Best of desserts & coffee
Best Cup Of Coffee
Ashlawn Farms
Best Ice Cream Parlor
Ashley’s Ice Cream, Branford, Guilford, Madison
Sweet Luna, Old Saybrook
Sweet P’s, Essex
Best Cakes To Go
Fresh Market, Guilford
J-Cakes, North Branford
Take The Cake, Guilford
Best bagels and breakfast, etc.
Best Bagels
Cohen's, Madison
Julie's Cup Of Joe, Westbrook
Best Local Donuts
Beach Donuts, Clinton
Blazing Fresh Donuts, Guilford
Whitney Donuts, Hamden
Best Muffins
Still Delicious Bakery, Westbrook
New England Muffin Factory, Southington
The Hidden Kitchen, Guilford
Best Breakfast Nook
Christy's, Madison, Westbrook
Turtle Café, Westbrook
Whistle Stop Café, Deep River
Best Sunday Brunch
Water’s Edge, Westbrook
La Luna, Branford
The Tea Kettle, Old Saybrook
Best food purveyors
Best Independent Food Market
The Marketplace at Guilford Food Center, Guilford
Robert’s Food Center, Madison
Nica’s Market, New Haven
Best Natural Food Market
Foodworks, Guilford, Old Saybrook
Whole Foods, Milford
Fresh Market, Guilford
Best Seafood Store
Starfish Market, Guilford
Saybrook Seafood, Old Saybrook
Bud’s Seafood, Branford
Best Neighborhood Butcher
Forte's, Guilford
Robert's Food Center, Madison
Shoreline Prime, Branford
Best Native Produce Stand
Scott's Farm Store, Old Saybrook
Jake's Farm Stand, Madison
Medlyn Farms, Branford
Best Gourmet Foods To Go
Pasta Vita, Old Saybrook
Tea Kettle, Old Saybrook
Schoolhouse Deli, Madison
Best Selection Of Cheeses
Fromage, Old Saybrook
Madison Cheese, Madison
Liuzzi, North Haven
Best Bakery
Hen And Heifer, Guilford
G Cafe Bakery, Branford
Savour Café & Bakery, Centerbrook
Best Salads
Pasta Avest, Guilford
Savour Bakery And Café, Centerbrook
Pasta Vita, Old Saybrook
Best Liquor Store
Shore Discount Liquors, Deep River
Wine Thief, Madison
Madison Wine Exchange, Madison
Best restaurants
Best Italian Restaurant
The Bistro, Guilford
Luigis, Old Saybrook
Log Cabin, Clinton
Best Asian Cuisine
Mr. J’s Asian Fusion, Guilford
Saigon City, Old Saybrook
Taste Of China, Clinton
Best American Cuisine
Red House, Deep River
Reverie Kitchen, Branford
South Lane Bistro, Guilford
Best French Cuisine
Reverie Kitchen, Branford
Le Petit Café, Branford
Union League Café, New Haven
Best Mexican Cuisine
Taqueria Cinco food truck, Guilford
Tequila’s, Old Saybrook
Jalapeno Heaven, Branford
Best Pizza
Deep River Pizza, Deep River
Genaro's, Branford
Centro's, Guilford
Best Seafood Restaurant
Liv’s Oyster House, Old Saybrook
Lenny & Joe’s Fishtale, Madison, Westbrook, New Haven
Lenny’s Indian Head Inn, Branford
Best Indian Restaurant
Kamana, Guilford
Tandoor, Middletown
Sitar, New Haven
Best New Restaurant
Nataz, Clinton
Olmo, New Haven
Seahouse, Madison
Best Place To Dine Outside
Bill’s Seafood, Westbrook
The Place, Guilford
Ballou’s, Restaurant
Best Deli
Deli U, Guilford
Mindy’s, Old Saybrook
Simon’s Marketplace, Westbrook
Best Diner
Parthenon, Branford, Old Saybrook
Guilford Diner and Vegetarian Enclave, Guilford
Brownstone Family Restaurant, Guilford
Best Vegetarian Restaurant
G-Zen, Branford
The Wheatmarket, Westbrook
Best Steakhouse
Brushmill By the Waterfall, Chester
Braise And Brew, Westbrook
Griswold Inn, Essex
Best favorite foods
Best Hot Dog Or Hotdog Stand
Lobster Shack, East Haven
Johnny Ad's, Old Saybrook
Lobster Landing, Clinton
Best Local Apple Cider
Bishop's Orchards, Guilford
