- Jun 19, 2023

ROCKY HILL NATIVE TAKES OVER GLASTONBURY VET HOSPITAL...PLUS, NEW KIDS CLOTHING STORE TO OW

HERE’S THE SCOOP…

ROCKY HILL NATIVE, JAY HAVIAR, PURCHASES GLASTONBURY VET

Veterinarian, Dr. Jason Haviar is the kind of guy you want to hang with at a backyard BBQ. Truly the best. Recently, he and his wife, Griffin, purchased Glastonbury Veterinary Hospital on Pratt Street. Dr. Jay has a true lifetime of experience in the veterinarian field beginning as a kid. His dad is a vet and the family clinic was attached to Jay's childhood home in Rocky Hill. At 10, he started cleaning kennels. Jay began working for the family business out of college, launching an emergency clinic there where he worked for years. Fast forward to today, his recent purchase of the Keish family practice is a lifelong dream of his and you can feel his passion and excitement when he talks. They offer general wellness appointments, sick visits, same day appointments, dentistry with dental surgery, general surgery, and emergencies for clients during the day only. Outside work, Jay is a dad of two, coaches basketball, loves deep sea fishing, is obsessed with Nike Air Jordan's, and is a huge animal lover and owns a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Bodhi who is a big love. And, oh, he makes a mean Bloody Mary (YES PLEASE!). If you are looking for a vet, you will love Dr. Jay, Griffin, and the whole staff. Find them HERE or call to schedule an appointment 860.633.3588.

RAISED ON RIDGE COMING TO OLD WETHERSFIELD

There is a new kids clothing store coming to Old Wethersfield. We announced this on social media a few weeks ago. Raised on Ridge will be run by sisters Jenna Carcia and Lauren Ambrosie. The two were 'raised on ridge' road in Wethersfield. The new store will be located in one of the commercial spaces at 133 Main Street. Their merch is sooooo adorbs! Think trendy, comfy baby/kid stuff. LOVE! Follow them on Insta to see what they offer and stay tuned for an opening date announcement.

ANI'S TABLE TO TAKEOVER DIFIORE RAVIOLI SHOP

World class caterer, Ani Robaina, is set to take over DiFiore Ravioli Shop in Rocky Hill. The owners of DiFiore decided to focus full time on their Ellington location and move food production closer to that shop. Ani's Table & Marketplace will bring a fresh new vibe to the space with Ani's take on specialty foods and catering. She will also be selling DiFiore raviolis. Ani is sooooo talented. Let's give her a big WELCOME!

LA PIASTRA BECOMING BAKE MARKET

The owners of The Charles recently announced they are taking over La Piastra in both Wethersfield and Glastonbury and renaming it Bake Market. It will be a French-style bakery and they will offer sweet and savory baked goods, coffee, prepared meals, and catering. The owner of La Piastra, Lauren Siegel will be Catering Manager. They plan to open this summer.