That's a Lotta Meat Doogies, Newington Man, I’m still a bit taken aback by just how many hot dogs are on the Sterns’ “Eat Before it’s Too Late List.” It’s a bit ridiculous. As a couple, they’ve eaten all over this country – admittedly, most of it somewhat lowbrow “roadfood” – but their affinity for hotdogs is … [Read more...]
Fried Clams at Lennie & Joe’s Fish Tale
No Need to Clam Up About This Place Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Westbrook and Madison I just decided to write about this stop along our list of 61 (I think) "Things to Eat in Connecticut Before It's Too Late" according to Michael and Jane Stern's book on so-called Roadfood. Why? Because although it is only … [Read more...]
Burger at Harry’s Place
Everyone's Wild About Harry's 104 Broadway (Route 85), Colchester August 2009 Although I haven't had but two burgers in about ten years (both for the purposes of this website), I think I still have a pretty good idea of what makes a delicious one. However, my lack of beef consumption certainly hampers my ability … [Read more...]
Doughnuts at Dottie’s Diner
Dunkin' Donuts is Ruined Forevermore Dottie's Diner, 787 Main St South, Woodbury This place has redecorated in way that tells me that my family is not welcome at Dottie's Diner. So I will never go here again. 2016 Update I love Dottie's Diner. After my personal discovery of it in 2009, I have stopped … [Read more...]
Lobster Roll at Westbrook Lobster
I'm Not Sure I'd Pay $17 Bucks for any Other Sandwich 346 E. Main St., Clinton, CT Cost: $16.99 each "I'm only seventeen, you ain't seen love, ain't seen nothing like me She's only seventeen, seventeen" Those horrible and creepy lyrics are from 80's hair-metal band Winger's song, "Seventeen." In this case, … [Read more...]
Lobster Roll at Johnny Ad’s
Eating Lobster Rolls Really Ad’s Up Johnny Ad's, Old Saybrook With each successive trip to the beach this summer, we've been trying to pick off CTMQ items. A Freedom Trail site here, a rock of interest there. But mostly, and keep my beautiful wife happy with my pursuits, we've been knocking eats off the "500 … [Read more...]
Cheeseburger at Shady Glen
I Feel Shady Eating Cow Shady Glen, Manchester As CTMQ readers may know, I don't eat dead cows (or pigs or goats for that matter). However, for the hugely important purposes of the site, I've cast aside my aversion to the meat industry (really, I don't care about the cows themselves so much) in an effort to sample … [Read more...]
Ice Cream at Shady Glen
Made in the Shady Shady Glen, Manchester August 2009 Shady Glen makes a few appearances on CTMQ. One for their Unique and delicious fried cheese plate, one for their burgers being one of Roadfood's best burgers, and this one - for its ice cream being on that same Roadfood list. I'm sure I'll … [Read more...]
Polish Food at Polish National Home (Closed)
ZachwycajÄ…cy! Polish National Home, Hartford June 2009 The building was sold to a church in December 2022 and no longer exists at the PNH. In researching this write-up I came across the same theme over and over. So I'll follow tradition and dispense with the mild cliché right off the bat - The Polish National … [Read more...]
Knipschildt Chocolatier/Chocopologie Cafe
No Chocopologies Here House of Knipschildt/Knipschildt Chocolatier/Chocopologie Cafe, Norwalk June 13, 2009 Fritz Knipchildt's chocolate ventures have gone through a myriad of changes over the years and now, in 2020, the business is called The House of Knipschildt. An outpost in New Haven wasn't open long and the … [Read more...]
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