Ruby & Bella’s, a restaurant located within the SaksWorks coworking space in Greenwich.<\/p>\n
<\/span> Courtesy of Ruby & Bella’s<\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Ruby & Bella\u2019s<\/a>, Greenwich <\/strong><\/p>\n This new spot within the SaksWorks Greenwich social club<\/a> in the former Ralph Lauren storefront on \u201cthe Avenue\u201d provides \u201celevated amenities for work, life and wellness.\u201d The menu, led by executive chef Jason Leckey, features contemporary American cuisine, with dishes like tuna tartare, jumbo lump crab cake, bone-in filet mignon, chicken paillard and a lobster club with jalape\u00f1o mayo and avocado. Ruby & Bella\u2019s offers dinner Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 5:30 p.m. and coffee with light bites all day Monday through Saturday. 265 Greenwich Ave., 475-272-8680,<\/em> saksworks.com\/ruby-and-bellas<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> @rubyandbellas<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Hartford Baking Co.<\/a>, Farmington<\/strong><\/p>\n The third location of the bakery and cafe<\/a> opened in mid-December, taking the former Truffles Bakery space in the Farmington Village. Like its sister locations in West Hartford Center and Glastonbury, the newest HBC offers artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches and a full coffee program with specialty lattes and espresso drinks. 767 Farmington Ave., hartfordbaking.com<\/a>,<\/em> @hartfordbaking<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Zac Young of Sprinkletown<\/p>\n <\/span> Courtesy of Sprinkletown<\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Sprinkletown<\/a>, Foxwoods Resort Casino (Mashantucket)<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever wanted to try the \u201cPiecaken,\u201d a dessert version of the turducken, it\u2019s now available at Foxwoods. The Sprinkletown<\/a> bakery features celeb pastry chef Zac Young\u2019s viral multi-layered dessert with assorted flavors of pie, cake and fillings. Young, known for his top-four finish on Bravo\u2019s Top Chef: Just Desserts<\/em>, is the face of the new sweet shop in the Great Cedar Casino<\/a>. Sprinkletown offers ice cream sundae cones, stuffed cookies, \u201cZacarons\u201d and cakes available whole or by the slice, including a layered strawberry rainbow number. 350 Trolley Line Blvd.,<\/em> sprinkletown.com\/foxwoodspopup<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> @sprinkletownbakes<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The Essex<\/a>, Old Saybrook<\/strong><\/p>\n For three years, The Essex<\/a> in Centerbrook shared a large Tudor-style building with its sibling restaurant Los Charros Cantina<\/a>, and owner Colt Taylor tried to balance the fine-dining concept with the lively Mexican restaurant in neighboring dining rooms. But in early December, Taylor moved The Essex to Old Saybrook\u2019s Main Street<\/a>, launching its next chapter in an intimate, 42-seat Main Street space with an open kitchen and chef\u2019s counter. The \u201cmodern American\u201d menu features dishes like octopus a la plancha, toffee-braised short rib with local Seacoast mushroom cannelloni and red crab agnolotti with fermented Calabrian chile pesto. Guests can order a la carte or indulge in five- or seven-course tasting menus, starting at $85. 247 Main St., 860-237-4189,<\/em> theessex.com<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> @theessexrestaurant<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Crumbl Cookies<\/a>, Manchester <\/strong><\/p>\n Crumbl Cookies, a cookie brand that\u2019s enjoyed viral fame, opened its first Connecticut store in December.<\/a> The cookie company has more than 3 million followers on TikTok<\/a>, where it showcases its weekly gourmet flavors like churro with cinnamon and sugar, red velvet white chip, salted caramel cheesecake, key lime pie and dulce de leche. Crumbl has takeout, delivery and curbside pickup options, with cookies served in its signature oblong pink box. 1540 Pleasant Valley Road (Suite E), 860-281-2131,<\/em> crumblcookies.com\/ctbucklandhills<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> @crumblcookies<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The Breakroom<\/a>, Norwalk<\/strong><\/p>\n Opened in November in South Norwalk<\/a>,The Breakroom is the new venture from the owners of New Canaan\u2019s Dolce Italian Cafe<\/a>, and features a full coffee program with espresso beverages and a variety of salads, wraps, Italian pressed panini and sweet and savory crepes. All-day breakfast is available, with options like egg sandwiches, oatmeal, avocado toast and \u201cAmerican breakfasts\u201d with eggs, hash browns and choice of meat. The cafe also specializes in CBD-infused coffee drinks. 14 N. Main St., 203-354-2518,<\/em> dolceitaliancafenc.com<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> @thebreakroomsono<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The cheesecake factor: Co-owner Daniela Kavourakis\u2019 decadent desserts elevate the diner to \u201cEpik\u201d proportions.<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>
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