Wallingford restaurant closes after 26 years
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Wallingford restaurant is closing its doors for good.
Laskara Restaurant announced on Saturday that after 26 years, it would be closing in a Facebook post.
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The Mediterranean restaurant previously announced it was closing on April 28 for repairs to the hood and suppression systems, which would've closed the eatery for 'at least a couple of weeks.'
'We would like to thank the community for supporting us through these past 26 years. Wallingford is an amazing place and we appreciate every single one of you that walked through those doors.
The repairs and age of equipment were significant factors in the closure.
The full Facebook post can be found here.
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