When is sonic coming to danbury

A nickel is the unit of purchase, so coins or bills are here exchanged for scintillating showers of nickels, which are miraculously never too many, never too few. With a fistful of nickels, and wearing hat, coat, carrying brief-case or handbag, the crowd moves on toward the walls of food, assembling as they go trays, silver, and napkins. The trick is to push the required number of nickels into the right slot, whisk out the food before the door slams shut again, and juggle the dish onto the tray, without dropping bags, parcels, or other belongings.

I think this would be such a unique experience, so In our growing city of Danbury where college students mix with professionals and a burgeoning immigrant population this just might be successful! We all still want Sonic to locate in Danbury but wouldn't this be awesome!

To read more about the history of the Automat click on the link! I found this article from Smithsonian. Sometimes we need to revisit what worked once before in our past. What worked once might work again! I found this incredible short You-Tube video about Automats. You can see all of Roberta's Realities by clicking to her blog here. Email address. All Rights Reserved. The name was changed to Sonic in , after the chain began using curbside speakers that allowed customers to place their orders and get their food "at the speed of sound.

Sonic offers hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, french fries, mozzarella sticks, tater tots, salads and breakfast, in addition to the drink options. Hours are typically from 6 a. Connecticut's first Sonic restaurant opened last year in Wallingford, and the second, in Manchester, began serving customers earlier this month. The company's website indicates more restaurants are planned in the Hartford area, New Haven, Enfield, Southington, Berlin and Milford.

Buonavolonta said he anticipates crowds in Danbury similar to those that showed up for the opening in Manchester, when hundreds of cars filled the parking lot. Wayne Shepperd , Boughton's chief of staff, said an influx of stores will add to the city's job market. Sonic has been expanding throughout the state, according to Kopel. Contact Stacy Davis at sdavis newstimes. Photographed Saturday, Jan. He's looking forward to Sonic coming to the city.

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