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Mike Truss, chef and owner of Craft Kitchen stands at the unfinished bar area at the future Craft Kitchen restaurant in Plantsville on Friday afternoon March 31, 2023. Mike says he would like to open sometime next month in May. Bill Shettle Special to the Record-Journal

Craft Kitchen owner looks to start downtown Southington location

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Mike Truss, chef and owner of Craft Kitchen stands at the unfinished bar area at the future Craft Kitchen restaurant in Plantsville on Friday afternoon March 31, 2023. Mike says he would like to open sometime next month in May. Bill Shettle Special to the Record-Journal

Craft Kitchen owner looks to start downtown Southington location
Lisa Calhoun, of Cheshire, smiles while talking about her Sundae Afternoon ice cream parlor under construction in the former White Way cleaners storefront at 341 Church St. in Yalesville, Tuesday, September 19. Calhoun aims to open the business in early October.
Lisa Calhoun, of Cheshire, smiles while talking about her Sundae Afternoon ice cream parlor under construction in the former White Way cleaners storefront at 341 Church St. in Yalesville, Tuesday, September 19. Calhoun aims to open the business in early October.
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New Wallingford ice cream shop Sundae Afternoon eyes October opening
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for risotto with sausage and sun-dried tomatoes. (Milk Street via AP)
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for risotto with sausage and sun-dried tomatoes. (Milk Street via AP)
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Sausage and sun-dried tomato risotto doesn’t require all that extra stirring
People enjoy hard cider varieties at Long View Ciderhouse at Rogers Orchards in Southington, Thursday, September 14, 2023. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
People enjoy hard cider varieties at Long View Ciderhouse at Rogers Orchards in Southington, Thursday, September 14, 2023. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Long View Ciderhouse at Roger's Orchards provides hard cider, great view  
This image released by Ulysses Press shows a recipe for chicken under a brick. This recipe is fast and easy, and will add some victory points to your cooking game. It is gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free and low-fat.
This image released by Ulysses Press shows a recipe for chicken under a brick. This recipe is fast and easy, and will add some victory points to your cooking game. It is gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free and low-fat.
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Next time you invite friends over to play Catan, why not feed them Chicken Under a Brick?
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for charred eggplant pita sandwiches with spicy tahini. Milk Street via Associated Press
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for charred eggplant pita sandwiches with spicy tahini. Milk Street via Associated Press
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Eggplant-stuffed pita sandwiches show the power of a quick pickle
The Little Rendezvous, 256 Pratt St., Meriden.
The Little Rendezvous, 256 Pratt St., Meriden.
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The best places in and around Meriden to get cheese pizza
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for Andalusian tomato and bread soup. Milk Street via Associated Press
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for Andalusian tomato and bread soup. Milk Street via Associated Press
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Cool down with Spain’s ‘other’ famous chilled tomato soup
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for a breaded chicken cutlet sandwich. Thin breaded chicken cutlets fry up in minutes, and are terrific made into sandwiches or served with dipping sauces. Milk Street via Associated Press
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for a breaded chicken cutlet sandwich. Thin breaded chicken cutlets fry up in minutes, and are terrific made into sandwiches or served with dipping sauces. Milk Street via Associated Press
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With school back in session, 3 lunch ideas that kids (and parents) can enjoy
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This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for creamy asparagus pasta. (Milk Street via AP)
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for creamy asparagus pasta. (Milk Street via AP)
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Sherice Griffin, of Meriden, left, and mother Sharon Little-Drew, of Hartford, owners of Southern Dishes, Seafood & Desserts, a new restaurant in the Ocean State Job Lots and Lowe
Sherice Griffin, of Meriden, left, and mother Sharon Little-Drew, of Hartford, owners of Southern Dishes, Seafood & Desserts, a new restaurant in the Ocean State Job Lots and Lowe
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Southern-style restaurant bringing hungry traffic to Meriden’s Ocean State plaza
A "Coming Soon" sign for NOTO Americano placed next to the former Zingarella Pizzeria & Ice Cream Cafe at 83 W. Main St. in Southington, Tuesday, August 22, 2023. A winner of Food Network’s “Chopped” and a local restaurateur are teaming up to open NOTO Americano in the former Zingarella Pizzeria & Ice Cream Cafe. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
