NEW HARTFORD — After five years of business in Winsted, Anthony Perenti has moved to New Hartford and opened The Eclectic Frog Cafe.Perenti originally operated Savory Thymes, a restaurant that was located at the end of Main Street.“I had a good clientele in Winsted, but I needed a larger customer base,” Perenti said. “I never got the customer base to where it needed to be in those five years.”Perenti decided to move and open the Eclectic Frog Cafe.Perenti, who grew up in West Hartford, has been a chef since he was 15 years old.In his career, he has worked in various restaurants in Connecticut, Florida and Colorado.Perenti also worked for the U.S. Armed Forces in Germany as a civilian chef for two years, but eventually he moved back to Connecticut.Perenti said that the menu for Eclectic Frog is currently sandwiches and paninis that are made differently from those at other restaurants and cafes. He said that his most popular sandwiches include the “Metropolitan,” made out of black forest ham, turkey and bacon, and the “Manhattan,” made from turkey, london broil beef and bacon.The restaurant also includes a selection of hot sandwiches, including the “Eclectic Burger” consisting of beef braised in bourbon sauce and falafel burgers.“I pride myself on serving fresh quality foods,” Perenti said. “I serve whole foods and nothing processed. The cafe serves quality sandwiches at a fair price.”The Eclectic Frog Cafe is located at 535 Main St. and is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.For more information call 860-738-4963
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Marsala is eager to go home with you.
Tiffany Lemelin, shelter manager, brushing Marsala upon arrival.Provided
The Little Guild is an animal shelter at 285 Sharon-Goshen Turnpike in West Cornwall. Founded in 1957, the organization rescues animals from local surrenders and under-resourced shelters. When a rescue animal arrives at The Little Guild, staff begins a careful intake and transition process to ensure the animal is safe, healthy and ready for adoption.
New arrivals are quarantined in-house. Vaccinations are verified as up to date, and staff assesses each animal’s medical, behavioral and placement needs. Rescues receive medical care, daily support and behavioral training to ease shelter stress. Once a dog has finished quarantine and is ready for a home, its profile is published at littleguild.org.
Michael DeBarba, certified dog trainer working with Marsala.Jennifer Almquist
Prospective adopters fill out an online application with information about their household and veterinary and personal references.
The next step is for the prospective adopter and family members to meet the dog. If there is already a dog in the household, a meet-and-greet is scheduled so the dogs can get acquainted.
The animal care staff offers guidance based on its knowledge of each animal’s personality, needs and quirks to help families find the best fit.
Marsala wins a heart.Jennifer Almquist
Once a match is made, the adoption contract outlines aftercare. Adopters agree to return the animal to The Little Guild if the adoption doesn’t work out. The organization’s commitment continues after adoption, with six months of free training and follow-up from staff to answer questions or address concerns.
“Please don’t pass Marsala by,” Lemelin said. “He loves people and other dogs. He’s a lap dog who lives for snuggles, cuddles and face kisses. Marsala deserves a family, a soft bed and a lifetime of being chosen.”
To find out about Marsala and other rescue dogs and cats, visit littleguild.org
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