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Farmington Valley BUSINESS BRIEF

Sunday, September 20, 2026

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Openings & Expansions Simsbury

Birdie & The Barrel Opens at Simsbury Farms, and the Town Picked Local Operators on Purpose

The Pasquariello and Brown families — longtime owners of Cracker Barrel Pub in Tariffville — now run the restaurant at the town-owned Simsbury Farms golf course under a five-year lease.

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The Valley's businesses, celebrated daily — not the author.

The Farmington Valley Business Brief highlights the local business community. Every entry celebrates operators across the five towns: their openings, expansions, and contributions to the community. New entries publish daily.

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