Chris's American Restaurant in Brookfield, Connecticut, was known as Fiddler's Restaurant before Chris Bruno purchased it in 1990. Mr. Bruno owned the business until 2009; during that time, the popular Chris’s American Restaurant was involved in the community and Mr. Bruno served a term on the Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA).

1. A Brief Overview of the
Connecticut Restaurant
Association
By Chris's American Restaurant

2. Introduction
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Chris's American Restaurant in
Brookfield, Connecticut, was known as
Fiddler's Restaurant before Chris
Bruno purchased it in 1990. Mr. Bruno
owned the business until 2009; during
that time, the popular Chris’s
American Restaurant was involved in
the community and Mr. Bruno served
a term on the Connecticut Restaurant
Association (CRA).

3. About the the CRA

Founded in 1973, the CRA is affiliated with the
National Restaurant Association and is dedicated
to advancing the hospitality industry in
Connecticut. Sponsored by its members' dues
and partners in the industry, the CRA works with
the state legislature to ensure strong
representation of the hospitality sector. Members
receive other benefits as well; whether it’s music
licensing or legal consultation, in addition to more
common services like credit car and payroll
processing, the CRA makes sure membership is
always a valuable investment. By maintaining a
strong presence in the state capitol, the CRA is in
a position to advocate for legislation which
benefits the restaurant industry and its members.