Zack's Burgers & Shakes is NOW OPEN in their new relocated space at 797 Farmington Avenue!

Zack's has been a popular burger spot in town; originally located at 520 High Road. They offer several burger options, as well as wraps, soups, salads and milkshakes! Their new space was previously home to other restaurants including Cugino's and Even Stephens.
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Check them out in their new location! Let us know what you ordered (or want to) in the comments!

The Farmer's Cow Calfé & Creamery is NOW OPEN in Berlin!

The new restaurant, located at 1241 Farmington Avenue in the former Arby's, offers soups, sandwiches, salads, ice cream and more! Ingredients will be made with their famous brand of local products which have been available in grocery stores for over 20 years!
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We will update this post when we know of an official opening/ribbon cutting event in the future. Until then, make sure to check them out!

We are saddened to report that The Encore Bar and Grill has closed their doors.

The restaurant opened on March 27 and featured several different menu options along with a full bar and live entertainment.
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The Berlin Scoop reached out to the owner directly, who confirmed the closure. A note on the door indicated the business was closed. All social media platforms are also no longer available.

T-swirl Crêpe is coming soon to Berlin at 224 Berlin Turnpike!

T-Swirl will be filling the vacant space next to the new Fancy Sushi, the former Pokemoto, which closed several months ago. There is a "Coming Soon" banner on the front of the space.

The menu features crepe several ways, with fillings that include everything from fruits, meats, eggs and more!
The new location will be run by Lingyan Ye and Ling Lin. Ling Lin is also listed as the franchisee for their Middletown location. The company also has other locations in New Haven and Fairfield.
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See their menu at https://www.tswirlcrepect.com/

Art Studio of Connecticut recently opened at 10 Steel Boulevard! They had a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting this past Thursday (6/13) with the Town of Berlin!

Art Studio of Connecticut is a paint and sip studio! Owner Julie Scalora holds classes Wednesday-Saturday nights. The studio also is available for private events, birthday parties and more! You can even bring in your own Beer, Wine (no hard alcohol) and food. Kids classes and field trips are also offered!
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Stop by and check them out at the new studio. Visit their website at ctartstudio.com.

Fancy Sushi opened this past Thursday (6/13) at 224 Berlin Turnpike!

In a Facebook post, owner Jay Chen described items the new restaurant serves up as "delectable sushi rolls, sashimi and other traditional Japanese dishes, all crafted with love and care by our expert chefs".
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The newly renovated space accommodates indoor dining and also an outdoor patio! Take out is also available. Visit them at https://www.fancysushiberlin.com/ to see all offerings and to place your order! Check them out!

Cutting Edge CT is NOW OPEN in their new beautiful space as of today (6/15) at 945 Farmington Avenue!

Cutting Edge has been a mainstay in town since 1987. They were most recently at 146 Mill Street and took advantage of a prime opportunity to move to a larger, central space which previously was home to Bungalow on the Ave.
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The store specializes in sports equipment and accessories including bikes, skateboards, snowboards and much more. Come down and see their new space and be sure to visit them online at www.cuttingedgect.com to browse their selection!

Dragon's Lair is expanding! The popular gaming and hobby shop is opening a second location in Berlin at 848 Farmington Avenue!

Their original location at 220 North Colony Road in Wallingford is a gaming and game store that offers tabletop games, comic books, trading cards, hobby paints and more!

The proprietor, a Berlin resident and US Army veteran, wanted to bring the shop to their hometown, believing there was a need for a destination shop of its kind. The Berlin location will feature a wider selection of cards and games that the Wallingford location does not stock.

They will be having a soft opening in early July. An official Grand Opening celebration is planned for July 26 with food trucks and local vendors. Adam Rivers from KISS 95.7 will be there as well! More info on the opening to follow!

Visit them on the web at: https://dragonslairhobbies.com/
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Are you excited for a new gaming/hobby shop in town? Have you visited their Wallingford location? Let us know in the comments!

