What's behind the Green Door?…read more Well, I remember a song from my childhood called "Green Door" -it had a honky-tonk piano sound and I kind of remember it got some radio play in the early '60s. I also remember there was a porno movie named "Behind the Green Door". It was a big deal in 1972 and "starred" Marilyn Chambers -the Ivory Snow girl. Fast Forward to today. What's Behind the Green Door up in Collinsville, CT? A very nice restaurant known as the Green Door Restaurant. It's the house restaurant at Bridge Street Live - a music and entertainment venue on the Farmington River in the funky little town of Collinsville. We had dinner at the Green Door tonight and had a pretty favorable experience. We sat outside on the deck and enjoyed a pretty view of the River and enjoyed a singer and his acoustic guitar. So what kind of food might one find behind their Green Door? The menu had seven appetizers ranging from a $6 soup to an $18 Charcuterie Board, three salads ranging from $10 to $14 with a protein add-on between $8-$10 more, five sandwiches with a side for $13 or $14, six personal pizzas ($10-$15), and eight entrees ranging from $14 - $34. We shared a Hummus platter ($10) served with pita wedges, grape tomatoes, carrot and celery sticks, and broccoli florets. The hummus with Roasted Red Pepper was very good, the veggies were cold and crisp, and the pita bread was soft and warm. Not a bad value for ten bucks, but the actual amount of hummus wasn't very generous. I ordered one of the entrees - a Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna Bowl for $18. It was a big serving of six tuna slices with red quinoa & buckwheat, maybe two dozen crispy chickpeas, shaved carrots, sliced avocado, and arugula with a herb lemon dressing. The dish tasted great and was a pretty good value, considering the large serving. We also ordered a Reuben Sandwich ($14) of shaved corned beef, Thousand Island dressing, house made sauerkraut, and Fontina cheese, on Marbled Rye. The sandwich tasted great (especially the bread) but the weak link was the quantity of corned beef - not nearly enough. My Diet Coke $3 and that price speaks for itself -it was high. Our modest dinner ran around $47 (after tax) and I didn't really feel our overall value was there. Yes, the view was nice, the service was friendly, and the menu was varied. If you're attending a show at Bridge Street, it does make a lot of sense to eat here as a convenience. Otherwise, I'm not really convinced to go through that Green Door again.

Great place to watch a concert. Down side is that the beer…read moresection is very dated. No craft beers, just your basic Bud, seasonal Sam Adams, etc.

I've been to Art Buzz twice now, and I absolutely love it! It's so much fun, and I appreciate how…read moreit goes beyond the typical paint-and-sip class. At Art Buzz, you're encouraged to be creative with your paintings, which means you have the flexibility to choose your colors and add your own personal spin to your art. It's a unique experience and different from any other paint-and- sip classes I've been to.

Had a really fun time with my friends at the Galentine's / Outside The Lines class! As a novice…read morepainter, the instructor was easy to follow and super helpful. I loved the piece I created and it was really cool to see how everyone's painting had their own unique look. I liked mine so much, that I opted to buy the picture frame so it was ready to hang up when I got home. The price for the class was also super reasonable and it's great that you can BYOB. Can't wait to come back for another girls' night out!

Glazed is such a gem! The staff are super helpful with tips and tricks, you really feel like you…read morecan create your wildest ideas. The space is huge, perfect for large gatherings or parties, and the selection is incredible, from decorative pieces to kitchenware and cute tchotchkes. I'm obsessed with my little duck and would definitely recommend for a fun outing.

Had the absolute best time and experience! Staff were helpful in explaining what to do, and made…read moresure to mention to not feel bad asking them questions. We came with a big group of 10 which we reserved the table, a few of us have never painted pottery before. Glazed had an abundance of options from plates to pet bowls, spoon rests, margarita glasses, holiday options, vases, you name it they have it! For beginners like me they also have stencils that one can use. Can't wait to pick up my finished piece!

