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Hop Häus owner Mike Miller, Newport Realty Group’s Tony Valenti and Berlin Economic Development Director Chris Edge are pictured at the restaurant’s Plainville location.

Popular gastropub Hop Haus to open third location

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Hop Häus owner Mike Miller, Newport Realty Group’s Tony Valenti and Berlin Economic Development Director Chris Edge are pictured at the restaurant’s Plainville location.

Popular gastropub Hop Haus to open third location
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Melon salad with spicy pork? A sweet and savory yes!
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Cheshire restaurant owner Viron Rondos Wins SBA “Small Business Owner Of Year”
Jon Gotchis, of Southington, enjoys an omelette with potatoes on Tuesday at the Rowdy Rooster Farm Fresh Eatery at 1173 Queen St. in Southington. The restaurant opened on Nov. 2, 2022. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Jon Gotchis, of Southington, enjoys an omelette with potatoes on Tuesday at the Rowdy Rooster Farm Fresh Eatery at 1173 Queen St. in Southington. The restaurant opened on Nov. 2, 2022. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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New Southington restaurant offers farm-to-table breakfast and lunch
 Pictured is asopao de gandules, one of the cheapest stews you can make, an alternative to the puerto rican dish asopao de camarones, which is the classic rice stew with shrimp. Photo courtsey of Raul Rivera. 
 Pictured is asopao de gandules, one of the cheapest stews you can make, an alternative to the puerto rican dish asopao de camarones, which is the classic rice stew with shrimp. Photo courtsey of Raul Rivera. 
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Four quick and easy Latin-style recipes for the holidays
Kristen Gilbride poses for a photo on Tuesday inside her new coffee shop Green Kettle Coffee in Wallingford. After some delays in receiving construction materials, Green Kettle Coffee plans to open on Thursday and will hold its grand opening on Friday ahead of the town’s Holiday Stroll. Photos by Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
Kristen Gilbride poses for a photo on Tuesday inside her new coffee shop Green Kettle Coffee in Wallingford. After some delays in receiving construction materials, Green Kettle Coffee plans to open on Thursday and will hold its grand opening on Friday ahead of the town’s Holiday Stroll. Photos by Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
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Green Kettle Coffee to open in time for Wallingford stroll 
The Taino Smokehouse Prime restaurant hosted a dining experience with Chef Raul Rivera on Saturday, Nov. 19. David Matos, Record-Journal
The Taino Smokehouse Prime restaurant hosted a dining experience with Chef Raul Rivera on Saturday, Nov. 19. David Matos, Record-Journal
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Guest chef hosts dining experience to remember at Taino in Meriden  
Maryann Houde, owner of Soulstice Brewing Co., poses on Tuesday in the fermentation room at the new business that features hand crafted Kombucha in small batches at 29 N. Plains Hwy. Ste. 4 in Wallingford. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Maryann Houde, owner of Soulstice Brewing Co., poses on Tuesday in the fermentation room at the new business that features hand crafted Kombucha in small batches at 29 N. Plains Hwy. Ste. 4 in Wallingford. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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SouLstice Kombucha Brewing Company gets brewing in Wallingford
Cheryl Moran and Barry DePaolo, owners of Anthony Jack’s Restaurant, stand in the bar area of the newly renovated restaurant at 30 Center St. in Southington on April 29.
Cheryl Moran and Barry DePaolo, owners of Anthony Jack’s Restaurant, stand in the bar area of the newly renovated restaurant at 30 Center St. in Southington on April 29.
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Tavern 42 to start catering as building search continues in Southington
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Piña coladas – an easy recipe that captures the taste of the islands
Mofongo and garlic shrimp with a side salad at El Rincon Latino Restaurant in Meriden. Cook Jose Luis Lopez shared his process of making the iconic Caribbean dish. Photos by Karla Santos, Record Journal
Mofongo and garlic shrimp with a side salad at El Rincon Latino Restaurant in Meriden. Cook Jose Luis Lopez shared his process of making the iconic Caribbean dish. Photos by Karla Santos, Record Journal
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New Meriden restaurant shares recipe for garlic shrimp mofongo
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Organic Dose, 156 Webster Square Road, Berlin, opened back in the fall. Business owner Nia Petaway, pictured, said, “I want to give my customers something that tastes good but is healthy too. This really caters to people who want to try something different." Nicole Zappone, Record-Journal staff
