"I like to do just like the rest, I like my sugar sweet But…read moreguarding fumes and making haste It ain't my cup of meat" (Bob Dylan) If a big cup of meat is your cup of tea, you'll be very happy at the Newington Meat Center. Conveniently located between Route 9 and the Berlin Turnpike, they've been serving up hot dogs, sausages, deli meats and cheeses, a big selection of house-smoked meats, prepared foods, steaks, ground beef, seafood, chicken and sandwiches since 1964. They sell bundled packages of burgers, steaks, and chicken to feed an army at your next barbecue. And if you happen to be in the market for frozen cubes of goat, well, they have that too. In all seriousness, their product selection is quite impressive. We stopped by yesterday and picked up two sandwiches, a container of chili and a half sour pickle for $26. My turkey and pepper jack cheese sandwich was excellent. First of all, the amount of fresh and delicious turkey was very impressive, I mean it was really piled sky high on a soft and fresh bulkie roll. My wife's ham and cheese was an equally generous sandwich. Half a sandwich was all we needed for lunch. Oh, and that pickle was pretty darned good too. I haven't tried the chili yet, but based on the overall excellence of our experience, I'm sure it will be fantastic.

History speaks for itself. This family owned meat store has been around since 1964!! The owners are…read morevery informative,helpful and prideful. They take the time to get to know what your needs are and have value bundles for every budget. We went an ala carte and chose a selection of TBone, Chicken, Pork Chops and deli meat all cut to our preference. We saved quite a lot compared to our normal supermarket buy basically for the same quality! We will be back!

This is a hidden gem! The menu is extensive and the food was excellent! I was very surprised to…read morefind it in a strip mall!!

NYPD is probably Rocky Hill's best kept secret. From the outside, the restaurant is very…read moreunassuming. You expect, like the other establishments in the plaza, to find a small cafe style restaurant. When you walk in, you are surprised with fun decor and spacious dining area. Everyone who has gone with me says the same thing "I would never expect it to look like this based on the outside." As for food, they have the Best Reuben sandwich in Rocky Hill. Fries are crispy and price on point. Every meal I've had there has been great! The only downside is table service during lunch is very slow. So make sure you have a full hour to burn if you go for lunch.

After a rainy parade morning I was looking to dry off and refuel. Stopped into an old favorite of…read moremine. @steves.placect has my all time favorite roast beef grinder! Just a half is enough to feed a family. You won't leave hungry And their meatball and shells will definitely put a smile on your face smile * * #lunch #delicious #roastbeef #meatballs #foodie

I was very happy with the customer service we received. Doug was AMAZING!! They were able to…read moreaccommodate bagged lunches for our company which was very convenient and delicious.

Welcome to the great stuffed shrimp taste-off of 2021!!…read more In search of the best stuffed shrimp in the area to serve on Christmas Eve, I posted on various Facebook pages to solicit recommendations. Of course, I can't just trust strangers on Facebook, so we did what any self respecting Yelpers would do...we did a trial run of five spots over a two day period, ordering 4 stuffed shrimp from each. We sampled them plain, with lemon, butter, and cocktail sauce, critiquing the size, quality of the shrimp, taste and quality of the stuffing, and overall value for the price. With, of course, photos of both the raw starting point and the cooked final product. As Public Market received the most accolades in my surveys, it was our first stop. I had not been there before, it's a cute Italian market with a good selection of stuff. There is no signage for the stuffed shrimp, and they aren't in the case. So I guess it's one of those...if you know, you know. Otherwise, no shrimp for you! I audibly gasped when the woman handed me a plastic container with 4 shrimp and $32 and change noted on top. Was it upside down? Were my glasses dirty? No...at $26.99/lb, these bad boys rang in at $8+ each, the most expensive by far in the taste-off. They also topped the charts in cooking time, needing nearly 40 minutes to cook at 375. Most others were in the 25 minute range at 350. But just look at them - they're beautiful. I so wanted to love them! Unfortunately, the stuffing wasn't appetizing to me. It had chunks of what I think were fresh celery and onion, that remained crunchy even after baking for 40 minutes. It wasn't a texture I appreciated, and the stuffing was otherwise pretty bland. Better with lemon, even better dipped in butter, but for the price, they should shine alone. Hubby was hoping for something more like the ritz cracker type of stuffing, so he was also disappointed. Public Market came in at #2 out of 5 in the great shrimp taste-off of 2021. While I wasn't thrilled about the price or the taste of the stuffing, there's no arguing that the shrimp had a commanding presence, were fresh, perfectly cleaned, and tasty. I knew if we ordered these I'd be broke and figuring out how to amp up the seasoning at home, but my guests would have been visually impressed. And it seems like so many others love these shrimp, so maybe it's just an us problem. I will go back to Public Market to try other things, as the service was friendly and the quality of their ingredients to be top notch.

Public Market of Newington is a wonderful little Italian grocery. It might look small from the…read moreoutside, but it's got everything you need!! From meats, deli, fresh Italian Bread, Italian pasta, olives, and different kinds of cheeses. Employees are friendly! Just be prepared you might end up getting more stuff than what you initially came in for as they m have some really cool stuff!

Great place to stop by they have amazing sausage and cheese. They also have something for special…read moreoccasions.

It's been a long time since I had a good grinder at an authentic Italian deli. This is it everyone…read more Come to Dimauro's and enjoy real Italian meats and cheeses on the freshest grinder rolls. The man that owns this place is Sicilian and spoke to me in Italian which made me really happy. I haven't spoken Italian since my grandparents die so I was nostalgic. I got two mortadella and salami sandwiches and the price blew me away. The whole shop is cute. They've got espressos and canned imported Italian foods. I will definitely be back to try the homemade sausage. Very glad I stopped in!

I still appreciate this cute little store that carries European products. Bought some really nice…read moreand fresh Portuguese rolls , Greek elderberry syrup and a nice smoked Romanian salami. Service is friendly and efficient.

Me and my family moved into the Newington area right around 2018/2019. Discovered this place in the…read moremiddle of Covid as my family is made up of European immigrants. My mom walked in one day and spoke to the owner as she was the sweetest lady ever and super nice. My mom talked about how she immigrated and how she's been looking for a local store like this to feed her sweet tooth! (European delights and sides/snacks for when having tea/coffee) from that day on we have been considered regulars. My mom introduced my dad, then they showed me the ropes, etc. we have witnessed the change of ownership from the previous owner to the apprentice and the service has stayed just as great, nothing less expected from the amazing team. Anyways, 100/10 would recommend always as they always helps us and are always doing it with a smile.

Great eggs and bacon breakfast sandwich for this side of town. Do yourself a favor and go across…read morethe street from DD and get a delicious breakfast. I tried the egg sandwich, eggs and cheese , eggs and ham but my favorite is eggs and bacon from Veggie World. Service is very friendly and the ambiance is super casual.

This is a hidden gem! Truckers know about this place so you know it's good. They have an amazing…read morechicken cutlet sub that reminded me of home. The price is great and there is a little grocery shop as well.

Stopped in for a quick breakfast and decided on two sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches, each on…read moreEverything and Cheddar Jalapeno bagels. Both sandwiches hit the spot and the bagels were delicious - perfectly toasted on the outside and nice and chewy on the inside. Service was fast and the employees were super nice and accommodating. Harvey's also has a HUGE drink selection. We will definitely return!

Food quality to cost ratio seemed off. The roast beef sandwich that I ordered wasn't quality, rare…read moreroast beef, it came with nothing, no sides or drink, and it was in the expensive side for what I got. I'm sure others will think it's fine, it's just not for me.