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Louise Albin, who recently catered a luncheon in Hartford for the president of the Czech Republic and 32 diplomats in Hartford, has been named Connecticut’s Caterer of the year by the Connecticut Restaurant Association, shining brighter than the other finalists, including a swanky Fairfield caterer with clientele in NYC.

Café Louise

A CT entrepreneur went from little menus to food people ‘rave’ about to becoming caterer of the year The caterer noted they sell “a ton” of double chocolate zucchini bread and what she calls “to die for” chocolate raspberry tort. “

“I like to keep everything local. Supporting small businesses is important.”

Daily Grind CT

A former CT bartender turned barista opens cafe drawing rave reviews. And, ‘a lot of local love’ “They have a quality product, but when you walk in it’s a great environment,” a customer said. “They put the personal touch on it.

At The Truck Bar in Higganum guests can now have cocktails and play pickleball, as they have added a full-sized pickleball court inside – believed to be the first in a Connecticut bar.

The Truck Bar

A CT bar, restaurant decided to ‘add some excitement.’ It believes it’s the first of its kind. The locations are family friendly earlier in the evening – a perfect place to eat and keep kids occupied with games, the owner said.