News Photos August 22, 2023

Hector Delgado, left, (seen in blue) prepares to snip a ceremonial ribbon next to son Jose along with family members and members of the Southington Chamber of Commerce at Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant at 837 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, Monday, August 21, 2023. Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant reopens on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Hector and Jose Delgado also run Flair Restaurant as well as Mix Fine Cakes & Pastries, both in downtown Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Jose Delgado, co-owner of Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant, stands by the bar of the newly renovated business at 837 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, Monday, August 21, 2023. Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant reopens on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Jose Delgado and father Hector also run Flair Restaurant as well as Mix Fine Cakes & Pastries, both in downtown Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant at 837 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, Monday, August 21, 2023. Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant reopens on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant at 837 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, Monday, August 21, 2023. Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant reopens on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal