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Mike Truss, chef and owner of Craft Kitchen stands at the unfinished bar area at the future Craft Kitchen restaurant in Plantsville on Friday afternoon March 31, 2023. Mike says he would like to open sometime next month in May. Bill Shettle Special to the Record-Journal

Craft Kitchen owner looks to start downtown Southington location

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Mike Truss, chef and owner of Craft Kitchen stands at the unfinished bar area at the future Craft Kitchen restaurant in Plantsville on Friday afternoon March 31, 2023. Mike says he would like to open sometime next month in May. Bill Shettle Special to the Record-Journal

Craft Kitchen owner looks to start downtown Southington location

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for Oven-Fried Potato and Cheese Tacos Dorados.

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for Oven-Fried Potato and Cheese Tacos Dorados.

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Cheesy, oven-baked potato tacos evoke L.A.’s innovative tortilla scene

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for oven-fried potato and cheese tacos dorados. (Milk Street via AP)

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for oven-fried potato and cheese tacos dorados. (Milk Street via AP)

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Cheesy, oven-baked potato tacos evoke Los Angeles’ innovative tortilla scene

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Sans-Souci restaurant in Meriden steers clear of COVID, reaches 30 years

La BoriChina celebrated its grand opening at 105 Meriden Road in Waterbury on Monday, July 10.

La BoriChina celebrated its grand opening at 105 Meriden Road in Waterbury on Monday, July 10.

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Latin-Chinese fusion restaurant La BoriChina celebrates grand opening in Waterbury

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Time to empty the freezer? This cook challenged herself to make a week of meals with forgotten food

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One easy step boosts supermarket tomatoes for Mediterranean chopped salad

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Authentic Jamaican food truck coming to South Broad St. in Meriden

Amy Olmstead, a Wolcott resident, finished work on her truck That Hits the Spot this summer and opened at 1608 Meriden-Watebury Turnpike in Southington. Photos by Eric Cotton, Record-Journal

Amy Olmstead, a Wolcott resident, finished work on her truck That Hits the Spot this summer and opened at 1608 Meriden-Watebury Turnpike in Southington. Photos by Eric Cotton, Record-Journal

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Food truck opens on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington

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This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for creamy asparagus pasta. (Milk Street via AP)

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for creamy asparagus pasta. (Milk Street via AP)

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Best places in Meriden, Wallingford to indulge in delicious linguine

Sherice Griffin, of Meriden, left, and mother Sharon Little-Drew, of Hartford, owners of Southern Dishes, Seafood & Desserts, a new restaurant in the Ocean State Job Lots and Lowe

Sherice Griffin, of Meriden, left, and mother Sharon Little-Drew, of Hartford, owners of Southern Dishes, Seafood & Desserts, a new restaurant in the Ocean State Job Lots and Lowe

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Southern-style restaurant bringing hungry traffic to Meriden’s Ocean State plaza

A "Coming Soon" sign for NOTO Americano placed next to the former Zingarella Pizzeria & Ice Cream Cafe at 83 W. Main St. in Southington, Tuesday, August 22, 2023. A winner of Food Network’s “Chopped” and a local restaurateur are teaming up to open NOTO Americano in the former Zingarella Pizzeria & Ice Cream Cafe. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

A "Coming Soon" sign for NOTO Americano placed next to the former Zingarella Pizzeria & Ice Cream Cafe at 83 W. Main St. in Southington, Tuesday, August 22, 2023. A winner of Food Network’s “Chopped” and a local restaurateur are teaming up to open NOTO Americano in the former Zingarella Pizzeria & Ice Cream Cafe. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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Food Network's 'Chopped' winner and restaurateur cousin join forces to launch NOTO Americano in Plantsville

Mike Mingolello, co-owner of One Eyed Willy’s, center, poses with the seafood restaurant’s head chef Dennis Purvis Jr., left, and sous chef Dawn McMahon.

