Local restaurants and bars are preparing for one of their busiest days of the year by making more space and creating color-themed cocktails.

Jamie Bissonnette's Somaek is a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant, and Oscar Simoza of The Wig Shop is a semifinalist in the Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service category.

So, whether you’re a local looking for your new favorite spot, or a visitor wanting to experience the best of Connecticut ...

J.P. Henry’s in Parkersburg, West Virginia – proof that sometimes, the best things in life come in unassuming packages. It’s a reminder that great food doesn’t need fancy trappings or celebrity chefs.