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COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

Towns reaching out to the homebound

Quinnipiac River cleanup begins (The following was taken from Mike Roberts’ Woods ‘N’ Water column, which appears in the Record-Journal.) By the late 1950s, the Quinnipiac River water seemed to be tainted and started to lose favor as a recreation spot. Soon it was forgotten and eventually turned into

nothing but a carrier for pol- Various forms of aquatic life in the river even disapluted water from buildings along the river. peared. It looked like nobody gave a damn what happed to the river. The state even stopped stocking the Quinnipiac River with trout because tests showed the water too polluted for the fish to survive.

Back then, the Quinnipiac Gorge Trail was nothing more than an abandoned railroad bed turning into a dirt trail that saw some vehiSee River, A21

tion clinic or mass vaccination site.

Local health officials have begun COVID-19 vaccine outreach to the homebound and have set up clinics in underserved areas.

There has been some criticism from suburban and rural health officials about potential misuse of the program.

The activity is a shift from the Wallingford Health Department’s efforts to provide public vaccination clinics at the Wallingford Senior Center. The intent is to focus on underserved and underinsured populations, after large scale vaccination providers, such as Hartford HealthCare, and pharmacies began offering the vaccine in town. “We started [Tuesday, March 30] and it went quite well,” said Wallingford Health Director Stephen Civitelli. “At this point we are working with the Wallingford Fire Department.” The state designated the Wallingford Health Department as a homebound coordinator for town residents who are physically unable to go to a vaccina-

“The criteria set forth by the state program is clearly defined when registering,” Civitelli said. “As we complete more homebound vaccinations we will be able to establish if there are flaws in the registration process.” Maura Esposito, executive director of the Chesprocott Health District, is surprised at the numbers of people who have signed up for homebound vaccination. As an early member of the panel tasked with implementing outreach to the homebound, Esposito would like to see more providers involved in the undertaking. “It’s very time consuming,” Esposito said. “Last week we had five people and it took four hours.” See Vaccinations, A15

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In lieu of the annual Spring River Cleanup, the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association is holding a month-long event in which volunteers can clean in and around the Quinnipiac River and Meriden’s Hanover Pond at their own pace and on whatever date and time works for them. Email qrwainfo@att.net to lend a hand. Record-Journal file photo

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WALLINGFORD — A popular hot dog restaurant will be expanding with a new Route 5 location after receiving approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Ray Andrewsen, executive director of the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, said he is happy Frankie’s will be adding to Wallingford’s diverse list of restaurants.

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“We welcome this diversity and also a traditional, successful, well-established restaurant to the community,” Andrewsen said. “I’m sure many people will be happy when the hot dogs are on the grill and the onion rings are being fried.” The restaurant will be mostly takeout, with some limited seating, and 15 parking spaces.

menu focused on takeout,” Castico said at the meeting. The restaurant will occupy the existing 1,300 square foot building, attorney Greg Piecuch, representing Castico, said during the meeting. The front of the restaurant will take up about 500 square feet. A grand opening date has not been announced.

“The plan is for a downsized Frankie’s with a limited

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Armand Castico owned a Frankie’s in Bristol before moving the business to Plainville. He will now be branching out to the new Wallingford location. Castico will run both restaurants with his son, Jacob Castico.

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Petit votes no on ending religious exemption for vaccines (AP) – A key Connecticut legislative committee advanced retooled legislation that scraps a long-standing state religious exemption that many parents have been using over the past decade to avoid having their children vaccinated, while still enabling them to attend public school. The latest version includes a new provision requiring health insurance companies to cover the cost of at least a 20-minute consultation between the health care provider and the parent or guardian. There’s also language that proponents said creates a clearer path for

medical exemptions, which will remain available, including the creation of a new medical exemption certificate that physicians would fill out. In an unusual move, the legislative committee, made up of House and Senate members, was voting Wednesday, March 31 on two identical bills. One now proceeds to the House and the second to the Senate. Both bills passed 22-11 along partisan lines. This marks the third year in a row that lawmakers have considered removing the religious exemption. It has be-

come a mostly partisan issue in Connecticut, with Democrats in support and the GOP in opposition. Rep. William Petit, RPlainville, a physician who voted against both bills on March 31, said he has struggled with the legislation because there isn’t a clear plan for how to address the educational needs of unvaccinated students who would no longer be allowed to attend public school as of Sept. 1, 2022.

