Beloved Toy Store Closing + Major Mall Sues Town: CT News

There was plenty of business news across Connecticut this past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories.

Historic, Beloved Toy Store To Close

A toy store that's served the community for more than six decades will close next month.>>>Read More.

Popular Restaurant Plans A Small Move That Will Bring Larger Changes: Report

The restaurant is moving south of the Green, and its owner has seating and menu changes planned, the New Haven Register reported.>>>Read More.

Popular Food Truck Opens New Storefront Location

A food truck known for its fried chicken sandwiches has opened a location.>>>Read More.

CT Post Mall Sues Town Over Rejecting Redevelopment Plans

The owners of the state's largest mall has filed a lawsuit against the municipality after a second rejection of its development plans.>>>Read More.

Popular Ice Cream Shop To Stay Open For Winter For 1st Time Ever

The popular ice cream shop recently announced the popular stand will remain open for winter "for the first time ever.">>>Read More.

Seafood Market And Pastry Shop Opens

Blue + Berries opened about a month ago, and offers customers a unique mix of fresh and prepared seafood as well as sweet treats.>>>Read More.

Movie Theatre Owners Buy Former Art Cinema: Report

The owners bought the pandemic-shuttered beloved downtown theater. It'll reopen on Jan. 14, per report.>>>Read More.

Motel Closes; Luxury Apartments Planned

A motel has closed, and a developer has plans for the site.>>>Read More.

National Juice Bar Chain Opens

The store is the chain's first location in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

BJ Ryan's To Open New Location In February

BJ Ryan's East will open in the former pizzeria location on Cove Avenue in February, the restaurant announced this week.>>>Read More.

New Restaurant Fills Vacant Storefront

Regional fast-casual eatery Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill is replacing Qdoba Mexican Eats.>>>Read More.

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