WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Peruvian restaurant Coracora announced Tuesday that they are expanding to Blue Back Square in West Hartford to open an "upscale flagship location."
The restaurant will be opening later in 2024 on 51 Isham Road. The location, near the Cheesecake Factory and Barnes and Noble, formerly belonged to the Rosa Mexicano restaurant, which according to We-Ha.com, closed their doors on Sunday.
"We're excited to grow Coracora and become an integral part of West Hartford's vibrant Blue Back Square," said Grecia Ludena, co-owner of Coracora. "The upscale, vibrant scene there will perfectly complement Coracora's new flagship location, and we can't wait to enhance our existing and future customers' experiences."
The current location at the Shield Street Plaza Shopping Center will remain open as a "fast casual offering," the restaurant said.
"Coracora's flair for serving up authentic Peruvian cuisine within an upscale, stylish atmosphere has made it a household name in the West Hartford community," said Paul Brandes, principal with Brand Street Properties. "We couldn't be more excited for Blue Back Square to be home to their new flagship location as we grow our lineup of unique dining, retail and entertainment offerings."
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The restaurant was named a James Beard Award semifinalist three years in a row, from 2022 to 2024, and a finalist in 2023, for the title of Outstanding Restaurant. Chef Macarena Ludena of Coracora was also awarded as a semifinalist for best chef in New England in 2022.
More information on Coracora can be found on their website here.
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