And the winners are …

The Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) has announced the honorees and finalists for the 2025 CRAZIES Awards, an annual event which recognizes the exceptional ability and talent of Connecticut’s hospitality community.

It’s no surprise to this editor that all five finalists from Stonington / Mystic epitomize our Farm&Fleet to Table ethos:

Vendor of the year: Stonington Kelp Company
Chef of the year: Johan Jensen | Whitecrest Eatery
New London County Restaurant of the Year:
Nana’s Bakery & Pizza | Mystic
The Port of Call | Mystic
Whitecrest Eatery | Stonington

On Monday, December 8, hospitality owners, operators, chefs, industry staff and vendors from across the state will come together at Foxwoods Resort Casino to celebrate the success of their industry and honor winners across more than 20 award categories. Last year’s CRAZIES gala hosted 1,500 guests and generated more than 25,000 online public votes.

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