West Haven's new hot spot, Riva Bar & Restaurant, has set their opening date!
Riva Bar & Restaurant and Sandy Point Creamery will open their doors on July 19th! The opening will feature a live bands, with the first to start at 1pm on the outdoor stage! The new complex is located at 183 Beach Street in West Haven, the former Chick's Drive-In site. The new venue features indoor and outdoor seating, a restaurant, a rooftop beer garden, a tiki bar, fire pits, live music, turf lawn, and an ice cream counter. Food will include burgers, hot dogs, wood-fired pizza, sandwiches, and more. Alongside Riva will be Sandy Point Creamery! The new ice cream shop features both hard and soft serve ice cream! The shop has gorgous views of the West Haven shoreline from their rooftop patio, perfect for enjoying a beautiful beach sunset while enjoying a cone. Get ready for great vibes, rooftop dining, live music, and much more on the West Haven shoreline!
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A Windsor bakery is expanding with a second location in Downtown Windsor!
Moneta Moments Bakery is expanding their presence with a second location coming soon at Founders Square at 150 Broad Street in Downtown Windsor! The new location will be the second storefront for the bakery; their original location is 1077 Palisado Avenue in Windsor. The bakery is 100% nut free; and other allergies can be accommodated. The bakery serves cookies, cakes, cupcakes, cannolis, cream puffs, pies, scones, and much more. Find their menu here: https://www.monetamoments.com/menu Founders Square is a new mixed-use development in Downtown Windsor. The project includes over 10,000 square feet of retail space along with over 120 luxury apartments. The project will also see the renovation of older commercial space into new tenants. New stores include The Lil' Plant Shop, a gift shop, coffee house, food truck court, and more. Residents of the development will also enjoy amenities like a fitness center, sauna, meeting rooms, coworking space, and a private dog park. Avery’s Beverages has been sold!
The longtime owner Rob Metz sold Avery's Soda to Patrick Moore, owner of Hilltop Apiaries in Simsbury. The sale of Avery did not include their longtime home at 520 Corbin Avenue. The sale was confirmed in a phone call with the new owner this afternoon. Patrick is no stranger to New Britain. He was born at New Britain General and is local to Connecticut! Avery’s Beverages has relocated all operations to 1 Hartford Square Unit 19B as of July 1st. All pickups and soda sales are now taking place at the new location; customers can still walk in and buy singles and 6-packs of their favorites! The new owner plans to expand the brand further, and their new home allows them room to grow! He plans to keep the same great quality using pure cane sugar! Stop in and check out their new space at 1 Hartford Square Unit 19B in New Britain! Wallingford's newest lounge has announced their grand opening date!
Carcosa Lounge at Yellow King Brews will officially open its doors on Friday, July 25th at 6pm! The grand opening on July 25th will be preceded by a soft opening period, hours to be posted daily on their Facebook. The new lounge is located at 920 South Colony Road in Wallingford, an expansion of Yellow King Brews' flagship Wallingford location. The new space will add 150 new seats, a new state-of-the-art sound system, stage for live music/events, a new bar, and a brand new kitchen! The new kitchen will feed both Carcosa and Yellow King Brew; serving new pastries, breakfast wraps, sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, wings, salads, paninis, gluten free options, and much more! Look for more details on the menu to be posted soon on their social media. Find them at 920 South Colony Road in Wallingford! The new lounge will be open Thursday through Sunday! Exact hours to be announced. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is coming soon to Quarry Walk!
The national smoothie chain is under construction at Quarry Walk in Oxford. The building permit was filed in April, and construction is now underway! Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a chain of smoothie shops across the United States. The shop sells various smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, and quesadillas. See their full menu here: https://www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/menu/ Tropical Smoothie Cafe has 1,500 locations throughout the United States. They currently have 4 locations in Connecticut including Newington, New Haven, Bristol, and Milford. Tropical Smoothie Cafe joins other recent Quarry Walk tenants including Maru 67 and The Hydrant Dirty Soda Shop (at The Paw Wash). Angel Land, an indoor playground, is planning a new location in West Hartford!
Angel Land has submitted an application to open a new play land in The Corbin Collection. The new facility would replace the former BuyBuyBaby store in the basement level of the building at 1445 New Britain Avenue. The new West Hartford facility would occupy over 19,000 square feet made up of climbing structures, obstacle courses, ball pits, slides, foam areas, and imagination play areas. The facility is aimed for children 10 and under. The space would also have a number of private party rooms for rent. "Our goal is to create a wholesome and engaging environment where children can enjoy physical activity, social interaction, and developmental play, regardless of weather conditions," the application stated. "The space will be designed with age-appropriate play structures, party rooms, and interactive play areas, adhering to the highest standards of safety, accessibility, and cleanliness." Angel Land currently has a single US location at Stamford Town Center in Stamford; along with two called FlyO'Land in British Columbia. The Stamford location charges $14.95 an hours or $19.95 a day for weekdays; and $16.95 an hour or $22.95 a day for weekends. Up to 2 adults can accompany each child at no extra cost. If approved, Angel Land would join Level99 in The Corbin Collection. Level99 is aimed at adults, complete with interactive social gaming challenges and a restaurant/bar; they are planned to open later this year on the second level of The Corbin Collection. Read more about the project and more West Hartford news from our friends at We-Ha.com here: https://we-ha.com/west-hartford-business-buzz-july-7-2025/ Trolio's Market is now open at 323 Hazard Avenue in Enfield, the former Subway space.
The new market serves paninis, sandwiches, antipasti, breakfast sandwiches, and much more. They also carry an extensive line of sausages, meats, sauce, salamis, and more. Check out their offerings on their website here: https://www.troliosmarket.com/ "We are thrilled to announce that Trolio's Market, your one-stop shop for the finest Italian meats, cheeses, imported goods, and more, will soon be opening its doors in Enfield, CT. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey through the flavors of Italy right here in your neighborhood! Come experience the deliciousness at Trolio's Market, where we offer a wide variety of fresh made sandwiches, paninis and salads. Our deli is the perfect spot to grab a quick and satisfying meal, whether you're on the go or looking for a leisurely lunch." Find them at 323 Hazard Avenue in Enfield The market is open: Monday 9am-6pm Wednesday through Thursday 9am-6pm Friday through Saturday 7am-7pm Sunday 8am-2pm Closed Tuesday A new veterinarian office is planned for Coventry!
Eterna Veterinary Wellness and Urgent Care is under contract to purchase the former Memories Too Antique Store at 2208 Boston Turnpike, next door to Cumberland Farms. The project is currently in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a special permit to operate in the former retail space. Under the plans the building will be renovated and slightly expanded. The wrap-around porch will be enclosed, but the colonial-style of the building will be maintained. The antique center closed in previous years. At one time the complex has three separate buildings with over 50 vendors. 2 of the buildings were demolished in 2020 to make way for a Cumberland Farms gas station. No timeline has been announced for the Vet Clinic's opening. Perfect Playdate is NOW OPEN in Milford! The new playcafe is located at 163 Cherry Street in Milford, in Milford Plaza.
The new children's play center features a safe, imaginative, and beautifully designed space for kids 0-6 years old, children under 9 years old welcome. The center features a fun kid's town play area complete with climbing structures, toys, and other fun interactive activities. While the children play, parents can enjoy the in-house cafe. The cafe serves lattes, coffee, baked goods, and much more. It is the perfect place to let the kids burn some energy in a safe environment while you relax. You can book your slot in advance here: https://www.perfectplaydatect.com/ways-to-play Perfect Playdate hosts classes and summer camp! Find more information on these here: https://www.perfectplaydatect.com/classes-events The facility is also available to host your kid's birthday parties! Find more information on their packages here: https://www.perfectplaydatect.com/parties Find them at 163 Cherry Street in Milford The play cafe is open: Monday-Tuesday | 9am-3pm Wednesday-Friday | 9am-5:30pm Saturday-Sunday | 9am-3pm J Restaurant Bar has opened their new Hartford location!