tions in terms of the educational impact on kids is really confusing.” Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, DWestport, co-chairman of the General Assembly’s Public Health Committee, said the issue will likely be revisited as the bills proceed through the legislative process. The legislative session ends on June 9. State Rep. William Petit

“From my point of view, the science issues are pretty straight-forward,” Petit said. “But I think the ramifica-

Martin: Time to return to legislating “I want to be crystal clear about my vote today. This is not about the validity of the pandemic. It is time for us to resume our responsibility as legislators.

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PLAINVILLERosalie Sastre, 96, of Plainville, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Apple Rehab of Farmington Valley in Plainville. She is now reunited with her loving husband, Joseph Sastre and many relatives that have gone on before her. Rosalie was born on February 2, 1925, in Meriden, CT, daughter to the late Joseph and Marguerite Tella. She grew up in Meriden, attended Meriden schools and graduated from Meriden High School. Rosalie and her husband, Joseph, settled in Plainville, where they raised their family shortly after their marriage. Rosalie was a homebody and found her niche in taking care of their home. She loved to bake, cook, and was a supreme house cleaner. Rosalie was the true matriarch of her family, always taking care of her family and bringing everyone together. She established a special relationship with her grandson, David, as she watched over him and became his caretaker. She had previously worked in the cafeteria at Plainville High School for many years, where she was able to continue her knack for cooking. Rosalie was a faithful Catholic and a communicant of Our Lady of Mercy Church for many years. She was also a former member of the Catholic Daughters. A life well lived, Rosalie will be missed dearly by her family as they cherish the memories they shared together over her many blessed years of life. Rosalie is survived by her daughters, Peggy Romine and her husband, Harold, of Plainville and Linda Spendolini and her husband, Jack, of Berlin; her daughter-in-law, Janice

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It’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 26,004 people killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers between 2012 and 2019. In Connecticut in 2019, more than 6,600 crashes were attributed to distracted driving.

• When you get behind the wheel, be an example to your family and friends by putting your phone away. Texting and driving isn’t trendy “normal” behavior — it’s a selfish, deadly and oftentimes illegal activity that could kill you, a loved one, a friend, or a stranger.

An analysis of 2009-2012 data by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that while more than 80 percent of drivers believed it was completely unacceptable for a motorist to text behind the wheel, more than a third of those same drivers admitted to reading text messages while operating a passenger motor vehicle.

• In 47 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, texting while driving is an illegal, ticketable offense. You could end up paying a hefty fine, and could get points on your license.

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School Notes Plainville Community Schools is excited to offer a pilot school year of preschool programming at no cost to families as a result of COVID-19 grant relief funding for school districts. Children who will be 4 years of age by Dec. 31, 2021 are eligible. This NA-

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Legislators propose making pizza the official state food By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff

Local pizzeria owners are voicing excitement over a recently introduced bill that would make pizza the official state food. State Rep. Patricia A. Dillon and Sen. Gary A. Winfield introduced the proposal to designate pizza as the state food earlier this year. The purpose: to “recognize the contribution of pizza to the state’s cuisine and economy.” The bill was recently passed by a legislative committee 19-0, but still must be approved by the full House and Senate. Bash Vinca, owner of Casa di Roma in Meriden, agrees pizza is an important cuisine in the state.

“I agree with it,” Vinca said. “There are a lot of good pizza places and pizza makers in Connecticut — so why not?”

