Jessica Jane Russell is an engaged member of the arts community here in the Hills. She works and shows guest artists out of her studio at The Switch Factory Studio, 931 Bantam Road, in Bantam. For more on Jessica Jane, please visit www.jess-jane.com.
One visit to New Milford’s Good Eats Restaurant & Bar is enough to convince any diner why it deserves being voted into Litchfield Magazine’s Reader’s Choice issue for two years in a row. Under the ownership of Edward Maynard and Brian Cabrera, chef Kevin DeLuca’s inventive spin on traditional American food makes everything that comes out of his kitchen special. Take, for example, the humble pita; in his hands this pillowy, chewy bread comes out grilled and served with a side of whipped butter, honey, radish, and Maldon salt. So simple yet so creative. Similarly, his pork belly “Scotched Egg”with daikon radish and honey crisp apple elevates this pub staple to gourmet levels. Even his hamburger, served with cheddar cheese, house-made kimchi, Asian pickles and scallion ginger aioli, is utterly unique and absolutely delicious. The same can be said for everything else on the menu.
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@deluca_kevin
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By @charlesdubow
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Apr 26
Happy spring! I am delighted to present our garden issue, filled with stories that capture the start of Litchfield County’s blossoming season. In this issue, author Jane Garmey invites readers into her Cornwall garden, offering inspiration for green thumbs everywhere. We delve into mushroom inoculation and discover Lindera at The Fen, a nursery passionate about ecoregion seeds and plants. We also get a peek into the structured gardens of Glenn Hillman in Litchfield and Cobble Pond Farm and Sharon.
We meet Will Schenk, the owner of the recently renovated Cornwall Market; and learn about the world class talent performing at the Merryall Center this summer. We spotlight a lovely Greek revival in Roxbury owned by Dr. Yarberry Allen and designed by her friend Glenn Gissler. Paul Marcarelli interviews Sylvia and Jay Abbott about their 50 year relationship with their garden (and each other).
We celebrate local pride with Pride in the Hills initiatives; and Michelle Madden indulges your senses with a review of The Cue, a new restaurant in New Milford. And let’s not forget our summer camp listing, ensuring memorable adventures for our younger residents. Wishing you all a very happy spring!
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Mary Beth Lawlor
Apr 25
“You’ve got this!” our instructor Victoria Mazzarelli cajoled us as we readied ourselves to dance across the studio. Everyone in this Sunday morning adult ballet class at The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory in Torrington was up for the challenge regardless of their experience, age, or ability—which came as a relief to someone who had never taken a dance class before. Despite our differences, we all shared a common desire to make ballet a part of our lives and an appreciation for its health benefits.
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By @wendycarlson
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Apr 18
Picture homeowner Bob Wolfe in a rakishly tipped fedora, shaking cocktails at a stylish bar while his lovely blonde wife, Laurie, greets guests warmly at the door. Jazz music plays in the background, completing the swingy vibe of a mid-century modern house that’s been decorated with a “Fly Me to the Moon” aesthetic. The couple are quiet country-folk who love hiking, tennis, cycling, fly-fishing, and looking at the views of Steep Rock Preserve from the wall of windows in their mountaintop Washington home. Above all, they love watching the sun rise and set through their windows. “We’ve seen more sunrises since we moved to this house than in the entire rest of our lives,” Bob says. The house they fell in love with is a 1960s classic. Not everyone realizes that Litchfield County was home to Bauhaus star Marcel Breuer; the Wolfes’ home definitely pays homage to that clean-lined, angular history. But for the furnishings, Laurie says, “I wanted to do something fun.” And she wanted to do it fast, giving designer Karen Davis of @davisrainesdesign in New Preston a mere few months to pull together a renovation of the lower level, all new furnishings, and room after room of wallpaper.
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By @cindyinsharon
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Apr 17
The workers at @calfandclover in Cornwall go beyond standard hospitality. Molly gives me a gentle smile, Helena licks my hand, and Starlight nuzzles my leg before resuming their lunch of fermented alfalfa and clover. Greetings complete, the “ladies” stride into the barn, find their name printed on individual chalkboards hanging over their stall—reminiscent of a preschool classroom—and milking begins. Molly, Helena, and Starlight are part of a 20-cow herd (Jersey and Normande breeds) that bring raw milk to hundreds of uncompromising customers who stop by the farm 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset, to get what owners Sarah and Jeff Casel describe as, “One of the healthiest foods available.”
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By Michelle Madden
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Apr 16
Holistic medicine is based on the philosophy that mind, body, and spirit are one. Dr. McKelvey augments this approach with genomic testing, which identifies unique variants in a person’s genetic code that could be leading to suboptimal health. A simple cheek swab provides data on thousands of variants, or what Dr.McKelvey calls “typos” in our genomic code. These variants get turned on and off like a switch (through diet and lifestyle) and if not identified and managed, can lead to everything from obesity to dementia.
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By Michelle Madden
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