Went back today for lunch after our exploratory visit last Saturday, Only 8 of us plus driver for…read morethis trip. Weather was perfect and there was plenty of space for us; they told me that Thursday lunchtime was the best for a group. Most of us sat at one of the round booths with two eating outside. Most purchased their lunches from Small State Provisions with the Jambon Beurre the most ordered. Others inside had the Salmon Toast or Spicy Roast Beef. Outsiders ordered from Twin Beaks and had the Caesar Salad Fried Chicken Wrap. Everyone enjoyed what they had and all commented on the size of offerings and great price level. Cafē Pausa served most drink orders. They were amazed at the service and truly astounded that there was free water! Many commented they when they had family visitors at the retirement community they would ask to be taken there for lunch again. A very successful day which will be put on our schedule to come back as a group in some months to come. They all felt very welcome which is not always the reaction to a group of elders coming for a lunch date. PS: I brought back a chocolate chip cookie again as they are delectable and also got a Charcuterie Box to go which will be my meal tomorrow.

This is the best smash burger you'll ever have in your life. Order the patio-bition burger - a…read morecustom burger combining two of their available burger options. Thank me later. Their patio is the best..anywhere. Families, dogs, dates, office gatherings, it's always bumpin. My favorite place to pet a dog and make a friend. The owners are a pillar of community. The event calendar is nonstop - trivia nights, food drives, fundraisers, local bands, sports, blind date with a book, vegan pop ups, seasonal drinks.. every small business and every interest is accounted for. Hands down my favorite place to be.. on any night of the week.

My lobster roll was delicious! Of course it was made to order, so it came out hot and buttery, but…read morethe bun complemented it so well! There was such a good amount of lobster in the roll as well for it being about $40. The chunks of lobster were a good size and texture. It took about 15 minutes for it to be ready and the woman who runs the truck is so funny and personable. There are picnic tables available, and oversized chair for photo ops, and you can walk directly down to hop on some kayaks if that's your vibe. Worth visiting!

The rolls with just enough butter on the lobster,the grilled cheese is just awesome. I even brought…read moresome home and froze the sandwiches. Still good a month later. I live in Massachusetts and it's a 40 minute ride to you guys,but it's worth every minute. The service is quick,the servers a very nice,and did I say how good the food is?!....AWESOME

Food always is good and fresh! The churros are amazing. The quesadillas were very tasty.read more

I have been hearing about this food truck for a while now so I decided to check it out. I've heard…read morethere Birria Tacos were delicious so I only came for the Birria Tacos. As I approached the food truck, I was immediately greeted by the staff. I ordered Birria Tacos and one of the staff members asked me if I wanted anything to drink and he asked me did I want to try a juice they made. The juice was called Passion Fruit Juice and as I sampled the juice, it was so refreshing so I ordered a cup. The Birria Tacos were delicious, flavorful, crispy, and the cheese melt was just the right amount of cheese. A lot of places cannot make Birria Tacos but these Birria Tacos were right on the money. One thing I love about them is their presentation. The Passion Fruit Juice came with a strawberry that looked like a rose. When I'm in the area I will definitely be back again to visit there food truck

Mama Nena Food Truck has always been a staple at GastroPark. Whether I'm there at daytime or in the…read moreevening it's always there with its beaming colors, ready to feed the guests. It wasn't until last night when I tried something from their menu for the first time. I got the Fried Calamari. The little basket was $9.99. We had to wait for no more than 15 minutes for the buzzer to go off. Unfortunately these were a disappointment. The calamari was very oily and cold. There were also some fried zucchini, and maybe some peppers. The red sauce for dipping was good, but would've been better if the calamari was decent. There was a vinegary under taste which I didn't mind. The bottom line is it didn't taste or look fresh or appetizing. There might be other tasty options at Mama Nena.

