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Bar manager Jim Malcolm quickly and effectively grinds almonds using the bike blender. Nadya Korytnikova, Record-Journal.

Sustainable smoothie, juice bar opens in Durham

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Bar manager Jim Malcolm quickly and effectively grinds almonds using the bike blender. Nadya Korytnikova, Record-Journal.

Sustainable smoothie, juice bar opens in Durham
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Brothers write a love letter to a food we all love — pizza
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Are dining tents a safe way to eat out during the pandemic?
From Chuck Wagon – The Creole Grilled Chicken sandwich is a dry cajun rubbed chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. |Lindsay Pytel, special to Record-Journal
From Chuck Wagon – The Creole Grilled Chicken sandwich is a dry cajun rubbed chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. |Lindsay Pytel, special to Record-Journal
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4 sandwiches to try in Wallingford
Barista Kaylea Mazzamurro makes a latte at the Lions Den Coffee Shop in the Plantsville section of Southington. The shop opened on Nov. 1, 2020. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
Barista Kaylea Mazzamurro makes a latte at the Lions Den Coffee Shop in the Plantsville section of Southington. The shop opened on Nov. 1, 2020. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
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Lions Den Coffee Shop brings heritage of Italian espresso to Southington
Tony Papahristou, manager of Cava Restaurant, stands in the Willy Wonka themed room on Wednesday.This is the restaurant’s 13th year decorating for the holidays.
Tony Papahristou, manager of Cava Restaurant, stands in the Willy Wonka themed room on Wednesday.This is the restaurant’s 13th year decorating for the holidays.
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Cava restaurant opens ‘biggest year ever’ of holiday displays
A classic charcuterie board consists of various meats and cheeses. | Lindsay Pytel, special to Record-Journal
A classic charcuterie board consists of various meats and cheeses. | Lindsay Pytel, special to Record-Journal
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3 charcuterie boards to make at home for the holiday season
This August 2020 photo shows a recipe for traditional Thanksgiving stuffing in New York. The recipe can be cut in half and baked in a smaller pan for less time for a smaller group. (Katie Workman via AP)
This August 2020 photo shows a recipe for traditional Thanksgiving stuffing in New York. The recipe can be cut in half and baked in a smaller pan for less time for a smaller group. (Katie Workman via AP)
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Tips for cooking (and saving) a smaller Thanksgiving feast
FILE - Jamie Oliver appears at the Gusto launch event at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto, Canada on Oct. 4, 2016. Oliver
FILE - Jamie Oliver appears at the Gusto launch event at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto, Canada on Oct. 4, 2016. Oliver
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Don't order out. Dive into Jamie Oliver's new cookbook
Brianna and Diego Jadan, of East Haven, are the new owners of Center Street Luncheonette at 18 Center St., Wallingford. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Brianna and Diego Jadan, of East Haven, are the new owners of Center Street Luncheonette at 18 Center St., Wallingford. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Popular Wallingford restaurant has new owners
Thanksgiving gluten free spread. |Meaghan Penrod, special to Record-Journal
Thanksgiving gluten free spread. |Meaghan Penrod, special to Record-Journal
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Tips to hosting a gluten-free guest for Thanksgiving dinner
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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
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
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
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Chocolate factory, store opening in Southington's Factory Square