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Head south of the border without having to dig out your passport at Casa Villa in Stamford. Fans of the Mexican eatery rave about its flavorful selection of authentic food served in a warm, welcoming setting.

Start your feast and fiesta with a tamarind margarita or glass of sangria and an appetizer like gorditas de maiz—corn tortillas stuffed with tomatillo sauce, fresh cheese, lettuce, onions, and crema Mexicana. The cocktail de camarones, on the other hand, is another solid option: a shrimp cocktail with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. Of course, you can always go with the classic guacamole with crispy tortilla chips.

The entrée menu features flavorful options like fajitas with chicken, steak, shrimp, or vegetables; enchiladas with chicken, mole sauce, and cheese; and tacos al pastor with pork loin and grilled pineapple.

Casa Villa
866 E. Main Street
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 348-0622
www.casavillarestaurant.com/restaurantecasavilla
www.yelp.com/biz/casa-villa-stamford

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You love to draw, but taking a pricey art class seems too time-consuming and well out of your budget. Just like with most things, you can find everything you need to improve your art skills right on the Internet. Pinterest boasts a number of drawing tutorials, painting tips, and other ways to connect with experienced artists without leaving the comforts of your own laptop.

Drawing Tutorials
If you’re a visual learner looking for a bit of assistance improving your sketches, the Drawing Tutorials board on Pinterest can help. This board is filled with links to videos that will show you the mechanics of drawing landscapes, sketching the details of a person’s lips, and even creating beautiful drawings on a chalkboard.

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You don’t particularly need to watch instructional videos, but you could use a bit of guidance when it comes to drawing. This board contains endless sources of drawing inspiration, as well as diagrams and daily assignments to help you improve your drawing skills. You can also use the additional tabs at the top to browse the Draw board by doodles, anime, sketches, or whichever type of drawing that you’re most interested in.

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