J Bar has opened at 140 Huyshope Avenue in Hartford, inside the Colt Building! The restaurant replaced the Thomas Hooker Brewery at Colt. J Bar recently purchased the brewery along with their event space, formerly Hooker Live. The new bar and restaurant serves salads, burgers, pastas, and more. J Under The Dome is their new event venue nearby; featuring many fun events including dueling pianos. Join them on July 11th for the first Dueling Piano event. This interactive show features two talented pianists going head-to-head with your favorite songs—from classic hits to modern chart-toppers—all fueled by your requests and lots of crowd participation. Whether you’re singing along, clapping to the beat, or just soaking it all in, it’s a night you won’t want to miss. Buy your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/junderthedome/1754662 J Restaurant & Bar on Washington Street closed just about a year ago to make way for a new parking garage for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Work on the garage is progressing fast. Find them at 140 Huyshope Avenue in Hartford! Free parking! The restaurant is open: Tuesday through Friday 11am-9pm Saturday 3pm-9pm Closed Sunday & Monday *They will be closed July 4th and 5th for the holiday! We are getting our first look at the new Buffalo Wild Wings location coming soon to Enfield!
The sports bar chain will be located at 130 Elm Street in Enfield, the former TGI Fridays space at Freshwater Stateline Plaza. The sports bar will occupy the entirety of the former restaurant, transforming the space into the chain chicken restaurant. The enterior will receive new paint, some updated finishes, new signage, and new awnings. This location will not feature a patio like their typical restaurants do. The interior will be renovated including new paint, finishes, new dining room fixtures, over 50 TVs, and the creation of a new takeout area complete with a separate entrance. Buffalo Wild Wings is a national chain of sports bar with 10 locations in Connecticut. The chain is known for their chicken wings and numerous different sauces and rubs! Construction is expected to start later this summer or early fall. Colony Grill is expanding with two new Connecticut locations! The famed pizza chain plans new locations in Shelton and Glastonbury!
-Colony Grill plans to open a new location at 902 Bridgeport Avenue; the former Burger King at Shelton Square. Burger King closed in recent days. No timeline has been announced for the new location's opening, the landlord is seeking approval from the town for the renovation. -The hot-oil pizza shop plans to open a new location at The Shops at Somerset Square in Glastonbury; the long-vacant Coldwater Creek space in the outdoor mall. No timeline has been announced for the new location's opening. Colony Grill is famous for their pizza; a thin crust pizza with their signature 'hot oil' topping. The restaurant opened in 1935 in Stamford before expanding to Norwalk, Fairfield, Milford; and out of state in Port Chester NY, St. Petersburg FL, Arlington VA, Potomac MD. and Tampa FL. Tractor Supply is planning a new store for Wolcott!
Under the plans, Tractor Supply will build a new location at 1254 Wolcott Road in Wolcott, the former Wolcott Hobby & Raceway & Ground Zero Airsoft. The new store would be 21,930 square feet complete complete with a pet wash station, propane services, an outdoor garden center, and all the typical Tractor Supply departments.. The store would be nearly identical to the new store recently opened in Barkhamsted; as well as stores underconstruction in Bozrah, Brooklyn, and Watertown. The project is currently out for bid by area contractors. Construction is planned to begin soon! DORO Marketplace is coming soon to Avon!
The bakery and cafe is coming soon to 300 West Main Street!. The bakery will open in the old Beanz/New England Pasta space; both businesses relocated up the road. The bakery plans to open this location before the end of the year! DORO Restaurant Group is expanding like crazy with more locations of DORO Marketplace and new concepts! DORO Marketplace recently opened a new location in Old Saybrook and has a new location under construction in Plainville. DORO Restaurant Group recently added Casadoro Ristorante & Bar and No Mames Mexican Cantina to their growing list of restaurants. Hat tip to The Scoop Avon for breaking the news! Yellow King Brews will be expanding their Wallingford location, introducing Carcosa Lounge!
The new lounge will be next door to Yellow King Brews at 920 South Colony Road in Wallingford. Not many details have been revealed about the new lounge yet; so stay tuned to their social media page at Yellow King Brews for more information as it is announced! The new lounge space is expected to open later this month! Yellow King Brews is a unique business, the eatery combines a craft coffee shop with a cocktail parlor! On their menu you will find various coffees, local brews, cocktails, and their famous espresso martini flights and coffee flights! The original location opened in 2022 in Wallingford before expanding to Bristol in 2023. Market Street Creatives is NOW OPEN in Torrington!
