Vernon restaurant scene sees major changes!

-Toby's of East Hartford is coming soon to Vernon! The new Peruvian restaurant will open in the former Wang’s Buffet space at 295 Hartford Turnpike, Ocean State Plaza. The restaurant will occupy over 9,000 square feet. No opening date has been announced for the new restaurant. Check out their menu and details here: https://tobysrestaurantct.com 

-346 Gastropub will have their grand opening on September 4th according to their website! The gastropub replaces Frankie B's Tavern at 346 Kelly Road, the former Angellino's. The pub will be managed by Chef Frank Lepri, formerly of Trattoria de Lepri and Lepri Burger Bar in Ellington. The restaurant describes itself as 'Serving delicious, high-quality food in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Of course paired with thoughtful craft cocktails, spirits, & beer from national and local breweries'

-Anthony's has new owners! The longtime pizza place has been sold to the Husseini family of South Windsor! The family now operates the restaurant alongside their other restaurant, Villa of Lebanon on John Fitch Boulevard in South Windsor. The owners have added some of Villa of Lebanon's menu to Anthony's menu but have removed pork and beer from the menu. Check out their updated menu here:
https://www.pizzapeoplespizza.com/

-Shah's Halal Food, a rapidly growing chain of halal restaurants, will be opening in the long-vacant KB Toys space at Tri-City Plaza. The restaurant will occupy 3,623 square feet between Shoprite and GNC. The restaurant serves gyros, falafel, burgers, chicken, fries, and baklava. The restaurant is a late night option, usually open until midnight or later.

-Jersey Mike's is coming soon to Tri-City Plaza! Jersey Mike's has been added to the lease plan for Tri-City Plaza; they will be located next door to Lenscrafters in the former Weight Watchers / WW Studio space! No timeline has been announced for the opening.

-BIRDCODE is now open at Tri City Plaza! The hot chicken restaurant is now open at 35 Talcottville Road, in the former Papa Gino’s at Tri City Plaza! The restaurant serves Nashville Hot Chicken, crispy & grilled chicken sandwiches, chicken bites, salads. Sandwiches come in different heat levels including Code Breaker, Hot, Medium, Mild, and Country Style (the most mild,) The menu has sides including fries, cheese fries, coleslaw, and mac & cheese. Their dessert offerings include banana pudding and cookies!

-7Brew Coffee has officially submitted plans for a new Vernon location! The drive-thru coffee shop is proposed to be located at Tri-City Plaza. The chain would demolish the former Denny's building; and in its place construct a new 510 square foot building. The coffee chain would have their pre-fabricated building supplemented by a 230 square foot cooler and storage building attached by a canopy.

-Paradise Pizza & Family Restaurant is coming soon to 575 Talcottville Road! The new pizza place will replace the former Xpress Pizza. Xpress Pizza closed quietly earlier this year. The pizza place will be owned by Rudy V Castaneda, Jamil A Mendita Romero, and Gall H Mendieta Vintimilla according to business filings last month; the pair owns Somers Pizza as well.