Popular Restaurant Closing Over ‘Insurmountable’ Challenges: CT Business 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.

Popular Restaurant To Close, Owners Cite Rising Costs, Staff Shortage

“While we have poured our hearts and souls into creating a welcoming space and crafting delectable dishes, the challenges of the past years have proven insurmountable.">>>Read More.

Owner Of Beloved Diner Says She’s Stunned To Learn Of Demolition Plans

The owner said she only recently learned of plans to demolish the local diner, which has been a local institution dating back several decades.>>>Read More.

Stew Leonard's Eyes Location For New Connecticut Store

A Stew Leonard's spokesperson confirmed a prominent space in Connecticut is currently under consideration.>>>Read More.

Popular Restaurant & Market Reopens After Fire

“It was not how any of us saw the new year going,” says the owner of the highly anticipated revamp of the restaurant’s dining space and newly designed bar, “Thankfully, everything the fire claimed can be fixed and replaced.”>>>Read More.

Acclaimed Restaurant To Open 1st Connecticut Location

For nine straight years from 2009 to 2017, the restaurant was selected as a Michelin-recommended restaurant.>>>Read More.

Town’s Newest Hotspot Is A NY Style Bagelry With Local Roots

Fletch's Bagels made some miscalculations in its first month of business, but every new business should miscalculate this badly…>>>Read More.

2nd Location Of Popular Brewery Opens

Thimble Island Brewing Company is now open in a downtown space.>>>Read More.

Other top business stories:

• This Is Connecticut's 'Most Beautiful' Restaurant, New Ranking Says
• Babies 'R' Us Coming Back To Connecticut — Inside 3 Kohl's Stores
• Connecticut Company Adding 100-Plus Jobs
• National Retailer Closing All Remaining Stores In Connecticut
• 95-Year-Old Bakery, Grinder Shop Reopens After Closing
• Award-Winning Eatery Expanding With New Location
• Trampoline Park Pitched For Former Stop & Shop Site
• Haven Hot Chicken Opening May Be Temporarily Delayed

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