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The governor announced that Connecticut residents who are fully vaccinated will be able to get a free drink at participating restaurants. In order to get a free drink, residents must show their vaccination card at particular restaurants across Connecticut. The #CTDrinksOnUs campaign will take place from May 19 to 31. A food purchase is required and there is a limit…

In order to get a free drink, residents must show their vaccination card at particular restaurants across Connecticut. The #CTDrinksOnUs campaign will take place from May 19 to 31.

Beginning next month, venues are set to begin hosting events like weddings and banquets. The preparations come after Governor Lamont announced rollbacks in COVID-19 restrictions set to begin in May.

With more vaccines, relaxed indoor dining rules, and warmer weather on the horizon, restaurants continue to serve more people, but some are having a tough time bringing staff on board.

March 16, 2020, was a difficult day for restaurant and bar owners in the state. One year ago, they woke up not knowing it would end up being their last day serving customers in-person for months. Now with familiar faces returning so is owner Marisa Bramato’s optimism for the future of Esca Restaurant & Wine Bar in Middletown. “Never did…

One year ago, bars and restaurants had to suddenly close in-person dining due to coronavirus concerns. At the time, no one knew the closures and changes would stretch on for months.

Super Bowl celebrations will look different this year at local restaurants because of the pandemic, but they are still looking for ways to satisfy diners’ cravings.

With winter looming, Connecticut restaurants are working to keep outdoor dining going.

As the state begins phase 1 of reopening, retailers, restaurants and malls are prepping for the first day of Gov. Ned Lamont’s plans to open the state. At Connecticut Post Mall, you can see the signs of change before you walk in the door. “All the entrances into the mall have been labeled either exit on one side or entrance…

The Connecticut Post Mall is making changes to prepare a safe environment for customers who return on Wednesday

Measuring at least six feet between tables, restaurant workers in West Hartford are spending the weekend preparing to reopen. According to Gov. Ned Lamont’s phase 1 reopening plan, Connecticut restaurants will soon be able to do something they haven’t done in months: seat customers and wait on tables, at least outside. “We’re trying to build the patio with a...

While Connecticut may be behind many other states because of the severity of the coronavirus pandemic here, the reopening is coming. For restaurants, the experience will likely be dramatically different.   Within a matter of weeks restaurants like Westbrook Lobster in Clinton will reopen at a limited capacity.   It probably won’t be what diners are used to. “We...

As restaurants around the state prepare to reopen, many are trying to navigate what dining might look like in the future

Passover and Easter are not only time for reflection but usually a day for a family feast. Food will undoubtedly still be part of family tradition, although the feasts will be smaller this time around.  “It’s definitely different. No doubt about it,” said Zach Shuman. Schuman runs the Union Kitchen, a West Hartford restaurant adapting to current rules. Shuman...

More than 160 restaurants from throughout the state are taking part in CT EATS WEEK, which runs from Feb. 24 to March 1. Restaurants around Connecticut will offer an array of choices, which will include prix fixe menus, specials, discounts and more, according to the Connecticut Restaurant Association. You can find the menus online here. “We are thrilled to have…

Uber Eats revealed Friday the top restaurants and items ordered from Connecticut residents. Connecticut diners had placed 7,258,533 orders with Uber Eats since it launched here in August 2016. Top 10 Restaurants: Garden Catering (Fairfield): 20,230 orders in 2019 Cody’s Diner (New Haven): 19,521 Duchess Restaurant (Norwalk): 17,194 Post Road Diner (Norwalk): 16,358 Andros Diner (Fairfield): 15,950 Garden Catering (Stamford):…