Haven Hot Chicken Grand Opening In Oxford Rescheduled For June 8

OXFORD, CT — The much-anticipated opening of a Nashville-style hot chicken franchise at Quarry Walk has been rescheduled for June 8, according to a statement from company headquarters.

Haven Hot Chicken was slated to host the grand opening of its eighth Connecticut location in the Main Street complex on May 25. However, an equipment shipping issue pushed back that date.

In a written statement, district manager Steve4 Rivera said, "Store #008 not only brings close proximity for those visiting us off of Routes 67, 8 and I-84, but also welcomes in our new neighbors in the live/work community that Quarry Walk is growing to be. Our fuego family has come to know and love our grand opening celebrations, so we’ll be doing it again, giving away our signature item – THE Sandwich – to the first 203 people in line when we open our doors at 11 a.m. on June 8. Coming off our recent appearance and BIG win on Food Network's ‘Best Bite in Town,’ we are counting down to show off this new location, which will offer additional indoor seating, ample parking and for the first time, outdoor seating for enjoying Haven al fresco!"

The Oxford location will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., offer online ordering with curbside takeout, delivery with DoorDash and UberEats, and a robust catering service. The brand’s mission of helping raise crucial funds to help curb food insecurity in the state of Connecticut through “The Great Banana Pudding Drive,” donating the cost of one meal from the sale of each absurdly delicious banana pudding to the organization, continues with the company’s long-term partnership with Connecticut Foodshare. To date, Haven Hot Chicken has helped to raise funds for over 60,000 meals for Connecticut's residents in need.

Founded by local restaurateurs Rob LaTronica, Craig Sklar, Jason Sobocinski and Etkin Tekin, Haven Hot Chicken is one of the first fully dedicated Nashville hot chicken concepts in New England. Its signature is five different levels of spice.

Its initial location opened in New Haven in Oct. 2020, and has since added sites in Orange, Norwalk, North Haven, Storrs, Middletown and Newington. Its ninth site is slated to open in Fairfield in July.