We recently stayed overnight at The Litchfield Inn as we explored the area. It was conveniently…read morelocated to several things that we wanted to do. Downtown Litchfield. Bantam. Thorncrest Farm. New Preston. The Inn had a classic feel. I liked that they had sitting areas and game tables. Our room was comfortable. There were a couple of waters waiting for us. And they had a snack area that we could access and a better than average complimentary breakfast, with an omelet station and Arethusa Milk. The only issue we had was with the water temperature in our sink. It never seemed to get warm. In any event, overall it was a good stay.

The inn is beautiful and has a lot of charm. The various fireplaces and multiple seating areas are…read morea nice touch. Plus, the cookies at check in are amazing. The rooms are comfortable and I believe the bedding used is parachute linens. The complimentary breakfast in the restaurant is an added perk. There is a seating area near the lobby with some snacks and soft drinks for guests, as well as a gym, a ballroom, and an area to purchase things like the inn-provided robes and slippers. The style of the inn and the rooms is more upscale but slightly rustic than super sleek and modern. My mom and I enjoyed our stay here for a couple of days.

We have eaten at StoneyBrook several times and it has been top-notch food and service each time!!!…read more John hosted our family rehearsal dinner for 25 people and everyone raved about the food-Pork chop is the best!! Thank You John and Staff for exceptional service and fantastic food!!! Francis and Susan McNulty

Clubhouse Provisions has re-opened (March 20th) after a two-month winter break which in hindsight…read moreseems like a brilliant decision; no one was going out in the midst of our awful snowstorms. Chef Jon is back, and his opening menu for Litchfield Restaurant Week is an excellent one, fully supported by the kitchen which is blending in some newcomers with its experienced staff. We like the wait staff we encountered, too: Jonelle and Abby, super friendly as always, and quick to respond. The early menu is limited but tasty: the fried chicken breast sandwich is back and as yummy as could be hoped. We enjoyed the salmon poke bowl (a little more acidity needed) and the splendid calamari. The deserts we sampled, cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake, were simply delicious. We are so happy to welcome Clubhouse Provisions back and look forward to many more visits and an update on the full menu later this year.

Hogans is great! We love the cider and doughnuts! Theres plenty of outdoor seating + a cozy space…read moreinside.

This place is so cute! A little crazy in space, but cute. There is limited parking before you have…read moreto park in a field. The tap room is also limited, but has picnic benches outside. The building itself has no water, so I'm not sure about restroom or if they exist. The first floor has all this cute locally made stuff, and donuts and pies. Yum. The second floor has a bar right at the top of the stairs (I suspect when they're busy a line may form there) and there are roughly three rooms with different types of tables and chairs to sit in. It IS worth getting a drink with a donut. Just grab napkins for sugar spills. My drink had the face of a Halloween pumpkin, and even though I'm not a drinker, was sweet without being toothaching and fun to drink.

I have been to Marketplace before and thought I remembered it to be "average". So, when my husband…read moretold me this was our Valentine's Day reservation, I was expecting nothing more. I was WRONG. The waitress did not guide us incorrectly on a single recommendation all night. Our cocktails were delicious, the food (pretzel appetizer, lobster ravioli and bolognese) were delicious, the half-wine bottle was a perfect compliment for 2 people, and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. This meal definitely has me eager to come back to try more.

This place was so cool inside. It was big, bright, and full of jail cells. I loved it. Their food…read morewas delicious. The service however was not the best, I had to keep chasing my server to get me things I needed, and they weren't even that busy. I would go back if I wanted to show someone a cool place to eat.