Taste of New Haven, a food and drink tour organization, created a petition on change.org in support of the bill. One of the reasons the group is encouraging people to sign the petition is that the state has some of oldest pizzerias in the United States. The petition currently has 448 signatures. Domenic’s and Vinnie’s has been in business for 70 years. The pizzeria began in 1949 in Waterbury before branching out to Middlebury and then later Southington. “As a pizza maker and pizza owner, I think it would be a great thing,” said Mike Annenberg, co-owner of Domenic’s and Vinnie’s. “There’s a pizza place on every corner and it’s not going away. It puts us at the top of the food chain in Connecticut’s food industry.” Oakdale Pizza in Wallingford has been in business for al-

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Susan Ranstead, of North Granby, wrote a letter saying she is “thoroughly against” naming pizza as the state’s official food.

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Chesprocott gets a list of homebound residents through the senior centers and screens them to make sure they qualify. Esposito also would like to see more homebound patients have conversations with their doctors over the need for a vaccine, particularly if they haven’t left their beds in months and family and healthcare workers are all vaccinated.

The Plainville-Southington Health District receives a weekly email list

Plainville first graders recently listened to a read-aloud entitled “Say Something” by Peter Hamilton Reynolds. The book explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. We all have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. As a follow up activity, the first grade students created Post-it notes and other kindness affirmations to be displayed in their classrooms.

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of individuals who registered for the week and department staff coordinates the vaccine visits. “I think the system is working right now,” said Shane Lockwood, director of the Plainville-Southington Health District. “We would continue to caution that this is only for homebound individuals and all others should seek vaccination at one of the many sites in the area.” The state Department of Public Health has set up a website for those who are homebound. They can register at dphsubmissions.ct.gov/homebound.

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LEGAL NOTICE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

STATE OF CONNECTICUT SUPERIOR COURT JUVENILE MATTERS

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The Town of Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at the Plainville Municipal Center, Room 304, 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT to consider the following items:

ORDER OF NOTICE

Special Exception for Adrian Rodriguez for a religious use at 23 East Street in a GC Zone. The files are available for public inspection on the Planning and Zoning Commission page of the Town of Plainville website. At this hearing, written communications may be heard. Please submit written communications to the Town Planner or via email to daigle@plainville-ct.gov. If you have questions regarding these applications, please contact the Town Planner at (860) 793-0221 ext. 7177 Respectfully submitted, Matthew Weimer, Secretary, Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission. Dated at Plainville, CT this 23rd day of March, 2021, R239961

LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT

The Zoning Board of Appeals of Plainville, Connecticut will hold a Public Hearing(s) on Monday April 12, 2021 at 7:30 PM to hear and consider the following application(s): ELBOW LANE Application #21-04-01 Debbieann Durkin of Farmington seeks a variance to Article 1 Residential Zones, Section 1.03 Dimensional Standards, Sub-section B Minimum Yard Requirements to permit the reduction of the minimum westerly side yard from ten (10’) feet to five (5’) feet to facilitate the subdivision of a property known as 18 Elbow lane into two lots. Those individuals wishing to participate in the meeting shall refer to the Town’s web site and/or Meeting Agenda for instructions on how to take part in the proceedings. Connecticut this 29th day of March 2021 Peter Autunno, Chairperson Plainville Zoning Board of Appeals R239725

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PIZZAS

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SMALL MED LARGE X LARGE PARTY CHEESE..............................8.59...............11.29...........12.29............ 14.29...............19.79 SUBSTITUTE’I ITEMS.....1.29...............1.50.............1.79.............. 2.29.................3.29 SPECIAL TOPPINGS......2.00...............2.50.............3.00.............. 4.00.................5.00 THICK CRUST ...................2.00 ..............2.00 ............2.00.............. 2.00.................2.00 Regular Toppings: Sausage, Pepperoni, Meatball, Olive, Ham, Mushroom, Peppers, Onion, Hamburger, Broccoli, Tomato, Eggplant, Garlic, Spinach, Anchovies, Pineapple, Bacon. Special Toppings: Artichoke, Grilled Chicken, Chicken Cutlet

