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Last Call For Chicken Scarpariello As Fairfield Restaurant To Close After 4 Decades Last Call For Chicken Scarpariello As Fairfield Restaurant To Close After 4 Decades
Last Call For Chicken Scarpariello As Fairfield Restaurant To Close After 4 Decades A beloved restaurant serving Fairfield County for nearly a half-century will permanently close. For the few who may not know or if your nose didn't lead you to the yummy smells, Mancuso's Restaurant and Bar is located in Fairfield at 601 Kings Hwy East. The restaurant plans to close on Sunday, June 9.  On Facebook, the owner Sal Mancuso said he and his family immigrated from Italy and opened Three Brothers Restaurant in 1977.   In the early 2000s, they changed the name to Mancuso's Restaurant & Bar. The restaurant is known for its pizzas, and Italian dishes includi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Eatery Announces Closure After 38 Years: 'Thank You For All Love, Support' CT Eatery Announces Closure After 38 Years: 'Thank You For All Love, Support'
CT Eatery Announces Closure After 38 Years: 'Thank You For All Love, Support' After nearly four decades in business, a Connecticut restaurant has announced its permanent closure.  USS Chowder Pot III, located in the New Haven County town of Branford at 560 East Main St., announced its closure in a social media post on Sunday, March 3.  In the post, the owner did not give a specific reason for the decision but thanked former patrons for visiting the seafood restaurant over the 38 years it had been open. "I want to say thank you for all the love and support you have shown myself and Chowder Pot lll throughout the years," the owner said in the post, signing i…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
CT Eatery Announces Indefinite Closure Due To 'Unfortunate Circumstances' CT Eatery Announces Indefinite Closure Due To 'Unfortunate Circumstances'
CT Eatery Announces Indefinite Closure Due To 'Unfortunate Circumstances' A Connecticut eatery has suddenly announced it will be closed for the foreseeable future.  Litchfield County's Cravings Cafe & Grill, located in Torrington at 9 Migeon Ave., announced on Thursday, Feb. 29 that it would be closed "until further notice."  In a social media post, the restaurant's owners did not give any specific reasons for the sudden closure but said it was due to "unfortunate circumstances."  "We sincerely appreciate all your support that you have given us," the owners wrote on social media. The eatery, which opened in May 2023, served bagels, breakfast …

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by Ben Crnic
Business
CT Restaurant Closes After Owners Purchase Another Eatery: 'Come Visit Soon' CT Restaurant Closes After Owners Purchase Another Eatery: 'Come Visit Soon'
CT Restaurant Closes After Owners Purchase Another Eatery: 'Come Visit Soon' A popular breakfast and lunch spot in Connecticut has announced its sudden closure following the owner's purchase of another restaurant.  Main Street Eats, located in the Litchfield County town of Watertown at 651 Main St., announced in a social media post on Wednesday, Jan. 31 that it would be closing up shop effective on Thursday, Feb. 1.  In the same announcement, the owners also revealed they would be moving operations to another eatery called Top O' the Mornin', located in the New Haven County city of Waterbury at 2740 South Main St. The eatery's owners expressed a mixture o…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Well-Loved CT Eatery Announces Upcoming Closure: 'We Will Now Turn Page' Well-Loved CT Eatery Announces Upcoming Closure: 'We Will Now Turn Page'
Well-Loved CT Eatery Announces Upcoming Closure: 'We Will Now Turn Page' A beloved Connecticut restaurant has announced that it will soon be closing permanently. J Restaurant | Bar, located in Hartford at 297 Washington St., announced in a social media post on Monday, Jan. 29 that it has started planning its upcoming closure.  According to the owner, the property was sold to LAZ Parking as of Thursday, Jan. 25. However, the owner still holds a one-year lease on the property and has not yet determined an official closing date.  "We have numerous options to consider, and are still in the planning stages of what will make the most sense for the future," …

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by Ben Crnic
Business
CT Eatery Announces Closure After 13 Years: 'Time To Downsize' CT Eatery Announces Closure After 13 Years: 'Time To Downsize'
CT Eatery Announces Closure After 13 Years: 'Time To Downsize' A burger joint in Connecticut that has been around for more than a decade will soon be calling it quits.  New Haven County's brgrKo, located in Hamden at 3000 Whitney Ave., announced on Thursday, Jan. 25 that it would be closing in the coming weeks, according to an Instagram post from the owners.  The owners wrote that they decided they wanted to focus on their other venture, Mikro Depot, also located in Hamden at 0 Depot Ave.  "After almost 13 years in this space, it will be a difficult transition, but both my wife and I feel it is time to downsize and focus on Mikro D…

