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We recently visited @guapoeats at their location in Newington, but you can also find them in Glastonbury & Hartford! This fast casual spot is serving some of the best rotisserie chicken dishes we’ve had, and those nachos are incredible! We’re giving away a gift card over on my Instagram page, head there to enter and learn more about all of their featured menu items! #foodofct #newington #newingtonct #hartfordcounty #glastonbury #ctgiveaway #ctrestaurants #ctrestaurant #ctsmallbusiness #ctlocal #ctblog #ctblogger #ctbloggers #ctfoodblogger #ctfoodbloggers #cteats #ctfood #connecticut #connecticutliving #connecticutblogger #connecticutfoodie #ctfoodlovers #ctfoodie #ctfoodies #ctfoodtravels #glastonburyct #hartford #hartfordct #hartfordhasit #hartfordconnecticut
Here’s our list of 5️⃣ hidden gems that we visited in 2024 that we think you should check out in 2025! 🎊 Let us know which one you want to check out first! 1. Drago’s Kitchen, Granby: This family-owned breakfast & lunch spot really impressed us when we visited! They have a lot of creative menu items with nearly everything made in-house! Featured ⬇️ 🍳 Biscuits and Gravy: cheddar biscuit, sausage gravy, 2 eggs any style, and home fries (our favorite dish of the visit!) 🇮🇪 Irish Eggs Benedict with corned beef hash 🍽️ Appetizer Sampler of Breakfast Corn Dog, Breakfast Empanada, and Potato Pancake 🍔 Guy’s New Favorite Burger: focaccia, 6 oz burger, in-house smoked roast beef, sharp cheddar, provolone, pickles, and caramelized onions 2. Joanne’s Table, Fairfield: a hole-in-the-wall for relaxed Italian dining! Another family-owned spot serving creative Italian dishes you don’t see everywhere! Featured ⬇️ 🇮🇹 Old Fashioned 🇮🇹 Meatballs 🇮🇹 Zucchini Rollatini: thinly sliced and hand rolled with a special egg batter with herbs, stuffed with Asiago cheese and served over marinara sauce 🇮🇹 Paccheri alla Napoletana: large speciality pasta from Campania served in a spicy Asiago and parmigiano sauce 3. @LaCatrinaWestHaven: authentic Mexican food with incredible brunches on the weekends! Featured ⬇️ 🌮 Birria Tacos 🇲🇽 La Catrina (Parrillada): Grilled Tender Steak, Chicken, Pork Loin, and Longaniza 4. @Manhattan Restaurant: a beautifully decorated spot for comforting tapas! Featured ⬇️ • Ham & Cheese Croquettes: serrano ham, manchego cheese and cilantro aioli • Oxtail Lollipops: breaded and fried oxtail with a jalapeno bacon sriracha sauce • Lamb Empanadas: served with sweet chili sauce • Dessert Platter 5. Lazy Sister, South Norwalk: super trendy, you’ll feel like you’re in NYC! They have a great variety of Chinese dishes and drinks that you’re sure to love. Make sure to get reservations in advance! Featured ⬇️ 🥟 Pork Soup Dumplings 🍗 Chicken Lo Mein 🌶️ Wontons in Chili Oil 🥩 Beef Wrapped in Scallion Pancakes 🍗 Szechuan Dry Pepper Chicken 🍦 Fortune Cookie Soft Serve (so unique!) #foodofct #hiddengem #hiddengems #newyear #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #southington #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #westhaven #connecticutfood #ctlocal #newyearsday #2025 #newyears2025 #newyear2025 #hartfordcounty #fairfieldcounty #newhavencounty #norwalkct #granbyct #southingtonct #fairfieldct #westhavenct #granby #fairfield #fairfieldcountyct #fairfieldcountymoms #sono #southnorwalk #norwalkmoms
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Here’s our list of 5️⃣ hidden gems that we visited in 2024 that we think you should check out in 2025! 🎊 Let us know which one you want to check out first! 1. Drago’s Kitchen, Granby: This family-owned breakfast & lunch spot really impressed us when we visited! They have a lot of creative menu items with nearly everything made in-house! Featured ⬇️ 🍳 Biscuits and Gravy: cheddar biscuit, sausage gravy, 2 eggs any style, and home fries (our favorite dish of the visit!) 