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12+ hour, 16+ min ago (1700+ words) Connecticut has plenty of restaurants that don't shout for attention but quietly serve some of the best food in the state. These spots hide behind modest storefronts, tucked-away locations, or unassuming exteriors that make them easy to miss. But once you step inside, you'll find creative menus, passionate chefs, and flavors that rival any big-name dining destination. I've spent weeks, months, and even years eating my way through Connecticut, and these underrated restaurants deserve way more love than they get. Tucked into Olde Mistick Village, Trattoria Amalfi looks like just another village restaurant until you sit down and realize it's one of the country's top-rated hidden spots on TripAdvisor. Handmade pastas, coastal Italian seafood, and a relaxed dining room make it feel like a seaside trattoria someone forgot to tell the tourists about. Open daily for lunch and dinner, it's…...

14+ hour, 11+ min ago (215+ words) Small Business Saturday has generated over $200 billion for locally owned shops across the country. That presents as a huge opportunity for criminals. Connecticut BBB offers tips on Small Business Saturday shopping HARTFORD, Conn. " The Connecticut Better Business Bureau is encouraging shoppers across the state and country to support local shops on Small Business Saturday, as the holiday shopping season hits full gear. Launched in 2010 by American Express to encourage shopping locally during the holidays, Small Business Saturday is now a mainstream term right alongside Black Friday and Cyber Monday. BBB has released its tips on how to "Shop Small" this Saturday. - Connect with businesses on social media. Most small businesses will post market their discounts and specials online through their social media. Many will also use #ShopSmall tag to help people who are just browsing. - Eat small too. No, that…...

21+ hour, 36+ min ago (317+ words) Illinois guard Keaton Wagler, center, fights for a loose ball with UConn guard Malachi Smith, right, and Solo Ball, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 28, ... What happened'Feast Week" finished with the Illinois offense flaming out in the second half of Friday's showdown with Connecticut in the second top 25 matchup " and second loss " in as many weeks for the Illini While Illinois was still able to mount something of a late rally against the Huskies, shooting 12 percent from three-point range and 23 percent overall in the second half was an anchor to the Illini's upset chances and saddled them with another tough loss in New York.What it meansNothing good Illinois is now 1-2 against ranked teams this season " the only power conference opponents the Illini have played " and the issue was the same in both…...

22+ hour, 31+ min ago (94+ words) Bristol city centre has been "cut off" by police after a reported "major incident." One witness said: "Some sort of major incident in Bristol city centre. Rupert Street." Another local added, as per Bristol Live: "City centre has just been cut off". Eyewitnesses have told BristolLive: "Some sort of major incident Bristol city centre. Rupert Street." Another said: "City centre has just been cut off". A major incident is reportedly unfolding in Bristol City Centre this evening (Friday, November 28). Eye witnesses have reported a large police and ambulance presence just off Rupert Street....