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by Ben Crnic
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Well-Loved CT Restaurant Announces Closure: 'We Will Miss You' Well-Loved CT Restaurant Announces Closure: 'We Will Miss You'
Well-Loved CT Restaurant Announces Closure: 'We Will Miss You' A popular Italian eatery in Connecticut has announced that it will soon be closing for good.  Lena's Italian Kitchen, located in Hartford County at 206 West Center St. (Route 502) in Manchester, announced on social media that it would be open for its last day of business on Saturday, Jan. 20.  The owners, who ran the restaurant for a decade after taking it over from the past managers, cited medical reasons as the explanation for the closure.  "Our family has thoroughly enjoyed serving our customers and making many new friends in the community over the last 10 years," the own…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Beloved Restaurant Closes After More Than Decade In Business In Ridgefield Beloved Restaurant Closes After More Than Decade In Business In Ridgefield
Beloved Restaurant Closes After More Than Decade In Business In Ridgefield A restaurant in Connecticut serving up authentic Greek food to gyro lovers near and far has shut down after over a decade in the business. On Saturday, Dec. 30, popular Fairfield County eatery Gyro On Pita, located in Ridgefield, shocked customers with a sudden announcement that the Greek spot, open since 2012, would be closing. “Gyro On Pita is closed for business,” the announcement read alongside a picture of the restaurant empty and with the lights off. “Thank you for all the support throughout the years.” Posted by Gyro On Pita on Saturday, December 30, 2023 Opened by Kostas …

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by Sophie Grieser
Lifestyle
Free Pizza: Stratford Restaurant To Close In Style By Paying Back Customers Free Pizza: Stratford Restaurant To Close In Style By Paying Back Customers
Free Pizza: Stratford Restaurant To Close In Style By Paying Back Customers Wow! When word got out that Carlo Salerno was retiring and closing Salerno's Apizza, located in Stratford, the response was overwhelming. In fact, Salerno was so overwhelmed, he wants to spend his 80th birthday by personally baking FREE Scamorza Pizzas for everyone who stops by to say goodbye, the restaurant said on Facebook. Open for over 75, the restaurant will close its doors in July, but not before Carlo himself bakes the free pies on Saturday, July 8, beginning at 4 p.m. The famous Salerno’s Apizza in Stratford.Google Maps street view "Please stop by and wish him a Happy Retiremen…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
$2M Federal Tax Fraud Scheme: CT Restaurant Closes After Owner's Sentencing $2M Federal Tax Fraud Scheme: CT Restaurant Closes After Owner's Sentencing
$2M Federal Tax Fraud Scheme: CT Restaurant Closes After Owner's Sentencing A popular Connecticut restaurant has closed months after its part-owner's sentencing in a $2 million tax fraud scheme. Hartford County staple Ginza Japanese Restaurant posted on the door of its Wintonbury Mall hibachi location in Bloomfield that Friday, June 30 was its last day in business. The eatery cited an ending lease for its closure and thanked customers for their support through the years. Federal prosecutors say Ginza's part-owner, William Chen, and others who worked at Ginza and various area restaurants, deleted cash transactions to reduce the gross receipts and the amou…

