For Small Business Saturday, I visited Gathering Board Charcuterie on the Berlin Turnpike as they…read moreopened on Saturday morning. I had seen content about GBC on Instagram before. Among other things, GBC creates charcuterie boxes, boards and grazing tables in certain sizes for retail and/or catering purposes. I believe they also host events and/or classes. I was hoping to get a charcuterie box for a small watch get together. I needed it Saturday morning and they were able to accommodate me even though they recommend on their website ordering 48 hours in advance. They were very nice to deal with and the shop was very nice. I was very happy with my small charcuterie box. It cost around $55, but the box felt heavy and was full of cured meats, cheeses, fruit, nuts, cucumbers and spreads. It was artfully displayed with different shapes and colors. They also provide a small box of crackers, which included the ones that look like thin slices from a fruit nut bread. Everything I tried was delicious and fresh. I highly recommend Gathering Board if you're looking for this type of food or service. They also had cheese, crackers, etc. available for purchase. 5 Stars

5 Churches is a brewery in the downtown New Britain area. It's located in an industrial looking…read morebrick building, but when you climb the stairs to the main tap room, you'll see high ceilings and lots of cool wood. A gorgeous space. 5 Churches also has a pizza oven, although I haven't tried their food. When I visited, I ordered a 4 beer flight with an American style IPA, an Imperial IPA, a Das Froot Blueberry Pancake Sour, and a Mashacre Imperial Stout. The Blieberry Pancake as a sour was well executed and tasty. Great color, density and mouthfeel too. The other beers were accurately described and pretty good. Would definitely return to check out more beer. 4 Stars

We came here for Trivia night! The host was awesome, super funny, and it was such a good time! Very…read morewell executed and a great variety of questions. It was suitable for a wide range of ages and expertise. Music, art & literature, sports, and some misc. it was my first trivia experience & I can't wait to come back! The Buffalo chicken pizza was amazing, also.

Let's get into some great eating guys! I ain't ever been to J Timothy's, but I was recommended…read morethis place at work when I mentioned to some co-workers I would be going to the AMC in town where I got to see the first two episodes of "Lion". Honestly, after reading the reviews, I wasn't too confident I would even be able to eke on in for dinner, but my God was I able to get in, and thank the LORD I was able to find a parking spot with such a full lot of cars! What started as a solo trip to J Timothy's became a welcome table event when fellow Yelper Angie showed up with her husband and invited me over to their table. I'm SO glad we were able to have that happen! It became one of the best post-event dinners I've had yet. It did take a bit of time to decide between the three of us, but we eventually split our checks, with me taking care of my order and Angie taking care of the rest. We had Kate as a waitress, and might I say, she was not only nice and efficient, but she was very knowledgeable of the menu and very helpful and accommodating. I immediately requested a take-out box and she delivered just like that. She was even knowledgeable on what foods and such were made in-house and what wasn't, which is honestly very impressive! Also note, we all got to have a taste of everything that came in tonight, so we got lots of food to get to! We did have the wings for our appetizers. I did the 10-wing Dirt Style Honey BBQ Gold for mine, and they got I wanna say 20(?) Buffalo wings. They were cooked to perfection, and I was able to twist the bones off the flats. Both flavors were good, but even though it could possibly be my bias talking, I did prefer my flavor of wings. I will say the Buffalo had that signature spice level there, but it didn't overpower the wing, which is awesome! Oh, and there were also the potato skins which was rated perfectly, and that tasted really good as well. For the entrees, this is why I immediately requested the box. My order was the full rack of ribs. Angie got the chicken pot pie. Usually, I don't eat pot pies, but the one Angie ordered was honestly very good. Flaky, buttery crust top, and savory filling or chicken, potatoes, peas, etc. As for my ribs, whenever I tried to cut them, all the meat kept falling off the bone! That's how you know it was cooked properly! And dear God were these ribs were delicious, succulent, and delicious! Did I mention they were delicious? The BBQ sauce was a symphony of bliss that helped make each bite of rib taste like I went to Cloud Nine! The coleslaw it came with was good, but it's not something I would say can compete with the South. But good all the same. Drinks were great too. I got the Dragon Fruit Martini(?), and that was sweet and relaxing to have after a long summer and a long drive to Plainville. Oh, and we also got dessert! Again we picked different things: Angie ordered the "Not Fried Chicken" while I went with the Key Lime Pie. Wherever these guys get their key lime pie from, keep them coming and let me know so I can get some more myself! The raspberry sauce was a great choice for accompaniment and complimented the pie nicely. And the slice was divine! The Not Fried Chicken is a very innovative idea, and it tasted good as well. I can see now why this place gets so much love. It's insane how good this place is in just about every aspect! The sink did take a bit to learn, but that was about my only criticism, other than that this place easily gets 5 stars from me, and I am so glad to have had this dinner with Angie and meet her husband. #KeepYelping

