Kate Hartman and Erik Ofgang 2016-01-15 21:56:39
Warm Up Winter
We all know Connecticut winters can be brutal. Despite the balmy temperatures we were graced with at the beginning of the season, winter struck with freezing temperatures at the beginning of 2016. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to warm up right here in our home state. We’ve compiled some of the best indoor options, places where you can pretend it’s summer and lounge in style, as well as some other creative ways to beat the seasonal blues in our feature “Winter Warmups,” which begins on page 37. You can try your luck at one of our casinos, both of which are little cities unto themselves complete with restaurants, shopping, entertainment and, of course, quality gaming tables. Or take the family to Chelsea Piers or an adventure park to work up a sweat and have some family fun.
For those looking for a more relaxing winter “getaway,” check page 50, where we take a closer look at some of our state’s best luxury hotels. Book your stay, treat yourself in their high-end spas and indulge in their fine-dining restaurants. These resorts are a perfect nearby destination during these winter months, not to mention a great idea for Valentine’s Day.
You’ll find much of this issue devoted to one of our favorite annual sections—“40 Under 40”—which begins on page 25 and shines a spotlight on some of our state’s brightest young people, who are excelling in a variety of arenas, from sports to stage and philanthropy to business. As under-40 Connecticut residents ourselves, we hope you’ll share our enthusiasm for relative up-and-comers doing great things in their communities and/or professions.
On the political front, as the state General Assembly convenes on Feb. 3, we take a closer look at efforts to craft a bill that would remove legal roadblocks to Tesla Motors opening showrooms in the state and selling its electric, emission-free cars directly to customers.
And, as always, we have a full spread of dining destinations in the Connecticut Table. On page 48, our review introduces readers to Teff, a new Stamford restaurant dedicated to the cuisine of Eritrea and Ethiopia. The restaurant immerses diners in East African culture—the most fun result of this is guests are encouraged to leave their knives and forks untouched and dig into their meals with their hands. Elsewhere in our dining section, we take a closer look at sleek new Granby steak and seafood destination @ The Barn, and for our monthly “One Dish” feature, we describe an ever-changing-but-always-delicious special at the classic O’Rourke’s Diner in Middletown.
So, while the weather outside is generally frightful this time of year, there is plenty that is delightful in the state and in this issue. Bundle up and enjoy our monthly labor of love.
Kate Hartman khartman@connecticutmag.com
Erik Ofgang eofgang@connecticutmag.com
Correction: One of January’s dining features, “Best Restaurants 2016: Experts’ Picks,” omitted several categories. Those categories can be found on page 55. Check out the full lists of 2016 Experts’ Picks and Readers’ Choice Awards at connecticutmag.co
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