MONROE, CT — Flames, a new restaurant at 262 Main St., first opened its doors on July 16, but guests mingled over appetizers during a celebration of its official grand opening Thursday evening. Meta “Michael” Rugova, who was previously part-owner of two restaurants, including Mulino’s of Connecticut in Fairfield, now owns Flames, marking the first time the restauranteur has a sole proprietorship. “This is Northern Italian cuisine,” Rugova said. “I have a lot of Portuguese friends I played soccer with for years, so there is also some Portuguese flare. We have about four dishes.”
