Living in Connecticut & Massachusetts

Anchor Health: LGBTQ-Focused Healthcare in Connecticut

Anchor Health is one of the most important LGBTQ-focused healthcare organizations in Connecticut. For people looking for affirming care, this is the kind of resource that matters in real life, not just in theory. It offers primary care, gender-affirming medicine, sexual health services, psychiatry,

Troupe429: Norwalk’s LGBTQ+ Bar, Cabaret, and Community Hub

Troupe429 is one of Connecticut’s most recognizable LGBTQ+ venues. Located at 3 Wall Street in Norwalk, the gay-owned bar and performance space blends nightlife, live entertainment, and community programming in a historic downtown building. Since opening in 2017, the venue has become a gathering pla

Tony’s Flour Shop in Cromwell: A Queer-Owned Bakery with Deep Local Roots

Tony’s Flour Shop has become one of the most distinctive small businesses in Cromwell. It is a bakery and coffee shop with a very personal feel, shaped by family recipes, Italian influences, and a small-batch approach that gives the menu a lot more character than a typical neighborhood bakery. The b

The Laurel Restaurant in West Hartford: A Lesbian-Owned Dining Destination

The Laurel is one of the most interesting new additions to West Hartford’s restaurant scene. Located at 1046 New Britain Avenue in Elmwood, the restaurant opened in early 2025 with a concept centered on globally inspired food, locally sourced ingredients, and a warm, personal style of hospitality. I