🇮🇪 Irish Eggs Benedict with corned beef hash 🍽️ Appetizer Sampler of Breakfast Corn Dog, Breakfast Empanada, and Potato Pancake 🍔 Guy’s New Favorite Burger: focaccia, 6 oz burger, in-house smoked roast beef, sharp cheddar, provolone, pickles, and caramelized onions 2. Joanne’s Table, Fairfield: a hole-in-the-wall for relaxed Italian dining! Another family-owned spot serving creative Italian dishes you don’t see everywhere! Featured ⬇️ 🇮🇹 Old Fashioned 🇮🇹 Meatballs 🇮🇹 Zucchini Rollatini: thinly sliced and hand rolled with a special egg batter with herbs, stuffed with Asiago cheese and served over marinara sauce 🇮🇹 Paccheri alla Napoletana: large speciality pasta from Campania served in a spicy Asiago and parmigiano sauce 3. @LaCatrinaWestHaven: authentic Mexican food with incredible brunches on the weekends! Featured ⬇️ 🌮 Birria Tacos 🇲🇽 La Catrina (Parrillada): Grilled Tender Steak, Chicken, Pork Loin, and Longaniza 4. @Manhattan Restaurant: a beautifully decorated spot for comforting tapas! Featured ⬇️ • Ham & Cheese Croquettes: serrano ham, manchego cheese and cilantro aioli • Oxtail Lollipops: breaded and fried oxtail with a jalapeno bacon sriracha sauce • Lamb Empanadas: served with sweet chili sauce • Dessert Platter 5. Lazy Sister, South Norwalk: super trendy, you’ll feel like you’re in NYC! They have a great variety of Chinese dishes and drinks that you’re sure to love. Make sure to get reservations in advance! Featured ⬇️ 🥟 Pork Soup Dumplings 🍗 Chicken Lo Mein 🌶️ Wontons in Chili Oil 🥩 Beef Wrapped in Scallion Pancakes 🍗 Szechuan Dry Pepper Chicken 🍦 Fortune Cookie Soft Serve (so unique!) #foodofct #hiddengem #hiddengems #newyear #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #southington #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #westhaven #connecticutfood #ctlocal #newyearsday #2025 #newyears2025 #newyear2025 #hartfordcounty #fairfieldcounty #newhavencounty #norwalkct #granbyct #southingtonct #fairfieldct #westhavenct #granby #fairfield #fairfieldcountyct #fairfieldcountymoms #sono #southnorwalk #norwalkmoms
Many of us are visiting Westfarms Mall this holiday season, so we wanted to share some dining inspiration with you all on their must-try spots! 🛍️✨  1️⃣ P.F. Chang’s: Did you know this is the only @P.F. Chang's in Connecticut? They’re also one of the only spots we’ve found where the happy hour menu runs all day, every day! We were so happy to learn this because by the time we get to most restaurants after work, happy hour is already over! Since we were here for drinks, we grabbed seats at the bar and watched Serihy, one of the talented bartenders here, make our drinks! We sipped on ⬇️ 🥃 Japanese Smoked Old Fashioned: features Mars Iwai 45 Japanese Whisky 🐉 Rising Dragon Margarita: Casa Noble Blanco Tequila, pomegranate, lime, agave, black lava salt, and rosemary aromatics 🪷 Pink Lotus Cosmo: Vodka, orange curacao, lime, cranberry, lychee Plus, the dining room got a gorgeous remodel this summer, making it even better for date nights or meetups with friends! 2️⃣ @Brio Italian Grille: We stopped in just for apps, but next time we’re totally staying for dinner! The Tuscan-inspired dining room is gorgeous and would be a great setting if you’re looking to go out on Christmas Eve (yes, they’re open!). Our Appetizer Spread Included ⬇️ • Caymus Vineyards Cabernet • Bruschetta Sampler • Beef Carpaccio • Shrimp & Eggplant 3️⃣ @texasdebrazilofficial: Connecticut’s only location of this all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse! Start at the salad bar, indulge in charcuterie, and enjoy sides like jasmine rice, beans, sautéed mushrooms, and the soup of the day (ours was lobster bisque). Flip your card to green, and gauchos will bring a selection of meats straight to your table. Sides of garlic mashed potatoes, cinnamon-roasted bananas, fries, and pão de queijo are all brought to the table too. Definitely save room for the bananas foster cake and chocolate cake! Whether you’re shopping or just looking for a great place to dine, these restaurants are all a great choice. Though the mall itself is closed on Christmas, some of these spots have special holiday hours and meals, so we recommend calling to inquire if you’re interested in having your Christmas meal at any of them! #foodofct #westhartford #westhartfordct #hartfordcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #connecticutfood #ctlocal #westhartfordliving #farmington #farmingtonct #westfarms #ctshopping #brio #pfchangs #texasdebrazil #mall #shoppingmall #shoppingmalls #dinearound