I wanted to share feedback about my lunch today. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. I…read moreordered the Brussel sprouts and the chicken pinchos -- the food was extremely oily and didn't taste fresh. I only ate a small amount before throwing it out, and I actually felt sick afterward. This was a waste of my lunch break, and definitely not enjoyable. I really hope the quality can be improved, because right now the food is not at the level it should be.

Went to the gastropark and found this gem around lunch. They have a variety of delicious…read moresandwiches to choose from that were all very well priced. We got two Il Paesano sandwiches with Prosciutto, mozzarella, mayonnaise, arugula, balsamic glaze on ciabatta roll. The sandwhiches were well filled and you can tell the mozzarella was just made. Highly recommend trying these out and I can't wait to try out more!

I recently visited GastroPark at Friday lunchtime, and a cute little green trailer with a…read morered-stamped famous Italian boot caught my eye. It was the Calabria Mia ("CM") Truck, which I've previously noticed on GastroPark schedule. At least when I visited, they were serving sandwiches ranging from $7.95 to $9.95. I ordered the $9.95 "Lo Speciale" with Salame, tomato sauce, mozzarella and spicy Calabrian peppers. I'm not sure if the sandwich is called "Lo Speciale" or that just means it was "The Special". In any event, it was on a 4 inch-ish by 4 inch-ish artisan style roll. I liked my sandwich. Each component seemed very high quality, and the flavors and amounts were well balanced. The Calabrian peppers packed manageable heat. I'm not sure everybody is going to see CM's sandwiches like I did. Many people are used to CT Style Giant Grinders with many levels of meats, toppings and condiments in a huge grinder roll for around $10. CM's sandwich had thin, but impactful, layers of each ingredient. Some people will see the CM sandwich, at $9.95, and note that it's maybe 1/8th of "the stuff" of a Giant Grinder. Mind you, CM is not going for that. They care more about the quality of the ingredients. I'm sure after reading this paragraph, you already know how you're going to feel about Calabria Mia. They have my recommendation, but they won't be for everyone. 4 Stars

Stopped by their truck at Gastro Park and got 2 steak and shrimp burritos with a buddy - they were…read morefantastic. Whole shrimp, lots of steak, and perfectly cooked rice with home made tortillas made for an excellent meal. Most dishes are around 20 dollars and the food is worth it. Will definitely visit again!

Stopped by GastroPark for a pop up and my friend was going on about how great the tacos were from…read morethis truck: specifically Birria. I'm not sure if it's because I waited to get home and maybe it was an off day, but I wasn't a fan of the tacos. Even with the consume, it was pretty flavorless. I've had better tacos for less unfortunately. The cook time was long so it's great to know it's being freshly made! My mom got a quesadilla and said it was alright so maybe I'd try that next time if I tried them again.

Zucchini Blossoms fried Tempura Style stuffed with cheese, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with…read morepistachios - whenever I see this on a menu I always order it because they're hard to find. I'm in everytime I take a bite. Treva has it as an appetizer in West Hartford. I think the $12 price point for these was a bit much. With that being said, the Buffalo Chicken Dip was $12 and you got WAY more bang for your buck so I'd suggest that if you're hungry. It's not winning any awards out here but it'll get the job done Truffle Mac & Cheese bites were pretty affordable. Not my favorite , but good news you can taste the truffle which isn't always the case. I give 5 stars because for a food truck they do a pretty good job - the menu has a lot of great options and I'd be down to try their other offerings next time I see them around.

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!

