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Norwalk’s new children’s entertainment center has set their opening date! Playhouse Sono will officially open their doors on November 1st at The SoNo Collection in Norwalk! The new indoor play center will be located on the mall’s third floor; replacing the former CAMP store. Let your little explorers embark on a thrilling adventure in this captivating world of play, with soft surfaces, inclusive equipment, ball pits, slides and climbers, and a dedicated toddler room! Enjoy delicious treats, tea, coffee & light dishes by Anntremet in the cozy café located right in the front of the new space. Relax while your child explores their world of play. Pricing: $22 per child (stay for up to 2 hours) $10 dollars for each additional hour The new complex will also offer children’s birthday parties and memberships for multiple visits starting at $69 a month for weekday visits. Find them at 100 N Water Street in Norwalk; Third Floor! They will be open daily from 9am to 7pm.
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A new cafe is coming soon to Redding! The Given Inn Cafe is coming soon to 4 Old Mill Road in Redding; in the historic Georgetown section of town. The cafe describes itself as a 'Floral Cafe' complete with specialty coffee, small bites, fresh flowers for sale, artisan gifts, and a vinyl listening room. The drink menu includes espresso beverages (lattes, cortado, Americano, etc), teas, cocoa, cold brew, smoothies, cold-pressed juice, and much more. Food includes pastries, sweets, charcuterie boards, brushetta boards, quiche, soup, paninis, and more delicious items. At The Given Inn, we pride ourselves on serving specialty coffee sourced from the finest beans with particular focus on altitude. Each cup is crafted to perfection, ensuring a delightful experience for all coffee lovers. Look for them to open soon! 
Adams Hometown Markets will be closing their Shelton location!
The local grocery store will permanently close their Shelton location on or about October 11th according to staff at the store. The store is located at 200 Leavenworth Road in Shelton. The grocery store has been a fixture of the neighborhood since they opened decades ago. The grocery store received an extensive remodel in 2018; bringing a new look and upgraded services. The closure of Adams will leave a large gap in the White Hills area of Shelton. Adams Hometown Market is an independent grocer, part of the IGA network. They will have 9 CT locations remaining; along with 2 in Massachusetts, 3 in NY, 1 in RI, 1 in Maine under the Rangeley IGA banner, and 1 in Pennsylvania under the Lake Region IGA banner. 
Insomnia Cookies is coming soon to Downtown Stamford!
The cookie shop plans to open at 1 Atlantic Street in Stamford, part of 'The One' development. The project would begin construction this fall with an opening later this year according to construction plans and details; though these are subject to change. The chain is known for their creative flavors, cookies baked fresh, and delivered until after midnight everyday! Insomnia Cookies include the Classic Chocolate Chunk cookie, the Snickerdoodle and Confetti Deluxe. The bakery serves brownies, brookies, vegan options and a limited-edition menu. Insomnia currently has 3 locations in Connecticut including Hartford, New Haven, and Storrs. The chain is also planning a new location on LaSalle Road in West Hartford. Stay tuned for more details on their opening as we get closer! 
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque has closed their Norwalk location.
The BBQ chain opened their Norwalk location at 11 Merwin Street in December 2024, part of The Waypointe development. The restaurant closed earlier this month, though an exact closing date was not announced. The Norwalk location has been removed from Mighty Quinn's website and the restaurant is marked permanently closed on Google. Staff at their Forest Hills, NY location confirm the Norwalk closure, but stated they couldn't confirm if it was temporary or permanent. Questions to corporate about the closure were not returned. Mighty Quinn's joins a rash of abrupt closures in Norwalk in the last weeks and months. Yard House and Sedona Taphouse closed their restaurants in May. Pinstripes Bowling & Bistro abruptly closed earlier this week at The SoNo Collection due to the parent company's bankruptcy filing.
A new upscale restaurant is coming soon to Westport!
