Indigo Indian Bistro will be permanently closing their doors later this month.
The restaurant is located at 232 Spencer Street in Manchester, next door to ShopRite. The Indian restaurant has been located in the plaza for 15 years. The restaurant will continue to operate into mid-November with their final day to be announced soon. The restaurant's announcement reads: "Dear Friends. For the past 15 years, you have been the heart and soul of Indigo. You welcomed us into your lives, celebrated your milestones with us, and made our restaurant feel like home. From first dates to family dinners, birthdays to quiet weeknights, every laugh, every story, and every familiar face filled our space with love. You didn't just support a business - you built a family. And for that, we are endlessly grateful. It is with heavy hearts that we share that, after a long and difficult process with our landlord, we must close our doors. This was not an easy decision, and it comes with deep sadness. Indigo has been more than a restaurant -it has been our life, our joy, and our connection to this incredible community. We will continue to cook for you through mid-November and will announce our final day soon. While we are now takeout only, we hope you'll let us serve you one last time. Pick up your favorite dishes, share them with your loved ones at home, and allow us to thank you in person for all the support, love, and memories you've given us over the years. Thank you, Manchester, for fifteen unforgettable years. You will forever be part of our story, and the memories we've made together will stay in our hearts always. With all our love and gratitude, The Indigo Indian Bistro Family"
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Gap Factory is NOW OPEN at The Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor!
The store has opened in the space formerly occupied by a full-line Gap location that closed in 2020. AThe space has received a major renovation including new finishes and fixtures ahead of the opening. The new store offer a wide selection of iconic clothing for men, women, kids, and babies for affordable prices. Shop for timeless essentials like comfortable tees, Gap Logo hoodies, and their best-selling jeans in a variety of sizes. The Shops at Evergreen Walk will also soon welcome StretchLab studio, located next to Emerald City Smoothie. Construction is underway in their space. A Canadian chain of Mumbai street-food restaurants has picked Manchester for their first CT location and second in the United States! Royal Paan is coming soon to 1000 Tolland Turnpike in Manchester, a portion of the former Randy's Wooster Street Pizza Shop near BJ's Wholesale. Work is underway to divide the former pizza shop into two spaces, one for Royal Paan and one still available for lease. The menu consists of authentic Indian paan, masala, Faloonda, Kulfi, Vegetarian Street Food, Dosa, Chaat, a variety of delicious milkshakes, and other Mumbai-style Street Food delicacies. Find their full menu here: https://royalpaan.com/menu/ Look for them to open next year! Site clearing is almost complete for the next phase of ‘The Gateway’ development on Buckland Road! Included in the plans is 2 new multi-tenant retail building with 19,400 square feet each and 3 new office buildings ranging from 25,000 to 30,000 square feet. The new project is the next phase of The Gateway development; which is home to Aldi, Chase Bank, and M&R Liquors. No tenants have been announced for the new buildings yet. Check out the latest renderings and stay tuned for more information! 
Raising Cane's is NOW OPEN in Manchester!
Raising Cane's officially opened this morning (Tuesday October 28th) at 75 Buckland Street in Manchester! The new restaurant is located at the bottom of Redstone Road, across from Xtra Mart. Heavy traffic is expected on Redstone Road and Buckland Street due to the opening. Please plan accordingly. The menu is very simplistic, chicken fingers, chicken sandwich, fries, coleslaw, soda, sweet tea, and Cane’s sauce. There are a few secret menu items including Naked Tenders and their Honey Mustard dipping sauce. This is Raising Cane's fifth CT location behind the recently opened location in Milford and restaurants in Wethersfield, Enfield, and Simsbury. SOUTH WINDSOR SCOOP: The Wicked Press bringing coffee, tea, and books to vacant SW space!10/26/2025 A new coffee shop and bookstore is coming soon to South Windsor! The Wicked Press is coming soon to South Windsor located at 948 Sullivan Avenue. The space was previously home to Happy Nutrition, a Herbal Life shake shop. Expect a cozy, moody vibe with comfy furniture where they'll be serving amazing coffee, teas, and more to keep you fueled. There will be a treasure trove of new books, some used gems, and merch for all coffee, tea, and book lovers that will make your heart sing—hello, blind date with a book, candles, mugs, and more! They are expected to open in early 2026, with a January or February opening eyed. Stay tuned for more information! 