We visited the Lost Fox Inn during the annual Litchfield Restaurant Week and it was a terrific…read morechoice! When you walk through the entrance, you walk under a sign Tavern 1745. That caught my attention. I'm a great lover of historic buildings. This one has enjoyed several different lives, but the newest iteration opened in 2024. The owners have paid close attention to many details that show they value the history of the building - from the furniture in the multiple small dining rooms to the reproduction wallpaper on the walls. I loved the use of large candles in the fireplaces to replicate the light of a fire. Our meals were from the Prix Fixe Menu for $50 per person. I was delighted to see later that Lost Fox Inn advertises a Prix Fixe Menu on Thursdays for $60 per person. I enjoyed the Corn Chowder soup appetizer, which was different from any chowder I've ever eaten but very flavorful. My main course was Orecchiette, a delightful maitake and shiitake mushroom pasta dish that is flavored with lemon, pecorino Romano, rosemary, oregano and topped with breadcrumbs. Dessert was a chocolate mousse topped with pickled blackberry and mint. Really delicious. We booked an early dinner and were delighted to find that we were the only ones seated in our small dining room. As the hour progressed, more and more people filled the room, and interestingly each group took advantage of the restaurant week menu (many of the items are on the regular dinner menu). The wait staff was very attentive, checking in and answering questions about the menu items. I look forward to a return visit because the food was really outstanding.

Love the rustic feel of this place. Tris a few tho ha. Baby romaine salad good, loved the bay…read moreromaine. We also tried the mussels They were tender and delicious but the broth fell flat. We then tried the orecchiette pasta which was delicious, the. We tried the steak Frits delicious. Chocolate mousse was the real deal so good. Service was good. They are trying to to charge more and not require tipping not sure on this. But overall great for sure would go again

ORIGIN: Over one hundred acres that surround the two…read moretowering silos had supported two families' dairy farms for nearly three centuries. In 1968 popular musician Skitch Henderson and his wife Ruth purchased the property as a personal retreat. The couple hosted musical performances, art exhibitions, and cooking demonstrations led by prominent chefs. In later years nonprofit and national historic landmark status was established for the property. ATMOSPHERE: Events take place in a repurposed post and beam barn. The beams are exposed, giving a rustic charm. EXPERIENCE: Alessandro Piovezahn, the current steward of the nonprofit property, is actively looking to revive the Silo's influential public events. I enjoyed an intimate concert that featured the work of a five-time Emmy-award winning composer Jeff Beal. A legendary Steinway piano brought his music to life. A reception in the barn preceded the concert, with food prepared by Chef Constantine (Dino) Kolitsas of New Milford's Greca Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar I also enjoyed an evening cooking class with Chef Carlos Perez of Litchfield's At the Corner restaurant. In the course of the three hour class we were guided on culinary techniques by Chef Carlos Perez and his former colleague Chef Billy Ross (now at New Milford's Greca). I greatly enjoyed learning how to make a thoughtful fall menu that includes popular dishes served At the Corner, and dining on the co-prepared dishes with fellow foodie community members. Given limited of 16 registrants, everyone was active. I already registered for another class with Chef Billy Ross. SELECTION: Classes representing a variety of cuisines and dish types are available, including gingerbread house-making, pasta, and risotto. TIPS: Check the farm's Facebook and Instagram accounts for event schedule. The class + dinner and cocktail was $125 per person. The Silo will host a winter farmers' market this year.

I am guaranteed to never step foot in the silo or any other establishment owned by the people who…read morerun the cooking school and will tell my local New Milford friends to avoid their establishments like the plague. . I had signed up for a Saturday morning cooking class 7/3 as a gift to my wife, but had an emergency that prohibited us from attending class. My wife called the school that morning and was told it would be no problem as we could select another class over the summer. I took them at their word, but after leaving FOUR voicemail messages spanning three weeks, no one bothered to return my call. I stopped by the school and left a message with a gentleman teaching a cooking class to please return my calls, but again I was never called back. Having exhausted attempts to reach the school to schedule another class, I decided to contest the $300 charge with my credit card co for the class I could not attend. Here it is 9/29 and the proprietor has not yet reached out to me, but has decided to keep my money stating the terms and conditions. I find this business lacks ethics for a small town like New Milford. Buyers beware! Please note the 9/17 call/message was not returned.

