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Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes
Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes A Connecticut restaurant has closed. The owners of Sherman's Taphouse in Hartford County announced plans to close the Southington eatery in a Facebook post on Friday, July 1. The restaurant was located at 25 Center St.  "We regret to inform you that this will be our last weekend in business," the announcement reads. "We absolutely love this community and will truly miss you all." Sherman's was known for its craft beers and signature dishes, including mac and cheese, sandwiches, and burgers.

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
CT Eatery With 'Classic' Pizza Draws Customers From Near, Far CT Eatery With 'Classic' Pizza Draws Customers From Near, Far
CT Eatery With 'Classic' Pizza Draws Customers From Near, Far If your belly is calling for pizza and you are the adventurous type and like a little something different on your pie, then you might want to check out one of Fairfield County's favorite wood-fired pizza places.  850 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza in Ridgefield is gaining high marks for their inventive pizza selection -- also offered gluten-free -- and for many of their pasta dishes and salads. Pizza is the main selection at 850 Degrees, offered in two types, with or without red sauce and NY style or ultra-thin.  An artichoke, truffle pizza.Yelp The selections are fun with such favorites as …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews
This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews If you live anywhere in Western Massachusetts you probably already know about the Rail Trail Ale House and its brick-oven artisan pizzas, Angus burgers, and hand-cut fries. But just in case you don't here's a quick rundown of what you'll find when you visit this Hampden County hot spot which is a favorite with Southwick locals. The menu features a complete rundown of just about every type of pizza such as the buff chicken with house-made Buffalo sauce or the mushroom madness ( no explanation needed). But just in case you are picky, or can't find that right combination they will make it for…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
CT Craft Breweries Win Gold, Silver Medals In National Competition CT Craft Breweries Win Gold, Silver Medals In National Competition
CT Craft Breweries Win Gold, Silver Medals In National Competition Two Connecticut craft beers have won medals at the 34th annual Great American Beer competition. Competing against 1,700 other breweries from across the nation, Counter Weight Brewing Company of Hamden and East Rock Brewing Company of New Haven stood out from the pack. Counter Weight won a gold medal over 89 other challengers in the German-style Oktoberfest or “Dortmunder” category. East Rock Brewing won a silver medal for its Vienna Lager beating out 109 other entries for the honor. The Great American Beer Festival and competition are based in Boulder, Colorado. Judges sampled 8,806 ent…

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by Kristin Palpini