Lobster Lover’s Guide

If Connecticut ever had to name an Official State Food, it would probably be a close call between pizza and lobster. Of course, lobster has been on the menu here a lot longer, dating back to the days before the European settlers arrived. And today it’s available everywhere, served in all sorts of ways and always hard to say no to. Here’s a quick look at some of the best purveyors.

Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | City of Hartford | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Lobster Landing | Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar | Max's Oyster Bar | The Lazy Lobster Restaurant | The Place | Town of Branford | Town of East Lyme | Town of Simsbury | Westbrook Lobster Restaurant & Bar - Clinton

Connecticut’s Celebrity Chefs

In this age of televised cooking shows, restaurant-related reality shows and celebrity-chef-run restaurants, Connecticut is right in the mix. From one end of the state to the other, diners can find restaurants run by well-known and well-loved chefs, from big deals to burger joints. Here are just a few suggestions for a truly star-powered dining experience.

Featuring: Baldanza at the Schoolhouse | Bobby's Burger Palace | Carlo's Bakery Mohegan Sun | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Jasper White's Summer Shack | Millwright's Restaurant | Miya's Sushi | Shake Shack - New Haven | Todd English's Tuscany

Come for Work, Stay for Fun

These days, traveling for work doesn't need to be "all-business." From top-rated destinations to award-winning theaters to museums and music venues, there's lots more to do in the Nutmeg State once the working day is done.

Featuring: 116 Crown | Bear's Smokehouse (Hartford) | Bobby's Burger Palace | Brewport | Captain's Cove Seaport | City of Stamford | Connecticut Convention Center | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Fifth State Distillery | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana - New Haven | Front Street District | Hard Rock Cafe at Foxwoods | Heritage Hotel | Infinity Bistro (Norfolk) | J Restaurant & Bar | Jasper White's Summer Shack | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lime Rock Park | Local Kitchen & Beer Bar | Long Wharf Theatre | Louis' Lunch | Michael Jordan's Steak House | Mohegan Sun | Ordinary | Peppercorn's Grill | Quassy Amusement & Waterpark | Real Art Ways | Shubert Theatre | SoNo Nightlife | The Capital Grille | The Polytechnic On20 Club | The Scorpion Bar | Toad's Place | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | XL Center | Yale University Visitor Center | ZINC Restaurant

Lobster Lover's Guide

If Connecticut ever had to name an Official State Food, it would probably be a close call between pizza and lobster. Of course, lobster has been on the menu here a lot longer, dating back to the days before the European settlers arrived. And today it’s available all over the state, served in all sorts of ways and always hard to say no to. Here’s a quick look at some of the best purveyors that are currently offering takeout, delivery or outdoor dining.

Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | City of Milford | Clam Castle | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant | Johnny Ad's | Lenny's Indian Head | Lobster Landing | Lobster Shack | Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar | Max's Oyster Bar | Plan B Burger Bar (Simsbury) | The Capital Grille | The Place | U.S.S. Chowder Pot III | Westbrook Lobster Restaurant & Bar - Clinton | Westbrook Lobster Restaurant & Bar - Wallingford

Date Night Done Right

When dinner and a movie just won’t cut it, it’s time to change your definition of date night. Upgrade to a weekend at one of Connecticut's world-class resort casinos, and enjoy gaming, upscale accommodations, fine dining, big-name entertainment and soothing spas.

Featuring: Bobby's Burger Palace | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Grand Pequot Tower | Great Cedar Hotel | Hard Rock Cafe at Foxwoods | Mandara Spa at Mohegan Sun | Mohegan Sun | Sugar Factory American Brasserie | TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge | Todd English's Tuscany

Best Restaurants In Connecticut

Looking for the best restaurants in Connecticut? There are so many great spots to choose from, so we turned to the Connecticut Restaurant Association for the 2019 winners and nominees of its annual CRAzies Awards. The awards consider hundreds of contenders, select a short list of nominee finalists, and finally, award winners for the best restaurants in each region. These spots were each chosen by more than 10,000 public ballots, as well as a panel of 25 judges made up of media restaurant reviewers, food writers, influencers, critics and past winners. Hope you’ve brought your appetite!

Featuring: City of Danbury | City of New London | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Grano Arso | Millwright's Restaurant | Olmo | Oyster Club | Present Company | ROIA Restaurant | Restaurant Bricco | Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill | Stone Row Kitchen + Bar | Strega Restaurant | Swyft | Taproot | Tavern at Graybarns | Tavern on State | Town of West Hartford | Whitecrest Eatery | Winvian Farm

Special & Safe: Thanksgiving 2020

'Tis the season to cherish what we're grateful for — even if it looks a little different this year. To keep your family and community safe, we recommend reviewing the state's holiday guidance and considering these low-risk celebration ideas . The holiday may be smaller and quieter in 2020, but we certainly can still make it memorable. We've gathered a few Thanksgiving ideas for you and your closest kin, so you can still make the day special!

From unique take-home feasts and dine-out dinners to farm fresh shopping, Christmas tree chopping and more, the Thanksgiving fun doesn’t just make your day great — it helps support beloved Connecticut businesses who have been hit hard by the pandemic. And when you do, you can even use our hashtag #SupportCTBusinesses to help keep our restaurants, attractions and hotels top of mind.

