Bess Eaton will be closing their only remaining Connecticut location at the end of business this Saturday, 04/18.
The donut shop is located at 1 Coggswell Street in Pawcatuck. The location opened its doors in 2011, replacing a Tim Horton's cafe at the site. Signs notifying customers of the closure have been posted at the restaurant. The signs read: "I first want to start off by thanking each and every one of our wonderful, loyal customers for continuing to visit our store each and every day; you all have made it possible to come this far with the continued patronage through every single bit of the roller coaster ride this store has been. It saddens me to say this, but unfortunately Saturday, April 18th will be our last day, and we will be closing our doors that evening for good. It has been so much more to some than just a customer/barista relationship and you all have been appreciated through every aspect over the last 15 years we have stood in this spot. It goes without saying how much we all appreciated the continued support up until the very end. From everyone here, we thank you and hope we have made the experience that is Bess Eaton wonderful for you." The shop sold coffee, donuts, pastries, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and much more. Freshly prepared with a side of nostalgia for longtime customers. The closure leaves Bess Eaton with a single remaining location in Westerly Rhode Island. The donut shop was previously a large chain, operating over 50 locations throughout Southern New England before closing in 2004 when locations were converted into Tim Horton's. The brand was reborn in 2011 when Tim Horton's pulled out of the region. Do you remember Bess Eaton? Where was your local location? Comment below!
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A new clothing store is coming to Downtown Mystic this spring!
Faherty Brand is coming soon to 10 West Main Street in Mystic, the former home of FatFace near the iconic Mystic Drawbridge. Graphics were recently installed on the window announcing the retailer's plans. The new store features island culture to clothing for men and women. Their stores feature a beach-house vibes and aesthetics, which will fit in perfect with Downtown Mystic! Faherty is focused on their social & environmental impacts, sourcing organic & recycled fabrics while working with partners to drive sustainability. This will be Faherty's third Connecticut location, after existing stores in Greenwich and Westport. Find more information on their website here: https://fahertybrand.com/ Look for them to open this spring! 
Summer is ready to begin at Mohegan Sun! Get ready for summer with a new outdoor dining option, a 'Summer Kick-Off' party, and the start of the 'Party on the Sun Patio' summer concert series!
Party on the Sun Patio schedule: Every Friday starting 06/19 through 09/18
6/19/26: 70’s Rock Parade (70s tribute band) 6/26/26: Captain Fantastic (Elton John tribute band) 7/3/26: Mike DelGuidice (Global performer from Long Island) 7/10/26: Ladies of the 80s Night Out (80s tribute band) 7/17/26: B Street Band (Bruce Springsteen tribute band) 7/24/26: Queen Flash (Queen tribute band) 7/31/26: Thurston Howell Band – Your Premier Yacht Rock Spectacular! 8/7/26: Redneck Castaway Band (Kenny Chesney tribute band) 8/14/26: Be Kind & Rewind: Ultimate 90s House Party 8/21/26: Fleetwood Macked: The Ultimate Tribute To Fleetwood Mac 8/28/26: Soul Sound Revue (Motown tribute band) 9/4/26: The Journey Tribute Show (Journey tribute band) 9/11/26: Zac N’ Fried (Zac Brown Band tribute) 9/18/26: Beatlemania Again (The Beatles tribute band) Find more information about these events and more on Mohegan Sun's website here: https://mohegansun.com/poi/dining/sun-patio.html The new TJ Maxx store in Groton has set its opening date!
The new store will officially open its doors on May 7th at 925 Poquonnock Road in Groton, part of Groton Shoppers Mart! The store will host their grand opening from 8am to 10pm. The store will replace the current TJ Maxx store in town, currently located at 670 Long Hill Road in Groton in the Groton Shopping Center. The current store will be hosting a moving sale and will close in the days before the new store opens. The new store is slightly smaller than the current location. The new space at Groton Shoppers Mart is roughly 23,000 square feet while their current space at Groton Shopping Center is 30,000 square feet. No word yet on what might open in their old space once they vacate. TJ Maxx is one of the country's leading discount retailers where designer brands and low prices come together. They have something for everyone at prices your wallet will love. Find them at 925 Poquonnock Road in Groton starting on May 7th! They are open daily from 9:30am-9:30pm 
Tom’s Watch Bar at Mohegan Sun will be closing its doors at the end of business today.