A friend of mine took me here for lunch after church during a recent visit to CT. The interior was…read morerustic, comfortable, and spacious with 2 levels. We chose booth seating on the 2nd floor, which was cozy, and boasted a cool view of the downstairs area. For my beverage, I chose the Cherry mocktail, which was oh so fizzy, refreshing, and a nice mix of sweet and tart. We shared the Chili Dirt Wings and Fried Calamari. The Wings were fried twice and generously sauced. They were satisfyingly crispy and full of bold flavor with a bit of a kick. The Fried Calamari was light and crunchy. I had a tough time selecting my entree, but finally went with Taverne Grilled Meatloaf. This dish consisted of beef and pork meatloaf, loaded mashed potatoes, and mixed vegetables. The Meatloaf was cooked perfectly on the char-broiler, giving it a slightly smoky taste and bit of caramelization, then smothered in a tomato glaze. Meatloaf was delightfully tender and well seasoned. Loaded Mashed Potatoes was mouthwatering, covered in melty cheese, bacon, and scallions. Veggies included carrots, zucchini, squash and had a great consistency, adding a fresh element to the dish. For dessert, I had to get one of my favorites: Sticky Toffee Pudding. Their version was a moist, dense sponge Bundt cake with caramel sauce. It was decent, but overly sticky sweet even for me. Service was solid. Our waitress was welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu. Everything came out in a timely manner. If I return, I would want to try the Shepherd's Pie, Boneless Braised Short Ribs, or Pierogies and Kielbasa.

Eastside is the perfect place to go if you ever want the perfect German experience without going to…read moreGermany ! My dad lived in Germany for many years and loves its culture and food. So I brought him here for the first time, and he had the best time he felt like he was in Germany ! The staff was amazing , loved all the outfits , the cheering, and even the decor was amazing! To start they have the cottage cheese with horseradish and German coleslaw to be served with crackers - the have large beer mugs for the beer lovers , and plenty of wine options too For starters we ordered the giant pretzel served with mustard , and beer cheese. The pretzel was amazing very soft and fluffy . The potato pancakes were really good and served with sour cream and apple sauce . The wurst sampler came with German sausage , bratwurst and knockwurst The vermin sausage and knockwurst were my personal favourite ! Definitely a must try! The goat cheese balls were a fan favourite and highly recommend For my entree I got the Jaeger Schnitzel with mashed potatoes ! The food was amazing , large portions and plenty of flavour ! Overall 10/10 service , atmosphere , and food was amazing

We went for lunch on a very cold Sunday. The place was fairly empty with a few other groups braving…read morethe cold. Inside it was warm and welcoming and it quickly became easy to see why this place is so popular! We started with a couple 1l Warsteiners and some mixed drinks. The Apple strudel shot was amazing! A few appetizers for the table. The stuffed mushrooms and I know it's cliche but the Bavarian pretzel were outstanding! The wursts and the schnitzels were delicious meals and the Apple Strudel dessert again explain why this place is so popular. Definitely want to come back when it's full! Tiki tocki tiki tocki Hoy Hoy Hoy!

Went to Cortneys to try the dips. I was pleasantly surprised how good they are. Not to mention a…read moreway healthier alternative to mayo or sour cream based dips. The shoppe also has plenty of other cheeses, meat and crackers among other gift items. My daughters bring some dip and veggies to school for a snack. Definitely try this place out!

From the owner: Our one of a kind dip is made exclusively with a cottage cheese base making it high in protein, low…read morein sugar, and an excellent option for mindful eaters. You will never guess it's made with cottage cheese because of our secret blending process that makes this dip smooth and delicious. Come join the cottage cheese dip revolution with us!

