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Mystic Restaurant, Chef Win James Beard Nominations
Two Connecticut chefs and a wine and beverages program are advancing in the prestigious James Beard Foundation culinary awards program.

Two Connecticut chefs and a wine and beverages program are advancing in the prestigious James Beard Foundation culinary awards program.

Two Connecticut chefs and a wine and beverages program are advancing in the prestigious James Beard Foundation culinary awards program.
A local bakery intends to add outdoor seating at its downtown location.
A heralded and expanding restaurant is planning a second location in Connecticut.
Plans submitted to the town include the addition of two popular restaurants, a coffee shop, and other tenants.
A restaurant where "classic American comfort food meets Italian-inspired favorites" is now open in Milford.
The establishment's owner said the bar has closed after four years, citing high expenses.
Two staples in Noank are shutting their doors. One of the businesses has been around for over a century.
Following a successful soft opening on Wednesday, the new wine bar on Center Street will open to the public this weekend.
"Please come raise a glass with us as we remember and celebrate the amazing woman she was and always will be," the restaurant wrote.
The restaurant is currently closed for renovations and will reopen with a new concept from the famous chef.
The new eatery will bring all-you-can-eat dining to Hartford, offering diverse flavors and fresh ingredients from the Asian nation.
A new restaurant with both delivery and dine-in options will serve area beach communities.
A local sandwich shop that's served the community for decades is for sale.
The restaurant will be temporarily closed as the family grieves the loss.
A bartender who's been serving drinks for over three decades is encountering health issues.
The sixth location in the state of a popular pizza chain has opened in New London.
A diner that's been a staple of a Connecticut community is among several businesses recovering after a fire tore through a building Tuesday.
A spot that's been a downtown staple for more than a decade has permanently closed.
The owners made the announcement recently with "incredibly heavy hearts."
Restaurants and chefs were shortlisted for the prestigious culinary awards Wednesday.
Restaurants and chefs were shortlisted for the prestigious culinary awards Wednesday.
A business with a Winsted location is opening a second store, offering prepared foods and locally sourced meat and dairy.
"Although our time in Groton was not long, it has and always will have a special place in our hearts," the restaurant shared.
A restaurant and bar that has served a Connecticut community for 17 years will close.
Nearly 20 establishments will participate in the event, which offers prix-fixe meals and limited-time menu items.
A restaurant serving "authentic" flavors in an "upscale atmosphere" has shuttered its doors for good.
The Italian-themed eatery is now serving its full menu and has received "great support," the owner said.
A new shop serving coffee, tea, and more is moving into a recently vacated space.
The eatery recently had its “soft” opening with limited hours and catering, with its regular hours coming soon, according to the owners.
The new establishment "brings authentic Italian tradition to the table with a modern touch."
The owner said the announcement was "one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to type."
The fast-growing chain specializing in acai bowls and smoothies will have a grand opening celebration this weekend.
The Connecticut Restaurant Association announced the winners of its annual CRAZIES awards in a celebration at Foxwoods Resort.
The restaurant was a finalist for the best in the state, and its chefs also received a nomination.
A new restaurant in a prominent location promises to be "a modern dining destination" and is taking steps toward opening.
One restaurant at Foxwoods Resort Casino will soon close to welcome the "flagship location" of a well-known pizzeria.
A deli and take-out establishment along with the property it's on are for sale in Milford.
The popular spot has grown considerably over the last 15 years.
A restaurant with an Old Lyme location will open at the former site of a cafe that had been in business for over 30 years.