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Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open Pair Of New CT Locations Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open Pair Of New CT Locations
Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open Pair Of New CT Locations Fans of crispy hot fried chicken will want to look out for two upcoming restaurants that will soon be opening up in Connecticut.  Haven Hot Chicken, a franchise known for its Nashville Hot Chicken that already has several locations in the state, will be opening two new locations in Fairfield and the New Haven County town of Oxford in Spring 2024.  The new restaurants, once open, will serve the chain's signature menu of crispy fried chicken in addition to vegetarian options. All menu items range in spice from "Country," or not spicy, to "Haven," or extremely spicy.  Both…
Haven Hot Chicken To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 'Delicious, Convenient Spot' In CT Haven Hot Chicken To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 'Delicious, Convenient Spot' In CT
Haven Hot Chicken To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 'Delicious, Convenient Spot' In CT A popular eatery will soon bring its signature brand of hot fried chicken to a college campus in Connecticut.  Haven Hot Chicken, a franchise known for its Nashville Hot Chicken, will be opening its fifth location on Saturday, Nov. 18 in Storrs, Connecticut at 1206 Storrs Rd., which is within walking distance to the University of Connecticut's Storrs campus. The 2,000-square-foot location will offer the franchise's signature menu of crispy fried chicken, fries, sides such as banana pudding or garlic dill pickles, and even vegetarian options such as the "Not Chicken Sandwich." …
New Eatery Sets Opening Date For Second CT Location New Eatery Sets Opening Date For Second CT Location
New Eatery Sets Opening Date For Second CT Location 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…
'Warm, Welcoming' Eatery To Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony In CT 'Warm, Welcoming' Eatery To Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony In CT
'Warm, Welcoming' Eatery To Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony In CT A new deli in Fairfield County that has already become a beloved fixture in many customers' lives will soon be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its opening.  The Cutting Wedge Deli, located in Stratford at 88 Ryders Landing, opened in the Fall of 2022 and will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 13 at 11 a.m.  Owned by brothers Joseph "JD" and David DiGirolamo, the deli uses fresh ingredients in a host of hot and cold grinders as well as breakfast sandwiches, pasta, and sandwiches.  Those looking for a hot sandwich that fills the spot have the option of c…
Popular Eatery Opens First Location In Connecticut Popular Eatery Opens First Location In Connecticut
Popular Eatery Opens First Location In Connecticut A popular fast-casual eatery has just launched its first location in Connecticut. Just Salad, a restaurant chain based in New York City, opened the eatery in Fairfield at 2267 Black Rock Turnpike (Route 58) in late January.  Offering over 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, avocado toast, soups, and smoothies, the eatery aims to bring "health and sustainability" to Fairfield, a spokesperson for the restaurant said.  Some of these salads include popular menu items such as the Crispy Chicken Poblano, Thai Chicken Crunch, and Tokyo Supergreens, which are known as "Iconic Salads."  W…
New Shake Shack Location Opens In South Windsor At Evergreen Walk New Shake Shack Location Opens In South Windsor At Evergreen Walk
New Shake Shack Location Opens In South Windsor At Evergreen Walk A new Shake Shack location in South Windsor has begun serving burgers, fries, and shakes to hungry customers. The Hartford County fast food eatery opened at 601 Evergreen Way on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m., marking the sixth location in Connecticut and the second in the county.  The Shake Shack location is the latest business to open its doors at the Promenade Shoppes at Evergreen Walk, a popular outdoor mall. The restaurant celebrated its first day in business with a grand opening celebration attended by employees and local officials, including Mayor Liz Pendleton and Town Manager Micha…
All-Day Brunch: New CT Restaurant Serves Up Churro French Toast, Nutella Cappuccinos All-Day Brunch: New CT Restaurant Serves Up Churro French Toast, Nutella Cappuccinos
