“Blast from the Bayou” rocks Strawberry Park, June 6-9 at the Cajun/Zydeco Festival.
Even though I’m a tried and true New Englander, there’s a little piece of me that adores New Orleans. So I’m extremely grateful for this time of year, when a little piece of New Orleans comes to New England. June 6-9, the 17th Annual Cajun Zydeco Festival, Blast from the Bayou, takes over Strawberry Park in Preston with food, music and dancing straight...
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International food and fun. Second Annual International Food Festival, June 8-9.
The Second Annual International Food Festival takes over Olde Mistick Village this weekend. On June 8-9 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., come check out the great chefs we’re lucky enough to have in our area! Some of the restaurants providing food include Johnny’s Peking Tokyo, Portuguese Fisherman, Ricebox and A Taste of India, in addition to everyone’s favorite...
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Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England 2013 honors many in Mystic Country.
Congratulations to the Mystic Country businesses that were recently written up as YANKEE Magazine “Best of New England” for 2013. The full listings appear in YANKEE’s May/June issue. Best Alpaca Farm & Store - Safe Haven Farm, Hampton Best Military Museum - United States Coast Guard Museum, New London Best Pottery Shop - Sawmill...
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Spend the day in/by the water. Willimantic Riverfest 2013, this Saturday.
Boaters, kayakers, nature lovers – Riverfest 2013 is Saturday, May 18 in Willimantic, our city known for its frog bridge and river views. Locals love Riverfest, not only because they simply love boating, but because this is one of the best spots in eastern Connecticut. Boaters will go to nearby Eagleville to drop their boat, then head to Willimantic to...
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Third Thursday Street Fests. Promoting dancing in the streets.
It’s Third Thursday season in Willimantic again! Third Thursday Street Fests kick off this week – May 16 is the first – and Main Street will be filled to capacity with revelers, tourists and locals alike. It’s a sure sign of summer. Our region loves this party, which has food, music, people, live performers and local artists. Downtown Willimantic...
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It’s all about the food. New London’s Spring Food Stroll, May 15.
Spring is finally here, and folks will be crowding the streets of New London Wednesday, May 15, 2013 for the annual Spring Food Stroll. We in eastern Connecticut love this event. It’s about enjoying the beautiful weather, meeting friends, seeing what’s new in our culture-laden city and best of all, eating and drinking way too much. Nearly 50 of the city’s...
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Putnam First Fridays return for the season, May 3.
It’s that time of year again – First Fridays in Putnam are kicking off this weekend! Friday, May 3 is the beginning of the season, and we are so ready. This is one of the best events in the Quiet Corner, mostly because we love Putnam! You’ll find it all here – art, food, wine, theater, shopping, antiques. This is a celebration of all we have to...
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It’s maple sugaring season in Mystic Country!
Winter’s slowly melting away in Mystic Country, and it’s maple sugar season again! Trees are being tapped, syrup is boiling, and maple products stock local farmers’ shelves to bursting (until we all swoop in and buy them up). Come visit the farms and see how it’s done. This is a fun outing for the whole family, even those who aren’t maple fans. And...
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The best recipe for cabin fever: Chowder!
26 restaurants. 26 versions of chowder to sample. Every single one of them to die for. Would you expect anything less in Mystic Country? Stop by for a taste at the 10th Annual Cabin Fever Festival and Charity Chowder Cook-Off at Olde Mistick Village on Saturday, Feb. 23. Get out of the house and get to the Village, where the chowder will be set up in the different...
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The “Bests” just keep on coming. Connecticut Magazine chooses 2013′s favorite restaurants.
We love to eat around here. And with good reason – our restaurants always show up on Connecticut Magazine‘s “Best of” lists. This time around is no exception. Check out Mystic Country’s wins in the best restaurants issue and plot your next dining experience early! Best Asian: Shrine, Mashantucket Best Seafood: Oyster Club, Mystic Best...
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