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Police Investigating Death Of Popular Westport Chef Outside Of Restaurant Police Investigating Death Of Popular Westport Chef Outside Of Restaurant
Police Investigating Death Of Popular Westport Chef Outside Of Restaurant Westport Police are investigating a crash that killed a popular chef from Norwalk who was standing in front of the restaurant when he was hit. The crash took place in Westport around 11:30 p.m., Saturday, March 4, in front of The Whelk, a well-known seafood restaurant, located at 575 Riverside Ave. According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, Matthew Balga, age 54, of Norwalk, died shortly after being hit by a vehicle and transported to Norwalk Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle, who has not been identified, stayed at the scene and is "fully cooperati…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Cheers! CT Now Offers Free Drink To Those Who Have Gotten Vaccinated COVID-19: Cheers! CT Now Offers Free Drink To Those Who Have Gotten Vaccinated
Covid-19: Cheers! CT Now Offers Free Drink To Those Who Have Gotten Vaccinated Have a drink on them. Connecticut is offering an innovative new program to encourage residents to go out and get the COVID-19 vaccine. Participating restaurants in Connecticut are offering a free drink to customers who show their COVID-19 vaccination card between Wednesday, May 19, and Monday, May 31, provided the patron purchases food during the visit. Gov. Ned Lamont announced the initiative on Monday, April 26, noting that the limit will be one drink per person. A limited number of Connecticut restaurants initially opted into the program, with more expected to in advance of the program …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated Among Best For Seafood In CT These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated Among Best For Seafood In CT
These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated Among Best For Seafood In CT A newly compiled list by Connecticut Magazine has ranked two Fairfield County eateries for their superior seafood selections. Lucas Local: Lucas Local Oyster Bar in Newtown features a huge variety of some of the freshest fare in the area. Located at 48 S. Main Street, Lucas Local is consistently rolling out new seasonal options as well. Don’t forget to check out happy hours Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. — customers can take their pick from $1.25 oysters, $8 cocktails and $5 wine and local drafts. For more information, visit the website. The Whelk: Located at 5…

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by Valerie Musson