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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

Longtime Meriden bar owners open Cockeyed Crow Bar & Grill in North Haven

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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

Longtime Meriden bar owners open Cockeyed Crow Bar & Grill in North Haven

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Former Taino Smokehouse, Hell’s Kitchen chef Van Hurd joins Riverhouse Catering as new executive chef

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Taste testing dairy free coffee drinks from Dunkin and Starbucks

Joey Perazella holds 7-month-old son Jackson as wife Johanna talks about their Perkatory Coffee Roasters coffee shop at 725 Main St., Middletown, on Friday. The couple is working to open a location in Southington’s Factory Square in a month or so. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Joey Perazella holds 7-month-old son Jackson as wife Johanna talks about their Perkatory Coffee Roasters coffee shop at 725 Main St., Middletown, on Friday. The couple is working to open a location in Southington’s Factory Square in a month or so. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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Middletown’s Perkatory plans second coffee shop in Southington

This Dec. 31, 2019 photo shows four baked potatoes resting on a rack in Amagansett, N.Y. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil on the bottom shelf of the oven in case any of the juices drip. After washing and drying the potatoes, coat them with either a little regular Crisco shortening or olive oil. Then prick them four or five times with a fork to let steam escape while they are baking. After an hour of baking, stick the end of a...

This Dec. 31, 2019 photo shows four baked potatoes resting on a rack in Amagansett, N.Y. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil on the bottom shelf of the oven in case any of the juices drip. After washing and drying the potatoes, coat them with either a little regular Crisco shortening or olive oil. Then prick them four or five times with a fork to let steam escape while they are baking. After an hour of baking, stick the end of a...

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The perfect baked potato begins with russets

Cais Yee Tran, owner of Coji Kitchen, a new restaurant at 1230 Queen St. in Southington, Thurs., Jan. 16, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Cais Yee Tran, owner of Coji Kitchen, a new restaurant at 1230 Queen St. in Southington, Thurs., Jan. 16, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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COji Kitchen opens with a mix of Asian cuisine in Southington

Keith Bishop pours a sample of Happley Impeared wine at Bishop

Keith Bishop pours a sample of Happley Impeared wine at Bishop

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Wine in winter: Passport program kicks off featuring Wallingford vineyards

Amore Apizza owner Eddie Conniff makes pizza at his shop in Wallingford. Bailey Wright, Record-Journal

Amore Apizza owner Eddie Conniff makes pizza at his shop in Wallingford. Bailey Wright, Record-Journal

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Buffaque pizza stacks up at Amore Apizza in Wallingford

Krysten Morillo, left, and Jacob Rodrigues, both of Terryville, play Guitar Hero at GameCraft Arcade and Bar in the Factory Square building in Southington on Wednesday. The business features retro arcade games and local beers and cocktails. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Krysten Morillo, left, and Jacob Rodrigues, both of Terryville, play Guitar Hero at GameCraft Arcade and Bar in the Factory Square building in Southington on Wednesday. The business features retro arcade games and local beers and cocktails. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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GameCraft arcade and bar opens 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

A salad with citrus-champagne vinaigrette, pictured at the Record-Journal office on Jan. 3, 2019. The recipe comes from "Two Healthy Kitchens." | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal

A salad with citrus-champagne vinaigrette, pictured at the Record-Journal office on Jan. 3, 2019. The recipe comes from "Two Healthy Kitchens." | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal

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A citrus-champagne vinaigrette salad recipe to kick start your new year

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Sweet Cioccolata chocolate shop expanding storefront, products in Wallingford

Taste testing dairy free coffee drinks from Dunkin and Starbucks

Local restaurants and shops offer Valentine’s Day menus and treats

Southington’s Kinsmen Brewing Co., Sauced expanding partnership

Former Taino Smokehouse, Hell’s Kitchen chef Van Hurd joins Riverhouse Catering as new executive chef

CT Chocolate Trail includes stops in Meriden, Wallingford

Area lawmakers weigh-in on looming toll vote

Wallingford mayor dedicates day to longtime YMCA employee

Vacant Southington college campus could become medical offices

Shoppers hunt bargains as Macy’s in Westfield Meriden prepares to close

Police: Cruiser crashed into parked car, injuring two in Southington

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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

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

Chicken bacon ranch poutine.

Chicken bacon ranch poutine.

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Poutine Gourmet serves up bacon jalapeno cheese curd fries, other variations of Canadian classic