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'We Are So Filled With Hope': Couple Opens Third Café In Connecticut
A husband and wife have expanded their business, opening a third café in Connecticut.
The ribbon-cutting for Berkins on Main, located in Hartford, took place on Friday, Jan. 21.
"We are so filled with hope about the possibilities for the future in this new space!" The owners, Doug Barber and Andréa Hawkins, shared in a Facebook post. "We are so grateful for all who showed their support through a visit, call, text, likes, loves or beautiful comments wishing us well!"
The new business is located at the Wadsworth Atheneum, at 600 Main St. in Hartford.
Barber and Hawkins also operate anoth…
Hudson Valley Cafe Serving Up Fresh-Fried Doughnuts
A new waterfront cafe is brewing coffee and frying up hot, made-to-order doughnuts.
Along with doughnuts, Half Moon Rondout Cafe at 36 Broadway in Kingston also serves up babka and coffee cake. Since opening on Monday, Nov. 9, the cafe has also poured specialty lattes, with flavorings like eggnog and matcha, iced coffees, hot cider, mochas and hot chocolate.
On the weekend of Dec. 12, the establishment started serving up cinnamon toast crunch, chocolate bourbon ganache and classic powdered doughnuts and wrote on their Facebook page that more flavors would soon be available.
"My…
New Westport Eatery Boasts Bread With Freshly Milled Flour, Sandwiches, Salads, Soups
A new eatery debuting in Fairfield County boasts bread baked with freshly milled flour on-site, along with coffee, an extensive array of pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads, and breakfast fare.
Before realizing their dream of launching the bakery at 580 Riveside Ave. in Westport, which will open this Saturday, Sept. 5, Daniel and Brittany Moreno met as students at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York in Dutchess County.
At their new storefront called Kneads, the Morenos will utilize area wheat farmers to both bake, mill and source their 100 percent whole-wheat…
Fork In The Road Dishes Waffles, Coffee, Tea In Quaint Ridgefield Cottage
Ridgefield has a brand new waffle bar and cafe.
Fork in the Road Market is the new resident of the tiny house locals call adorable, a very quaint brick cottage with a gable roof at 3 Danbury Road close to Route 116.
Here you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy a waffle, along with an array of coffees, espresso drinks, and teas.
"We have sweet and savory options. There's salmon waffle with horseradish sauce, chicken and mushrooms with pesto sauce, apple pie with cinnamon raising drizzle and other choices," Laura Welber said.
Local walkers and drivers-by, and visitors from out of town are…
Titanic Coffee Opens Shop Alongside Deli In Congers
Raphael Mureb, the owner of Congers staple, Titanic Deli (15 S. Route 303), has embarked on a new business venture right next door: Titanic Coffee.
Titanic Deli has been open since 1998, offering gourmet breakfasts, lunches and more. The menu includes everything from the quintessential bacon, egg and cheese to low carb breakfasts, Latin breakfasts, house wraps, 10-inch heroes, paninis and more.
The deli’s new neighbor, Titanic Coffee, is a juice bar and lounge more focused on hot and cold coffee, tea and espresso as well as other beverages like smoothies and protein shakes.
Though the cafe…
