The Plainville Citizen Oct. 21, 2021 by Record Journal

Volume 20, Number 42

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Election 2021: Things to know

62 Metacomet Road in Plainville is a sight to see on Halloween night.

Halloween show returns Popular ‘Thriller’ back on Metacomet Road after year off

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But not last year. Event organizer Daniel Bucci said the 2020 show was cancelled due to the “impending influx of complaints” he imagined receiving if “Thriller” went ahead amid a pandemic.

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One year later, however, COVID is under control in Connecticut, and “Thriller” will return to Metacomet Road. See Halloween, A2

Emerging out of the rising mist, zombie dancers — also known as the YWCA New Britain dance team — have performed their “Thriller” routine at 62 Metacomet Road in Plainville many a Halloween night.

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Plainville voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2 to select their municipal leaders. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Polling places: District 1 — Linden Street Elementary School, District 2 — Our Lady of Mercy Parish Hall, District 3 — Toffolon Elementary School, District 4 — Wheeler Elementary School.

The YWCA New Britain dance team performs their “Thriller” routine at the Bucci residence.

The Town of Plainville is considering building a municipally-owned fiber-tothe-home broadband network that would offer connections to all residents and businesses at a low monthly price. See Internet, A4

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You never know who – or what – you’ll see at the popular Halloween show at 62 Metacomet Road.

The popular Halloween attraction, now in its seventh year, supports the Plainville Food Pantry. Attendees are asked to donate a food item. To date, “Thriller” performances have generated two tons of food for the pantry.

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Absentee ballots: Absentee ballots are available for voters who won’t be able to vote in person, whether the absence is due to the voter being out of town, ill or disabled. Like last year’s election, COVID-19 is a valid reason for requesting an absentee ballot. Applications are available on the Secretary of the State’s website and from municipal clerks, and can be submitted in person, through the mail or

in an election dropbox. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be received by the municipal clerk not later than the close of the polls on Election Day. Absentee ballots delivered by the elector in-person to said clerk must be received at least one day before Election Day. To contact Plainville's Republican Registrar, Beth Gasparini, call 860-793-0221, ext. 7162. To contact Plainville's Democratic Registrar, Susan Abram, call 860-793-0221, ext. 7161.

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The 6th Annual Plainville PumpkinFest and Halloween Parade will be held downtown Saturday, Oct. 23. The event features live music, a costume parade, games, bounce houses, food trucks, a haunted house and much more. The fun begins at 4 p.m. For more information, visit plainvillepumpkinfest.org.

Leaf collection in Plainville will begin Monday, Oct. 25 and continue through November, weather permitting. The schedule of areas to be covered on the first collection (subject to change): Central area, West Main Street area, Farmington Avenue area, South End/ Red Stone Hill area, Shuttle Meadow area, Arcadia Av-

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enue area, Metacomet area, Northwest area, Unionville Avenue area. Bagged leaves will not be collected, but can be brought to the drop-off center Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the month of November, the drop-off center will be open Monday through Friday, 2 to 4 p.m., for leaves only.

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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Plainville Police Department is selling $10 domestic violence awareness-themed patches, the proceeds going to the Prudence Crandall Center in New Britain. Patches can be purchased at the Plainville PD.

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Donors are urged to make Starting a home child care an appointment to give business is a natural decision for anyone who has a blood or platelets as soon as true passion for children and a desire to work independently. The Plainville Family Resource Network is one of 12 hubs in the state to support Family Child Care Providers for the Office of Early Childhood. For more information, call 860-7936304.

Regardless of one’s vaccination status, masks are required in all municipal buildings in Plainville.

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The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc., which provides arts enrichment activities for children age 5 to 17, is accepting new participants. The center promotes positive youth development among children of all races and abilities throughout

Connecticut, but primarily to children in the greater Plainville, Berlin, Bristol and New Britain area. For more information, visit QANC.org.

