I love coming to Beardsley's for peaches in August and then in September and October for apple…read morepicking. While you may not pick your own peaches in August, the family who runs this farm and orchard allow you to have your pick of white- and yellow-fleshed peaches from the bushels in their shop, sold by weight. These are the sweetest and juiciest peaches in town! Very friendly in the shop. Their apple cider donuts are fresh and delicious! Apple picking in early autumn is a delight. There is an impressive variety of apples and a plethora from which to pick. Hint: plan your apple picking adventures ahead of time by eyeballing their website for each variety's prime time so you'll be able to pick tons of your favorites! I could wander in the orchard for hours. It's $20.00 to fill a bag and the bags aren't super huge. But if you want to pick the apples, you've got to pay the $20.00 for a plastic bag that's smaller than what you used to get at the supermarket before Connecticut went green. (I get creative with how I pack the apples into that bag. It's kind of like playing Jenga.) Be warned no large handbags, diaper bags, or backpacks are allowed in the orchard, so you'll want to make sure you lock them in your car before purchasing a bag to fill. The peaches I bought today are lovely and I can't wait to return for apple picking and stocking up on cider donuts!

I had such an amazing time at the Beardsley Cider Mill for apple picking. This was my first time…read moreand I couldn't have asked for a much better experience. It was a beautiful fall day with clear skies and lots of apples to choose from. Definitely plan to come early as parking can be limited. It cost $20 for one bag of apples. The bag is pretty small and you're not able to bring in your own personal bags. This wasn't a big issue since one bag was enough for both my husband and I. Also, they have a small shop that sells the best apple cider donuts! This is a must try!!

Oronoque Farms is such a cute little country store + bakery. The cherry crumb ice cream is my…read morefavorite, and I grabbed mint Oreo to take home...so good! I love that they make their own ice cream and even mix their pies into it. Service was fast and helpful, the space is super cozy, and the pies look amazing, definitely worth the trip.

What a great spot for a quick treat! We stopped in after a hike nearby to pick up a snack/dessert…read morefor that evening. The shop is bigger than it looks outside, stuffed with gifts and snacks like honeys and fudges and granolas. We bought a blueberry crumble pie and some homemade ice cream -- cookies and cream -- for that night, plus granola for the week. Man, the blueberry crumble was phenomenal. Best I've had outside of Maine, miles better than spots like Silverman's. The ice cream was delicious too -- you could tell it was homemade. The folks running the shop were very nice and set us up with a loyalty card. We'll be using it for sure. Can't recommend the sweets here enough.

l love Wells Hollow...the ice cream is wonderful with many flavors available. It is the perfect…read moredestination for the kids. They love it.

One thing to know about me is I love plants; all kinds of plants. Perennials, annuals and…read morehouseplants. I have an almost impossible amount of house plants and yet when I am in a store that has a garden center, I have to look and yes, I almost always end up getting a new friend. I have gone to many of the nurseries around the area and traveled out of my way for something new that I can't live without. Dramatic? Sure. Do I care? No. Am I exaggerating? Nope. So, imagine my heartbreak when one of my favorite little plant nooks had at least a dozen plants that were if not already dead, would be shortly. The worst part of this is because they haven't been watered! What used to be a beautiful hanging scindapsus has been reduced to a shriveled shadow of its former self. I found a Micans shoved on a low shelf in the same shriveled condition. I offered to buy it at a lower price but the woman didn't have the authority to adjust the price. I could go on and on. This is usually a great little shop and I have bought several plants there. I would much rather support a small business than a big box but come on, you have to do better especially when you are paying a premium. I will add pictures asap.

Can't get better fresh local meats . This place is amazing. I love this place and can't say enough…read moregood things about it . The prepared foods are so good. Excellent.

Fantastic prepared food selection. Farm fresh produce is great too. I always prefer independent…read moremarkets to chain stores.

Cute little farm. Love their homemade sourdough bread! Price is reasonable for the qualityread more

We were hoping to hit up a farmer's market on our trip to Bethel on Memorial Day weekend but could…read morenot find one in the area on Sunday, so we looked up some "farm stands" and Holbrook Farm popped up on our search. I originally pooh-poohed the place going solely by the Googly pics but OMG so glad Steve chose this place! Many plants and beautiful irises outside. BUT...I stepped INSIDE the store and the first thing I noticed was the bakery section. Okay, so only one item was gluten free (local bakery offerings) but they were lavender meringues and they were only $1 each! A super unique treat for me! Steve found the freezer with the meat. YOU MUST BUY THE MEAT! Buy ALL the BACONS! We fried up the Irish bacon today (had to find out how to cook it just right) and it was soooo good. Very different and much much much better than any store bought bacon. We also purchased Canadian bacon to try later this week. The tomatos were the first of the season. I cut one up for a tomato, spinach and brie omelette and the tomato flavor stood out. Very very good flavor! I would love (and hope to) return for produce this summer...and for eggs. Some of the items were a bit pricey for us (bacon was a steal for the quality, though) like the bourbon maple syrup and the duck pastrami however these are top notch products I have not seen anywhere else and honestly, the syrup is on my shopping list now if I do ever get back to Holbrook Farm. We also bought local coffee but haven't ground the beans yet. BTW the proprietress was very kind and patient and lovely. Please visit!

Fantastic RB sandwich and the process is more than fair…read more.. Got 2 pounds of sweet sausage. Can't wait to make that. Got a fresh link of the Hungarian kielbasa still warm !

We came to Liscio's for steak to grill at home. There was a steady stream of people in and out…read moreduring our 10 minute visit - seemingly mostly regulars. There are a lot of imported items - pantry, snacks, pasta, and candies. I'm not sure I'd say the prices are amazing, but our strip steak was great! Quick service.

It is a summer tradition to visit local farm stands to enjoy the fresh produce…read more This is a family farm that has some of the freshest vegetables and fruits. The farm workers are friendly and it is always nice to take a ride out to the farm.

Love Treat Farm! The grounds are beautiful and very peaceful! I went there last week to purchase…read moresome fresh veggies! Staff was friendly and helpful when I was asking questions about the produce. Everything was very fresh and bountiful! Will definitely visit again!

Awesome local farmers market. Weekly activities for young children. Great selection of local…read moreproduce, prepared foods and beer / spirits (for home consumption). Vendors are friendly and always happy to answer any questions. The live music is nice as well. Highly recommended.

Always plenty of vendors. I go each Friday for Arthur Ave bread and scape pesto. Sometimes I'll get…read morevegies, and most recently i sampled premixed cocktails in a jar and purchased that. There's music, lots of chill folks and children enjoying festivities. Vendors sometimes change but there's always something fun to be found ; wood fired pizza, craft beer, kettle corn, homemade pies, homemade cheeses and more! It can be pricey though.