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The big game leads to victories at a time when CT restaurants need it most

This year is no exception, but, since the COVID-19 crisis hit, 2021’s version of Super Sunday is even more important.

PLAINVILLE, Conn. — J. Timothy’s Taverne usually gears up a month in advance to get themselves in game shape for Super Bowl Sunday. This year is no exception, but, since the COVID-19 crisis hit, 2021’s version of Super Sunday is even more important. “We need it and everybody needs it,” said J. Timothy’s manager Rino Ouellet. 

Ouellet noted that while J. Tim’s won’t set a record for selling their famous chicken wings this year, the Super Bowl will provide a much-needed boost to the bottom line hit that’s been hard by the pandemic. 

“Especially in the COVID time it’s the support we are looking for more than anything…this is about people supporting those that need support,” Ouellet said.

Scott Dolch, the executive director at the Connecticut Restaurant Association, said that Super Bowl weekend is always a big help to restaurants during the slower winter months and more so this year.

 “I think it (the Super Bowl) just gets more people excited about the weekend and what’s going on and gives some buzz to these local businesses,” Dolch added that with Valentine’s Day next weekend and a new rule allowing restaurants to stay open until 11pm that there is a bit of hope for the struggling industry. “I think this puts us on a path,” Dolch said, “a really good path to recovery.”

Credit: FOX61

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