Opening Night was once the place to be at the end of November in Simsbury. It was described as a "Renaissance of the Arts" and attracted tons of visitors the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year thanks to the top-notch entertainment—Ray Romano was among its many performers. However, the holiday event got so big that it […]
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 […]
There's nothing quite like New England in the autumn. As the vibrant green leaves of summer transition to shades of fiery red, yellow, and orange, the entire region undergoes one massive transformation, welcoming a season of slightly chillier temperatures before winter roars in. Experience the beautiful calm before the storm on the self-guided Simsbury Fall […]
The Simsbury Inn, Abigail's Grille and Wine Bar, and Table 570 are a few of the restaurants lined up to participate in the Simsbury Spooktacular Chili Challenge on Saturday, October 28th. It'll put these seasoned chefs to the test, tasking them with creating a distinct, delicious chili that will wow the competition's judges. The Chili […]
Simsbury is doing Oktoberfest a bit differently. In lieu of a boozy party, it's hosting the Tower Toot Festival at the Heublein Tower on October 21st and 22nd. The annual event is as educational as it is entertaining, given that the Heublein Tower was built back in 1914 and boasts more than a century of […]
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 […]
Rosedale Farm and Vineyards has been an integral thread in the fabric of the Simsbury community for nearly 100 years. It was founded in 1920 by a local family—the same family whose fifth generation carries on the business today. In the past century, they've expanded the scope of the family farm to include a vineyard, […]
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 […]
The Simsbury Flying Club describes its 2017 Simsbury Fly-In and Car Show as "a special kind of country fair." But instead of focusing on fried foods and barnyard animals, this fair is all about vehicles that drive on the road or soar above it. The 2017 Simsbury Fly-In and Car Show will host more than […]