Thanks Sun WineFest. We had a ball!
A quick sampler of shots from this past weekend’s Sun WineFest at Mohegan Sun. It’s on my list for 2013 already. Great time, wines, beers, foods and more all served up in high style. I loved the celeb cooking performances; my favorite part is watching when they are not on camera. Hey these chefs get a lot of help!!! If you’ve never “done”...
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Music and more this weekend at Hygienic XXXIII. Not just for art lovers.
Yesterday we wrote up this weekend’s gallery show at the Hygienic but there is so much more going on in New London! January is definitely not boring in Eastern CT. — the editor Originally built as a whaling company’s provisioning store and crews’ quarters and listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings, the Hygienic was slated...
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Connecticut Magazine’s 2012 Reader’s Choice Restaurants in Mystic Country.
Connecticut Magazine’s Readers Choice Restaurant Awards just came out in their January 2012 issue. Restaurants selected in Mystic Country are listed below. Congratulations all! Pick up a copy of the magazine (see issue cover left) to see what great company our area restaurants keep statewide. Best Overall Excellence: Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse, Uncasville; Still...
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The Boston Globe reviews New London, CT. What to do here with or without the kids.
The Boston Globe recently ran a wonderful article on our favorite little city by the sea, New London. This historic district dating back to whaling times has come a long way in recent years. The city is a wonderful spot to explore American history, art, theater, nautical heritage and food without the hassle of hitting the biggest of apples. A Tank Away: New...
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Video: WCVB TV 5 Boston visits Stonington, CT. Just a tank away.
Video of a visit to Stonington by WCVB-TV Boston; Lots to learn and explore here in this gorgeous little New England village. Take a look at here on Tank Away: Stonington. Charming all 4 seasons I have to say. Stay informed. Follow Mystic Country by RSS, email, on Facebook or Twitter.
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Wine. Food. Celebrities. The Sun Winefest ’12 has it all.
A winefest barely needs explanation, it already sounds so tantalizingly good (if you like wine, and you probably wouldn’t be reading this if you didn’t). But there’s so much MORE than wine at this event that you have to be prepared–and go not only with a designated driver (or with plans to stay over), but a huge appetite! This year’s Sun WineFest...
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It’s high time for tea. Afternoon tea is all the rage at our local tea haunts.
High tea isn’t just for the British anymore. Tea time is the hot new afternoon activity–maybe even surpassing the traditional midday walk to Starbucks. We have quite a few venues with afternoon teas, and they all look delightful! The Bee and Thistle Inn and Spa in Old Lyme (right off I-95) has an afternoon tea from 12-3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday,...
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Mystic Restaurant Week + fun freebies in celebration of a VIP 70th.
October 28 kicks off a big week in Mystic. It’s Restaurant Week (great food at a great price) PLUS the town is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the Charles W. Morgan, the world’s last remaining wooden whaling ship. Mystic’s VIP (should be VIS right?!) had an 80 year whaling career that ended in 1921 and she, with a man’s...
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Putnam’s Great Pumpkin Festival is October 22.
If you are looking to experience some beautiful foliage and have a little fall themed fun, Putnam Connecticut’s Great Pumpkin Festival is a great time. Combine a trip here with one of Walktober’s walks and you’ve got the makings of a perfect fall day. The Great Pumpkin Festival runs 10-4 pm, Sunday, October 22, 2011 from Union Square to...
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A taste of fall. Sample New London during the 8th Fall Food Stroll on October 12.
Fall, food and fun take over downtown New London during the 8th Fall Food Stroll, happening from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2011. The best tastes of autumn will be on display from more than 40 of the city’s fabulous local restaurants. Manicotti, salt cod fritters, lemon butternut risotto, seafood paella; sound tempting? In addition, the 6th...
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