"Give us this day our daily discount outlet merchandise…read moreRaise up a multiplex and we will make a sacrifice" (Billy Joel) We used to love shopping at the Outlet when their Canton store was open, but they closed it a few months ago. So, we made our first visit to the Outlet in Southington today. The differences between the two locations were striking. Southington is much larger and seemed to have a greater variety of products. It was more like a mini supermarket complete with produce, frozen goods, refrigerated goods, and a dairy case. Another difference is their 50% off room, where all sorts of non- foods items were half price. We used to pick up coffees, teas, frozen goods, and boxes of cereal at the Canton store. Just like Canton was, you have to check the pricing carefully because pricing is a real mixed bag. The Outlet is lower on some items and quite a bit higher on other items when compared to supermarket prices. We did find a few good buys- two squares of frozen jalapeno cornbread and two mini packages of frozen chocolate chip pancakes. How does $1.16 sound for all four? Yes, I thought you'd be as pleased with that as we were.

The low pricing on products that are normally very expensive at other stores. The staff are very…read morepolite, helpful and welcoming, never had any issues with them. They have very unique products, and have a lot of vegan/vegetarian options for inexpensive pricing!

If you're looking for a fall escape filled with charm, Rogers Orchards is a must. Picture rows of…read moreapples stretching into the horizon -- the perfect backdrop for those fall golden-hour photos. During my visit, the trees were full of Pink Lady, Evercrisp, Red Delicious, and Empire apples. After tasting these fresh, juicy picks straight from the tree, I don't think I can go back to store-bought apples - not that I really have a choice! Every bite was crisp perfection, and honestly, this might become an annual tradition for me. You can choose from a few bag sizes when you go apple-picking: Large ($40) - labeled at 30 lbs Medium ($25) - labeled at 12-15 lbs Small ($15) - labeled at 7-8 lbs Separate from the orchard, there's a large open field that's perfect for picnics, with plenty of seating and cozy fire pits to keep you warm. It's a beautiful, family-friendly space -- kids running around, birthday celebrations happening, and couples just relaxing in the fall breeze. You don't need to pick apples or pay any additional fees to enjoy this area, which is a big plus. Bring your own chairs if you want extra comfort. There were three food trucks on-site during my visit. My favorite was Pika Food Truck -- their Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich was delicious. Chef O's Streatery offered empanadas but they weren't my favourite-- a bit too salty and lacking flavor. We also tried a flight of ciders, which was such a fun way to sample different seasonal flavors. Before you leave, make sure to check out the scenic overlook -- it's stunning, especially with the fall foliage. I loved that they even had a tripod set up for easy photo-taking. Rogers Orchards truly captures everything great about fall -- fresh apples, good food, cozy vibes, and community. They accept cards, which makes checkout super easy.

On Sunday my Bro brought up a 'fruits of the forest pie" from ROGERS FARMS, SOUTHINGTON, CT. I'm…read morenot a pie lover (prefer cakes); how- ever, this was the best home-made pie I've tasted recently! The pie crust was home made, flaky, delicious (unlike the frozen pie crust I use when asked to make a pie). The fruit selection was tasty, this priced about $20.00!) I have fine pie places near where I live but Rogers is better, in my opinion. Take the family, pick fruit, buy a pie, donuts, et al -- you'll have an enjoyable family experience. Let's continue to patronize all CT orchards to keep them in business! Fine family tradition (lose the cell phones for the day)! Tootsie

I can't say enough great things about Geremia Gardens! Their quality and vast assortment of plants,…read moresoil and mulch are second to none. Mary Lou is always there to advise and help with any questions or concerns you might have about your garden. I've been a loyal customer of theirs for the 31 years they've open and have never had any issues, problems or disappointments, with anything I've purchased there. The only problem I've ever had is that all of their plants are so beautiful and HEALTHY, I always leave with much more than I intended to buy, I just can't resist! I only hope they're around until I'm too old to garden!

This garden center has been here since I've been a kid and I enjoy going to pick out some flowers…read moreand veggies. They aren't super cheap but also not overpriced (compared to other garden centers). I enjoyed the fact that they let you shop in peace and aren't hounding you. Able to answer questions, but overall a really peaceful shopping experience (which is my preference when it comes to being in my zen/happy space, around flowers/plants :)

We had a pick up from this location today and it was excellent. All of the orders were fresh and…read moretasty. Would recommend this to others. Also, they have a very good allergy menu.

Always loved noodles and company, but this one was just alright. The food you get is good, but the…read moreportions are small and price is high. I've always gotten the Mac and cheese and it just was a let down this time. The service was very lackluster as well. Very short and rude staff, weren't friendly and made us feel unwelcome in the restaurant. The ambiance itself was dead. Somewhat clean restaurant but there was no one else there

