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New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date
New Stamford Eatery Sets Opening Date A new fast-casual eatery in Stamford serving up Mexican-inspired dishes has set an opening date.  Bubbakoo's Burritos, located in Stamford at 800 E Main St., will open up for business on Wednesday, June 28, according to an announcement from the eatery's owners, Perry and Fenil Patel.  Earlier Report - New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford Visitors to the new Bubbakoo's location can expect a wide variety of classic Mexican-inspired menu offerings such as burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos, in addition to more unique items like "chiwawas," a split-fried ball of rice…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Owners Of CT Restaurant Announce Plans To Close Location, Open New Eatery Owners Of CT Restaurant Announce Plans To Close Location, Open New Eatery
Owners Of CT Restaurant Announce Plans To Close Location, Open New Eatery The owners of a well-known vegan restaurant in Connecticut have announced plans to permanently close the eatery as they prepare to open a new restaurant. New Haven County restaurant G-Zen will officially close its doors on Saturday, April 30, after 11 years in business, according to an announcement from Chef Mark Shadle and Ami Beach. The owners said they will close the eatery, located at 2 East Main St. in Branford, as they prepare to open G-Monkey Plant-Fueled Fast Food in West Hartford, which they described as a fast-casual eatery with a brand-new vegan menu. "G-Monkey Plant-Fueled Fast…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Husband, Wife Chefs Ride Success Of White Plains Eatery In Downtown Stamford Husband, Wife Chefs Ride Success Of White Plains Eatery In Downtown Stamford
Husband, Wife Chefs Ride Success Of White Plains Eatery In Downtown Stamford Riding on the success of their White Plains restaurant,  the owners of Roasted are getting a grip on the Stamford market after almost two years in the downtown area. Roasted Food Co. began as a serious sandwich place and quickly morphed into a full-fledged fast-casual restaurant and bar, focusing on that same from-scratch philosophy, Chef Bill and Kristin Hall used in White Plains at the Melt Sandwich Shop. Kristin Hall was born and grew up in Newtown. The restaurant's concept starts with its namesake, a selection of meats and veggies that are roasted, cured, brined, smoked, or gr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
POLL: IHOP Is Changing Its Name To IHOb -- But What's The 'B' Stand For? POLL: IHOP Is Changing Its Name To IHOb -- But What's The 'B' Stand For?
Poll: IHOP Is Changing Its Name To IHOb -- But What's The 'B' Stand For? Click here for an updated story: IHOP's Big Reveal: Restaurant Explains Why It Will Now Be Called IHOb Is the International House Of Pancakes having an identity crisis? America's beloved breakfast joint is changing its name to IHOb. CLICK HERE to find out what the B stands for.

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Hot Off The Grill: Smoke House To Open At Spot In Trademark Fairfield Hot Off The Grill: Smoke House To Open At Spot In Trademark Fairfield
Hot Off The Grill: Smoke House To Open At Spot In Trademark Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Meat lovers, rejoice! Barbacoa Smoke House will be the first commercial tenant of Trademark Fairfield, the mixed-use building opened at the corner of Commerce Drive and Black Rock Turnpike in 2017. Expected to open in mid-February, the restaurant will offer “slow smoked and fresh grilled meals seasoned with a special dry rub,” according to its Facebook page. “We plan to please your taste buds with our unique twist on BBQ flavors including a range of sauces to tip it all off!” Located within walking distance of the Fairfield Metro train station, the restaurant will encomp…

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by Meredith Guinness