Holiday

Holiday Traditions

I'm not a sucker for much, but holiday traditions really get me.  They are the one time of year when people everywhere, across various cultures and at varied times across the globe, people everywhere are trying to do something PLEASANT. Christmas lights, a succulent ham, shiny garland snaked around a colorful tree, winter solstice feasts, pine boughs made into homemade wreaths.  Long holiday office lunches, and frosted cookies that taste better than they look.  The Figgy Pudding Street Corner Caroling Event,…

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Coffee and other necessities (what’s open, what’s not)

It never fails in my house on Christmas Day -- either I'll need some random ingredient for dinner, or we'll be out of "x" (dog food, milk, or heaven forbid--wine) and my poor husband will be sent out on a quest in the middle of the day.  So, to make my life (and hopefully yours) easier, here's a list of stores and whatnot that will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including the most important among life essentials:  coffee…

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Holiday eats in Wallingford (what’s open, what’s not)

A post in the Wallyhood Forums from reader Scarebaby prompted us to do some call-downs and find out which restaurants in Wallingford will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (don't worry, we'll do the same for New Years!).  Some restaurants open on Christmas Eve may have shorter hours, so you may wanna check out those we've listed below.  If you choose something more than a quick casual spot, reservations are highly recommended.  Here's the scoop: Open Christmas Eve Julia's…

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Wallyhood (Last Minute) Gift Guide

Updated (See Not A Number) Thursday, 1:20PM It's the Wednesday before Christmas and -- c'mon, fess up -- you still have to get some last minute gifts.  Well, fear not, neighbors, as we've put together a handy little guide for super-cool gifts found right here in Wallingford.  Best of all, they're mostly around $20 or less!  Many thanks to Wallywriter Chris and Reader Laura who helped put the list together. Amita, the Art of Gifts (Wallingford Center) Open 10 a.m. -…

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Holiday Dining At Tilth

If you're thinking about enjoying an evening out on Christmas Eve or New Years Eve, then you'll want to consider making your reservations at Tilth (1411 N. 45th Street), where Owner/Chef Maria Hines and Chef de Cuisine Jason Brzowzy have planned a sumptuous four-course holiday tasting menu.  The menu is the same for either evening and there are three options for each course offered: First Course Taylor Shellfish Oysters: champagne mignonette, mint, apple Celery Root Soup: celery heart, celery leaves, perigord…

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Woodlawn Santa Update

When I answered my phone today, and the person on the other end gave a rousing, "Ho ho ho!" I knew Sharon Ehrig was doin' o-kay.  And she is! Also known as "Woodlawn Santa," Sharon Ehrig is one of the bright lights in Wallingford.   I know some of you are waiting to hear how Sharon is doing after her breast cancer surgery, so I'll just say it:  she's doing great!  The surgery did not reveal any new concerns or problems.  Yay! …

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Wallingford Weekend Festival

There may be frost on roofs, but the sun is shining bright, so there's no reason in the world not to shrug on a warm coat and walk on up to downtown Wallingford this weekend, there's just heaps going on. We already told you about the artist house sales, the lighting of the Wallingford signs, Santa photos benefitting the Boys and Girls Club, and the "Shop for a Cause" fundraiser for the Wallingford Senior Center, but Kara Ceriello of the Wallingford…

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