Lyman Orchard's, Middlefield
Clyde's Cider Mill, Mystic
Best Chowder
Guilford Mooring, Guilford
Lenny & Joe's Fishtale, Madison, Westbrook
Donahue's, Guilford
Best Gourmet Burgers
Ivoryton Tavern, Essex
Haywire, Westbrook
Prime 16 Tap House, New Haven
Best Soups
The Red House, Deep River
Singing Bridge Market & Catering, Westbrook
Saybrook Soup & Sandwich, Old Saybrook
Best Lobster Roll
Lobster Landing, Clinton
Lobster Shack, East Haven
Guilford Lobster Pound, Guilford
Best Authentic Barbecue
Taino Smokehouse, Middletown
Porky Pete’s BBQ, Essex
The Place, Guilford
Best shopping
Best Shop To Buy A Gift
P.S. Fine Stationers, Branford
Walker Loden, Madison
Taken For Granite, Branford
Best Women's Fashion
Possessions, Branford
Talbot’s, Essex
The Apparel Shop at Saybrook Home, Old Saybrook
Best Independent Bookseller
RJ Julia Bookseller’s, Madison
Whitlock’s Book Barn, Bethany
The Book Barn, Niantic
Best Dead Head Clothing Store
Sunshine Daydreams, Guilford
Old Glory, Old Saybrook
Zumiez, Trumbull, Meriden
Best Flower And Garden Center
Van Wilgen’s, North Branford
White House Florist, Guilford
Shelly’s, Branford
Best Pet Supplies Store
Petco, Clinton, Guilford
Pets Choice, Deep River
Petvalu, Guilford
Best Old-Fashioned Hardware Store
Page’s Hardware, Guilford
Richlin’s, Branford
Spring Glen Hardware, Hamden
Best Bridal Shop
Michele A Bridal, Westbrook
The White Dress, Clinton
The Stork and Bridal Exchange, Westbrook
Best Bicycle Store
Zane’s Cycle Store, Branford
Pedal Power, Essex
Best Consignment Shop
The Stork and Bridal Exchange, Westbrook
Sarah’s Cupboard and Thrift Shop, Branford
The Hole In The Wall, Guilford
Best Artisan Jewelry Store
Deep River Design, Deep River
J Horton's, Madison
Vera Wolf Design, Guilford
Best Shoe Store
New Balance, Westbrook
DSW, Guilford
Clinton Bootery, Clinton
Best wellness and pampering
Best Med Spa
Esana Medspa, Guilford
Polished Medspa, Deep River
Refine By Farrell, Old Saybrook
Best Boutique Gym/Personal Trainer
Prive Swiss Fitness, Westbrook, Madison
Rachael Ryan, Chester
The Pit, Branford
Best Wellness Center
Prive Swiss Wellness, Westbrook
Massage Savvy, Guilford
True Massage, Deep River
Best Yoga Studio/Instructor
Prive Swiss Fitness, Westbrook, Madison
Stone Temple Sanctuary/Deb Testa, Clinton
Raven’s Wing, Branford
Best Old Fashioned Barber Shop
Top Notch, Branford
Tony’s Barber Shop, Madison
The Blue Collar Barber, Branford
Best Chiropractor
Prive Swiss Wellness, Westbrook, Essex
Roger Yates, Deep River
Shoreline Chiropractic, Madison
Best Facial
Water’s Edge Spa, Westbrook
Saybrook Point Inn Spa, Old Saybrook
Skinsations, Guilford
Best Hair Salon
Timothy Pamment, Madison
Salon Belle Vie, Westbrook
Paul And Company, Branford
Best Day Spa
Prive Swiss Wellness, Essex, Westbrook
Rain Wellness Spa, Branford
Waters Edge Spa, Westbrook
Best Health Fitness Center
Prive Swiss Fitness, Westbrook, Madison
Planet Fitness, Branford, Guilford
Orange Theory, Guilford
Best Pilates Studio
Prive Swiss Fitness, Westbrook
Pure Barre, Guilford
The Pilates Barn, Madison
Best Manicure/Nail Salon
Villa Nails, Guilford
Serenity Beauty Bar, Clinton
Salon Westbrook, Westbrook
Best of outdoors and sports
Best Place For A Bike Ride
Hammonassett Beach State Park, Madison
Short Beach Road, Branford
Route 146, Branford, Guilford
Best Place For Outdoor Run