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by Daily Voice
Business
End Of Era: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Close After Over 75 Years End Of Era: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Close After Over 75 Years
End Of Era: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Close After Over 75 Years All things must eventually come to an end, including a pizzeria that has been a fixture in Fairfield County for over three-quarters of a century and is set to soon close as the owner looks to retire.  Salerno's Apizza, located in Stratford at 1398 Barnum Ave., is set to close by July 2023 as owner Carlo Salerno looks to retire. In an announcement posted to the restaurant's social media page, Salerno said that he feels it is an appropriate time to close up shop as he approaches his 80th birthday. "I felt 80 is a good age for me to retire," he wrote, adding, "We have owned and operated Sale…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Norwalk Restaurant Will Permanently Close In Days Norwalk Restaurant Will Permanently Close In Days
Norwalk Restaurant Will Permanently Close In Days A restaurant in Fairfield County has decided to close after seven years in business. If you love slurping up a big bowl of Pho or just crave Vietnamese or Asian cuisine at Hoi An Pho and Grill in Norwalk, you better hurry in. The eatery will serve its last meal on Saturday, June 17. A staple for many in Norwalk, the owners said on Facebook that after working 90 to 100-hour weeks for years, the decision was made after a "remarkable opportunity" landed on their table. Word around town is that a new business plans to open in the space. The family said the ultimate goal was for their father t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: Here's Last Day Customers Can Visit Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: Here's Last Day Customers Can Visit
Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: Here's Last Day Customers Can Visit After more than a decade in business, a popular Connecticut resraurant will soon permanently shut its doors.  Middlesex County's Lan Chi's Vietnamese Restaurant, located in Middletown at 505 Main St. (Route 66), will open for its last day in business on Saturday, June 3 after serving customers for more than 10 years, the restaurant's owner announced on social media.  The owner cited "family concerns" as the reason for closing.  "I’m forever grateful for the love, the support, and the friendship of all my supportive customers, many of whom are now my dearest friends," t…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Popular Restaurant Closes Last Location In CT After 'Last Few, Very Difficult Years' Popular Restaurant Closes Last Location In CT After 'Last Few, Very Difficult Years'
Popular Restaurant Closes Last Location In CT After 'Last Few, Very Difficult Years' A beloved Connecticut restaurant has suddenly shut down its second and final location only months after closing its original, flagship locale.  The owners of Lucky Taco announced the permanent closure of their Tolland County location at 73 East St. in Vernon's Northeast Shopping Center on Tuesday night, May 9 on social media.  The closure comes after the business's original Hartford County flagship location at 829 Main St. in Manchester was shut down for good in mid-March after nine years in business as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Earlier Report - Popular Restaurant …

