Guy Fieri Teaming With Popular Fairfield County Brewery On New Offering Guy Fieri Teaming With Popular Fairfield County Brewery On New Offering
Guy Fieri Teaming With Popular Fairfield County Brewery On New Offering Food Network star Guy Fieri has made numerous visits to Connecticut in an effort to perfect a new spiked malt beverage developed with a Fairfield County brewery. Named Flavortown Spiked, the "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives," star teamed up with Two Roads Brewing Co., of Stratford, after the company emailed the spiked hair star with the idea for a spiked malt beverage, reported People magazine.  Fieri liked the idea and when the group met in person it was kismet. The first in the line to come out is a hard fruit punch that Fieri described to People as an "adult Kool-Aid, but not as sweet…
Marshalls Opening New Store In Fairfield County Marshalls Opening New Store In Fairfield County
Marshalls Opening New Store In Fairfield County Just in time for holiday shopping, Marshalls, one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers with more than 20 stores in Connecticut is opening a new location in Fairfield County. Located in Ridgefield in the Copps Hill Plaza on Danbury Road, the grand opening is set for Thursday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., said Cassidy Kelly, a spokeswoman for the Massachusetts-based company. The 24,999-square-foot Ridgefield store will be the company's 23rd location in Connecticut and the third in Fairfield County with other locations in Norwalk and Stamford. It will replace the former Kohl's D…
Popular Beauty/Spa Business Bluemercury Reopens New Fairfield County Location Popular Beauty/Spa Business Bluemercury Reopens New Fairfield County Location
Popular Beauty/Spa Business Bluemercury Reopens New Fairfield County Location A popular Fairfield County business known for its spa, makeup, perfumes, and luxury skincare solutions has reopened in its new location. Bluemercury recently opened in New Canaan with a glittery store featuring an updated design concept and evolved retail experience. The store features personalized services and offerings, dedicated to premium service and anchored by the “Center Bar” where clients can enjoy consultations, tutorials, and new offerings and discover brands with Bluemercury’s trained beauty experts. Fans of the business will find a new fragrance wardrobe (with brands like D.S.…
Video: 4 Kittens Saved From High-Voltage Area In Stamford By Eversource Worker Video: 4 Kittens Saved From High-Voltage Area In Stamford By Eversource Worker
Video: 4 Kittens Saved From High-Voltage Area In Stamford By Eversource Worker Ready for a new kitten? Soon there will be four up for adoption after the little ones were saved from a high-voltage area in Fairfield County when an Eversource worker spotted the babies while working. The incident occurred in Stamford where Eversource lineworker Branden Collins was working when he noticed a ball of fur and realized there were kittens in a dangerous area with energized lines and transformers, said Jamie Ratliff, Eversource spokesperson. Collins de-energized the area and made it safe to enter so he could grab the kittens.  With the help of Stamford Police and Ani…
COVID-19: Pandemic Has Caused 'Collective Trauma' Among US Adults, New Poll Reveals COVID-19: Pandemic Has Caused 'Collective Trauma' Among US Adults, New Poll Reveals
Covid-19: Pandemic Has Caused 'Collective Trauma' Among US Adults, New Poll Reveals Adult Americans are still experiencing "collective trauma" nearly four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a brand-new poll. The long-term stress sustained since the outbreak began has had a significant impact on well-being, evidenced by a significant increase in reported mental health conditions and chronic illnesses, according to the results of the nationwide survey conducted by The Harris Poll for the American Psychological Association (APA) among more than 3,000 US adults age 18 and older. Those ages 35 to 44 reported the most significant increase in chroni…
CT Eatery Wins 'Best Of The Fest' At NYC BagelFest CT Eatery Wins 'Best Of The Fest' At NYC BagelFest
CT Eatery Wins 'Best Of The Fest' At NYC BagelFest Forget those New York bagels you dreamed of shoving in your face. There's a new king of dough in town and it's located in Connecticut. Olmo Bagels in New Haven has walked away with not only bragging rights but with a chest full of love for the city they are made in with the big win of "Best Of The Fest" at the 2023 NYC BagelFest. But that's not all the upstart little bagel shop brought home from the annual competition that really crowns the king of bagels. They also brought home "Best Beyond the Boroughs," and "Best Schmear," said Olmo chef and owner Craig Hutchinson. "The fest was like …
