October 10, 2016 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

We paid a little visit to The Common Bond Market in Shelton yesterday, and we use the word “paid’ literally. We couldn’t help ourselves. We wished we were on Supermarket Sweep, and run around the place clearing shelves into our […]

October 8, 2016 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

Maggie McFly’s is a local chain with 5 restaurants throughout the state, and a love for local suppliers. From burgers to bacon, from cheese to desserts, you can eat a great meal with very small carbon footprint. We love that. […]

October 6, 2016 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

When we walked into Still Delicious Gluten-Free Bakery in Westbrook, the first thing we noticed was everything. With the entire kitchen visible behind a glass partition, we watched owner Mark Israel busily preparing the batter for gluten-free banana bread. He […]

October 4, 2016 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

If you’re any kind of gluten free and you live anywhere within, say, 500 miles of Monroe, we’ve found your place. Sam Baytar, the owner, moved his terrific deli/catering/gourmet-to-go business to this larger space less than a year ago.  He […]

September 14, 2016 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

Paid a little visit to Divine Treasures in Manchester today. Located in an unassuming strip mall, this place is truly a gem. Diane, the owner, is both gluten-free and vegan. Her shop is 100% dedicated gluten-free, and all of her […]