ANA BANDEIRA CHOCOLATES CAFÉ AND BAKERY
2/3/2026
| DEBBIE GARDNER
It has all the charm of a cozy neighborhood café with warm wood decor, glass cases of enticing offerings, a humming espresso machine, and an artistically crafted chalkboard menu on the wall.
But this shop has a twist on the classic main street eatery concept. Here, chocolate is king.
Ana Bandeir
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FRENCH TOAST WITH MAPLE BUTTER
2026-02-03
| NATE BLAIS
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Brioche bread4 large eggs1/4 cup milk1/4 light cream1 tbsp brown sugar1 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp nutmegButter, for cookingPinch of salt
Maple butter:2 sticks unsalted butter, softened2 tbsp maple s
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S. PRESTLEY AND HELEN BLAKE AMBULATORY CARE CENTER
2/2/2026
| TINA LESNIAK
When the S. Prestley and Helen Blake Ambulatory Care Center opened on the Johnson Memorial Hospital campus in Enfield in 2025, it marked a major milestone in how outpatient care is delivered in the region. Designed with both patients and providers in mind, the new facility reflects a growing shift toward convenient,
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TROLIO'S MARKET
2026-02-02
| MIASHA LEE
If you’re not ready to embark on a trip to Italy, you can stay local and have some good authentic Italian cuisine, just stop by Trolio’s Market on 323 Hazard Avenue in Enfield, CT where they offer a little bit of everything from grinders, paninis, salads & soups to imported cheeses, lasagna trays, ch
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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
2026-02-02
| TRENT LEVAKIS
Hello, Go Local readers!
In America, February has become synonymous with Valentine’s Day. In what is essentially a “for fun” holiday, the day is a reminder of the love in our lives and also gives us all a change of pace as we trudge through the short and cold days of the winter, even if it&r
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