I love Parkville Market. There are so many options, and it is great for family fun, something…read morecasual, or those days when you want to do a girl-dinner-style meal and get a little bit of everything. You can have fries, sushi, mini chicken wings, ceviche, fried Oreos, and whatever else you are in the mood for. The sky is the limit here. Some things can be costly some are steals. It is also a great place to watch sports when there is a big game on because there is that shared energy from everyone in the space. I also appreciate that there are many gluten-free options, clean restrooms, and fun drinks. Overall, Parkville Market is one of those easy, reliable places where everyone can find something they want.

Parkville Market is indeed smaller than other food halls and that not terrible. They have a variety…read moreof vendors to choose from and there's always something else to try. There are bars on either end of the hall in the middle of the room and there's an additional bar upstairs, The Local as well. Whether it's sweets, Jamaican, Japanese, Taiwanese, Puerto Rican, BBQ and more, there's something for you. The second floor has additional seating, convenient of larger groups and separated by walls making it a little more private and cozy for gatherings. There is a QR code to access the vendors online and push an order through too. It's a neat convent and can never go wrong. Service over all is convenient and the value is enough for whatever is on your price range.

They close on a whim. Hours are posted to 1 am. Saw a bunch of folks in the bar and the sign said…read moreopen. Door locked at 11:50 and the waitress was quite abrupt says they were leaving because it was dead with several folks still inside. Bogus.

I had the Brisket Burger and it was amazing. Ive had alot of Brisket Burgers in my life and this is…read moredefinitely the best. I had a long island and it was pretty. More on the sweeter side which u would prefer. I will definitely be back when I'm in town.

What a great find!!…read more We hadn't been antiquing in a while and wanted to try some place new. We'd searched a few places by the coast (Old Saybrook area) and some places closer to Hartford (Avon, Canton areas). Definitely recommend heading out to Coventry to check this place out. Great art selection, great pottery, and very reasonable prices. And super friendly service - the owner gave us some history some of the pieces.

Nice merchandise, somewhat reasonable prices, but service is agressive and unfriendly. I picked a…read moreFrench Coffee Press off the shelf and the clerk took it out of my hands telling me that it is the floor model and I couldn't have it. Then she pursued me throughout the storing offering to order it for me. By then, I was afraid to buy anything. I ended up Buying the same coffee press at T.J. Maxx for half the price. Nobody to harass me at T.J. Maxx. So, I'd say they're worse than T-J. Maxx.

We went shopping here, so this review is for the store and not its cooking classes, which we…read moreunderstand get rather a mixed reaction. We came away quite positive about the stock and the staff. And we did make some purchases including several lovely pasta bowls and several utensils. Not a big haul, but one with products we can use and which we thought were fairly priced. You can find lots of items in this roomy store, from coffee makers to aprons, from mixers to cutting knives, and even some prepared edibles. It's all attractively and conveniently laid out. As mentioned, the staff was upbeat and helped us without delay including doing some needed good wrapping on breakable items. The store is located in the Shoppes at Farmington Valley shopping area, and remember, it's upscale not outlet. The cooking class area is really very attractive, but we didn't take any classes.

I stopped in here today on a whim and couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised…read more This place is a hidden gem . The owner Beth and another woman working there were so pleasant. They had a amazing assortment of everything. Vintage jewelry to southwestern . Prices were outstanding. Home furnishings from classy to cabin to lakeside cottage. This is a great place to spend a few hours .

As I've gotten older I'm starting to appreciate antiques and vintage items. I'm always on the…read morelookout for some cool pearls or a Chanel purse. My dream find would be a vintage Chanel but that hasn't happened yet so I continue wandering through antique shops. I love the feel and the history behind each piece. It's always cool to imagine what the previous owner was like. I don't really seek out high end pieces simply because I don't have the funds but I do like finding items with tags. I wandered into this shop this weekend and had a blast. I will have to admit they have TONs and TONs of scary looking dolls. Collectible dolls have a spooky feel to them. Side street parking. The area is beautiful to walk around but I wish there was more shops there. If more shops were around this would be a great place to spend an entire day. Street parking is permitted for up to 2 hours. If you go over that and get a ticket bring your ticket with receipt in and it magically disappears. I didn't have any issues with parking but it's nice to know. Overall this place is amazing for those looking for an afternoon of sorting. I like that this shop doesn't smell like OLD people stuff. Prices are a tad higher than what I'm used to. I found some cool salt and pepper shakers.