven. The bakery is offering 6- and 12-packs of...
Published October 15, 2020
Is the only way you’re keeping track of the seasons in quarantine is by the type of beer you’re drinking? No? Just us...Well if you are, 30 Mile Brewing Co. in Old Saybro...
Published October 15, 2020
Want to hide from 2020 for a while? The corn maze at Bishop’s Orchards is open daily through October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 per person, and this year’s de...
Published October 01, 2020
2020 has canceled a lot of things this year, but it’s not stopping Octoberfest. On Sunday, Oct. 4, Water’s Edge in Westbrook is hosting an Octoberfest celebration from 1 ...
Published October 01, 2020
Didn’t think 2020 could get even scarier? The Haunted Isle has returned to the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven on Fridays and Saturdays through October. This year...
Published September 17, 2020
Have you binge-watched absolutely everything you can by this point? If so, Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ in New Haven is hosting a drive-in movie night featuring Black Panther on...
Published September 17, 2020
Stony Creek Brewery has brought back its seasonal favorite, Crum, an Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Amber Ale. Because seasonal fall beverages aren’t only limited to coffee...
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Published September 03, 2020
Feeling concert-deprived? Trying to remember the last time you got to hear live music? Shanks has live music on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Soak in the last few days of su...
Published September 03, 2020
Missing happy hours? Or, shall we say, are you tired of Zoom happy hours where everyone is awkwardly staring at their cameras for an hour and no one really knows what to ...
