You've been a few times and it's been consistently good We've tried some of their Italian dishes…read morewhen we've gone for dinner and they were all very good. Today we went for lunch and we all had burgers. The burgers were cooked as ordered fries were crispy. We had fried calamari for an appetizer. They were cooked well very tender. Our server was great. She came over several times to check on us. It's a friendly casual place with a lot of regulars you can tell which is a good thing. Check them out if you're in the area.

I'm not often surprised by a restaurant, but the Avenue surprised me. I have driven by the Avenue…read morein Berlin numerous times, and I've noticed they have a 4 Star Yelp rating. I've been under the impression that Avenue was likely a casual pizza and grinder takeout spot and that parking might be difficult. As I discovered this week, Avenue is much more than that, and there is ample parking behind the restaurant. I entered from the back into a small open area with a nicely decorated Christmas tree, and a cool wide painting of a street from decades ago. I wasn't prepared for the Avenue to be as comfortable and almost lodge-like as it is. Wood Floors. The walls are a mix of light colored wood and red brick. The seats and tables are dark. There's a fireplace with fresh cut wood stacked up in cubbies on each side. The Avenue is a very pleasant place to spend some time. And they clearly had a number of loyal regulars there during my lunch. The Avenue has a robust pizza and grinder menu, but they also have Italian entrees like chickens Parm, Marsala, Franchaise. Etc. They have pasta. I noticed a scallops special. Given the menu, ambience and service, it's safe to say that Avenue can cover most of your Italian restaurant needs. I was impressed by the Italian Combo grinder I ordered. It didn't look like the giant grinders we're accustomed to seeing in CT, but it was reasonably-sized and very good. The bread was fresh and good crusty. I added cherry peppers to the Italian cold cuts, veggies, cheese and mayo. The ingredients, flavors and textures were in perfect balance. I'll be back to test drive more of the menu. 4.5 Stars

Drove an additional 15 miles to go and visit Stew Leonard's…read more I preface this review by saying I've seen the owner of Stew Leonard's on the morning news in the past. Particularly during the holidays, where he is talking about how to prepare your holiday meals. Second, my friend from New Jersey is probably the Duchess of Stew Leonard's and I had to see what this was all about. Here is my story It's like going to a Trader Joe's if you're on the West Coast, BuCees if you're on Central and southeast part of the country or I don't know I suppose a typical local giant supermarket. Here are my observations. They accommodate the local people they have so many things you can do with your children. If you're shopping in the store, they have mascots and different games you can play. The store is clean and organize organized There are many local products, they support the local community Would I go back? Probably if I lived closer, I would love to buy their vegetables which was very neatly displayed and priced. They were busy! That says something right?

It's Lobsta Season in New England…read more Stew Leonard's had such an incredible deal. $15.99 Full of meat and claws on a buttered roll. Kinda gummy underneath the meat. Definitely made it work once I threw the roll away. Service was great! Fast turn over to receive my order. Packaged appealing to the eye. Outside setting with picnic tables to enjoy. They also had other options like Burgers, and Hotdogs. Wonderful way to end my grocery shopping day

I stopped by after I had the pleasure of meeting Ani when she catered an event I attended. The…read moresample Vietnamese coffee was delicious so I knew that I needed to make my way down to Rocky Hill especially since other Yelpers had mentioned to me how much they loved the marketplace irl. I definitely will be back to buy some pasta and sauce! The marketplace is so charming and has a lot to offer. We grabbed a Vietnamese coffee, a slice of the Basque cheesecake, and the Yuzu pineapple lemonade. Typically the lemonade also comes with coconut, but since they were out I added guava instead. It was so refreshing and perfect for this amazing weather that we've been having. We saved the cheesecake and coffee for the next morning, but the coffee was just as great as when I tried it and the cheesecake was so rich!

"Hey fellas, have you heard the news? You know that Annie's…read moreback in town" (Led Zeppelin) I had an early morning Board of Directors meeting in Rocky Hill and stopped at Ani's for a coffee and something to eat. I found it Inside an ordinary looking strip mall. The coffee choices are pretty impressive, and their website made me chuckle when I saw them ask viewers to "Drop the orange and pink branded cup ;-) - There is a better way to start your morning, power your day, and sip on a little sunshine". I passed on their lineup of Cappuccino, Lattes, Espressos, Americanos, Macchiato, Cold Brews, Vietnamese, Cuban, And Con Panna, because all I wanted was a regular coffee, I went with their Deep Roast version known as CAFÉ HABANA, an espresso bean blend from Guatemala, Brazil, and Nicaragua. It was excellent, a yummy dark roast coffee with plenty of taste to it. Now seriously, what is a morning coffee without an accompanying bakery treat. They had a tempting variety of empanadas, croissants, pastries, and it was a tough decision before I put my money down on a muffin-like asparagus cheese frittata. It was decadently great. While I was waiting for my order, I looked around and saw quite a bit of prepared food (all prepared from scratch in house) for take-out. They have a lunch menu and a great looking Italian themed catering menu with Manicotti, Hand Stuffed Shells, Beef Lasagna, Three Cheese Lasagna, Four Cheese Mac & Cheese, and Eggplant Torta. Your shopping and browsing experience will also include sightings of canned goods, assorted groceries and baked goods. For all of these reasons, I was very impressed with my stop at Ani's, and I bet you'll be too.

