Touring retro in Eastern Connecticut’s Mystic Country.
To some retro is a hot trend, to others, it’s the way things used to be. Whatever your take you can taste from a bygone era here in Mystic Country. We are certainly well known for our coastline, wineries, Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, and the Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos. Less known are small, classic American businesses that have been going strong through...
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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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Best of CONNECTICUT 2011. Congrats Mystic Country winners!
CONNECTICUT Magazine‘s eagerly awaited 2011 BEST OF issue just hit the stands. Here are the winners in Mystic Country. Congratulations to all: Food & Drink Cupcake: Bleu Squid in Olde Mistick Village, Mystic Breakfast with a View: Kitchen Little, Mystic New England Clam Chowder: S&P Oyster Co., Mystic Dairy Bar: Hank’s Dairy Bar, Plainfield Coffee...
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How about a tasty Sundae Drive? Check out our Ice Cream Trail.
Ice cream. Hot day. Perfect. No matter where you are in Mystic Country we’ve got the spots to enjoy this fabulous treat. Vanilla, chocolate and mint chip, yes, but take a look at some of the make-their-own eccentricities that have quite a following: Hockey Fight – Cherry vanilla ice cream with white chocolate chunks (teeth) and shredded bing cherries...
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Agricultural Fairs in Mystic Country. Bring on that fried dough.
Fun! I’m talking about an old-fashioned, good-time agricultural fair. Sheep shearing, horse shows, oxen pulls, tractors, fried dough, midway games, pageants, pies, music; you know, a really country extravaganza. Check out each fair’s website for all there is to offer including time scheduled truck and suv pulls, performances, contests (hay bale...
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Beach Profile: Summertime at Ocean Beach Park New London
Ocean Beach Park in New London Connecticut offers a National Geographic noted “best” beach with loads to do. This is a great family destination. Check it out: sugar-sand beach, lovely view, lifeguards, boardwalk, mini golf, spray park, rides, arcade, work out center, olympic size pool, nature trail and changing facilities. Yes’um they’ve...
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The Sun Wine Fest ’11 at Mohegan Sun
As wine events go this is a biggie. Running from Friday, January 28 through Sunday, January 30 at Mohegan Sun, The Sun Wine Fest ’11 will knock your wine tasting, food loving taste buds out of the park, ummm casino. In-the-know devotees of this annual event have already sold-out Friday’s Whiskey and Bourbon Tasting as well as Saturday’s Grand...
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CONNECTICUT Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2011. The Bests of Mystic Country.
CONNECTICUT Magazine’s January 2011 issues features the publication’s very popular 33rd Annual Readers Choice Restaurant Awards. Here are the winners in Mystic Country: Overall Excellence Still River Cafe, Eastford; also runner-up best statewide Brasserie Pip, Ivoryton S&P Oyster Co., Mystic Best New Restarant Restaurant L&E, Chester Bar...
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Mystic Country in Best of CONNECTICUT Magazine 2010
CONNECTICUT Magazine’s Best of CONNECTICUT 2010 (September issue) is out and here is who earned a place in this year’s issue. Congratulations to the following business, listed in their winning categories: Burger Bobby’s Burger Palace, Uncasville; Coffee Bar Bean & Leaf, New London; Dinner & Water View Flood Tide, Mystic; Fish Market...
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