I recently was at a BBQ where Pete the butcher catered the event. The pork was excellent, putting…read moreit mildly. The pork melted in my mouth! There also was delicious roasted potatoes and saute string beans. Did I say delicious...you bet! The corn bread was top of the line. I had to have seconds and held back going for thirds. Pete caught me going for seconds on the roasted potatoes and made sure I got the crispy ones I asked for! I would highly recommend this caterer! He earned a 5 star review from this girl! I am planning on having my own pig roast event this summer. Thanks Pete the butcher! Marjie

Excellent Q. Used Pete for a Q in Narragansett, RI and not one complaint. Pig was tender and…read morejuicy, sides were delicious. Pete and crew were friendly to all guest and our four legged family member. Highly recommend.

Superb pork store at the top of Broad Street in Little Poland. We love all of the Polish…read moredelicatessens on Broad Street; each has a specialty niche - this one's is the meat counter. The quality is superb (no doubt abetted by the fact that the store is almost always busy - everything's fresh.) The meat display is literally forty feet long. The selection is astounding. We're still discovering new things. And for all of this excellence, the cost is very reasonable. Excellent smoked Bratwurst cost $3.99 a pound on a recent visit. Lean hickory smoked bacon (de luxe, this is what Peter Luger's in Brooklyn NY serves for the thick bacon appetizer) was $4.99. Lean, pink Black Forest Ham was only $7.99 - this stuff put "Honey Baked Ham" to shame and is cheap enough to get a pound for sandwiches and then a pound sliced 1/4" for breakfast plates (or scalloped potatoes). Beside charcuterie, I buy coarsely ground fresh pork here, to make sausage patties with (and for meat sauce). There is a refrigerator full of pierogies of all kind. Refrigerated cases contain specialty European dairy products, herring, and frozen items. There's a bakery cabinet featuring superb high quality Euro-style breads and rolls - and Polish paczi (sp?) As in all serious food markets, they offer a great variety of spices, seeds and other dry goods for the kitchen. There's a huge selection of seasoning amalgams and sauce mixes, too. There's a great selection of pickles in jars, including some rather exotic pickled combinations. Candy and cookies fill fully two aisles of the spacious store. Go here because my words and pictures cannot suffice to describe the experience. Go on a weekday to avoid crowds - it's that popular! Did I mention it was a superb value?! So go here, even if you don't like Polish food.

Lots of polish markets in New Britain but this is the best one. I picked Kielbasi, kabanosay, hot…read moredogs and a bunch of canned goods , stuffed cabbages , pickled items and condiments. Highly recommended

Welcome to the great stuffed shrimp taste-off of 2021!!…read more In search of the best stuffed shrimp in the area to serve on Christmas Eve, I posted on various Facebook pages to solicit recommendations. Of course, I can't just trust strangers on Facebook, so we did what any self respecting Yelpers would do...we did a trial run of five spots over a two day period, ordering 4 stuffed shrimp from each. We sampled them plain, with lemon, butter, and cocktail sauce, critiquing the size, quality of the shrimp, taste and quality of the stuffing, and overall value for the price. With, of course, photos of both the raw starting point and the cooked final product. As Public Market received the most accolades in my surveys, it was our first stop. I had not been there before, it's a cute Italian market with a good selection of stuff. There is no signage for the stuffed shrimp, and they aren't in the case. So I guess it's one of those...if you know, you know. Otherwise, no shrimp for you! I audibly gasped when the woman handed me a plastic container with 4 shrimp and $32 and change noted on top. Was it upside down? Were my glasses dirty? No...at $26.99/lb, these bad boys rang in at $8+ each, the most expensive by far in the taste-off. They also topped the charts in cooking time, needing nearly 40 minutes to cook at 375. Most others were in the 25 minute range at 350. But just look at them - they're beautiful. I so wanted to love them! Unfortunately, the stuffing wasn't appetizing to me. It had chunks of what I think were fresh celery and onion, that remained crunchy even after baking for 40 minutes. It wasn't a texture I appreciated, and the stuffing was otherwise pretty bland. Better with lemon, even better dipped in butter, but for the price, they should shine alone. Hubby was hoping for something more like the ritz cracker type of stuffing, so he was also disappointed. Public Market came in at #2 out of 5 in the great shrimp taste-off of 2021. While I wasn't thrilled about the price or the taste of the stuffing, there's no arguing that the shrimp had a commanding presence, were fresh, perfectly cleaned, and tasty. I knew if we ordered these I'd be broke and figuring out how to amp up the seasoning at home, but my guests would have been visually impressed. And it seems like so many others love these shrimp, so maybe it's just an us problem. I will go back to Public Market to try other things, as the service was friendly and the quality of their ingredients to be top notch.