WINGS

Sauces: Hot, Mild, BBQ, Teriyaki, Honey BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Sweet Red Chili. extra blue cheese $1.00 10 PCS........................................................9.99 BONELESS 20 PCS......................................................18.99 6 PCS...........................................................9.99 30 PCS......................................................27.99 12 PCS......................................................17.99 40 PCS......................................................44.99 24 PCS......................................................28.99

GOURMET PIZZA

SMALL MED LARGE X LARGE PARTY 12.99 17.48 20.99 23.99 30.99 ACAPULCO - Hot mexican sauce, mozzarella, hamburger, pepperoni CHICKEN RANCH ERO- Chicken, bacon, herbs, ranch dressing (white) BBQ CHICKEN- Mozzarella, BBQ chicken BUFFALO CHICKEN- Mozzarella, buffalo chicken CALIFORNIA DREAMING- Mozzarella, roasted peppers, eggplant, artichoke hearts, olives,mushrooms & tomato sauce CHEESE LOVERS- Mozzarella, ricotta & romano cheese (red) CHUNKY CHICKEN- Chicken breast, broccoli, garlic topped wl mozzarella CONTADINA- Broccoli, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, mozzarella & tomato sauce HAWAIIAN- Pineapple, ham, bacon (red) MEAT LOVERS- Hamburger, pepperoni, sausage & ham (red) SHRIMP PIZZA- Shrimp, spices, parmesan & mozzarella (red or white) SMOG- Sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers STEAK PIZZA- Steak, onion, mushrooms, roasted peppers THE WORKS- Onions, mushrooms, peppers, olives, meatballs, pepperoni, bacon & sausage VEGETARIAN- Eggplant, broccoli, mushroom, onion, pepper, spinach (red) WISE GUY PIZZA- Mozzarella, grated cheese, fresh basil, garlic, mushrooms BLT PIZZA- Bacon, lettuce, tomato HUSKY SPECIAL- Sausage, roasted peppers, onions, mushrooms & sauce LUIGI PIZZA· Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, olives, prosciutto, bacon & sauce APOLLO PIZZA- Meatball, bacon, onion, roasted peppers & chicken TACO PIZZA- Spicy meat, lettuce, tomatoes, swiss cheese, salt & pepper CHICKEN CORDON BLEU- Ranch dressing, ham, provolone cheese & chicken

WHITE SPECIALTY PIZZAS

CHICKEN FLORENCE- Chicken, spinach, fresh spinach, fresh basil, fresh garlic ALFREDO’S SPECIAL- Chicken, basil, housemade rosemary oil, spinach & ricotta HOUSE PIZZA- Fresh tomato, chicken, sundried tomato, ricotta, garlic & basil BRUNO’S SPECIAL- Philly steak, peppers, mushrooms, onions, baked potatoes, olive oil & mozz SIX FLAGS SPECIAL- Spinach, broccoli, eggplant, sweet onions, parmesan cheese, mushrooms CLAMS CASINO- Clams, garlic, bacon, onions, spices (white) FLORENTINE- Ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic & mozzarella (while) GREEK-A little base of olive oil & oregano with mozzarella, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives (white) NATURALE- Sliced tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, spinach, garlic & mozzarella (no sauce) SEAFOOD PIZZA- Breaded shrimp, scallops & fish TOMATO BASIL- Olive oil, garlic, grated cheese, tomato, basil (white) WHITE CLAM- Baby clams, parmesan, mozzarella, cheese & spices

PANINI

SPINACH CHICKEN......................................................................6.99.........................8.99 Spinach, chicken, roasted peppers, mozzarella, pesto sauce

