Connecticut
The Connecticut Grocery Chain With A Cultlike Following
The golden era of grocery stores and supermarkets are said to have happened in the 1950s. However, it goes without saying people will always have their preference of where to get their eggs and milk. With the industry spanning over a decade, you can expect that every state has its own unique grocery store that the locals love. In Connecticut, for example, that grocery store is Ferraro’s Market, a simple grocery store that has remained the same since its debut that has collected a cultlike following.
It’s easy to label Ferraro’s as an outdated relic stuck in the past, but the grocer’s blend of old school charm, customer-first approach, and meat department are reason enough for this food retailer to not change its ways. After all, the company prides itself on giving as much as possible to high-quality customer service — something it believes is becoming a lost art.
Moreover, the local food retailer offers a premium meat department using fresh seafood caught and brought in off the New York shores. Prepared meals are presented in display cases for quick eat options, and the store features a diverse menu ranging from eggplant Parmesan to Thai-style barbecue wings. With over 50 years in the industry, it’s easy to understand why people continue to shop at this local grocery store.
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The History Of The Longstanding Local Grocery Chain
Photo of Ferraro’s market – Ferraro’s Market/Facebook
Ferraro’s Market opened in 1973, a time after supermarkets replaced several small shops. One of the owners, Salvatore Ferraro Sr., co-owned Mohawk Market and ran the meat department in 1953. However, throughout the 1960s, the way families shopped was changing, as was the nuclear family. The wife remained at home in a supporting role, tending to the house and kids while the husband went to work. During the ’60s, the market was shifting with stay-at-home wives gaining employment, which resulted in retailers needing to adapt. To go from your local butcher to your local produce retailer soon became inconvenient for the everyday shopper — although it’s a common modern day practice to get the lowest prices. That said, many opted for a more convenient one-stop-shop at the local supermarket.
Mohawk Market partnered with two other retailers, Rosner’s Market and Gambardella Brothers, in hopes of meeting the convenience needs of customers while still providing quality service. Despite the recent partnership, Salvatore left four years later to pursue his own project with his wife Joan entering the food retailer business for themselves. The two found success and expanded their business, fine-tuning the building to meet the needs of the customers. Coming from old world charm that was local shops and retailers, Ferraro’s brings together the convenience of supermarkets with the quality customer service experience of a local grocer.
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Ten adults and one dog are displaced after a fire at the 1100 block of Pembroke Street in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a report of heavy smoke from the third floor at around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Firefighters located the fire and quickly extinguished it.
There are no reports of injuries.
The American Red Cross is currently working to help those who were displaced.
The Fire Marshal’s Office is still investigating the incident.
A woman was rushed to the hospital after being seriously hurt in a fire Saturday in Rocky Hill.
This all unfolded during the late morning hours at a home on Main Street.
Fire officials say they had to rescue the woman from the home and her injuries are considered life threatening.
Hoarding conditions did a play a factor in the fire, according to the fire department.
No other injuries were reported. Further details pertaining to the fire weren’t immediately available.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
DALLAS (WTNH) — A New London-based group is partnering with a Texas-based restaurant planning to open its first locations in Connecticut.
New London Hospitality has signed a new area development agreement with Twin Hospitality Group Inc., the parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant, for the development rights of three future locations in the state, according to a press release from Twin Peaks.
The release lists New Haven, Hartford, Waterbury, Danbury and Stamford or Bridgeport as potential markets.
According to the release, New London Hospitality is run by Deepak Verma and Kam Singh, who have experience in the hospitality industry and have worked with major hotel brands including Hilton, Red Roof Inn and Choice Hotels.
“Deepak and Kam bring a powerful combination of hospitality expertise and operational discipline,” Twin Peaks CEO Kim Boerema said in the release. “Their experience growing multi-unit concepts makes them ideal partners as we enter Connecticut. We are confident they will help anchor Twin Peaks as a new favorite for sports fans throughout the state.”
Twin Peaks describes itself as “the ultimate sports lodge featuring made-from-scratch food and the coldest beer in the business, surrounded by scenic views and wall-to-wall TVs. At every Twin Peaks, guests are immediately welcomed by a friendly Twin Peaks Girl and served up a menu made for MVPs.”
“Twin Peaks delivers everything guests want in a sports bar — scratch-made food, 29-degree draft beer, and the best place to catch every game,” Verma said. “We look forward to introducing the brand’s signature lodge experience and welcoming Twin Peaks girls to Connecticut, establishing a new home base for local sports fans and food enthusiasts.”
Twin Peaks was founded in 2005 in Lewisville, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. There are 114 locations in the United States and Mexico. The closest location to Connecticut is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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