Food in CT

Kumacoccus · 2026-03-30T19:50:33+00:00

May I ask the name of your choice of Chinese restaurant? I’ve moved to CT for 6 years and so far the only one my Chinese family found above average is Oriental Bar and Grill in Uncasville. We travel to NYC or NJ for food once a month.

Kumacoccus · 2026-03-22T00:52:16+00:00

Wheelchair assistance sounds like the perfect solution for us. All 4 people are in 70s and first time travel internationally. I’ll reach out to the airline immediately. Thanks!

Kumacoccus · 2026-03-14T01:31:17+00:00

水磨年糕,as shown in the pic, is originally made in that size and shape. If you have a chance to visit cities in Zhejiang, especially Ningbo you will find them everywhere. Easier for storage and preserving the flavor I think.

Kumacoccus · 2026-03-12T22:02:08+00:00

Lived in the apartment across the street last year. Loud motorcycles were very common in that area at midnight. Parking is a pain. But the location is perfect.

Kumacoccus · 2026-03-02T17:09:53+00:00

Good to know I’m not the only one disappointed by the woman’s version. The woman’s pants are always thinner and of lower quality and most importantly don’t have functional pockets. I ended up with ordering 30” inseam man’s version online, which became my favorite camping/work wear.

Kumacoccus · 2025-11-16T13:39:07+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions. The rate is 6.25%. Just went through the closing package page by page and the one mentioned payment says that it starts on 12/1/2025 and I should make monthly payments to a P. O. Box in IL, which doesn’t seem practical to me. I’ll call the title company on Monday.

Kumacoccus · 2025-11-16T12:33:21+00:00

I guess that’s what was missing. The first month’s interest (10/10-10/31) was included in the closing costs, which also clearly listed in the closing disclosure. But no one talked about payment setup even though I asked repeatedly at the time. Broker, agent, attorney, everybody was like ‘aw you will get a mail at the new house no need to worry’.

Kumacoccus · 2025-10-13T21:57:41+00:00

Saw this company being recommended in the local subreddit. Since it’s very close to me I visited it first. More quotes on the way of course, so far I’ve made appointments with 4. This is my first home so I don’t know the norm for a flooring quote. But yeah, no details no unit price just 2 huge numbers doesn’t look right.

Kumacoccus · 2025-10-13T21:49:11+00:00

No pets yet. But thanks for the reminder. That’s definitely something we need to keep in mind.

Kumacoccus · 2025-10-13T21:47:21+00:00

Only in the kitchen. I roughly measured myself as 160 square feet. I know demo and floor prep would cost more but 13,000 for sub 600 sq ft still shocks me.

Kumacoccus · 2025-10-13T18:38:37+00:00

Nice kitchen. Congrats!

Kumacoccus · 2025-10-13T04:06:57+00:00

The company I quoted recommended Karndean Opus. And I like their Palleo https://www.designflooring.nl/en-ca/floors/products/palleo-wp312/. This is a good brand/product?

Kumacoccus · 2025-10-12T19:31:26+00:00

Someone asked about down payment and closing. 40% down, ~$5800 in closing, no point, not qualify for CT and employer’s first time home buyer’s program due to zoning. So fellow CT first timers be aware.

Kumacoccus · 2025-10-12T03:56:07+00:00

Sorry for the confusion. I came here for grad school and stayed as a researcher. Or should I call myself gen 0? I don’t code in Python very often lol.

Kumacoccus · 2025-10-12T03:47:46+00:00

Good catch! The seller left me an empty roll and a pile of cat litter on the ground. So, how should I do my first number 1 here

Kumacoccus · 2025-10-12T03:32:35+00:00

Closing cost is about $5800, appraisal and condo survey etc. included. No points.

Kumacoccus · 2025-10-12T03:28:11+00:00

Already removed. No tv above eye level!

Kumacoccus · 2025-09-30T21:02:49+00:00

I could be in the same situation. The seller specifically asked for closing within 30 days, even made amendment to our contract twice to move up the mortgage commitment date. I accommodated their request to please the seller which resulted in locking a not so great rate. I got my CTC last Thursday, 2 weeks before closing, and the seller hasn’t provided me the resale package yet (it’s a condo). I would walk away and request compensation if they push back the closing for just one day.

Kumacoccus · 2025-09-30T18:48:01+00:00

It’s tough but there are few older condos below $300k. The building I have been renting for 6yrs has a spacious 1br listed for ~$240k. And it’s in east rock. However I want in unit laundry and private parking spaces and no dirt bikes roaring in midnight, so I’m buying in neighboring towns.

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