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Many of us are visiting Westfarms Mall this holiday season, so we wanted to share some dining inspiration with you all on their must-try spots! 🛍️✨ 1️⃣ P.F. Chang’s: Did you know this is the only @P.F. Chang's in Connecticut? They’re also one of the only spots we’ve found where the happy hour menu runs all day, every day! We were so happy to learn this because by the time we get to most restaurants after work, happy hour is already over! Since we were here for drinks, we grabbed seats at the bar and watched Serihy, one of the talented bartenders here, make our drinks! We sipped on ⬇️ 🥃 Japanese Smoked Old Fashioned: features Mars Iwai 45 Japanese Whisky 🐉 Rising Dragon Margarita: Casa Noble Blanco Tequila, pomegranate, lime, agave, black lava salt, and rosemary aromatics 🪷 Pink Lotus Cosmo: Vodka, orange curacao, lime, cranberry, lychee Plus, the dining room got a gorgeous remodel this summer, making it even better for date nights or meetups with friends! 2️⃣ @Brio Italian Grille: We stopped in just for apps, but next time we’re totally staying for dinner! The Tuscan-inspired dining room is gorgeous and would be a great setting if you’re looking to go out on Christmas Eve (yes, they’re open!). Our Appetizer Spread Included ⬇️ • Caymus Vineyards Cabernet • Bruschetta Sampler • Beef Carpaccio • Shrimp & Eggplant 3️⃣ @texasdebrazilofficial: Connecticut’s only location of this all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse! Start at the salad bar, indulge in charcuterie, and enjoy sides like jasmine rice, beans, sautéed mushrooms, and the soup of the day (ours was lobster bisque). Flip your card to green, and gauchos will bring a selection of meats straight to your table. Sides of garlic mashed potatoes, cinnamon-roasted bananas, fries, and pão de queijo are all brought to the table too. Definitely save room for the bananas foster cake and chocolate cake! Whether you’re shopping or just looking for a great place to dine, these restaurants are all a great choice. Though the mall itself is closed on Christmas, some of these spots have special holiday hours and meals, so we recommend calling to inquire if you’re interested in having your Christmas meal at any of them! #foodofct #westhartford #westhartfordct #hartfordcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #connecticutfood #ctlocal #westhartfordliving #farmington #farmingtonct #westfarms #ctshopping #brio #pfchangs #texasdebrazil #mall #shoppingmall #shoppingmalls #dinearound
Run, don’t walk, to your closest @Mecha Noodle Bar to try their new menu items! 🍜🏃🏻‍♀️ They’re one of our all-time favorite spots in CT, and they didn’t miss with these delicious dishes 😍 Let us know which one you want to try most! You can find full descriptions of each menu item over on our Instagram page! #foodofct #fairfield #fairfieldct #fairfieldcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants  #connecticutfood #ctlocal #fairfieldcountyct #fairfieldmoms #mecha #mechanoodlebar #norwalk #norwalkct #norwalknow #norwalkmoms #stamford #stamfordct #stamfordmoms #stamfordconnecticut #stamfordlocal #stamforddowntown #heystamford #stamfordeats #stamfordfood #norwalkeats #norwalkfood #fairfieldeats #fairfieldfood #westhartford #weha #westhartfordct #westhartfordfoodie #westhartfordmoms #hartfordcounty #westhartfordcenter #newhaven #newhavencounty #newhavenct #newhavenconnecticut #newhavenfood #newhaveneats #boston #bostontiktok #bostonma #bostonmassachusetts #bostonmass #bostonfood #bostonfoodtiktok #bostoneats  #bostonrestaurant #bostonrestaurants