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: 'Thank You All For Your Support,' Owners Say Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: 'Thank You All For Your Support,' Owners Say
Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: 'Thank You All For Your Support,' Owners Say A Connecticut restaurant that served as a site of countless memories for visitors over the years is set to permanently close.  Middlesex County staple The Whey Station(ary), located in Middletown at 544 Main St., will open for its last day in business on Friday, May 12, the owners announced on social media.  The restaurant will remain open until 4 p.m. on Friday, or until supplies run out.  Known for its tater tots, macaroni and cheese, and a whole host of delicious grilled cheese sandwiches, the eatery has been dedicated to "putting many grilled cheeses in the hands of peop…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Restaurant Once Owned By Ex-Pound Ridge Resident Richard Gere Closes: 'We Are So Grateful' Restaurant Once Owned By Ex-Pound Ridge Resident Richard Gere Closes: 'We Are So Grateful'
Restaurant Once Owned By Ex-Pound Ridge Resident Richard Gere Closes: 'We Are So Grateful' A restaurant once owned by famed actor and Northern Westchester resident Richard Gere has announced its closure.  The Barn at Bedford Post, located in Bedford at 954 Old Post Rd., announced that it closed earlier in the year after more than three years under its current ownership, according to the eatery's website.  A message posted on the restaurant's website by the owners said that "We are so grateful to have been a part of this amazing community."  "We look forward to sharing future experiences with you!" the message continued. No other reason for the closing was given.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Popular Restaurant Closes Flagship Location In CT: 'Too Much For Us To Bear' Popular Restaurant Closes Flagship Location In CT: 'Too Much For Us To Bear'
Popular Restaurant Closes Flagship Location In CT: 'Too Much For Us To Bear' New, updated story: Popular Restaurant Closes Last Location In Vernon After 'Last Few, Very Difficult Years' After much deliberation, a beloved restaurant in Connecticut has decided to close its flagship location.  Hartford County staple Lucky Taco, located in Manchester at 829 Main St., announced on Sunday, March 12 that it would be permanently closing its original location after almost nine years in business.  On social media, the business's staff said that the decision to close the eatery was made after "long and careful consideration of where we've come and where we are going."  "The…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Iconic CT Eatery Narrows Down Closing Date After 30 Years In Business Iconic CT Eatery Narrows Down Closing Date After 30 Years In Business
Iconic CT Eatery Narrows Down Closing Date After 30 Years In Business After announcing that it will be closing after 30 years in business, a popular restaurant in Connecticut is offering an update with a more specific time as to when customers can expect it to shut its doors.  Earlier Report - Chowder Pot Of Hartford Will Soon Close After Nearly 30 Years In Business The Chowder Pot of Hartford announced that it will close at the end of March 2023, the owners said in a post on Sunday, Jan. 8.  The update came after the restaurant originally announced its closure on Tuesday, Jan. 3. After that announcement, the owners said that much "misinformat…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Popular CT Restaurant To Permanently Close After 25 Years In Business Popular CT Restaurant To Permanently Close After 25 Years In Business
Popular CT Restaurant To Permanently Close After 25 Years In Business The owner of a popular Connecticut restaurant announced plans to close the business due to the hardships of the past few years. Litchfield County staple The Cookhouse, located in New Milford, is set to permanently close on New Year's Day, owner Rob Ryder announced on Wednesday, Dec. 14. "We have had 25 wonderful years serving New Milford, Litchfield County & greater Connecticut, but our business has never recovered from COVID," he said.   The restaurant is known for its "barbecue, brisket, and brews," offering dishes including a prime rib sandwich, a beef brisket platter…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
'Not Our Final Farewell': Italian Restaurant In CT Closes After 20 Years In Business 'Not Our Final Farewell': Italian Restaurant In CT Closes After 20 Years In Business
'Not Our Final Farewell': Italian Restaurant In CT Closes After 20 Years In Business The owners of a Connecticut eatery announced the closure of their restaurant after two decades in business and shared plans to pursue new opportunities within the community. Hartford County staple Cugino's Restaurant, located in the town of Farmington, has closed, the owners announced on Tuesday, Sept. 6. "We want to express our gratitude to our community for supporting our business over the past 20+ years," the announcement reads. "Despite our successes and best efforts, we could not come to a lease agreement with the new property owner. As a result, we were recently put into a position to…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Popular CT French Bistro Says 'Au Revoir' After 25 Years In Business Popular CT French Bistro Says 'Au Revoir' After 25 Years In Business
Popular CT French Bistro Says 'Au Revoir' After 25 Years In Business The owners of a popular Connecticut bistro announced plans to close after 25 years in business.  New Haven County's Le Petit Café, located in Branford, at 225 Montowese St., is closing for good, owners Chef Roy Ip and Winnie Lui announced on Saturday, Aug. 13. "After 25 wonderful years of serving you, we have made the very difficult and reluctant decision to close our current restaurant," the announcement reads. "This decision was not made lightly. Cooking for and spending time with you throughout these many years in our current location on the Branford Green have been …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
'Please Pray For Us': Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes After Fire 'Please Pray For Us': Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes After Fire
'Please Pray For Us': Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes After Fire The owners of a Connecticut restaurant announced the business has permanently closed following a fire. Gramma's Comfort Foods, located in Tolland County, has closed as of Monday, June 20, the owners announced in a Facebook post. The restaurant was located at 452 Stafford Road in Mansfield Center. "Saddens me to let y'all know Grammas is permanently closed due to Structure Fire," the announcement reads. "Please pray for us as we are devastated. We love you all that supported over the 4.5 years." The owners added that they hope to open a new establishment at some point in the future.