Mike Mingolello, co-owner of One Eyed Willy’s, center, poses with the seafood restaurant’s head chef Dennis Purvis Jr., left, and sous chef Dawn McMahon.

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One Eyed Willy’s co-owner plans Shrimpin’ Ain’t Easy venture at Meriden Mall

Hector Delgado, left, (seen in blue) prepares to snip a ceremonial ribbon next to son Jose along with family members and members of the Southington Chamber of Commerce at Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant at 837 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, Monday, August 21, 2023. Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant reopens on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Hector and Jose Delgado also run Flair Restaurant as well as Mix Fine Cakes & Pastries, both in downtown Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Hector Delgado, left, (seen in blue) prepares to snip a ceremonial ribbon next to son Jose along with family members and members of the Southington Chamber of Commerce at Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant at 837 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, Monday, August 21, 2023. Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant reopens on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Hector and Jose Delgado also run Flair Restaurant as well as Mix Fine Cakes & Pastries, both in downtown Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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New owners reopen Fratelli's Italian Restaurant in Southington

Mike Reed stands in the soon-to-be Krave Cheesesteaks restaurant at 122 Broad St. in Meriden. Reed is in the process of renovating the location. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

Mike Reed stands in the soon-to-be Krave Cheesesteaks restaurant at 122 Broad St. in Meriden. Reed is in the process of renovating the location. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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Coming soon: Krave Cheesesteaks brings fresh, Philly-style sandwiches to Meriden

Wilson Orellana, co-owner of Wooster Street Pizza, poses with wife Thelma at the new business in the former Chef’s Hat Pizza space on Cook Avenue in Meriden, Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Wilson Orellana, co-owner of Wooster Street Pizza, poses with wife Thelma at the new business in the former Chef’s Hat Pizza space on Cook Avenue in Meriden, Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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Wooster Street Pizza opens in former Chef’s Hat location in Meriden

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for oven-fried potato and cheese tacos dorados. (Milk Street via AP)

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for oven-fried potato and cheese tacos dorados. (Milk Street via AP)

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Cheesy, oven-baked potato tacos evoke Los Angeles’ innovative tortilla scene

Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant is seen here on June 30 on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington. Eric Cotton, Record-Journal

Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant is seen here on June 30 on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington. Eric Cotton, Record-Journal

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Flair owners to reopen Fratelli’s Restaurant in Southington

Steve Chehotsky, owner of The Little Rendezvous, swirls sauce on a pizza at the restaurant at 256 Pratt St. in Meriden Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The Little Rendezvous, with its 120 year old coal fired brick oven, received a raving 9.1 review on One Bite from Barstool founder Dave Portnoy. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Steve Chehotsky, owner of The Little Rendezvous, swirls sauce on a pizza at the restaurant at 256 Pratt St. in Meriden Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The Little Rendezvous, with its 120 year old coal fired brick oven, received a raving 9.1 review on One Bite from Barstool founder Dave Portnoy. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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The Little Rendezvous receives big 9.1 rating from Barstool Sports

Angel Ortiz, owner of Old San Juan Restaurant food truck, stands outside his truck parked near Columbus Park in Meriden on Friday afternoon. Ortiz has always worked at restaurants, ranging from Puerto Rican and Italian cuisines, and graduated from the Lincoln Technical Institute culinary arts program in 2012. Photos by Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

Angel Ortiz, owner of Old San Juan Restaurant food truck, stands outside his truck parked near Columbus Park in Meriden on Friday afternoon. Ortiz has always worked at restaurants, ranging from Puerto Rican and Italian cuisines, and graduated from the Lincoln Technical Institute culinary arts program in 2012. Photos by Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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New Puerto Rican food truck opens on Lewis Avenue

A steamed cheeseburger from Ted’s Restaurant. | Ciara Hooks, Record-Journal

A steamed cheeseburger from Ted’s Restaurant. | Ciara Hooks, Record-Journal

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Usher in summer grilling season with National Hamburger Day Sunday