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Connecticut’s hospitality association has a new look, a broader mission and a new online home.

The Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association has launched its new brand and HospitalityCT.org after expanding its work to include hotels and lodging. Existing programs continue, while the new site brings membership, advocacy, training, events, jobs and vendor resources together.

Read what changed and where to find CRHA now:
https://203local.com/connecticut-restaurant-hospitality-association-crha-brand-launch-2026

If you’re stocking up on your pantry basics, please take a moment to help our neighbors in need. Our most pressing needs are cash, checks and grocery store gifts cards, which allow us to purchase fresh produce, dairy and meat for our clients.

Regular sized items (not bulk) appreciated. Drop off at our pantry M-Fr, 9am-4:30pm at 636 Old Post Road; there’s a drop off area to the left of the building. Please ring the bell and someone will greet you. Please do not leave donations unattended and when the office is closed. Monetary donations are always welcome so we can purchase exactly what we need for our clients, donate at. Or, feel free to purchase from our Amazon wish list at https://bit.ly/oh-food-pantry-wish-list and your donation will be shipped directly to the pantry. Thank you!

– CASH, CHECKS, GROCERY STORE GIFT CARDS (to buy perishables)
– Popcorn
– Nuts & Dried Fruit
– Cookies, Crackers & Snacks
– Gluten Free Items
– Cat & Dog Food
– Shampoo
– Conditioner
– Body Wash & Bar Soap
– Cleaning supplies
– Paper Towels

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⚓️ Fairfield, get ready to set sail! FTC's Yacht Rock Dance Party is taking over The Warehouse this Friday, August 28, with live music from Anchor Management.

Dance and sing along to smooth ’70s and ’80s soft-rock favorites inspired by Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan, Ambrosia and more. Captain’s hats, nautical outfits and dancing shoes are highly encouraged. 🌴🎶

📅 Friday, August 28
🚪 Doors: 7 PM | Show: 8 PM
📍 The Warehouse at Fairfield Theatre Company
70 Sanford Street, Fairfield, CT

🎟 Tickets are available on FTC's website:
fairfieldtheatre.org/events/the-warehouse/ftcs-yacht-rock-dance-party_e705

Who’s ready for a Friday night of smooth grooves in Fairfield? Tag your crew below! ⛵️

Flat Out Burger Expands from NYC to CT with Fairfield Location — CT Bites The smash burger trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down anywhere. Especially not in Connecticut. Popping up all over the state, well after big chains like Five Guys and Shake Shack arrived on the scene, are smash burger spots, both independent ones, and micro chains. 7th Street Burger, which operat...