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Cotton Hollow Kitchen Experiences the Power of Community
March 16, 2021 · ·
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Cotton Hollow Kitchen, Mark and Joanne Conley, pursued their dream of owning their own restaurant, they could never have predicted the challenges that the year ahead would bring. They are one of many restaurateurs who have experienced firsthand the devastation brought forth by the pandemic.
After having tapped into their personal savings, it became apparent that asking for help was their last option, but it certainly was not without humility. “This was our dream. We knew that we wanted Cotton Hollow Kitchen to survive but we also knew that times were getting desperate. Asking for help doesn’t come naturally but the choice was either to lean into our community or close our doors,” says Mark.
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Due to a surge in COVID-19 infections, many people are expected to follow guidelines from health officials and stay home for the holidays.
But who’s going to do the cooking?
There are more than 70 Connecticut restaurants and caterers providing dinners to-go or dine-in for Christmas and New Year’s, according to CT Bites annual list of area eateries and chefs preparing holiday meals.
In Hartford, there are more than 15 restaurants, cafes, and caterers cooking Christmas dinner. They include The Beamhouse, Cotton Hollow Kitchen, Five Corners Bistro, Frida, Nataz, Spicy Green Bean, Union Kitchen, and Hartford’s food hall.