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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

Local: Torrington’s Main Street Marketplace Returns, New Location and Name

July 6, 2015 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry Leave a Comment
Main Street Market Place collage

Torrington, Connecticut’s Main Street Marketplace returns on Thursday, July 9, 2015, for a new season of fun, food, and friends…with a new name. Redubbed “The Marketplace,” it has moved to Franklin Street this year, an area that was recently blocked off to vehicular traffic from the Main Street side. Parking will be available in the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Connecticut, Life, Local Tagged: Connecticut, life, local, Torrington

Local: Robot Dance Off 2015

May 26, 2015 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry Leave a Comment
The Desultory Theatre Club presents Robot Dance Off 2015

You know how everyone is always complaining that there’s nothing to do? They want to get together but, after racking their brains, they come up empty? Saturday night will not be one of those nights! The Desultory Theatre Club Presents… Robot Dance Off 2015 In their words, a night so nice, we’re doing it thrice! … [Read more…]

Posted in: Events, Life, Local Tagged: Connecticut, local, music, The Desultory Theatre Club, Torrington

Peanut Butter Blondies with Chocolate Ganache and Local Theater

October 20, 2014 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry 12 Comments
Peanut Butter Blondies with Chocolate Ganache - Poet in the Pantry

I spent my weekend immersed in theater. A joy I have denied myself for much of the last 2 decades, even though I not only once enjoyed being a part of the audience, but actually appeared on stage from time to time, as well. My credits are so old now I can barely recall them–juror … [Read more…]

Posted in: Baking, Brownies/Bars/Cookies, Connecticut, Food, Life, Local, Recipes Tagged: baking, brownies, chocolate, Connecticut, cookies, food, life, local, peanut butter, recipes, The Desultory Theatre Club, Torrington, Warner Theatre

Torrington: So Much More Than “TOHO”

July 16, 2014 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry 6 Comments
Julia Autumn Ford during a recent performance at The Desultory Theatre Club

Do you ever hear something that literally makes you cringe? I had that reaction recently to the discovery of a scheme to force the nickname TOHO on my hometown. TOHO is not an intuitive acronym by any means, standing for TO(rrington) H(ome) O(f the Arts). I bet you’re scratching your head now, too. Post by … [Read more…]

Posted in: Connecticut, Life, Local Tagged: Connecticut, life, local, The Desultory Theatre Club, Torrington
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