Came here for the paranormal night market and was not disappointed! There were paranormal, macabre…read moreand other oddities at every vendors table! I got some nice merch! The line was long for beer, but it moved fairly quickly! As always, I got the crimson briar, a nice fruited sour. The only sour they have, but can't complain. They have a nice section to choose from There are 2 floors so you can get your drinks in both locations. Seated areas all over and a nice outdoor patio for those summer days!

First visit sit was this past weekend (Sunday). Our main bartender was Justin and he is…read moreprofessional, friendly, knowledgeable and had great suggestions. Jackie is also very friendly and helpful. We were there on a day they had a cartoon graphic artist show upstairs. Not our thing but fun to check out. On this visit we didn't eat as had just had lunch and were full. They do offer a variety of options incudine pizza, pretzel, hot dogs, burgers etc. They are dog friendly outside, have games (board as well as corn hole). They were having a sale on swag (select 75% off) so we picked up some cute shirts. Go check them out, highly recommend.

Went here with my Boyfriend and his family and celebrated his Father's birthday, Amazing Drinks and…read morehad very good Pizza, I had 4 slices and I never have that many The service was alright no one ever came to our table but if you went up to the bar and ask for a sample they would give you one. It was so beautiful there too 10/10 definitely would go back

Been wanting to come here forever, but every time it's been so busy so I've only had takeaway cans…read moreof beer. Finally made it a few weeks ago. Was a Thursday night and still fairly busy but manageable. Beers were good (Glowjob was the favorite of the night). Pizzas were all decent, but nothing over the top amazing either. Glad I came, would definitely come back.

My friends and I checked out a winery while visiting New Haven. This was a nice spot that had ample…read moreselection. We ordered the wine at the cash register and found a spot outside. There were a lot of tables out in the sun or under the tent (for a hot day under the tent was best!) We also bought snacks of crackers and cheese that they had, although they were a bit pricey altogether. There was also a selection of chocolate and cigars at the front. Depending where your facing, there are nice views of the vineyard. There was also a graduation party that reserved half the tent space. This vineyard had humble views and hands-off service (every time we wanted a new bottle we went inside to ring it up, and we brought our bottle back outside with us). Come here for no-frills winery and good wine. I'd recommend bringing your own snacks to accompany their wine!

First time trying a Connecticut winery and I was pleasantly surprised. The winery initially seems…read moreoddly placed because you enter it in a subdivision but when you arrive to the winery it feels very secluded and peaceful. Very good vibe at Paradise Hills; tranquil is the right word. My husband and I accidentally arrived on a day where they were also having a craft fair which was super cool! The winery was busy but not so busy we couldn't sit down. We got to sip wine under the shade of the grape vines. The winery was also very enjoyable! I was skeptical having only been to vineyards in Illinois where the wine is subpar but this wine was really good! The whites are a bit stronger than the reds but the reds were honestly pretty good too! Overall, I really loved everything about the experience!!

Stopped by Spruce Coffee while exploring New Haven and really enjoyed the unique vibe of this…read morelittle coffee shop. It has a cozy, small town, eclectic feel that makes it a fun spot to grab a drink and take a break. I got the maple hojicha latte with oat milk, and I really enjoyed it. The roasted hojicha flavor came through nicely, while the maple added a subtle sweetness without overpowering the tea. I liked that the drink still had the distinctive hojicha flavor rather than tasting like a super-sweet maple latte. Staff is super friendly and patient with me as I took some time to decide on my order. A fun spot to stop if you're looking for something a little different from the usual coffee spots.

Stopped here on a road trip and was blown away by how amazing this cafe is. They have such a…read morecommunity vibe, great drinks, a popcorn machine, and are dog friendly. Strong WiFi also! I got the coconut cold brew and it was chefs kiss - not too sweet.

Not too long ago I experienced my first beer with Front Porch Brewing and really enjoyed it!…read moreI had Neil's Samoa Donut Stout. This is categorized as a pastry stout and I really like those but have to be in the right mood for one. Preferably during the colder months out of the year. Apparently there are a few variations with the donut stout but as the name implies I got the Samoa version. What makes up in the flavor and texture profile is a sweet, smooth, chocolate, creamy and rich beer that Steve and I shared. A whole pint of this might have been too much for me but Steve and I shared it which made it proportioned quite well. A wonderful start with this brewery and would love to try the other donut versions of this stout! I saw a French Toast one that also caught my eye!

Front Porch Brewing Company is a craft brewery that opened in Wallingford, Connecticut in November…read more2017. It was founded by business partners James Flynn, Drew Peccerillo, Tiffany Ulrich and Ryan Voytek. Flynn began home brewing about five years earlier in a friend's backyard and eventually moved to brewing on his front porch (hence the name of the brewery). After he started getting better at home brewing, he decided to turn his hobby into a business. The small brewery brews a variety of different styles but mainly brews different kinds of IPAs and Sours. The small brewery and taproom has a one-barrel system and can only brew a small amount of beer at a time. They occasionally enlist the help of brewery collectives such as The Beeracks in East Haven or Twelve Percent Beer Project in North Haven in order to produce and distribute beer on a much larger scale. I've been visiting Front Porch Brewing since not long after they first opened. On my first visit, I ordered a flight which consisted of a Belgian Dubbel, a Session IPA, a Sour IPA, and a Pale Ale. The latter (named "Devil Children") was my favorite and the ABV appropriately clocked in at 6.66%. My most recent visit was this weekend to pick up some new cans that they released. Both new beers were brewed on a larger scale at Twelve Percent Beer Project and were available at both Twelve Percent and Front Porch's taproom. The first offering was a Double IPA called "Leaving So Soon?" It's aggressively brewed with Citra, Strata, Galaxy, and El Dorado hops. It had some lovely tropical notes from all of the different hops. It clocks in at 8% ABV and each can features alternating artwork that sort of resembles tarot cards. The second offering is an Imperial Pastry Stout called "Neil's French Toast Donut Stout". It was brewed in collaboration with Neil's Donuts (with locations in Wallingford and Middletown) and made with a generous amount of their French Toast donuts. It clocks in at 10% ABV and has a delicious aroma of donuts. I later stopped at Neil's to get some donuts to dunk into the beer! Delicious!! Well done everyone!

We stopped in for St. Patty's Day festivities and food, but unfortunately by the time we arrived…read morethey had sold out. While there the staff was friendly and it was pretty quiet and mellow.

Lasting Brass is a great brewery in a great space. We visited in the colder months, so we didn't…read moreget to experience the patio, but it has a very cool looking spot for that in the summer. It's dog friendly, (at the time of this review, rules are subject to change, so ask before you go!) and the bartenders are very friendly and helpful. The inside is mostly high-top tables, my only nitpick is that I wish they had a few regular height tables, I can never feel fully relaxed at a high top. The beer is top notch - lots of variety, and not just a lineup of hazebois. They had a really delicious peanut butter porter that we ended up taking a growler of home with us. We will be back!

This place is really cute, the service was great, they had a choice of sours and ciders as well as…read morebeers. There is seating inside and a cute little area outside that's decorated with pretty lights. I saw a food truck but it was closed when I got there so I can't givea full review as I didn't try the whole experience

We enjoyed a very nice visit to Cheshire Craft Brewing yesterday…read more It's located inside a strip mall style industrial park, so it's not obvious where the brewery is (no big signs or dedicated parking lot). There is a small sign over the door, otherwise you'd think you might be walking into a printing shop or electronics repair place. When you walk in, you'll see the glistening tanks and brewing equipment on your left, a lot of tables and chairs on your right, and the bar and more seating straight ahead. Yesterday, their beverage choices included four IPAs, a Roasted Amber Ale, a Lite Ale, a Berry Sour, two ciders, a few wines, and a distilled spirit cocktail. I went with a full pour ($5) of their 125 Lite Ale. It came in at 5.4% ABV and was described as "A crisp & creamy unfiltered light American ale". I'm not an IPA guy, so I wanted a Pilsner or Lager, so this was perfect for me. Very drinkable, very refreshing, and priced right. My wife ordered a half pour ($5) of the Sparkling Tea DROPS Cocktail by Continuum Distilling. It packed 7.6% ABV firepower and was described as "a unique SPIRIT distilled from Connecticut's best craft IPAs, paired with a Lemon or Sweet Tea base then carbonated to sparkling perfection". I mooched a sip, and it was outstanding. Our server was pleasant and helpful, steering me to the Lite Ale after I eliminated the IPAs and describing the Lemon Drops so well. They have a Ted's Steamed Cheeseburger food truck on site every Friday-Sunday. They set up in a big open area behind the brewery, and there are maybe ten or so tables and chairs out there. Drinking our cold beverages and enjoying a nice cheeseburger was quite the sweet way to enjoy a sunny Saturday afternoon.

When I first walked into this liquor store, I stopped and turned around to make sure I walked into…read morethe right store. It has a vibe and look of a boutique. I've been to hundreds of liquor stores as I work in the industry and have never seen anything like it. All of the items were carefully curated and almost as part of the design element. I found some fantastic options available and bought a high-end wine and vodka too. I even bought a couple of pairs of earrings that were wine related. The owner was super nice and very helpful. The prices are reasonable, and the store feels more like an experience than an errand. They change out decorations for each holiday, and I'm looking forward to coming back to see what's next and to try another great wine or liquor. My new go-to liquor store and I don't even live in town!

Best place in Bristol since the new management always open to state legal times and great staff…read moreespecially owner