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I wouldn't say it's entirely worth a trip on its own, but if you're in New London I'd grab a bite there.
OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather
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Almost forgot the most important thing. Kusanagi, liquor stores aren't allowed to be open past 9pm, and many close at 8. So buy your booze early. With bars you're OK until 1am, and 2am on weekends.
What?! Wow it must suck living in CT.
Forgot the other most important thing: No liquor stores can open on Sundays.
If you're going to be hanging out with people on Sunday and need stuff, make sure you get it all Saturday.
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-go to stamford for the wwe headquarters and then stalk vince's house in greenwich
-XL center has some events, go there. but uconn doesnt play during summer so you'll only get concerts and shit
-Lake compounce, old amusement park that has wooden coasters and other old rides that scare you cause you feel like the things about to fall apart
-usually during summer people here go to sherwood island. thats like a beach town/park/thing next to the LI sound. And NY/boston for anything else.
Other than the Huskies playing there isnt much here except insurance companies
-XL center has some events, go there. but uconn doesnt play during summer so you'll only get concerts and shit
-Lake compounce, old amusement park that has wooden coasters and other old rides that scare you cause you feel like the things about to fall apart
-usually during summer people here go to sherwood island. thats like a beach town/park/thing next to the LI sound. And NY/boston for anything else.
Other than the Huskies playing there isnt much here except insurance companies
OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather
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Now you're getting it! And I completely fucked up your name, sorry. :lol
Like InsertNameHere said, liquor stores are closed on Sunday.
PhoncipleBone
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It sucks, but as long as you plan ahead it is fine. (Sips 151 and coke). It is just fine.
Although, the liquor store near work that closes at 8 during the week is rubbish. Thank god the liquor store near home is open til 9 each night and is also cheaper than the others around.
OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather
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Yeah I don't mind the Sunday thing so much, except for that time I drunk drove to the liquor store on a Sunday afternoon. The 9pm thing gets me all the time though as I have a habit of buying my beer last minute and most of the stores with a good selection close at 8.
CT also has a couple of casinos...
Mohegan Sun
Foxwoods
I prefer Mohegan over Foxwoods.
I grew up in CT, went to college in Boston, and been to NY a lot.
Connecticut isn't in their league but if you just want to go out for a beer and socialize you'll be fine.
Mohegan Sun
Foxwoods
I prefer Mohegan over Foxwoods.
I grew up in CT, went to college in Boston, and been to NY a lot.
Connecticut isn't in their league but if you just want to go out for a beer and socialize you'll be fine.
PhoncipleBone
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The store by work closes at 8, and I totally forgot until I walked there during a break at 8:15. Was so pissed because I would not get off my shift until 10pm. I am thankful the local store by my apartment is always open until 9 and has a killer selection of stuff, along with a really nice staff that unfortunately recognizes me now. I may have a problem.
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I'm pretty sure CT is changing the no liquor sales on Sunday, I think I read something about it in the paper last week.
CT is a nice place to live, but it sucks to visit.
CT is a nice place to live, but it sucks to visit.
Who makes the best (New Haven style) pizza is a pretty popular/controversial topic in CT. I think that should be a clue about how exciting Connecticut is. It's probably still interesting from a foodie point of view.
When I was living there, I think the big three pizza places were Sally's, Pepe's, and Modern. No idea if it's now down to two.
IIRC it's been claimed that the hamburger was also invented in CT; you can go to the place where it was first invented/served. If you ask for ketchup, supposedly you get kicked out.
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I went there by accident once and I thought the burger was pretty bad. Like I thought to myself: if this is where the burger was invented, how the fuck did it ever get popular.
Have fun driving on Route 6. People in Bristol (and most of Connecticut) cannot drive at all.
He can come here to the Valley and do that!
I agree with you, Louis' Lunch is not good. If you want the best burger in CT, you have to go to Merritt Canteen in Bridgeport. In addition, New Haven pizza isn't all that's cracked up to be. The people that say New Haven pizza is better than New York pizza have clearly never had NY pizza.
Live in CT until a few years ago and then moved to NYC.
Louis Lunch is terrible. Prime 16 in New Haven is a much better Burger place.
Moderns vs Pepe's is all about the kind of pizza you like. Pepe's clam pizza is the best pizza I've ever had but Moderns have better every other kind of pizza. (Both better than all NYC places)
Foxon Park White Birch is the best soda is the world. I used to get request to bring cases of this stuff when I go visit people.
I've visited NYC and had NY pizza from a place that a friend who grew up in Long Island claimed had one of the better NY style pizzas and it's certainly different from New Haven style.
It's probably worth having once, at any rate. The upsides are that it's relatively inexpensive for what you get, but I would suggest anyone visiting NYC to skip the pizza and go to a good bagel place instead.
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I've been living in Fairfield county for 3 years and never knew there was so much criticism about the rest of the state. The only negative I have about CT is that living here is too expensive. With the salary I currently have, I would be set for life where I used to live.
