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We’re finally getting the sun back 🥹 Nod Hill in Ridgefield is one of my favorite outdoor breweries, and it’s the perfect place for beautiful weather. @nodhillbrewery

Enjoy food trucks, craft beer on tap and live music 🍺🎶 They’re also dog & kid friendly!

#thingstodoCT #fallinCT #outdoorbrewery #craftbeer #RidgefieldCT taken in Fairfield County by @thectdiary

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4 days ago

What’s the secret behind what makes @crustissues203 viral supper club menu taste SO good? It might have something to do with the fresh ingredients owner John & Chef Christian are sourcing weekly at the @westportfarmersmarket 👀

Come with me as I follow them around a typical Thursday morning shopping at the market, selecting produce from some of their favorite local farms and purveyors 👇🏼

@forthillorganicfarm • @oxhollowfarmstand • @shaggycoosfarm • @seacoastmushrooms • @riverbankfarm • @highridgehydro & more!

#ConnecticutFarms #Connecticutgrown #FairfieldCountyCT #WestportFarmersMarket #TheCTDiary taken in Westport, Connecticut by @thectdiary

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6 days ago

wake up… IT’S FALL 🍁🥧🍂🫶🏼 Small town farm stands like @5pennyfarm in Brookfield, CT are stocked up and ready for another amazing season serving their community.

It’s so important to shop local, meet your farmers, and see what fresh produce they’re turning over & rolling out! It makes for a perfect excuse to skip the grocery lines, too.

Tag a Connecticut farm stand I should check out next 👀

#ConnecticutFarms #ConnecticutFall #CTLocal #FairfieldCountyCT ctfarmers taken in Brookfield, Connecticut by @thectdiary

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12 days ago

SAVE this for your next weekend drive ↓
📍 12 SMALL ROADSIDE FARM STANDS IN WESTERN CT

1. Farm Fresh Eggs - 24hr Stand — 169 Carmen Hill Rd, New Milford, CT
2. Weed Family Farm & Roadside Stand — 55 Ridge Rd, New Milford, CT
3. Freedom Farm Homestead, Inc — 55 Upland Rd, New Milford, CT
4. Sunny Meadow Farm — 66 Northrop St, Bridgewater, CT
5. Chanticleer Acres — 51 Hutchinson Pkwy, Litchfield, CT
6. The Winter Winds Farm — 426 Goshen Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759
7. Augustine’s Farm — 1332 King St, Greenwich, CT
8. Flirtation Farms — 72 New Milford Turnpike, New Preston, CT
9. Bellie Acres Farm — 90 Hattertown Rd, Newtown, CT
10. Celtic Cottage Bakery & Farm Stand — 4 Dingle Brook Rd, Brookfield, CT
11. RBB’s 5 Penny Farm at 73 Long Meadow Hill Rd, Brookfield, CT
12. Echo Farm — 144 Burlington Rd, Harwinton, CT

Consider this your sign to pull over when you see a farm stand, bring some cash, and support the families growing food right here in Connecticut.

Some are tiny honor-system stands, some are seasonal, and what you’ll find changes with the harvest 🤍🍂🌽

Which roadside stand should I add to the next list? 👇🏼

#ConnecticutFarms #RoadsideFarms #FairfieldCountyCT #LitchfieldCountyCT #LocalProduce by @thectdiary

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16 days ago

The Fork It Over fundraiser to benefit @westportfarmersmarket is just 10 days away!!!

It’s so special that we get to show up and support these amazing restaurants, and most importantly the farms that serve our community through the Westport Farmers Market 🫑🧑🏼‍🌾🤍

Grab your tickets for Fork It Over now at the link in their Instagram bio 🎟️

#westportct #ctrestaurants #ctchefs #fairfieldcounty #connecticutfarms taken in Westport, Connecticut by @thectdiary

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a month ago

Hey Norwalk, we’re talkin’ to you 👀 Getting a sandwich to go is SO easy with @betweenfriendsct delivery & Pick-up parking spot 🏃🏽🅿️

Their menu features gourmet sandwiches with ingredients like burrata and prosciutto— my favorite is Josh’s Classic made with chicken cutlet, prosciutto, fresh mozz, sun-dried peppers, arugula, balsamic & EVOO — helloooo?!!

