Beach walk, Madison. Contact the artist at DougalArt.com 
Healing Salt Cave, Clinton by Nicole Desanti. Contact the artist at nicoledesanti.art
Life is Gouda in Centerbrook.
Ok, that’s a little cheesy (pun intended) but it’s true. Tucked into the heart of Centerbrook, The Cheese Shop of Centerbrook is a cozy haven for any cheese lover. From the minute you walk through the door you’re greeted with a friendly smile and a knowledgeable staff who will make suggestions, offer samples and encourage your curiosity.
With a focus on craftsmanship and flavor, the shop specializes in thoughtfully sourced cheeses from local creameries as well as favorites from around the world like France, Italy, Holland, Switzerland, England, and Ireland. That, along with specialty meats, pasta, olive oils, jams, jellies, chocolates, local breads and so much more, it makes this shop a must on anyone’s bucket list.
Whether you’re building the perfect cheese & charcuterie board or on the hunt for a new favorite wedge, your experience at The Cheese Shop of Centerbrook is as welcoming as it is delicious. But don’t take my word for it. You really need to see for yourself.
The Cheese Shop of Centerbrook
33 Main St., Centerbrook, CT
860-767-8500 | www.CheeseCT.com
On the dock, Essex. Contact the artist at DougalArt.com 
Shoreline Diner, Guilford by Ken Masslon. Contact the artist at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hungry? Experience the world of difference just around the corner.
Open since 1995, Tangiers International is certainly not the new kid on the proverbial block — though they did relocate a few streets from the original location a few years back, giving their considerable following momentary heart failure. But the angst abated the instant Tangiers International reopened and it was clear that this exotic little getaway remains everything it has always been — and more! Indeed to this day, everything from their superb little menu of sandwiches, salads, small plates, and complete meals is superb, from their legendary Gyros and Kebabs to their Baba Ghanoush and Baked Kibbee. The heavenly pastries are more aptly named than you can possibly imagine. (Do not leave without trying at least one.) And when you’re full, take a taste of the world home with you by visiting their international market, which features specialty foods for all people — Lebanese, Greek, Turkish, Jewish, Macedonian, Italian, Indian, Moroccan, Egyptian, Bulgarian, French, and Armenian. And after a truly fine meal and some equally fine shopping, you’ll agree that this West End favorite is a West End favorite for very good reason. — J.H.
Tangiers International
550 Farmington Ave., Hartford
860-233-8168 | www.tangiersmarket.com/
Cows at the Farm, Guilford. Contact the artist at DougalArt.com 
Lobster Landing, Clinton. Contact the artist at DougalArt.com
The Best of Everything for your Home’s Outdoors
DeMar’s Landscaping and Connecticut Irrigation are sister companies that provide the best quality residential and commercial landscaping and irrigation for your home or business. Now in their 41st year of business, DeMar’s specializes in landscape and hardscape design, installation and maintenance. Their expert designers will work with you to create the outdoor space of your dreams. When it comes to installation, the beautiful look that you have seen on paper becomes a reality right outside your home. Afterwards, DeMar’s is there year after year to maintain the beautiful yard and garden they have created.
DeMar’s provides not only top-quality landscape construction, but also hydro seeding and sod, lawn mowing and fertilization, mulching, edging and pruning. When it comes to installing their expert landscape designs, everything is done at the highest level of quality, including flowers, shrubs and trees. If you are interested in new hardscapes, DeMar’s installs brick paver and bluestone patios and walkways, brick paver driveways and cobblestone aprons, along with concrete retaining block walls to enhance your landscape and outdoor space.
Connecticut Irrigation delivers advanced technology that keeps your grass, flowers and shrubs green and healthy while reducing both water and maintenance costs. After they install your brand-new irrigation system, you will be freed from the constant chore of moving watering hoses. Just sit back, relax, and watch every square inch of your property get just the right amount of water.
In the 41 years he has been in business, owner Michael DeMartino has provided The Shoreline with the best landscaping and irrigation service available. Give DeMar’s a call and find out what their existing clients already know – you can’t do better than DeMar’s.
DeMar's Landscaping, LLC
Connecticut Irrigation
454 E. Main St., Branford
203-483-5252
www.demarslandscapingct.com
www.connecticutirrigationllc.com
