Whether or not you see Groton as rotten, it's hard to argue that fall is the best season in New England. From cider donuts and pumpkin pies to corn mazes and pumpkin patches, Southeastern Connecticut has all the festive spirit. Here's five activities you should add to your to do list: Visit B.F. Clyde's Cider [...]
Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth this summer? From Willy Wonka inspired chocolate confections to nostalgic candy counters, you may be surprised to find some great local businesses near Groton. Here's a list to get you started: Munson's Chocolates Photo courtesy of Munson's Chocolates Facebook page For three generations, Munson's Chocolates has been Connecticut's largest [...]
Mother's Day is one week away, so consider this your reminder! Now that we've returned to HPCON Bravo, we hope you can venture out and enjoy a meal with your sailor and family! We've rounded up a list of great ideas, from traditional brunch buffets to DIY takeout kits, there's something for everyone: Mother's Day [...]
While New England hasn't decided if winter is truly over yet (rain and snow last week, anyone?), summer can't come soon enough. But we have high hopes patio weather is upon us. To best prepare ourselves, here's a list of some favorites: Pizzetta Pizzetta in Mystic is a great pizzeria for everyone – meat lovers, vegetarians [...]
Spring is just around the corner and it can't come soon enough. You may be wondering how to get out and about for St. Patrick's Day and Easter, and luckily we found some great events near Groton. And while COVID is transforming traditional Easter egg hunts into Easter egg drive thrus, we'll take it. Here's [...]
Happy November! As we near Thanksgiving, you may or may not be looking forward to firing up the oven, basting the turkey and braving the grocery store. Perhaps you just PCS'd to the area or are about to. Or maybe the pure exhaustion from 2020 (and the sad reality many of us cannot see extended [...]
OK, my husband and I are coffee people. And with every move, no duty station feels like home until we find our coffee shop. Poulsbo, we’re looking at you Hot Shots and Cups. Monterey, we miss you Captain + Stoker and Bright Coffee. Here in southeastern Connecticut, we're deep in suburbia and thousands of miles away [...]
Summer in New England means one thing: seafood shack season! Luckily the Groton area is home to a number of open air, delicious seafood joints. I'm talking the good, the greasy, the hard-to-find-because-they're-located-in-a-dilapidated boatyard-kind of place. *As of May 20, Connecticut restaurants with outdoor seating were allowed to reopen. I encourage you to contact restaurants [...]
It’s been over 10 weeks since the quarantine and social distancing measures have been in place. How’s it going for you? As a nurse, I am an essential worker so it has been a little different for me. I think I am just so busy with work and grad school, and I haven’t taken the [...]
