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A beloved CT restaurant that gave out free meals to hundreds closed for good
Craig’s Kitchen, the popular Connecticut soul food restaurant, has closed its doors for good after weeks of speculation. The Rockville restaurant, owned by chef and entrepreneur Craig Williams, opened up back in 2017 and quickly became a popular destination for those seeking a hearty plate of Southern-style soul food. During the pandemic, Williams became known for his community involvement and ...
CT restaurateur settles with building owner over unpaid rent. Second spot closed temporarily
The high-profile owner of a trendy Connecticut restaurant — embroiled for months in a dispute over tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent and under threat of eviction — has paid off the bill and agreed to make monthly rent payments on the first of every month, according to court documents. Gina Luari, owner of downtown’s The Place 2 Be, paid off the $95,000 bill, which covered what was ...
After Years In Business, Popular Restaurant Has Closed Massachusetts Location
Massachusetts continues to feel the effects of inflation and post-pandemic struggles. Residents are tightening their belts as they are focusing on trying to pay for everyday necessities while keeping a roof over their heads. Spending money on luxury-based items or eating out has fallen to the bottom of the priority list. This shift in priorities has led to the continuation of businesses shutting down in Massachusetts.
$100,000 Cash5 winning lottery tickets sold in Ellington and Bloomfield this week
WALLINGFORD, Conn. — Just days after fall began, good fortune fell into place for two Connecticut Lottery players who won major cash prizes in Ellington and Bloomfield respectively. This week, the Connecticut Lottery’s Cash5 game delivered back-to-back $100,000 winners. The first big victory came on Wednesday, when a...
You can see rescue dogs backflip at The Big E — but for them, it’s just playtime
FrizzB. Dawg, a rescue mudi, flies through the air in a backflip in front of a large crowd at The Big E. At the same time, her owner tosses a flying disc end over end in the air. She snatches the flying disc mid-air. And the crowd begins to cheer.
The Big E 2024: Everything TikTok star Mikayla Nogueira ate at the fair
The Big E welcomed back a TikTok star to its West Springfield fairgrounds this year. On Tuesday, beauty guru and Massachusetts native Mikayla Nogueira posted a video to her TikTok page with friends and husband, Cody Hawken. Nogueira documented everything the group tried while at the fair. “We go every...
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