Veterans wall The Veterans Memorial Wall is located on the main floor of the Municipal Center adjacent to the Town Clerk’s Of-

fice. If you are interested in adding a veteran’s name to the wall, applications are located at the Municipal Center, Senior Center, The Plainville Public Library and VFW Post 574.

TC Safety Initiative The “TC Safety Initiative” is one of several racing and

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Social worker Plainville Senior Center social worker Stephanie Soucy can help Plainville residents age 60 and over with longterm care, housing and transportation options, Medicare savings programs, energy assistance, and more. Call the Senior Center, 860747-5728.

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A press release on the municipal website says the local broadband network “is envisioned to provide highspeed, affordable, and reliable internet access for everyone in the community, regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic status. “Unlike fiber internet services from private companies, a municipally-owned

network would ensure highspeed broadband connections for all residents and offer more bandwidth at lower prices. In addition, the town would control end-user costs, service, and operational concerns.” According to the release, “[M]onthly subscription fees for 1G, symmetrical upload/ download service, including internet, phone, operations and maintenance, and capital recovery, are expected to For 35 years, our family taking care of your family!

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The Plainville Police Department is hosting seminars on crime trends and personal safety at the Plainville Fire Department. The final seminar is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 21, 6 to 7 p.m. To reserve a spot, contact Michelle Ibitz, executive assistant to the Chief of Police, at ibitz@plainville-ct.gov.

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Community survey The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is asking residents to pick up the phone, as regional data collection efforts are underway to develop the 2021 Community Wellbeing Survey. Survey takers from Siena College Research Institute will be calling residents’ mobile phones this fall to learn more about individual needs, happiness, and neighborhood-level quality of life. Thousands of randomly-selected residents will be asked to answer questions that will be used to understand wellbeing throughout the state.

Donate to pantry The Plainville Community Food Pantry welcomes monetary and food donations. Those donating food are

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Reelect Morante

Re-electing Rosemary Morante to the Town Council is a choice to be proud of!

Editor : I proudly endorse Democrat Rosemary Morante for reelection to the Town Council. A dedicated resident, Rosemary wants to see Plainville make progress in many areas. She recognizes the role of a strong education system that helps maintain property values for all. She also advocates for strong senior citizen programs.

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Strong record Editor : I strongly endorse Quinn Wazorko Christopher for Town Council. Quinn established a strong record during her time on the council, and is excited to run again.

and owner of Plainvillebased M&T Enterprises. This experience will be critical to her primary focus on the council — development of small businesses. Quinn also serves on the Park and Recreation board, and prior to her husband's death, taught at Wheeler Clinic. With Quinn's previous council experience and knowledge of Plainville's business community, I enthusiastically support her election.

His pragmatic approach allows for open, honest and factual dialogue, optimized solutions and quality outcomes. I trust that with his leadership we’ll see our town flourish. Erika Graff

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Information and strategies on maintaining a healthy brain will be shared Mondays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 19, from 6 to 7 p.m., presented by a certified dementia specialist from Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Attendees are encouraged to join all five sessions. Registration is required; call 1-855-442-4373 or go online to HHCHealth.org/VirtualClasses.

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Anti-smoking forces in state press to restore tobacco control funds By Keith M. Phaneuf © The Connecticut Mirror

Connecticut has a history of collecting billions of dollars from the tobacco industry and smokers — and not using those resources to fight addiction.

And now that Connecticut coffers are flush with cash — much more so than they were two years ago — antismoking forces are challenging the governor and legislators to reverse what many call an embarrassing and dangerous trend.

be a huge public health win,” said Bryte Johnson, Connecticut director of government relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. “It will save the state money and, more important, it will save the state lives.”

Gov. Ned Lamont insisted, during his first year in office in 2019, that this needs to change.