The new marketplace is located at 100 Lawton Street in Torrington, part of the former Turner & Seymour Facility. They are a year-round indoor vendor market, lounge, workshop space, party rooms, and large studios. Vendors include gifts, crafts, honey, a coffee shop, and more! The new indoor marketplace features the area's finest makers, crafters, and artisans and serves as an incubator, giving small businesses a place to launch and grow. The first phase is home to 150 vendors with plans to support 300 in the 20,000 sqft space. Find a list of their vendors here: https://www.marketstreetcreatives.com/ They are a zero commission marketplace, allowing our vendors to keep their profits and have the necessary resources to continue innovating and growing their businesses. In addition to the vendor market, they have the Market Street Makerspace packed full of equipment and tooling to allow vendors to make products on-site. Check them out in Torrington today (07/01) from 10-7pm! More new retailers are coming soon to Danbury Fair!
-Offline by Aerie is coming soon to the mall! The active-wear retailer will be located on the mall's first floor, taking over a portion of the Victoria's Secret space. Offline by Aerie is the sister brand to Aerie and American Eagle Outfitters, both have locations in the mall. Look for them to open later this year. -POP MART is coming to the Danbury Fair! The mini-figure retailer will be located on the mall's first floor next to Lush. The store sells mini figurines, similar to FunkoPops, are usually sold in blind-boxes, where customers buy a uniform box with no clue what figurine they will get. This will be the second CT location for the chain; behind their store at The The SoNo Collection. -Perfumania is coming soon! The new perfume retailer will be located on the mall's second level near Pacsun. The chain is a leading retailer specializing in perfumes and colognes for men and women. Look for them to open this year! These new additions will join the previously announced new retailers including Coach, Gorjana, Victoria's Secret (renovation & downsize), GOAT USA, The Children's Place, Think of Kicks, and others. We hope to have more new retailers to share very soon! UPDATE: Avery's has sold! See our updated post here: https://www.theconnecticutscoop.com/all-ct-posts/new-britain-scoop-averys-soda-sold-relocates-operations
Avery's Beverages will be relocating their retail business from their longtime home of 520 Corbin Avenue in New Britain. Starting on July 1st, the Avery store in New Britain will be located at 1 Hartford Square; roughly a mile from their current store. Avery has had a production space in the industrial park, but will now offer soda and water pick up there as well. The compnay confirmed the move of all operations to Hartford Square. In an email the company said "We're moving everything to Hartford Square"; starting tomorrow stop by their new location and check it out! The locally owned soda company has been located in New Britain since 1904. The brand carries a number of flavors including the typical cola, lemon lime, orange, strawberry; but also carries a line of ‘Totally Gross’ flavors like Bug Barf, Fungal Fruit, Dog Drool, and more. The soda shop is also known for their political sodas during election years like Kamala Colada, Trump Sour Grapes, & Biden Berry. Find them at 1 Hartford Square in New Britain starting on July 1st or online at www.averysoda.com 3 new restaurants are coming soon to Middletown!
Halal Munchies is coming soon to 688 Washington Street in Middletown, the former Wings Over Middletown space. The restaurant serves gyros, sandwiches, fries, burgers, chicken tenders, rice platters with meat, fish, wings, cheesesteak, chopped cheese, salads, and much more! Find the menu for their Berlin location here: https://tinyurl.com/halalmunchiesmenu A new cafe is coming soon to the RJ Julia Booksellers at 413 Main Street. The yet-to-be revealed cafe will replace Story and Soil Coffee, which closed earlier this month after years in the location. Construction on the new cafe is underway. A new Middle Eastern restaurant is coming soon to 560 Main Street in Middletown. The restaurant will serve gyros, platters, and much more out of the former The Melted Madness space. A name and opening timeline has not been announced. Steve's Top Dog has announced the opening date for their new Smokehouse!
Steve's Top Dog and Smokehouse will celebrate their grand opening on Monday July 14th at 11am! The new restaurant will be located at 18 Main Street in Terryvile, the former Lucky Cup building. The menu will feature soups, salads, chicken, mac & cheese, smokehouse meats (Saturdays only), flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, and much more. Check out the full menu in the attached pictures. Steve's Top Dog food truck will continue to operate at Stock's Playground in Bristol, serving up their signature items including his famous top dogs! Check them out on July 14th at 18 Main Street in Terryville! Jersey Mike's is coming soon to Litchfield!
