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2007 Holiday Gift Ideas- Regional Shopping Guide New Haven, Connecticut |
Used Books:
Whitlock Farm Booksellers
20 Sperry Rd.
Bethany, CT 06524
203-393-1240
One of the state's oldest and largest rare-book dealers,Whitlock Farm Booksellers is nestled in the tranquil horse country of Bethany and is the place to turn for early and first editions, as well as art prints and collectible items.
New Haven Reads Community Book Bank
45 Bristol St
New Haven, CT 06511
203-752-1923
The Book Bank serves as a central point for the collection and distribution of new and gently-used books. Books are distributed to various locations such as schools, community centers, and churches. But any one can stop by the Book Bank for free books!
Friends of Ferguson Library Used Book Store
Main Library:
At the corner of Bedford & Broad Streets
Stamford, CT 06904
203-351-8277
Harry Bennett Branch:
115 Vine Rd.
Stamford, CT 06904
203-351-8293
The Friends of Ferguson Library Used Book Store accepts donated books and in return all books are free of charge. Call before arriving because they are not open all day.
Bloodroot Bookstore
85 Ferris St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
203-576-9168
A great way to celebrate women! This feminist restaurant and bookstore is a great place to go out with your girlfriends and celebrate the holidays.
Book Trader Café
1140 Chapel St
New Haven, CT 06511
203-787-6147
Feel at-home in this cozy atmosphere. While you’re searching for that perfect gift, enjoy warm apple cider, great food and snacks, tea and coffee. The Café has both indoor and outdoor sitting areas.
Dine Out Naturally:
It’s Only Natural Restaurant
386 Main St.
Middletown, CT
860-346-9210
http://www.ionrestaurant.com/
Eat delicious vegetarian, vegan and macrobiotic food in a creative atmosphere! The restaurant also sells locally made jewelry and displays local art for sale.
Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant
85 Ferris St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
203-576-9168
A great way to celebrate women! This feminist restaurant and bookstore is a great place to go out with your girlfriends and celebrate the holidays.
Alchemy Juice Bar Café
203 New Britain Ave.
Hartford, CT 06112
860-241-0512
Baked goods are made fresh daily on the premises, twice a week organic produce and grocery items arrive, and best of all, fresh squeezed juices, smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, soups, salads, platters, breakfasts, desserts, and our full line of vegetarian and vegan groceries are available 7 days a week.
Claire’s Cornercopia
1000 Chapel St.
New Haven, CT 06510
203-562-3888
http://www.clairescornercopia.com/
Claire’s is truly a haven for vegetarians or healthy eaters. A great place to relax and enjoy good food and great people, or if you’re in a rush take-out is available too (in compostable food boxes of course! Never stryofoam). 10% of their profits go to local charities. Pig out with a clear conscience.
Edge of the Woods
379 Whalley Ave.
New Haven, CT 06511
203-787-1055
Bakery and Deli with indoor seating area.
Local Artisans & Fair Trade Stores:
Ten Thousand Villages
1054 Chapel St.
New Haven, CT 06510
203-776-0854
Fairly traded handed-made crafts from around the world!
Arts & Crafts Festivals, INC.
Host to Christmas Crafts Expos I & II
WHEN: Nov. 30th, Dec. 1st, 2nd, 7th-9th
WHERE: Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06103
Fine arts, ceramics, jewelry, glass sculpture, woodcarvings and more that will make perfect gifts this holiday season!
The Connecticut Store
120-140 Bank St.
Waterbury, CT 06702
An outlet store for all things made-in-Connecticut, including locally-made arts & crafts!
Natural Bath & Apparel:
Three Sisters Farms
11 Evans Lane
Essex, CT 06426
860-767-7957
800-202-9936
Family-owned business specializing in all-natural products from their honey business. Their natural line includes handcrafted soaps, lip balms, hand and body creams, and 100% beeswax candles, all containing their honey and beeswax.
GreenLeaf Therapies
869 Whalley Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515
203-389-6547
New Haven’s first organic day spa! GIFT CERTIFICATES make the perfect gift to give your loved one a beauty treatment or life-changing massage. Also GreenLeaf Therapies carry locally made soaps and lotions, non-toxic nail polish, and jewelry.
Seaside Naturals
All-natural air fresheners and other cleaning products.
PO Box 2097
Short Beach, CT 06405
www.seasidenaturals.com
(800) 870-1697
Center for Green Building
3380 Fairfield Avenue,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
www.centerforgreenbuilding.com
(203) 382-0774
Many needs for having a green home, including non-toxic paints, stains, cleaners, linens, reclaimed fixtures and cabinetry, and more.
Magazine Subscription:
E Magazine
28 Knight St.
Norwalk, CT 06851
203-854-5559
ORDER ONLINE: http://www.emagazine.com/
Get thorough reporting on: key environmental issues and trends, environmental news, industry and consumer product updates, food and environmental health issues, lifestyle tips, commentary from leading thinkers and doers, reviews of new books and films, and, announcements of campaigns, events and conferences.
Vegetarian Times
4 High Ridge Park
Stamford, CT 06905
203-322-1966
ORDER ONLINE: http://www.vegetariantimes.com/
Connecticut Naturally
7282 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
P.O. Box 267
Lagunitas, CA 94938
CALL 1-800-486-4794 to give the gift of Connecticut Naturally. It is published bi-annually and can be sent to your loved one’s home for just $5.
Local Wineries:
Connecticut Wine Trail
860-267-1399
http://www.ctwine.com/
The Connecticut Wine Trail is made up of 15 wineries.
It takes 2-3 days to visit all the wineries. We recommend dividing the state's wineries into multiple day trips. All the wineries on the wine trail have tasting rooms for visitors to sample their portfolio of wines; charges may apply. You do not need to make any reservations to taste wines.