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Iconic Pizzeria In Fairfield Closes After 50 Years, Will Be Replaced By This New Eatery
An iconic restaurant in Fairfield County has permanently closed after 50 years of serving Little League teams, families, visitors, and locals.
Located in a prime spot on Post Road in Fairfield, Mike's Pizza, will soon be replaced by a chicken restaurant, Rye Bird, and bourbon bar planning to offer the same family-friendly and community-oriented vibe.
Mike's, which opened in 1974 under the watchful eye of Eleftherios Jordanopoulos, changed hands in 2000 and has had four owners since. So when the building became available, Bill Nick, a partner of Post Road Hospitality, a restaurant…
Fairfield County Restaurant Draws Praise For 'Over The Top' Entrees, Quick Pickup Ordering
If you're looking for a Thai restaurant with dishes that explode in your mouth and quick pickup service, than one Fairfield County restaurant is your spot.
The Thai Kit in Fairfield is making a big hit with local foodies and Yelpers alike.
A look at their five-star reviews show just why the restaurant is making such a big hit.
"When my wife and I eat out or take out, it's usually Thai. Of great Connecticut Thai restaurants we have experienced in Manchester, South Windsor, West Hartford, Canton, Farmington, and Fairfield, the food at Thai Kit in Fairfield is over the top," said one Yelp fo…
Man Points Gun At Another Driver In Fairfield County Road-Rage Incident, Police Say
A Fairfield County man has been arrested for an alleged road rage incident last year in which he pointed a gun at another motorist, police said.
Police arrested Leon Garcia, 55, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 3, on a Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with breach of peace and threatening, after he was involved in a road rage incident where he allegedly pointed a handgun at another motorist in Fairfield, said Lt. Antonio E. Granata.
The incident took place around 8:24 p.m. on Nov. 12, when officers responded to the area of Tunxis Hill Road and Kings Highway Ea…
Man Nabbed For Breaking Into Local Businesses, Police Say
A 48-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into several commercial businesses in recent months.
The incidents took place in Fairfield County beginning in January at five businesses, said Fairfield Police Chief Christopher Lyddy.
Daniel Oler, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Friday, May 8, following an extensive investigation in the wake of the robberies, said Capt. Robert Kalamaras.
The incident began on Sunday, Jan. 26, when police began receiving reports about a rash of overnight commercial burglaries, in which forced entry was made by spinning the locking mechanism to the …
Stratford Duo Nabbed For Narcotic Sales After Months-Long Investigation
Two men were arrested following a months-long investigation by Fairfield Police into illegal drug sales.
John Faulkner, 47, and Brandon Parks, 26, of Stratford, were arrested on Thursday, Nov. 14, following the investigation conducted by the department's Quality of Life Unit focusing on the Brickyard Pub at 98 Post Road, which is owned by Faulkner, said Capt. Robert Kalamaras.
According to Kalamaras, after several months of surveillance and investigation, while inside the Brickyard Pub, Faulkner agreed to sell an undercover officer an amount of cocaine an…
Long-Shuttered Community Theater In Downtown Fairfield To Reopen
The long-shuttered Community Theatre in downtown Fairfield will reopen as the new Sacred Heart University Community Theater.
The university signed a 10-year lease with Kleban Properties to create a premier arts and education site at the corner of Post and Unquowa Roads.
Open to the entire Fairfield community, including all university students, the refurbished venue will provide a range of offerings, including high-profile lectures, author talks, unique films, concerts, and performances.
It will showcase the work of the University’s dance, orchestra, band, choir, theater arts, f…
Suspect Threatened To Shoot During Dunkin’ Robbery In Fairfield, Police Say
Police are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a busy Dunkin' Donuts on Route 1.
The robbery took place around 2 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, at the Dunkin' at 593 Post Road, said Fairfield Police Lt. John Bucherati.
The cashier told officers that a black male, with a thin build, in his 40’s, wearing a red jacket and hat came into the store and threatened to shoot her, Bucherati said.
"The male implied that he had a gun, however, no firearm was displayed," he added.
The suspect took an undetermined amount of cash from the register and fled the store, police said.
A K9 track…
Here Are Five Hotspots For Coffee In Fairfield County
Molten Java, 213 Greenwood Ave, Bethel: Locals love this community gathering spot, a popular venue for art and music talent, which also sells storied brew drinks and delicious pastries and food.
A visitor posted this Yelp review. "Flew in from Seattle, and was happy to find a place that gets coffee. Great location in town, funky/homey feel, and good coffee...there's pastries and stuff, but they've got more substantial options ta boot. I had some wicked good veggie chili, it hit the spot."
"Delicious coffee drinks and yummy pastries," a Virginia Yelp writer posted.
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