There was plenty of business news across Connecticut this past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the most-read stories.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Open Table has ranked the 100 best brunch restaurants in the country, one of which is in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

A new Italian eatery is moving into the space, nearly five years after the historic restaurant and banquet facility closed.>>>Read More.

The Plan & Zoning Commission has approved the demolition and rebuild of a new Wendy’s restaurant.>>>Read More.

A staple of the summer food scene is under new ownership.>>>Read More.

The ambitious restaurant has been in the works for several years, and the owners shared an encouraging update. “We have met and overcome several setbacks both financial and otherwise on this project and to date we have invested upwards of $1 million.”>>>Read More.

The owner said the decision to retire and close the shop was “bittersweet,” according to a report.>>>Read More.

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