Autism Eats partners with MOOYAH Burgers in Newington to host event

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, and Shakes (MOOYAH) is hosting Connecticut’s inaugural Autism Eats event in Newington on April 2, National Autism Awareness Day. The event at MOOYAH on 24 Fenn Road from 6-8 p.m. offers a welcoming environment for families to dine together and connect with others facing similar experiences.

For this special event, MOOYAH Newington will be closed to the public.

Dinner includes a burger buffet, chicken tenders, fries, soft drinks and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. A gluten-free option will also be available. In addition, there will be a special appearance from Chew-Chew, the Hartford Yard Goats mascot. For admission, attendees must register in advance at online. Admission is $18 per person.

MOOYAH’s Autism Eats event will offer a tailored dining experience with reduced wait times and adjustments made for sensory sensitivities. Additionally, the organization’s founder, Lenard Zohn, and the Autism Eats team will provide optimal autism awareness training to all event staff and volunteers, allowing them to better serve the autism community.

"These events are about fostering a sense of community among individuals who share similar joys and challenges. They aim to create unique and memorable experiences for people on the autism spectrum, as well as their families and loved ones. Dining out can be particularly stressful for these individuals, which is why our focus is on making these experiences enjoyable and inclusive," said Zohn. "Working with the MOOYAH team has been incredibly rewarding. Their warmth and generosity have played a significant role in the success of these events. We deeply appreciate their ongoing commitment to Autism Eats and their efforts to create autism-friendly environments for all those impacted by autism."

Dining out with a child or adult on the autism spectrum can be challenging. Parents often feel anxious about their loved one’s behavior, and various aspects of the restaurant experience, such as other customers, wait times, and loud noises, can add to the stress. In honor of National Autism Awareness Day, MOOYAH has partnered with Autism Eats, an organization dedicated to making dining out enjoyable for children and adults with autism.

"While we have done these events with Autism Eats and the founder, Lenard Zohn in Massachusetts, we are thrilled to host the first-ever event in Connecticut,” said Kelsey Silverio, Operations Manager of MOOYAH Newington. “It is such an honor to partner with this organization. We look forward to hosting this inclusive fun night for the autistic community in a judgment-free environment.”

For more information about the Autism Eats event in Newington and to reserve your admission, please visit www.autismeats.org/EVENTS.HTML.

To learn more about MOOYAH in Newington, please visit www.mooyah.com or facebook.com/MOOYAHNewingtonCT.

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MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is where "serious" and "fun" are one with the bun. The ridiculicious, fast-casual "best burger" concept is committed to providing the best-tasting burger experience possible by specializing in the taste trifecta – mouthwatering made-to-order burgers, hand-cut French fries and real ice cream shakes. Founded in 2007, MOOYAH is obsessed with quality, serving fresh, never-frozen 100% Certified Angus Beef® brand burgers, all-natural turkey burgers and plant-based vegan burgers. MOOYAH's signature buns are baked in-house daily, and guests can choose from five real cheeses, bacon, avocado and 17 free sauces and toppings made from garden-fresh veggies. MOOYAH also hand-spins 100% real ice cream shakes and offers eight flavors including vanilla, Hershey's chocolate, Reese's, Oreo and more. MOOYAH serves guests through dine-in, online ordering, delivery and carryout, as well as its loyalty app. For more information, visit MOOYAH.com or follow MOOYAH on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.