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Peek-A-Brew Play Cafe is NOW OPEN in Old Saybrook! Big congratulations to Connecticut's newest playcafe! The indoor playground and coffee shop is located at 118 Main Street in Old Saybrook, the former Essex Golf & Sportwear store. The new playcafe was recently featured in People Magazine! Read the People Magazine story here: https://people.com/moms-sisters-quit-jobs-to-open-kid-friendly-cafe-after-spotting-community-gap-exclusive-11731793 The space is divided into 3 main areas including: -𝐂𝐚f𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 -𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 -𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 Peek a Brew Play Cafe is a vibrant, family-friendly destination where coffee lovers and young children can enjoy a relaxing and fun-filled experience. Offering a cozy atmosphere with a full-service coffee bar, delicious snacks, and a dedicated play area for kids, our cafe is designed for parents to unwind while their little ones explore, play, and make new friends. Whether you’re stopping by for a caffeine boost or looking for a place to connect with other families, Peek a Brew is the perfect spot to relax, recharge, and have fun! Perfect for children 2-6 years old, and a separate soft area for children 0-2! Book your playtime here: https://www.peekabrewplaycafe.com/open-play Find them at 118 Main Street in Old Saybrook! The center is open: Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 8am - 4pm
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A new Polish market has opened in Old Saybrook! Little Polska Market & Deli is NOW OPEN at 1271 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook. The new shop features Polish-favorites, deli meats, and other goodies. The market is a Polski Sklep - traditional Polish market and deli. Among their deli and market offerings; notary and Polish translation services are available. Find a selection of warm pirogi with potato and cheese, stuffed cabbage, pyzy with meat (meat dumpling), kiszka ziemniaczana, crockets with sauerkraut and mushroom, and much more hot Polish food at their deli. Find them at 1271 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook. The shop is open: Wednesday-Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday 9am-1pm Closed Monday & Tuesday *Hours expected to be expanded in the future* By Jean-Luc Dube A family owned grocery store is closing their doors in Madison. Robert's Food Center will be closing their doors after 40 years of operations. The closure comes after 12 months of lease negotiations ended with them unable to reach an agreement with their landlord. The grocery store is located at 514 Old Toll Road in Madison. The grocery store opened in 1983, stretching over three generations of the family. The store has been a local grocer, community partner, and friend to all in the town. Starting today, all dry grocery, dairy, and frozen foods will be discounted 25% off in anticipation for their closing. All sales are final. Store hours have now been adjusted to 8am-7pm daily. Stop in, shop the sales, and say goodbye to a family tradition stretching generations in Madison. 
By Jean-Luc Dube Delamar has opened their new Mystic hotel! The newest location for the boutique hotel chain is located at 105 Greenmanville Avenue, next to the Historic Mystic Seaport. Find a stunning waterfront luxury boutique hotel that will treat guests to unparalleled views of the Mystic River and Mystic Seaport. Be welcomed to the new hotel with a glass of bubbly upon your arrival. 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. The hotel is host to a new 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://ohbz.com/design/la-plage--mystic-ct Book your stay here: https://www.delamar.com/.../delamar.../luxury-hotel-mystic 
I stumbled upon a quiant little coffee shop on my last trip to Norwich! Check out Dexter's Smoothie Coffee Vault at 50 Pleasant Street in Norwich, CT. The coffee and smoothie shop is located at the Yantic River Plaza, next door to Dexter's Best Safe & Vault. The shop offers both indoors and outdoor service. Complete with a small interior lounge space with tables and chairs; or order at the outdoor walk-up window. The shop's menu consists of a variety of beverages including coffees, smoothies, hot chocolate, refreshers, Dexterccinos, frozen coffees, and much more. Coffee is locally roasted at Craftsman Cliff Roasters on Main Street in Norwich. I got a Snickerdoodle Cafe Au Lait; which was delicious! I will definitely be back for more! Find them at 50 Pleasant Street in Norwich, CT The shop is open: Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4pm Sunday 9am-3pm Closed Monday Ciao Food & Beverage is NOW OPEN in Clinton! The new Italian restaurant is located at 36 Killingworth Turnpike in Clinton, replacing [Chow] Food & Beverage. Chow closed last month to be reimagined as Ciao. Ciao is a modern Italian kitchen featuring New Haven–style pizza, house-made fresh pasta, and all the classic Italian comfort food you crave. Bringing bold flavors and cozy vibes! Find Italian favorites like egglant parm, piccata, barciole, chicken scarpariello and much more. Find the full menu here: https://www.chowfoodandbeverage.com/dinner Plenty of gluten free options on the menu including the eggplant parm, fried calamari, fried artichoke hearts, crispy polenta bruschetta, shrimp scampi polenta, eggplant rollatini, salads, braciole, and much more. The restaurant is owned by Jeff Mastroianni, the owner of former restaurant Chow. Jeff Mastroianni also owns Chip's Pub in Clinton. All [Chow] gift cards can be used at Ciao! The restaurant is open: Monday-Thursday 4-8pm Friday 4-9pm Saturday 12-9pm Sunday 12-8pm 
A new consignment store is coming to Essex! Charmed Consignment Co. is coming soon to 33 Main Street in the Centerbrook section of Essex.