All-Day Brunch: New CT Restaurant Serves Up Churro French Toast, Nutella Cappuccinos A restaurant that offers brunch all day held the grand opening of its newest location in Connecticut. The Place 2 Be celebrated the grand opening of its New Haven restaurant on Tuesday, Dec. 20, representatives announced. The owners also operate locations in Hartford, West Hartford, and Springfield, Massachusetts. According to the eatery's online menu, guests can select from a wide variety of seasonal coffee drinks, such as Nutella Cappuccinos, Honey Lavender Lattes, and Iced Cereal Lattes, which can be made with various flavors. The menu also features breakfast sandwiches, wraps, burgers…
New CT Eatery Offers Blend Of Traditional, Contemporary Italian Cuisine New CT Eatery Offers Blend Of Traditional, Contemporary Italian Cuisine
New CT Eatery Offers Blend Of Traditional, Contemporary Italian Cuisine A new restaurant in Fairfield is offering a seasonal menu that blends traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. Il Pellicano officially opened on Friday, Sept. 23, said Massimo Tabacco, who co-owns the restaurant with Matthew Balk. The restaurant, located at 1460 Post Road, serves a selection of small plates and appetizers, such as charred octopus, burrata, meatballs, and rice balls stuffed with mozzarella. Il Pellicano, located at 1460 Post Road in FairfieldGoNation Guests can also choose from a variety of pasta dishes and entrées, including short rib ragout, New York strip steak,…
Martha Stewart's New Restaurant Named After NY Town Set To Open Martha Stewart's New Restaurant Named After NY Town Set To Open
Martha Stewart's New Restaurant Named After NY Town Set To Open Lifestyle maven Martha Stewart is set to throw open the doors on her first restaurant that reflects her culinary inspirations and style. The Bedford by Martha Stewart, named after the town in which her Northern Westchester estate is located (in the hamlet of Katonah), is nestled inside Paris Las Vegas and is set to open on Saturday, Aug. 13. Reservations are already being snapped up and can be made online for the restaurant which aims to transport guests to Stewart's country farmhouse. The menu features French-inspired cuisine and a combination of Martha’s favorite recipes, Paris Las Vega…
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open Location At Mall In Connecticut Popular Restaurant Chain To Open Location At Mall In Connecticut
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open Location At Mall In Connecticut A popular estaurant chain has announced it will open its second Connecticut location at a busy mall in the region. The Connecticut Post Mall located in New Haven County in Milford announced on Wednesday, Aug. 3 that P.F. Chang’s will open in 2023 at the shopping center. “We are thrilled to bring P.F. Chang’s to the CT Post Mall and our Milford-area community,” said Ken Sterba, general manager of the mall. “The immersive Asian dining experience P.F. Chang’s offers will be a hit with our guests, and the restaurant is sure to become a go-to spot to celebrate with friends and family on any occa…
Sonic Drive-In To Hold Grand Opening For New CT Eatery Sonic Drive-In To Hold Grand Opening For New CT Eatery
Sonic Drive-In To Hold Grand Opening For New CT Eatery Sonic Drive-In has announced plans to open a new location in Fairfield County in the coming days. The new restaurant in Danbury will begin serving customers on Thursday, July 21, according to an announcement from representatives.  The restaurant is located at 172 White St., and it will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. On the opening day, the Danbury location will offer free corn dogs to all guests while supplies last, representatives said.  The eatery will offer a drive-thru and walk-up counter service. “We’re so excited to open this new SONIC location as we introduce our …
Opening Date Announced For New Italian Eatery In Connecticut Opening Date Announced For New Italian Eatery In Connecticut
Opening Date Announced For New Italian Eatery In Connecticut The opening date is approaching for a new Fairfield County restaurant that will offer a seasonal menu featuring a wide variety of Italian dishes. Cugine’s Italian is set to open in Harbor Point in Stamford on Friday, June 10, representatives said. The eatery is located at 121 Towne St. and is owned by John and Morgan Nealon. In the announcement, Morgan said the menu will feature familiar Italian favorites, along with new dishes, and the kitchen will be led by Executive Chef Rick O’Connor. Some appetizers include steamed clams with Calabrian chili butter and Crostini with whipped…
Husband, Wife Hold Grand Opening For New Italian Restaurant In CT Husband, Wife Hold Grand Opening For New Italian Restaurant In CT
Husband, Wife Hold Grand Opening For New Italian Restaurant In CT A husband and wife who opened a brand-new Italian eatery in Fairfield County are working to make sure their guests feel at home from the moment they step through the restaurant's doors.  Constantino’s of Greenwich hosted its grand opening on Sunday, May 15. The restaurant is located at 699 West Putnam Ave. in Greenwich. Owners Michael and Robyn Bordes began working to open their own restaurant together in July and went through a lengthy approval process. “It was definitely a lengthier process than we anticipated," Robyn said. "But it worked out, and we’re opened, and we’re t…
Restaurant Offering Classic Italian Cuisine Set To Open In CT This Spring Restaurant Offering Classic Italian Cuisine Set To Open In CT This Spring
Restaurant Offering Classic Italian Cuisine Set To Open In CT This Spring A new restaurant offering classic Italian cuisine will soon open in Fairfield County. Cugine’s Italian is expected to open its doors at 121 Towne St. in Harbor Point in Stamford sometime this spring, according to representatives. Restauranteurs John and Morgan Nealon are the owners. “Our goal with Cugine’s is to offer not only Harbor Point, but Fairfield County as a whole, an entirely new Italian dining experience,” John said in a statement. “This sophisticated restaurant will invite our guests to take a step back in time and dine in the era of Frank Sinatra, with dark interiors and furnit…
Brand-New Restaurant Serves Up Traditional Italian Dishes In Connecticut Brand-New Restaurant Serves Up Traditional Italian Dishes In Connecticut
Brand-New Restaurant Serves Up Traditional Italian Dishes In Connecticut A brand-new restaurant in Fairfield County is serving up a wide selection of traditional Italian dishes.  Mamma Bella Cucina & Pizzeria officially opened on Sunday, May 1 at 19 North Water St. in Norwalk. Joe Giuliano and Anthony Sandolo are the co-owners. Mamma Bella Cucina & PizzeriaMamma Bella Cucina & Pizzeria Giuliano said opening a restaurant was always a dream of his, and he and Sandolo jumped at the opportunity to open their own place. Giuliano said his father previously owned a restaurant, so he grew up with an understanding of the business. The menu features cla…
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open First CT Location Popular Restaurant Chain To Open First CT Location
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open First CT Location A chain of restaurants that specialize in build-your-own poke bowls is opening its first Connecticut location in Fairfield County. Island Fin Poké has announced plans to open the location at 136 East Putnam Ave. in Greenwich. The restaurant is expected to open at the end of April. “There are many other people like me in Greenwich who are passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but there is nothing in the area that draws them in with a welcoming atmosphere and fulfills their need for clean, value-oriented delicious food,” said Jamie Darnow, the owner of the new location. “I h…
Friendly’s Opens First Fast-Casual Cafe Friendly’s Opens First Fast-Casual Cafe
Friendly’s Opens First Fast-Casual Cafe Restaurant chain Friendly's has launched its first fast-casual cafe.  The company announced that it has opened its first "Friendly's Cafe" in Hampden County, Massachusetts.  The eatery is located at 291 East Main St. in Westfield. It opened on Saturday, Feb. 26, representatives said.  The 2,700 square-foot location seats 45 guests. Guests can either order directly at the counter or use a QR code at the table to have food delivered, Friendly's said.  Orders can also be placed online and either delivered or picked up at designated "to-go" areas. "Friendly's Cafe de…
Connecticut 'Hot Chicken' Restaurant To Expand To Second Location Connecticut 'Hot Chicken' Restaurant To Expand To Second Location
Connecticut 'Hot Chicken' Restaurant To Expand To Second Location A Connecticut restaurant that specializes in crispy, spicy chicken dishes is preparing to open a second location. The owners of Haven Hot Chicken, located in New Haven, are preparing to add a second location in Orange. The new, 1,400-square-foot restaurant will be located at 550 Boston Post Road, representatives said. The Orange location will have the same menu as the New Haven location, offering signature chicken dishes, which include sandwiches, tenders, nuggets, and more. Guests also can choose the level of spice they want for their chicken orders.   The restaurant also serv…
Family-Owned Pizzeria Opens New Location In Region Family-Owned Pizzeria Opens New Location In Region
Family-Owned Pizzeria Opens New Location In Region A popular pizza restaurant that has been in business in Western Mass for more than 60 years celebrated its grand opening of a new location. Falls Pizza, a family-owned restaurant, known for its pizza and grinders throughout Hampden County celebrated its 60th year in business with a special ribbon-cutting event at its newly-renovated location in Chicopee on Thursday, Feb. 24. Owner Ridvan Turan said during the grand opening that Falls Pizza is not your typical pizza place because the staff works hard to put the customer first and make sure they serve a good product. Yum, pizza.Falls Piz…
