Excellent!! Very quaint and homey. Loved all of the different tables and chairs. Felt like a…read morefarmhouse. Our server was excellent,very attentive and lovely. The food was amazing! We tried the cheese plate with lovely bit of Chicory dressed perfectly, delicious raspberry compote, the Bread and Butter, oh that butter!! Mmm! Duck fat potatoes were very good, my husband had the Beet Salad and Lamb Ragu, I had the fresh pasta with sun dried tomatoes, scallions in a burre blanc. It was delicious (slightly salty to me) but I enjoyed it. For dessert we both enjoyed coffee and vanilla ice cream with maple syrup. This was the perfect choice for our anniversary dinner. It was an hour drive for us but I feel it was worth the trek.

I work at Day Kimball Hospital & We had our Christmas Party here for our family's we served last…read moreyear and apparently our team can't get enough of this property and the amazing farm to table meals prepared by chef Brian. The property is an idyllic historical farm & farmhouse situated on multiple acres on a picturesque rural piece of land that could definitely be the cover of a postcard! Everyone we encountered who is a part of Little Dipper Farm has been great! We even hosted one of our kids/family events here and it was one of the parent's absolute favorites! We made salsa and everything we utilized for the recipe was grown on this property and was literally picked moments before and as fresh as could be. Everyone really enjoyed the salsa & I brought some home to my son who literally ate the entire jar in one setting citing it as the "Best Salsa I've ever had"! So as I mentioned above, the food here is Farm to Table which means it's all grown here on site - but if it's not it's grown nearby at another farm or typically somewhere local to the area. I believe Sara is in charge of the vegetables and tending the garden and Brian is the mastermind Chef, a graduate of JWU- he is extremely talented and out of the various times I've eaten here (3-6x minimum now)- I have never eaten anything that wasn't delicious! Seriously- Brian could make the most boring and bland item- taste amazing! He truly has a gift & if you haven't been here I highly suggest you check it out! They do dinners I believe Thursday-Saturday 4-10pm! They also host events here from weddings to party's etc! The decor inside is a Vintage farmhouse style which, combines the warm and welcoming friendliness of the farmhouse with historic design and decor from eras in the past. The American farmhouse itself dates back as far as the early American colonies in the 1600s. The historical architectural post and beam elements and the setup of the barn definitely transports you back to another time period when things were much simpler, but with updated restrooms and fixtures- it has both modern amenities with that historical style/feel. Overall- if you have never been here, I would definitely recommend it! Or if you're interested in having an event here- they are really great and will accommodate a variety of budgets! Check it out! I would definitely rate 5+ stars- if I could!

The food, service and ambience is amazing!! I've been here about 5 times and every thing is always…read moregreat

This place is adorable. It's small but it is decorated beautifully and has a great esthetic…read more Service was ok. She was pleasant but seems tired. The clam chowder was very tasty. It didn't have very much in it as far as clams and potatoes but it was delicious. Not your typical NE chowder but good all the same. The little crackers they serve with it are good too. The onion soup on the other hand was just too much. The onions on top get soaked into the soup and it just becomes a bowl of mush. Not appetizing at all. For apps we got the quahogs and fries. The quahogs although tasty were tiny. Clam size. I'm not sure if it's because it's off season or what but I've never had one so small and at $6 per you'd think you'd get a little more. The fries came to the table and we asked if they were always so dark...they were burnt and hard and the waitress said "sometimes they are darker sometimes lighter" well friend these are charcoal. She got us a new order which came out quickly and they were cooked correctly. They had Parmesan and garlic and still felt like they lacked flavor. We added salt it helped a bit but the shining star was the homemade ketchup. It was delicious. We finished our meal with the carrot cake. The photos do it no justice. It is huge and so amazing. Best we've ever had. I was told it's made in house I'm not sure if that's true or not. Overall a big disappointment. I don't think the best thing you've eaten at a place should be dessert or condiment but that's the case. I would say go for the cake and cocktails.

Impressive selection in the space Friendly, forthcoming,…read morehelpful staff Convenient location Some family recently moved to Danielson and I spotted this place on the commute to and from a few times and didn't stop in. After a little while, that family member brought some Arrogant Bastard Ale for me from Friendly Spirits and I thought I needed to give the place a try. I finally got (and took) my chance. Delighted I did. The store isn't very large, but they're prudent with what they stock. Wines were plentiful in what they deem their "Wine Country," sorted and signed helpfully. Beers are available cold or in their warm shelf segment for specialties. Liquor is in a few runs of aisles like any store. The staff was very forthcoming and eager to assist, which I appreciated, even as I was just getting the lay of the land. Prices were fair - they know what they're doing and charge accordingly. There were a few deals in the wine section, and bonus points for carrying several less-common beers in singles on the top shelf of their coolers at reasonable costs. I walked away with a Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin, Captain Lawrence Imperial IPA, Abita SOS Pilsner, and a Pike Naughty Nellie (all bombers), and a great first impression of Friendly Spirits. I'll be back as frequently as family commitments allow, definitely.

Cases of 20 bottles of Coors Light are available elsewhere in area for $1.00 less. Service here is…read moregood. Good access and egress. Nice wine selection.

