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Huge Crowds Turn Out To Opening Of First Raising Cane's Fast-Food Restaurant In CT Huge Crowds Turn Out To Opening Of First Raising Cane's Fast-Food Restaurant In CT
Huge Crowds Turn Out To Opening Of First Raising Cane's Fast-Food Restaurant In CT An early opening of a much-anticipated restaurant in Connecticut led to a miles-long line amid freezing temperatures and snow. Popular Fast-Food Chain Will Be Making CT Debut In 2024: Here's When, Where The first day of business in Hartford County for Raising Cane’s restaurant, locatedin the town of Enfield, was a fun affair with lines of excited customers waiting to be one of the first to sample one of the country's fast-food hotspots and the deal is, that they only sell chicken fingers and sides. A shot of the line of traffic waiting to visit the new Raising Cane's restaurant …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
BIRDCODE Hot Chicken Restaurant Soars Into Darien BIRDCODE Hot Chicken Restaurant Soars Into Darien
Birdcode Hot Chicken Restaurant Soars Into Darien Chicken lovers, especially hot chicken, can now dive into a sandwich or salad made with completely farm-fresh, never-frozen, steroid- and antibiotic-free chicken, that will sizzle your tastebuds at four new locations in Connecticut. BIRDCODE, yep, it's all caps, opened one of the eateries in Fairfield County on Wednesday, Jan. 24 in Darien, serving up sandwiches, salads, tenders, and Southern-stye sides that are said to set your mouth on fire. It's located at 151 Post Road (Route 1). As BIRDCODE kicks off in Darien, the company say it's ready to keep growing with three additional…

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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
Business
New Shoreline Eatery Celebrates Opening In CT: 'Will Satisfy Every Craving,' Owner Says New Shoreline Eatery Celebrates Opening In CT: 'Will Satisfy Every Craving,' Owner Says
New Shoreline Eatery Celebrates Opening In CT: 'Will Satisfy Every Craving,' Owner Says An all-new New Haven County eatery just down the street from a beach is now offering delicious food served with a side of live music.  The Breakwall, located in West Haven at 305 Captain Thomas Blvd., celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 19, West Haven officials announced.  The new restaurant, located in the city's Savin Rock business district and owned by husband-wife team Brendan and Katrina Snow, is right down the street from Old Grove Park on Long Island Sound and offers a variety of burgers, seafood, and craft cocktails.  Some notable menu items hi…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford
New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford A fast-casual eatery is continuing its growth in Connecticut by soon opening a second location in Fairfield County.  Bubbakoo’s Burritos, located in Stamford at 800 E Main St., will open up for business in mid-June 2023, owners Perry and Fenil Patel announced.  The location will be the second Bubbakoo’s Burritos to open in Connecticut, joining the location in Orange at 116 Boston Post Rd.  Bubbakoo’s is known for serving up classic Mexican-inspired menu items such as burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos. It also serves "chiwawas," a split-fried ball of rice and cheese.  Some u…

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by Ben Crnic
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Free Bowls, Shirts For First 50 Guests At Opening Of New CT Playa Bowl Shop Free Bowls, Shirts For First 50 Guests At Opening Of New CT Playa Bowl Shop
Free Bowls, Shirts For First 50 Guests At Opening Of New CT Playa Bowl Shop A superfruit bowl shop is opening their fifth Connecticut location in Hartford County this weekend and early guests can expect to get their hands on some free swag. Playa Bowls, which specializes in Acai and Pitaya bowls, will open their new Avon store on Saturday, April 15, the company said. The shop will be located at 380 West Main Street and will offer free bowls and limited-edition T-shirts to the first 50 guests in line.  “We are thrilled to be expanding the Playa Bowls franchise in our home state of Connecticut,” owners Mitch Jackson and Mike Bogdan said. “The brand’s delicious bowls…