The new consignment store will offer premium clothing sizes in baby through preteen, baby gear, womens, maternity and event gowns without the premium price tag! The new store will be located next to Essex Mail Mart and the Cheese Shop of Centerbrook. The store will be owned by Felicia Rolan. Stay tuned to their Facebook, tagged above, from more updates including an opening date! Two food news updates for Clinton! Lobster Landing at 152 Commerce Street in Clinton is NOW OPEN for the season! The restaurant is home to the best lobster roll in New England. The restaurant recently completed renovations on their shack, keeping the charm of the shack complete with the crooked 'O' sign! They serve lobster rolls, hot dogs, sausage-peppers-onions sub, clam chowder, lobster bisque, salad, coleslaw, corn, and ice cream from their tiny shack. The stand has become a summer destination for hungry beach-goes looking for the best lobster rolls. They are open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-6pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. Find their menu here: lobsterlandingct.com/ Masa Sushi has reopened their doors in Clinton after a small fire last month. The sushi restaurant is located at 88 West Main Street in Clinton. The restaurant celebrated their grand reopening on April 29th, inviting the community back into their restaurant. The restaurant serves traditional Japanese cuisine including sushi, sashimi, hibachi, bento boxes, tempura, katsu, teriyaki, and much more. They are open Monday 11am-9:30pm, Wednesday-Thursday 11am-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 12pm-9pm. Find their menu here: masasushiclinton.com/ Make sure you check out these eateries next time you're at the shore! 
A new retail store and coffee shop is coming soon to the Ivoryton section of Essex!
The Hosting Company is coming soon to 104 Main Street, the former Gathering space. The new shop will sell coffee along with all items for your hosting needs. The new shop is expected to open in late May or early June. The shop describes themselves as 'a uniquely curated retail space and micro coffee shop designed to unlock the joy and art of hosting. Our mission is to inspire customers to entertain with style, and to transform the stresses of hosting into a creative pursuit for all. The brick and mortar space itself is a feast for the senses, a beautifully designed haven where the art of hosting comes alive, offering unique and one-of-a-kind products. Set the table, queue the playlist, mix the cocktails, feed your guests, brew the coffee - We’ve got it all covered.' The shop will be owned by Ivoryton residents Zachary Cohen and Taryn Antoniou. We wish them good luck and great success on their new business! 
Denny's will reopen their doors in New London!
America's Diner closed nearly a year ago after a small kitchen fire. The building has sat empty since waiting for key repairs. A sign recently placed on the exterior door states they plan to reopen on May 11th! The diner is located 322 South Frontage Road in New London, CT. Stop in after their opening and get breakfast favorites anytime like Signature Breakfast Slams, Sizzlin’ Breakfast Skillets, with hot, fresh coffee of course. Or make it lunch or dinner with Melts & Handhelds, Slamburgers, and seasonal specials on the menu. Kids eat FREE every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m and you can find eats for $2 $4 $6 $8 on the Value Menu. |
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