I had my baby shower at the Villa Bianca. Our coordinator Maria worked with us so that everything…read morewould be beautiful and easy going. We created a great menu and a comfortable atmosphere for everyone. Everyone had a great time and I would definitely have another party there again!

Went there today for mother's day brunch. $34pp plus tip…read more No omelet station, desserts were store bought, cash bar - not even a free mimosa included. Very little in the way of breakfast. No whipped cream for waffles, the scrambled eggs were cooked in the oven and they turned green, the bacon was woefully undercooked swimming in an inch of grease. The luncheon items were passable, but they had a random taco bar. It almost seemed like this was the first time they had brunch. Their Constant Contact campaign worked, but I would never eat there again unfortunately. Was there for a few dinners and a wedding. The space is very ornate, but the taste level is a little off. They had Christmas lights going up the steps, but they used the green ones that are meant for a tree. They make white stringed lights that would look better on the white painted wood - Christmas Tree Shoppe , $4 a box, or get them or buy on Amazon. They more importantly just need a better cook unfortunately, someone that knows the temperature to cook eggs and bacon or the common sense not to put it out looking like that. You can see the green eggs....take the top green stuff off before you serve it. https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-do-i-keep-scrambled-eggs-from-turning-green/

Great golf course, great amenities. Grille Room is quaint and cozy. Food and service are…read moreexcellent. Knowledgeable friendly staff. Banquet facilities are wonderful with a variety of options depending on the size of your party. ProShop is very well managed. Not a bad thing to say about OCC! Love this place!

I agree with the other reviewer on the snotty attitude of the catering manager. My husband, then…read morefiancee and I went many years ago. We were discussing what we wanted for our wedding and were immediately shut down and told by the manager he had not intention of hosting a "cheap wedding". (We only had 100 guests and wanted to cut out the pasta dish.) We left there, went to another local country club in the area and had a lovely wedding.

Jones Winery is one of my new favorites in CT! I went for the first time the other day, and…read moreinitially went to the wrong place! Keep in mind that there is a "Jones Family Farm Pumpkinseed Hill" at 120 Beardsley Rd., and then the "Jones Valley Farm/Jones Winery" at 606 Walnut Tree Rd. My GPS accidentally took me to the Pumpkinseed Farm at first, but it wasn't a big deal because the winery is just a few minutes away. Once I was in the right place, a staff member greeted me and gave me the wine/food menu. They have a lot of different areas to sit, including a patio with tables/umbrellas (where they had live music playing), a pavilion with tables underneath, an upper patio that was covered by a pergola with leaves/vines on top, and an inside bar area with seating. The inside bar area has garage doors that were open, leading out to the upper patio. Even though it was a hot day, I sat under the pergola and it was surprisingly cool underneath! After sitting down, a staff member quickly came over and took my drink/food order. I tried a glass of the Sunshine White, which was delicious! It was on the sweeter side though. Keep in mind that they only sell wine by the glass on the menu, but they do have a store where you can buy bottles to go. I also ordered the Simply Cheese Plate, which came with sharp cheddar cheese, Jones Berry Chutney, and sea salt crackers. This was excellent! They also do have a "Light Fare" menu with things like a hummus plate, cheesecake, popcorn, etc. The service was fast and the staff were friendly. They had a "Bouquet Bar" set up where you could buy fresh cut flowers, as well as a small gift shop. Overall a very cool winery in Shelton, I would definitely recommend!

I love strawberry and blueberry picking at Jones during the summer! It is such a great…read morefamily-friendly outdoor activity. You can check their website for the field locations for picking, call their number for the daily crop report, and make your reservation online. We usually get the large berry box. It is quite large and takes my family of 4 adults a long time to pick, so take that into consideration when deciding what sized basket/box you get. In addition, since the large box can fit so much, be prepared to bake with your fruit or feed many hungry guests!

I just got to know about this place last year. I was surprised to see so many vegan options on…read moretheir menu. This is located in Ansonia where not many vegan options are around. It seems they have a food truck too, but I believe it was not operational during the winter. I tried a few options from here, all vegan, 3 different mini burgers for $10 (I don't see this option on their menu any more), sweet potato fries and onion rings. Everything tasted delicious. The eatery is more of a parking garage and it felt really cold during the winter. They have a bar and it's a self service place. There was only one employee taking the orders. Overall, we had a long wait time before we got our food. I will be back to enjoy the food as the weather is getting warm. I highly recommend this place to vegetarians and vegans.