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Fairfield County Eatery Closing After 34 Years In Business, Owners Announce Fairfield County Eatery Closing After 34 Years In Business, Owners Announce
Fairfield County Eatery Closing After 34 Years In Business, Owners Announce A Fairfield County market and pizzeria is set to permanently close after more than 30 years in business. Express Pizza and Greco's Bella Cucina, located at 160 Hamilton Ave. in Greenwich, is officially closing, according to an announcement on the restaurant's website. The owners cited the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing issues among the reasons for the closure. "After 34 years in business, we are closing our doors," the announcement reads. "We did our best to support the community during the pandemic but with the addition of rising food costs, and staffing challenges, we aren’t ab…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Owners Of CT Family Restaurant Announce 'Difficult Decision' To Close Two Locations Owners Of CT Family Restaurant Announce 'Difficult Decision' To Close Two Locations
Owners Of CT Family Restaurant Announce 'Difficult Decision' To Close Two Locations A restaurant has officially closed two of its locations. The owners of Chip's Family Restaurant made the announcement on Friday, June 3, saying the Chip's Southington and Wethersfield locations in Hartford County were closed. “My brother George built Chip’s Family Restaurant on three fundamental principles: quality, service, and community,” said Dina Bajko, owner of Chip’s Orange and Fairfield locations. “Closing our Southington and Wethersfield locations was a very difficult decision; however, this decision is absolutely consistent with my brother George’s much larger strategic vision for …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Fairfield County Café To Close As Owners Prepare To Open New Restaurant Fairfield County Café To Close As Owners Prepare To Open New Restaurant
Fairfield County Café To Close As Owners Prepare To Open New Restaurant The owners of a Fairfield café will soon close the business as they prepare to open a new restaurant at a different location. Cafe Transilvania will close on Sunday, June 5, the owners said in an announcement. The eatery, which serves Romanian-American cuisine, is located at 246 Post Road in Fairfield. The owners said they need to close the café as they prepare to open a full restaurant and bar in New Haven County at 23 Main St. in East Haven. They said the new restaurant will be Dracula/Vlad the Impaler themed, and they plan to open it on Thursday, Sept. 1. The owners added that they wo…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
'We Will Miss All Of You': Longtime Fairfield County Restaurant To Close 'We Will Miss All Of You': Longtime Fairfield County Restaurant To Close
'We Will Miss All Of You': Longtime Fairfield County Restaurant To Close After decades in business, a popular Fairfield County restaurant will soon close its doors for good. Taco Loco in Black Rock will close after Friday, April 29, as the owners plan to retire after many years in business, according to an announcement on the restaurant's website.  The restaurant is located at 3170 Fairfield Ave. "Taco Loco has been a cornerstone of Black Rock for forty years, and our neighborhood, community, and customers have been our cornerstone," owner Miguel Tomasio said in the announcement. "We have enjoyed serving all of you and being a part of this fantastic c…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Family-Owned Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes Family-Owned Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes
Family-Owned Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes A family-owned restaurant in Connecticut has permanently closed. The owners of Hartford County eatery Seed 41, located in Collinsville, announced the closure in a post on the restaurant's website. "Much to our dismay we have made the decision to close the restaurant permanently," the owners said. "We want to sincerely thank you for the many years of continued support in our businesses and family!" The restaurant was located at 41 Bridge St., the former location of Francesca's Wine Bar & Bistro. The owners said customers can receive reimbursement for unused gift certificates …

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by Nicole Valinote
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
Business
Popular CT Restaurant Temporarily Closes After Fire, Owners Say Popular CT Restaurant Temporarily Closes After Fire, Owners Say
Popular CT Restaurant Temporarily Closes After Fire, Owners Say A popular barbecue restaurant in Connecticut has temporarily closed due to fire damage. The owners of Uncle D's Blazin' BBQ in New London County announced the closure in a Facebook post on Thursday, Feb. 10. The eatery is located at 146 West Town St. in Norwich. According to a report from the Norwich Bulletin, authorities said the fire broke out on Wednesday, Feb. 9, and caused serious damage to some of the restaurant's kitchen equipment. The owners did not share a specific date the restaurant is expected to reopen. 

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
TikTok Famous Couple Work To Help Fairfield County Restaurant At Risk Of Eviction TikTok Famous Couple Work To Help Fairfield County Restaurant At Risk Of Eviction
TikTok Famous Couple Work To Help Fairfield County Restaurant At Risk Of Eviction A husband and wife with millions of TikTok followers are trying to help save a Fairfield County restaurant. Taccara Rae and Yinka Lawanson, known on TikTok as Ling and Lamb, are calling on their 2.8 million TikTok followers to donate to El Churrito in Stamford. El Churrito's owner, Alexandra Terron, set up a GoFundMe with the goal of raising $50,000 to save her business. "These past 2 years have been really hard and even so now," she wrote. "I am afraid that I may have to close my doors forever. I really don't want to close my doors, but financially its been a big burden due to Covid-19. I…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Celebrated Westchester Restaurant To Close After 36 Years In Business Celebrated Westchester Restaurant To Close After 36 Years In Business
Celebrated Westchester Restaurant To Close After 36 Years In Business A celebrated French restaurant in Westchester County is set to close its doors next month after 36 years in business. La Panetière will close at the end of October, according to an announcement from owner Jacques Loupiac.  As I previously mentioned some time ago about my intention to retire, I now regretfully announce to my customers and... Posted by La Panetiere on Friday, September 17, 2021 The restaurant, located at 530 Milton Road in Rye, is known for its high-end cuisine and elegant setting.  Loupiac said in a Facebook post that after a challenging few years, he is ready to retir…

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by Nicole Valinote