‘So Grateful’: Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Reunites With Surgeons, Medics ‘So Grateful’: Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Reunites With Surgeons, Medics
‘So Grateful’: Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Reunites With Surgeons, Medics Audrina Crocitto doesn’t remember much about the charter bus crash that killed her band director and a retired teacher, and injured dozens of her fellow marching band students. The 15-year-old Farmingdale High School student on Long Island only remembers the initial impact of the bus careening off of I-84 in Orange County, in the town of Wawayanda, before it rolled several times down an embankment Thursday, Sept. 21. Following the crash, Crocitto was airlifted to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, where X-rays and MRIs revealed that titanium screws and rods would be needed to hold her spine …
Poll: Ready For A Scary Movie For Halloween Made In CT? Website Picks Its Favorite Poll: Ready For A Scary Movie For Halloween Made In CT? Website Picks Its Favorite
Poll: Ready For A Scary Movie For Halloween Made In CT? Website Picks Its Favorite Most people could argue all night about the best horror movie filmed in Connecticut.  But one website has made it easy by listing what "they" think is the scariest flick filmed in the Nutmeg State. The Hard Times picked Ty West's "The Innkeepers," as an "instant classic of New England horror." Mostly because it was filmed in what many say is a really haunted Inn, and because it gets under your skin and lingers there for a while.  That being the fact, many may say the movie filmed in Litchfield County in Torrington, is a more psychological thriller than a horror movie with al…
CT Staple Pepe's Pizza Offers New Fall Pie: Here's What's Cooking CT Staple Pepe's Pizza Offers New Fall Pie: Here's What's Cooking
CT Staple Pepe's Pizza Offers New Fall Pie: Here's What's Cooking Now that fall has arrived along with the cooler temperatures what better way to warm up than with a hearty slice of pizza? Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, known for its New Haven-style coal-fired pizza, feels the same way and has introduced its annual seasonal pie, this time featuring potatoes and bacon. Named the "Patata Rustica," the white pizza includes sliced, gold potatoes and bacon pieces, smothered with asiago, mozzarella, and grated Pecorino Romano cheeses, and finished with a touch of imported olive oil. The pizza costs $16.75 for a 12-inch small pie and is available at …
Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In New Canaan Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In New Canaan
Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In New Canaan It was Swiftie Mania day in a Connecticut town after a rumor started that the mega pop queen Taylor Swift was lunching in town with her new boyfriend Travis Kelce. In the heart of Fairfield County, hundreds of teens, moms, and well, guys, turned up in the town. of New Canaan outside the popular Elm Restaurant on Thursday, Oct. 20 where Swift was supposed to be inside dining with boyfriend Kelce (the Kansas City Chiefs tight end), Swift's BFF actor Blake Lively, and Lively's hubby actor Ryan Reynolds who live in neighboring Pound Ridge in Northern Westchester County.  Once the rumor made it…
Coffee Shop With Location In Greenwich Opens Second CT Store In Darien Coffee Shop With Location In Greenwich Opens Second CT Store In Darien
Coffee Shop With Location In Greenwich Opens Second CT Store In Darien A popular coffee shop founded in New York is quickly becoming known in Connecticut for its freshly brewed drip coffee. Gregorys Coffee opened its second location in Connecticut on Friday, Oct. 13 in the Darien Commons. Gregorys' other Connecticut locale is in Greenwich, at 343 Greenwich Ave. Gregorys is known for its freshly brewed drip coffee, specialty handcrafted drinks, and house-made pastries. Its everyday blend, Gregs House, has been hailed as smooth, naturally sweet, and balanced.  Start your day with a freshly brewed cup of Gregorys Coffee which just opened in Darien.Gregorys…
Norwalk Donut Shop Named Best Hole-In-Wall Breakfast Spot In State Norwalk Donut Shop Named Best Hole-In-Wall Breakfast Spot In State
Norwalk Donut Shop Named Best Hole-In-Wall Breakfast Spot In State Yum, yum, yum.  That's all it takes to describe a Connecticut eatery that has been voted the best hole-in-the-wall breakfast in the state by Cheapism.com. Located in Norwalk on Connecticut Avenue, the family-owned Speedy Donuts has been around since 1969 making hundreds of luscious donuts and egg sandwiches nestled in fresh rolls and pancakes.  An odd-ball choice on the menu is soup, go figure, but I hear the chicken orzo rocks.  For Norwalkers, the airy, very chic French Cruller is a favorite along with the fluffy jelly stuffed and cinnamon twists.  In case you are in…