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Congratulations to Delamar Mystic! The hotel has been named one of the 'Best Resorts in New England' by Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards! Delamar Mystic was the only Connecticut hotel on the list. The hotel opened in 2025 at 105 Greenmanville Avenue in Mystic, just steps from the historic Mystic Seaport. The stunning waterfront boutique hotel treats guest to unmatched views of Mystic seaport. The hotel has 31 beautifully designed rooms and suites floor-to-ceiling windows. A heated outdoor swimming pool, other seasonal amenities, complimentary valet, complimentary breakfast, free general admission to the Mystic Seaport Museum, and a complimentary car services (up to 2 miles) to get to other Mystic attractions. Delamar Mystic is host to a gourmet restaurant known as La Plage Restaurant & Oyster Bar; complete with a raw bar, pizza, seafood, lobster rolls, and many other entrees. Find their full menu here: https://www.laplagemystic.com/ Learn more about Delamar Mystic on their website here: https://www.delamar.com/hotels/delamar-mystic
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A new jazz bar is preparing to open in New London!
The Marquee on State Street is opening soon at 312 State Street in New London, the former DEVS / Nico's space. The new venue will feature seating for over 45 patrons and a small stage; and a speakeasy space with seating for another 20 patrons. The new movie theater–themed jazz bar is where the glamour of classic cinema meets the soulful sound of live jazz. Sip on expertly crafted classic cocktails, discover our signature handcrafted creations, and enjoy a curated selection of small bites perfect for sharing. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show drink, a late-night cocktail, or an evening of music and conversation, the warm atmosphere offers the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable night. They plan to host other music events including karaoke, comedians, DJs, and much more. The bar is now hiring for staff including host, watier, bartender, bar-back/busser, cook, & dishwasher/food prep. Find more information on their website: https://sites.google.com/.../the-marquee-on.../join-our-team Make sure to follow them at The Marquee on State Street for an opening announcement coming soon! A new bookstore has opened in Jewett City! The Signed Collection is now open at 39 Wedgewood Drive in Jewett City, part of the Slater Mill Mall complex. The business opened earlier this year. The new locally-owned store carries a variety of independently published books of every genre, all signed by their authors! The mission of the business is to give independent authors the recognition they deserve. Alongside the collection of books, you will find other products including other bookish gifts, coffee mugs, candles, tote bags, stickers, journals, and much more! They host fun events including author meet & greets and release parties. Find them at 39 Wedgewood Drive in Jewett City or online at www.thesignedcollection.com/ They are open: Monday & Tuesday 12pm-8pm Wednesday 9am-5pm Thursday & Friday 7am-2pm Sunday 10am-4pm Closed Saturday 
A new coffee shop is coming to Norwich!
Two Dogs Coffee Shop will be opening a new location later this year in Norwich! The coffee shop, which currently has a location in Danielson, will be opening its second location at 345 Main Street in Norwich. The new location will be in one of the retail space in the former YMCA building (which is currently being redeveloped and renovated). The newly rebirthed complex is now known as 'Crossings at 345', with a mix of residential, commercial, and retail spaces. Two Dogs Coffee Shop opened in 2024 at 157 Main Street in Danielson; bringing with it a variety of drip coffee, cold brew, craft espresso drinks, lemonades, energy drinks, small bites, and offering small assortment of artisan made products in their store. The shop roasts and packages their own beans at a facility in Pomfret Center. Stay tuned for more details on their opening! Construction has started on a number of new retailers coming to Waterford! Hobby Lobby is under construction at 167 Waterford Parkway North in Waterford, the former Bob's Stores / EMS space at Cross Roads Centre shopping plaza. Coming soon signs have been installed at the main entrance to the plaza. They are anticipated to open this fall or winter. Boot Barn has started work on their new location at Waterford Commons in Waterford! The new Western-Wear store will occupy the former Party City store in the shopping center with plans to open this fall. The store sells clothing, cowboy/girl boots, work boots, accessories, and much more; most with a Western/Cowboy-flare. Restaurant Depot has broken ground on their new warehouse store at 161 Waterford Parkway North in Waterford, between Walmart and Lowe’s. The store serves restaurants and business owners, and it will feature over 47,000 square feet of space. What retailers or restaurant chain would you like to see open in Southeast Connecticut? Comment below! 
Ulta Beauty will be closing its Lisbon location this July.
