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Herb crusted lamb “lollipop”

Matthews Restaurant, Unionville, CT

With a career in the Hospitality Industry that spans over 35 years, restaurateur Matthew Popkin feels he has brought something very special to the Farmington Valley area with his new restaurant “Matthew’s Restaurant”

Matthew was raised in the south and has worked in cities such as New Orleans, La., Winter Park Fl., Houston, Tx., Washington D.C. and the Chesapeake Bay area of Virginia, Matthew has a keen understanding and passion for what he calls ”Sincere Hospitality” Providing for his guests with his mantra of “giving the guest more then they expect” Matthew’s Restaurant has quickly become known not only for its “French Quarter” and regional inspired menu but for its personal service at the table.

Dining should be the main event of an evening out, savoring each bite and enjoying all the sights, smells and sounds from a busy house has been a wining philosophy for Matthew.

Having opened his first restaurant in Winter Park, Fl., “The La Royal” at the age of 23, to rave reviews, Matthew went on to work for the Small Luxury Hotels of America as the Food and Beverage Director of properties including the “Lancaster Hotel” in Houston and the “Saint Louis” in the heart of the French Quarter. This experience gave Matthew the tools he needed to run truly great operations.

After a stint at the renowned Bombay Club in Washington D.C., Matthew opened his second concept the Broad Street Café, in Portsmouth, Va. Giant jimmy crabs, house smoked ribs and nightly entertainment, the café was an instant hit.

Having spent the last 16 years working for and with a national restaurant company and then working with different franchisee and developers “Matthew’s Restaurant” is the 28th restaurant that Matthew has opened the doors to.

The last venture before Matthew’s Restaurant” was with the Boar’s Head Company in Brooklyn, creating and opening Boar’s Head’s first and only restaurant in their 103 year history in Brooklyn Heights, “F. Martinella.

Surrounding yourself with talented and motivated people will always be my recipe for success.

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