West Hartford Business Buzz: November 2, 2026 - We-Ha

Level99 is bringing its massive social gaming concept to West Hartford on November 20, anchoring a wave of restaurant openings and commercial shifts across town as reported by we-ha.com.

Level99 Sets November Opening in The Corbin Collection

The 43,000-square-foot experiential venue taking over the former Sears building at 1427 The Corbin Collection in Corbin’s Corner will feature 50 life-sized mini-games and real-world challenges. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 6, with admission starting at $29.99 per player for two-hour, four-hour, or all-day play.

Level99 brings together competition, entertainment, great food and craft beer in a way that creates a truly unique experience. We’re proud to be part of this new location and look forward to welcoming guests to Two Roads Kitchen & Tap for an experience that embodies our ‘Road Less Traveled’ spirit, said Brad Hittle, President and CEO of Stratford-based Two Roads Brewing Company.

The venue’s operational footprint includes 44 cooperative Challenge Rooms for two to six players, six player-versus-player duels, and an interactive art scavenger hunt spanning more than 30 larger-than-life pieces. Signature physical and mental obstacles include the Axe Run, Ninja Swing, and Mansion Banquet. Troy Andrian, director of operations for Level99, noted that the space aims to get patrons off the couch and collaborating through challenges that test strength, agility, strategy, and teamwork.

New Dining Additions on New Britain Avenue and Park Road

Beyond the Corbin’s Corner entertainment anchor, the local culinary scene is expanding with new storefronts and ownership changes. Shawarma House has opened inside the convenience store building at the Gulf gas station at 956 New Britain Avenue, right on the Hartford line.

Omar Khalil, a University of Connecticut business management graduate and former Hall High School student who arrived in West Hartford years ago as part of a group of Syrian refugees, is operating the new eatery alongside his brother-in-law.

Smoke Public House at 140 Park Road has completed its sale under owner Rich Sin-Clair, who sought a buyer due to his lengthy commute from Stamford. The space will soon reopen as Smoke & Stone, featuring seasonal plates, custom-prepared dishes on hot stones, and a selection of beer and wine.

Also situated on Park Road, BIRDCODE officially reopened its flagship restaurant at 120 Park Road on Wednesday, October 28, following a complete interior remodel. Brandi Killoran, co-founder of the fresh chicken establishment, confirmed that the renovation introduced new fixtures, furniture, equipment, and milkshake options to the location for the first time.