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The Regal Cinema at the Brass Mill Center Mall in Waterbury has closed.Steve Bigham Republican American
From left, owners of Eagle’s View Deli & Diner on Walcott Road, Ben Waterbury, Rosa Arroyo and John Waterbury. (Steven Valenti Republican American)
PB & Jelly Deli owner Sade Vargas makes sandwiches at her deli in Walcott. The opening of the deli was her story in 2022, making her the seventh largest business at Rep-am. (Steven Valenti Republican American)
Powered by leading companies and their services, Business News plays a vital role in the quality of life in Northwest Connecticut. Apparently, so do good delis and restaurants.
As we head into 2023, it’s time to take another look back at the end of 2022 and highlight the most noteworthy business news on rep-am.com.
1 April 20th Edition: Waterbury Brass Mill Center Commons Sale: According to city property records, the Brass Mill Center and the Brass Mill Commons are two properties in the city’s retail hub that together Sold for $45 million. The new owner, Brass Mill Center Realty, has ties to New York-based Cohan Retail Investment Group. Cohan Retail Investment Group has a track record of buying and operating distressed shopping malls. Read the story (53,600+ views): bit.ly/3Cdq4k3
2 Aug 19: Milite Bakery in Waterbury closes for the first time in years: The bakery, which sold bread to local grocers, farms and eateries, has sadly closed. Founded in 1932. Read the story: bit.ly/3GrhS2i
3 November 14: Watertown landmark Davuley’s gets a new name and menu: The restaurant has planned a slightly upscale menu and experience while paying homage to the restaurant’s long history. Read this story: bit.ly/3jvlBTm
4 July 28: Michaels retail opens at Southbury Plaza: National handicraft retailer Michaels will fill one of several spaces that have been vacant for more than five years since Kmart’s exit in 2017 is. Read the story: bit.ly/3CfoWg2
5 Jan 17: Starbucks was looking for land in Torrington: A developer proposed building the city’s first independent Starbucks at 1166 East Main Street. Read the story: bit.ly/ 3WBGv1Y
Oct. 6: Eagle’s View fills a void as Walcott’s only deli/diner: 28-seat restaurant serving sit-down and take-out breakfast and lunch classics Monday through Saturday. Read the story: bit.ly/3YUEsYt
7 Nov 7: Faces of PB & Jelly Deli: Vargas puts her stamp on the business: Wolcott’s PB & Jelly Deli, with some interesting twists, like the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Offer your customers comfort snacks that many grew up enjoying. Such as peanut butter, chocolate and sriracha paninis or grilled jelly and cheese. Read the story: bit.ly/3YXVa9g
8 Nov 23: Former Woodbury Ski Area proposed to be a luxury resort and spa. A New York developer has submitted plans to turn the long-closed Woodbury ski area into a more upscale destination with a bakery and café and farm-to-table restaurant. , farm store, health and wellness spa. Read the story: bit.ly/3CeZCXg
April 25th 9th: Waterbury’s original Nardelli’s continues to grow after 100 years. In 1922, three brothers owned a small grocery store on South Main Street across from St. Anne’s Church in Waterbury. Restaurants have come a long way. Read the story: bit.ly/3Iex6sS
10 Nov 21: Hometown halal hits: Muslim-style fast food finds niche in Waterbury: Abdulahad Atta, who opened the halal spot, says food prepared in traditional halal style He said that it is becoming more and more sought after as a nutritious food in the United States. Read the story: bit.ly/3VCxV1z
