River Glenn Park is a food truck area that recently opened in the summer of 2025. They will have a…read morevariety of food trucks on a rotating schedule. There is a parking lot for about 20-ish cars. There are a few picnic tables, trash cans, and restrooms. Across the street is the Farmington River trail in Burlington, CT. We came here on a Saturday for dinner to check it out. There were a few cars and people. Since it's new, there was an ice cream truck, taco truck, Little Axe farm stand, and a beverage vendor. I know it's still new so I see a lot of potential of this place being a popular spot and I'm assuming more food trucks coming soon!

"Keep on truckin', baby I got to keep on truckin'…read moreGot to get to your good lovin' " (Eddie Kendricks) Food trucks seem to be everywhere! At your favorite park, at fairs and festivals all over the state, and at a growing number of food truck parks. What's a food truck park? Well, it's pretty much like an outdoor shopping mall lined with food trucks instead of stores. We visited a fairly new one today - the River Glenn Park on Canton Road (Route 179) in Burlington. Our first impression was extremely favorable. It is very well organized, with a gravel lot, marked traffic flow lanes, and plenty of parking. They have a large restroom facility, and plenty of brand-new wood picnic tables with bench seating and wood dining tables with conventional chairs. The food trucks on premises rotate on schedule, and today we saw a Taco Shack truck, a Cowboy Butter BBQ truck, a Wiener Time cart, and a Little Axe Market stand. We both had lunch from the Taco Shack, and each went for a "Three Tacos for $13" special. They offer nine different tacos, and the special lets you mix or match any three for $13. The choices are pretty cool - Classic Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Chicken, Buffalo Crispy Chicken, El Diablo, Sweet Potato, and Deep-Fried Pickle. My wife went with sweet potato, chicken and pork, while I went with pork, Buffalo Crispy Chicken and an El Diablo. I love spice, and the El Diablo promised plenty of heat with spicy rubbed chicken, sriracha, sriracha crème, and fresh jalapenos. Honestly, it disappointed me -it was barely spicy at all, and the fresh jalapenos were nowhere to be found. On the other hand, the Buffalo Crispy Chicken was great. It had a good-sized chicken tender with some hi-test hot sauce slathered inside the taco. It was by far my favorite. Now, listen up because the food trucks don't sell drinks. Instead, you need to go over to the Little Axe Market stand that sells cans and bottles of soda, along with fresh tomatoes and baskets of mums. A 20-ounce bottle of Diet Coke cost us $3.50. We grabbed a picnic table, enjoyed the beautiful day, chatted with a lovely lady who was there with her dog, enjoyed our tacos, and drank our $3.50 bottle of soda. Well done, River Glenn Park. Thanks for a very positive first visit.

I love this food truck. I always have the best experience and eat every bite. This time it was…read moreno different. 100% a must try. Follow them on social media to see where they are parked. The service is kind and quick, the food is cooked perfectly and served in sustainable packaging They care about dietary restrictions and have gluten free choices. I love that! The truck is easy to find! Black n Yellow and hauling ass to get to you before dinner ;) Keep an eye out!

Chicken is dry not well seasoned. Tried 5 different sandwiches…read more No good sauce choices to pick from.

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

I stopped here for lunch today. I worn around the corner. It was my first time here and I thought…read morethe interior was nice. All the hand painted artwork gives you plenty to look at while waiting. I ordered their love salad with chicken added. It was awesome. And huge. I will definitely be back and definitely want to hang out in their bar. Looks great!

I'm always looking for great pizza in unexpected places in CT. Earlier this year, I noticed Mama…read moreMia on a monthly Yelp List identifying the Most Popular Restaurants in Connecticut. That's how I first learned about @brickandbasil in Yantic. I visited several months ago, but forgot to post my review. There was a bit of a hiccup when I visited. I drove about 40 minutes to get there, and when I arrived, I learned that they were closed for their first ever private Baby Shower party. I was crushed. But this story has a rated PG Happy Ending. I called the restaurant and spoke to Amy. I explained that I had driven a ways and asked if they could make me a pizza to go. They didn't take long to tell me that they would make me the first pizza of the day before the shower got into Full Swing. I was grateful for their hospitality, and terrific wood-fired pizza. I was inside briefly. They have plenty of seating and a bar that with decor suggesting a love of music. I ordered the Mama Mia and ate a couple slices outside. It had sliced meatball, roasted red pepper, mozzarella and ricotta on a good chewy Wood Fired Crust. The ingredients were fresh and tasty. The red sauce had bright flavor. The ricotta was creamy and fluffy. Brick and Basil is well respected in pizza circles, and I can see why. It started as a food truck. But a food truck that starts with the word Brick, was bound to have a Brick and Mortar. And we're lucky they do. 5 Stars

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!