“If we’re able to put some money into providing and maintaining prevention and cessation programs, that will

The network launched an outreach effort this fall, not only to the Lamont administration but also to leaders of

the legislature’s budget-writing and public health committees, asking them to restore at least $12 million for tobacco control starting with next fiscal year’s General Fund. Connecticut currently is tied with Tennessee for dead last among all states in terms of per capita spending on tobacco control, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-

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Connecticut’s track record is not only poor but illogical, Johnson said, adding that tobacco-related illnesses cost the public and private sectors here a combined $2 billion annually. Other states that have been more aggressive in tobacco control, such as Washington, have seen a five-to-one return on their investment through reduced health care costs. According to the CDC, just under 30% of Connecticut youth had tried a tobacco product in 2019, while 4,900 adults died annually here from smoking-related illnesses.

But only about $200 million has gone into the Tobacco and Health Trust, a special fund set up by legislators to fund anti-tobacco efforts. And lawmakers ultimately raided more than $113 million of that $200 million to help with budget-balancing efforts.

Even before regular allocations for this purpose were suspended in 2018, Connecticut was typically budgeting $3 million or $4 million per year to fight smoking.

By 2018, legislators had suspended indefinitely any contributions to the trust program. Connecticut also is tied with New York for the secondhighest cigarette tax in the nation at $4.35 per pack. That and other levies on tobacco products generated roughly $350 million last fiscal year. Johnson noted that even budgeting $12 million per

That’s due largely to a resurgent stock market and a new savings program that prevents the state from spending a portion of income tax receipts tied to capital gains and other investment earnings.

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Lamont, who took office in January 2019, said something similar eight months later when he and then-N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo met at the executive residence in Hartford to discuss a ban on flavored vaping products.

“I know that over the last 10 years we’ve been siphoning off some of the money that’s supposed to go to tobacco cessation to other things,” he said. “That’s going to stop.”

Investigators tracked the 49-year-old to a Newington motel, where he was taken into custody by Newington police on Friday, Oct. 15 on unrelated charges.

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When asked about the prospects of banning vaping products given Connecticut’s checkered past at tobacco-control efforts, Lamont said he wanted to reverse course in that area as well.

The East Street bank was hit in a similar fashion two days prior, and Plainville police believe the same man — Southington resident David Latino — is responsible for both robberies.

Also, the state’s fiscal position has improved radically in the past three years.

“This is an entirely preventable issue. This is an entirely preventable problem,” Johnson added. “We just haven’t prioritized it, and that needs to change.”

On Thursday, Oct. 14, Plainville police say a man entered Liberty Bank on East Street around 12:30 p.m. and handed a note to a teller demanding cash. No weapon was displayed, and the man left with an undisclosed amount of money.

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Connecticut does dedicate a little more than $3 million in federal Medicaid funds this year toward tobacco control, but that only assists a limited population. It also gave $1 million — from one-time federal pandemic relief funds — to help municipal health districts with this problem this year.

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SMALL........................................................................................................................11.29 MEDIUM....................................................................................................................13.29 LARGE........................................................................................................................16.29 Substitute toppings same as pizza • extra sauce $2.00

GRINDERS

8” Sm 12” Lrg 8” Sm 12” Lrg TUNA...................................7.99.........10.99 ITALIAN COMBO......8.99........ 11.99 TURKEY.............................7.99.........10.99 Salami, ham, pepperoni ROAST BEEF....................7.99.........10.99 PEPPERONI...............7.99........ 10.99 HAM....................................7.99.........10.99 PEPPER & EGG........7.99........ 10.99 COOKED SALAMI...........7.99.........10.99 BACON & EGG..........7.99........ 10.99 CHICKEN CUTLET..........7.99.........10.99 CHICKEN STIR FRY.....7.99........ 10.99 PASTRAMI........................7.99.........10.99 With peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli &teriyaki sauce GRILLED CHICKEN.......7.99.........10.99 FISH .............................7.99........ 10.99 BLT.......................................7.99.........10.99 STEAK & CHEESE...7.99........ 10.99 HAMBURGER..................7.99.........10.99 DOUBLE STEAK.......9.99........ 11.99 CHEESEBURGER............7.99.........10.99 PEPPERONI STEAK....8.99........ 11.99 VEGGIE...............................7.99.........10.99 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

olives,mushrooms & tomato sauce

CHICKEN FLORENCE- Chicken, spinach, fresh spinach, fresh basil, fresh garlic ALFREDO’S SPECIAL- Chicken, basil, housemade rosemary oil, spinach & ricotta 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