ALL AMERICAN.............................................................................6.99.........................8.99 Sliced turkey, roasted peppers, bacon, lettuce & tomato TORINO.............................................................................................6.99.........................8.99 Grilled chicken, roasted peppers, Mozzarella, pesto sauce MEDITERRANEAN 6.99 8.99

CALZONES & STROMBOLI

SMALL..........................................................................................................................9.29 MEDIUM....................................................................................................................11.29 LARGE........................................................................................................................14.29 Substitute toppings same as pizza • extra sauce $2.00

8” Sm

12” Lrg

TUNA...................................6.99..........8.99 TURKEY.............................6.99..........8.99 ROAST BEEF....................6.99..........8.99 HAM....................................6.99..........8.99 COOKED SALAMI...........6.99..........8.99 CHICKEN CUTLET..........6.99..........8.99 PASTRAMI........................6.99..........8.99 GRILLED CHICKEN.......6.99..........8.99 BLT.......................................6.99..........8.99 HAMBURGER..................6.99..........8.99 CHEESEBURGER............6.99..........8.99 VEGGIE...............................6.99..........8.99

TURKEY TUNA9.99 ROAST BEEF9.99 MANHATTAN9.99

8” Sm 12” Lrg

ITALIAN COMBO......7.99.......... 9.99 Salami, ham, pepperoni

PEPPERONI...............6.99.......... 8.99 PEPPER & EGG........6.99.......... 8.99 BACON & EGG..........6.99.......... 8.99 CHICKEN STIR FRY.....6.99.......... 8.99 With peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli &teriyaki sauce

FISH .............................6.99.......... 8.99 STEAK & CHEESE...6.99.......... 8.99 DOUBLE STEAK.......8.99........ 0.999 PEPPERONI STEAK....7.99.......... 9.99 extra cheese............................1.00.......... 1.50

NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00

BLT GRILLED TURKEY HAMBURGER CHEESEBURGER HAM9.99

Ham & Turkey

NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00

DINNERS

HOT PARMIGIANA GRINDERS

8” Sm

12” Lrg

8” Sm 12” Lrg

SAUSAGE..........................6.99..........8.99 FISH FILLET..............6.99.......... 8.99 MEATBALL........................6.99..........8.99 SHRIMP......................7.99.......... 9.99 EGGPLANT.......................6.99..........8.99 HUSKY COMBO ......7.99.......... 9.99 VEAL....................................6.99..........8.99 Meatball, Sausage, Eggplant CHICKEN...........................6.99..........8.99 SAUSAGE & MEATBALL...7.99.......... 9.99 NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00

FROM THE GRILL $9.99 ea

Served with french fries for 1.09 • Substitute onion rings 1.29

CHICKEN MELT Grilled chicken, sauteed onions, mushroom & green peppers TUNA MELT Tuna, american cheese, tomato PATTY MELT Onion, american cheese, hamburger TURKEY MELT Turkey & swiss cheese

All dinners served with salad & garlic bread. Choice of Pasta: Ziti, Spaghetti or Linguini PASTA W/ SAUCE............................... 9.99 SHRIMP PARMIGIANA w/Pasta........... 13.99 W/ MEATBALLS OR SAUSAGE....11 .99 STUFFED SHELLS.........................11.99 CHICKEN PARMIGIANA w/Pasta...............13.99 HOMEMADE LASAGNA................12.99 EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA w/Pasta..........12.99 BAKED ZITI.....................................12.99 MEATBALL PARMIGIANA w/Pasta...........12.99 MANICOTTl.....................................11.99 SAUSAGE PARMIGIANA w/Pasta.............12.99 RAVIOLI (cheese or meat).........................10.99 VEAL PARMIGIANA w/Pasta..........................13.99 CHICKEN ALFREDO......................15.99