I finally got to grab a sandwich from this place. After reviewing the menu I went with a turkey…read moreclub on rye bread. The place is small but great atmosphere and has outdoor sitting as well. Clean and organized, when I walked in no one was upfront. A guy in back noticed me and I asked for my sandwich since I pre ordered for pick up. Got home and unwrapped it, it had alot of turkey and the bacon was crisp like perfect crisp. The tomato lettuce and mayo were very little. Good rye bread, was okay and I would get another but it was okay. The sandwich was under $13 but with tax and tip over $15. ALWAYS TIP! These places have a ton over overhead and don't make huge profits so tip.

Awesome food. Great owners !! Very clean. Plenty of room…read moreand parking. Easy in, easy out.

The burgers were huge but flavorless. Everything was soggy, fries and burger buns. It was a…read moreslightly upgraded school lunch in my opinion and not worth 16 dollars for the burger. Upgraded fries were the best part however it will cost 6 dollars which is also not worth th added cost tho. The service was efficient which is why they are getting 2 stars instead of one.

Went to Norbrook Farm Brewery and had a great weekend. Met Tom and had some of the most amazing…read moreburgers we have ever had. We are food truck fans already, but this one is the best bar NONE. Fabulous truffle fries to go with and we were full for the rest of the day! A DO NOT MISS if they are on property-get thyself a burger! Read the other reviews and don't listen to Melissa-she prolly complains about everything....LOL Will definitely be back and have more from Barnstormers!

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.

I was familiar with Saul's from their food truck days but had never actually tried them. Now that…read morethey've set up shop inside Dudleytown Brewing, I finally got to see what the hype was about, and they're a perfect addition to the space. Everything I've tried has been awesome. The wings are packed with flavor, the pizzas hits the spot, the bao is super tasty, and the tacos are loaded. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Can't wait to come back for more!

Dudleytown Brewing Company has recently partnered up with Saults Electric Cuisine. They are right…read morenext to one another, and they are likely under the same ownership. Last night while enjoying the live music and beers at Dudleytown, we were in the mood for something to munch on. Conveniently, the menu for Saults was right on our table. The menu features, salads, tacos, burgers and pizzas. We got two pizzas. The Truff Mushroom and the Pepperoni. The pizzas are very small and they come in just one size. Upon ordering they gave us a buzzer to indicate when our pizzas would be ready. After around a half hour wait, they were ready. The Mushroom pizza was loaded with mushrooms, ricotta, fontina and mozzarella cheeses. The crust is thin and this pizza is delicious. The mushrooms and the assortment of cheeses make this a dream topping. It was fragrant, crunchy and so flavorful. I didn't try the Pepperoni pizza, it was also a hit amongst our group. Saults Electric Cuisine offers tasty options in their menu. I wouldn't hesitate to stop by when in the area in the future.

Took a nice ride from Simsbury out to no man's land, Winsted Road between Torrington and Winsted…read more And there she was; this little barbecue restaurant situated against the road. Parking the car I happen to notice very nice outside seating in the backyard, and walking up to the restaurant, the wonderful smell of the different meats and smoker happening! I was hoping this visit was gonna be something special! I entered into this little restaurant and was greeted warmly by possibly one of the owners. My order was placed for a beef brisket sandwich, that includes a side order of coleslaw, for $14.95. The fountain drink was $3.50. So for $20, I felt this was not a mistake driving all the way out here Let me tell you, the beef brisket had a lovely char ring, with pink juicy color inside . This generous portion was served on a lovely soft sandwich roll, along with the requested spicy barbecue sauce on the side. The juiciness and taste of this wonderful beef brisket exploding in my mouth told me I made a wonderful choice. Also accompanying the sandwich was a small order of coleslaw, that was both sweet and vinegary, with nice crunchy cabbage. This was delicious also. The service was extremely quick, almost like it was fast food, I think the sandwich was served me within two minutes. This was unexpected and appreciated. If you're looking for a quick lunch, Zach and Lou's would be a great choice. The inside of the restaurant was clean and simple. A few tables inside, but the outside seating area looked very inviting to just sit and enjoy a lunch. It was just too hot for me on this day. The restroom was neutral, and extremely clean My thoughts are, if you are in the northwest Hills craving some really good barbecue, this would be a good destination. The menu was short and sweet, with lightning quick service. I look forward to returning again soon.

Zac and Lous is located between Torrington and Winsted, on old Route 8. It was apparently the old…read moreBurrville General Store, back when the area could support a general store. The building looks like a house, with a large sign out front. There is indoor seating, with picnic tables out back for seasonal weather. There is also a restroom inside. Apparently they make enough food for the day and when it's gone, it's gone. The food is delicious, although I'd prefer fried chicken instead of steamed (personal). It was good chicken, but needed ketchup (is that sacrilegious for a bar be que restaurant?) The Mac and cheese was AMAZING with lots of cheese and mixed so the toasted top was spread throughout. If you like bar-be-que sauce, they offer sweet or spicy, and let you apply your own. Great service too, even though people kept coming in, asking detailed questions, they moved quickly.