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Markets, Neighboorhoods
Another World: New Britain’s Polish Enclave Pt. 1
10.30.08 | Permalink | Comment?

“Enclave” is a word that seems to be thrown around a lot, and the meaning can be a bit nebulous depending on how it is used and who is using it. It’s a word with French origins, but enclave is one of those funny words that ends up sounding somewhat like what it actually [...]
Farms, Markets
Sweets and Produce at Lyman Orchards
07.23.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment

Lyman Orchards is more than just a farm, it’s a bona fide agritainment destination in Connecticut. And it’s pretty, of course.

That’s the deck next to the Apple Barrel, Lyman’s market. There’s plenty of seating for outdoor eating as well as a walk-up for hot dogs, burgers, and other grilled eats. But our main interest was [...]