Tazza Cucina & Bar owner Rob Furnari is no stranger to Newtown. As a resident for nine years, he has enjoyed a number of restaurants in town, but felt that something was missing. "I love the area," said Mr Furnari. "I felt Newtown had great restaurants and fun bars, but not the combination of both. So, that was my goal: to keep it upbeat and fun, but serve restaurant quality food."

Before Tazza Cucina & Bar opened in December 2015, its first incarnation, located in Fairfield and called Tazza Osteria & Bar, gained much success. Having been operating for just a little over two years, Connecticut Magazine named Tazza Osteria & Bar its 2015 Best New Restaurant. It also won Best Appetizers for 2015 and 2016. Both Tazza locations have the same menu, with the exception of pizzas being offered in the Fairfield restaurant.

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Source: http://newtownbee.com/