
Connecticut’s 10 Most Heartbreaking Restaurant Closings of 2019
We have seen the fall of many players this past year. The restaurant biz is tough to tackle. Some businesses catch on, while others fall just short.

Let’s take a look at some of the more shocking local restaurant closings from the past year. Click the title of each restaurant to read the more in-depth story of each closing.
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Photo Used by Permission of Juddy's 1Juddy’s Place – Route 7 near Danbury/Ridgefield
Juddy's Place, once known as Triangles, closed its doors after about a year of operation. We'll miss the live music and pub vibe.
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Another cheap, convenient eatery shut for good. Now how will we get free breakfast on our birthdays?!
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google maps 5189 Sports Café – Brookfield
189, across from Costco in Brookfield, closed this past summer. Keep an eye out for the new "Market Place Tavern" allegedly taking its place.
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Credit: Proof bar & cafe 6Proof - Bethel
Proof gave us a great taste of what it had to offer and unfortunately left as quick as it came.
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google maps image 9Botsford Drive-In - Newtown
This Newtown landmark endured the test of time with 40 years of service before its closing.
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