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New Diner Open For Business In Tolland
There a new diner in Tolland and it's open and ready to serve up local versions of classic meals.
TOLLAND, CT — Tolland's latest culinary experience is open for business.
Maria's Diner at 200 Merrow Road staged a successful grand opening Friday.
Owner John Karabetsos and Chef Johnny Nails are formerly from Ashley’s Diner in Hartford and Tolland Town Manager Brian Foley said their dishes were popular after the midnight shift back in his police days and he's glad to have them local now.
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Maria's menu is, well, a genuine DINER menu and that means there is never a shortage of offerings.
Just about every breakfast imaginable is on there — including six specials.
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There are tons of classic sandwiches and burgers; tuna, beef, turkey and cheeseburger melts; three different Ruebens, and kids and senior specials.
Maria's features homemade bread and rice puddings and cream pies.
And what's a diner without cheese blintzes?
Maria's has daily specials. Monday's lineup was:
- Soup of the Day: Loaded Baked Potato
- Sandwich special: Monte Cristo
- French toast stacked with ham, turkey & Swiss cheese with optional powdered sugar
- Buffalo chicken ranch deluxe
- Grilled cheese with bacon
Maria's has an interesting way of posting its hours — "Monday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m."
See the full menu and more on the restaurant here.
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