I've been lucky enough to work at all of my favorite Connecticut radio stations around the state over the course of my 30 year+ career. I'm a Waterbury native that likes: my wife, my life, music, dogs, Subarus, seafood, medium-rare ribeye steaks, occasional intoxication, fully recovering from elective surgeries, making commercials that make you laugh, writing articles that inform, make you mad, or gives you the urge to giggle and respond, the smell of a just lit matchstick, the combination of proscuitto and fresh mootz, and watching live music.
Large Dave
Skimming Devices Discovered at Multiple Big Y Markets in Massachusetts
Between December 19 and December 21, 2023, credit/debit-card skimming devices were inserted onto single terminals at each of the following Big Y locations in Massachusetts:
I Want More Winter Soup/Chowder Festivals in Connecticut
During the Summer, Connecticut is full of festivals that revolve around our homegrown foods: Multiple Strawberry festivals, two huge Oyster festivals
The Four Worst Trader Joe’s Parking Lots in Connecticut – Ranked
My wife and I love shopping there, but both of us have come away from a recent trip saying 'Never again'.
Remember The Incredible Fried Clams at New Haven’s Rusty Scupper?
I noticed that our beloved Lenny & Joes/Leon's/Rusty Scupper building at 501 Long Wharf Drive is now known as IL Gabbiano, and they serve an Italian/seafood/steak menu
Pomfret, Connecticut’s Claim to Fame is Delicious
If you ask me about Pomfret, Connecticut, I could tell you: Rivers Cuomo from Weezer once lived there, the chili at the Vanilla Bean Cafe is really good, and the Rock Cornish Game Hen was invented/originated/first bred/whatever there
Connecticut Lands on Top for One of the Highest Taxed States in the Country
No surprise here, we've all the loud scream of frustration that most give out after opening our municipal car tax bills
A Nice Debut For Clevelands’ Country Store of Torrington
The sparse selection of dusty Wise and Napoli products have been replaced by a wall of old-fashioned candy, hot sauces, pancake and dip mixes, local maple syrups, exotic jerky, homemade ice cream, pickled products, and even some home decor
Finally, Positive News For Waterbury’s Brass Mill Center Mall
The Brass Mill Mall, for all of it's faults, has far more pre-and-post movie appealing dining and entertainment options compared to Wolcott Street. No offense Mr. Wok, and the new Burger King
A Love Letter to Artists and Live Performances in Connecticut
In the past month we've attended the World Premiere of the movie Candlewood in New Milford, and a concert by a touring artist - Daphne Eckman - at a private home in Middlebury
The Tastiest Fish & Chips I’ve Recently Had in Connecticut
This is my 'Big Game' - the Roman Catholic Super Bowl. 40 glorious days where most restaurants offer fish & chips specials every Friday