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…
Paul Newman's Daughter Unveils New Book About Parents At Westport Library Paul Newman's Daughter Unveils New Book About Parents At Westport Library
Paul Newman's Daughter Unveils New Book About Parents At Westport Library Fairfield County's own Melissa Newman will unveil the launch of her new book, "Head Over Heels: Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman, a Love Story In Words and Pictures," at her hometown library. The Newman family has been a Westport institution for decades, so was only fitting that she hosted the launch of the book at the Westport Library on Tuesday, Oct. 10. During the event, Newman was joined by her longtime friend and filmmaker Doug Tirola, sharing insights into her parents, both local and Hollywood legends. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. and is free to attend. Copies of Head Over Heels wi…
Planet Pizza In Greenwich Loving New Home Planet Pizza In Greenwich Loving New Home
Planet Pizza In Greenwich Loving New Home A popular pizzeria in Fairfield County is loving its new home a month after its move and gaining new customers at the same time. Planet Pizza in Greenwich, the home of the Grandma Pizza, which had been on Railroad Avenue for 30 years, has moved to 139 West Putnam Ave. due to a renovation to the train station and the plaza. Since the move, co-owner Sam Silva says business is great and his former customers are beginning to find him as he gains new ones at the same time. Chicken salad pizza.Planet Pizza "In the month since we moved we have gained new customers by having additional parkin…
'So Grateful I Could Puke': Jeopardy! Champ From New England Returning To Iconic Quiz Show 'So Grateful I Could Puke': Jeopardy! Champ From New England Returning To Iconic Quiz Show
'So Grateful I Could Puke': Jeopardy! Champ From New England Returning To Iconic Quiz Show Of the thousands of contestants to appear on Jeopardy! over the years, not many get asked back a second time; Brendan Sargent is among the lucky few. The 34-year-old Massachusetts native, originally from Worcester and now living in Los Angeles, will return to the iconic quiz show, appearing on a “Champions Wild Card Tournament” episode airing Thursday, Oct. 5. “It happened again. I’m back on Jeopardy! Babyyyyy!!!” Sargent said on Facebook. The St. John’s High School and Boston University alum first competed on the show in March 2021, appearing in two episodes and going home with $9,600. …
Hey Norwalk, Missing Your Chick-fil-A? Here's Why It's Closed Hey Norwalk, Missing Your Chick-fil-A? Here's Why It's Closed
Hey Norwalk, Missing Your Chick-fil-A? Here's Why It's Closed Fairfield County Chick-fil-A fans who are missing their daily dose of chicken wonderfulness and wondering why their favorite fast food shop is closed, here's the lowdown. The Norwalk Chick-fil-A at 467 Connecticut Ave., closed on Monday, Sept. 25 for a remodeling project and is moving right along with progress. A Facebook post by the restaurant said the remodeling is inside the eatery, to add guest seating as well as improving the parking lot and drive-thru area. The plan is to reopen in just a few weeks. No exact date was provided.
James Beard Award-Winning Chef To Speak At Stamford's Ferguson Library James Beard Award-Winning Chef To Speak At Stamford's Ferguson Library
James Beard Award-Winning Chef To Speak At Stamford's Ferguson Library Iconic chef Jacques Pépin returns to his old stomping, or stirring grounds to promote his new cookbook and talk cooking. Pépin, the former owner of the Dressing Room restaurant in Westport, will appear in Stamford at the Ferguson Library on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. to discuss his latest book, Cooking My Way: Recipes and Techniques for Economical Cooking.  The evening presentation, to be moderated by Michel Nischan, a four-time James Beard Award winner, will be held at the Main Library, DiMattia Building. In Cooking My Way, Pépin offers insights and cooking techniques that save money…
Support Swells For Son Of Band Director Killed In I-84 Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy' Support Swells For Son Of Band Director Killed In I-84 Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy'
Support Swells For Son Of Band Director Killed In I-84 Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy' As students, colleagues, and loved ones gather to say their final goodbyes to a beloved high school band director killed in a New York bus crash, the community is coming together to ensure that her only child is taken care of financially. Gina Pellettiere, age 43, of Massapequa, died Thursday, Sept. 21, when a charter bus carrying students from Farmingdale High School on Long Island to a band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania crashed on I-84 in Orange County. The rollover wreck also killed 77-year-old Farmingdale resident Beatrice Ferrari, a retired social studies teacher and longtime camp cha…
This Town Is Most Underrated In CT, New Rankings Say: Do You Agree? Vote Now This Town Is Most Underrated In CT, New Rankings Say: Do You Agree? Vote Now
This Town Is Most Underrated In CT, New Rankings Say: Do You Agree? Vote Now Of all the wonderful places to go in Connecticut, there's one town that gets looked over too often, according to a new ranking. Cheapism.com, a blog covering affordable travel, items, and more, ranked the New Haven County town of Guilford as the state’s most overlooked place in its new ranking, “The Most Underrated Town in Every State.” In order to determine this, the site combed through online reviews and rankings to find places that don't usually get national attention but still have "tremendous value to visitors and locals alike," according to Cheapism.  The over 375-year-old tow…