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What is Jackie Pepin's occupation?

She is a writer for the food blog, Connecticut’s Culinary Scene and an Adjunct Instructor in the Culinary Arts program at Rocky 4 Neck Vocational Tech.

Where did Jackie Pepin attend college?

Jackie attended the Nolan School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University.

What led Jackie Pepin to become a food blogger?

She started reviewing restaurants after closing down her own restaurant.

What is Jackie Pepin's connection to the case?

She wrote articles about the rivalry between Ancient Apizza and Devil's Hopyard after reviewing both restaurants.

How did Jackie Pepin maintain her stance in her restaurant reviews?

She remained neutral, giving both negative and positive reviews without bias.

What type of pizza does Devil's Hopyard serve?

Devil's Hopyard serves Sicilian style pizza, which has a fluffy, spongy bread base.

What type of pizza does Sam Talcott serve?

Sam Talcott serves Detroit style pizza, which is a deeper dish with pepperoni as a common topping.

What impact did the feud between the two restaurants have on their businesses?

The feud distracted them from focusing on the quality of their pizza and harmed both businesses.

What event escalated tensions between the restaurants in April 2023?

Dillon Hopyard won the lottery and bought the building where both restaurants were located.

What happened during Jackie Pepin's observation at Carley’s Coffee shop?

Emerson Harkness sat with a man thought to be Willie Waramaug, where cash was exchanged.

What did Emerson Harkness say during his meeting with Willie Waramaug?

He said, “That dirtbag Hopyard’s going to get what’s coming…!”

What happened prior to Savor the Square on May 18th regarding Sleeping Giant?

Hopyard proposed exclusivity as the only seller for Sleeping Giant, leading to Sleeping Giant pulling their product from Ancient Apizza.

What was Harkness' reaction after the deal with Sleeping Giant?

He had a public outburst of rage towards Hopyard, threatening him and then breaking down in tears.

What did Jackie Pepin confirm to Sawyer Sherlock after Hopyard's death?

She identified Willie Waramaug as the man she saw with Harkness, confirming he was the one in police custody.