Connecticut
The Longest-Delayed BBQ Joint in Connecticut Officially Opens Today
Open your car window and take in the sweet smell of hickory-smoked meat along 84 near the 691 interchange in Cheshire/Southington today, or coming down Southington Mountain. Finally, over three years after their second location was announced to the public, Wallingford’s Pig Rig BBQ’s long-awaited second location is opening up to the public today.
I wrote about Pig Rig’s expansion plans way back in December of 2021, at the time it was expected that the new location at 1843 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington would open sometime in Spring 2022. The new restaurant is located in an old Dunkin’ building on Rt. 322 in between the TA Travel Center (Which I still call 76 Truck Stop), and AMC Southington (Which I still call Apple, Regal, or Starplex).
Pig Rig – Wallingford gets good online reviews, it’s average on Yelp is a 4.4 out of 5, 4.6 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, and a 3.7 out of 5 on Google. Most of the commenters mention the great smoky flavor, and generous portions, a few negative reviews mention the temperature of the meats or sides was too cold, or too expensive. The menu at Pig Rig BBQ features what you would expect from a BBQ restaurant in 2025- a few varieties of Pulled Pork, Baby Back Rib entrees, Brisket, Burnt Ends, BBQ Chicken, Hummel hot dogs, a few sandwiches, and burgers, with traditional sides like cole slaw, Hickory-smoked mac&cheese, cornbread, collard greens, potato salad, and Cowboy beans.
Why was the second location delayed by three years? Look at the restaurant industry in Connecticut, it’s pretty impossible to turn a profit.
Take a Stroll Along the Hudson Valley – Catskills Walk of Fame
Did you know that there is a Walk of Fame in Woodbury Common Premium Outlets? It’s the Hudson Valley – Catskills Walk of Fame, and I took photos of the most recognizable honorees and their stars over the weekend, take a stroll with me
Gallery Credit: Large Dave
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Marina Mabrey torched her former team for 37 points as the Toronto Tempo came back from 14 down to beat the Connecticut Sun, 101-97, at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Former UConn women’s basketball star Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 13 points and three rebounds while Aaliyah Edwards had six points and two rebounds for the Sun. Kia Nurse did not score in just five minutes for the Tempo.
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WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – A tractor trailer’s diesel fuel saddle tank ruptured on I-91 north between exits 25 and 27, state police said.
Approximately 25 to 30 gallons of fuel was released to the road surface, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. No ground soil or waterways were involved, DEEP said.
The two right lanes were closed, according to the state Department of Transportation.
No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, state police said.
Wethersfield Fire Department solidified the diesel fuel on the ground surface with Speedy Dry, DEEP said. An environmental cleanup contractor was en route for cleanup.
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WESTPORT — A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 caused a traffic slowdown stretching for miles into Fairfield Friday afternoon, according to state officials.
The crash scene has since been cleared.
Connecticut State Police said the two-car crash was reported near Exit 17 in the southbound lanes at 3:03 p.m.
One driver was taken to the hospital for reported injuries, the agency said.
The crash closed the right lane of the highway, causing cars and trucks to be backed up for miles along I-95 into Fairfield, traffic cameras showed.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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