The Garden, The Mill, The Sea, and The Land. Instead of distinguishing dishes by their main ingredient, Artisan Restaurant uses these categories to divvy up entrees on its menu. Sometimes, The Garden and The Land actually refer to Artisan Restaurant's own on-site garden. Other times, they refer to local farms and artisans who enhance the […]
The exact makeup of the menu at @TheBarn really depends on the day. Each morning, its chef builds the menu anew with ingredients reaped from local markets around the Simsbury region. Although some standard steaks, seafood, and small plates typically make the cut, there's always something new to try, too. The list of starters is […]
Old Well Tavern has been around, in one form or another, since 1730. What began as a private home morphed into a shop and a barn, a stagecoach stop, and an inn over the years. It wasn't until 2008 that the Old Well Tavern appeared in its present form, much larger than the original building […]
Named for the historic building in which it resides, Simsbury's Red Stone Pub offers American cuisine that's as classic as its exposed brick walls. With an extensive list of craft beers and spirits rounding out the menu, Red Stone Pub is a popular place to grab dinner or just enjoy a happy-hour drink. If you're […]
Giant roasted marshmallows. Heritage bacon. Balsamic glaze. What do all of these seemingly disparate ingredients have in common? You can order any of them on top of your ice cream cone at Milkcraft. It's probably already obvious that this isn't your typical ice cream shop. Opened in June, Milkcraft does things a bit differently than […]
Hartford residents don't seem to miss the Bertucci's that used to be in the building where Ocho Cafe now resides. Even though Ocho Cafe just opened its doors in May, it's already gaining some good buzz from eaters for its fresh street tacos, fully stocked salsa bar, and spread of sweet, colorful margaritas. Those margaritas […]
At Onion Mountain Kitchen, most of the ingredients in your Cuban sandwich or colorful salad come from right around the Simsbury region. The kitchen team works to source its ingredients from local farmers and purveyors, ensuring that everything is fresh and gathered with the least impact on the earth as possible. You'll taste the difference […]
Abigail’s Grill and Wine Bar might be one of the most unique spots near Highcroft Apartments. The building they call home dates back to 1780 with rustic wood accents and beautiful brick walls that would tell the most amazing stories. The tavern itself has been in business nearly as long as the building itself, playing […]
Open only for a couple months now, Market Place Kitchen & Bar in Avon has been wowing diners left and right with modern American cuisine. With other locations throughout the area, the business's goal is to provide cuisine of the highest quality with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. They’ll be serving up some delicious Mother’s […]
Once the Avon Farms Inn, The North House restaurant and bar serves up seasonally inspired fare in a unique environment. Each room has unique character, whether it's beautiful wood finishes, historic brick accents, or iron candelabra chandeliers. While the setting is unique, it's the food that steals the show. A favorite of many locals is […]