It's Lobsta Season in New England…read more Stew Leonard's had such an incredible deal. $15.99 Full of meat and claws on a buttered roll. Kinda gummy underneath the meat. Definitely made it work once I threw the roll away. Service was great! Fast turn over to receive my order. Packaged appealing to the eye. Outside setting with picnic tables to enjoy. They also had other options like Burgers, and Hotdogs. Wonderful way to end my grocery shopping day

Drove an additional 15 miles to go and visit Stew Leonard's…read more I preface this review by saying I've seen the owner of Stew Leonard's on the morning news in the past. Particularly during the holidays, where he is talking about how to prepare your holiday meals. Second, my friend from New Jersey is probably the Duchess of Stew Leonard's and I had to see what this was all about. Here is my story It's like going to a Trader Joe's if you're on the West Coast, BuCees if you're on Central and southeast part of the country or I don't know I suppose a typical local giant supermarket. Here are my observations. They accommodate the local people they have so many things you can do with your children. If you're shopping in the store, they have mascots and different games you can play. The store is clean and organize organized There are many local products, they support the local community Would I go back? Probably if I lived closer, I would love to buy their vegetables which was very neatly displayed and priced. They were busy! That says something right?

Best pretzels in the mall. Great friendly service and pretzels are always freshly made. Allahu…read moreAkbar !!!!!!

Its great location. warm and tasty food one get to enjoy. The very forst bite gives the whole joy…read moreof Meriden Mall; it gives a touch of making the day lovely and great. From KATS LLC

33.oo for a 2 topping large pizza peppers & onions was 4.oo each per topping. The dough was very…read moretuff .Never eating here again. The veggies were just sprinkled on not like big pieces. Very disappointing!!!

Easily the best pizza in the region. The crust, which is the most important part of a pizza to me,…read moreis extraordinarily good. The toppings are high quality. The over-all dish is the right combination of chewy and crispy. This restaurant is such a welcome addition to the Plainville/New Britain area. Service is very good. The ambiance is good, but can be a little loud at times.

The outside area is really nice with tables that have fire in the middle for a nice ambiance and to…read morekeep a little warm if it's colder out. The inside area had a decent amount of seating and feels very open. The corn ribs were absolutely delicious along with the oysters mushrooms tacos. I didn't eat the chicken ones but my friend liked them. The ginger beer drink had glitter in it and looks so pretty. She loved it. I got a coconut coffee. It was a little more watery that I would have liked but everything else was so good it was whatever. The waitress was really nice and attentive. It has a good time. I'll definitely be going back

We've been here many times and have always had a good experience in the past. Even if there was a…read morehiccup here or there, it remained on our list. Today was like a bad movie. We assumed the place would be packed as we headed in to watch the 1:00 game. But it was dead. Which we were kind of relieved because we weren't worried about finding a table but also kind of perplexed because any other place that serves wings on a Sunday during football season is bursting at the seams. We walked in and stood at the hostess station waiting to be seated for about 5 minutes and didn't see an employee at all. My husband finally just walked over to the bar area and spotted someone around the corner. He asked if we could sit and she was somewhat agreeable to the idea. Thankfully our server McKenna was a delight. She was attentive and efficient. The French onion soup was fantastic. The wings were fine but not as good as I remember. They used to have a crisp to them. Now they are just kind of soggy. The kids liked their chicken tenders although I thought it looked like they had been in the fryer a tad too long. I could get past all that except I can't overlook the lack of management and the terrible bartender. We observed multiple people come in and stand at the hostess station for excessive amounts of time before anyone bothered to greet them. There were people at the bar with empty drinks and the bartender was standing around the corner on her phone while people waited. It was just a bad movie unfolding before our eyes. It was an experience for sure. This place used to be and could be amazing - they just need better hands on management and something to draw the crowd in on Sundays. We might come back if we see any chatter about new management, but until then it's probably off our rotation.

Tim and his staff are great! I've being going to Tj's since…read morethe opened. The food is good and a great place to watch football plus the brookie is amazing!

This place is a restaurant that stays in business due to habit not good food. It's kinda like the…read moretourist traps that stay in business because of the location. It is a sports bar with beer, that'll do it. The pizza though was soggy and light on the ingredients. I won't be returning. The service was great .. Tater tots were good.