It’s the perfect quick lunch for when you’re in a pinch for time, but they do offer catering to your whole office too!

Receive 20% off your first order when you use the Between Friends website (linked in @betweenfriendsct bio) 🤤

#norwalkct #lunchinct #ctsandwich #bestofct #betweenfriendsct eatlocal fairfieldcountyct thectdiary taken in Norwalk, Connecticut by @thectdiary

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there’s no better feeling than supporting your local farms & shopping fresh 🫶🏼🍓🥬 Westport Farmers Market is one of my favorite Fairfield County markets— and it operates year round!

It currently runs every Thursday from 10am-2pm at 50 Imperial Ave. in Westport, CT and will relocate indoors for the winter season (7 Sylvan Lane) in November ♥️

🫛 Have you checked out the Westport Farm Market this season?

#WestportCT #fairfieldcountyct #connecticutfarms #farmsofct #supportlocalgrowers CTlife taken in Westport, Connecticut by @thectdiary

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a month ago

Is @rikospizzaofficial THE new hot spot for thin crust? 👀 Ridgefield, CT recently became Riko’s 7th location in Connecticut. (13th nationwide!)

And there’s a reason they keep expanding across the state — this pizza is GOOD 🍕🤤

Aside from thin crust, including their own take on hot oil, (with stingers!!!) Riko’s has a really great, high-quality menu selection. From juicy, crispy wings to the refreshing Riko’s Pilsner… they’ve got it all.

It’s the perfect place to kick off your weekend. But don’t let me tell you— you’ve gotta try it for yourself. Let me know if you do!

#FindYourPizzaMind #InZaWeCrust #RikosPizzaRidgefield #HotOilPie taken in Ridgefield, Connecticut by @thectdiary

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a month ago

@crustissues203 supper club just got a major addition 👀 we can not believe the menu is still just $40 for 8 courses?!

This week’s menu featured a flavorful selection of ingredients sourced from the @westportfarmersmarket 👇🏼

🍅 tomatoes from @forthillorganicfarm in New Milford and @riverbankfarm in Glastonbury
🍑 peaches, plums & blueberries from @woodlandfarmct in Glastonbury
🌽 corn from @oxhollowfarmstand in Roxbury
🥬 cabbage, chives, basil & eggplants from @hungryreaperfarm in Morris
🧅 pearl onions from @thehickories in Ridgefield
🍗 chicken from @beaverbrookfarmct in Old Lyme

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The Wednesday thru Sunday weekly supper club is getting SUPER booked & busy, so definitely call ahead to RSVP a seat! by @thectdiary

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2 months ago

We talk about @perfusionbarct a lot, lately we’ve been loving to stop in for a happy hour bev & snack after work ☕️🍸

It’s such a perfect little gem where the vibes are always just right — chill out with a great drink and even better company behind the bar!
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Newtown CT, best happy hour, hidden gem cocktail bar, Connecticut date night by @thectdiary

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2 months ago

a Clarke Culture blowout 🤝 staying sexy all weekend long • my go-to treatment & style for when my hair is feeling extra dull and frizzy, especially in this sticky humidity 😅

my summer savior @clarkeculturesalon @clarkeculturesalon @clarkeculturesalon taken in Ridgefield, Connecticut by @thectdiary

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3 months ago

This past weekend we celebrated Catherine’s life during the @cvhanimalsanctuary 10th Annual Butterfly Party 🦋 It was an incredible day of community showing up to support so many animal welfare organizations & adopt their new pets right on the spot — and we know that beautiful sunshine was Catherine beaming down 💜🐾

Please consider donating to the CVH Animal Sanctuary in honor of Catherine’s 20th birthday today 🙏🏼 Keep flying high, Butterfly!

#NewtownCT #Newtownstrong #SandyHook #communitycares #bekind taken in Newtown, Connecticut by @thectdiary

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4 months ago