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Scott Gilbert, server/bartender, brings lunch orders to customers at Anthony Jacks Wood Fired Grill at 30 Center St. in Southington on Wednesday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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Scott Gilbert, server/bartender, brings lunch orders to customers at Anthony Jacks Wood Fired Grill at 30 Center St. in Southington on Wednesday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

At full capacity, local restaurants are struggling with staff shortages
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Beirut’s pita, chickpea breakfast tastes great all day
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8 ways to get the most out of the farmers market with kids
A hamburger on a gluten free bun as part of gluten free BBQ party options. |Meaghan Penrod, special to the Record-Journal
A hamburger on a gluten free bun as part of gluten free BBQ party options. |Meaghan Penrod, special to the Record-Journal
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How to host a gluten free guest at your next BBQ
Poolside piragua. |Francesca Fontanez, Special to the Record-Journal
Poolside piragua. |Francesca Fontanez, Special to the Record-Journal
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Family recipes from Puerto Rico
A variety of tequila brands are displayed in London on June 9, 2021. Love it or hate it, tequila conjures up strong feelings in many drinkers. For some, there are bad memories. But today
A variety of tequila brands are displayed in London on June 9, 2021. Love it or hate it, tequila conjures up strong feelings in many drinkers. For some, there are bad memories. But today
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Rethinking tequila: Premium brands aim to change perceptions
These wafer diplomas are super easy and fun to make. |Lindsay Pytel, special to the Record-Journal
These wafer diplomas are super easy and fun to make. |Lindsay Pytel, special to the Record-Journal
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4 easy treats to make for a graduation party
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Longtime North Haven seafood restaurant moves to new location
Wood n’ Tap martini, fries and sandwich on the patio. |Meaghan Penrod, special to the Record-Journal
Wood n’ Tap martini, fries and sandwich on the patio. |Meaghan Penrod, special to the Record-Journal
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Gluten free blogger reviews local outdoor dining menus
A dinner plate of pernil, sliced avocado, and arroz y gandules as part of Latinx festival foods to recreate at home.
A dinner plate of pernil, sliced avocado, and arroz y gandules as part of Latinx festival foods to recreate at home.
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BLOG: Recreating Meriden festival food favorites to fill pandemic void
There are many fresh summer treats to enjoy this season at local eateries, farms and bakeries. |Lindsay Pytel, special to the Record-Journal.
There are many fresh summer treats to enjoy this season at local eateries, farms and bakeries. |Lindsay Pytel, special to the Record-Journal.
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Local places to get fresh, summertime sweet treats
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Assistant manager Brem Belcinski picks up an order of Reuben sandwiches for customers at Hop Haus in downtown Plantsville on Tuesday. Southington restaurants are offering specials for Restaurant Week. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Assistant manager Brem Belcinski picks up an order of Reuben sandwiches for customers at Hop Haus in downtown Plantsville on Tuesday. Southington restaurants are offering specials for Restaurant Week. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Southington restaurants offering specials for Restaurant Week
Owner Wilmer Supliguicha stands in his new restaurant 122 Elm St. Tavern in Cheshire’s Watch Factory Shoppes. Mariah Melendez, special to the Record-Journal
Owner Wilmer Supliguicha stands in his new restaurant 122 Elm St. Tavern in Cheshire’s Watch Factory Shoppes. Mariah Melendez, special to the Record-Journal
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New restaurant opens in the Watch Factory Shoppes in Cheshire  
The Southington Zoning Board of Appeals recently approved a food truck to be operated on South Main Street. | File photo
The Southington Zoning Board of Appeals recently approved a food truck to be operated on South Main Street. | File photo
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Spanish soul food truck coming to Southington
Bar Manager Dan Hill pours a strawberry cider on Wednesday at New England Cider Company, 110 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Bar Manager Dan Hill pours a strawberry cider on Wednesday at New England Cider Company, 110 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Drink menu changes at local breweries prompted by liquor license changes
Frankies signage on the front of the former Cumberland Farms at 866 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford, Fri., Mar. 26, 2021. A Frankies restaurant will be moving into the building after being approved by the Wallingford Planning and Zoning Committee in early March. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Frankies signage on the front of the former Cumberland Farms at 866 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford, Fri., Mar. 26, 2021. A Frankies restaurant will be moving into the building after being approved by the Wallingford Planning and Zoning Committee in early March. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Popular hot dog restaurant coming to Wallingford
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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Lifelong friends opening steakhouse in Cheshire 
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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El Mandao brings Dominican flavor to downtown Meriden
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