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Iconic Diner Featured On Food Network Opens New Location: CT News

Beloved Shuttered Pizzeria Plans Revival / New Candy Store Announced / Local Staple Closes / Store's Saga Coming To An End & More...

There was plenty of business news across Connecticut this past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories.

Iconic Diner Featured On Food Network Opens New Location

In 2023, former "Real Housewives of New York City" star Bethenny Frankel and her daughter Bryn popped into the original location, which caused a buzz on social media. The diner is renowned for its signature over-the-top milkshakes.>>>Read More.


Shuttered Iconic Pizzeria Announces Plans To Open In A New Town

The iconic pizzeria closed for what appeared to be good after more than 75 years in business, but stunned patrons by announcing plans to reopen and in another town.>>>Read More.

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Shopping Destination Announces New Candy Store

The shopping center announced this week the upcoming arrival of The Nutmeg Sweet Shoppe, set to open next month.>>>>Read More.


Local Staple Closes In Town

The owners said that the decision to close was based on several factors, such as "economic challenges, shifts in the industry, and losing both owners Doug and John in 2020.">>>Read More.

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Flying Scotsman Whisky Bar Holds Grand Opening

Flying Scotsman, which held its grand opening this week, offers finely crafted drinks and more for customers in the city's Wall Street area.>>>Read More.


'buybuyBABY' Saga To Finally End With Store's Closure

Closed and reopened more than a year ago, the baby goods retailer will now, again, shutter for good.>>>Read More.


National Retailer Closes 2 More Stores: Here’s Where

Two more Connecticut stores in the chain are going kaput.>>>Read More.


3 New Businesses Set To Open At Major Mall

Here is the full lineup of new businesses set to open soon at the mall.>>>Read More.


Company Plans Mass Layoffs, Closing Facility

The layoffs and facility closure will begin by the end of the year and continue into early 2025.>>>Read More.


Prominent Restaurant Chain Abruptly Closes 3 Remaining Locations

The phone number for one location actually went through, and a general attendant answered the phone and began to take an order, only to then apologize upon realizing the location was no longer operating.>>>Read More.


National Restaurant Chain Announces Abrupt Closure Of Local Location

A sign on the door urges people to visit a few nearby locations.>>>Read More.


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