Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/top-stories en-us Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:44:36 -0500 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:44:36 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Onyx-Grammy-Cocktails-139021144.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:12:20 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/onyxcar+722.jpg
A local Moonshine is heady to the Grammy's. Pick up a bottle and stir up one of these cocktails.

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Here are some events you might not have thought about doing for Valentine's Day.

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No snow on the ground in back yards across Connecticut doesn't exactly put people in the mood to go skiing.

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The eagles have landed in Essex. And you can go see them this weekend.

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There are raffle entries, weekly specials and more.

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Ringo Starr brings some familar names to Mohegan Sun arena in June.

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Pinkberry is opening 4th Connecticut location.

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Fashionistas were seeing red at the Heart Truth Red Dress Collection Show.

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Carlie Silva stood in at the top of a pyramid of dancers.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/fashion/Michael-Kors_-Fashion-Week-Is-Like-The-Super-Bowl/139031469 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:28:50 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/michaelkorsfashionweekrunway_722x406_2194616967.jpg
As he prepares for New York's latest fashion week (Feb. 9-16), designer Michael Kors says fashion is not for the weak.

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The cupcake menu includes the "Irish Car Bomb,” made with Guinness chocolate cake, Jameson dark chocolate ganache and Bailey’s Irish Cream frosting seems to be a popular treat.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/This-Weekend_-Jonathan-Edwards-Winery/138647719 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:25:56 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/edwards_722x406_2192695403.jpg
A little taste of Napa Valley right in Stonington.

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Actors, musicians, models and moms walked the runway in their very best red to kick off Fashion Week and draw attention to women's heart health.

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There are parties all over the state for the Big Game.

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Twice a year, Fashion Week turns the New York city into an all-out style spectacle. Here's a guide to the cast of characters.

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Head to the Russian Lady for a Grammy's party that will celebrate a local moonshine.

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Are you a fan of Jack Daniel's? You can meet the man behind the popular adult beverage coming up at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/NBCs-Smash-Has-Local-Connection/138800009 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:48:02 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/SmashWebStill_722x406_2193529626.jpg
The show about making it big on Broadway really did make the dreams of one local teen come true.

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You have to watch this video.

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Works of arts by the penguins are now available.

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Enjoy delectable food from local restaurants and caterers.

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Zafra, in New Haven, offers 127 varieties of rum.

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Robert Irvine, host of the Food Network show "Restaurant: Impossible," is visiting the Naval Submarine Base New London.

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The restaurant opens next week in Wethersfield.

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Have a good time for q good cause.

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Prepare to be scared in Torrington.

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The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford will be filled with amazing boats this weekend.

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No deal is in place, but there is a site of interest.

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Thirty-three restaurants are participating.

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We want your great food recipes.

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Take a different way down the mountain.

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The latest and hottest motorcycles are the draw.

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Onyx Moonshine is made in Manchester.

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Gabi wanted to impress the judges. She did.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/The-Dalai-Lama-Comes-to-Connecticut-137560598.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:13:23 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/dalai_lama_dc_thumb.jpg
The Dalai Lama has agreed to come to Connecticut for a pair of speeches at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury.

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Ryan Hanrahan takes us to Mount Southington this week.

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Rock Band Nickelback goes on first tour in two years, making a stop at the XL Center.

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Delta also offers service.

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Why not let cookies & milk fill your belly?

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Three of the four original band members, including frontman David Lee Roth, are touring for the first time in four years.

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The Hepburn house is on 3.4 acres and is surrounded by Long Island Sound.

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The sisters and baby Mason had dinner and went to Mystic Aquarium.

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Mohawk Mountain is the birthplace of snow making.

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A Guilford grandmother is hopeful this time around her grandson finds his match.

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The services launches on Thursday.

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Connecticut Magazine asked its readers to pick the best restaurants for the coming year.

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A look at this weekends trails and My Snow's new covered lift.

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Enjoy a Cosmo, a pomegranate martini or and old fashioned martini.

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Whiffenpoof business manager, Alexander Oki, told Office of Public Affairs & Communications the group received their invitation from the White House in late October.

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