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Signs at Gouveia Vineyards on Saturday, May 30, 2020, reminds guests of official state rules. Restaurants, breweries and wineries are allowed to have outdoor dining at this time in the state

Sunny skies bring people to Gouveia, Paradise Hills Vineyards in Wallingford on Saturday

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Signs at Gouveia Vineyards on Saturday, May 30, 2020, reminds guests of official state rules. Restaurants, breweries and wineries are allowed to have outdoor dining at this time in the state

Sunny skies bring people to Gouveia, Paradise Hills Vineyards in Wallingford on Saturday
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Les’ Dairy Bar in Meriden looks to reopen with new rules
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Restaurants still offering take-out, curbside pickup
Orchard worker Jesse Atwell empties a pail of weeds pulled from a strawberry field at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, Thurs., May 28, 2020. Lyman Orchards is gearing up to open the fields for pick-your-own in early June. The exact date will be posted on its website and social media. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Orchard worker Jesse Atwell empties a pail of weeds pulled from a strawberry field at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, Thurs., May 28, 2020. Lyman Orchards is gearing up to open the fields for pick-your-own in early June. The exact date will be posted on its website and social media. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Lyman Orchards in Middlefield prepares for another pick-your-own strawberry season
This image released by Honeywater Films shows Diana Kennedy in a scene from the documentary "Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy." The documentary traces the unlikely rise of an Englishwoman who became one of the most respected authorities on Mexican food. She
This image released by Honeywater Films shows Diana Kennedy in a scene from the documentary "Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy." The documentary traces the unlikely rise of an Englishwoman who became one of the most respected authorities on Mexican food. She
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Documentary focuses on unlikely champion of Mexican cuisine
A filet mignon order is prepared at Vespucci
A filet mignon order is prepared at Vespucci
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Where to pick up Mother’s Day brunch, entrees
Jaime Chabla, manager, shows a pizza kit available at Bella Luna Pizza & Restaurant on Liberty Street in Meriden, Fri., May 1, 2020. The kits are $10 for one large dough with cheese and sauce. Additional toppings are extra. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Jaime Chabla, manager, shows a pizza kit available at Bella Luna Pizza & Restaurant on Liberty Street in Meriden, Fri., May 1, 2020. The kits are $10 for one large dough with cheese and sauce. Additional toppings are extra. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Pizza kits keep dinner fun for families during pandemic. Where to get yours. 
Atif Anwar and wife Najia “Nina” Atif are owners of the new Nina’s Desi Kitchen, 26 North Main St., Southington. The restaurant focuses on Pakistani food, mixing a variety of traditional regional dishes with newer, unique ones. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Atif Anwar and wife Najia “Nina” Atif are owners of the new Nina’s Desi Kitchen, 26 North Main St., Southington. The restaurant focuses on Pakistani food, mixing a variety of traditional regional dishes with newer, unique ones. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Virus made opening a challenge, but Nina’s Desi Kitchen stays afloat in Southington
Anthony Jack
Anthony Jack
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Restaurants putting safety first a month into state’s take-out only mandate
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Still want to make Easter memorable? Here are 10 local eateries with special takeout menus for the holiday
Helper Jess Skiffington, left, brings longtime customer Gina Quinn her Easter kielbasa at V. Czapiga & Son on Cooper Street in Meriden on Friday.
Helper Jess Skiffington, left, brings longtime customer Gina Quinn her Easter kielbasa at V. Czapiga & Son on Cooper Street in Meriden on Friday.
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Local markets facing low Easter kielbasa sales — ‘Easter just won't be the same’
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Above, a buffalo chicken pizza freshly made at Verona Pizza’s new location at 1300 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, in Southington.
Above, a buffalo chicken pizza freshly made at Verona Pizza’s new location at 1300 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, in Southington.