""Buying food at the farmer's market Stand in a line, people…read moreeverywhere" (Neil Young) We had a very enjoyable visit to the Southington Farmer's Market yesterday. We found it right on the Village Green where the annual Apple Festival starts. Parking was a non-factor, there were spots all over the immediate area and we snagged a prime spot on the corner of Main and Center Streets. Today was the first day they were open for the season, and the market was full of vendors, and everything seemed to be running like a well-oiled machine. We arrived shortly after the 3:00 opening and everything was already fully stocked and set up. The market was perfectly sized. Not too small, not overpoweringly huge, just about perfect. A leisurely stroll through the booths and stands will take around 30-40 minutes, I loved how the booths were adequately spaced apart so there were no logjams or crowds. The only real crowd we encountered was at Wave Hill Breads with a ten-person deep line of drooling customers. We finished our visit with some Wave Hill purchases. Some of the main categories of vendors included fruits, vegetables, pastries, breads, sauces, salsas, jerkies, guacamole, pizzas for one, soaps, flowers, crafts, straw baskets, honeys and syrups. All of those were enjoyed among a backdrop of live music. We picked up a container of great guacamole from Pop's Famous Guacamole, a wonderful jar of salsa from Angela's Kitchen, two adorable "Eight Ball" squashes from one of the produce vendors, and a bag full of goodness from Wave Hill Breads. Our Wave Hill Haul included a delicious eight-inch cheese pizza, a hunk of Three Cheese Monkey bread, and a beautiful Vanilla Citrus Scone. The vendors were all super friendly and chatty, and the whole afternoon had a very nice community/neighbor-like vibe. We loved every aspect of our visit to the Southington Farmer's Market. PRO TIP The Farmer's Market is scheduled for Fridays from 3-6PM at the Southington Town Green, beginning on Friday, June 20th, and ending on September 26th.

When I moved to Southington, I was so excited to find out there was a Farmer's Market across the…read morestreet on the green, on Fridays from June-October. I was able to check it out a bunch of times and it was a nice selection of fruits, veggies, and homemade goodies, including yummy pickles in a barrel and fresh cheeses. I was able to find some unique veggies as well, purple beans and Mexican Gherkins which look like baby watermelons and taste like tiny sour cucumbers, these are my all time favorite, but go early because they will sell out!

Recently took a look around this store for the first time since I absolutely love Indian food. This…read morestore is small, but awesome. Their frozen breads are delicious and a fraction of the cost of a regular store. And this store has way more selection. I'm definitely going back to get a bunch of teas when the weather gets cooler and to try more stuff as well. Definitely a hidden gem in Southington

India Bazar grocery is a clean and well-organized store with fresh produce. The owners are…read morefriendly, and while some prices are on the higher side, it's not excessive. Hopefully I will get to enjoy some hot samosas on my next visit.

They have the most delicious corn, but they seem to randomly close their farm stand early whenever…read morethey feel like it. I've gone there twice during normal business hours and no one's there. Perhaps the hours listed online are wrong. It's very frustrating.

This is my favorite farmstand in town. I have been going here for about 20 years. Everything is…read morefresh everything is amazing everything is local. It is so nice to see a family farm that is still up and running in this day and age. They used to do pick your own strawberries but not anymore, it really was one of the most amazing experiences to go there and pick fresh berries. This farm is a wonderful place to get plants and flowers in the spring fresh fruits and vegetables in the summer pumpkins in the winter and Christmas trees in the holiday season. It is a true gem run by some of the most amazing and hard-working people you would ever meet in your life. I have spoken with the owners many times and they will go out of their way to assist you and to get specialty items for you from wholesale market that you can't get anywhere else if you so request. We buy all of our flowers for a home here, all of our vegetable throughout the year, beautiful pies for special occasions and they even sometimes sell home grown turkeys in the fall. Everything is homegrown and you absolutely cannot go wrong. For a farm to table fresh experience this is the place in central Connecticut to shop

My daughter and I came to Karabin Farms this afternoon after hearing good things from a family…read morefriend. What a cute shop they have! Lots of goodies, Jams, jellies, local cheeses and honey, breads, pies, meats, sausages, kettle corn....so much more. Fresh eggs and GOOSE EGGS! Lots of beautiful, healthy plants to choose from and the owner could not have been nicer! Service was great! Check them out! Support our local businesses! Take a look at the pics!

We loved Karabin Farms. Everyone was so nice. They directed your parking. I think we only saw some…read moreof the animals they have. I read about a petting zoo but didn't see one. It's definitely a different orchard with the meat they sell. The store was a little small. Next time I think I will try a freshly made donut in the donut shack because I did not like the store-bought ones. There is also a snack shack. Other pictures show a pumpkin field, but I didn't ask about directions to get to that. They do have a large variety of pumpkins and mums to choose from. Very pretty! Walk to orchard not bad at all. I liked the closeness of all the varieties. I wish all trees were marked, some were. I will definitely go back!

Joes meat might be the most amazing sub ever concocted. Never change !!! We love you all the way…read morefrom Dallas TX !! Yeeeeehawwwww

Excellent breakfast sandwich from an unexpected place. We split a Northeast which was egg, cheese,…read morechorizo, roasted peppers and onions. Delicious.

Our favorite local store! It is very clean, easy to navigate and has a wide range of foods…read moreincluding premade refrigerated dinners, to sushi, to a hot bar, and rotisserie chicken. They have an awesome bakery selection as well. The staff is always helpful and friendly and the owners are often around and willing to assist as well. Can't beat the hometown feeling you get when shopping there!

The prepared meals used to be great here but just haven't measured up the last few times I've…read moregotten them,when they even have something I like. I've had to discard some. Not sure if it's a cost cutting measure, but it's disappointing. Thank goodness Whole Foods opened not far away; they never disappoint. Top's is handy for getting some staple items when you want to go in and out quickly though