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Popular Danbury Restaurant Celebrates 50 Years In Business Popular Danbury Restaurant Celebrates 50 Years In Business
Popular Danbury Restaurant Celebrates 50 Years In Business In just a few days a Fairfield County dinner institution will be celebrating its 50th year in business with a big fat steak and plenty of fanfare. Chuck’s Steak House in Danbury hits the big 50 on Monday, May 22. The restaurant opened for business on May 22, 1973. “My Dad, Hank Zaccara, was 35 years old when he opened the doors for business here in 1973,” said Elizabeth Zaccara Booth. “Although he’s been gone for 8 years now, I know he would be very proud to see that Chuck’s is still thriving.” Danbury Mayor Dean Esposito was at the restaurant recently and presented a proclamation from t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic COVID-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic
Covid-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic If it feels like fast food tacos, fried chicken sandwiches, and burgers are taking a bigger bite out of your wallet than just a few months ago - you are not alone. Across the nation, fast food prices have gone up significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, Restaurant Business reported. In fact, quickie restaurants haven't jacked up their prices like this since the Great Recession of 2008, according to Eat This, Not That. Citing government data, a Restaurant Business analysis found that prices at limited-service restaurants went up by 6.2 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, traditional resta…

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by Kristin Palpini