Food & Dining
Duchess Darien to Close as Wonder Plans Second Connecticut Try
The Connecticut institution shutters its Darien location as tech-forward Wonder prepares another attempt at entering the competitive Fairfield County dining scene.
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Brendan Walsh
Brendan Walsh covers the cultural scene from Westport to New Haven—theater, music, dining, and the arts institutions that make Connecticut more than a bedroom community. A Westport native who grew up going to the Playhouse and summer concerts at Levitt Pavilion, he graduated from Boston College and worked at Connecticut Magazine before joining the Navigator. He believes Connecticut's cultural scene deserves serious coverage. He lives in Norwalk.
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Food & Dining
Bloodroot Closes After 48 Years as Bridgeport's Feminist Vegetarian Landmark
The legendary feminist vegetarian restaurant and bookstore closes on the winter solstice after co-founder Noel Furie decides to retire following nearly five decades of radical hospitality.
Food & Dining
Jimmies of Savin Rock Closes After 100 Years Serving Connecticut's Shoreline
Five generations of the Gagliardi family served Connecticut's shoreline from a hot dog stand that became an iconic seafood destination. Now the landmark restaurant has served its final meal.