Organic Dose, 156 Webster Square Road, Berlin, opened back in the fall. Business owner Nia Petaway, pictured, said, “I want to give my customers something that tastes good but is healthy too. This really caters to people who want to try something different." Nicole Zappone, Record-Journal staff
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Meriden woman opens wellness cafe in Berlin
Daniela Nunez, left, Carlos Arcila, center, and Aida Calabrese pose for a photo on Monday. They own The Green Deli & Juice Bar which is set to open this weekend at 161 State St. in Meriden.Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Daniela Nunez, left, Carlos Arcila, center, and Aida Calabrese pose for a photo on Monday. They own The Green Deli & Juice Bar which is set to open this weekend at 161 State St. in Meriden.Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Colombian-owned Green Deli & Juice Bar to open in downtown Meriden
Manager Wendi Suski and Steve McGary, co-owner of The Salty Dog Tavern, pose for a photo on Thursday inside the new business in the former Tipping Chair Tavern space at 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Plantsville. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Manager Wendi Suski and Steve McGary, co-owner of The Salty Dog Tavern, pose for a photo on Thursday inside the new business in the former Tipping Chair Tavern space at 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Plantsville. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Sports bar crafts game plan around the food
Operations Manager Bob Bartholomew stands in front of a building where Kinsmen Brewing Company is planning a whiskey and bourbon distillery on Canal Street in Southington. Company officials hope to open in March.
Operations Manager Bob Bartholomew stands in front of a building where Kinsmen Brewing Company is planning a whiskey and bourbon distillery on Canal Street in Southington. Company officials hope to open in March.
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Kinsmen Brewing owners looking to open distillery in Southington  
Albert Ruggiero, co-owner of Paradise Hills Vineyard, pours a swirl slushie made with cabernet and apple wines at the winery at 15 Windswept Hill Road in Wallingford. 
Albert Ruggiero, co-owner of Paradise Hills Vineyard, pours a swirl slushie made with cabernet and apple wines at the winery at 15 Windswept Hill Road in Wallingford. 
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Wallingford wineries offer special summer drinks 
Ruben Collado, owner of the newly opened El Rincón Latino Restaurant at 81 W. Main St. in Meriden. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Ruben Collado, owner of the newly opened El Rincón Latino Restaurant at 81 W. Main St. in Meriden. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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New Latino eatery opens in downtown Meriden
Sophia Lemus, 15, of Meriden, holds a plate of tacos, left, and a Quesadilla Rancheras dish, right, at the new Tacos Mi Nacho on Broad Street in Meriden on Tuesday. Lemus is the daughter of Luis Lemus and Claudia Sanchez, the owners of Tacos Mi Nacho.
Sophia Lemus, 15, of Meriden, holds a plate of tacos, left, and a Quesadilla Rancheras dish, right, at the new Tacos Mi Nacho on Broad Street in Meriden on Tuesday. Lemus is the daughter of Luis Lemus and Claudia Sanchez, the owners of Tacos Mi Nacho.
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Tacos Mi Nacho perseveres through pandemic to open new Meriden restaurant
Antonio Salazar, co-owner of La Birriamania, at an event with his family owned and operated taco truck on May 22. Crystal Elescano, Record-Journal
Antonio Salazar, co-owner of La Birriamania, at an event with his family owned and operated taco truck on May 22. Crystal Elescano, Record-Journal
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Meriden-based La Birriamania plans to open second food truck 
Fabian Morales, co-owner of Fabi
Fabian Morales, co-owner of Fabi
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Latino-owned Fabi’s Pizza restaurant thrives in the community
Mofongo with carne frita made at the Caribbean Restaurant in Meriden by Luis Miguel Rodríguez.Jareliz Díaz, Record-Journal
Mofongo with carne frita made at the Caribbean Restaurant in Meriden by Luis Miguel Rodríguez.Jareliz Díaz, Record-Journal
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3 plantain-based dishes popular in Caribbean and Latin culture
Shama Khan and Rob Vitale, of Wallingford, are the owners of Yellow King Brews, a new coffee shop and tap room slated to open at 920 South Colony Road in Wallingford next month. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Shama Khan and Rob Vitale, of Wallingford, are the owners of Yellow King Brews, a new coffee shop and tap room slated to open at 920 South Colony Road in Wallingford next month. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Coffee and beer shop to open in Wallingford next month
Rogers Orchards, 336 Long Bottom Road in Southington.Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Rogers Orchards, 336 Long Bottom Road in Southington.Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Rogers Orchards in Southington looking to make, sell hard cider