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Darrell Lucas, owner of Illiano’s Restaurant-Pizzeria of Meriden, sticks a Made in Meriden label on a jar of pickles as Carrie Teele looks on Friday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Extra zucchini? Here’s some ways to get creative with fresh produce from your farmers’ market

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Darrell Lucas, owner of Illiano’s Restaurant-Pizzeria of Meriden, sticks a Made in Meriden label on a jar of pickles as Carrie Teele looks on Friday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Extra zucchini? Here’s some ways to get creative with fresh produce from your farmers’ market
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5 places to get specialty hot dogs this summer
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From exhilaration to fatigue, home cooks assess new normal
Kristen Dearborn prepares a summer salad with in-season fruits and vegetables.
Kristen Dearborn prepares a summer salad with in-season fruits and vegetables.
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HEALTHY LIVING: 5 tips for making a delicious summer salad
Worker Drew Durant prepares steak and cheese egg rolls at Mind, Body & Soul Food, 511 W. Main St. in Meriden, on Friday.
Worker Drew Durant prepares steak and cheese egg rolls at Mind, Body & Soul Food, 511 W. Main St. in Meriden, on Friday.
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Meriden’s new Mind, Body and Soul Food has busy first week
Joann Castaldo, co-owner, swirls frosting on a Strawberry Drip cake in the making at Sweet Mia’s, 859 Marion Ave., Southington, Tuesday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Joann Castaldo, co-owner, swirls frosting on a Strawberry Drip cake in the making at Sweet Mia’s, 859 Marion Ave., Southington, Tuesday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Wedding cupcakes and smaller cakes? Local bakers predict different trends post-pandemic
This custom ice cream cake featuring the Peppa Pig cartoon was made by Sweet Claude’s Ice Cream in Cheshire.
This custom ice cream cake featuring the Peppa Pig cartoon was made by Sweet Claude’s Ice Cream in Cheshire.
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Looking for a delicious ice cream cake this summer? Here are some local options.
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Southington cooking school shares recipe for bringing s’mores indoors
A customer enters Gigante’s Too at 817 E. Center St. in Wallingford on Tuesday. Gigante’s Too has reopened under new ownership.
A customer enters Gigante’s Too at 817 E. Center St. in Wallingford on Tuesday. Gigante’s Too has reopened under new ownership.
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Gigante’s Too deli reopens under new ownership 
Customers, left to right, Wondeline Colon-Rivera, Darby Bronson and Lisa Kelsey, all of Cheshire, enjoy a group toast on the patio of the Hop Haus, 28 W. Main St. in Plantsville, Thurs., Jun. 25, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Customers, left to right, Wondeline Colon-Rivera, Darby Bronson and Lisa Kelsey, all of Cheshire, enjoy a group toast on the patio of the Hop Haus, 28 W. Main St. in Plantsville, Thurs., Jun. 25, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Southington beer garden, other local outdoor dining options this summer
Skygazer, a new brewery nearing completion on Triano Drive in Southington, Thurs. Dec. 6, 2018. Brewery owners Taylor Pilewski of Wallingford and Erik Tynik of Bristol said they’ll focus on brewing and have a small tasting area rather than attempt the brew pub business model. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Skygazer, a new brewery nearing completion on Triano Drive in Southington, Thurs. Dec. 6, 2018. Brewery owners Taylor Pilewski of Wallingford and Erik Tynik of Bristol said they’ll focus on brewing and have a small tasting area rather than attempt the brew pub business model. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Southington brewery pauses operations
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South Bay and Pacifico tables bustling on Wednesday night in New Haven. | Laura Glesby, New Haven Independent
South Bay and Pacifico tables bustling on Wednesday night in New Haven. | Laura Glesby, New Haven Independent
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Outdoor dining experiment a hit so far in New Haven
Above, a buffalo chicken pizza freshly made at Verona Pizza’s new location at 1300 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, in Southington.
Above, a buffalo chicken pizza freshly made at Verona Pizza’s new location at 1300 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, in Southington.
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Well-known pizza maker reopens in Southington
Store manager Lilly Fellows holds a freshly-brewed latte Wednesday at Southington Coffee House, 51 N. Main St. in Southington. Just six months after opening the downtown shop, Southington Coffee House is working on a West Street express location in a Sunoco Gas Station. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Store manager Lilly Fellows holds a freshly-brewed latte Wednesday at Southington Coffee House, 51 N. Main St. in Southington. Just six months after opening the downtown shop, Southington Coffee House is working on a West Street express location in a Sunoco Gas Station. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Southington Coffee House to open second location
Alex Blank is co-owner of Twelve Percent Beer Project, at 341 State St., North Haven. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Alex Blank is co-owner of Twelve Percent Beer Project, at 341 State St., North Haven. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Twelve Percent Beer Project begins brewing in North Haven
"Axepert" Eric Yocca, right, winds up for a throw during a round with Jordan Catrone, left, of Thomaston, at Montana Nights Axe Throwing in Newington, Thurs., Jan. 23, 2020. Yocca is also a front desk clerk at the business. Montana Nights will be opening another location in the Factory Square building in Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
"Axepert" Eric Yocca, right, winds up for a throw during a round with Jordan Catrone, left, of Thomaston, at Montana Nights Axe Throwing in Newington, Thurs., Jan. 23, 2020. Yocca is also a front desk clerk at the business. Montana Nights will be opening another location in the Factory Square building in Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Ax throwing range & bar expected to open in Southington this spring
Pete McAloon, manager, talks about igloo dining at Back Nine Tavern at Southington Country Club.Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Pete McAloon, manager, talks about igloo dining at Back Nine Tavern at Southington Country Club.Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Igloo dining opens on Back Nine Tavern patio in Southington
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Chocolate factory, store opening in Southington's Factory Square
Rod Warner, of Durham, a patron of Horseshoe Taverne, talks about the new business at 100 New Haven Road in Durham on Monday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Rod Warner, of Durham, a patron of Horseshoe Taverne, talks about the new business at 100 New Haven Road in Durham on Monday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Horseshoe Taverne settles in at familiar spot  in Durham
Spencer Sheades, 4, of Wallingford, waits for help from mother Jennifer before frosting his cupcake during a cupcake decorating class at Alyssa
Spencer Sheades, 4, of Wallingford, waits for help from mother Jennifer before frosting his cupcake during a cupcake decorating class at Alyssa
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Cake decorating classes at Alyssa’s Cakery in Wallingford provides holiday fun
Record-Journal reporter Everett Bishop, Bailey Wright, Lauren Sellew, and Jeniece Roman taste-test six types of candy cane flavors to pick out the best, while in the newspaper
Record-Journal reporter Everett Bishop, Bailey Wright, Lauren Sellew, and Jeniece Roman taste-test six types of candy cane flavors to pick out the best, while in the newspaper
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Butter rum candy canes? We ranked some of the weirdest candy cane flavors out there
The Eatery co-owner Jon Masella puts together their "Mayflower Wrap" with house-roasted turkey breast, maple roasted sweet potatoes, apple-cornbread stuffing, and pear cranberry sauce, while in the eatery in Wallingford on Nov. 21, 2019. | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
The Eatery co-owner Jon Masella puts together their "Mayflower Wrap" with house-roasted turkey breast, maple roasted sweet potatoes, apple-cornbread stuffing, and pear cranberry sauce, while in the eatery in Wallingford on Nov. 21, 2019. | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
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Thanksgiving dinner as a sandwich (or wrap) can’t be beat at these local eateries
Hostess Sarena Salmeri.
Hostess Sarena Salmeri.
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Prohibition-themed bar The Manhattan opens on Eden Avenue in Southington