Popular Family-Run Pizzeria Opens New CT Location Popular Family-Run Pizzeria Opens New CT Location
Popular Family-Run Pizzeria Opens New CT Location A popular Connecticut eatery has opened a new location for slices and takeout of what many call some of the best pizza in the state. Zuppardi’s Apizza, located on Union Avenue in West Haven, has opened the new store at 58 Beaver St. in Ansonia. It officially opened for business on Wednesday, Feb. 2 to much fanfare with a ribbon-cutting and speeches. The Ansonia location’s owner, Jimmy Ormrod, whose mother Lori Pearce Zuppardi and Aunt Cheryl Pearce Zuppardi, co-own the West Haven Zuppardi’s, said on Facebook they were "very excited for this newest adventure." Open since 1934, in what bega…
New Indian Eatery Focusing On Takeout Opens In CT New Indian Eatery Focusing On Takeout Opens In CT
New Indian Eatery Focusing On Takeout Opens In CT The owners of a restaurant specializing in Indian cuisine have opened a brand-new location for takeout and delivery in Fairfield County. Jaipore Xpress began serving customers in the Ridgefield area on Monday, Jan. 24, according to Jeevan Pullan, who co-owns the eatery with Roshan Balan. The two also own Jaipore Royal Indian Cuisine in neighboring Putnam County, in Brewster. Pullan said plans have been in the works for the new space for nearly a year now, but due to the pandemic, there were some delays. “We’re finally here," he said.  He added that for the time being, the new location w…
Popular Restaurant Opens New Location In Connecticut Popular Restaurant Opens New Location In Connecticut
Popular Restaurant Opens New Location In Connecticut A popular restaurant has opened a new location in Fairfield County. Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill, located at the Playhouse Square at 275 Post Road East in Westport, officially opened its doors on Monday, Nov. 8. The new business will also host a grand opening a ribbon cutting beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, according to representatives. The event will include free food giveaways and Salsa Fresca merchandise, and First Selectman Jim Marpe and other elected officials are scheduled to visit the eatery for the ribbon cutting. “This is an exciting time for the entire Salsa Fresca…
Iconic New Haven Pizzeria Opening New CT Location Iconic New Haven Pizzeria Opening New CT Location
Iconic New Haven Pizzeria Opening New CT Location Coal-fired pizza lovers in Fairfield County can get ready for a gooey slice of deliciousness when iconic Sally's Apizza, a New Haven landmark, opens a new location in Stamford. The new location, slated to open this summer, will continue the tradition of offering its famous "charred" pizzas. "We've seen people from other states and even other countries make the journey to New Haven for our craveable tomato sauce and addictive charred pies," said Rob Nelson, Sally's director of Hospitality.  The New Haven location.Yelp The first new location, at 66 Summer St., in Stamford, measures over …
Western Mass Jazz Bar Plans To Open This Spring Western Mass Jazz Bar Plans To Open This Spring
Western Mass Jazz Bar Plans To Open This Spring Craft cocktails and hot jazz are coming to Worthington Street. At the site of the old Fat Cats in Springfield, a new bar and restaurant, Dewey’s Jazz Lounge is opening in the near future. On Tuesday, Dec. 29, owners posted to Facebook that Dewey’s Lounge is expected to be opening on Worthington Street in a “few short months.” An opening date will be sometime during the spring. The new restaurant and bar will be very different than Fat Cat’s no-frills bar and pool hall with $1 beer nights. Dewey’s owners said they have been doing serious renovations to the space since Dec. 6. “Dewey’s w…
Authentic Mexican/Spanish Restaurant Seeks To Add Alcohol, DJs In West Hartford Authentic Mexican/Spanish Restaurant Seeks To Add Alcohol, DJs In West Hartford
Authentic Mexican/Spanish Restaurant Seeks To Add Alcohol, DJs In West Hartford A liquor license is being sought for a nearly two-month-old restaurant that has been offering to-go and delivery/pick up meals while the dining room was being built out. On Monday, Dec. 14, Aaron “Stretch” Altenhein filed an application for a restaurant liquor permit at 14-16 Oakwood Ave. in West Hartford, the site of Loco Urban Street Food, according to a public notice. Once the dining room is ready, the establishment plans to feature acoustic music and DJs, the notice said. The restaurant will be owned by Toro Taberna, a limited liability corporation registered to Altenhein as well as Jam…