I had a great lunch today at Tina's Cafe. The tomato soup was incredibly creamy and delicious…read more Paired with a grilled cheese (created with cheddar) was perfectly browned. The service was very good (with the owner coming out from the kitchen to verify my dining companions' orders). It is a very cozy place for lunch. The location is right on Main Street across the street from the Warner Theater.

We were in the area and searched for a lunch spot, this place popped up and we were not…read moredisappointed. It's a cute little sandwich shop on the main street amongst other businesses in Torrington. They had a great selection on their menu. I got some coffee and a sandwich. The Gobbler Sandwich which was $10.99; it had tender white turkey, moist stuffing, cranberry sauce, and a light spread of mayo on the bread which was toasted and came with garlic spread. My husband's chicken salad also looked delicious. We had a good meal and great service and look forward to going back soon.

"Oh, baby let me be, your lovin' teddy bear Put a chain…read morearound my neck, and lead me anywhere" (Elvis Presley) What on earth does "Osito" mean? Go back to your foreign language school days, and maybe you'll remember that it means "little bear" in Spanish. That's likely why there are cute little bears all over the walls of Ositos. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to the two couples that own Ositos. Tanya and Juan Sanchez, and Xavier and Sandra Patino fondly remembered the little ice cream, shaved ice, and fruit shops in their native Ecuador and decided to take a chance on recreating that friendly neighborhood vibe in Torrington. You'll find their shot at the American Dream in a distinctive purple building on the busy corner of Main Street and North Elm. The store is across the street from Walgreen's Pharmacy in an old tailoring shop. There are two tables and some counter seats available. Their products include hot dogs, fruit plates, ice cream sundaes, smoothies, and shakes with plenty of toppings. Mango ice cream is a particular favorite of their customers. We sat inside and enjoyed two small cups of ice cream at around $4.50 each. My wife had a combination of Coffee Chip and Cookies and Cream, while I had a small cup of Orange-Pineapple with Chocolate sprinkles. The ice cream was excellent-smooth and creamy, non-granular, with great flavor and texture. The young lady that served us was super friendly and helpful and offered s plenty of flavor samples. Osito's does not have a website, but they do have a Facebook page.

I scream, you scream, we all Scream for ice cream!…read moreEspecially ice cream that tastes delicious! Ositos opened back in April. They serve ice cream and fresh fruit!! I stopped on a warm summer night and it was pretty busy. I always go for a waffle cone so I got two scoops, mango and mint chocolate chip in a waffle cone. It was really good! I saw they had a drink in a pineapple and that looked delicious too. I look forward to going back to try the fruit!!

Came here for this months special Mermaid bowl with blue spirulina coconut base with pitaya…read more(dragonfruit), pineapple, strawberries, coconut, Nutella and a chocolate shell!! It was sooo good and refreshing on a hot *soon to be summers* day!

Really enjoyed my visit! The açaí bowl was fresh and flavorful, with lots of topping options. The…read moreplace was clean, the service was quick, and everyone was very friendly. I'll definitely be coming back.

I was in Litchfield, looking for an early coffee spot. Toast & Co was the one. I arrived at an…read moreOrder Window (apparently there is inside dining from another entrance). One person was waiting for their order, but otherwise there was no line to order. I waited a few minutes before any of the few workers in the kitchen came over to greet me. A friend was telling me he had a similar experience. Seems like there should be a better way. I just wanted a Black Iced Coffee and it was delivered not long after I ordered. It was made with Omar coffee, which for me is about as close to the Middle as you can find. My coffee was decent, but not one I would look forward to in the future. 3.25 Stars

This is one of my favorite places in Litchfield. The vibe inside is so warm and calm. They have…read morelots of seating with gorgeous decor all around you. Everything from the tables to the art work on the walls is so pretty. You can also order ahead of time and pickup your order at the front window. The staff is always so nice! They offer a corner with items to purchase, such as key chains and sweatshirts! Their coffee and pastries are so good!! That's usually my go to!! They do offer a wide range of breakfast and lunch items, which includes monthly specials. I love matcha, so I knew I had to try their drink special for January.

