Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/top-stories en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 22:08:20 -0400 Wed, 16 May 2012 22:08:20 -0400 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Crafting-a-New-Brewery-151689115.html Wed, 16 May 2012 09:12:29 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/KNSD_San_Diego_Brewery_Awards_032312_19_mezzn_722x406_2214112230.jpg
Firefly Brewing Co. wants to open in Bristol, but they need your help to get pouring.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/Pauly-D-Fist-Pumping-at-Foxwoods-151583975.html Tue, 15 May 2012 15:16:18 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/pauly-d.jpg
The Jersey Shore star will make an appearance at Shrine Nightclub Tuesday, followed by some late-night bowling.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/New-Home-for-Popular-Summer-Festival-151725335.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:40:11 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/022411+south+beach+wine+and+food+festival+kitchen.jpg
Harwinton Fairgrounds is the new home for summer festival.

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Tickets are $20 for an adult and $12 for a child under 12 years old. If tickets are still available, they will be sold at the door for $25.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/A-Taste-of-The-Litchfield-Hills-151525905.html Tue, 15 May 2012 10:16:02 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Wine-Weekend-Entertainment.jpg
For the first time, the Taste of the Litchfield Hills is being held this summer at the Harwinton Fairgrounds

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast_--Amis-Bagels/151692705 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:44:12 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/feastbagels_722x406_2235454431.jpg
Not all bagels are created equally, and customers say Ami's Bagels & Deli in Waterbury makes some of the best in Connecticut.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Celebrating-Burger-Month-150792175.html Wed, 09 May 2012 13:40:13 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Caliente+burger+Hamburger+Hamlet.jpg
Forget the cooking in May and try a new burger combination.

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Miriam Rieder, of Taste by Spellbound by Avon, is creating some scrumptious treats.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Tanning-Mom-Inspires-Tanorexic-Doll-150621205.html Tue, 08 May 2012 12:58:30 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Tanning-Mom-Tanorexic-Doll.jpg
Thanks to an Oxford-based company, the New Jersey mom accused of child tanning abuse is still riding her 15-minutes-of-fame wave. Now she's inspired the Tanorexic doll.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/7-Eleven-to-Introduce-Sugar-Free-Slurpee-151411815.html Mon, 14 May 2012 20:54:44 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/slurpeeEDIT.jpg
No Sugar? In a Slurpee? It's coming to a 7-Eleven near you.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/Tasting-for-the-Trolley-150417785.html Mon, 07 May 2012 09:30:48 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Wine_Tasting.jpg
Months after thieves did $20,000 in damage, the Connecticut Trolley Museum is hosting a Beer & Wine Tasting to help raise money for repairs.

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Marie Tillman will speak at the 2012 Center for HOPE Annual Luncheon.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Chef-Cat-Cora-Goes-�Around-the-World-in-80-Plates�/150608655 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:28:55 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/around-the-world-in-80-plates-twitter-challenge-show.jpg
“Around the World in 80 Plates,” co-hosted by star chefs Cat Cora and Curtis Stone, combines culinary competition with travelogue. Twelve contestants embark on a journey across 10 countries to learn local cuisines as they participate in the...

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/Local-Must-See-Concerts-145791255.html Tue, 15 May 2012 13:28:12 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Maroon_5_union_02.jpg
Several acts are coming to Connecticut. Here's what you need to know about who is coming, when and where.

Photo Credit: Cindy Barrymore

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/Gear-Up-For-ConnectiCon-150452585.html Mon, 07 May 2012 13:55:47 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/connecticon+18_fixed.jpg
The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford will come alive this summer when ConnectiCon comes to Hartford.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/fashion/Nordstrom-Rack-Opens-on-Thursday-148914295.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:41:02 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Nordsrom+Rack.JPG
People at the store early have a chance at a $2,000 speedy shopping spree.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Cheeseboy-Grilled-Cheese-Returns-to-Milford-148736045.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:53:29 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/CheeseBoy+grilled+cheese.jpg
Michael Inwald opened "Grilled Cheese To Go" at the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford in November 2009 and then expanded the restaurant.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/Kentucky-Derby-Guide-2012-150052745.html Fri, 04 May 2012 20:27:53 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/kentucky-derby-guide.jpg
All the facts and fun of America's most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/Today-Show-Anchors-in-Old-Greenwich-to-Host-Benefit-150145855.html Fri, 04 May 2012 10:05:16 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Kathie+Lee+Gifford-722.jpg
Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb in Connecticut tonight to host benefit for early childhood education.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/Hats_Off_Daring_Derby_Fashions.html Sun, 06 May 2012 03:03:12 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/KY-Hats-P14.jpg
A day at the Derby isn't complete without a mint julep and tip of the hat.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/Horse-149227665.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:24:47 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Meriden+abused+horses.jpg
Ten abused horses could be finding new homes this weekend.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/Grammys-Dianne-ReevesRosanne-Cash-to-Perform-Free-in-New-Haven-Arts-And-Ideas-148728245.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:47:33 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Dianne+Reves.jpg
There are several free concerts.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Great-Belly-Busting-Food-in-Watertown/148260615 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:07:08 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/GaylesDepot_722x406_2225014345.jpg
Gayle's Depot Square Farm Shoppe in Watertown is a favorite for belly-busting food. Visit Gayle's Depot Square Farm Shoppe for more information.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Whisky-Whiskey-Everywher-148865125.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:09:42 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/whiskey+drinker.JPG
Sakura Garden in South Windsor to host "Whiskeys of the World Dinner" next month.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/PEZ-Convention-in-Connecticut-148101175.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:59:23 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Pez+722.jpg
14th annual Northeast PEZ Collectors Gathering gets underway Thursday.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/NATL-Pizza-Hut-Graduates-from-Hot-Dog-to-Cheeseburger-Crusts-148869245.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:48:05 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/pizza-hut-cheeseburgers.jpg
And you thought the hot dog crust sounded like overkill.

