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Trish Lampart, left, and daughter Gina, both of Shelton, enjoy a dessert together while in the Eggnog Pub, one of several enchanted rooms decorated for the holidays at Cava Restaurant at 1615 West St. in Southington, Friday, December 1, 2023. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Holiday season at Cava restaurant in Southington: ‘Every year we step it up’

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Trish Lampart, left, and daughter Gina, both of Shelton, enjoy a dessert together while in the Eggnog Pub, one of several enchanted rooms decorated for the holidays at Cava Restaurant at 1615 West St. in Southington, Friday, December 1, 2023. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Holiday season at Cava restaurant in Southington: ‘Every year we step it up’
Rosa Valle, owner of Mojitos Sports Bar & Grill at 190 Camp St. in Meriden, recently announced she is transitioning the bar into a traditional Puerto Rican restaurant and bakery, which is set to open in January. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Rosa Valle, owner of Mojitos Sports Bar & Grill at 190 Camp St. in Meriden, recently announced she is transitioning the bar into a traditional Puerto Rican restaurant and bakery, which is set to open in January. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Meriden’s Mojitos bar to become Taino’s Bakery
The Bees Knees Bistro, a new eatery in Wallingford, located on Center Street, is set to open on Saturday, Dec. 9. Nicole Zappone, Record-Journal.
The Bees Knees Bistro, a new eatery in Wallingford, located on Center Street, is set to open on Saturday, Dec. 9. Nicole Zappone, Record-Journal.
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Bees Knees Bistro to open in Wallingford Dec. 9, celebrating ‘true, real food’
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for Mexican noodle soup with fire-roasted tomatoes. Milk Street via Associated Press
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for Mexican noodle soup with fire-roasted tomatoes. Milk Street via Associated Press
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RECIPE: Smoky and spicy, this Mexican pantry soup takes under 30 minutes
Customers visit Rocco
Customers visit Rocco
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Italian bakery, pastry shop finds new life in South Meriden after closing New Haven location
Frank LaRosa, left, and cousin Nick LaRosa own Noto Americano, a new restaurant in the former Zingarella’s Pizza space at 83 W. Main St. in Plantsville. Named for a small town in Sicily, Noto Americano opened this week to serve freshly-made Italian-food by an award-winning chef. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Frank LaRosa, left, and cousin Nick LaRosa own Noto Americano, a new restaurant in the former Zingarella’s Pizza space at 83 W. Main St. in Plantsville. Named for a small town in Sicily, Noto Americano opened this week to serve freshly-made Italian-food by an award-winning chef. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Former ‘Chopped’ grand prize winner comes home to help open Southington’s Noto Americano
Barry DePaolo, co-owner of Anthony Jack’s Wood Fired Grill, prepares plates of cranberry chicken at the 30 Center St. business in Southington, Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Anthony Jack’s Wood Fired Grill is celebrating 20 years of cranberry chicken. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Barry DePaolo, co-owner of Anthony Jack’s Wood Fired Grill, prepares plates of cranberry chicken at the 30 Center St. business in Southington, Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Anthony Jack’s Wood Fired Grill is celebrating 20 years of cranberry chicken. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Anthony Jack's in Southington celebrates 20 years of cranberry chicken
From left: Co-owners Anthony Fiorillo, Michael Mora, Dana Mora and Shawn Ruggiero stand in front of Six One Nine Supper Club, coming soon to the plaza at 23 S. Colony St. in Wallingford. Photos by Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal
From left: Co-owners Anthony Fiorillo, Michael Mora, Dana Mora and Shawn Ruggiero stand in front of Six One Nine Supper Club, coming soon to the plaza at 23 S. Colony St. in Wallingford. Photos by Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal
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Six One Nine, 1920s-style supper club, opening in Wallingford
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for plov, a hearty pilaf, with chicken. Milk Street via Associated Press
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for plov, a hearty pilaf, with chicken. Milk Street via Associated Press
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From Uzbekistan, a cuminy rice pilaf comes studded with sweet pops of flavor
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Carlos Abrahante, of Waterbury, places an order at Puerto Rican Taste, a new restaurant serving authentic Spanish food at 620 E. Main St. in Meriden, Friday, November 17, 2023. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Carlos Abrahante, of Waterbury, places an order at Puerto Rican Taste, a new restaurant serving authentic Spanish food at 620 E. Main St. in Meriden, Friday, November 17, 2023. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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New Puerto Rican eatery opens on East Main St. in Meriden
CTown on 160 Colony St. offers a variety of pastries and breads including conchas and mantecadas.
CTown on 160 Colony St. offers a variety of pastries and breads including conchas and mantecadas.
