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

Friendly staff, excellent brews, and pizza and pretzels made in a brick oven that are amazing…read more Great flavor combinations. They work very well with the local community and host the local community foundation's Giving Brewsday every year on Giving Tuesday right after Thanksgiving.

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

The place was awesome and the food was so good, definitely going back there again. The only problem…read morewas the space was too cramped but was the still 10/10

Still the best wings and French onion soup in Connecticut. JTims will always have our hearts and…read morepatronage. We made a first-ever fatal flaw as a family today. We went beyond the wings/apps page and got entrees and sandwiches too. I know. I know. We brought it upon ourselves. Rather than go into detail on our disappointment in a place we love. Just passing along the positive advice of eat as many dirt wings as you can. Guzzle gallons of their French onion soup - have whatever beverage you choose - and leave the other items right where they are and enjoy the wing and onion soup perfection. Always great!!! Service too.

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!

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?

This place is a great spot if you have little kids. There are interactive things all around the…read morebuilding to keep them entertained, and the mini shopping carts with flags are absolutely adorable. It really makes shopping more fun for families. They have their own wine and liquor store, plus a grab-and-go, buffet-style area with fresh, hot food. There is also an ice cream station with cotton candy and strawberry soft-serve, which is delicious. I especially love the cone cups because if the ice cream melts, it doesn't drip all over you. One of my favorite parts is the selection of pre-prepped meals you can take home and throw right in the oven, like Chicken Cordon Bleu and stuffed chicken with spinach and artichoke, along with many other options. It makes dinner so much easier. The only downside was that the avocados all seemed very overripe, so those probably aren't the best thing to buy here. Other than that, the store is well stocked and easy to shop in. I also really appreciate that they have real checkout counters instead of only self-checkout. The employees are friendly, helpful, and the service is good. Prices run a little on the higher side, but if you look around, you can definitely find some decent deals. Overall, it's a convenient and enjoyable place to shop, especially for the pre-made meals and family-friendly atmosphere.

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

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.

From the owner: Square Peg Pizzeria serves bold, brick oven pizza, wings, sandwiches, and Italian favorites in a…read morehigh-energy, community-focused atmosphere. Dine in, take out, or cater your next event with unforgettable flavor.

Great atmosphere, we come for trivia and it's always a fun time with friends. The service is…read morephenomenal and Alisha is my favorite bartender!! She is always kind, always remembers my drink order and even suggests me new ciders when they're on tap. Truly a fantastic place where you can come and feel at home.

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

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.

Not always about the food…read more Ordered on line at 2PM. Said delivery would b 2:45-3PM. At 3, we get a call stating they had no driver for delivery. They didn't know this between 2 pm and 3 ???????????? Unacceptable practice. Cancelled the order