Meet to eat

Oct. 5—It's time to nosh! The Fall Food Stroll is back in New London this week.

The event sponsored by the Downtown New London Association will happen on Wednesday, Oct. 12. It will boast offerings from a wide array of restaurants, including Captain Scott's Lobster Dock, Lighthouse Inn, Jasmine Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar, and La Luna Ristorante.

In addition, shops, art displays and cultural institutions will also line the downtown streets for the festivities.

You need to buy a wristband to participate, and you can get those beforehand (limited wristbands are available, so advance purchase is a good idea) at the Downtown New London Association's website, downtownnewlondonassociation.com.

Fall Food Stroll, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, downtown New London; wristbands required for participants are $30 pre-paid, $35 on Oct. 12, $25 for military and students with ID, and $25 for groups of six or more; can be scheduled for pickup ahead of time via (860) 443-3786; downtownnewlondonassociation.com.