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Rosa Landino, owner of Rosa’s Deli, holds a list of specials the business is offering for Wallingford Center Inc.’s first Winter Wallingford Restaurant Week. Each day, the deli will offer a free item with regular purchases. Almost 30 restaurants are participating in the event, which runs from March 4 to March 14. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Wallingford restaurants gear up for their first Winter Restaurant Week

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Rosa Landino, owner of Rosa’s Deli, holds a list of specials the business is offering for Wallingford Center Inc.’s first Winter Wallingford Restaurant Week. Each day, the deli will offer a free item with regular purchases. Almost 30 restaurants are participating in the event, which runs from March 4 to March 14. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Wallingford restaurants gear up for their first Winter Restaurant Week
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Julia Turshen's new cookbook gets very wonderfully personal
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Wallingford orchard partners with Stormalong Cider
Pedro Lobao holds a jackfruit he harvested on the grounds of the state
Pedro Lobao holds a jackfruit he harvested on the grounds of the state
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Danger or delight? Uphill battle for Brazil's huge jackfruit
Wallingford pizza places to try. |Lindsay Pytel, special to Record-Journal
Wallingford pizza places to try. |Lindsay Pytel, special to Record-Journal
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Meriden ‘foodie’ reviews 5 pizza places in Wallingford
Jorge Rendon and Magdalena Alberto are the owners of Frida Restaurant and Grocery at 151 Lewis Ave. in Meriden. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Jorge Rendon and Magdalena Alberto are the owners of Frida Restaurant and Grocery at 151 Lewis Ave. in Meriden. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Dreams become reality when couple opens a restaurant in Meriden 
Josh Phillips, the co-owner of Espita, a stylish Mexican restaurant, holds a Ghostburger at his restaurant in downtown Washington, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Phillips opened a delivery-only brand called Ghostburger in August to keep Espita’s kitchen running through the winter. He chose burgers because he wanted to reach new customers at a lower price point than Espita. It’s been so successful that Phillips is now scouting for locations for standalone Ghostburger restaurants. (AP Photo/Jose...
Josh Phillips, the co-owner of Espita, a stylish Mexican restaurant, holds a Ghostburger at his restaurant in downtown Washington, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Phillips opened a delivery-only brand called Ghostburger in August to keep Espita’s kitchen running through the winter. He chose burgers because he wanted to reach new customers at a lower price point than Espita. It’s been so successful that Phillips is now scouting for locations for standalone Ghostburger restaurants. (AP Photo/Jose...
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Delivery-only restaurant brands see pandemic-fueled growth
This Jan. 7, 2021 photo shows a sheet-pan pizza, a fun meal to make with kids. (Elizabeth Karmel via AP)
This Jan. 7, 2021 photo shows a sheet-pan pizza, a fun meal to make with kids. (Elizabeth Karmel via AP)
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Pull out the sheet pan for a homemade twist to pizza night
The former Jake
The former Jake
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 Wallingford restaurant closes, another plans to take its place
Waitress Christina Ward carries a plate of hot Buffalo wings to a customer on Tuesday at Archie Moore’s, 39 N. Main St., Wallingford. Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday he would be relaxing the restrictions for restaurants. The curfew for restaurants has been extended to 11 p.m. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Waitress Christina Ward carries a plate of hot Buffalo wings to a customer on Tuesday at Archie Moore’s, 39 N. Main St., Wallingford. Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday he would be relaxing the restrictions for restaurants. The curfew for restaurants has been extended to 11 p.m. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Local restaurants respond to curfew update, most see 11 p.m. as positive  
Fresh ingredients and pulled slow cooker chicken make for the most delicious nachos. |Lindsay Pytel, special to Record-Journal
Fresh ingredients and pulled slow cooker chicken make for the most delicious nachos. |Lindsay Pytel, special to Record-Journal
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Meriden “foodie” offers ideas for Super Bowl Sunday 
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Enzo Beskovic, co-owner of Bone In Prime Steak House, is currently the head chef at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in West Hartford.
Enzo Beskovic, co-owner of Bone In Prime Steak House, is currently the head chef at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in West Hartford.
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Owner Ricardo Martinez poses for a photo on Thursday at El Mandao Restaurant, 82 W. Main St., Meriden.
Owner Ricardo Martinez poses for a photo on Thursday at El Mandao Restaurant, 82 W. Main St., Meriden.
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The  Mamma Mia Restaurant at 1765 Meriden-Waterbury Tpke. in Southington, Fri., Nov. 30, 2018. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
The  Mamma Mia Restaurant at 1765 Meriden-Waterbury Tpke. in Southington, Fri., Nov. 30, 2018. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Southington’s Mamma Mia restaurant to reopen
Cheshire Town Hall, Mon., Mar. 16, 2020.Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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PZC decision paves way for brewery to begin construction in Cheshire  
Jami Ferguson refinishes tables for Cheshire Craft Brewing which is slated to open in 2021 at 125 Commerce Court. Photo submitted by Cheshire Craft Brewing.
Jami Ferguson refinishes tables for Cheshire Craft Brewing which is slated to open in 2021 at 125 Commerce Court. Photo submitted by Cheshire Craft Brewing.
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Breweries push forward with plans to open in Cheshire 
Crystal Bees waitress Yanielys Vega delivers a pizza to Gary Tierney, of Thomaston, and Grace Kozlowski, of New Britain, at Crystal Bees in Southington on Friday, Sept. 18. Photos by Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
Crystal Bees waitress Yanielys Vega delivers a pizza to Gary Tierney, of Thomaston, and Grace Kozlowski, of New Britain, at Crystal Bees in Southington on Friday, Sept. 18. Photos by Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
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Restaurants prepare for the cold weather
Cook Ivan Estrada prepares a sandwich at Tacos Mi Nacho, 550 Broad St., Meriden, Thurs., Sept. 17, 2020. Tacos Mi Nacho is opening a second location at 1796 Meriden-Waterbury Tpke. in Southingtion. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Cook Ivan Estrada prepares a sandwich at Tacos Mi Nacho, 550 Broad St., Meriden, Thurs., Sept. 17, 2020. Tacos Mi Nacho is opening a second location at 1796 Meriden-Waterbury Tpke. in Southingtion. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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After 15 years in Meriden, Mexican eatery expands into Southington
South Bay and Pacifico tables bustling on Wednesday night in New Haven. | Laura Glesby, New Haven Independent
South Bay and Pacifico tables bustling on Wednesday night in New Haven. | Laura Glesby, New Haven Independent
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Outdoor dining experiment a hit so far in New Haven
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