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Former Hollywood Mogul Tries to Wipe out $3M Debt to Mohegan Sun
A former Hollywood executive, who allegedly owes more than $2.7 million in unpaid markers to the Mohegan Sun Casino in Montville, Connecticut, is reportedly trying to get out of his gambling debt. The case involves Ron Meyer, the co-founder of Creative Arts Agency and Universal Studios chief operating officer between 1995 and 2013.
Authorities renew alcohol ban at seven recreation areas in CT
State environmental officials have renewed a temporary alcohol ban at more than a half-dozen boat launches and state forests where increased crowds and unruly behavior have been reported in recent years. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced this week that the new bans would remain in effect through Nov. 10. The 90-day ban prohibits alcohol at the Beach ...
New CT restaurant focus is fine dining, ‘authentic’ food. Guest said it had ‘my taste buds dancing’
Rossetta Salmon has brought the flavorful food of her beloved island nation to Connecticut with a twist not often seen here: a fine dining setting. The tables are covered in white linen, a vase of fresh flowers on each table and silverware place settings. They have a bar with specialty cocktails. Guests get that Jamaican vibe with photographs of the island’s famous sites and eat to the sounds of old school classic Reggae. “I’ve watched Jamaican restaurants serve mainly grab and go,” Salmon said. “Nothing wrong with that, but I wanted a setting that was fine dining.”
South Asian grocery store opens in East Hartford
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A new grocery store opened in East Hartford on Friday, bringing food from South Asia. New York-based Apna Bazar Farmers Market offers thousands of products from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The 23,000 square foot space used to be a Big Y in the School Street Square plaza on Ellington Road. […]
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