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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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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Last minute Labor Day in Mystic Country?
Labor Day. A misnamed holiday if there ever was one. Time for a break and a little fun before transitioning to fall. Whether the storm got you locally and you need a break after a very unusual week, or you are in from out of town check it out. A few unique ideas for enjoying the last of summer’s glory: Enjoy an agricultural fair: The Woodstock Fair runs...
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The Connecticut Wine Trail. Cheers to a tasty adventure.
No Napa has not cornered the market. From farm to sea, Mystic Country is home to: Chamard Vinyards in Clinton, Holmberg Orchards & Winery, Gales Ferry; Jonathan Edwards Winery, N. Stonington; Maugle Sierra Vineyards, Ledyard; Priam Vineyards, Colchester; Saltwater Farm Vineyard, Stonington; Sharpe Hill Vineyard, Pomfret; Stonington Vineyards, Stonington;...
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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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Country places to sit and sip by a real wood fire.
There’s nothing more inviting on a cold day that the crackle of a real roaring wood fire. Whether you are up for a sip, read or chat here are some country places that offer up the traditional flame (not gas fueled) in a steeped-in-history setting. Enjoy a wintry stroll or drive, then settle in fireside. We like them all but take a look at the websites to...
Continue ReadingMystic Connecticut is Selected as a National Geographic Best Adventure Town
National Geographic has chosen Mystic, Connecticut as one of America’s 100 best adventure towns and the only town chosen in the state of Connecticut. I like to think of Mystic as a region, not just portions of Groton/Stonington (which make up the zip code), but all of the towns along our gorgeous coastline and up through the casinos into the rolling countryside....
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A Weekend of Wine, Food and Music – Stonington Vineyard Wine Festival
One of my favorite events of the year is the Stonington Vineyards Wine Festival – a weekend of food, music, and of course, delicious, locally made wines. This year, the event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 18-19, rain or shine (there’s a tent in case it rains). Local restaurants supply the food, and this year the selection includes samplings...
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Wine, Cheese, Gelato and Nature at the Heritage Trail Winery and Cafe
I’m always on the lookout for great food at a unique location, and I wish I’d found the Heritage Trail Winery and Cafe sooner! It is hands-down the perfect spot for an impromptu luncheon or early dinner. The location is top-notch, the scenery is perfect, and the wine and homemade gelato just add to the experience. It was a winter night when I first visited...
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Sip the Connecticut Wine Trail
I love wine, and one of my ongoing goals is to become more educated on the subject. Moving to Connecticut has been a great way to start accomplishing this, with the fabulous wineries available from one end of the state to the other. Today I’ll get you rolling with three…more to come. My very first vineyard visit here was to Stonington Vineyards in...
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