The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Restaurant a taste of the Caribbean
TORRINGTON — The latest new business to open in downtown Torrington were welcomed by a large crowd of well-wishers during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 17. Many downtown businesses were represented as well as friends and family, as owners Jose Nunez and Elwin Martinez shared the ribbon-cutting with Mayor Elinor Carbone.
A year of planning along with extensive and complete renovation of the space at 73 and 75 Main St., transformed the space into the 829 Restaurant and Lounge. Named in honor of the Dominican Republic, the culinary experience includes tastes of the Caribbean as well as an ample selection of traditional American fare.
On one side is the restaurant itself, bright and airy and ready to greet diners. The other side is a lounge with intriguing lighting, comfortable banquettes, and a music system. There is also a DJ booth.
The master of ceremonies for the ribbon cutting was Greg Ugalde, representing T & M Builders and Torrington Downtown Partner owners, Steve Temkin and David Bender, who were not able to attend. Sharon Waagner, communications director for TDP, welcomed the new restaurant on behalf of the downtown merchants and presented a proclamation on behalf of the Connecticut General Assembly. Mayor Carbone, Nunez and Martinez shared the giant shears as the ribbon was official cut. Those assembled were invited to stay for a buffet.
Downtown businesses owners said they are very happy to see the opening of 829 Restaurant and Lounge. It will surely bring more visitors to downtown and the opening is just in time for the beginning of the Warner Theatre’s 2018-19 season. Invited guests included Lynn Gelormino and Donna Marconi from the Warner Theatre as well as JoAnn Ryan, executive director of the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce.