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 Mr. D’s, 50 N. Main St. Wallingford, is selling custom Halloween themed cupcakes in the flavors chocolate, vanilla and red velvet with buttercream frosting. The cupcake, ice cream and candy shop is accepting orders just in time for Halloween weekend. Faith Williams. Record Journal.

5 area places to find Halloween treats and drinks this weekend

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 Mr. D’s, 50 N. Main St. Wallingford, is selling custom Halloween themed cupcakes in the flavors chocolate, vanilla and red velvet with buttercream frosting. The cupcake, ice cream and candy shop is accepting orders just in time for Halloween weekend. Faith Williams. Record Journal.

5 area places to find Halloween treats and drinks this weekend
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Updated COVID tent guidelines and weather impact local restaurants’ future outdoor dining ability 
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Busy back-to-school season calls for easy sheet-pan suppers
Madison Dudley, of Middletown, puts boxes together at Neil’s Donuts during a soft opening at their new Middletown location on South Main Street on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
Madison Dudley, of Middletown, puts boxes together at Neil’s Donuts during a soft opening at their new Middletown location on South Main Street on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
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Neil’s Donuts adjusting to Middletown expansion
A steamed cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato and yellow mustard. K. Lamays, 690 E. Main St., and Ted’s Steamed Cheeseburgers, 1046 Broad St., Meriden. |Lindsay Pytel, special to Record-Journal
A steamed cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato and yellow mustard. K. Lamays, 690 E. Main St., and Ted’s Steamed Cheeseburgers, 1046 Broad St., Meriden. |Lindsay Pytel, special to Record-Journal
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5 places to get sandwiches, wraps in Meriden
Gluten Free Baking Co boxes of cookies and doughnuts. | Meaghan Penrod, special to Record-Journal
Gluten Free Baking Co boxes of cookies and doughnuts. | Meaghan Penrod, special to Record-Journal
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Gluten Free Baking Co. in Wallingford offers pumpkin spice cookies and other gluten free fall treats
With COVID-19 making indoor dinners with friends a potential health risk, Jennifer Fliss, front left, held a socially-distanced Rosh Hashanah supper with neighbors in her Seattle driveway this year, as seen in this photo from Sept. 19, 2020. She
With COVID-19 making indoor dinners with friends a potential health risk, Jennifer Fliss, front left, held a socially-distanced Rosh Hashanah supper with neighbors in her Seattle driveway this year, as seen in this photo from Sept. 19, 2020. She
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Rethinking the holidays: Traditions, change are on the table
Miguel Galarraga, owner of New England Cider Co., holds a 4-pack of hard pumpkin cider available at the 110 North Plains Industrial Road business in Wallingford, Fri., Oct. 16, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Miguel Galarraga, owner of New England Cider Co., holds a 4-pack of hard pumpkin cider available at the 110 North Plains Industrial Road business in Wallingford, Fri., Oct. 16, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Pumpkin cider as popular as ever at New England Cider Company in Wallingford  
Construction is underway for a 30x90 foot temporary enclosed building on the side of Cava in Southington, Thurs., Oct. 15, 2020. The building replaces the tent from this past summer and is expected to be ready by the end of October. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Construction is underway for a 30x90 foot temporary enclosed building on the side of Cava in Southington, Thurs., Oct. 15, 2020. The building replaces the tent from this past summer and is expected to be ready by the end of October. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Cava Restaurant in Southington to build temporary building for winter, plans to expand next spring
Angela’s Kitchen creator Angela Massimino, of Cheshire, holds a jar of Angela’s Kitchen vodka sauce.
Angela’s Kitchen creator Angela Massimino, of Cheshire, holds a jar of Angela’s Kitchen vodka sauce.
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Cheshire family sauce business growing, even during pandemic
Laskara is serving a pumpkin martini and “skrewed pumpkin” with peanut butter whiskey and pumpkin liquor. | Photo Courtesy Laskara Restaurant
Laskara is serving a pumpkin martini and “skrewed pumpkin” with peanut butter whiskey and pumpkin liquor. | Photo Courtesy Laskara Restaurant
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Pumpkin spice isn't just for lattes. Here’s where to get your pumpkin spiced treats this fall
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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
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