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Alforno in Old Saybrook Adds New Lunch Menu
Alforno Trattoria in Old Saybrook, a popular shoreline destination for brick-oven pizza and Tuscan-inspired fare, has introduced a new lunch menu. Items include sandwiches on fresh-baked Roman flatbread (Caprese, chicken parmesan, porchetta;) composed...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Restaurants
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Korky Vann: Connecticut Offers Off-Price Shopping Opportunities
The Hartford CourantI come by this job honestly. As far back as I can remember, saving money and stretching the budget was a priority. My thrifty-gened parents rarely bought anything that wasn't on sale — and they taught us that scoring deals was a competitive sport....Tags: East Windsor, South Windsor, Computer Hardware, Prices, Apple iPhone
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Sun WineFest Celebrates Its 10th Year
For the Sun WineFest's 10th year, famed cookbook author and James Beard award winner Dorie Greenspan pulled together a cookie recipe representing three facets of her life: a vanilla French sablé base with cherries, cranberries and raisins cooked in mulled...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Middletown, Gnocchi, Shrimp, West Hartford
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"Bikes For Kids" Helps Hurricane Sandy Victims
Last year, I did a Mommy Minute story about Bikes For Kids, a wonderful, local organization with a simple mission: all children deserve to enjoy a bicycle. In a crammed garage, a few guys refurbish used bikes for boys and girls in need. They are intense...
Tags: Hurricanes, Natural Disasters, Belle Harbor, Christmas, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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Striving For Mass Appeal, Small Business Saturday Touts Community
The Hartford CourantIf the wretched excess of Black Friday has any benefit beyond the ritual of communal consumption, it is as a launching pad for days that are Not Black Friday. Opponents celebrate Buy Nothing Friday, online shoppers have Cyber Monday and...Tags: West Hartford, American Express Company, Sears, Small Business Saturday, Black Friday (shopping)
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CL&P's Scorecard: Better, Not Perfect
The Hartford CourantOn the Saturday before Sandy hit, there was some confusion about whether Connecticut Light & Power could dedicate a line crew and a tree crew to every town from the start. With some help from the governor, the problem was resolved. By Sunday night,...Tags: Politics, Renovation, Government, Tropical Storms, Local Government
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Sandy's Punch: Much Destruction, Not Much Economic Harm
The Hartford CourantBy any measure, hurricane or not, Sandy packed a costly punch. Conservative estimates place the damage at $50 billion from property destruction and lost business — and only about $20 billion of that is covered by insurance. The storm left deep...Tags: Washington, DC, Services and Shopping, Fairfield County, NYSE Euronext, Inc., Employees
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Election Day Specials at Connecticut Restaurants
After you cast your vote Tuesday, treat yourself to an Election Day special at one of these Connecticut restaurants: Max Restaurant Group offers half-priced bottles of wine at all of its Connecticut locations. maxrestaurantgroup.com. Billy Grant...
Tags: Wines, New Britain, Politics, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking
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Election Day Can't Come Soon Enough
The Hartford CourantLike everyone else, I really want this election to be over. And I like this stuff. With two days still to go, I have already burned through at least a half-dozen "mute" buttons trying to avoid the attack ads. I don't mind that the ads usually rely on...Tags: Chris Christie, Natural Disasters, The Weather Channel (tv network), Elections, Gallup, Inc.
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Valentine's Day Gifts, Soccer Wear, Free Museum Admission
The Hartford CourantJust 12 shopping days until Valentine's Day. Don't wait until the last minute and get stuck paying full price for your gifts. Check out the great sales going on at area stores now. After 26 years in business, Life of Riley Irish Imports, 881 Boston...Tags: Museums, Southington, Wethersfield, eBay Inc., Simsbury
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A great deal in the bag at Lorensen Auto Group
Lorensen Auto Group recently announced that Joe Zaientz won $2,500 through “A Great Deal is in the Bag” promotion, which ran at all six Lorensen dealers during December. Zaientz was among 300 people who registered online at www.ctcardeals.com....Tags: Honda, Dodge, Chrysler Group LLC, Acura, Chrysler
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Preserving A Piece Of The Connecticut River
The Hartford CourantThe Connecticut Forest & Park Association and Connecticut Light & Power get it. They understand the value of New England's longest waterway cutting through the heart of our state. The Connecticut River is a part of all of us who live in central...Tags: Connecticut, Lakes and Ponds, Rivers, Travel, Connecticut River
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