This is a hidden gem. A French bistro nestled in the Waterbury suburbs. Live music, a menu that…read morechanges and is made with a local friend knowledge and flair and a friendly and caring service team. The furniture, lighting and set ups are ess eclectic and stylish. We just really enjoy coming here. It is BYOB, and I brought some bourbon and to my pleasant surprise there were large ice cubes so enjoy my drink. The ambiance works for us!

"The bridal shower I had planned for my daughter on June 30th was such a disaster. Caroline was…read morenothing but rude and downright nasty to my daughter's very sweet and respectful bridesmaids. She forced a few of our guests, seniors, who arrived 15 minutes early, to stand in the parking lot on a very hot and humid evening. Her job as the owner was to make our guests feel welcomed and comfortable, neither of which she accomplished. To add insult to injury, the two small ac units, which would be suitable for a small bedroom, provided NO comfort at all. The temperature in that place was unbearable! Caroline bombarded me with passive aggressive, negative comments throughout the evening which I tried so hard not to let bother me. Her final performance of the evening was her demand that we take our garbage with us! I WAS HUMILIATED! I was not only robbed of thousands of dollars, (yes, thousands, for 42 people, and we brought our OWN alcohol and food) but robbed of the special evening I had planned for my daughter, her dear friends, amazing family and her soon to be family, on what should have been a memorable evening Four weeks after the disappointing event that still haunted me, I sent Ms. Bossetti an email expressing my concerns. I have never received a response from her. Watertown is a small town and stories get shared and stories travel, so I'm surprised others haven't written their reviews. I wish they had, as I would not have had to waste my time writing this and my daughter would have had beautiful memories of her shower. I hope no mother will have to experience the disappointment I have"

Great find after a day trip at the White Elephant flea market, Great liquors and really enjoyed the…read moreBourbon and Both Vodkas. The Staff were friendly and smart at their craft. Picked up a Gift and Enjoyed the grounds with the waterfalls. Very Clean Cool Vibe with a Blueberry Lemon Martini with artichoke dip.

My husband is a fan of bourbon and wanted to take a drive and visit Mine Hill Distillery. We are…read morenow fans! We did a quick tasting and I really liked the Amaro. We were lucky to get a quick tour of the stills and the backstory of their origin and installation. The ambiance and displays are simple but enticing. I love their slogan "Still Made in Connecticut"! We left with several bottles, shirts and glassware.

I can't say enough about this venue. First off the grounds are absolutely gorgeous, all the staff…read moreare amazing, Lisa, Joyce, Taylor, Ken, they were so helpful from start to finish. What sold me what the horse and carriage ride for the Bride to the alter!! I need to give a special shoutout to Lisa, she coordinated the whole wedding the day off and I can't even begin to put in words... WE WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED WITHOUT HER! From bustling my dress, to tying my husbands tie, to putting the boutonnières on, to helping clean up, guiding us where we need to be and when, getting drinks.. I could go on and on! You don't realize how much goes on behind the scenes and she KILLED IT!!! 10/10 recommend!!

What a magical day we had for our wedding. From the very first time we met Joyce we knew Wood Acres…read morewas the place for us. It's rustic charm and warmth surrounds you. The magical celebratory horse drawn carriage ride made it almost like we were in a fairytale. If you want to make your wedding your own and surround yourself with pure joy, this is the place for you.

This is a great market to supplement or provide your weekly food supply. I'm not sure how I would…read moreeat over the summer/fall without them. They're located in the back parking lot of the Litchfield Center School, and if the parking lot is full there is street parking on the school side of the street. Consistent vendors include Berry Ledges Apiary, March Farms, Twin Pines Farm, and Wave Hill Breads, but there is a variety of vendors each week. Following them on Facebook or checking the website will provide a list of who is expected each week and what they're offering. It is dog friendly, although it is on asphalt so take care to give little paws a break.