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Well-known pizza maker reopens in Southington
Store manager Lilly Fellows holds a freshly-brewed latte Wednesday at Southington Coffee House, 51 N. Main St. in Southington. Just six months after opening the downtown shop, Southington Coffee House is working on a West Street express location in a Sunoco Gas Station. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Store manager Lilly Fellows holds a freshly-brewed latte Wednesday at Southington Coffee House, 51 N. Main St. in Southington. Just six months after opening the downtown shop, Southington Coffee House is working on a West Street express location in a Sunoco Gas Station. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Southington Coffee House to open second location
Alex Blank is co-owner of Twelve Percent Beer Project, at 341 State St., North Haven. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Alex Blank is co-owner of Twelve Percent Beer Project, at 341 State St., North Haven. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Twelve Percent Beer Project begins brewing in North Haven
"Axepert" Eric Yocca, right, winds up for a throw during a round with Jordan Catrone, left, of Thomaston, at Montana Nights Axe Throwing in Newington, Thurs., Jan. 23, 2020. Yocca is also a front desk clerk at the business. Montana Nights will be opening another location in the Factory Square building in Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
"Axepert" Eric Yocca, right, winds up for a throw during a round with Jordan Catrone, left, of Thomaston, at Montana Nights Axe Throwing in Newington, Thurs., Jan. 23, 2020. Yocca is also a front desk clerk at the business. Montana Nights will be opening another location in the Factory Square building in Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Ax throwing range & bar expected to open in Southington this spring
Pete McAloon, manager, talks about igloo dining at Back Nine Tavern at Southington Country Club.Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Pete McAloon, manager, talks about igloo dining at Back Nine Tavern at Southington Country Club.Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Igloo dining opens on Back Nine Tavern patio in Southington
Rosie O
Rosie O
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Chocolate factory, store opening in Southington's Factory Square
Rod Warner, of Durham, a patron of Horseshoe Taverne, talks about the new business at 100 New Haven Road in Durham on Monday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Rod Warner, of Durham, a patron of Horseshoe Taverne, talks about the new business at 100 New Haven Road in Durham on Monday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Horseshoe Taverne settles in at familiar spot  in Durham
Spencer Sheades, 4, of Wallingford, waits for help from mother Jennifer before frosting his cupcake during a cupcake decorating class at Alyssa
Spencer Sheades, 4, of Wallingford, waits for help from mother Jennifer before frosting his cupcake during a cupcake decorating class at Alyssa
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Cake decorating classes at Alyssa’s Cakery in Wallingford provides holiday fun
Record-Journal reporter Everett Bishop, Bailey Wright, Lauren Sellew, and Jeniece Roman taste-test six types of candy cane flavors to pick out the best, while in the newspaper
Record-Journal reporter Everett Bishop, Bailey Wright, Lauren Sellew, and Jeniece Roman taste-test six types of candy cane flavors to pick out the best, while in the newspaper
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Butter rum candy canes? We ranked some of the weirdest candy cane flavors out there
The Eatery co-owner Jon Masella puts together their "Mayflower Wrap" with house-roasted turkey breast, maple roasted sweet potatoes, apple-cornbread stuffing, and pear cranberry sauce, while in the eatery in Wallingford on Nov. 21, 2019. | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
The Eatery co-owner Jon Masella puts together their "Mayflower Wrap" with house-roasted turkey breast, maple roasted sweet potatoes, apple-cornbread stuffing, and pear cranberry sauce, while in the eatery in Wallingford on Nov. 21, 2019. | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
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Thanksgiving dinner as a sandwich (or wrap) can’t be beat at these local eateries
Hostess Sarena Salmeri.
Hostess Sarena Salmeri.
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Prohibition-themed bar The Manhattan opens on Eden Avenue in Southington
Left to right, co-owners Glenn Murphy and Matthew and Shannon Oneto talk about their new Rogue Coffee Company business.
Left to right, co-owners Glenn Murphy and Matthew and Shannon Oneto talk about their new Rogue Coffee Company business.
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Wallingford coffee company rolls out traveling coffee truck