Staff at Tom’s Watch Bar, formerly Tom’s Urban, confirm the restaurant will be closing tonight, April 10th, at the end of business. They are serving an abbreviate menu tonight based on their remaining supplies. The restaurant is located on the second floor of The Shops at Mohegan Sun, next to The Landsdowne Irish Pub. Tom’s is a sports-bar concept serving burgers, wings, sandwiches, and much more. They have other locations around the country. The restaurant opened in 2016 as Tom’s Urban before rebranding to Tom’s Watch Bar in recent years. As of Friday night, the Mohegan Sun location has been removed from the casino’s website and the chain’s website. "Mohegan Sun is excited about the opportunity to introduce a new dining concept later this year in the former Tom’s Watch Bar location near Mohegan Sun Arena, with more details to be shared soon. We appreciate the Tom’s Watch Bar team for their time and partnership at Mohegan Sun. Separately, the reopening of Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay remains on schedule. The venue will return in an enhanced and rebranded form, and we look forward to sharing additional updates in the very near future." -Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun Stay tuned for further detail on the future of this space. Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream is expanding! The ice cream shop has purchased The Old Mystic General Store at 47 Main Street in Old Mystic! Renovations are underway on the building. The ice cream shop will bring the historic building back to life in their own Mystic Drawbridge way according to an announcement from Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream! The new location will not replace their existing location in Downtown Mystic. Their location at 2-4 West Main Street in Mystic will remain open, next to their namesake iconic Mystic Drawbridge. Their ice cream shop features dozens of homemade ice cream flavors along with coffee, espresso, lattes, and much more. An opening timeline for the new location was not immediately available. What's your favorite flavor at Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream? Comment below! 
Hopefully our final update on the Crystal Mall for awhile. We now have a clearer idea of how the mall is operating with their remaining tenants.
Temporary construction walls have been constructed allowing customers to access the remaining tenants inside the mall. Customers are only able to access certain areas of the mall with most of the concourse now blocked from use. Remaining tenants include: •Men's Wearhouse (accessible from food court entrance only) •Sakura Japan (accessible from food court entrance only) •H&R Block (accessible from adjacent mall entrance only) •Lenscrafters (accessible from mall entrance near BWW only) •Buffalo Wild Wings (exterior entrance) Customer access is limited to these stores with the rest of the mall now barricaded past these retailers. Construction on Electric Boats' new office, research, and training facility in now getting underway. 
Dave's Hot Chicken has set their opening date in Waterford!
The Nashville hot chicken restaurant will officially open their new Waterford on April 17th according to an employee authorized to speak with us! The new restaurant will be located at 13 Clark Lane in Waterford, the former Papa Gino’s/D’Angelo’s Subs space at Waterford Plaza. The eatery serves Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, normal chicken sandwiches, tenders, bites, shakes, fries, slaw, mac & cheese, slushers of various flavors, and more. They sells a 'Hot Box Roulette' featuring a box of 10 chicken sliders with 4 mild, 5 medium, and 1 reaper (their hottest flavor.) Find their full menu here: https://daveshotchicken.com/ Dave's Hot Chicken is a rapidly growing chain of Nashville-Hot chicken restaurants with CT locations in Southington, Hamden, Newington, Milford, Stamford, and new locations coming soon in Brookfield & Bridgeport. Where would you like to see them open next? Comment below! A new garden-themed pop-up bar has opened its doors at Mohegan Sun! Take a look inside the new space!
The Secret Garden Bar at Mohegan Sun is now open in the Sky Tower lobby! The new bar and lounge is a limited‑time spring pop‑up designed for lingering nights and unexpected moments. This hidden escape invites you to slow down, sip, and step into a world where spring is always in full bloom. Stay tuned to their website for exclusive events hosted at the Garden Bar, find it here: https://mohegansun.com/poi/dining/aquai-pop-up.html The menu consists of a variety of refreshing cocktails including: -Bonsai & Berries -The Bee Sting -Mint To Be a Scandal -Your Grace's Garden -Spring Fever -Blush of the Ton Frose -Moonflower Margarita -High Society Spritzer -You'll also find your favorite beers, wines, and liquors. The pop-up is open from Friday April 3rd through Sunday June 14th! Starting April 3rd their hours will be: Sunday through Thursday 4:00pm-10:00pm Friday & Saturday 3:00pm-Midnight 
A longtime local business will be relocating to a new building along with bringing back another staple! Lu-Mac's Package Store will be relocating to a new building at 356 Route 2 in Preston, next door to their current location. The liquor store will be a larger version of their current store with a fun feature, a full-sized NASCAR race car suspended from the ceiling. Opening alongside Lu-Mac's will be a reborn version of Jimmies Ice Cream Shoppe! The ice cream shop will be run by Jimmy Dubreiul who previously operated the shop on the site before construction started. Construction on the new farm-house/country barn style building is well underway. Stay tuned for more details as work continues on the building.   |
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