Rush Bowls have moved into the Farmington Valley into the space previously occupied by Fosters Ice…read moreCream on Hopmeadow Street. In fact, the space doesn't look much different at all from the way it was laid out under Fosters. Rush Bowls sells two categories of food -$8 Smoothies and $10 Rush Bowls in dozens of variations and permutations. Let's start with their Smoothies. There are seventeen smoothies broken down into four basic categories of Acai, Signature, Rejuvenate, and Juice (Apple or OJ). They have different combinations of fruit (mango, blueberry, peach, banana, pineapple, strawberries, raspberries, dragon fruit, coconut, liquids (milks, juices),and an assortment of extras (granola, honey, kale, spinach, granola, acai, peanut butter, whey, frozen yogurt, chocolate sauce, avocado, espresso, and even lemonade). Their twenty juice based Bowls are similar, and you eat them with a spoon instead of a straw. My wife ordered the PB Crunch Smoothie with Banana, Peanut Butter, Granola, Milk and Froyo. I had a sip and loved its distinctive peanut flavor. I went with a Dragon Bowl of Dragon fruit, Banana, Strawberry, Blueberry, Coconut Milk, Apple Juice, chocolate sauce, and three toppers - Granola, Honey and Almonds. I liked it a lot, it had great flavor and plenty of crunch from the granola and almonds. We chatted with the two young ladies who were preparing our order and learned the store had only been open for a few weeks. Apparently, they are busiest lunch time when the locals come in for a quick to go order. My Bowl was pretty filling, so I definitely saw how it is becoming popular as a lunch option.

I was pleasantly surprised to see this place on our drive, as I am from Colorado and we have them…read moreat home but I didn't know they were a chain! We got the jungle and power bowl and both really enjoyed them!

I ordered the Nourish Bowl for takeout. The food quality is still five stars all day long. So…read moredelicious. However, the portion size was not impressive. I understand these are high-quality ingredients, but maybe just add some more rice. It's cheap enough and would make for a more filling meal at the price.

Just about two years later and I can still say this place was 5 stars. In fact, after two days of…read moreThanksgiving food and holiday sweet treats, Nourish came to mind and I was immediately craving one of their delicious bowls. I placed an order online for the Nourish bowl, added kale to make it even greener and veggie filled, and eagerly waited to devour my bowl. Andddd devour I did. The Nourish Bowl was sooo good. Fille with brown rice, fermented beets, beet hummus, avocado, clover sprouts, shredded carrots, hemp seeds, and a cashew ginger dressing that came on the side. It was perfect, and very filling. As a fan of all things pickled, I especially loved the fermented beets and now will be hunting those down again and again. It was the perfect meal for after the holidays, and I do plan to make a stop at Nourish more routine when I am back in the area.

This morning I drove to Liquid Nirvana of Avon. When I arrived I realized this is where one of my…read morevery first Yelp events was, around four years ago. It was 100 degrees out today, what's better then a refreshing açaí bowl? The menu at Liquid Nirvana is extensive, and everywhere you turn there are additional menu items. In addition to açaí bowls, there are juices, smoothies, salads and wraps available. I got the Tropical Paradise Açaí Bowl. The base is made of açaí, almond milk, pineapple, mango, banana and blueberries. It was topped with granola, pineapple, banana, coconut and honey. This was so fresh! I could hear the blender running as the girl, blended everything for me. There's no freezer burn here. It was cold, fresh, and so delicious! I also think $11.00 is a great value. I once paid $17 for an açaí bowl on my travels somewhere, the portion was tiny and it was far from fresh. Liquid Nirvana offers delicious, fresh, high quality products from a large assortment of organic fruits and vegetables.

First time going and won't be the last! Walking in the place was very clean and welcoming. Staff…read morewas friendly and greeted me. The menu was overwhelming (in a good way), there were so many options, I wanted to try them all! I had the Coconut Nirvana and a grilled cheese. Staff said everything is made from scratch and you can tell. The smoothie was so fresh and tasty. Grilled cheese was good! Overall great experience! :)

Each visit gets better and better and better. I was stoked to find a selection of protein powders…read moreI haven't found in any stores along with so many other new indie health food products. I'm obsessed with Harmless Harvest coconut yogurt. It's so easy to support a healthy lifestyle with this store. Even my mainstream Stop n Shop shopping beau was wowed by the store and reconsidering his shopping habits.

I was surprised to find this little Health Food market in Woodbury, LaBonne's Market is in town…read morealso, so this small town is fortunate enough to support two grocery stores of similar size. There are a few differences between the two stores, New Morning Market offers some more healthy options, such as probiotic items like sauerkraut and yogurt drinks. I found the prices to be comparable to Whole Foods, and some of the Primal salad dressings & BBQ sauces happened to be on sale, so I saved a couple of bucks on each one I purchased. Also, I picked up a High Heat Olive oil "On Special" as soon I had walked through the front door, that was a great deal too. I also noticed they have a fairly decent stock of supplements too. Staff was very friendly and helpful, I will be back occasionally to pick up speciality items in my diet.