BONELESS 6 PCS.........................................................12.99 12 PCS......................................................23.99 24 PCS......................................................34.99

CLUB SANDWICHES $10.99 ea Served with Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, French fries & pickle. Choice of White, Wheat or Rye.

GOURMET PIZZA

SMALL MED LARGE X LARGE PARTY 13.99 18.49 21.99 24.99 32.99

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) 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 CHICKEN CORDON BLEU- Ranch dressing, ham, provolone cheese & chicken

2 0 1 9

HOT PARMIGIANA GRINDERS

8” Sm

12” Lrg

8” Sm 12” Lrg

SAUSAGE..........................8.99.........10.99 FISH FILLET..............8.99........ 10.99 MEATBALL........................8.99.........10.99 SHRIMP......................9.99........ 11.99 EGGPLANT.......................8.99.........10.99 HUSKY COMBO ......9.99........ 11.99 VEAL....................................8.99.........10.99 Meatball, Sausage, Eggplant CHICKEN...........................8.99.........10.99 SAUSAGE & MEATBALL...9.99........ 11.99 NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00

FROM THE GRILL $10.99 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............................. 10.99 SHRIMP PARMIGIANA w/Pasta........... 13.99 W/ MEATBALLS OR SAUSAGE....12 .99 STUFFED SHELLS.........................12.99 CHICKEN PARMIGIANA w/Pasta...............14.99 HOMEMADE LASAGNA................13.99 EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA w/Pasta..........13.99 BAKED ZITI.....................................13.99 MEATBALL PARMIGIANA w/Pasta...........13.99 MANICOTTl.....................................12.99 SAUSAGE PARMIGIANA w/Pasta.............13.99 RAVIOLI (cheese or meat).........................11.99 VEAL PARMIGIANA w/Pasta..........................14.99 CHICKEN ALFREDO......................16.99

SEAFOOD DINNERS

All dinners served with salad & garlic bread. Choice of Pasta: Ziti, Spaghetti or Linguini SEAFOOD COMBO...........................18.99 FRIED CLAMS................................14.99 fish, clam, scallop, shrimp FISH & CHIPS 4 pcs........................14.99 FRIED SCALLOPS 10pcs.................. 14.99. FRIED JUMBO SHRIMP 8pcs .......15.99 4 PIECES OF FRIED CHICKEN...... 14.99. CHICKEN TENDER DINNER 6pcs.... 14.99

APPETIZERS

ONION RINGS................................... 5.99 FRENCH FRIES................................. 4.99 W/ CHEESE....................................... 6.99 W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 7.99 CURLY FRIES.................................... 5.99 W/ CHEESE....................................... 7.99 W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 8.99 FRIED MOZZARELLA STICKS 3 pcs........ 7.99 FRIED CLAMS................................... 7.99 TRI SAMPLER................................. 10.99

QUESADILLAS $10.99 ea

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

$10.99 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

GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP HAM WRAP TURKEY WRAP ROAST BEEF WRAP CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP

Romaine lettuce & caesar dressing

CHICKEN STIR FRY WRAP MEXICAN grilled chicken, onion, pepper,

jalapeno pepper VEGGIE WRAP NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00

HUSKY BURGER

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

REGULAR DELUXE

HAMBURGER..................................................................................6.99................. 8.99 CHEESEBURGER............................................................................7.99................. 9.99 DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER.......................................................10.99............... 12.99 DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER W/ BACON...............................11.99............... 13.99 BACON HAMBURGER..................................................................7.99................. 9.99 BACON CHEESEBURGER.......................................................... 8.99............... 10.99 TEXAS BURGER Ham & bbq sauce with american sauce...........................8.99............... 10.99 ITALIAN BURGER......................................................................... 8.99............... 10.99 Grilled onions, mushrooms, green peppers topped with lettuce, tomato & mozzarella cheese

NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00 Prices subject to change without notice.