A "Coming Soon" sign for NOTO Americano placed next to the former Zingarella Pizzeria & Ice Cream Cafe at 83 W. Main St. in Southington, Tuesday, August 22, 2023. A winner of Food Network’s “Chopped” and a local restaurateur are teaming up to open NOTO Americano in the former Zingarella Pizzeria & Ice Cream Cafe. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Food Network's 'Chopped' winner and restaurateur cousin join forces to launch NOTO Americano in Plantsville 
Mike Mingolello, co-owner of One Eyed Willy’s, center, poses with the seafood restaurant’s head chef Dennis Purvis Jr., left, and sous chef Dawn McMahon.
Mike Mingolello, co-owner of One Eyed Willy’s, center, poses with the seafood restaurant’s head chef Dennis Purvis Jr., left, and sous chef Dawn McMahon.
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One Eyed Willy’s co-owner plans Shrimpin’ Ain’t Easy venture at Meriden Mall
Hector Delgado, left, (seen in blue) prepares to snip a ceremonial ribbon next to son Jose along with family members and members of the Southington Chamber of Commerce at Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant at 837 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, Monday, August 21, 2023. Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant reopens on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Hector and Jose Delgado also run Flair Restaurant as well as Mix Fine Cakes & Pastries, both in downtown Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Hector Delgado, left, (seen in blue) prepares to snip a ceremonial ribbon next to son Jose along with family members and members of the Southington Chamber of Commerce at Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant at 837 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, Monday, August 21, 2023. Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant reopens on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Hector and Jose Delgado also run Flair Restaurant as well as Mix Fine Cakes & Pastries, both in downtown Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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New owners reopen Fratelli's Italian Restaurant in Southington
Mike Reed stands in the soon-to-be Krave Cheesesteaks restaurant at 122 Broad St. in Meriden. Reed is in the process of renovating the location. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal
Mike Reed stands in the soon-to-be Krave Cheesesteaks restaurant at 122 Broad St. in Meriden. Reed is in the process of renovating the location. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal
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Coming soon: Krave Cheesesteaks brings fresh, Philly-style sandwiches to Meriden 
Wilson Orellana, co-owner of Wooster Street Pizza, poses with wife Thelma at the new business in the former Chef’s Hat Pizza space on Cook Avenue in Meriden, Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Wilson Orellana, co-owner of Wooster Street Pizza, poses with wife Thelma at the new business in the former Chef’s Hat Pizza space on Cook Avenue in Meriden, Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Wooster Street Pizza opens in former Chef’s Hat location in Meriden
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for oven-fried potato and cheese tacos dorados. (Milk Street via AP)
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for oven-fried potato and cheese tacos dorados. (Milk Street via AP)
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Cheesy, oven-baked potato tacos evoke Los Angeles’ innovative tortilla scene
Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant is seen here on June 30 on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington. Eric Cotton, Record-Journal
Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant is seen here on June 30 on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington. Eric Cotton, Record-Journal
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Flair owners to reopen Fratelli’s Restaurant in Southington
Steve Chehotsky, owner of The Little Rendezvous, swirls sauce on a pizza at the restaurant at 256 Pratt St. in Meriden Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The Little Rendezvous, with its 120 year old coal fired brick oven, received a raving 9.1 review on One Bite from Barstool founder Dave Portnoy. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Steve Chehotsky, owner of The Little Rendezvous, swirls sauce on a pizza at the restaurant at 256 Pratt St. in Meriden Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The Little Rendezvous, with its 120 year old coal fired brick oven, received a raving 9.1 review on One Bite from Barstool founder Dave Portnoy. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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The Little Rendezvous receives big 9.1 rating from Barstool Sports
Angel Ortiz, owner of Old San Juan Restaurant food truck, stands outside his truck parked near Columbus Park in Meriden on Friday afternoon. Ortiz has always worked at restaurants, ranging from Puerto Rican and Italian cuisines, and graduated from the Lincoln Technical Institute culinary arts program in 2012. Photos by Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal
Angel Ortiz, owner of Old San Juan Restaurant food truck, stands outside his truck parked near Columbus Park in Meriden on Friday afternoon. Ortiz has always worked at restaurants, ranging from Puerto Rican and Italian cuisines, and graduated from the Lincoln Technical Institute culinary arts program in 2012. Photos by Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal
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New Puerto Rican food truck opens on Lewis Avenue
 A steamed cheeseburger from Ted’s Restaurant. | Ciara Hooks, Record-Journal
 A steamed cheeseburger from Ted’s Restaurant. | Ciara Hooks, Record-Journal
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