SEAFOOD DINNERS

All dinners served with salad & garlic bread. Choice of Pasta: Ziti, Spaghetti or Linguini SEAFOOD COMBO...........................16.99 FRIED CLAMS................................12.99 fish, clam, scallop, shrimp FISH & CHIPS 4 pcs........................12.99 FRIED SCALLOPS 10pcs.................. 12.99. FRIED JUMBO SHRIMP 8pcs .......13.99 4 PIECES OF FRIED CHICKEN...... 12.99. CHICKEN TENDER DINNER 6pcs.... 11.99

APPETIZERS

QUESADILLAS $9.99 ea

ONION RINGS................................... 4.99 FRENCH FRIES................................. 3.99 W/ CHEESE....................................... 4.99 W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 6.99 CURLY FRIES.................................... 4.99 W/ CHEESE....................................... 5.99 W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 7.99 FRIED MOZZARELLA STICKS 3 pcs........ 6.99 FRIED CLAMS................................... 6.99 TRI SAMPLER................................... 9.99

Served with sour cream and salsa sauce. Served with trench fries. Substitute curly fries 1.09 - substitute onion rings 1.29 CHICKEN RANCHERO Bacon, chicken, ranch dressing, cheese STEAK Green peppers, onion, mushroom & cheese BUFFALO CHICKEN Hot sauce, bleu cheese, mozzarella

BBQ CHICKEN HAM Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings SALAMI Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings TURKEY Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings MEXICAN Hamburger, hot peppers, green peppers, onions & lettuce NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00

WRAPS $9.99 ea

Served with trench fries. Substitute curly fries 1.09 - substitute onion rings 1.29 - white, wheat, spinach and herb wraps available

NEW - CHICKEN RANCHERO

ranch dressing, cheese GYRO WRAP Onion, tomato, lettuce, tzatziki BLT WRAP Lettuce, tomato, mayo CHICKEN CUTLET WRAP Boneless breaded chicken, hot sauce, bleu cheese & lettuce STEAK WRAP Mushrooms, onions, green peppers TUNA WRAP Lettuce & tomatoes

HAM WRAP TURKEY WRAP ROAST BEEF WRAP CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP

Romaine lettuce & caesar dressing

CHICKEN STIR FRY WRAP FISHERMAN fish, lettuce & tartar sauce MEXICAN grilled chicken, onion, pepper,

jalapeno pepper

NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00

HUSKY BURGER

Deluxe served wl French Fries & Pickle. Substitute curly fries for 1.09 • Substitute onion rings 1.29

REGULAR DELUXE

HAMBURGER..................................................................................4.99................. 6.99 CHEESEBURGER............................................................................5.99................. 7.99 DOUBLE HAMBURGER...............................................................6.99................. 8.99 DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER.........................................................8.99............... 10.99 DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER W/ BACON.................................9.99............... 11.99 BACON HAMBURGER..................................................................5.99................. 7.99 BACON CHEESEBURGER.......................................................... 6.99................. 8.99 ALPINE BURGER Bacon, melted swiss cheese, lettuce & tomato.................7.99 ................ 9.99 TEXAS BURGER Ham & bbq sauce with american sauce...........................6.99................. 8.99 ITALIAN BURGER......................................................................... 6.99................. 8.99 Grilled onions, mushrooms, green peppers topped with lettuce, tomato & mozzarella cheese HUSKY BURGER BBQ sauce, red onion, bacon, provolone cheese...........7.99................. 9.99 TACO BURGER Onion, mushroom, mayo, bacon, chips with swiss cheese......7.99................. 9.99

NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00

sauce, powdered sugar or cinnamon

SALADS

NEW - ARIZONA SALAD Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper....................................5.99...................7.99

NEW - SPINACH ALMOND SALAD

Baby spinach, grilled chicken, tomatoes, feta cheese & almonds..........................7.49 ...................9.99