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Latino-owned eateries offer authentic bread recipes in Meriden, Wallingford 
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for creamy asparagus pasta. (Milk Street via AP)
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for creamy asparagus pasta. (Milk Street via AP)
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Best places in Meriden, Wallingford to indulge in delicious linguine
Sherice Griffin, of Meriden, left, and mother Sharon Little-Drew, of Hartford, owners of Southern Dishes, Seafood & Desserts, a new restaurant in the Ocean State Job Lots and Lowe
Sherice Griffin, of Meriden, left, and mother Sharon Little-Drew, of Hartford, owners of Southern Dishes, Seafood & Desserts, a new restaurant in the Ocean State Job Lots and Lowe
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Southern-style restaurant bringing hungry traffic to Meriden’s Ocean State plaza
A "Coming Soon" sign for NOTO Americano placed next to the former Zingarella Pizzeria & Ice Cream Cafe at 83 W. Main St. in Southington, Tuesday, August 22, 2023. A winner of Food Network’s “Chopped” and a local restaurateur are teaming up to open NOTO Americano in the former Zingarella Pizzeria & Ice Cream Cafe. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
A "Coming Soon" sign for NOTO Americano placed next to the former Zingarella Pizzeria & Ice Cream Cafe at 83 W. Main St. in Southington, Tuesday, August 22, 2023. A winner of Food Network’s “Chopped” and a local restaurateur are teaming up to open NOTO Americano in the former Zingarella Pizzeria & Ice Cream Cafe. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Food Network's 'Chopped' winner and restaurateur cousin join forces to launch NOTO Americano in Plantsville 
Mike Mingolello, co-owner of One Eyed Willy’s, center, poses with the seafood restaurant’s head chef Dennis Purvis Jr., left, and sous chef Dawn McMahon.
Mike Mingolello, co-owner of One Eyed Willy’s, center, poses with the seafood restaurant’s head chef Dennis Purvis Jr., left, and sous chef Dawn McMahon.
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One Eyed Willy’s co-owner plans Shrimpin’ Ain’t Easy venture at Meriden Mall
Hector Delgado, left, (seen in blue) prepares to snip a ceremonial ribbon next to son Jose along with family members and members of the Southington Chamber of Commerce at Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant at 837 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, Monday, August 21, 2023. Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant reopens on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Hector and Jose Delgado also run Flair Restaurant as well as Mix Fine Cakes & Pastries, both in downtown Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Hector Delgado, left, (seen in blue) prepares to snip a ceremonial ribbon next to son Jose along with family members and members of the Southington Chamber of Commerce at Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant at 837 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, Monday, August 21, 2023. Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant reopens on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Hector and Jose Delgado also run Flair Restaurant as well as Mix Fine Cakes & Pastries, both in downtown Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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New owners reopen Fratelli's Italian Restaurant in Southington
Mike Reed stands in the soon-to-be Krave Cheesesteaks restaurant at 122 Broad St. in Meriden. Reed is in the process of renovating the location. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal
Mike Reed stands in the soon-to-be Krave Cheesesteaks restaurant at 122 Broad St. in Meriden. Reed is in the process of renovating the location. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal
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Coming soon: Krave Cheesesteaks brings fresh, Philly-style sandwiches to Meriden 
Wilson Orellana, co-owner of Wooster Street Pizza, poses with wife Thelma at the new business in the former Chef’s Hat Pizza space on Cook Avenue in Meriden, Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Wilson Orellana, co-owner of Wooster Street Pizza, poses with wife Thelma at the new business in the former Chef’s Hat Pizza space on Cook Avenue in Meriden, Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Wooster Street Pizza opens in former Chef’s Hat location in Meriden
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for oven-fried potato and cheese tacos dorados. (Milk Street via AP)
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for oven-fried potato and cheese tacos dorados. (Milk Street via AP)
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Cheesy, oven-baked potato tacos evoke Los Angeles’ innovative tortilla scene
Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant is seen here on June 30 on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington. Eric Cotton, Record-Journal
Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant is seen here on June 30 on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington. Eric Cotton, Record-Journal
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Flair owners to reopen Fratelli’s Restaurant in Southington
Steve Chehotsky, owner of The Little Rendezvous, swirls sauce on a pizza at the restaurant at 256 Pratt St. in Meriden Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The Little Rendezvous, with its 120 year old coal fired brick oven, received a raving 9.1 review on One Bite from Barstool founder Dave Portnoy. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Steve Chehotsky, owner of The Little Rendezvous, swirls sauce on a pizza at the restaurant at 256 Pratt St. in Meriden Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The Little Rendezvous, with its 120 year old coal fired brick oven, received a raving 9.1 review on One Bite from Barstool founder Dave Portnoy. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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The Little Rendezvous receives big 9.1 rating from Barstool Sports