Monthly Archives: January 2012

My Connecticut and Massachusetts Weekend

{Sausage pizza at Pepe’s Pizza in Manchester, CT}

My weekend was a lovely mix of old and new;  new places included the IMax Theater at Jordan’s Furniture (a movie theater in a furniture store? Who knew?) and Pepe’s Pizza in Manchester. The “old” was dinner with some of my oldest friends, Kelley, Michelle, Tim and my newest pal, William (8 weeks old), at Ken’s Steakhouse in Framingham, a destination with a very “Mad Men” vibe, hence the martini picture below.

{Yup. Disco balls at bowling alley in Manchester, CT}

{New favorite coffee: Bagel One in Windham, CT — again, who knew?!?}

{The IMax theater at Jordan’s Furniture in Framingham, MA}

{Martini at Ken’s Steakhouse in Framingham, MA}

Weekend Plans

Buca Bungalow

Another warm January weekend on the horizon. What are your plans? Check out Sarah’s picks if you’re looking for something to do.

CT Calendar Girl’s Weekend (food and wine!) Preview

Ok. Who doesn’t like food? More importantly, who doesn’t like wine!? That is why, this weekend, we here at Connecticut Day Trips are suggesting you get out to eat and drink. Check out CT Calendar Girl’s gastro and grape recommendations.

Cheers!

Mohegan Sun Wine Fest
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard
Montville, CT (map)

Dates:
Friday, January 27, 2012 – Sunday, January 29, 2012

Taste of Hartford
Downtown Hartford Restaurants
Hartford, CT (map)

Cost:
$20.12 (not including tax and tip)

Dates:
January 23 – February 5

Palm Beach Hipstamatic

Palm Beach Hipstamatic

There’s really nothing like getting out of town during the cold winter months–especially when the northeast is being blanketed by ice and snow–as we did this past weekend for a trip to Palm Beach, Florida. Here are some shots I took on my iPhone using Hipstamatic.

{Golf course at The Breakers}

{Amaaaaaaazing fish tacos at The Breakers’ Beach Club}

{Taken from the car window at a random stoplight in West Palm Beach}

{Even the table water looks lusher at The Breakers}

Connecticut Day Trips on Foodspotting

Connecticut Day Trips on Foodspotting

You can now follow Connecticut Day Trips on Foodspotting, my new favorite app.

  1. Homemade chips and a glass of cabernet @ The Corner in Litchfield, CT;
  2. Strawberry cheesecake from The Painted Pony in Bethlehem, CT;
  3. Fish tacos from The Breakers in Palm Beach, FL;
  4. Bloody mary from The Long Trail Pub in Killington, VT;
  5. Brunch at Tisane in Hartford, CT;
  6. Broccoli pesto pizza from The Painted Pony in Bethlehem, CT;
  7. Hash and eggs from Sugar & Spice in Mendon, VT;
  8. BLT from the Heritage Deli and Bakery in Chester, VT;
  9. Coffee and a cheddar cheese biscuit from the Hartford Baking Company in Hartford, CT;
  10. Strawberry pancakes from Wally’s American Grill in Killington, VT.