Featuring: Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar | Allen Hill Farm | Angevine Farm | Avon Old Farms Hotel | Bear's Smokehouse (Hartford) | Bear's Smokehouse (New Haven) | Bear's Smokehouse (South Windsor) | Bear's Smokehouse (Windsor) | Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery | Captain Daniel Packer Inne | Castle Hill Farm | City of Danbury | City of Hartford | City of Norwalk | City of Stamford | City of Waterbury | Clark Farms at Bushy Hill Orchard | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Dzen Tree Farm | Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm | Fairfield Museum & History Center | Fairview Tree Farm | Fire at the Ridge | Flora | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Griswold Inn | Hamilton Park | Hickory Ridge Tree Farm | Holmberg Orchards & Winery | Hopkins Inn | J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks | Judy's Bar + Kitchen | Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk at Riverfront | Maple Bank Farm | Maple Hollow Christmas Tree Farm | March Farm | Market Grille | Match | Max Amore | Max Downtown | Max a Mia Ristorante | Mill on the River | Miller Tree Farm | Millwright's Restaurant | Olde Mistick Village | On the Rocks Restaurant | Pequot Library | Silverman's Farm | Staehly Tree Farm & Winery | The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk | The Shops at Yale | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The Waters Edge at Giovanni's | The Wharf Restaurant | Town of Branford | Town of Deep River | Town of Enfield | Town of Greenwich | Town of Manchester | Town of Morris | Town of Newington | Town of Newtown | Town of Stratford | Town of Washington | Town of Wethersfield | Town of Woodbury | Wall to Wall: The New London Mural Walk | Westbrook Outlets | Whittle's Willow Spring Farm | Winterberry Farm | l'escale

Safe & Sweet: Valentine's Day in 2021

How sweet it is to be loved by your special someone. And while Valentine’s Day celebrations may look a bit different this year, you can still infuse romance into every moment. To make it a day your date will cherish, (maybe even for a lifetime) we’ve put together a guide to a safe and memorable Valentine’s Day in 2021.

Featuring: Adventure Rooms | Axe It | Ballo Italian at Mohegan Sun | City of Hartford | City of Meriden | City of New Haven | City of Shelton | City of Waterbury | Connecticut Beer Tours | Connecticut Chocolate Trail | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Divine Treasures | Escape New Haven | Escapology Escape Rooms | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Mandara Spa at Mohegan Sun | Manor House Inn | Middletown Roller Skating Rink | Mind Factory Escape Games | Mission Escape Games | Mohegan Sun | Montana Nights Axe Throwing | Muse Paintbar (West Hartford) | Mystified Escape Rooms | Noteworthy Chocolates | Odin's Keep Axe House | Painting with a Twist | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - Hartford | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - New Haven | Pursue the Clues | Ron-A-Roll Indoor Roller Skating Center | Stumpy's Hatchet House | Sugar Factory American Brasserie | Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods | The Chocolate Shell | The Corner Restaurant | The Goodwin Hotel | Todd English's Tuscany | Town of Avon | Town of Branford | Town of Chester | Town of Essex | Town of Hamden | Town of Stratford | Town of West Hartford | Town of Westport | Town of Woodstock | Wigwam Escape

33 Things to Do in Connecticut this June

Looking for something to do in Connecticut in June? Whether you want something active or relaxing, cultural or nature-oriented, artistic or trendy, Connecticut's got you covered. Here are some highlights.

Featuring: Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Clarke Outdoors | Connecticut Beer Trail | Connecticut Chocolate Trail | Connecticut Wine Trail | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens | Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm | Empower Adventure Park at Nomads | Empower Adventure Park at Nomads | Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana at Mohegan Sun | HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino | Jones Family Farms | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lyman Orchards | Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & Marketplace | Mohegan Park & Memorial Rose Garden | New England Watersports | On Track Karting | Paddle Mystic-Mystic River Adventure Company | Pardee Rose Gardens | Parkville Market | Quassy Amusement & Waterpark | RPM Raceway Stamford | Rock Climb Fairfield | Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park - Trumbull | Rose's Berry Farm | Scoot & Paddle | Sky Zone - Norwalk | Skydive Danielson | Smash Avenue | Sugar Factory American Brasserie | Supercharged Powered by Mohegan Sun - Indoor Karting & Trampoline Park | TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge | Thames River Heritage Park & Water Taxi | The Connecticut Pizza Trail | The Essex Public Market & Food Hall | The Glass House | Town of Barkhamsted | Town of Southington | Tree Trails Mystic

Romance for Valentine's Day 2022

How sweet it is to be loved by your special someone. And with all there is to enjoy in Connecticut, you can infuse romance into every moment. To make it a day your date will cherish, (maybe even for a lifetime) we’ve put together a guide to a safe and memorable Valentine’s Day in 2022.

Featuring: Adventure Rooms | Axe It | Ballo Italian at Mohegan Sun | Bridgewater Chocolate - West Hartford | Bridgewater Chocolate Factory Retail Store - Brookfield | City of Bridgeport | City of Hartford | City of Meriden | City of New Haven | City of Shelton | City of Waterbury | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Divine Treasures | Escape New Haven | Escapology Escape Rooms | Essex Paint & Sip | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Mandara Spa at Mohegan Sun | Manor House Inn | Middletown Roller Skating Rink | Mind Factory Escape Games | Mission Escape Games | Mohegan Sun | Montana Nights Axe Throwing | Muse Paintbar (West Hartford) | Mystified Escape Rooms | Noteworthy Chocolates | Odin's Keep Axe House | Painting with a Twist | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - Hartford | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - New Haven | Pursue the Clues | Ron-A-Roll Indoor Roller Skating Center | Stumpy's Hatchet House | Sugar Factory American Brasserie | TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge | Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods | The Chocolate Shell | The Corner Restaurant | Todd English's Tuscany | Town of Avon | Town of Branford | Town of Chester | Town of Hamden | Town of Putnam | Town of Salisbury | Town of Stratford | Town of Wallingford | Town of Westport | Town of Windham | Town of Woodstock | Wigwam Escape