The sandwich shop will open a new location at 55 Village Green Drive in Litchfield, part of the Village Green Plaza. The closest Jersey Mike's to Litchfield is in Torrington at 1885 East Main Street. The sandwich shop will be part of a new multi-tenant building to be constructed in the Village Green plaza, near Stop & Shop. No timeline has been announced for their opening, though the locations was recently added to their website as 'Coming Soon'. The chain has 46 locations in Connecticut with even more on the way. New locations are planned in Killingly and Portland! Stay tuned for more information on this new location! A bubble tea shop is coming soon to South Windsor!
Wukong Tea will be opening a new location in South Windsor! The bubble tea shop will open a new location at 1735 Ellington Road in South Windsor, the former Rita's space in Town Center (Stop & Shop Plaza) The new shop is expected to open in mid-to-late July! The shop sells original milk teas, smoothies, matcha teas, fruit teas, coffee, and desserts! Desserts include delicious options like macaron, mango mousse, oreo mousse, and tiramisu. Find their menu here: https://wukongbubbletea.com/ Wukong Tea currently has a location at the Enfield Square Mall in Enfield; and will be relocating to South Windsor for the redevelopment of the mall. They are looking to reopen in Enfield in the future, currently scouting for new locations. Enfield Square Mall will be torn down and a new mixed-use residential/commercial development will be built in its place. Numerous former mall tenants have relocated to South Windsor including SSUPhoto Designs & Galaxy Pops and Beyond, while Second Floor Games recently announced plans to relocate to South Windsor! Grinders Keepers will be closing their Bristol sandwich shop on June 30th!
The longtime sandwich shop will be closing their doors on June 30th, the shop is located at 799 King Street in Bristol. The shop has been located at their current location for decades. Grinders Keeper's owners plans to retire once the shop closes, bringing an end to a tremendous run for the business. The Connecticut Scoop has also learned the shopping plaza was recently sold and a number of the tenant's leases are not being renewed. The shop sells sandwiches including deli meats and favorites like meatloaf, eggplant, meatball, chicken cutlet, and many more. The shop leaves behind a legacy of full stomachs and satisfied customers. Check them out before they close for good on June 30th. The tiki bar at Mohegan Sun has opened their doors! Just in time for the summer!
Tiki Bar at Mohegan Sun is now open, bringing island vibes to Mohegan's beautiful Sky Tower Lobby! The pop-up experience is serving up exotic cocktails, tropical beats, and a laid-back energy to help you fight off the heat! The Tiki Bar is decked out fully with Island decor and theming. You'll find fun drink specials including: -Mai Tai: Kraken Rum, Myers Rum, Orange Curacao, Orgeat, Lime Agave -Pain Killer: Bacardi Coconut, Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice -Bahama Mama: Myer’s Dark Rum, Mount Gay Rum, Fruitful Banana, Pineapple, & Orange Juice -Pineapple Upside-Down Cake: Jim Beam Pineapple Whiskey, Orange Juice, Lemon Sour, Chery Float -Lava Flow: Bacardi Coconut, Fruitful Strawberry, Fruitful Banana, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Cream Guest can also enjoy a selection of beers, ales, cider, wines, and ready-to-drink beverages. The bar will have 2 non-alcoholic cocktails including a 'Social Mai Tai' (Three Spirit Social, Orgreat, Orange Juice, Lime Agave) and a 'Tost' (Sparkling White Cranberry Ginger.) The Tiki Bar is a limited time experience, scheduled to last until September 12th. The bar will be open: Sunday - Noon to 8:00pm Monday - 2:00pm to 10:00pm Thursday & Friday - 4:00pm to Midnight Saturday - Noon to Midnight Find them inside the Sky Lobby or online at https://mohegansun.com/poi/dining/aquai-pop-up.html Two new restaurants have signed on to join the Brainerd Place development in Portland!
Chipotle will be opening a new restaurant at the mixed-use center! The Mexican grill will open in the under construction development. Jersey Mike’s will be joining the development! The national sandwich shop chain is expanding across the State, picking the new development for their latest location! The exact locations of the new restaurants in the development have not been confirmed, but a leasing representative has confirmed the executed lease agreement! No opening timelines were immediately available. The development features hundreds of apartment along with commercial space for retail, medical, or office use. Starbucks, the first commercial tenant, opened earlier this year. A number of historic buildings remain on the site, to be renovated for new tenants. |
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