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Glastonbury-Based Restaurateur's 'Pearl' Offers Gem Of A Setting

A Glastonbury resident has expanded his restaurant portfolio with a unique setting in Manchester.

A Glastonbury resident has expanded his restaurant portfolio with The Pearl in Manchester.
A Glastonbury resident has expanded his restaurant portfolio with The Pearl in Manchester. (Chris Dehnel/Patch )

MANCHESTER, CT — Glastonbury resident and Connecticut Restaurateur Vito Fornarelli has expanded his portfolio.

He recently opened The Pearl on Main Street in Manchester. Its design certainly offers something different.

The Pearl is located at 623 Main St. The official opening was announced Sunday.

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Fornarelli describes The Pearl as "an upscale pub-bistro specializing in American, Italian and Mexican cuisine, along with signature bar chef-inspired cocktails"

The Pearl's unique interior design includes an L-shaped bar, cozy dinning with a brick back splash surrounded by state-of-the art flat screens that offer sports enthusiasts a unique spectrum of proactive viewing experience.

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The lower level of the pub will be a modern day speakeasy, VIP lounge with only top shelf brand selections.

Said Fornarelli, "Our new concept pub-bistro was painstakingly designed to offer patrons an elevated food and beverage experience in the setting of a true New England sports bar."
Fornarelli also owns Fornarelli's Ristorante in Colchester, which features featuring chef-inspired Italian cuisine.

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