HIDDEN GEM ALERT! This is such a wonderful restaurant with affordable prices and high quality food…read moreand drinks! My friend and I each had a pre-fixe 3-course lunch for $25 each and it was such a steal! The food was absolutely delicious and the chef was extremely accommodating of food allergies! Finally, the cocktails were outstanding! The artistry in the presentation is second to none and the taste was impeccable, it made it hard for me to only order one! Overall, a trip here is one you will never regret!

Absolutely delightful. I couldn't be more satisfied with our meal at Stone Row. We enjoyed several…read moresmall plates, each of which was phenomenal. Our selection included the beets, baked mussels, fatty pork, and the day's special: split pea gnocchi. The gnocchi, hand-made by the chef that day, was a standout. It was melt-in-your-mouth delicious - light yet satisfyingly filling, easily our favorite dish of the night. The seared scallops, served with a most delectable sauce, were another highlight. A definite 10/10. Drinks: highly recommend Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Espressso martini was also very good and smooth. Service/atmosphere: Carly's exceptional sweetness and just-right attentiveness added to our experience. My mom and I visited for a relaxing catch-up, and the tranquil, inviting atmosphere of the place was just perfect

Cute little winery we visited with some friends on the way back from the Woodstock fair. Seating…read morewas limited but the grounds were perfect to walk. Great tasting wine and slushies Don't be fooled by what appears to be a hawk and bird fighting. It's a tactic to keep predators off the grapes

Service was quick, staff was friendly, great conversation and recommendations, and the live music…read morewas great. Went to celebrate a friends birthday and we had a wonderful time! my friend even tried some of the food and enjoyed the apps. And the wine was great!!! 10/10 spot

Great food options, good specials. Went two times now in one week…read more Everyone in our party of 10 loved their food. Spicy margaritas very good too.

Comfortable atmosphere, kid friendly, great food too. Excellent selection of beer on tap!read more

After calling a zillion places in Massachusetts and after using ratebeer.com they were the only…read morestore still carrying the Ommegang Game of Thrones beer #2 Take the Black Stout. They also had the new Fire and Blood too. Cases upon cases ladies and germs! The best part was: there wasn't a limit! I bought 3!

Hands down, the best Package Store in my area!! They are always nice, cheerful and will help you…read morefind ANYTHING. If they know you like something, they always make sure it is in stock...and they will point out new things that they think you will like, without the hard-sell tactics.They are just great and we've never had a bad experience there. I highly recommend you TRY IT OUT!

The staff is always helpful The staff is friendly and great…read moreLoaded with variations of whatever you are looking for Willing to take special orders

Big Gary's people are great, nice service and a large selection but local ownership makes me glad…read moreto shop here.

Beer brewers and winemakers get support, from beginner to advanced. Equipment, materials and…read moreknowledge under one roof. He got us started a long time ago, and we're still making wine and hard cider. Great guy.

I stopped into Zok's today so that I could enter my homebrew in a competition that the owner, Paul,…read moreruns in Danielson, CT. The moment I set foot inside, I could tell this place was different from other brew hobby shops. First of all, this guy makes no mistake letting you know he knows how to craft a good brew. The walls are covered in ribbons from competitions that he won. I didn't even bother counting. There must be over 300 of them from all over the country. However, you would never know it from Paul's personality. He was gracious and rather humble considering the amount of success he has had. I explored his shop and just totally "geeked out" over the stuff he has. His prices are very reasonable and he is full of great advice. I don't live in the area but I would make the hour drive to Willimantic anytime I want to upgrade my equipment or get some great brewing advice. Make sure you call ahead because his hours are not always the best but this reason alone is not enough to justify giving this shop any less than 5 stars.

The Shanty is one of those places I don't go to nearly enough and I really need to change that…read more I was specifically craving hand-cut fries and theirs did NOT disappoint. I got the Big Ol' Burger and it was so good. Cooked perfectly, the special sauce was delicious and as you can probably tell from the photo, the fries were exactly what I was looking for. Everything tastes really fresh here. It has that farm-to-table quality, but in a relaxed, laid-back (but still really pretty) setting. We came for lunch and I loved that they had brunch options too. We didn't get any adult beverages but I was very tempted by the entire drink menu, so next time! Our service was also outstanding. Really everything was A+. Definitely a local spot that I need to remember to go to more often.

In town for work and was looking for a place to grab a bite after work. I found The Shanty on Yelp…read more The moment I opened the door I was greeted, by the owner, with the most upbeat personality and smile! She showed me to my table, brought a carafe of water, and welcomed me in. I was quickly welcomed by Sergio, my server, who shared the special and the soup of the day. Once I ordered my soda I took in the ambiance of the bar, new lights, and the rest of the restaurant. It's not a large building but they make every inch count. Now, the reason you're reading this review- THE FOOD. I ordered the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich with a Caesar Salad. The chicken (photo below) was perfectly cooked, topped with hot honey, slaw, pickles, and ranch then placed on a soft brioche bun. The meal was reasonably priced as well at $33 which included tip. I will absolutely be back to the Shanty next time I'm in town.