It is the end of an era in Manchester! Farr's Sporting Goods is nearing their end after 70 years of business (15 years as Manchester Surplus).
While most of the inventory has already moved, there’s still a handful of discounted new & used bicycle parts, miscellaneous sporting goods, accessories, plus store displays, shelving, and other remaining items available for anyone who can use them. Stop in this weekend, stroll through the store, shop the deals, and say goodbye to a Manchester tradition. Hours This Weekend: Saturday & Sunday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
We broke the news earlier this year that Raising Cane's would be opening on October 28th in Manchester; we now have opening day details!
Raising Cane's will officially open on Tuesday October 28th at 75 Buckland Street in Manchester! Here is what festivities are planned: -Ribbon Cutting ceremony will happen at 9am -Guests who arrive between 8am and 9am will be entered to win free Cane's for a year! -There will be a 'Lucky 3' Halloween-themed drawing between 5pm and 6pm where 3 customers will win free Cane's for a year! -First 100 combos purchased will receive a commemorative hat and free box combo card (for future visit) -Halloween festivities with candy, coloring sheets, and fake tattoos The menu is very simplistic, chicken fingers, chicken sandwich, fries, coleslaw, soda, sweet tea, and Cane’s sauce. There are a few secret menu items including Naked Tenders and their Honey Mustard dipping sauce. This is Raising Cane's fifth CT location behind the recently opened location in Milford and restaurants in Wethersfield, Enfield, and Simsbury. 
MINISO's first outlet store in CT is NOW OPEN in Manchester!
The Chinese lifestyle store has opened their latest outpost at The Shoppes at Buckland Hills in Manchester. The Manchester location is the first MINISO Outlet Store in CT and one of only a handful in the United States. The store's selection is similar to their full-line stores. There is a mix of plushes, blind boxes, cosmetics, pop-culture items, and other lifestyle items. Items are priced between $1 and $15! Enjoy up to 80% OFF deals at this location! I visited this afternoon and the store is still being stocked with merchandise, so check back for more products soon. MINISO also has full-line Connecticut locations in West Hartford, Milford, Norwalk, and Danbury. 
F45 Training is coming soon to The Plaza at Burr Corners in Manchester, located at 1141 Tolland Turnpike!
The new fitness center will be located next to Goldfish Swim School in the plaza, a spot formerly home to Priya Indian Cuisine. The studio offers functional group fitness classes with professional trainers. F45 is a different take on fitness. It's not only a program, but also a community. They offer specialized fitness programs for everyone, featuring high-intensity interval training or HIIT. The '45' in their name refers to the duration of its sessions, 45 minutes. According to their website, F45 members can burn between 400 and 600 calories in each session. No timeline has been announced for their opening. 
Hartford Healthcare has won their bid to purchase Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General Hospital, and other ECHN assets at a bankruptcy auction.
Hartford Healthcare bid of $86.1 million to acquire both hospitals. The bid was the only one received by the deadline of the auction on October 16th. Hartford Healthcare's new subsidiary, ECHN Holdings, was designated as the successful bidder. The sale is still subject to court approval, with Thursday set as the last day for objections to the sale to be entered. Prospect's third CT hospital, Waterbury Hospital, is also for sale with UConn Health bidding for the hospital's assets. Construction has started on a new U-Haul facility on Spencer Street! U-Haul will feature 2 new buildings, one new 3-story tall building (with nearly 110,000 square feet of spread across the 3 floors), and a smaller 13,795 square foot building at the rear for U-Box units. The facility will be constructed at 77 Spencer Street, the 7 acre property between VAS Auto and UHaul's existing facility; the space was once home to 2 house and a barn. UHaul has 2 existing storage facilities in Manchester, one at 440 Oakland Street and the other at 53-71 Spencer Street. Construction is now underway on the new Pickleball Kingdom in Manchester! Pickleball Kingdom will be located at 169 Hale Road in Manchester; the fomrer Babies R Us space next to the new Lava Island. The new pickleball facility will feature 11 courts, 3 community rooms, lockers, a lounge, pro shop, and more! The space has been host to a number of temporary tenants since Babies R Us closed. Dick's Warehouse Sale occupied the space for an outlet store for over a year; Crazy Hot Deals moved in before relocating back to their original space in the same plaza. Pickleball Kingdom will host a sneak peek of the facility on November 1st from 11am to 6pm. Find all the details here: Pickleball Kingdom Sneak Peek! 