Welcome to the very first Berlin Business Brief! For those who have followed The Newington Scoop this past year is familiar with what we do. We exist to help raise awareness of the many businesses in town, the hard-working people who run them, and the folks they serve-YOU! As you will see, we are very supportive of our fellow hyper-local news family and cross-promote each other frequently through sharing of their content and we hope they do the same! If we have helped get the word out in any way, we've done our part!
In this edition, you will find an update of previous news within the past month, which was shared on The Newington Scoop, as well as some new items to bring to you. Plenty of openings, businesses coming soon, a look at development projects around town, special events and more. We hope you will find something that interests you! Thank you for joining us!

The following businesses have OPENED recently in Berlin:
-Parishes The Artisan Bite opened at 156 Webster Square Road in the Stick Village Plaza. See our post from The Newington Scoop here: https://www.facebook.com/thenewingtonscoop/posts/466305885974047
-Co-Op Vale opened an indoor sports venue at 510 Four Rod Road! See our post from The Newington Scoop here: https://www.facebook.com/thenewingtonscoop/posts/459235236681112

The following businesses are COMING SOON to Berlin:
-The Farmer's Cow Calfé & Creamery is coming to Berlin with their second location at 1241 Farmington Avenue! They briefly opened last Monday for ice cream. They also passed out samples at the Memorial Day Parade. The Farmers Cow will keep us informed of the official opening date which will be soon. See our original announcement from The Newington Scoop here:
https://www.facebook.com/thenewingtonscoop/posts/439910231946946
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-Seed Kitchen and Bagelry in Glastonbury will be opening a second location in Berlin soon! According to the signage on the new space at 45 Chamberlain Highway (Ferndale Plaza), they will be known as Seed Central Coffee and Eats. We will keep you posted on the opening date!

-Halal Munchies is close to finishing their buildout. They will be located at 1943 Berlin Turnpike, with Heritage Wine and Spirits and Elle Nails and Spa. Stay tuned for an opening date! Read our original announcement from The Newington Scoop here: https://www.facebook.com/thenewingtonscoop/posts/401315145806455

-Rebel Dog Coffee Co. hopes to open at 232 Mill Street in the former Vacuum Appliance Center! They have three existing locations in Farmington, Plainville and East Hartford. Stay with us for further updates!

-Jersey Mike's Subs plans to open at 1041 Farmington Avenue, next to the new Starbucks! Keep it with The Berlin Scoop for more updates on their opening!

-While driving down the Berlin Turnpike, I noticed a new sign up for Fancy Sushi 224 Berlin Turnpike. They are not open yet, but they have a website active with an online ordering feature which says “Pick Up Is Not Available Right Now”. We will keep an eye on their opening! Visit their website to look at the menu: https://www.fancysushiberlin.com/

-Cutting Edge CT plans to move from their current location at 146 Mill Street to 945 Farmington Avenue! The popular shop that specializes in bikes, snowboards, skateboards and related apparel and accessories has called Berlin their home since 1987!

-Zack's Burgers & Shakes is relocating from 520 High Road (Ferndale Plaza) to 797 Farmington Avenue, which was most recently Cugino’s Restaurant. Zack’s is currently closed during the transition.

-The new gas station/convenience store in front of the Riverwalk Berlin development is progressing. The gas station is most likely to be Noble (however that is subject to change). To learn more about the apartment component visit the Riverwalk website: https://riverwalkberlin.com/

DID YOU KNOW?: Berlin’s Economic Development team, led by Chris Edge has launched a fun and informative business page, Itsallinberlin! We hope to collaborate with them to bring you exciting news and events in Berlin! Follow the link below for a summary of events in town for the month of June!
https://fb.watch/srg7t5VzyQ/

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Cutting Edge CT will be opening in their new location on June 15th! They will be open from 10am-5pm.

The bike, snowboard and skate shop will be relocating from their current location at 146 Mill Street to the new location at 945 Farmington Avenue. The former Bungalow on the Ave store.
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The grand opening will have raffles and more! Make sure you follow their social media for more information!