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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - Marble Valley Farm  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kent has a long history in farming. But it’s also become known for luring designers, diplomats and artists away from nearby New York in search of the rural life. All photos by Laura Benys</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - RT Facts  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fashion designer and long-time Kent resident Oscar de la Renta once told reporters that he couldn’t live without his weekend visits to design and antiques shop RT Facts.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - Swyft  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Swyft, the more casual sibling of Ore Hill (which shares its 1780s building) is a modern tavern in a historical setting.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - Morrison Gallery  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Morrison Gallery's newly built 6000-square-foot gallery is set to open soon.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - Main Street  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kent’s Main Street is the hub to a string of independent shops and galleries, several acclaimed restaurants, and a scenic stretch of Appalachian Trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - RT Facts  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>A go-to source for interior designers, RT Facts' soaring showroom is filled with unusual antiques plus contemporary furniture and objects.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - RT Facts  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Natalie and Greg Randall left New York to open RT Facts more than 30 years ago, originally setting up shop in Kent’s town hall. They’ve since relocated to a soaring 7,000-foot showroom.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Behold: a giant kinetic wooden gear sculpture, waiting for its perfect home. Maybe yours.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A mix of unusual antiques with sleek contemporary pieces has made RT Facts a secret for top interior designers.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - Carol Corey Fine Art  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tucked behind Main Street, the Kent Barns enclave features several galleries including Carol Corey Fine Art.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Visit Kent’s galleries both to buy and browse. Here, Carol Corey Fine Art represents contemporary artists like New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - Woodford's General Store  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Owner Terry Crowe Deegan named Woodford’s after the Kentucky county where she grew up, and curates its selection with an eye for Southern comfort.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>The chandelier-like arrangement of dried hydrangeas is by Fairy Meadows Farm. Let’s all put more flowers on ceilings, please.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - Heron  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Main Street mainstay Heron sells American crafts defined by “wit and whimsy.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mother-daughter team Andrea Friedman and Sophie Friedman (pictured here) took over Heron in January 2023, keeping this local favorite local.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - House of Books  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>The upscale bookstore House of Books first opened in 1976, and remains a Kent literary landmark.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - Foreign Cargo  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Main Street’s oldest independent shop sells imported antiques, clothing and traditional handicrafts.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - Kent Station Pharmacy  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>For a nostalgic shopping experience, Kent Station Pharmacy is housed in an old train station from the 1870s.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - Fife ‘N Drum Restaurant  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>The late, great piano man Dolph Traymon opened the Fife ‘N Drum 51 years ago. His Steinway piano still anchors the lounge and bar area.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Fife ‘N Drum’s menu includes flourishes like a 7,000-bottle wine cellar and a Caesar salad that’s made tableside. Honestly, it’s the little things.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Elissa Potts, daughter of founder Dolph Traymon, still owns and runs this Kent destination — complete with live music four nights a week.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - Wilson's by High Watch  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Located in the heart of Main Street, this beloved bakery and cafe supports the local High Watch Recovery Center.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>No wonder the community loves it: Wilson's by High Watch is set in a lodge-like space with cozy fire.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - 109 Cheese Market  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>In the Kent Barns retail space behind Main Street, 109 Cheese Market can load you up with cheese and charcuterie to go.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>109 Cheese Market also offers gourmet food, sandwiches and more to take away — or enjoy in its mini cafe upstairs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - Bull’s Bridge  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Here, supposedly, George Washington’s horse once took a tumble into the Housatonic River.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - "Sitter with Mask"  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>"Sitter with mask," a large-scale bronze sculpture by local artist Joy Brown, anchors the front yard of Morrison Gallery's new gallery space.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Kent, CT - Kent Falls  |  Kent, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Are we suddenly in the White Mountains? At Kent Falls State Park, the falls drop 250 feet in under a quarter mile.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Welcome to Guilford</image:title>
      <image:caption>Guilford, which sits at the halfway point of Connecticut’s Long Island Sound shoreline, seems dreamed up by a particularly aspirational Hallmark writer. All photos by Laura Benys.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Henry Whitfield House  |  Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Behold: Built in 1639, the Henry Whitfield House is the oldest house in Connecticut and the oldest stone house in New England.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Guilford is also a shopping destination, with scores of independent shops and restaurants..</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Guilford Green  |  Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>The 8-acre town common has been the heart of this community since 1639.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Guilford Town Marina  |  Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>If you, too, love an unfussy way to sit and stare out at sea, there’s a parking spot at the public marina with your name on it.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Guilford Green</image:title>