A new national tenant is coming soon to The Shoppes at Buckland Hills!
Miniso will be opening a new outlet store at the mall, just in time for the holiday season! The store will be located on the mall’s second level next to Unsettled Geeks. The Outlet store is a new format for Miniso! Everything in the store will be priced $15 or less. Enjoy up to 80% off deals in store. The store sells pop-culture items similar to Labubus, blind-boxes,snacks, cosmetics, household goods, toys, and much more! Miniso has full-line Connecticut locations in West Hartford, Milford, Norwalk, and Danbury. This will be the first outlet store in CT, and one of a few across the country. 
The Main Course has announced their pending permanent closure!
The restaurant’s final day of service will be tomorrow, Monday October 13th. The restaurant is located at 867 Main Street in Manchester. The restaurant opened in 2022, replacing Bistro on Main. The owners also operate Pastrami on Wry in Manchester & Blue Plate Kitchen in West Hartford. Those restaurants will remain open. The closure announcement reads: “After much reflection and with heavy hearts, we've made the difficult decision to close The Main Course's doors. Our final day of service will be Monday, October 13th. This decision was not made lightly. Over the past three years, The Main Course has been more than a restaurant — it's been a gathering place for friends, families, and our community. We are deeply grateful for every guest who's shared a meal with us, every team member who's given their all, and every moment that's made this journey so meaningful. While this chapter is coming to a close, our story isn't over. You can still find the flavors, hospitality, and heart you've come to love, at our sister restaurants - Blue Plate Kitchen in West Hartford and Pastrami on Wry in Manchester. From the bottom of our hearts - thank you for being part of The Main Course family. We hope to see you again soon.” Site clearing will soon start on the next phase of The Gateway on Buckland Road. Fencing is currently being installed around the vacant land and heavy equipment was recently delivered to the site. The long-stalled next phase of development is planned to feature retail, commercial, and medical space spread across multiple buildings. Tenants for the development have not been announced. Previously Red Lobster, 110 Grill (now in Manchester) and Tropical Smoothie Cafe were floated as tenants. Current lease plans on broker Sullivan Hayes’ website show the development to include a new 62,400 square foot commercial building, a 32,400 square foot medical building, a 19,200 square foot multi-tenant retail building, and a 20,000 square foot multi-tenant retail building. Upstyle has expanded their offerings in Manchester to include a new boutique! Upstyle is located at 847 Main Street in Manchester! The hair & make-up studio has now expanded to include a boutique shop! The new shop, dubbed Shop By Upstyle, offers hair care products, skincare products, clothing, vintage items, jewelry, candles, gifts, and much more! Find them within Upstyle on Main Street! Find them at 847 Main Street in Manchester! The shop is currently open: Thursday & Friday 11am-5pm Sunday 11am-3pm With plans to expand their hours in the future! 
Raising Cane's will open on October 28th!
We previously reported this opening date, but it has now been added to the restaurant's website! Training is now underway for staff at the new location. The new chicken finger restaurant is located at 75 Buckland Street in Manchester, at the base of Redstone Road. The 3,234 square foot restaurant will have 45 seats inside, 20 seats on a patio outside, 21 parking spaces, and a 2-lane drive thru. The menu is very simplistic, chicken fingers, chicken sandwich, fries, coleslaw, soda, sweet tea, and Cane’s sauce. There are a few secret menu items including Naked Tenders and their Honey Mustard dipping sauce. This is Raising Cane's fifth CT location behind the recently opened location in Milford and restaurants in Wethersfield, Enfield, and Simsbury. 
Two new businesses are coming to a plaza in South Windsor!
Domino’s will open a new pizza shop at 154 Sullivan Avenue, in the Sullivan Corner Plaza. Domino’s is one of America’s largest pizza chains. Construction is now underway on their shop. Second Floor Games is coming soon to 154 Sullivan Avenue! They are a card game shop and gaming arena that specializes in Japanese and Japanese inspired card games and snacks! Look for them to open on November 1st if all goes to plan. A fitness studio and office are planned new tenants, though the names have not been released. This plaza is part of a complex home Jamaican Kitchen, Hartford Baking Company, Dazzling Pho N Drinks, and many more! Manchester's newest indoor adventure park opens tomorrow!
