This is a topic that was touched on by CT Out and About Publisher Ed Bartlett during our editorial meeting at Ashley’s Ice Cream, and again by Yale Rugby Coach John Broker during our most recent gathering at the New England Brewing Company. Everyone seemed to agree on one important fact: that while we’ve been […]
Archives for August 2011
Episode 11: New England Brewing Company
It happened, on a recent Thursday afternoon in Woodbridge, Connecticut: we gathered at New England Brewing Company. This was because at Delaney’s, Amanda told us how much she loves their beer… and we ended up loving their beer, too! Joining us were Yale Rugby coach John Broker, Amanda from Delaney’s, Rob from NEB, Duo Dickinson and freelance writer Alix […]
Episode 10: Ashley’s Ice Cream
For Episode 10, we traveled to Ashley’s Ice Cream, a Connecticut favorite, in Branford. Joining us were co-owner Brian Anderson, organizing and lifestyle expert Lisa Lilas, cookbook author and personal chef Gloria Zimmerman, and Ed Bartlett, the publisher of CT Out and About.com.
When is it okay to correct a friend?
Mary Scanlon wants to know! If one friend says Ne-veah-dah and the other “Ne-vah-dah” (Duo’s a toe-mah-toe guy), when is it okay to correct the other person? Our editorial board seemed to agree that the intent provides an important piece of the puzzle. What do you think – when is it okay to correct a […]
What should we all be doing to prepare for the possibility of unemployment?
This question is especially important – especially if you work in the media, as our guest editors can attest – and it sparked a lively discussion during our editorial meeting at Miya’s. Pam Landry, former host of “The Blue Plate Special” on WPLR pitched the topic because it’s something she experienced first hand: “Our parents […]
Episode 9: Miya’s Sushi
We decided to hold this weeks editorial board meeting at Miya’s Sushi, one of our favorite restaurants in New Haven. Over Chef Bun Lai’s creative, soulful, and sustainable cuisine – at the restaurant his mom started when there literally were no sushi restaurants in Connecticut – we gathered with three guest editors: Pam Landry, Mary Scanlon […]
What’s the secret to receiving good customer service?
A story from Gary Choronzy during this week’s pitch meeting involved his frustration with cell phone and cable companies – and this evolved into a conversation about how tough it can be to get good customer service from any company. The recurring theme was how difficult it’s become to speak directly with a decision maker, […]
Where (and when) is it absolutely NOT appropriate to use your cell phone?
This is a question that arose from Joanne Kahan’s pitch about the noise that comes from people wearing headphones in public places. This, in turn, let to a conversation about what seems to be a need, on the part of many, to control the “noise” of everyday living – by creating their own! Cellphone use […]
Episode 8: Orange Hills Country Club
Nothing says “summer in the suburbs” like a golf course, and that’s where we headed to record episode 8! Orange Hills Country Club is a public 18 hole course in, not a surprise, Orange Connecticut. Our gracious hosts for the afternoon were Judy and Jud Smith; their father, Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame Inductee Walter […]
How do you make mutually satisfactory compromises?
This question arose from Sarah Kyrcz’ story about going to a NASCAR race her husband wanted to attend… and how she ended up actually enjoying herself! (One of her secrets – just go with it.) Compromise is an issue we all have to deal with, and the ability to “give a little to get a […]