GARLIC KNOTS 10 pcs........................6.99 12” GARLIC BREAD........................3.45 W/ CHEESE.......................................4.95 CHICKEN TENDERS 6 pcs................... 9.99 HUSKY BREAD.................................5.99 POTATO SKINS W/ CHEESE........... 6.99 Garlic butter, tomatoes & mozzarella cheese W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 8.99 GARLIC BREAD STICKS.................6.99 W/ BROCCOLI & CHEESE.............. 8.99 CHESY BREAD.................................8.99 W/ BROCCOLI, BACON, CHEESE..... 9.99

SALADS

NEW - ARIZONA SALAD Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper....................................7.99...................9.99

NEW - SPINACH ALMOND SALAD

Baby spinach, grilled chicken, tomatoes, feta cheese & almonds............................ N/A.................12.99

NEW - SOUTHWEST SALAD

Romaine lettuce, chipotle chicken, tomato, cucumber, onion, black beans, corn & tortilla chips............12.99 AVOCADO SALAD.......................................................................... N/A.................13.99 Romaine lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, mozzarella cheese & chicken TRAIL MIX SALAD....................................................................... N/A.................13.99 Iceberg lettuce tom cucumber onion olives dried cranberries wallnuts and chicken • GARDEN SALAD............................................................................7.49...................8.99 CHEF SALAD.................................................................................10.49.................11.99 Turkey, roast beef, ham, provolone, boiled eggs, salami, pepperoni CAESAR SALAD.............................................................................7.99...................9.49 W/ CHICKEN.................................................................................10.49.................11.99 CAJUN SALMON CAESAR......................................................... N/A.................14.99 CAJUN CHICKEN CAESAR......................................................10.49.................11.99 Romaine lettuce, tomato cubes, cucumbers, onions ANTIPASTO Ham, salami, provolone, pepperoni ......................................9.49.................10.99 SPINACH PIE with Greek Salad..........................................................................N/A.................11.99 HUSKY SALAD Bacon, egg, mozzarella & grilled chicken...................... 11.79.................12.99 GRILLED CHICKEN................................................................... 10.49.................11.99 GREEK SALAD...............................................................................9.49.................10.99 W/ CHICKEN................................................................................10.99.................12.99 COBB SALAD Garden salad, turkey, egg & american salad...............................9.49.................10.99 TUNA SALAD................................................................................10.79 ................11.99 BUFFALO CHICKEN...................................................................10.49.................11.99 BBQ CHICKEN..............................................................................10.49................ 11.99 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

sauce, powdered sugar or cinnamon

3 jalapeno poppers, 3 chicken tenders, 3 mozzarella sticks

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI Served on a pita bread with tomato, onion, feta cheese & lettuce .............9.99 CHICKEN SOUVLAKI DELUXE Served on a pita bread with Greek Salad & French Fries................14.99 GYROS Served on a pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion & yogurt sauce........................................10.99 GYROS DELUXE Served on a pita bread with yogurt sauce, Greek Salad.....................................15.99 PASTRAMI REUBEN Served on rye bread with sauerkraut & mozzarella.................................. 11.99 GRILLED CHICKEN DELUXE Hard roll. lettuce, tomato, mayo & cheese ..........................11.99

SPINACH PIE....................................6.49 FRIED MUSHROOMS.................... 6.99 JALAPENO POPPERS.....................7.99 SIDE OF MEATBALLS.....................6.99 SIDE OF SAUSAGE..........................6.99 GRAPE LEAVES 8 pcs.........................7.99 FRIED DOUGH NUGGETS..............6.99

R245752

A16

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