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5 ways to enjoy the fruit you bring home from apple picking this fall
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New Mexican bakery slated for downtown Wallingford plaza
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Busy back-to-school season calls for easy sheet-pan suppers
Kristen Dearborn in the kitchen with her niece, Lila Yerman, to prepare a healthy lunch. |Kristen Dearborn, special to Record-Journal
Kristen Dearborn in the kitchen with her niece, Lila Yerman, to prepare a healthy lunch. |Kristen Dearborn, special to Record-Journal
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HEALTHY LIVING: 5 tips for preparing healthy school lunches 
Rick Sabatucci, owner of Meriden-based Perfect Image Painting, paints the front doors of the former Zandri’s Stillwood Inn at 1074 S. Colony Road, Wallingford, on Tuesday. The Zandri family is converting the banquet hall into climate-controlled storage. The facility will have about 55 separate units in a variety of sizes. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Rick Sabatucci, owner of Meriden-based Perfect Image Painting, paints the front doors of the former Zandri’s Stillwood Inn at 1074 S. Colony Road, Wallingford, on Tuesday. The Zandri family is converting the banquet hall into climate-controlled storage. The facility will have about 55 separate units in a variety of sizes. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Zandri’s Stillwood Inn makes transition to storage, off-site catering
Alfonso Mascolo, owner of Kensington based Mascolo Electric, installs new LED lighting at Nonnie
Alfonso Mascolo, owner of Kensington based Mascolo Electric, installs new LED lighting at Nonnie
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Pies, cakes focus for new Southington bakery
Jose Guartan prepares one of several variety of juice drinks offered inside his La Azogueñita Deli & Restaurant at 448 Center St. in Meriden on Friday. Guartan and family are opening a second location, La Azogueñita Deli & Juice Bar in Wallingford later this month. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Jose Guartan prepares one of several variety of juice drinks offered inside his La Azogueñita Deli & Restaurant at 448 Center St. in Meriden on Friday. Guartan and family are opening a second location, La Azogueñita Deli & Juice Bar in Wallingford later this month. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Meriden Ecuadorian deli, juice bar to open second location in Wallingford
Owen Estee, left, and Zach Appel, right, Acalanes High School Varsity Lacrosse players, carries some of the boxes as they volunteer at the White Pony Express on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. Both launched Lacrosse Against Hunger, to offer lacrosse coaching sessions to 7-14 year olds in exchange for a charitable donation to White Pony Express during the COVID-19 pandemic.All money raised goes directly to White Pony Express through Lacrosse Against Hunger
Owen Estee, left, and Zach Appel, right, Acalanes High School Varsity Lacrosse players, carries some of the boxes as they volunteer at the White Pony Express on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. Both launched Lacrosse Against Hunger, to offer lacrosse coaching sessions to 7-14 year olds in exchange for a charitable donation to White Pony Express during the COVID-19 pandemic.All money raised goes directly to White Pony Express through Lacrosse Against Hunger
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2 teen lacrosse players score goal in fight against hunger
Greg Sharon, of Madison, owns the new Taco Pacifico in Yalesville, seen here on Wednesday. Taco Pacifico is opening in September in the former Village Green Bar and Grille at 97 Chapel St. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Greg Sharon, of Madison, owns the new Taco Pacifico in Yalesville, seen here on Wednesday. Taco Pacifico is opening in September in the former Village Green Bar and Grille at 97 Chapel St. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Taco Pacifico to open tortilleria, takeout in Wallingford next month
Kristen Dearborn prepares a summer salad with in-season fruits and vegetables.
Kristen Dearborn prepares a summer salad with in-season fruits and vegetables.
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HEALTHY LIVING: 5 tips for making a delicious summer salad
Darrell Lucas, owner of Illiano’s Restaurant-Pizzeria of Meriden, sticks a Made in Meriden label on a jar of pickles as Carrie Teele looks on Friday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Darrell Lucas, owner of Illiano’s Restaurant-Pizzeria of Meriden, sticks a Made in Meriden label on a jar of pickles as Carrie Teele looks on Friday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Extra zucchini? Here’s some ways to get creative with fresh produce from your farmers’ market
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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
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