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December 30, 2019

Best Restaurants 2020: Experts' Picks

Still hungry after seeing the results of our annual Readers' Choice poll? We’ve teamed up with food experts from around the state to put together a second serving of must-try restaurants and eateries...

September 24, 2019

First Ever Pride Fest in Deep River

Colin Bennett and a crew of dedicated volunteers are excited to announce the date for the first Deep River Pride Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28. The festival is intended to be a demonstration to benefit and empower members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community (LGBTQ+)...

Jan 4, 2019

Palm to be Sworn In, Begin Listening Series

Palm will begin meeting with constituents in various locations in her district soon after taking office. She intends to hold these listening sessions in coffee shops in each of the four towns in the 36th District during the month of January...

Dec 18, 2018

Whistle Stop Cafe Offers Big Flavor from a Small Space

There are small neighborhood restaurants, and then there is the Whistle Stop Cafe in Deep River. This postcard-worthy restaurant in the heart of downtown is about as quintessential a neighborhood spot as they come...

October 22, 2019

BEST OF: Bagels, donuts, brunch & breakfast

Whether you enjoy eating breakfast at home or dining out, our readers have many delicious choices on the Shoreline for the most important meal of the day....

February 20, 2019

Rise and Dine at Connecticut's Best Breakfast Spots

Owner Hedy Watrous is passionate about using local, organic and nutritious ingredients at her downtown restaurant. Menu mainstays include the cinnamon bun French toast and specials like the Green Sausage Benny featuring housemade herb sausage and spinach topped with two poached eggs, each with a golden liquid yolk, and a side of home fries. It’s a true neighborhood place offering home-cooked-style goodness.

Dec 20, 2018

Dinner Series at The Whistle Stop

Hedy Watrous at the Whistle Stop Café, 108 Main Street, Deep River, has set the dates for her 2019 dinner series for the cafe...

Oct 9, 2018

Celebrating 25 Years of Food and Community at the Whistle Stop Café

Marking her 25th anniversary as the owner and chef at the Whistle Stop Café in Deep River, Hedy Watrous said she feels lucky to have been able to have this experience and share this life with her family...

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