The towns surrounding Madison, Connecticut are like a string of pearls, each with its own charm. Heading north from the south, you will pass the towns of Branford, Guilford, Madison, Clinton, and Killingworth, all of which are worth exploring. New England shore towns, the possibilities for discoveries are endless in any season. We thoroughly enjoyed a mini vacation experiencing their charm.
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Neal Richardson’s latest release Neal Richardson – The Maximalist is a musical journey of life and love. The story is told through Neal’s deft melding of jazz classics, with his skillful interpretations, and five original tracks. A star-studded band with each lending their unique talent and perception to the tracks resulting in a must have release. Neal’s vocal prowess and piano playing has never been better, I am now looking forward to his next release.
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Blues Rock guitarist, singer, songwriter Eric Johanson has a new album out that totally rocks entitled, The Deep And The Dirty. Joining Eric on this stellar release are Terrence Higgins on drums, Eric Vogel on bass, Jesse Dayton on shaker and tambourine, and Patrick Herzog on shaker and tambourine. The 12-track album was released on the Ruf Records label, hit the streets on July 28, 2023, and is well worth giving it many a listen.
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We loved making "me time" to enjoy Spa treatments at The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa in Guilford, Connecticut, as when life becomes too busy, it is so important to make time for yourself and relax, and a visit to a Spa should be an essential part of your well-being. Owned by Theresa Cleary, The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa has all the bells and whistles of excellence including an Infrared Sauna, a wide variety of facials, massages, …
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If you live in Connecticut, or plan to be visiting, wine lovers will appreciate that the State has a vibrant Wine Trail, which deserves to be experienced. Chamard Vineyards and Bistro located in Clinton, Connecticut is the perfect place to discover the beauty and elegance of Connecticut wines. Established in 1983, they planted their first vines in 1984, and released their first wine in 1989. Today, Chamard has 20 acres of established vines on their 40-acre property, and they also …
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Café Allegre is a delightful, warm, and welcoming Italian restaurant located in downtown Madison, Connecticut. Proudly celebrating over 25 years in business, Café Allegre was founded by Chef Silvio Suppa. His son, Chef Ilario Suppa, continues the family’s culinary legacy as the talent in the kitchen. We had an excellent dinner at Café Allegre on a Friday night when the restaurant hummed with activity with locals, including one of Madison’s own, Chef Jacques Pepin, and visiting guests as well.
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We had an elegant and romantic dinner at La Foresta Restaurant & Wine Bar in Killingworth, Connecticut, a gourmand’s and oenophile’s dream of a restaurant with exceptional cuisine and a wine list of over 1,600 selections and more than 16,000 bottles. Owner Francesco Lulaj opened his stunning fine dining Italian restaurant in July 2014 and has been attracting attention ever since. A beautiful setting, gracious hospitality, outstanding cuisine and wine, and service are the hallmarks of an excellent restaurant, to …
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A beautiful morning spent out on the water; it does not get better than that! We took an interesting and very enjoyable sightseeing cruise through the Thimble Islands in Connecticut on the Thimble Island Cruises Aboard the Sea Mist. The Adventure KidsTM aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta boarded the Sea Mist, a 44-foot, 49-passenger boat, for the 10:15 am cruise for an exciting morning of adventure on Long Island Sound discovering the natural beauty of the Thimble …
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The Homestead Madison Bed & Breakfast, located in Madison, Connecticut, owned by The Guardino Family for over 30 years by 3 generations, lovingly take care of their guests in their beautiful, luxurious, and well-maintained 11-guestroom boutique Inn. Driving up the long drive framed by an artistic canopy of trees, we had our first glimpse of the property, a stunning white colonial with black shutters, where lipstick red Adirondack chairs beckoned invitingly on the front lawn, and lush plantings were a …
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Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta aka The Adventure KidsTM have another adventure! When we saw the tandem bicycle (bicycle for two) when we arrived at The Homestead Madison, an 11-room luxury boutique bed & breakfast in Madison, Connecticut, we knew that we had to try it at least once during our stay! While we had envisioned riding along with (Edward) singing "Debra, Debra, (instead of the actual lyrics, "Daisy, Daisy") give me your answer do…you’ll look sweet upon …