Photo Credit: Pizza Hut Middle East

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Artist-Force-Fed-Injected-at-Cosmetics-Store-in-Protest-Against-Animal-Testing--148752575.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:12:09 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/AnimalTests.jpg
A 24-year-old woman was restrained and tormented in the store window display of a flagship cosmetics store in London to highlight the abuses of common animal testing practices.

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Aurora Creative

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Through their music and art, Destiny Africa is influencing church leaders, leaders of nations, the corporate world and inspiring fellow children.

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Rush is getting ready to release their 20th album, and they're also getting ready for a live concert this fall in Bridgeport.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/Country-Star-Jason-Aldean-Announces-Tour-Stop-in-Connecticut-147562855.html Wed, 02 May 2012 18:08:43 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/AP120401066069.jpg
Jason Aldean to Perform at the Comcast Theatre This Summer

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/The-Spring-Weekend-That-Wasnt-148434375.html Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:56:43 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/214*120/UConn+Police+722.jpg
University of Connecticut officials squelch partying during infamous Spring Weekend.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/Doonesbury-Creator-Returns-to-Yale-147908525.html Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:57:35 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Garry+Trudeau.jpg
"Doonesbury" creator and Yale alum Garry Trudeau is speaking at the university today.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/Lead-Guitarist--148251295.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:52:53 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/michael-Jackson-thisisit-2.jpg
The lead guitarist is a young woman from Ashford, Connecticut.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/New-Haven-Rolls-Out-Restaurant-Week-147579215.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:56:34 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/dining-generic-plate-fork.jpg
Get ready for a multicultural feast. New Haven’s semi-annual restaurant week is on.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/food-drink/Reliving-Titanics-Last-Meal-144887195.html Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:52:36 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Titanic_Exhibit_to_Open_020912_41_mezzn_722x406_2194773727.jpg
The Roger Sherman in is commemorating 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking with a recreation of the ships last meal.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/John-Leguizamo-Ghetto-Klown-Foxoods-143712556.html Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:47:03 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/137679327%281%29.jpg
Leguizamo’s play centers on comedy and what it was like to live in a ghetto.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast_-Agora/147828515 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:02:13 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/agorapic_722x406_2224003555.jpg
Agora in Tolland is a panini heaven!

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/OpSail-2012-Begins-in-New-London-146255015.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:57:53 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Barque+Eagle.jpg
Capt. Eric Jones, commanding officer of the USCG Barque Eagle, said this parade of ships commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/Trinity-to-Hold-Film-Festival-147349075.html Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:55:42 -0400
Among the festival’s endorsers is writer/director Stephen Gyllenhaal, father of actors Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal. The elder Gyllenhaal graduated from Trinity in 1972.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast_--The-Cottage/147312805 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:05:25 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/cottage_722x406_2222471725.jpg
Those looking for fine dining may be surprised to find it in Plainville at The Cottage.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/Jason-Mraz-in-Connecticut-146085915.html Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:43:14 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Mraz1.jpg
Jason Mraz is getting ready to embark on a world tour, which will bring him to Hartford this summer.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/The-90s-Return-Live-and-In-Concert-144374385.html Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:50:26 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/180*120/july_guide_sugar_ray.jpg
The 90s was a decade of some classic music. Now, some of the most popular bands are touring together, and they're coming to Connecticut this summer.

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Take a historic trip through the nation's rich railroading history.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Delaneys-Tap-Room/146448535 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:30:31 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/delaneypic_722x406_2220143481.jpg
Fans of beer should make Delaney's Tap Room in New Haven a definite stop. The pub has one of the most extensive selections of beer in Connecticut.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Feast_-The-Whistle-Stop-Cafe/143806526 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:14:36 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/whistle_722x406_2213642622.jpg
A charming Deep River restaurant, the Whistle Stop Cafe offers breakfast with an international flair.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/events/World-Reknowned--146816065.html Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:00:33 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Anoushka+Shankar.jpg
Anoushka Shankar is the daughter Ravi Shankar.

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