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Famous Duck Donuts To Open First Shop In CT Famous Duck Donuts To Open First Shop In CT
Famous Duck Donuts To Open First Shop In CT If you love donuts then a new national donut chain opening its first shop in Connecticut will make your heart go pitter-patter when you walk through the doors, according to local foodies and Yelpers. Duck Donuts -- famous on the Outer Banks of North Carolina where they got their start -- has announced they will open in New Haven County in Orange. With 145 shops nationwide and in several other countries, the concept and all the hype behind their success is each donut is made to order and you get to pick the toppings. Connecticut's first will be located at 350 Boston Post Road, said Cassidy …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Here's What's On Menu At CosMc's, McDonald's Brand-New Spinoff Restaurant Here's What's On Menu At CosMc's, McDonald's Brand-New Spinoff Restaurant
Here's What's On Menu At CosMc's, McDonald's Brand-New Spinoff Restaurant Would you like a Turmeric Spiced Latte with that? You may be asked that question when visiting CosMc's, McDonald's brand-new spinoff restaurant that has just launched its first location -- in Bolingbrook, Illinois, about 30 miles outside of the company's world headquarters in Chicago. Ten more pilot outlets will be unveiled in 2024, with most or even all expected to be in Texas, in the the Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio metro areas, followed by a projected much broader rollout nationwide. There will be no fries -- or burgers, for that matter -- at CosMc's, a new small-format, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
New Coffee Shop To Open In Former Starbucks Space In Stamford New Coffee Shop To Open In Former Starbucks Space In Stamford
New Coffee Shop To Open In Former Starbucks Space In Stamford Good news for downtown Stamford.  Winfield Street Coffee will open at Ferguson Library this summer where it will occupy the space where Starbucks used to be until it closed in 2018. Renovations will begin May 9 and completed by mid-August, said owner Breno Donatti. The coffee shop will have an outside entrance at 96 Broad Street or you can enter from inside the library. Hours 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The coffee menu includes specialty beverages like Caramel Brulee Latte, Matcha Latte, Cashew Choco Milk, along with the standard espresso, latte, cortadito and more. The food choices are ext…

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by Donna Christopher
Sports
Yankees, Mets Show Off New Food Items On Their Menus Yankees, Mets Show Off New Food Items On Their Menus
Yankees, Mets Show Off New Food Items On Their Menus The Yankees and the Mets are hitting a home run with a variety of new additions to their stadiums’ menus. Yankee Stadium’s menu is chock full of traditional American eats like ribs and Buffalo wings with a unique array of chef-inspired sauces and dry rubs, the team announced. Also new on the Yankee Stadium menu are specialty milkshakes: the Tres Leches shake, made with tres leches cake, churro and condensed milk, is the newest addition. The stadium offers a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options. Those who are in the mood to grab a drink during the game can do so at the City Wi…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
NY, CT Share Something In Common: The Same Favorite Condiment NY, CT Share Something In Common: The Same Favorite Condiment
NY, CT Share Something In Common: The Same Favorite Condiment The results of a new survey reveal a quirky similarity between New York and Connecticut residents: they share the same favorite condiment. Product ratings platform Influenster used over 50,000 reviews to determine the most popular condiments in each state and compiled an interactive map with the results. Some of the favorites were quite typical: Hidden Valley ranch dressing was named as the favorite among five different states. Barbecue sauce was also a popular choice. Some of the results were a bit unexpected and may give new meaning to what classifies as a “condiment” — coconut oil, for e…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Hatching In Popularity: New Canaan Chicken Closing In On Third Anniversary Hatching In Popularity: New Canaan Chicken Closing In On Third Anniversary
Hatching In Popularity: New Canaan Chicken Closing In On Third Anniversary Nearing the third anniversary of its opening, New Canaan Chicken has become something of a staple for local poultry lovers. Located at 151 Elm St., New Canaan Chicken offers a wide variety of chicken entrees, hearty homestyle sides and much more. Breakfast entrees, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, wraps and seafood options fill up the expansive menu. From buckets of chicken to steak sandwiches, buffalo wings, burgers and more, New Canaan Chicken offers something for everyone. Since opening in January of 2016, New Canaan Chicken seems to have gained a small yet loyal following. Its Facebook …

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by Valerie Musson
Business
First Area Stop & Shop With New Branding To Debut This Week First Area Stop & Shop With New Branding To Debut This Week
First Area Stop & Shop With New Branding To Debut This Week The first Stop & Shop with a new look is set to open up in the area this week. Following the announcement of its intention to introduce a new brand concept at more than 400 locations in the Northeast, the first in the Hudson Valley is scheduled to open up Friday, Nov. 9 on Route 6 in Mahopac. According to Stop & Shop President Mark McGowan, the new look will “reflect a more customer-centric strategy, based on convenience,” as well as a wider selection of fresh, local food products. Improvements reportedly include an in-store smoker, poke bowl and taqueria stations. The test market h…

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by Zak Failla