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Connecticut: Ritz Crystal Room at Remember When

May 22, 2016 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry 1 Comment
The Ritz Cafe is a more casual dining experience on the first floor of Remember When in Torrington, CT

In the heart of Torrington lies a secret hiding in plain sight. Those who are acquainted with it have been enjoying its bounty for years. Those who walk on by have no idea the gem they’ve overlooked. Today, I hope to illuminate you all, because sometimes secrets just aren’t meant to be kept. Remember When … [Read more…]

Posted in: Connecticut, Local Tagged: Connecticut, local, Remember When, restaurant, Ritz Cafe, Ritz Crystal Room, Torrington

Connecticut: Cookshop Plus and Hartford Baking Company

February 28, 2016 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry Leave a Comment
Cookshop Plus in West Hartford, Connecticut has just about everything you need to fully equip your kitchen--and make it beautiful, too! {sponsored post}

Dislosure: I was a guest of Cookshop Plus West Hartford and Hartford Baking Co. at a blogger event they held. I was not compensated for this post. All opinions remain my own. Last Sunday, I ventured out to West Hartford, Connecticut, for a local blogger event at a relatively new kitchen store: Cookshop Plus West … [Read more…]

Posted in: Connecticut, Local, Sponsored Tagged: Connecticut, Cookshop Plus, Hartford Baking Company, local

Eating Connecticut: The Green Grunion Food Truck

October 22, 2015 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry 6 Comments
The Green Grunion food truck, which can often be found in Danbury and Bethel, Connecticut, offers San Diego style burritos made with fresh, local ingredients.

A couple weeks ago, I packed my kids up in the car and headed down to Danbury, Connecticut on a mission. What would entice me to drive 50 miles one way on that bright but chilly Sunday afternoon? Burritos. But not just any burritos. The kind that are hand-made with loving care with fresh, local … [Read more…]

Posted in: Connecticut, Eating Connecticut, Local Tagged: Connecticut, local, The Green Grunion

Eating Connecticut: Spuds Your Way Food Truck

October 21, 2015 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry Leave a Comment
Spuds Your Way from Hamden, Connecticut is the place to go for a meal in a peel! More than just baked potatoes, you can find Spuds Your Way at local farmers markets and events, as well as available for catering.

Sometimes, your destiny finds you. When Jared Cohen realized that there wasn’t a future in his job as a poker dealer at Mohegan Sun casino–little room for growth, and certainly no retirement to rely on–he started thinking outside the box, just like his father taught him. Ultimately drawing on fond memories of feasting upon those … [Read more…]

Posted in: Connecticut, Eating Connecticut, Local Tagged: Connecticut, local, Spuds Your Way

Connecticut: Deadly Grounds Coffee

October 19, 2015 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry 2 Comments
Deadly Grounds Coffee of Norwalk, Connecticut, offers coffee that's to die for!

To some, coffee is a ritual: that steaming cup they grab each morning to greet the day. To others, it’s serious business: they’re beasts before consuming that magical brew that transforms them into humans again. All will find something to love about Deadly Grounds Coffee. Deadly Grounds Coffee has a lot to howl about at … [Read more…]

Posted in: Connecticut, Local, Product Tagged: coffee, Connecticut, local, product
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