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Joe DeFrancesco III prepares a potato field for planting at DeFrancesco Farms in Northford, Thurs., Mar. 26, 2020. Businesses across the state are worried about the impact of the coronavirus, even the ones considered “essential” like farmers’ markets and garden centers. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Local markets and garden centers prepare to open amid virus concerns

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Joe DeFrancesco III prepares a potato field for planting at DeFrancesco Farms in Northford, Thurs., Mar. 26, 2020. Businesses across the state are worried about the impact of the coronavirus, even the ones considered “essential” like farmers’ markets and garden centers. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Local markets and garden centers prepare to open amid virus concerns
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The great donut debate is on! VOTE on your favorite 
Kristen Dearborn makes blueberry dark chocolate pancakes using whole grain pancake mix. Kristen Dearborn, special to Record-Journal
Kristen Dearborn makes blueberry dark chocolate pancakes using whole grain pancake mix. Kristen Dearborn, special to Record-Journal
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HEALTHY LIVING: 5 tips for making healthier dessert choices
Head Bartender Anthony Dorsey makes a “Metal Maker” drink at Knuckleheads in Wallingford on Wednesday.
Head Bartender Anthony Dorsey makes a “Metal Maker” drink at Knuckleheads in Wallingford on Wednesday.
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Experimentation part of the culture at Knuckleheads in Wallingford
Saints Peter and Paul Church members, left to right, Dorothy Riccio, of Wallingford, Cynthia Szymaszek, of Meriden, Carmel-Lynn Brandi, of Wallingford and Mary Henclik, of Wallingford, prepare on Wednesday for the annual pierogi sale at the church on North Orchard Street in Wallingford.Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Saints Peter and Paul Church members, left to right, Dorothy Riccio, of Wallingford, Cynthia Szymaszek, of Meriden, Carmel-Lynn Brandi, of Wallingford and Mary Henclik, of Wallingford, prepare on Wednesday for the annual pierogi sale at the church on North Orchard Street in Wallingford.Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Wallingford church kicks off seasonal pierogi sale
Sweet Claude
Sweet Claude
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Sweet Claude’s Ice Cream, other ice cream shops open for the season this weekend
Neil Bukowski, owner of Neil
Neil Bukowski, owner of Neil
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Neil’s Donuts in Wallingford plans to expand to Middletown this summer
Food at Fire at the Ridge restaurant.
Food at Fire at the Ridge restaurant.
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Q&A with Powder Ridge’s food director
McDonald
McDonald
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Shamrock Shake back at McDonald’s, new item added
Robert Boyles is owner of Cockeyed Crow Bar & Grill. His daughter, Lindsay Boyles, is manager of the new business at 630 Washington Ave., North Haven. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Robert Boyles is owner of Cockeyed Crow Bar & Grill. His daughter, Lindsay Boyles, is manager of the new business at 630 Washington Ave., North Haven. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Longtime Meriden bar owners open Cockeyed Crow Bar & Grill in North Haven
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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
Rosie O
Rosie O
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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
Spencer Sheades, 4, of Wallingford, waits for help from mother Jennifer before frosting his cupcake during a cupcake decorating class at Alyssa
Spencer Sheades, 4, of Wallingford, waits for help from mother Jennifer before frosting his cupcake during a cupcake decorating class at Alyssa
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Cake decorating classes at Alyssa’s Cakery in Wallingford provides holiday fun
Record-Journal reporter Everett Bishop, Bailey Wright, Lauren Sellew, and Jeniece Roman taste-test six types of candy cane flavors to pick out the best, while in the newspaper
Record-Journal reporter Everett Bishop, Bailey Wright, Lauren Sellew, and Jeniece Roman taste-test six types of candy cane flavors to pick out the best, while in the newspaper
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Butter rum candy canes? We ranked some of the weirdest candy cane flavors out there
The Eatery co-owner Jon Masella puts together their "Mayflower Wrap" with house-roasted turkey breast, maple roasted sweet potatoes, apple-cornbread stuffing, and pear cranberry sauce, while in the eatery in Wallingford on Nov. 21, 2019. | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
The Eatery co-owner Jon Masella puts together their "Mayflower Wrap" with house-roasted turkey breast, maple roasted sweet potatoes, apple-cornbread stuffing, and pear cranberry sauce, while in the eatery in Wallingford on Nov. 21, 2019. | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
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Thanksgiving dinner as a sandwich (or wrap) can’t be beat at these local eateries
Hostess Sarena Salmeri.
Hostess Sarena Salmeri.
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Prohibition-themed bar The Manhattan opens on Eden Avenue in Southington
Left to right, co-owners Glenn Murphy and Matthew and Shannon Oneto talk about their new Rogue Coffee Company business.
Left to right, co-owners Glenn Murphy and Matthew and Shannon Oneto talk about their new Rogue Coffee Company business.
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Wallingford coffee company rolls out traveling coffee truck
Co-owner Kevin Staehley poses outside Yankee Cider Co.
Co-owner Kevin Staehley poses outside Yankee Cider Co.
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Yankee Cider Co. adds taproom, seasonal ciders