Italian bakery, pastry shop finds new life in South Meriden after closing New Haven location- MERIDEN Rocco’s Village Bakery has found a second lease on life on South Meriden’s Main Street. The bakery, which occupied a location in New Haven for 40 years, closed in June after the owners Antonio and Anna DiBenedetto decided to retire, unable.
Mask policies now vary at local restaurants, shops
Mask policies now vary at local restaurants, shops
Manager Nadia Arrington serves lunch plates to Wes and Annmarie Heyward, and daughter Aria, 2, of Waterbury, at The Art of Yum, 1091 S. Main St., Plantsville, Tues., May 18 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Advertisement
Michone Arrington, president and chef of The Art of Yum in Southington, Tues., May 18 2021. Arrington said he canÂt wait to be able to not wear masks, but as a business owner understands some of his customers precautions. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Wraps, tacos and fries at The Art of Yum, 1091 S. Main St., Plantsville, Tues., May 18 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
4 local giftshops to visit
4 local giftshops to visit
Local shops to visit. |Francesca Fontánez, special to Record-Journal Advertisement
Connecticut Section of Perrotti Country Barn. |Francesca Fontánez, special to Record-Journal
Signature aromatherapy section at Wild Wisteria. |Francesca Fontánez, special to Record-Journal Advertisement
Shop Dog named, Oops at Perrotti Country Barn. |Francesca Fontánez, special to Record-Journal
New England created health and beauty display at The Gift Box. |Francesca Fontánez, special to Record-Journal
Hand-blown glass friendship balls at The Gift Box. |Francesca Fontánez, special to Record-Journal Advertisement By By Francesca Fontánez, Special to Record-JournalÂ
For lovers of local Connecticut culture, here are four cozy family owned and operated gift shops nearby waiting to be explored: