Review #900: This…read moreplace looks and feels like a ski lodge nestled on the foothills of Talcott Mountain State Park. The Hublein Tower can be seen clearly. We went on a Saturday (February) afternoon and it was pretty busy but we were able to snag a table. They were playing reggae music, the fire was going, beers/cider/wine were flowing; a fun and chill afternoon. They offer so many beers from all different breweries! I didn't really know what to expect before going and this place was on my "to check out" list. I was pleasantly surprised. I was happy they were kid friendly because we brought our two little ones. I saw some people eating pretzels and we got some delicious buttered popcorn to snack on. The kitchen offers wings, chips/salsas, lobster rolls, bratwurst/kielbasa, burgers, etc. They have food trucks onsite, but when we were there (early afternoon) I didn't see one yet. I can't wait to go back during the summer/fall because their yard looked fantastic. They had a small stage, picnic tables, and fire pits. For recreation, they have disc golf, Cornhole, etc. In the summer, they also serve ice cream. This place will definitely be one of my go to spots to chill!

This is located at an old golf course under Hueblin Tower. Way under, although there are probably…read moretrails leading up to it. Parking is on both sides of the street, and it gets PACKED. I think I got the literal last spot outside of handicapped. The Talcott Collective is behind the gold course building, which is now something else I forget . They have seating inside and outside, lots of picnic tables, and a lot of places for small children to run around. Dogs are welcome outside and of the three or so there, were all well behaved. I didn't try the food because the kitchen opened at like four in the afternoon. There was also a food truck outside. It looked like typical bar food but the small children loved it.

Mexican food truck that's menu is designed by the chef of Millwrights…read more The truck is set up right next to Millwrights, and their are a good amount of outdoor picnic tables for seating that are right on the water You place your order at the truck, and then take your number to your seat My GF and I each got a margarita, and I got 3 tacos (one chicken, mushroom, and fish). Everything was delicious

We finally visited TA-Que this summer and it was great…read more You couldn't ask for a better outdoor dining space, the staff is super friendly, and the food is great. We really enjoyed the tacos and the brisket bowl was very filling. However, overall we expected way more flavor from each dish. The drinks were very refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day. I especially enjoyed my Aqua Fresca with a shot of tequila. All-in-all, I really enjoyed our visit and would like to visit again!

Found them at the Big E. I got the "bacon cheeseburger" and I couldn't eat it. I thought it was me,…read moreit was hot out, my girlfriend couldn't swallow her bite so I went back to the food truck questioning my life choices and he said it was 100% ground beef and bacon. I said I pulled it apart and saw ZERO bacon and he said bacon bites. That's when I realized the place that always has lines, had no lines because it's the lowest grade of food ever. Yes, we noticed. The Big E has good food, step up or leave. That wasn't edible. Yuckkkk

I saw the Chompers food truck at the Celebrate West Hartford event in June 2024. Fried food? Count…read moreme in. The menu pictures looked appetizing; the scent of fried food pulled me in. I opted for the potato, cheese, and corn fried balls; it came with roasted red pepper ranch. These were really good. My other option would've been the bacon cheeseburger balls; bacon, ground beef, cheddar cheese, and ketchup. The service was friendly and quick. Overall, a delicious (once in a while) treat.

Happy Tail Coffee is in an old horse trailer that was converted. It's a cute trailer and I've seen…read morethem at various locations, such as Flamig Farm, festivals, and The Shops Of Farmington. They serve coffee of course, lattes, and baked goods. I've had their chagaccino a few times now. It has lion's mane, cacao, mushrooms, cinnamon, vanilla, and steamed milk. It's a delicious and unique drink. The people working there were nice too. Overall, it's a cute coffee trailer serving up quality goods.

"If it makes you happy It can't be that bad"…read more(Sheryl Crow) Next time you're at the Shops at Farmington Valley, park in the back lot and keep an eye open for what looks like a horse trailer. Well, it's not really a horse trailer. It's a mobile coffee shop specializing in coffees, espressos, cappuccinos, mochas, chais, lattes, baked goods and more. I spent some time chatting with Julian, Happy Tail's friendly and engaging proprietor. She explained that the coffee shop will be there for most days into December, then will take a hiatus for the winter. I ordered a 12-ounce iced White Chocolate Pistachio Latte for $6.17, and it was so good I kind of wished I had upgraded to a 16-ouncer. It had a distinct pistachio flavor, and the chocolate component was noticeable but not overpoweringly sweet. It was fantastic. I can't recommend Happy Tail's enough. My latte was great, and I really enjoyed meeting and chit-chatting with Julian. I'm sure you'll enjoy both as well.