Based on wikipedia, CT is the 3rd wealthiest state. Well, it doesn't matter because everything is expensive anyway.
Based on wikipedia, CT is the 3rd wealthiest state. Well, it doesn't matter because everything is expensive anyway.
awilliams213
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I live in CT and itÂ’s sad because the best pizza or hamburger debate is the highlight of the state.
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Haha, I was raised in CT and my parents gave me such a protected view of the area. Then I got a serious wake up call in high school.
Word. Shit is so legit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDd1G_gpgEk
Come to New Haven, eat at Modern, Sally's or Pepe's apizza, just pick one and do it, also get the first hamburger ever made at Louis Lunch, again, just do it.
Bristol is bo-ring, but is home to the Bristol White Sox. Mystic is fun for a day.
Yeah, people from CT have never had NY pizza, righght.
Louis Lunch and CT apizza are unique, you will not find pizza or a burger like these specimens anywhere, you're free to dislike them, but wrong to say it is something you can get in NY or elsewhere.
Come to New Haven, eat at Modern, Sally's or Pepe's apizza, just pick one and do it, also get the first hamburger ever made at Louis Lunch, again, just do it.
Bristol is bo-ring, but is home to the Bristol White Sox. Mystic is fun for a day.
Yeah, people from CT have never had NY pizza, righght.
Louis Lunch and CT apizza are unique, you will not find pizza or a burger like these specimens anywhere, you're free to dislike them, but wrong to say it is something you can get in NY or elsewhere.
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There are many burger and pizza places in CT that are better than anything in New Haven. But can we agree that the 203 is better than the 860?
RurouniZel
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I've lived here for 15 years. There's nothing here, bring a DS or something.
I visit Connecticut once a year or so but I'm not local enough to have a lifelong stake in the New Haven pizza debates. That said, I've had Modern's pizza and it's nice and all, but I've gotta go with Frank Pepe's. It's the crust - chewy, flavorful, a tad singed - that really makes New Haven pizza delicious. As mentioned, while you're at Pepe's be sure to get a Foxon Park soda. I'm a fan of the Gassosa flavor myself.
While we're talking pizza, head over to Randy's Wooster Street Pizza in Manchester and try Skippy's Dare, their peanut butter and bacon pizza. No, really. If you're near UConn, I know folks who swear by Willington Pizza, but their crust is a bit too thick and flaky for my taste. That said, you have to admire their red potato pizza and their buffalo chicken quesadillas are top notch. Finally, I've been meaning to get a hot oil and sausage pizza from the Colony Grill in Stamford for years now. One day, one day.
Also, while we're talking soda, drive over to Manchester and visit the Hosmer Mountain Bottling Company and stock up on a few cases of their house brand soda pop. Glass bottles, lots of great flavors, and the price is pretty damn cheap. You can learn more, with effort, at their bizarre organized website.
While you're in Manchester, be sure to visit The Shady Glen Tavern and try one of their astonishing cheeseburgers, made with four slices of American and allowed to bubble up around the burger on the grill. There's no other burger quite like it and the ice cream is top notch.
I second the recommendation for a trip to Vernon, CT and Rein's Deli, which offers the New York City deli experience without having to actually take the train to NYC. Everything there is pretty delicious, but I'm a staunch stalwart of their brisket sandwich. Throw in some potato pancakes and maybe some blintzes and you're set. Just know that if you order one of their fresser sandwiches, you're taking your life into your own hands. Here's their website for more info.
I've never been to Louis Lunch, mostly because I hear the historic burger isn't actually good, just authentic. However, if you're in central Connecticut there is a unique burger experience that you have to go try: one of Meriden's famed steamed cheeseburgers. The only thing to do in Meriden is go to Ted's and get one of the burgers, but it's worth the trip. The meat is steamed rather than grilled and comes out tasting like a miniature meatloaf, with big blocks of white cheddar steamed into gooey piles of deliciousness, all served on hearty buns to hold everything together. You've never had anything like it and it's well worth trying at least once. Also, their home fries are excellent, especially if you throw a slab of molten cheese on top.
For all sorts of other food adventures, I always recommend checking out the Roadfood.com website. My pals and I have bounced around the state a fair bit based on their recommendations and, so far, we haven't been let down. My only regret is that I've been going in the middle of winter, and haven't been able to appreciate all of the summer seafood options. My pals tell me that a trip to The Place is in order if I can make it out there this summer, so fingers are crossed.
The only non-food related suggestion I have for CT involves leaving the state entirely and heading up to Worcester, MA to see the Higgins Armory Museum, which is completely fascinating and absolutely worth the road trip. While you're in town be sure to swing by Bancroft Tower. Also, try getting lunch at the Corner Grille, where they serve the thinnest pizza I have ever seen. I mean, just look at it. I love a thin crust and, let me tell you, it doesn't get thinner than this. Delicious! They also have a badass bakery, so stock up on whoopie pies and you're all set.
