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Supervisor Gio Piris makes a French Toast latte, a fall favorite on the menu at Cheshire Coffee at 210 Old Towne Road in Cheshire, on Friday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Area coffee shops feature fall-themed drinks

RJ Food & Drink

  • DINING
  • BEER
  • WINE
  • RESTAURANTS
  • RECIPES
Supervisor Gio Piris makes a French Toast latte, a fall favorite on the menu at Cheshire Coffee at 210 Old Towne Road in Cheshire, on Friday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Area coffee shops feature fall-themed drinks
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Curry powder shortcuts savory beef skewers
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More than 2,000 state restaurants awaiting federal help
Left to right, Drew Durant, co-owner, Brandon Preston, bar manager, and Deja Durant, co-owner, of Meriden, are looking to open Tequila Galore at 575 N. Colony Rd. in Meriden this fall, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Left to right, Drew Durant, co-owner, Brandon Preston, bar manager, and Deja Durant, co-owner, of Meriden, are looking to open Tequila Galore at 575 N. Colony Rd. in Meriden this fall, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Meriden entreprenuer to open new bar in October
This cover image released by Simon & Schuster shows "Cook Once Dinner Fix: Quick and Exciting Ways to Transform Tonight
This cover image released by Simon & Schuster shows "Cook Once Dinner Fix: Quick and Exciting Ways to Transform Tonight
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Cassy Joy Garcia offers a way to cook once, get 2 meals
A colorful fall charcuterie board. |Caitlin Houston, special to the Record-Journal
A colorful fall charcuterie board. |Caitlin Houston, special to the Record-Journal
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How to make a fall charcuterie board
Ana Rojas, kitchen manager at El Sol de Mexico in Meriden stands behind the counter after preparing dishes of nachos and botana de camarones on Sept. 9, 2021. | Devin Leith-Yessian/Record-Journal
Ana Rojas, kitchen manager at El Sol de Mexico in Meriden stands behind the counter after preparing dishes of nachos and botana de camarones on Sept. 9, 2021. | Devin Leith-Yessian/Record-Journal
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Meriden restaurant explains how to make a few dishes
Beardsley Cider Mill in Shelton has cider doughnuts packed with fresh and sweet apple flavor. |Lindsay Pytel, special to the Record-Journal
Beardsley Cider Mill in Shelton has cider doughnuts packed with fresh and sweet apple flavor. |Lindsay Pytel, special to the Record-Journal
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Food blogger tries apple cider doughnuts from local orchards and farms
Fontana Pizzeria owner Sonny Giancarlo makes a thin-crust Margherita pizza at his Southington store during a soft opening on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. The pizzeria officially opens on Friday. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
Fontana Pizzeria owner Sonny Giancarlo makes a thin-crust Margherita pizza at his Southington store during a soft opening on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. The pizzeria officially opens on Friday. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
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Local chef opens new pizza restaurant in Southington 
pumpkin spice latte at home. |Ashley Kus, Record-Journal
pumpkin spice latte at home. |Ashley Kus, Record-Journal
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As seen on TikTok: Make your own pumpkin spice latte
|Lindsay Pytel, special to the Record-Journal
|Lindsay Pytel, special to the Record-Journal
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Three local eateries to visit this Labor Day weekend 
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Taco Pacifico at 97 Chapel St. in Yalesville is seen on Aug. 3. The restaurant plans to reopen after Labor Day. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Taco Pacifico at 97 Chapel St. in Yalesville is seen on Aug. 3. The restaurant plans to reopen after Labor Day. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Wallingford Tortilleria to reopen after Labor Day
Chris Barr, co-owner of Rosie’s Hot Dogs, stands in the new food truck he’ll be operating with partner Stacey Golub in front of his towing business at 270 Center St. in Southington on Tuesday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Chris Barr, co-owner of Rosie’s Hot Dogs, stands in the new food truck he’ll be operating with partner Stacey Golub in front of his towing business at 270 Center St. in Southington on Tuesday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Rosie's Hot Dogs to reopen as food truck in Southington 
Elvin Torres, owner of Bite Me restaurant, prepares chicken for the lunch rush at the new business at 234 Pratt St. in Meriden, Tuesday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Elvin Torres, owner of Bite Me restaurant, prepares chicken for the lunch rush at the new business at 234 Pratt St. in Meriden, Tuesday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Owners of new downtown Meriden eatery happy with opening response
Executive Chef Bob Paradis, left, and sous chef Pat Byrne, right, prepare an eggplant lasagna in the kitchen at Bread for Life in Southington, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Executive Chef Bob Paradis, left, and sous chef Pat Byrne, right, prepare an eggplant lasagna in the kitchen at Bread for Life in Southington, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Southington soup kitchen launches cooking videos 
Scott Castico, co-owner, grills a batch of hot dogs for customers at the new Frankies restaurant at 866 N. Colony Rd. in Wallingford, Tues., July 20, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Scott Castico, co-owner, grills a batch of hot dogs for customers at the new Frankies restaurant at 866 N. Colony Rd. in Wallingford, Tues., July 20, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Frankie’s opens new Wallingford location in former convenience store
Colline Gernert, owner of Brunetti’s Luncheonette, sits in the longtime breakfast spot in Wallingford. Brunetti
Colline Gernert, owner of Brunetti’s Luncheonette, sits in the longtime breakfast spot in Wallingford. Brunetti
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Breakfast spot in Wallingford for sale after long closure
Assistant manager Brem Belcinski picks up an order of Reuben sandwiches for customers at Hop Haus in downtown Plantsville on Tuesday. Southington restaurants are offering specials for Restaurant Week. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Assistant manager Brem Belcinski picks up an order of Reuben sandwiches for customers at Hop Haus in downtown Plantsville on Tuesday. Southington restaurants are offering specials for Restaurant Week. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Southington restaurants offering specials for Restaurant Week
Owner Wilmer Supliguicha stands in his new restaurant 122 Elm St. Tavern in Cheshire’s Watch Factory Shoppes. Mariah Melendez, special to the Record-Journal
Owner Wilmer Supliguicha stands in his new restaurant 122 Elm St. Tavern in Cheshire’s Watch Factory Shoppes. Mariah Melendez, special to the Record-Journal
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New restaurant opens in the Watch Factory Shoppes in Cheshire  
The Southington Zoning Board of Appeals recently approved a food truck to be operated on South Main Street. | File photo
The Southington Zoning Board of Appeals recently approved a food truck to be operated on South Main Street. | File photo
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Spanish soul food truck coming to Southington
Bar Manager Dan Hill pours a strawberry cider on Wednesday at New England Cider Company, 110 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Bar Manager Dan Hill pours a strawberry cider on Wednesday at New England Cider Company, 110 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Drink menu changes at local breweries prompted by liquor license changes
Frankies signage on the front of the former Cumberland Farms at 866 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford, Fri., Mar. 26, 2021. A Frankies restaurant will be moving into the building after being approved by the Wallingford Planning and Zoning Committee in early March. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Frankies signage on the front of the former Cumberland Farms at 866 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford, Fri., Mar. 26, 2021. A Frankies restaurant will be moving into the building after being approved by the Wallingford Planning and Zoning Committee in early March. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Popular hot dog restaurant coming to Wallingford
Enzo Beskovic, co-owner of Bone In Prime Steak House, is currently the head chef at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in West Hartford.
Enzo Beskovic, co-owner of Bone In Prime Steak House, is currently the head chef at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in West Hartford.
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Lifelong friends opening steakhouse in Cheshire