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A cold beverage by a warm fire at  the Tavern at the Armory (Middletown, CT), among several fireside dining options in the state. |Francesca Fontanez, special to the Record-Journal

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A cold beverage by a warm fire at  the Tavern at the Armory (Middletown, CT), among several fireside dining options in the state. |Francesca Fontanez, special to the Record-Journal

Local fireside dining options to warm up winter
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FILE - A lobster rears its claws after being caught off Spruce Head, Maine, Aug. 31, 2021. China is showing no signs of slowing its demand for American lobster this year despite disruption to the supply chain and international trade caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The lobsters are especially sought after in winter because they are a popular delicacy on Chinese New Year, which is Feb. 1 this year. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
FILE - A lobster rears its claws after being caught off Spruce Head, Maine, Aug. 31, 2021. China is showing no signs of slowing its demand for American lobster this year despite disruption to the supply chain and international trade caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The lobsters are especially sought after in winter because they are a popular delicacy on Chinese New Year, which is Feb. 1 this year. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
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Easy chicken marinade recipe. |Caitlin Houston, special to the Record-Journal
Easy chicken marinade recipe. |Caitlin Houston, special to the Record-Journal
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Easy chicken marinade
Dairy-free potato soup. |Caitlin Houston, special to the Record-Journal
Dairy-free potato soup. |Caitlin Houston, special to the Record-Journal
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Easy and delicious dairy-free potato soup
Cynthia Esposito, lead bar staff and shift supervisor, pours a glass of Paradise Hills Washington Trail Red at Paradise Hills Vineyards in Wallingford on Friday. Two local wineries are preparing to participate in the CT Winter Wine Trail set to begin later this month. Jan. 7, 2022. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Cynthia Esposito, lead bar staff and shift supervisor, pours a glass of Paradise Hills Washington Trail Red at Paradise Hills Vineyards in Wallingford on Friday. Two local wineries are preparing to participate in the CT Winter Wine Trail set to begin later this month. Jan. 7, 2022. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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French toast casserole. Ashley Kus, Record-Journal
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French toast casserole can be made ahead
Sesame Ginger Chicken Bowl from Pokémoto in Wallingford. |Francesca Fontanez, special to the Record-Journal
Sesame Ginger Chicken Bowl from Pokémoto in Wallingford. |Francesca Fontanez, special to the Record-Journal
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Rounding up 2021 business openings, 2022 expectations
Sarah E. Crowder/Katie Workman via AP
Sarah E. Crowder/Katie Workman via AP
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The combination of savory breaded chicken, rich marinara, and gooey melted cheese makes any bad day better. |Caitlin Houston, special to the Record-Journal
The combination of savory breaded chicken, rich marinara, and gooey melted cheese makes any bad day better. |Caitlin Houston, special to the Record-Journal
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