The Flavors Food Truck has taken a leap of faith by setting up near the Simsbury Historical Society…read moreevery Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. If the thought of tropical Caribbean cuisine interests you, zip on over for some very good jerk chicken, beef or chicken patties, empanadas, plantains, mac and cheese, Spanish rice, a slew of sandwiches, tropical juices and frozen coladas. Your hosts will be Mike and Dee and I'll bet you a nickel they'll be the sweetest people you've meet all month. Mike is the front counter gent, Dee does the cooking and we had such a wonderful time shooting the breeze with them. We split a terrific chicken empanada as a starter (just $4) and it was flaky and juicy and just freaking great. My wife went for a Grilled Chicken Sandwich ($10) -a huge portion of chicken on a roll with tomato and field greens. I went for a Caribbean Platter (meat and Spanish Rice and four Sweet Plantains). I got the large size ($17) with spicy jerk pork. It was awesome! The rice was very good served with Jamaican style peas and olives, the four sweet plantains were excellent, and so was the shredded jerk pork. Half the portion was plenty for me. So, when I consider the quality, the value, and the customer service, it's hard to find any faults at all. Thanks Mike and Dee for a great meal that served nicely to kick off our pre-Hurricane Henri weekend. Please go support these two sweet people and the labor of love they create for your dining pleasure.

So much FLAVOR!!!!!! Better than the food from my abuela. The combo platter is perfect. Sweet…read moreplantains, tender juicy pernil, perfect fluffy rice Ooof! The best combination. To top it off very well priced and generous portions. Def going back! 10 out of 10. Thank you Mike and Dee

Stopped by GastroPark for a pop up and my friend was going on about how great the tacos were from…read morethis truck: specifically Birria. I'm not sure if it's because I waited to get home and maybe it was an off day, but I wasn't a fan of the tacos. Even with the consume, it was pretty flavorless. I've had better tacos for less unfortunately. The cook time was long so it's great to know it's being freshly made! My mom got a quesadilla and said it was alright so maybe I'd try that next time if I tried them again.

We tried the food truck on Jefferson Avenue, we did not know what to pick off the menu, was offered…read moreno help on what to decide on. Basically went off on pictures that were posted on Instagram. We ordered 3 steak tacos-- the meat was a bit chewy but the little potatoes it came with were good. The chicken bowl-- could of used better seasoning wasn't a fan of the sour cream the meal also came with crispy chips and some dipping sauces drinks we sold out for dinner time. I gave this 4 stars, greeting wasn't friendly and sold out drinks

We may have caught it on a down day, but seems like it has great potential to be a fun spot! Plenty…read moreof food options and games to go around, and a decent selection of drinks. The frozen drinks looked good but we didn't have the opportunity to try any! A bunch of cool spots to hang out in here too, and this photo is taken from the top of a bus on the property!

"When the girls get easy and the crowds are gone I'm way…read moredeep into nothing special Riding the crest of a wave breaking Just West of Hollywood" (Steely Dan) We visited Westside for the first time yesterday, and arrived 1:00. We were the only customers there! I had seen on-line that three food trucks would be present, but there were just two -The Gulla Grille (Brazilian) and Taste of Home (Puerto Rican). Aunties Pasta (Italian) wasn't there. The designers of Westside really need to get a lot of credit for the beautiful job they did in salvaging this forlorn corner of Hartford. The dozens of wood tables and benches were made from old recycled industrial spools, and they are really amazing. There are corn hole boards, beer pong table, Giant Jenga, Connect Four, a movie screen, a music stage, and a bar spread throughout the property so there's a ton of things to do there. I had a kebab plate from Gulla and my wife had a cheeseburger from Taste of Home. She was given one of those buzzing gizmos to tell her when her food was ready. I knew my lunch was ready when the guy flagged me down like he was hailing a cab. I love the concept of food truck courts and I suspect Westside is quite a bit busier in the evenings that it was lunch time on a holiday weekend Saturday, when we had the place to ourselves..

We hired Pika Food Truck to cater our wedding, and they were absolutely incredible. The food was…read moredelicious, and our guests are still talking about it! Lauren and her team were so wonderful to work with and made everything seamless. We can't recommend them enough--whether you're checking out their food or hiring them for an event, you won't be disappointed!

I hired Pika for catering my baby shower event. The food was fantastic and everyone at the shower…read moreraved about the flavor and variety. I would recommend them to cater if you enjoy Latin cuisine

Have I seriously never reviewed this place? I've gotten ice cream here many times per summer for…read moreover 20 years! You place your order and pay at a table before you go up the steps, the servers inside see your order on camera, and they hand you what you asked for as fast as you can get to the window. Amazing! It's very fun for kids and adults to get to see llamas and peacocks while enjoying delicious ice cream.

Ice cream with a view!! Count me in! I love how you can enjoy ice cream with a farm view. The ice…read morecream didn't stand out to me but the animals sure did.