East Lyme ― Change is coming to Main Street one familiar name at a time.
For three restaurants set to open over the next month within a half mile of each other, there is a common belief that growth in.
New London ― Majan Pierra has always wanted to bring a big city vibe to a small city.
And she believes she and her husband, along with chef Frank Grace, are doing just that with the opening of their .
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East Lyme Just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, the newest restaurant in Niantic was already hopping. Families, couples and friends gathered at tables, booths and high-tops, taking up about two-thirds of the spots. The sounds of friendly chatter and laughter bubbled in the air. The savory smells of Mexican food floated by, as the wait staff brought out dishes and drinks.
And within an hour? Customers had to wait to get in because the place was full.
This was the scene on the second day since La Llorona Progressive Mexican Cuisine officially opened. The space tucked into a building on Hope Street in Niantic has housed numerous restaurants over time, including Burke’s Tavern and, most recently, Lionheart Tavern.