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Comforting Syrian soup pulls almost everything from the pantry
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One-minute garlic pan sauce transforms spicy chicken traybake
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Cheshire restaurant owner Viron Rondos Wins SBA “Small Business Owner Of Year”
Sarah Glidden, co-owner of Bones and Botanicals, smiles with customers attending the grand opening of the new business in Wallingford on Thursday.
Sarah Glidden, co-owner of Bones and Botanicals, smiles with customers attending the grand opening of the new business in Wallingford on Thursday.
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Wallingford tea shop, craft cafe features ‘speakeasy meets apothecary’ vibe
The Art of Yum owners Michone Arrington, left, and Donte Jones pose in the former Bunkers Bar & Grill at Hawks Landing Country Club in Southington on Thursday. The Art of Yum restaurant is moving to Hawk’s Landing Country Club over the next few weeks.
The Art of Yum owners Michone Arrington, left, and Donte Jones pose in the former Bunkers Bar & Grill at Hawks Landing Country Club in Southington on Thursday. The Art of Yum restaurant is moving to Hawk’s Landing Country Club over the next few weeks.
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Art of Yum restaurant moving to Hawk's Landing Country Club in Southington
Melanie Mathers, left, and Shamieka Williams, are the owners of 2 Broke Chix, a new restaurant in Meriden. Williams and Mathers did not always plan to go in to business together, and neither partner had prior experience in restaurant ownership.
Melanie Mathers, left, and Shamieka Williams, are the owners of 2 Broke Chix, a new restaurant in Meriden. Williams and Mathers did not always plan to go in to business together, and neither partner had prior experience in restaurant ownership.
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Friends share soul food inspiration at new Meriden eatery 2 Broke Chix
Hop Häus owner Mike Miller, Newport Realty Group’s Tony Valenti and Berlin Economic Development Director Chris Edge are pictured at the restaurant’s Plainville location.
Hop Häus owner Mike Miller, Newport Realty Group’s Tony Valenti and Berlin Economic Development Director Chris Edge are pictured at the restaurant’s Plainville location.
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Popular gastropub Hop Haus to open third location
Jon Gotchis, of Southington, enjoys an omelette with potatoes on Tuesday at the Rowdy Rooster Farm Fresh Eatery at 1173 Queen St. in Southington. The restaurant opened on Nov. 2, 2022. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Jon Gotchis, of Southington, enjoys an omelette with potatoes on Tuesday at the Rowdy Rooster Farm Fresh Eatery at 1173 Queen St. in Southington. The restaurant opened on Nov. 2, 2022. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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New Southington restaurant offers farm-to-table breakfast and lunch
 Pictured is asopao de gandules, one of the cheapest stews you can make, an alternative to the puerto rican dish asopao de camarones, which is the classic rice stew with shrimp. Photo courtsey of Raul Rivera. 
 Pictured is asopao de gandules, one of the cheapest stews you can make, an alternative to the puerto rican dish asopao de camarones, which is the classic rice stew with shrimp. Photo courtsey of Raul Rivera. 
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Four quick and easy Latin-style recipes for the holidays
Kristen Gilbride poses for a photo on Tuesday inside her new coffee shop Green Kettle Coffee in Wallingford. After some delays in receiving construction materials, Green Kettle Coffee plans to open on Thursday and will hold its grand opening on Friday ahead of the town’s Holiday Stroll. Photos by Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
Kristen Gilbride poses for a photo on Tuesday inside her new coffee shop Green Kettle Coffee in Wallingford. After some delays in receiving construction materials, Green Kettle Coffee plans to open on Thursday and will hold its grand opening on Friday ahead of the town’s Holiday Stroll. Photos by Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
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Green Kettle Coffee to open in time for Wallingford stroll 
The Taino Smokehouse Prime restaurant hosted a dining experience with Chef Raul Rivera on Saturday, Nov. 19. David Matos, Record-Journal
The Taino Smokehouse Prime restaurant hosted a dining experience with Chef Raul Rivera on Saturday, Nov. 19. David Matos, Record-Journal
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Guest chef hosts dining experience to remember at Taino in Meriden  
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Francis Hamilton, co-owner of Les’ Dairy Bar, adds whipped cream to two chocolate peanut butter parfaits on Wednesday during opening day at the business on East Main Street in Meriden. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Francis Hamilton, co-owner of Les’ Dairy Bar, adds whipped cream to two chocolate peanut butter parfaits on Wednesday during opening day at the business on East Main Street in Meriden. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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PHOTOS: Les’ Dairy Bar in Meriden opens for the season
Caseus Provisions is moving into the former Brunetti
Caseus Provisions is moving into the former Brunetti
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Crispy Melty food truck team opening Caseus Provisions in Wallingford
Sarah Glidden, co-owner of Bones and Botanicals, smiles with customers attending the grand opening of the new business in Wallingford on Thursday.
