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Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Owner Dies At 55 Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Owner Dies At 55
Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Owner Dies At 55 A much-beloved Fairfield County restaurant owner has died from brain cancer. George “Georgie” Chatzopoulos, the co-owner of Chip's Family Restaurant in the Town of Fairfield, died on Monday, Jan. 10 at the age of 55. Chatzopoulos, who expanded the original Chip’s in New Haven County in Orange to four other towns including the Fairfield restaurant, was known for his famous pancake recipe as well as for his many community-based endeavors.  As news spread of his passing, friends and Chip's fans took to social media to mourn his passing. Connecticut Restaurant Association President Scott…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
COVID-19: These States Giving Away Guns, Trucks, Pot As Incentives To Get Vaccinated COVID-19: These States Giving Away Guns, Trucks, Pot As Incentives To Get Vaccinated
Covid-19: These States Giving Away Guns, Trucks, Pot As Incentives To Get Vaccinated Some states are getting creative as they look to incentivize Americans to go out and get the COVID-19 vaccine. Across the country, states are offering lottery tickets, free drinks, vacations, custom weapons, scholarships, and even marijuana as the race continues to meet President Joe Biden’s promise of getting 70 percent of adults at least partially vaccinated by Independence Day. In Connecticut, the state’s Restaurant Association is partnering with Gov. Ned Lamont to launch its #CTDrinksOnUs campaign, where participating restaurants provide complimentary drinks to vaccinated patrons. New …

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Popular Restaurant At Mall In CT Closes Due To Pandemic COVID-19: Popular Restaurant At Mall In CT Closes Due To Pandemic
Covid-19: Popular Restaurant At Mall In CT Closes Due To Pandemic Another restaurant has bitten the dust during the COVID-19 pandemic, this time, the favorite celebrity burger chain launched by the famous Wahlberg brothers in Fairfield County. The Wahlburgers closed its location inside the Westfield Mall in Trumbull with little notice except a sign on the window that says "Closed Until Further Notice." Started by Mark and Donnie Wahlberg in West Hollywood, the chain has grown across the country during pre-pandemic times to more than 50 locations. There's been no word on any possible reopening, but the restaurant's location has been removed from the busi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
COVID-19: CT Restaurants Demand Indoor Dining Within Days COVID-19: CT Restaurants Demand Indoor Dining Within Days
Covid-19: CT Restaurants Demand Indoor Dining Within Days Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: CT Phase 2 Start Date Moved Up, With Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Reopening More than 500 restauranteurs in Connecticut are pushing for Gov. Ned Lamont to ease up restrictions on restaurants to allow indoor dining amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. At least 550 restaurants signed off on a letter to the governor urging him to permit indoor dining as soon as Wednesday, June 10. The date would mark three weeks after outdoor dining began and nearly 90 days since restaurants were forced to shut down due to the virus. The l…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here's What Measures CT Restaurants Must Take To Reopen COVID-19: Here's What Measures CT Restaurants Must Take To Reopen
Covid-19: Here's What Measures CT Restaurants Must Take To Reopen Restaurants in Connecticut will have a new look and feel when they begin reopening amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The state is slowly planning to reopen potentially as soon as Wednesday, May 20, provided the hospitalization rates and number of COVID-19 cases continue to decline, Gov. Ned Lamont and his Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group announced. Earlier report - COVID-19: Date Set For Some Connecticut Businesses To Reopen If the state is to kickstart the economy, restaurants will have to take measures to ensure the safety of staff and patrons, the Advisory Group sa…

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by Zak Failla