Public Market of Newington is a wonderful little Italian grocery. It might look small from the…read moreoutside, but it's got everything you need!! From meats, deli, fresh Italian Bread, Italian pasta, olives, and different kinds of cheeses. Employees are friendly! Just be prepared you might end up getting more stuff than what you initially came in for as they m have some really cool stuff!

Prepare food looks great as well as the pastries, great selection of sausages and deli meats, staff…read moreis very friendly and knowledgeable of their products. Friendly atmosphere

Meat quality consistent, staff friendly even at the busiest times, great meat prices!read more

This is a beautiful store and is kept impeccably clean. Like I don't think I've ever seen such…read moreclean floors in a grocery store. Not to mention that all of the items are perfectly aligned. Almost a little scary lol, but very aesthetically pleasing! Stopped in to grab some quick items for lunch the next day and since it was the first time in, we decided to walk around and get a good feel of the store. The desserts counter is absolutely beautiful. We got their 3 for $12 option and my favorite had to be the cannoli tart. Love to see that they make so many things in house and I will definitely be back. The service was super friendly and we got to sit in their table area and do a dessert taste test, which was fun.

I finally got to venture to this new grocery store establishment in Wethersfield, CT that resembles…read morea lot like a Whole Foods. I landed this deal as it was Saturday when I went in. I receive their ads as I signed up when the store opened online. I've been hearing about the Saturday & Sunday $5 off Big Meal. Well let me tell you I got all of this for a total of $20. It's the greatest deal going out there. I was told by the workers there that every Wednesday they change up their specials and then by the weekend they offer $5 off (Sat & Sun). You choice a protein -either chicken or shrimp, a Rao's pasta, sauce (pesto, Alfredo or creamy vodka which I choose, - vegetable (green beans to steam) and a make it yourself cannoli for dessert. I definitely walk in on the perfect night and 1/2 hour before they closed at 9 pm. Give it a try as you won't be disappointed. Can't wait to make my dinner special and all of it looks so fresh.

Best food, best prices... This place is awesome!!! It is small, but jam packed with goodness. I…read morehave tried 8 different prepared soups/ salads, and every one of them was delicious and worth getting again! The bread is very good ( eht, ehm.. better than the competition). The bakery selection is small, but VERY good (try the rum cake) and they have a hot bar with excellent choices.. I've had the beef and the pork stew.. both are to die for! In regards to value, the prices blow everyone away, and you can get some fantastic items I've never seen anywhere else. I'm almost reluctant to share this gem, wanting to keep it all to myself, but it's just too good not to pass on.

I still appreciate this cute little store that carries European products. Bought some really nice…read moreand fresh Portuguese rolls , Greek elderberry syrup and a nice smoked Romanian salami. Service is friendly and efficient.

Me and my family moved into the Newington area right around 2018/2019. Discovered this place in the…read moremiddle of Covid as my family is made up of European immigrants. My mom walked in one day and spoke to the owner as she was the sweetest lady ever and super nice. My mom talked about how she immigrated and how she's been looking for a local store like this to feed her sweet tooth! (European delights and sides/snacks for when having tea/coffee) from that day on we have been considered regulars. My mom introduced my dad, then they showed me the ropes, etc. we have witnessed the change of ownership from the previous owner to the apprentice and the service has stayed just as great, nothing less expected from the amazing team. Anyways, 100/10 would recommend always as they always helps us and are always doing it with a smile.

One of the best grocery stores in Rocky Hill!!! They have a nice variety grocery items and I…read moreespecially like their sushi selection. The staff is friendly and the store is always clean and well organized. Easy stop for everyday needs and quick meals.

Love,love the meat department. Very accommodating and friendly. They do not rush you and make sure…read moreyou get exactly what you want. Produce and deliver are also very friendly and will share recipes if you ask! The check out clerks are also kind. Great place