Dandelion is coming soon to 1595 Post Road East in Westport, part of the new Delamar Westport. The new restaurant is expected to open later this month. The new concept will bring the warmth and vitality of the Mediterranean sun to your table. Their mission is to celebrate the vibrant flavors and rich culinary traditions of the region, offering a modern approach to the timeless 'cuisine du soleil.' Dandelion is a destination where culture and community come together in a stylish setting to celebrate the simple joys of Mediterranean cooking. The new restaurant will be owned by GHG Restaurant Group; owners of L'escale restaurant (Greenwich), Artisan Restaurant (Southport, West Hartford, and Traverse City) and La Plage (Mystic & Westport). A new All-You-Can-Eat Hot Pot & Korean BBQ restaurant is coming soon to Downtown Stamford! Top Pot Hot Pot & K BBQ is coming soon to 885 Washington Boulevard in Stamford, in the new 'The Smyth' development. The restaurant is a fun & interactive dining option features hot-tables for guests to use to cook their BBQ and Hot Pot! Top Pot will occupy 7,200 square feet of space on the ground level. The restaurant is gluten-free! The Hot Pot menu includes a broth (10 options) with a variety of meats, vegetables, seafood, noodles, and/or tofu! There are over 30 options of meats/seafood including steaks, port, sausages, shrimp. clams, mussels, squid, and much more. The Korean BBQ menu features beef, pork, chicken, and seafood. There is also a variety of vegetables that can be cooked alongside the meats including potatos, onion, corn, pumpkin, and more. Top Pot currently has 8 locations throughout the United States, Price varies by locations. Most are: Hot Pot or KBBQ - $20.99 at Lunch or $30.99 at Dinner HP or KBBQ Kids - $11.99 at Lunch or $15.99 at Dinner Hot Pot & KBBQ - $25.99 at Lunch or $35.99 at Dinner HP & KBBQ Kids - $15.99 at Lunch or $19.99 at Dinner Stay tuned to their website https://toppotbbq.com/ for more information on opening details!
Milkshake Factory is planning to open a new location in Darien! The new eatery will be located at 346 Heights Road in Darien, part of the new Heights Crossing development.
The shake shop sells a large variety of traditional shakes like vanilla, chocolate, oreo, and strawberry. They also have a large variety of creative flavors like confetti frosted cupcake, caramel toffee cappuccino. bananas foster, s'mores, chocolatier, and many more. Find a full list of their flavors here: https://www.milkshakefactory.com/milkshake-menu/ The Milkshake Factory is a growing chain of ice cream shops with another location coming soon in Stamford. The chain currently has 25 locations throughout the United States; with plans for dozens more in the coming years. The new Heights Crossing development will soon be home to businesses including Chipotle, Pvolve, Garden Catering, Raphaël's Bakery, Sharkey's Cuts for Kids, The Goddard School, and a liquor store. The new buildings will feature 65 luxury residents above the new shops. 
Connecticut's first Wegmans store is NOW OPEN in Norwalk!
The new grocery store is located at 675 Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk, a brand new 92,000 square foot building. Wegmans' new store is built on the sitre of several former building; demolished to make way for the new store and its adjacent 2-story deck complete with a pedestrian bridge to the store and solar panels! The new Norwalk store is the first CT location for Wegmans. The store features their signature foodhall-style prepared food section, known as Market Cafe. The beer departement is unmatched, featuring more than 500 varieties of domestic, imported, and craft brews. The store features the typical departments found in grocery stores including deli, seafood, produce, dairy, and more. To celebrate their opening, Wegmans has contributed nearly $50,000 to the community through donations and event sponsorships. The store has already contributed to local nonprofits including Open Doors, Norwalk Community College Food Pantry, Connecticut Foodshare, Food Rescue US, and others. Find them at 675 Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk! The new store is open daily from 6am-12am! Are you going to check out the new Wegmans? Comment below! A new sushi shop has opened their doors in Trumbull! Izumi Sushi & Japanese Cuisine is NOW OPEN in Trumbull! The new Japanese restaurant is located at 123 Monroe Turnpike in Trumbull. The new eatery celebrated their grand opening yesterday with town officials. The new restaurant offers delicious sushi, sashimi, boba/bubble tea, traditional Japanese cuisine, gyoza, Ramen, and much more. FInd their full menu on their website here: https://www.izumisushi111.com/ The restaurant is currently BYOB for alcohol; with plans to obtain a liquor license in the near future! Find them at 123 Monroe Turnpike in Trumbull The restaurant is open: Monday through Thursday 11:00am-9:30pm Friday & Saturday 11:00am-10:30pm Sunday 12:30pm-9pm |
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