I recently was at a BBQ where Pete the butcher catered the event. The pork was excellent, putting…read moreit mildly. The pork melted in my mouth! There also was delicious roasted potatoes and saute string beans. Did I say delicious...you bet! The corn bread was top of the line. I had to have seconds and held back going for thirds. Pete caught me going for seconds on the roasted potatoes and made sure I got the crispy ones I asked for! I would highly recommend this caterer! He earned a 5 star review from this girl! I am planning on having my own pig roast event this summer. Thanks Pete the butcher! Marjie

Excellent Q. Used Pete for a Q in Narragansett, RI and not one complaint. Pig was tender and…read morejuicy, sides were delicious. Pete and crew were friendly to all guest and our four legged family member. Highly recommend.

I got married a few weeks ago on 8/20/21 at the Branford House in Groton CT, and Emily's catering…read moremade our event absolutely incredible. My family has used Emily's quite a few times now for big events... The first being my high school graduation party, as well as my dad's 50th Surprise party. When it came to finding a caterer for my wedding, there was no one else that came close to the quality / value / attention to detail that Emily's Catering provides. Food is a big deal for my large Italian / Irish family, so we wanted to go "all out" and Emily's made it possible. My husband and I were able to pick up to 8 different Hors d'oeuvres to be passed out during the cocktail hour (most places only allow you to pick 2-3). The appetizers were not only delicious, but also extremely unique and fun! Some of the apps even came with a mini cocktail pairing! For example, the quesadilla app came with a mini don julio margarita! How fun is that?! My guests are still raving about the cocktail hour. We did a plated dinner with four different options, Chicken, Steak, Red Snapper or Portobello Mushroom (Vegetarian). Again, most places seem to limit you to only three options. We just kept getting more bang for our buck!! The portions were extremely generous and the flavors were to die for. We also had a late night pizza station, as well as ice cream bar / coffee station. I swear, my guests were just STUNNED by the fantastic variety. Emily's Catering surpassed our expectations. Essentially, my family and I were able to have a "baller" wedding for a reasonable price. The investment was well worth every penny and my husband and I could not be happier. Rick and Cheryl are highly professional individuals and a joy to work with. They made the stressful wedding process easy and we experienced top notch customer service the entire time. We will be using Emily for ALL of our important events in the future. If you are debating hiring Emily's for your next event, do it! You will NOT regret it.

Emily's did a fantastic job catering my son's wedding! The hors d'oeuvres were a hit! Excellent…read morepresentation. My favorite were the fried artichokes and truffle fries. I was very impressed with the service. My pet peeve is dirty dishes sitting in front of people and that did not happen! The wedding cake was delicious. White homemade cake with a light strawberry cream. My only suggestion would be to have had someone to serve all the pies. It was kind of awkward having to do it yourself. I definitely recommend Emily's for your next event.

Holy Smokes IM FULL!…read more Dammmmmm I said Dammmmmmmm this is good stuff here. I tried the onion rings, I tried the Philly egg rolls, I tried the wings, the Philly fries AND the BBQ Bacon Philly sub. Everything had great flavor. The onion rings.. crispy and hot with a dusting of magic powder that kept me thinking I want more. Maybe, some magic sauce on those wings YESSIR that's what you want. Extra sauce! The BBQ bacon sun was blasted with bacon and drowning in cheese, with a nice sweet BBQ sauce holding it all together. If your looking for a Philly cheese steak in CT... this is THE Place.

Absolutely fantastic place, great atmosphere and the most delicious brisket 5 star …read more Don't miss the chance to visit there

was going to Travelers tournament this morning and was looking for a place to eat. Noticed a sign…read morethat said breakfast so we decided to stop. I was glad we did. I got a breakfast wrap called the truck stop, bacon, threee eggs, potatoe, and cheese. it was fantastic. person working was super friendly. I would definitely eat the again.

We contracted months in advance with Picnic Basket for a post-wedding brunch for 65 people. They…read moreshowed up and started setting up when the brunch was scheduled to start. 65 hungry people watched them set up for 30 minutes. They started serving 30 minutes late. I waited two days to see if the owner would contact me to apologize and he did not. He only apologized when I reached out to him to let him know how embarrassed my husband and I were. The food was very good, but the tardiness overshadowed it.

Judy and her team have been helping me host my theme parties every year for 15 years! At this…read morepoint, my guests know the team and look forward to her delicious "crab cakes" and "beef Wellington bites". Judy works with me to create a food menu that matches the theme of the party and helps make the uniqueness of each party come to life. From a Game of Thrones to a Texas Shindig to a Fire & Ice party, there's nothing she won't try. I always have the bartender and a couple of servers to help. They set up, clear, and clean up so I can fully enjoy my party. Don't hesitate for large or small parties, The Savory Palate can customize a full menu to your wishes. Thanks to Judy, she and her team have become an integral part of my entertainment crew!

I had the honor of hosting my Sister in Law's baby shower this past October. There were to be about…read morefifty-five people in attendance and I had to figure out how to feed them. Luckily I had contacted Judy at Savory Palete, and in hindsight it was the best decision I could have possibly made. The stress of hosting was taken off my shoulders. I was able to mingle and have fun with my family and friends while the food was being taken care of. I received endless complements on the menu choices and the taste of food. Judy was easy to work with and went above and beyond for my guests. I would highly recommend her and her staff for any event. -Amanda Dauphinais

Chef Elise was fabulous. The food was delicious and they decorated the table in my granddaughter's…read moreschool colors. I would recommend her to anyone. They were friendly and helpful with everything. Definitely made it easy for us. Thanks again Elise.

More than I could ever hope for....Chef Lise made my 85th birthday so memorable. Food and service…read morewas fantastic ! Her assistant, Jen, added the final touches as she "worked the room"! Thank you Lise and Jen for a wonderful day.