Sarah Glidden, co-owner of Bones and Botanicals, smiles with customers attending the grand opening of the new business in Wallingford on Thursday.
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Wallingford tea shop, craft cafe features ‘speakeasy meets apothecary’ vibe
Mike Miller, owner of The Salty Dog Tavern Plainville, stands behind the bar of the business under renovation in the former Hop Haus space at 24 Whiting St. in Plainville on Friday.
Mike Miller, owner of The Salty Dog Tavern Plainville, stands behind the bar of the business under renovation in the former Hop Haus space at 24 Whiting St. in Plainville on Friday.
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Hop Haus’ continued growth bucks restaurant industry trends
The Art of Yum owners Michone Arrington, left, and Donte Jones pose in the former Bunkers Bar & Grill at Hawks Landing Country Club in Southington on Thursday. The Art of Yum restaurant is moving to Hawk’s Landing Country Club over the next few weeks.
The Art of Yum owners Michone Arrington, left, and Donte Jones pose in the former Bunkers Bar & Grill at Hawks Landing Country Club in Southington on Thursday. The Art of Yum restaurant is moving to Hawk’s Landing Country Club over the next few weeks.
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Art of Yum restaurant moving to Hawk's Landing Country Club in Southington
Organic Dose, 156 Webster Square Road, Berlin, opened back in the fall. Business owner Nia Petaway, pictured, said, “I want to give my customers something that tastes good but is healthy too. This really caters to people who want to try something different." Nicole Zappone, Record-Journal staff
Organic Dose, 156 Webster Square Road, Berlin, opened back in the fall. Business owner Nia Petaway, pictured, said, “I want to give my customers something that tastes good but is healthy too. This really caters to people who want to try something different." Nicole Zappone, Record-Journal staff
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Meriden woman opens wellness cafe in Berlin
Daniela Nunez, left, Carlos Arcila, center, and Aida Calabrese pose for a photo on Monday. They own The Green Deli & Juice Bar which is set to open this weekend at 161 State St. in Meriden.Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Daniela Nunez, left, Carlos Arcila, center, and Aida Calabrese pose for a photo on Monday. They own The Green Deli & Juice Bar which is set to open this weekend at 161 State St. in Meriden.Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Colombian-owned Green Deli & Juice Bar to open in downtown Meriden
Manager Wendi Suski and Steve McGary, co-owner of The Salty Dog Tavern, pose for a photo on Thursday inside the new business in the former Tipping Chair Tavern space at 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Plantsville. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Manager Wendi Suski and Steve McGary, co-owner of The Salty Dog Tavern, pose for a photo on Thursday inside the new business in the former Tipping Chair Tavern space at 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Plantsville. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Sports bar crafts game plan around the food
Operations Manager Bob Bartholomew stands in front of a building where Kinsmen Brewing Company is planning a whiskey and bourbon distillery on Canal Street in Southington. Company officials hope to open in March.
Operations Manager Bob Bartholomew stands in front of a building where Kinsmen Brewing Company is planning a whiskey and bourbon distillery on Canal Street in Southington. Company officials hope to open in March.
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Kinsmen Brewing owners looking to open distillery in Southington  
Albert Ruggiero, co-owner of Paradise Hills Vineyard, pours a swirl slushie made with cabernet and apple wines at the winery at 15 Windswept Hill Road in Wallingford. 
Albert Ruggiero, co-owner of Paradise Hills Vineyard, pours a swirl slushie made with cabernet and apple wines at the winery at 15 Windswept Hill Road in Wallingford. 
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Wallingford wineries offer special summer drinks 
Ruben Collado, owner of the newly opened El Rincón Latino Restaurant at 81 W. Main St. in Meriden. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Ruben Collado, owner of the newly opened El Rincón Latino Restaurant at 81 W. Main St. in Meriden. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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New Latino eatery opens in downtown Meriden
Sophia Lemus, 15, of Meriden, holds a plate of tacos, left, and a Quesadilla Rancheras dish, right, at the new Tacos Mi Nacho on Broad Street in Meriden on Tuesday. Lemus is the daughter of Luis Lemus and Claudia Sanchez, the owners of Tacos Mi Nacho.
Sophia Lemus, 15, of Meriden, holds a plate of tacos, left, and a Quesadilla Rancheras dish, right, at the new Tacos Mi Nacho on Broad Street in Meriden on Tuesday. Lemus is the daughter of Luis Lemus and Claudia Sanchez, the owners of Tacos Mi Nacho.
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Tacos Mi Nacho perseveres through pandemic to open new Meriden restaurant