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While we're talking pizza, head over to Randy's Wooster Street Pizza in Manchester and try Skippy's Dare, their peanut butter and bacon pizza. No, really. If you're near UConn, I know folks who swear by Willington Pizza, but their crust is a bit too thick and flaky for my taste. That said, you have to admire their red potato pizza and their buffalo chicken quesadillas are top notch. Finally, I've been meaning to get a hot oil and sausage pizza from the Colony Grill in Stamford for years now. One day, one day.
Also, while we're talking soda, drive over to Manchester and visit the Hosmer Mountain Bottling Company and stock up on a few cases of their house brand soda pop. Glass bottles, lots of great flavors, and the price is pretty damn cheap. You can learn more, with effort, at their bizarre organized website.
While you're in Manchester, be sure to visit The Shady Glen Tavern and try one of their astonishing cheeseburgers, made with four slices of American and allowed to bubble up around the burger on the grill. There's no other burger quite like it and the ice cream is top notch.
I second the recommendation for a trip to Vernon, CT and Rein's Deli, which offers the New York City deli experience without having to actually take the train to NYC. Everything there is pretty delicious, but I'm a staunch stalwart of their brisket sandwich. Throw in some potato pancakes and maybe some blintzes and you're set. Just know that if you order one of their fresser sandwiches, you're taking your life into your own hands. Here's their website for more info.
I've never been to Louis Lunch, mostly because I hear the historic burger isn't actually good, just authentic. However, if you're in central Connecticut there is a unique burger experience that you have to go try: one of Meriden's famed steamed cheeseburgers. The only thing to do in Meriden is go to Ted's and get one of the burgers, but it's worth the trip. The meat is steamed rather than grilled and comes out tasting like a miniature meatloaf, with big blocks of white cheddar steamed into gooey piles of deliciousness, all served on hearty buns to hold everything together. You've never had anything like it and it's well worth trying at least once. Also, their home fries are excellent, especially if you throw a slab of molten cheese on top.
For all sorts of other food adventures, I always recommend checking out the Roadfood.com website. My pals and I have bounced around the state a fair bit based on their recommendations and, so far, we haven't been let down. My only regret is that I've been going in the middle of winter, and haven't been able to appreciate all of the summer seafood options. My pals tell me that a trip to The Place is in order if I can make it out there this summer, so fingers are crossed.
The only non-food related suggestion I have for CT involves leaving the state entirely and heading up to Worcester, MA to see the Higgins Armory Museum, which is completely fascinating and absolutely worth the road trip. While you're in town be sure to swing by Bancroft Tower. Also, try getting lunch at the Corner Grille, where they serve the thinnest pizza I have ever seen. I mean, just look at it. I love a thin crust and, let me tell you, it doesn't get thinner than this. Delicious! They also have a badass bakery, so stock up on whoopie pies and you're all set.
FnordChan
Living costs aren't that bad over here in New London County. There's a few towns that have absurdly high levels of income compared to the surrounding ones, I just don't go looking to rent a place there.
The wealthy thing is kinda skewed due to the fact that there's so many people in Fairfield County that are basically the rich people who work in NYC that have enough money to not live in NYC and therefore they buy a large house here.
OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather
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Malloy and the super markets are trying to get rid of the blue laws, but it's not definite yet. If pot decriminalization laws are anything to go by, repealing alcohol blue laws should be cake for Malloy.
Also, decriminalized pot.
Also, liquor on Sundays.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/co...nn_committee_expected_to_vote_on_liquor_bill/
Also, liquor on Sundays.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/co...nn_committee_expected_to_vote_on_liquor_bill/
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Oh shit, I didn't even realize pot was getting decriminalized. Massachusetts rubbed off on us enough thank goodness.
fudgey_lumpkins
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Visit Jerry Springer & Maury. Stay away from Steve Wilkos.
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Getting? Up to half an ounce is already decriminalized.
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I need to start paying closer attention haha.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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I went to Mystic last summer. It was kind of boring, but I guess it all depends on what you want to do. They had some nice street fairs while I was there.
Count Dookkake
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The Barnum Museum in New Haven.
Rawley's Drive-In in Fairfield. These hot dogs are among the best I've ever had. Well worth the trip. Get the works.
Stew Leonard's, a chain of supermarkets in CT. Once dubbed the "World's Largest Dairy" by Ripley's Believe it or Not. There are robots and other cool things. Best chocolate milk ever.
Rawley's Drive-In in Fairfield. These hot dogs are among the best I've ever had. Well worth the trip. Get the works.
Stew Leonard's, a chain of supermarkets in CT. Once dubbed the "World's Largest Dairy" by Ripley's Believe it or Not. There are robots and other cool things. Best chocolate milk ever.
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Oh yeah Stew's has really fantastic bagels too. We always used to pick up a baker's dozen when we were passing through the area.
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