Have you heard about the hottest new Chinese restaurant in West Hartford? 🔥 @sichuanalleyus recently opened this past fall, bringing delicious modern Chinese cuisine with a Szechuan influence to the area! We instantly loved the vibe of the dining room, and the menu had so many fantastic choices. There’s even whole sections of the menu dedicated to gluten-free and vegan options! Many dishes are available spicy or non-spicy, so there’s truly something for everyone. Sichaun Alley actually got its start in Singapore, and West Hartford is its first U.S. location! The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. If you plan to dine in, we highly recommend making reservations, as it was already packed when we went at lunchtime. Takeout is also available in addition to delivery through UberEats and DoorDash. Sichaun Alley has definitely entered our top 5 for best Chinese in CT! Visit our Instagram page for details on all featured menu items! #foodofct #westhartford #westhartfordct #hartfordcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants #connecticutfood #ctlocal #weha #westhartfordfoodie #westhartfordliving #chinesefood #chinesefoodlover #chineserestaurant #modernchinese #connecticutfoodie
@Halal Buns recently opened in New Britain and is a great option for fast-casual halal food! Located steps away from the Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) campus, Halal Buns is serving delicious smashburgers, hot dogs, wings, shakes, and more! There’s even some secret menu items, like their limited-time red velvet shake or dessert waffles 🤫 Stop by to dine-in or order through Uber Eats, GrubHub, or DoorDash! CCSU students get 10% off their order! They’re also open until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays to satisfy late-night cravings! Head to my Instagram page for descriptions on the menu items featured here! #foodofct #newbritain #newbritainct #hartfordcounty #connecticutlife #menu #ctfoodies #ctbloggers #ctblogger #ctblog #connecticuteats #connecticut #ctrestaurant #ctrestaurants  #connecticutfood #ctlocal #halal #halalfood #halallove #ccsu #centralconnecticutstateuniversity #ccsuniversity #halalrestaurant #halalburger #halalburgers #smashburger #smashburgers
We love visiting @The Green Teahouse when we’re at the Westfarms Mall! Their loose leaf tea is some of the freshest around, and we enjoy making them at home. Though they no longer make teas to order in-store, you can still pick up pre-made ones from their fridge, which is always a treat while shopping. We’re giving one lucky winner a tea of their choice on our Instagram page, so head there to enter! The choices are:  1. Sapphire Cider Fruit Tea – A caffeine-free, antioxidant-rich tea with cranberry, cherry, coconut, and blue pea flowers. Promotes relaxation, better skin, and sleep. 2. Maple Cream Rooibos Tea – A cozy, caffeine-free blend with pumpkin, coconut, and maple syrup flavor. Great for relaxation, inflammation, and as a latte. 3. Apple Pie Chai – Rooibos tea with marshmallows, walnuts, and apple pieces. Anti-inflammatory and tastes like apple pie when sweetened. 4. Blackberry Oolong Tea – Oolong tea with blackberry, elderberry, and strawberry. Boosts digestion, metabolism, and focus. 5. Strawberry Gummybear Tea – A fruity, caffeine-free kid favorite with gummy bears and vitamin C, perfect iced or hot. The Green Teahouse has so many unique gifts, like their Holiday Blooming Tea Bouquets – handmade tea balls with herbal flowers and black tea leaves that double as holiday table decor. Each ball brews a 30-ounce pot and can be re-steeped multiple times. There’s also several gift sets that tea lovers will enjoy! #foodofct #westhartford #westhartfordct #hartfordcounty #westfarms #westfarmsmall #ctgiveaway #greenteahouse #thegreenteahouse #tea #tealover #tealovers #tealoversofinstagram #tealoversclub #ctfoodies #ctlocal #connecticutlife #connecticut #tealover☕️ #ctblog #ctblogger #ctbloggers #connecticutgram #ctfoodie #teatok #showcase #tiktokshowcase
