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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 
A tray of creme filled sandwich cookies freshly coated with milk chocolate at Sweet Cioccolata, 28 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford, Thurs., Feb. 6, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
A tray of creme filled sandwich cookies freshly coated with milk chocolate at Sweet Cioccolata, 28 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford, Thurs., Feb. 6, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Sweet Cioccolata chocolate shop expanding storefront, products in Wallingford 
A variety of chocolate hearts available at Sweet Cioccolata, 28 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford, Thurs., Feb. 6, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
A variety of chocolate hearts available at Sweet Cioccolata, 28 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford, Thurs., Feb. 6, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Local restaurants and shops offer Valentine’s Day menus and treats
Pizza maker John Carragher checks on a “Hot Lips” pie at Sauced, an eatery located adjacent to the Kinsmen Brewing Co., 409 Canal St., Southington, on Tuesday. The “Hot Lips” artisanal pizza is made with red sauce, mozzarella, soppressata, red pepper flakes and a drizzle of honey. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Pizza maker John Carragher checks on a “Hot Lips” pie at Sauced, an eatery located adjacent to the Kinsmen Brewing Co., 409 Canal St., Southington, on Tuesday. The “Hot Lips” artisanal pizza is made with red sauce, mozzarella, soppressata, red pepper flakes and a drizzle of honey. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Southington’s Kinsmen Brewing Co., Sauced expanding partnership 
Jane Costello, of Meriden, shops Tuesday for Valentine’s Day chocolate gifts for her grandson at Thompson Chocolate, 80 S. Vine St. in Meriden. Costello shops at the store around the holidays, including her birthday, which falls on Valentine’s Day. Thompson Chocolate is one of 18 stops on the Connecticut Chocolate Trail. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Jane Costello, of Meriden, shops Tuesday for Valentine’s Day chocolate gifts for her grandson at Thompson Chocolate, 80 S. Vine St. in Meriden. Costello shops at the store around the holidays, including her birthday, which falls on Valentine’s Day. Thompson Chocolate is one of 18 stops on the Connecticut Chocolate Trail. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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CT Chocolate Trail includes stops in Meriden, Wallingford
Alan Giacco, owner of Alan’s Cup n’ Saucer Restaurant, 443 Colony St., Meriden, Mon., Feb. 3, 2020. Giacco is looking to retire after 35 years in business. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Alan Giacco, owner of Alan’s Cup n’ Saucer Restaurant, 443 Colony St., Meriden, Mon., Feb. 3, 2020. Giacco is looking to retire after 35 years in business. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Alan’s Cup n’ Saucer owner looking to retire, north end diner for sale
Brewer Mike Wilkie adds rice to the beginning stage of a batch of beer to help filter the water at Kinsmen Brewing Co. in Southington on Jan. 15, 2020. | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
Brewer Mike Wilkie adds rice to the beginning stage of a batch of beer to help filter the water at Kinsmen Brewing Co. in Southington on Jan. 15, 2020. | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
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Behind the scenes with the brew team at Kinsmen Brewing Co. in Southington
Clockwise from bottom, Texas nachos, Buffalo wings, Cobb salad, and fried calamari at Double Play Cafe, 320 Main St., Wallingford. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Clockwise from bottom, Texas nachos, Buffalo wings, Cobb salad, and fried calamari at Double Play Cafe, 320 Main St., Wallingford. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Wings, nachos and beer on tap for Super Bowl Sunday at Double Play Cafe in Wallingford 
Grandpa’s Best co-owner Gary McNeff bottles up a fresh batch of original Sweet & Mild barbecue sauce, at the Hands on Hartford kitchen on Monday, Jan. 27. Photos by Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
Grandpa’s Best co-owner Gary McNeff bottles up a fresh batch of original Sweet & Mild barbecue sauce, at the Hands on Hartford kitchen on Monday, Jan. 27. Photos by Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
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Meriden couple behind Grandpa’s Best barbecue sauces and rubs 
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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
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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