October 2012

October 2012

Features

Connecticut Wines: Drinking It In

Connecticut Wines: Drinking It In

Which Connecticut wines are the best? To find out, our judges tasted 86 wines in six categories.

by Maria LaPiana
The Last Communist

The Last Communist

With the striking financial rise of the 1% and the steady decline of the rest of us, New Haven’s Joelle Fishman figures there’s still plenty of work to do.

by Alan Bisbort
Centers of Attention

Centers of Attention

The effort to keep Connecticut’s downtowns vibrant and relevant never ends.

by Tom Connor

The Natural Look

Bring a little outside inside with these stylish home accessories

Styled by Mary Younglove • Photography by Robert Levin

Healthy Living: Man's Worst Friend

Prostate cancer may be common among older men, but that doesn’t mean it’s not serious.

by Patricia Grandjean

Departments

Lary Bloom's Notebook

Hello Stranger

As a state, how welcoming are we? Here’s one unflinching (but loving) assessment.

by Lary Bloom

First
Joe's Final Lap?

Joe's Final Lap?

Connecticut’s senior senator looks back on 24 years in Washington, D.C.

by Steve Kotchko
Fighting Back

Fighting Back

In a new book, Donna Palomba chronicles her difficult journey from "anonymous" local rape victim to national public victims' advocate.

by Ray Bendici

This Month
Front Row Q&A: Ashley Judd

Front Row Q&A: Ashley Judd

The multi-talented, multi-tasking actress will participate in The Connecticut Forum's panel on the "State of Women 2012," at the Bushnell in Hartford Oct. 12.

Patricia Grandjean
This Month Q&A: John Douglas Thompson

This Month Q&A: John Douglas Thompson

"Satchmo at the Waldorf," now at Long Wharf Theatre, introduces New Haven audiences to an explosive stage talent.

Pat Grandjean

The Connecticut Table
A Seat at the (Chef's) Table

A Seat at the (Chef's) Table

Call it theater for the five senses—a seat in the kitchen watching top chefs ply their craft.

by Linda Giuca

The Falls Village Inn, Falls Village

A smart, but not too smart, hotel with a politely hip restaurant taking its inspiration from the new owner’s love of the bucolic corner of Connecticut.

by Elise Maclay
Old Lyme Inn, Old Lyme

Old Lyme Inn, Old Lyme

A lighthearted beauty, well-mannered without affectation, dressed for the occasion and location, the new Old Lyme Inn is unpretentious, the way good taste always is.

by Elise Maclay

Final Say
Final Say: Tebucky Jones

Final Say: Tebucky Jones

Huddling with former NFL player and current New Britain High School coach Tebucky Jones.

by Ray Bendici

The Tip

At Our Best

In Connecticut, October is our favorite month. Here’s why.

by Charles A. Monagan
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