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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 Vernon Deli To Close For Renovations: Here's When It Will Reopen Iconic Vernon Deli To Close For Renovations: Here's When It Will Reopen
Iconic Vernon Deli To Close For Renovations: Here's When It Will Reopen A beloved Vernon deli frequented by sandwich lovers from across the area is set to close so that renovation work can be completed.  Rein's Deli, located at 435 Hartford Turnpike (Route 30), announced that it will close starting on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. for the renovations, according to a social media post.  The closure will last for a little more than a week, with the eatery set to reopen on Monday, Feb. 13 at noon.  The renovations will include the installation of new equipment in addition to epoxy floors for the kitchen and takeout areas.  Opened in 1972 by B…

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by Ben Crnic
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Restaurant Closing Soon In CT: 'Great Relief', Owner Says Restaurant Closing Soon In CT: 'Great Relief', Owner Says
Restaurant Closing Soon In CT: 'Great Relief', Owner Says A restaurant in Windham County known for its unique vegan options will soon be taking a sabbatical.  Not Only Juice Marketplace and Kitchen, located in Willimantic at 790 Main St. (Route 66), will be closing at the end of March after eight years, according to a Facebook post from the business.  The restaurant's owner said that after going through personal hardships for more than a year, they came to the conclusion that they had completed what they set out to achieve through the eatery.  "That conclusion has been such a great relief and has allowed me to acknowledge that I am simply done wi…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Throwback Diner In New Milford Closes Suddenly: Report Throwback Diner In New Milford Closes Suddenly: Report
Throwback Diner In New Milford Closes Suddenly: Report DinerLuxe, a well-known eatery in Litchfield County, shuttered its doors earlier this month with little warning to the community or its staff, i95rock.com reported.   The restaurant, which hailed itself as "An American Classic," opened in 2014 in New Milford at 108 Danbury Road as a throwback to the 1950s diner. Owners posted no notice about the closure on any of their social media sites, and most residents heard about the closure through a Facebook post, the outlet reported.  The post announced that DinerLuxe's owners only gave its staff little heads up that they would soon be unemployed. …

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by Josh Lanier
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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
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CT Eatery Will Soon Close After Nearly 30 Years In Business CT Eatery Will Soon Close After Nearly 30 Years In Business
CT Eatery Will Soon Close After Nearly 30 Years In Business An iconic restaurant in Connecticut will soon permanently close after nearly 30 years in business. The Chowder Pot of Hartford is set to close in the coming months, the business announced on Tuesday, Jan. 3. The owners said the building is "showing its age" after many years of functioning as various restaurants. "Due to the age, size, and constant amount of work needed to maintain this big old building combined with a new business wanting to make this property their home we have decided the right decision is to sell at this time," they said.  The business will continue to offer its s…

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by Nicole Valinote
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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
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'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
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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
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'This Has Become Our Second Home': Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run 'This Has Become Our Second Home': Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run
'This Has Become Our Second Home': Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run A family-run restaurant in Western Massachusetts has made the difficult decision to close after 34 years of service.  Fernandez Family Restaurant in Holyoke announced they will be officially closing their doors on Friday, July 22, the family said on Facebook.  The family thanked their loyal clientele for supporting them through "uncertain times" and said this was not an easy decision.  "This is a bittersweet time for us, as this has become our second home and to many that have walked through our doors, generation after generation," the family said. "Thank you for letting us …

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by David Cifarelli
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'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