NEW - SOUTHWEST SALAD

Romaine lettuce, chipotle chicken, tomato, cucumber, onion, black beans, corn & tortilla chips............10.99 AVOCADO SALAD.......................................................................... N/A.................11.99 Romaine lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, mozzarella cheese & chicken TRAIL MIX SALAD....................................................................... N/A.................11.99 Iceberg lettuce tom cucumber onion olives dried cranberries wallnuts and chicken • SHRIMP SALAD over garden salad............................................... N/A.................11.49 GARDEN SALAD............................................................................5.49...................6.99 CHEF SALAD...................................................................................8.49...................9.99 Turkey, roast beef, ham, provolone, boiled eggs, salami, pepperoni CAESAR SALAD.............................................................................5.99..................7 .49 W/ CHICKEN...................................................................................8.49...................9.99 CAJUN SALMON CAESAR......................................................... N/A.................12.99 CAJUN CHICKEN CAESAR........................................................8.49...................9.99 Romaine lettuce, tomato cubes, cucumbers, onions ANTIPASTO Ham, salami, provolone, pepperoni ......................................7.49...................8.99 SPINACH PIE with Greek Salad..........................................................................N/A...................9.99 HUSKY SALAD Bacon, egg, mozzarella & grilled chicken........................ 9.79.................10.99 GRILLED CHICKEN..................................................................... 8.49...................9.99 GREEK SALAD...............................................................................7.49...................8.99 W/ CHICKEN..................................................................................8.99.................10.99 COBB SALAD Garden salad, turkey, egg & american salad...............................7.49...................8.99 TUNA SALAD..................................................................................8.79 ..................9.99 BUFFALO CHICKEN.....................................................................8.49...................9.99 BBQ CHICKEN................................................................................8.49.................. 9.99

NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$3.00 Dressings: Italian, French, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Oil & Vinegar, Peppercorn, Creamy Italian, House, Caesar, Balsamic. Extra Dressing 0.95

17 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT 06062

860.747.5144 860.793.1122

SPINACH PIE....................................5.49 FRIED MUSHROOMS.................... 5.99 JALAPENO POPPERS.....................6.99 SIDE OF MEATBALLS.....................5.99 SIDE OF SAUSAGE..........................5.99 GRAPE LEAVES 8 pcs.........................6.99 FRIED DOUGH NUGGETS..............4.99

GARLIC KNOTS 10 pcs........................5.99 12” GARLIC BREAD........................2.29 3 jalapeno poppers, 3 chicken tenders, 3 mozzarella sticks W/ CHEESE.......................................3.79 CHICKEN TENDERS 6 pcs................... 6.99 HUSKY BREAD.................................4.99 POTATO SKINS W/ CHEESE........... 5.99 Garlic butter, tomatoes & mozzarella cheese W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 7.99 GARLIC BREAD STICKS.................5.99 W/ BROCCOLI & CHEESE.............. 7.99 CHESY BREAD.................................7.99 W/ BROCCOLI, BACON, CHEESE..... 8.99

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI Served on a pita bread with tomato, onion, feta cheese & lettuce .............8.99 CHICKEN SOUVLAKI DELUXE Served on a pita bread with Greek Salad & French Fries..................3.99 GYROS Served on a pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion & yogurt sauce..........................................8.99 GYROS DELUXE Served on a pita bread with yogurt sauce, Greek Salad & French Fries...............13.99 PASTRAMI REUBEN Served on rye bread with sauerkraut & mozzarella with trench fries.......... 9.99 GRILLED CHICKEN DELUXE Hard roll. lettuce, tomato, mayo & cheese ............................9.99

VEGGIE WRAP GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP

GRINDERS

CLUB SANDWICHES $9.99 ea Served with Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, French fries & pickle. Choice of White, Wheat or Rye.

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FAST DELIVERY $10 Minimum to: Plainville, Farmington, New Britain, Southington & Bristol

Mon - Thu: 10:30AM - 9:00PM | Fri - Sat: 10:30AM - 10:00PM | Sun 12:00PM - 9:00PM