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by David Cifarelli
Business
Visitors 'Really Impressed' By New Wood-Fired Pizza Place In Willimantic Visitors 'Really Impressed' By New Wood-Fired Pizza Place In Willimantic
Visitors 'Really Impressed' By New Wood-Fired Pizza Place In Willimantic Visitors are already singing praises of a new wood-fired pizza place in eastern Connecticut that prides itself on using fresh local ingredients.  Windham County's Trigo Wood-Fired Pizza, located in Willimantic at 744 Main St., is an all-new "Harvest-to-Hearth" restaurant that held a grand opening celebration on Friday, Feb. 17, and has already seen plenty of patrons.  The celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and also featured speeches from Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Windham Mayor Tom DiVivo, Mansfield Mayor Toni Moran, and other restaurant owners in the area.  The…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Wahlburgers To Open New Location At Connecticut Hotel/Casino Wahlburgers To Open New Location At Connecticut Hotel/Casino
Wahlburgers To Open New Location At Connecticut Hotel/Casino Wahlburgers, a restaurant chain founded by brothers Mark, Donnie, and Chef Paul Wahlberg, is set to open a new location in Connecticut. Foxwoods Resort Casino, located in New London County, said in an announcement on Wednesday, Aug. 3, that a new Wahlburgers restaurant will open at the hotel and casino complex next summer. Wahlburgers at Foxwoods will be the brand's only Connecticut location. Foxwoods is located at 350 Trolley Line Boulevard in Ledyard. “The addition of Wahlburgers signifies yet another exceptional property moment as we continue our mission to elevate the Foxwoods experie…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Australian-Style Eatery To Hold Grand Opening In Fairfield County Australian-Style Eatery To Hold Grand Opening In Fairfield County
Australian-Style Eatery To Hold Grand Opening In Fairfield County An Australian-style restaurant will soon host its grand opening in Fairfield County. Isla and Co. will hold its grand opening in Fairfield on Thursday, June 9, according to representatives. The restaurant will be located at 1420 Post Road, with space to seat 45 guests inside and 55 outside.  Isla and Co. is owned by Parched Hospitality Group CEO and founder Barry Dry, who was born and raised in Australia, representatives said. The restaurant will serve brunch daily from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., offering dishes such as Sambal Scramble, Brekkie Roll, Smoked Salmon Beneditct, and Brioc…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Michelin-Starred Chef To Open First CT Restaurant In Fairfield County Michelin-Starred Chef To Open First CT Restaurant In Fairfield County
Michelin-Starred Chef To Open First CT Restaurant In Fairfield County A Michelin-starred chef who owns multiple popular restaurants in the region will soon debut his first Connecticut eatery in Fairfield County.  Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, of Inn at Pound Ridge fame, will open Happy Monkey in Greenwich in late spring, according to representatives. The restaurant will be located at 376 Greenwich Ave. and will offer Latin-inspired cuisine, including small and large plates, crudos, salads, tacos, and more. “I’m thrilled to be a part of Greenwich’s vibrant culinary scene, and have long eyed Connecticut as a prospective location,” Vongerichten said…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Shake Shack, Pepe's Pizza Plan New Locations At Site In Fairfield County Shake Shack, Pepe's Pizza Plan New Locations At Site In Fairfield County
Shake Shack, Pepe's Pizza Plan New Locations At Site In Fairfield County The food scene in one Fairfield County city is getting a little larger with the addition of two new restaurants, both of them faves with foodies. According to Hey Stamford!, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is planning to open in Stamford, as the pizza giant continues its expansion across the area. But, they won't be alone, Shake Shack is also joining the Stamford ranks with a new location and will be adjacent to the Frank's, city officials said. Both will be located at 64 High Ridge Road on the property that housed a Bank of America drive-thru location. Frank Pepe Pizzeria is coming to…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Sweets, Vegan Fare, Coffee: Three New Restaurants For Downtown New Haven Sweets, Vegan Fare, Coffee: Three New Restaurants For Downtown New Haven
Sweets, Vegan Fare, Coffee: Three New Restaurants For Downtown New Haven New Haven celebrated the opening of three new restaurants in downtown on Wednesday, Sept. 23, as part of the city’s Restaurant Week. Mayor Justin Elicker attended three grand opening ribbon cuttings that day. Three new New Haven downtown restaurants are: - Vegan Ahava - Edible Couture - Crafted by Hand Cafe (CBH Cafe). Poreyah Benton is the chef-owner of Vegan Ahava, a food truck at the intersection of Elm and College streets that specializes in vegan - no dairy, no meat, no eggs - comfort food. Ahava serves up breakfast, salads, soups, sandwiches, desserts, and pasta, among other item…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
Amid Pandemic, Restauranteur Has Grand Opening For Third Eatery In Connecticut Amid Pandemic, Restauranteur Has Grand Opening For Third Eatery In Connecticut
Amid Pandemic, Restauranteur Has Grand Opening For Third Eatery In Connecticut A local Puerto Rican restaurateur just held the grand opening for his third restaurant in Connecticut. MofonGo opened its Windsor location on Broad Street on Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the old Jay’s space. The owner, Vincent Placeres, has MofonGo restaurants in New Britain and Hartford. The restaurant’s name is a reference to the traditional Puerto Rican dish, mofongo, which is made of fried, smashed plantains. The eatery served Puerto Rican and American dishes in a “quick-serve” environment. Placeres’ first MofonGo was established in 2017. He also had The Kitchen Eater and Lounge going…

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by Kristin Palpini