Pastries by Hanna brings specialty sweetness to the Northwest Corner and beyond

Ever since Hanna Rybolt was little, she’s loved baking. After studying at Johnson and Wales University through their pastry school and attaining about 10 years of experience in the bakery and restaurant industries, she explains that she wanted to find a way to have her own baking business. She explains, “It’s been my […]

By |2025-03-21T09:14:15-04:00February 20th, 2025|Food, Main Street News, Out and About|

Union Street Brewing Co.: A Hudson hotspot for local beer-lovers and the greater community

Launched in July 2023, Union Street Brewing Co. was started by co-owners and husband and wife team Paul and Emma O’Donnell. Located in an old, renovated warehouse in the heart of historic Hudson, the fully functioning brewery includes an on-site tap room where patrons can try the brewery’s 12 beers on draft.

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By |2025-02-18T09:15:38-05:00February 18th, 2025|Food, Main Street News, Out and About|

An afternoon in Bridgewater, CT: Get your hands on the notorious Bridgewater Chocolate and enjoy farm fresh produce

Famous faces, luxury chocolate, homemade baked goods, farm fresh honey, and local fresh produce? If you’re a Hallmark town-lover, head to Bridgewater, CT, for the day, where the small community welcomes you with open arms. If you catch this beauty on a snowy day, you’ll drive through a winter wonderland— naked trees glossed with […]

By |2025-01-09T10:58:02-05:00January 15th, 2025|Main Street News, Out and About, Travel|

Day Trippin’: Our Guide to Spending the Day in the Greater Canaan, CT Area

Photo above courtesy of the Town of Canaan, CT website. 

From North Canaan to Falls Village, CT, the greater Canaan region is full of vibrant businesses and delightful attractions for everyone to enjoy. Close-knit and community-oriented, Canaan is home to a wide array of delicious cafes and restaurants, exciting shops, and outdoor activities for […]

A Saturday afternoon in Kent, CT – the place that has something for everyone!

Shopping, snacking, browsing, and reading at the House of Books, Terston, 45 On Main, and Cozzy’s on Main. 

Calling book lovers, boutique enthusiasts, snack scouters, gift getters, stocking stuffers, and pizza praisers of all ages! Spending your Saturday afternoon in Kent means finding something for everyone.

House of Books 

I’m a book lover, […]

By |2025-01-09T10:58:44-05:00December 27th, 2024|Main Street News, Out and About, Travel|

Kent, CT, takes farm-to-table dining to an entirely new level At Kingsley Tavern 

Okay, so, where candle-lit low lighting meets modern farm-style dining is Kingsley Tavern in Kent, CT. Imagine a restaurant perfect for a romantic first date without being too serious and a family-style grad dinner all at the same time. Super versatile in style, this restaurant falls on Main Street in Kent: a strip lined with […]

By |2024-12-12T13:13:52-05:00December 12th, 2024|Food, Main Street News, Out and About, Restaurant Review|

The Colonial Theatre promotes vibrant small businesses, creative collaboration, and a sense of togetherness in the Northwest Corner

When Lenore Mallett and her husband bought The Colonial Theatre in North Canaan, CT, with the Fiorillo family, they all saw it as an incredible business opportunity. Not only this, but both Salisbury, CT, families were eager to discover what was happening in this town and how The […]

By |2024-12-09T13:55:42-05:00December 12th, 2024|Business, Main Street News, Out and About, The Arts|
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