Hammonassett Beach State Park, Madison
River Road, Deep River
Route 146, Branford, Guilford
Best nightlife
Best Nightlife & Entertainment
Griswold Inn, Essex
Water’s Edge, Westbrook
Le Petit Café, Branford
Best Restaurant/Bar To See Live Music
Water's Edge, Westbrook
Ivory Tavern & Restaurant
Lenny's Indian Head -Branford
Best Cocktails
Chapter One Guilford
Chip's Pub III, Clinton
Moxie, Madison
Happiest Happy Hour
Westbrook Lobster
Liv's Oyster-Old Saybrook
Moxie's, Madison
Best Local Bar
Anthony's, Guilford
The Deck, Westbrook
Bill's Seafood-Westbrook
Best Authentic Irish Pub
Tommy Sullivan's, Branford
KC’s Restaurant & Pub, Guilford
Penny Lane, Old Saybrook
Best Movie Theater
Madison Art Cinema
Regal Cinemas, Branford
Marquee Cinemas, Westbrook
Best Playhouse For Live Theater
Ivoryton Playhouse, Essex
The Kate, Old Saybrook
Best inns
Best Hotel For Visiting Relatives
Madison Beach Hotel, Madison
Water’s Edge, Westbrook
The Homestead, New Milford
Best Authentic New England Inn
Griswold Inn, Essex
Madison Beach Hotel, Madison
The Homestead, New Milford
And More Best of
Best Contemporary Furniture Store
Madison Furniture Barn, Westbrook
Bob's Discount Furniture, Middletown
Fairhaven Furniture, New Haven
Best Classic Furniture Store
Saybrook Home, Old Saybrook
Bob's Discount Furniture, Middletown
Madison Furniture Barn, Westbrook
Best Gallery To Purchase Art
Chester Gallery, Chester
Branford Art Center, Branford
Greene Art Gallery, Guilford
Best Appliance Dealer
Page’s Hardware, Guilford
Shoreline Appliance, Clinton
PC Richard & Son, North Haven
Best Auto Dealer
Madison Chrysler, Madison
Tremonte, Branford
Westbrook Honda
Best Motorcycle Dealer
Brother's Harley Davidson, Branford
Digger's Motorcycle Service, Northford
Best Place To Buy A New Boat
Harborside Marina, Clinton
Brewer Yacht Sales, Branford, Westbrook
Pilot’s Point, Westbrook
Best Marine/Ships Store
Essex Marine, Centerbrook
West Marine, Branford
Cedar Island Marina, Clinton
Best Marina
Guilford Marina, Guilford
Pilot’s Point Marina, Westbrook
Safe Harbor Marina, Bruce Johnson’s, Branford &
Deep River Marina, Deep River
Best Sporting Goods Store
Goal Sporting Goods, Essex
Clinton Sporting Goods, Clinton
Guilford Sporting Goods, Guilford
Best Public Golf Course
Fox Hopyard, East Haddam
Guilford Lakes, Guilford
Lyman Orchards Golf Club, Middlefield
Best Kids’ Dance Studio
Limelite Dance Studio, Guilford
The Spot, Guilford
Rayna’s School of Dance, Chester
Best Ballroom Dancing Lessons
Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Old Saybrook
Ballroom Dancin Fools, Branford
Arthur Murray Dance Center, Guilford, Old Saybrook
Best new business
Best New Business Branford
Allusions Salon & Boutique, Branford
Kara Mac's A Place To Glow, Branford
Love Bakery & Cafe, Branford
Best New Business Guilford
Chapter One, Guilford
Fox And Feather Art Therapy, Guilford
A's Unique Boutique, Guilford
Best New Business Madison
Wine Thief, Madison
Madison Coffee House, Madison
Prive Swiss Fitness, Madison
Best New Business Clinton
Blend, Clinton
Clinton Pizza, Clinton
Best New Business Westbrook
Julie's Cup Of Joe, Westbrook
Atlantic Outboard Inc, Westbrook
Singing Bridge Market and Catering Westbrook
Best New Business Old Saybrook
The Little Pub, Old Saybrook
Painted By The Shore, Old Saybrook
Saybrook Soup & Sandwich, Old Saybrook