Super cool concept, we were attracted in by the "food truck food" but in a restaurant like setting…read morewith tables. We ordered empanadas, onion rings, and 3 sliders to share. My husband ordered a cosmo from the bar, I just got a bottle of water. It was pretty expensive and the wait time was LONG. We were the only ones there when we arrived. The drink took at least 15 minutes to come out and was literally the smallest drink I've ever seen. The food took even longer, 20-25 minutes after ordering until it came out. We asked for ketchup, but they never brought it back out to us. There are no condiments or napkins available for self service. One bite of the empanadas and we were met with a strong rancid taste. Same with the onion rings. Completely inedible. I'm not sure if the food was bad or the oil had gone rancid but it was unacceptable. Sliders were ok. The hangover slider was disgusting with an egg patty on it that was easily 3-4 times as thick as the burger itself. Like an omelet. Usually when there's an egg on a burger it's a nice sunny side up fresh egg. This was gross, and it was brown. We took that off. The burger still had a funny flavor so we skipped eating the rest of it. The general tso's slider was good but other than that I had an overwhelming feeling like I was going to get sick from this food. We left the food mostly uneaten and left to go somewhere else. I would definitely not go back!

Trashiest hotel I've ever stayed at for the money. $170. Place is garbage literally. See the…read morepictures. It's 10:08pm as I write this and I can clearly hear the guy in the next room Arguing with god knows who. It's been 20 minutes now. Walls are paper thin. Don't stay here unless you're desperate like I was looking for a place to stay

This hotel offers basic accommodations. There are plenty of restaurants nearby. Situated near…read moremajor highways. There is ample parking.

This is my first time checking out Jones winery after visiting Jones farm's pumpkin patch. We…read moredecided to go for a wine testing while the non wine drinkers sat outside for some bites. They complained the menu was very limited and settled for chips and dip, dried fruit and nuts, and a mini pie. For $20 each, we get to taste 7 wines with a choice of dry or sweet and keep the souvenir wine glass. Our bartender had a very inviting smile. She was very knowledgeable in explaining the process, location, and hints of flavors for each one. The outside area is beautiful decorated with a water fall fountain and string lights. A gust a wind blew our glass and it broke in the paper bag. The staff was courteous to replace it. The vibe was grown and everyone was professional. I'd definitely come back.

The scenery here is amazing! The decor is beautiful! I ordered a nut & fruit bowl and a pumpkin…read morecheesecake. It's more of a snack kind of menu. My nephew ordered nachos w/ hummus dip to share. I came here w/ a whole bunch of my family. The waiter was attentive & very nice! The food came out in a bit (didn't wait too long). It was pretty busy. I wish on the on menu they put the fruits (fruit & nut bowl) were sun-dried. I thought it was fresh fruit. I knew something was up b/c it was only 3 bucks. I would have not got it. The pumpkin cheesecake was ok. The hummus dip & nachos were ok as well. Nothing spectacular. The winery is right next to where you can seat & take in the views. We sat under a giant,pretty gazebo. My sister, her bf,& my cousin all went to the wine tasting in the winery next door. They received a wine glass w/ the tasting.

Aquila's Nest is absolutely worth a visit. We sat in one of their cozy geodesic dome igloos which…read moremakes it such a fun and relaxed experience. The wine flight did not disappoint -- we tried the red, white & a combination, all solid pours. The cheese box is necessary if you're trying the flight ( or you can bring your own food). Highly recommend booking an igloo and making a night of it!

I saw this place on social media, and since I've been to vineyards before, I wanted to try it in…read morethe Fall. My friend and I booked an igloo (thankfully--we'll get to that). Aquila's gives a 30-minute grace period, which helped since the area gets very dark at night and the roads are narrow. I knew ahead of time there would be a lobster food truck and a live salsa band. When you arrive, you check in with the hostess, though there's no clear hostess stand since she's stationed at the end of the bar. The inside was crowded with no available seats, but we weren't there for the band anyway. Our igloo had a heater, but two would've been ideal. They recommend bringing a blanket, which I forgot, but it wasn't too cold--around the high 40s. We tried the "Sweet Wine Flight," which included Sparkling Rosé, Moscato, and white and red wine slushies. The white wine slushy was my favorite. It started raining while we were there, and everyone with fire pits cleared out, so I was extra glad we chose an igloo. They offered a cheese box, but it looked too small, so we stuck to drinks. Our server was polite and brought everything out quickly. Reservations give you two hours, and we had a great time. I like the variety of reservation options they offer. For suggestions: it would be nice to have a real charcuterie board instead of tiny cheese and veggie boxes. The indoor space could also be larger, especially for people coming for the live band, and there are no seats around the bar. Overall, though, it's a cozy spot, and I enjoyed the experience.

Jennifer and the entire Race Brook Country Club team were awesome to work with from beginning to…read moreend. Jennifer answered all our questions, replied quickly and coordinated the wedding day festivities, she did a great job. She is also patient, creative, and friendly. All of our guests complimented the service, food, and beauty of the venue. Thank you Jennifer and Race Brook!

I came here for a work event. The food was pretty good despite it clearly being mass produced…read more This place is so hard to find! I went there last year and drove around for almost 15 minutes looking for the entrance. It's really very hidden. The staff was kind of nonexistent when I went but the few I came across were friendly. GPS tries to make you enter through the golf course which is very pretty.