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New York and New Jersey restaurant chains are expanding into Connecticut. Here's where.

People aren't the only things coming into Connecticut from the Empire State - restaurants are migrating here as well. In the past year, a number of eateries from both the New York and New Jersey area have opened outposts in Connecticut. The restaurants offer everything from Mediterranean cuisine to classic smash burgers, and bring that iconic Tri-State Area flare to the Nutmeg State.

Connecticut · 7d
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These 7 Old-School Connecticut Lunch Spots Will Fill You Up For Around $10

Want to find the best old-school lunch spots in Connecticut without emptying your wallet?. These 7 legendary Connecticut lunch spots serve up big flavors and even bigger memories!. 1. Capitol Lunch (New Britain) There’s a sign on the front of this place that says “Hot Dogs” and “Famous Sauce,” and...

Connecticut · 5d
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This Quiet Connecticut Buffet Serves An All-You-Can-Eat Feast For Surprisingly Affordable Prices (Yes, Seriously)

Buffets are dangerous for anyone who loves getting their money’s worth. You arrive thinking you’ll have a sensible plate, and suddenly you’re considering another round because something across the room looks too good to ignore. Now imagine finding one that doesn’t make your wallet nervous. One...

Wethersfield, CT · 9d
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This Middle-Of-Nowhere Connecticut Country Barn Serves The State’s Most Incredible Steaks

Nobody ever looked at a barn and thought, “That’s where I’m having the best meal of my life,” and yet here we are. The Steak Loft in Mystic, Connecticut is exactly that barn, and it’s been proving people wrong about barns for a long time.

Connecticut · 3d
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This Connecticut Restaurant Is In The Middle Of Nowhere, Yet It Keeps Drawing Hungry Visitors

Most restaurants make life easy by opening somewhere busy. Plenty of passing traffic, lots of nearby businesses, and a steady stream of people looking for dinner. But what happens when a restaurant is nowhere near all that?. One Connecticut restaurant proves that an out-of-the-way location doesn’t necessarily stop hungry people...

Barkhamsted, CT · 3d

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For Over 130 Years, This Connecticut Burger Joint Has Served Classic Burgers Without Changing Its Famous Recipe

Imagine finding a burger place that’s been doing its thing for more than a century. Most restaurants are lucky to survive a few decades, so that kind of history is pretty remarkable. And apparently, changing the famous recipe hasn’t been part of the plan. One Connecticut burger institution...

New Haven, CT · 4d

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Popular Stonington Restaurant To Close After 32 Years: 'You Made It The Special Place'

A longtime Connecticut restaurant known for its French and Asian-inspired dishes is preparing to serve its final meals after more than three decades. Water Street Cafe, at 143 Water St. in Stonington Borough, will close for good after dinner service on Saturday, Nov. 7. Owners Stephanie Hayes-Houliha…

Stonington, CT · 4d

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LongHorn Steakhouse to replace Bahama Breeze at Smith Haven Mall

LongHorn Steakhouse is coming to the former Bahama Breeze space at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, a mall representative confirmed to Greater Long Island. The steakhouse will occupy the standalone restaurant site at the southern end of the mall property, fronting Middle Country Road. Mike Marti, a spokesperson for...

Lake Grove, NY · 4d

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Umberto’s Is Coming to Jericho as Sign Goes Up at Shopping Plaza

Umberto’s is preparing to open in Jericho, with its name already displayed on the roadside sign at Jericho Shopping & Office Plaza on Jericho Turnpike. Photos taken by LongIsland.com show the Umberto’s name in red script near the top of the shopping center’s directory. A separate image of the future location shows unfinished sections of the storefront and covered windows as the space undergoes work.

Jericho, NY · 2d

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Eight Waterbury eateries, including a bowling alley, cited for serious health violations in August

WATERBURY - Health department inspectors visited 37 Waterbury establishments that serve or sell food in August and cited eight, including a diner and a bowling alley, for serious violations. Health officials visited 38 establishments in July and cited four with serious violations. Priority violations are considered the most serious and...

Waterbury, CT · 4d

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Connecticut Has A German Sausage Factory Dating Back To 1933 That Still Keeps Old-World Traditions Alive

Imagine learning a family sausage recipe from someone who learned it from their grandparents. Now think about how much history could fit into a business that’s been around since 1933. Pretty impressive, isn’t it?. Old-fashioned sausage making involves more than mixing meat with seasoning. There are techniques to...

New Haven, CT · 10d

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Uncle Giuseppe’s rides viral donut trend with two new fall flavors

The launch underscores how grocers are increasingly using innovative bakery products and seasonal flavors to drive store traffic and create excitement around fresh food departments

Melville, NY · 1d

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From Mass. to Maine, these 6 New England pizzerias stand out

Food enthusiasts in Massachusetts and across New England have new bragging rights, as a national roundup of the country's most acclaimed pizzerias highlights several local culinary heavyweights. According to a state-by-state guide of award-winning pizza destinations published by Food & Wine, the region is home to internationally recognized pizzaiolos, century-old...

Massachusetts · 7d

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Skip NYC And Head To This Connecticut Small Town For Old-Fashioned Eats, Traditional Italian Pizza, And An Artisan Bakery

If you're looking for a destination for a foodie's dream getaway, New York City is probably high on your list. It's one of the most famous food cities in the world, and NYC is teeming with excellent restaurants. But let's say you've been there, looking for something different, don't wish to spend quite as much, or all the above. Allow us to introduce your new favorite town: Kent, Connecticut. Just over two hours from NYC, Kent is one of the most foodie-friendly towns in the United States.

Kent, CT · 3d

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3 Connecticut Cheesecake Factory restaurants have 'most loved' status

The Cheesecake Factory, which has been the focus of recent sparring by two presidents, is one of the most popular restaurant chains in Connecticut.

Connecticut · 3d

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LongHorn Steakhouse plots takeover of Olive Garden sister restaurant at mall with Macy’s and Zara

LONGHORN Steakhouse has plotted a takeover of one of its sister restaurants. The chain has been named as a Bahama Breeze replacement as part of its mass closure plan. LongHorn Steakhouse will replace one of the few remaining Bahama Breeze locations in Lake Grove, New York, at the Smith Haven Mall.

Lake Grove, NY · 1d

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Babylon Village Farmers Market moving indoors for colder months

Starting Sunday, Nov. 8, and continuing twice a month, customers can head to Great South Bay Brewery in Bay Shore.

Suffolk County, NY · 2d

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Compare Fresh Adds Full-Service Grocery Option In Hempstead, NY

José Luis and Lisset Ureña have opened Compare Fresh at 159 Main St. in downtown Hempstead, New York, joined at the Oct. 30 grand opening by the Hempstead Chamber of Commerce and civic leaders, according to a news release from Associated Supermarket Group. The store features fresh produce,...

Hempstead, NY · 2d

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Running Back to New Fu Run (Great Neck, NY)

When Seth Birdoff, the Admin of the Facebook Group, Great Neck Food And Restaurants, invited me to join him and a few friends for his photoshoot at New Fu Run in Great Neck, he didn’t have to ask twice! It was a treat to watch him in action and a chance to try many of their great dishes.

Great Neck, NY · 2d