      <image:caption>Back in the 17th century, local teens were probably carrying farming tools across the town commons and gossiping loudly. Now, they carry iced coffees and gossip loudly.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Breakwater Books  |  Guilford, CT</image:title>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Flutterby  |  Guilford, CT</image:title>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Historic District&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>If you’re a fan of history and the Shop Small movement, start here.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Breakwater Books&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Get your history and your next great read at once: The local bookstore is in a Colonial home built in 1749.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Mix Design Store (now closed)&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>For many years, Mix was a mainstay of the historic Guilford Green, named “best gift store on the shoreline” multiple times.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Owner Maggie Moffett Ferrell had an eye for high design with a sense of humor.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>That included an entire room dedicated to barware, complete with a “We like to party” neon sign.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sadly, Mix Design Store closed in March 2024, several months after this article was published.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Flutterby&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Guilford is known for its thriving independent shops and friendly atmosphere, which draw visitors from around the state.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Flutterby  |  Guilford CT</image:title>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market &amp;amp; Winery&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>For local and artisanal food products, visit the year-round Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market &amp; Winery.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Bishop's Orchards Farm Market &amp;amp; Winery&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>In the back corner of the farm market, you’ll find a wine and hard cider bar with daily tastings. Around the ceiling, you’ll find a toy train on constant loop. It’s that kind of place.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>“Adhuc hic hesterne: Still here are the things of yesterday.” The Henry Whitfield State Museum is the oldest stone house still standing in New England. Photo by Laura Benys.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Grass Island shack  |  Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>The iconic Grass Island shack, locally known as the “red shack,” was built in 1930.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Guilford Land Conservation Trust maintains hundreds of the trails and parks around town, from forest to marshes to coastline.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Jacob's Beach&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>During the summer it requires a pricey season pass, but Jacob’s Beach is free in the off-season for all us recluses who love an empty beach.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Cilantro Specialty Foods&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Post up at a window seat and savor your coffee as shoppers stroll by on the historic Guilford Green.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Besides a selected menu of sandwiches and desserts, Cilantro features gourmet groceries to take home.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cilantro also roasts their own coffee in-house, served up by friendly pros like Din.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to Guilford, CT - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ballou’s Restaurant &amp; Wine Bar | Guilford, CT. Ballou’s vibe is as cozy as a pub in France or England, and its menu features 80-plus wines by the glass. Also: fondue!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - Grace Farms&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>New Canaan has a walkable downtown, great shopping and restaurants, and some truly special public spaces. Grace Farms is at the top of that list.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - Farmer's Table&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>New Canaan's downtown features charming alleys like Forest Street, where you’ll find the cozy eatery Farmer’s Table.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - The Glass House&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>No wallpaper here. The Glass House is one of New Canaan’s most iconic examples of mid-century design.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - The Glass House Design Store&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Before or after you tour the Glass House, peruse posh wares in the visitor center.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - Gores Pavilion&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Located in Irwin Park, Gores Pavilion was once a summer pool house and winter lodge. It's now preserved as a jewel of mid-century modern architecture.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - Connecticut Muffin&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Head to New Canaan’s thriving downtown for top-notch cafes, shops and people watching.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - Grace Farms&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>In addition to providing a free public gathering space, Grace Farms happens to be a marvel of modern design.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>The land was formerly an actual farm, but today it’s a free place to gather, appreciate nature and slow down.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>The undulating indoor-outdoor River building makes its way through five communal spaces, from this common area to a sports arena.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>While you’re enjoying the panoramic views, you can also order something from the farm-to-table café.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - The Glass House&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Move over, Palm Springs. Buildings like the Glass House helped put Connecticut on the map for mid-century modern architecture.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Glass House is the signature work of Philip Johnson, one of architecture’s famed “Harvard Five.” Think of them as a sort of architectural boy band.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>In 1967, the rock band Velvet Underground visited for a party. Many hours later, it finally concluded when the police shut it down.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - The Glass House Design Store&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>You can keep the party going too — in the Glass House’s visitor center, which includes a highly curated shop.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Here, you’ll find books, furniture and objects that represent the sensibility and ideas that inform the Glass House.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - Square Knot III&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Part of the New Canaan Sculpture Trail, Gilbert Boro's Square Knot III welcomes visitors to the New Canaan Town Hall.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - Waveny House&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Locals refer to it as “the castle.“ This Tudor-style mansion presides over Waveny Park’s 300 acres, and is regarded as an architectural masterpiece. A fancy one.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - The Carriage Barn Arts Center&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Every castle needs a carriage, and every carriage needs a house. Lucky for us, the carriage house at Waveny Park is now a delightful gallery space.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - Rosie&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Food is the way to a town’s heart. And in New Canaan, Rosie is a much-loved destination for breakfast, lunch and brunch.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Twenty years ago, owner Rose “Rosie” Bonura was working as a private chef in New York, and reeling from a breast cancer diagnosis. She made a deal with God: If she survived, she’d open up her own place.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Located in the heart of downtown, Rosie offers delicious tacos, sandwiches, Sunday brunch — and cookies the size of pancakes.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - Pesca Peruvian Bistro&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Your pisco sour beckons. Here, the signature Peruvian cocktail arrives fresh, frothy and zingy.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>The seco de carne dish at Pesca Peruvian Bistro, a reimagined version of a typical Peruvian stew.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - Connecticut Muffin  |  New Canaan, CT</image:title>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - Rosie  |  New Canaan, CT</image:title>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - Downtown&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan, CT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Advice for shoppers: 1. Park near Elm Street, somewhere between Main and Park. 2. Start at one end of Elm. 3. Work your way down and across the side streets till you reach the other end, or fall over trying.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - Elm Street Books&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp; New Canaan</image:title>
      <image:caption>Show me a community bookstore the likes of this one, and I will show you a vibrant town.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Explore CT - Welcome to New Canaan, CT - Odesmith &amp;amp; Richards  |  New Canaan, CT</image:title>
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