Lava Island will officially open their doors tomorrow, October 3rd, at 169 Hale Road in Manchester. The wait is finally over. Check out their over-the-top attractions, screen-free play, and high-energy fun for all ages. Join them for their grand opening event on Friday (10/03) from 1pm to 10pm. What to expect at the park: -3 Level Jungle Gym -Trampolines -Foam Pits -Signature Volcano Slide -Tricycle Track -Toddler Play Area -Themed Party Rooms -Much More! Admission Pricing: One Hour Pass $13.25 per person All Day Pass $20 per person Make sure to visit their in-park cafe; serving up family friendly favorites like pizza, burgers, chicken wings, milkshakes, their signature funnel-cake fries, and much more! Find them at 169 Hale Road in Manchester! Five Guys & Wing Stop are planned for a long vacant lot on Silver Lane!
A new multi-tenant building is planned for 755 Silver Lane in East Hartford; a vacant lot once home to Friendly's many years ago. The site has sat empty since the buildng was demolished in 2015. The site is located next to Domino's on Silver Lane. The new building would be roughly 3,800 square feet with Wing Stop occupying 1,617 square feet and Five Guys occupying 2,244 square feet. The remainder of the space is a maintenance room. Five Guys would feature a small pation in front of their restaurant. Plans for the building were approved at the Planning & Zoning Commission's September 10th meeting. No timeline was announced for construction or the opening of either business. Take a look at the plans for the new development at the Manchester Parkade site! Plans include 232 apartments spread across four 48-unit buildings and four 10-unit buildings. Separate garage parking will be provided adajcent to the 48 unit buildings. Buildings would be comprised of a mix of studio, 1 bedroom, and two bedroom units. Plans also include a club house with a pool, 2 pickleball courts, and a dog park. A connection to the Cheney Rail Trail is also depicted in the plans. Two new commercial buildings are included in the plans on Broad Street, each would be roughly 4,000 square feet. Building are show butting up to Broad Street with parking in the rear. The developer behind the complex is APH Manchester, LLC also known as Anthony Properties. Construction is planned to start in Spring 2026 if plans are approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission.     A new vegan and vegetarian Indian restaurant has opened in Manchester! Sri Balaji is NOW OPEN at 231 Buckland Hills Drive in Manchester, next door to Frank Pepe’s! The restaurant features vegetarian and vegan India cuisine. The menu features a great selection of South Indian cuisine including dosas, curries, rices, uthappam, and more! The restaurant also serves breakfast. Check out the menu in the attached pictures. The new restaurant is owned by Spice Venue; they have other eateries in Hartford, Storrs, and New Haven. The owners of Spice Venue previously operated India Kitchen in Manchester, now home to Hartford Healthcare Cancer Center on Tolland Turnpike. They are open: Monday 11am-9pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday-Sunday 11am-9pm    Spirit Halloween is NOW OPEN in Manchester! The seasonal halloween retailer has taken over the former Joann Fabrics store at 1440 Pleasant Valley Road at The Plaza at Buckland Hills for their temporary store! The store is open: Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm Sunday 10am-7pm 
A skate shop has opened on Main Street!
The Curb Skate Shop is NOW OPEN at 845 Main Street, the former Silkcity Antiques store. The Curb Skate Shop is co-habitating with Shred Strong, a strength training, rehab, manual therapy, and sports nutrition specialist office for skaters and snowboarders. The shop carries decks, trucks, wheels, bearings, hardware, grip tape, premade completes, and other accessories. The shop carries brands including: Ace, Anit-Hero, Alien Workshop, Baker, Be Easy, Bones, Bronson, Black Label, Deathwish, Girl, Powell Peralta, Habitat Hoodlum, Jessup, Pepper, Uma Landsleds, Jacuzzi unlimited, Herion, Independent, Spitfire, Shake Junt, Real, Shortys, Slappy, Slik stix wax, and others. The skate shop previously operated at The Armory complex near the hospital. Find them at 845 Main Street in Manchester! |
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