Simply Ledyard CT

Ledyard Photo Friday - Poinsettia Time

It’s that time of year. I always have at least two.  How about you?

Holdridge Home and Garden, Ledyard CT

Ledyard Realtors Out to Lunch - Mo's in Gales Ferry

This restaurant review starts off badly but ends well so stay with me on this one. It's all good. Well, almost.

After reading the review about Mo’s Burgers and Brew in the Day newspaper, I decided it was worth a visit, especially since I could walk there from my RE/MAX Realty Group office on Route 12. I’m all about supporting local businesses and I love to eat so I knew this wasn’t going to take much effort.

I’ve been to this location numerous times over the years, and a frequent visitor when it was Spiro’s Great Oak’s Pizza. The place has morphed into a couple of different flavors lately and I gave each one a try at least once but the food wasn't good enough for a return. I was excited when I saw what looked like renovations happening.

Heading inside was a disappointment as nothing much has changed. They removed a wall so now the billiards and darts are right there looking at you although we were able to sit at some booths that have been moved away from the action. I’ve always said that God gave me a great sniffer to make up for my poor eye sight and I swear I could smell stale cigarette smoke. In general the place looked semi-finished, run down and certainly not shiny clean.  I’m sure there are those that will enjoy, as the Day described it, the “roadhouse” atmosphere. To this fuddy duddy, it looked more like it needed a good painting, cleaning and vacuuming. But that’s me.

I really hope you are still with me because here comes the good part of the review. The food was great!  I could barely get my mouth around my “Gorgon” burger which was excellent. The  bun was memorable in a good way. When was the last time you had a burger and even remember the bun? For me, the onion ring strings were a real bonus. They were pretty much perfect, crispy and light and way more than I could eat.

Here comes the wrap up. I’d probably not eat inside again because the atmosphere just isn’t for me. If things change in the fuddy duddy direction please let me know. I do expect I will order take out and if I ever tire of the “Gorgon”, I’ll try a few more items on the menu. Always accompanied by the onion rings!

Ledyard Photo Friday - Holdridge Home and Garden

Saturday, Nov. 26th is "Small Business Saturday" so I thought it would be a good idea to feature Holdridge Home and Garden on Photo Friday to remind everyone to patronize Holdridges’s as well as other  local small businesses throughout this holiday season. To quote their most recent email newsletter, Holdridge Home and Garden has “been VERY busy remodeling their store.”  You’ll find fresh cut greens and Christmas trees, poinsettias, wreaths and holiday arrangements, gourmet food baskets, centerpieces and lots of gift ideas.

Ledyard Photo Friday-Mo's Burgers & Brew

We are always excited when a new business opens in town and especially excited when food is involved. I drove by this new sign today and noticed that major renovations are happening at the former restaurant who’s name escapes me because it opened and closed so quickly. Here’s hoping that the burgers are good and the brew is….true.

Ledyard Photo Friday - Holmberg Orchards

I consider myself a really good cook and baking is one of my specialties. When it comes to Apple Crisp I don’t even bother. Nobody does it better than Holmberg Orchards in Gales Ferry, especially this time of year! Today’s photo was supposed to be of a tray of this delightful dessert. Unfortunately someone got to it before my camera did.

 

Ledyard Photo Friday - The guy from Patch

The guy from Ledyard Patch has a real name. It is Bill Thorndike.  With less and less coverage from our local newspapers, it is a real pleasure to have him with us.  If it seems like he is everywhere, it is because he is. I took this photo last night at the CVS Public Hearing before the Ledyard Zoning Commission. He was there to report the exciting news.

Ledyard on Facebook

When I created my Ledyard Business Page on Facebook, I never dreamed it would be such a great resource.  Yesterday I posted the question “Anyone have the scoop? Village market has a sign "Excuse our appearance, under new management?"”

I had my answer in 17 minutes.

From the buzz of discussion, I learned that the new store would be Starwood Market, and the owner is out of Norwich. That’s all I know for now but I’m sure my Facebook friends will enlighten me if there is any new info.

Under New Management

The Ledyard Farmers Market

The Ledyard Farmer’s market will re-open June 2nd from 4-7PM at its new location at the Ledyard Fair  Ground’s.  The fair grounds  should be a better location with plenty of room to park and roam.  The farm market will be open every Wednesday until September. I hope to see you there!

Ledyard Photo Friday

Buy Local in Ledyard!

I was around town on errands today and noticed lots of Ledyard folks buying their garden plants. Whether you shop at Holmberg Orchards,  Holdridge Nursery, or Alice Acres, be sure to shop local!  Especially in tough economic times, it is important to support the Ledyard business community!

Ledyard Photo Friday

I have lots of photos from our Alice Acres Community Picnic which I will be sharing soon, but this one is my favorite. Not because it is the best composed or the prettiest but because it shows a long line of folks buying ice cream which is what the day was all about - supporting Cows and Cones and the Alice Acres Farm Market.  You did good.  Now get out and support another Ledyard business today!