A media representative from Ulta Beauty has confirmed the location at 160 River Road in Lisbon will permanently close its doors on July 11th. The store is located inside of the Lisbon Landing development. No word yet on what might replace Ulta Beauty in the plaza. The closure will leave Ulta with 20 locations in Connecticut with the next closest CT locations to Lisbon being Killingly or Waterford. Find your closest location or shop online at https://www.ulta.com 
UPDATE: All positions have been filled at moment.
Still want to be part of the filming of Hell's Kitchen at Foxwoods? Here's your chance to see Gordon Ramsay and be part of the action at a taping of Fox's hit show Hell's Kitchen! The casting team is looking for audience members for THREE upcoming tapings at the casino. Filming / Audience Opportunities Include: -The Hilarious Blind Taste Test Challenge on July 2nd -The Final Cookoff Challenge on July 6th -The Winner Reveal on July 7th Apply at the link to attend one or more tapings! CASTING CALL HAS BEEN CLOSED. NOTE: This is different than previous casting calls posted on our page. If you would like to be part of this filming, please fill out the linked form. These will be audience episodes, not dinner service tapings (no food served). 
7 Brew Coffee is coming soon to Norwich with another location being eyed in Waterford!
The new coffee shop is planning a new location at 505-509 New London Turnpike in Norwich. The site is currently home to a former CPA office (in a old home) as well as a residential home. Plans call for the demolition of both and construction of their iconic stand on the site. Plans were approved last week, though an exact timeline for construction has not been set according to the local franchisee. 7 Brew is planning a new location at 731 Long Hill Road in Groton! The chain submitted plans on June 19th to construct a new location on the site of the Sunoco Gas Station. Plans are subject to local approvals. We were first to announce plans for the location earlier this year. The coffee shop chain is reportedly eyeing an additional location in Waterford at 117 Boston Post Road, part of Waterford Plaza (home to Stop & Shop and Ollie's.) The building would likely be located on under-utilized section of parking lot in the plaza. This project is still subject to local approvals. These new locations join the chain's existing Connecticut stands in Vernon, Orange, Wallingford, Bridgeport, New Haven, and North Haven. They have additional locations coming soon in Middletown, Waterbury, New Milford, and Groton. We will have another update soon about another location coming to another area of Connecticut. Stay tuned! 
Toy Vault will open its new Waterford location this Thursday!
The new location of the toy & collectible store will open this Thursday, June 25th, at 909 Hartford Turnpike in Waterford, part of Waterford Commons shopping center. Toy Vault is located between Aspen Dental & Moe's Southwest Grill. The store specializes buying and selling new & vintage toys, gaming cards, video games, and other pop-culture gaming items. Check out their selection of funko-pops and collectibles. Toy Vault was previously located inside the nearby Crystal Mall until the majority of the mall's tenants left earlier this year. They recently opened a new location at Tanger Outlets, Foxwoods and will now open an additional location in Waterford. The toy & collectible shop has other locations at the Warwick Mall, Dartmouth Mall, Emerald Square Mall, Solomond Pond, Tanger Outlets Foxwoods, and now back in Waterford. Stop in and check them out on Thursday! 
A local brewery has announced their pending closure.
Epicure Brewing will be closing its doors at the end of this weekend, June 28th, after 9 years of business. The brewery is located at 40 Franklin Street in Norwich. The brewery was known for their 'Bring Your Own Food / Make Yourself At Home' atmosphere. They were also home to a wide variety of brews inlucing light beers, sours, hoppy beers, malty beers, seltzers, as well as a selection of wines, ciders, and RTD cocktails. The brewery announced their closure in a statement: "Nine years ago, we opened the doors of Epicure Brewing with a simple dream: to create great beer, bring people together, and become a part of the fabric of this incredible community. What followed was more than we ever could have imagined. Over the past nine years, we've shared countless pints, celebrations, milestones, friendships, laughter, and memories. We've watched first dates turn into marriages, welcomed new faces who became regulars, and built relationships that extended far beyond the walls of our brewery. Epicure Brewing was never just about beer—it was about community, connection, and the people who made this place feel like home. As this chapter comes to an end, we are filled with gratitude for every person who walked through our doors, attended an event, supported a release, brought friends, shared a recommendation, or simply chose to spend an evening with us. Your support made these nine years possible. The memories created here will stay with us forever, and we hope they will stay with you as well. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in us, supporting local craft beer, and being part of the Epicure Brewing story. We could not have done it without you. Here's to nine unforgettable years, to the friendships forged over a pint, and to the community that made it all worthwhile. We are closed today, but we will be open for our final pints next weekend." Stop in this weekend for one last pint and say goodbye to your favorite staff. |
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