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We love visiting @The Green Teahouse when we’re at the Westfarms Mall! Their loose leaf tea is some of the freshest around, and we enjoy making them at home. Though they no longer make teas to order in-store, you can still pick up pre-made ones from their fridge, which is always a treat while shopping. We’re giving one lucky winner a tea of their choice on our Instagram page, so head there to enter! The choices are: 1. Sapphire Cider Fruit Tea – A caffeine-free, antioxidant-rich tea with cranberry, cherry, coconut, and blue pea flowers. Promotes relaxation, better skin, and sleep. 2. Maple Cream Rooibos Tea – A cozy, caffeine-free blend with pumpkin, coconut, and maple syrup flavor. Great for relaxation, inflammation, and as a latte. 3. Apple Pie Chai – Rooibos tea with marshmallows, walnuts, and apple pieces. Anti-inflammatory and tastes like apple pie when sweetened. 4. Blackberry Oolong Tea – Oolong tea with blackberry, elderberry, and strawberry. Boosts digestion, metabolism, and focus. 5. Strawberry Gummybear Tea – A fruity, caffeine-free kid favorite with gummy bears and vitamin C, perfect iced or hot. The Green Teahouse has so many unique gifts, like their Holiday Blooming Tea Bouquets – handmade tea balls with herbal flowers and black tea leaves that double as holiday table decor. Each ball brews a 30-ounce pot and can be re-steeped multiple times. There’s also several gift sets that tea lovers will enjoy! #foodofct #westhartford #westhartfordct #hartfordcounty #westfarms #westfarmsmall #ctgiveaway #greenteahouse #thegreenteahouse #tea #tealover #tealovers #tealoversofinstagram #tealoversclub #ctfoodies #ctlocal #connecticutlife #connecticut #tealover☕️ #ctblog #ctblogger #ctbloggers #connecticutgram #ctfoodie #teatok #showcase #tiktokshowcase
Crossover Step Counter Here is a counter to a potential outcome if you do this move! We rep it out until it becomes more natural, then you play using it to see how it can be effective for YOUR game! #nodattraining #nodat #WestchesterCounty #FairfieldCounty #HartfordCounty #Basketballmoves #basketballskills
Crossover Step The importance of showing movements over moves is so important! The crossover step with a crossover gives you an opportunity as a player to make a read! Manipulate the defender then attack! #NODAT #NODATTraining #ballhandling #basketballdrills #FairfieldCounty #HartfordCounty #WestchesterCounty
Live Play Off L-Cut Again building off of yesterdays post! Here is a live action with minimal equipment to work on a live action read 1 on 1! Give it a try! #Nodat #Nodattraining #WestchesterCounty #FairfieldCounty #HartfordCounty #basketballtraining #basketballdrills #basketballgame
Basketball Drills: Turning Into Shots! Here is a drill building off the L Cut. The skill here is to be able to turn into shots, being able to locate the rim and knock it down! #Nodat #Nodattraining #WestchesterCounty #FairfieldCounty #HartfordCounty #basketballtraining #basketballdrills #3ptShot #Shooter
Staggered Stop Building off of yesterdays video, here is another action that involves the crossover step BUT we changed pace using a staggered stop! Here Coach Steve shows, how it can be beneficial to these hoopers! #nodattraining #nodat #basketballdrills #ballhandling #WestchesterCounty #FairfieldCounty #HartfordCounty
Basketball Actions : L Cut Here is an action to work on which MAY OR MAY NOT show up with your coaches offense but the ability to have the knowledge base of being able to do something and knowing it! #Nodat #Nodattraining #WestchesterCounty #FairfieldCounty #HartfordCounty #MotionOffense #LCut #basketballtraining #basketballdrills
In Season: Ball Handle & Finish Warm Up Here's a drill you can do to work on your handle, pace, change of height and direction along with finishing. Add this to your workout regiment! #Nodat #Nodattraining #WestchesterCounty #FairfieldCounty #HartfordCounty #ballhandling #layup
Basketball Action : Iverson Cut Here is an example of a play that is commonly used in the game, Coach Steve trying to teach the who. what, why and how of this action. Common terminology / sets must be taught outside of a team settings! #Nodat #Nodattraining #WestchesterCounty #FairfieldCounty #HartfordCounty #AllenIverson #IversonCut #BasketballPlay
Body Position & Counters Again the why is more important! Concepts are more important! If theres a basic understanding of why along with application it becomes easier! #Nodat #Nodattraining #WestchesterCounty #FairfieldCounty #HartfordCounty #BasketballCounters #BasketballSkills

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