I am a huge fan of New England Coffee. I have actually gotten to know the owner Jason a bit, and…read morehe's a great human. He's incredibly passionate about what he does, and it comes across in every aspect of New England Coffee. From the atmosphere and comfortable space, to the extremely friendly customer service from either himself, Gavin or any of the others (whose names I have yet to memorize), to the delicious drinks. They recently relocated their primary cafe to Factory Square in Southington, and I have been twice since the reopening. They are back as good, if not better, than ever. For me, the way to go is any of their house made syrups. They change seasonally and utilize fresh and mostly local ingredients. For example, their vanilla plum syrup is here as long as it is plum season and they can source local plums that meet their standards. That is what I had in my most recent latte, with their brown sugar cold foam on top. The flavor was mild, but definitely present and very tasty. The cold foams are always a highlight. Terrific consistency. A bit frothy while still have plenty of body, and the flavors always come through. I also really loved their take on a pumpkin spice latte. Super deep and developed pumpkin flavor. Just enough warm spices that aren't the slightest bit bitter. The same brown sugar cold foam. That was exceptional. Any berry syrups are always delicious. Both the peanut butter and toasted marshmallow cold foams over the summer were super yummy and standouts as well. I order a cold brew almost as often as a latte. I've only ever ordered an iced drink. I do normally order larger drinks, so my only wish is that they offered larger sizes than 16 oz, but that's just me personally, and not even a critique. Stellar business, and one you just want to root for. Easy to love. Amazing team. A must try.

"Nothing you could say could tear me away from my guy…read moreNothing you could do, 'cause I'm stuck like glue to my guy" (Mary Wells) We took a morning coffee break, and had a wonderful time chatting, relaxing, sipping our drinks, and enjoying the friendly, mellow, and very chill atmosphere at the Café by New England Coffee Guy. They have plenty of seating, some upholstered furniture and we saw a few Friday morning telecommuters working on their laptops and sipping their coffees. Our order was a Chai Latte and a Cold Brew - each was $5. The pours were very large, and I swear that my cold brew was the very best I've ever had. I love coffee, drinking it hot or cold, and what I had here is in my all-time Top Five Percent. It was that good. I had a sip of my wife's Chai Latte and thought it was excellent as well. What really impressed me were the flavors of both drinks- not overpowering, but strong enough to appreciate them. The Coffee Guy has it all - specialty coffees, matcha, chai, espresso drinks, and pastries and sweet treats to pair with your coffee cup. We couldn't resist grabbing a few on our way out, and we took home a box with a Spinach croissant, iced blueberry scone, and a cruffin (croissant/muffin hybrid). We loved our visit to the Coffee Guy, and I was so impressed by the total experience, I just subscribed to their newsletter. So the next time we're looking for a midday break or afternoon pick-me-up..... I know a guy!

They were catering at the Hartford hospital and I chose to go with the jerk chicken burger. My…read moregoodness gracious it was literally the best burger I've ever had jeez. Super juicy and lots of flavor, and the burger came out really quickly in just 4 minutes. This burger won't let you down.

The Salt & Pepper Food Truck that I've seen at New Park Brewing recently visited my office. I…read moreordered a Falafel burger, which had a huge falafel patty and it was topped with arugula, cucumbers, red onion marmalade, and Vegan Ranch. It was served on a potato roll. It was really good. I loved the combination of textures, and flavors. I would definitely order it again. 4.5 Stars

Serving some of the best vegan and vegetarian recipes around, I love all things Amor!…read more I first found Gabriella and Mal, married co-owners of Amor, at the Coventry Regional Farmers Market. Fell in love with their brand, attitude, and food. Their delightful and rotating menu features entrees, salads, sides and desserts made with local and organic ingredients. To this day, the "Un-Beet-Able" veggie burger is still my favorite. The meatballs, veggie summer rolls and tacos (all vegan) are all super good, but those are only available from time to time. Most recently, I was able to try their take on poutine, SO good! Amor also whips up some flavorful and decadent desserts too, so keep an eye out for those when you have the chance!

Amor knows how to do a food truck! Not only is this company woman-owned, but all the food is fresh,…read moresustainable, vegetarian, non-GMO'd... all those great foodie buzzwords you're looking for. For $10, I got the BBQ 'Chicken' Banh Mi, which was absolutely delicious and could beat out a real meat banh mi any day. Not only was it a generous portion, it also came with some potatoes and homemade ketchup. The colors in my container were just beautiful. I'll have to go back to take a photo!