I love Sardilli's produce and dinner boxes! I don't want to say anything good has come out of the…read morepandemic, but in a way, it's never been easier to be a consumer. Businesses like Sardilli's make Covid life much easier by bringing us top notch groceries in a safe setting and making dining at home all the time even fun. Sardilli's, which supplies restaurants in normal times, has pivoted to provide household consumers with CSA-style boxes of produce, dairy, and meat available for pickup weekly on Wednesday mornings. You can choose from a variety of options: fruit only, fruit and vegetables, berries only (which is great for my berry-eating two-year old), a dairy box, and meat box. Most innovative is the dinner box. Sardilli's partners with local restaurants to produce a family style meal for four for, I think, about $55. The Take 5 (a Hartford business lunch/ catering joint) box was a tremendous deal and was delicious--it included salad, Italian wedding soup, a rich and complicated chicken/ eggplant main course, pasta, and biscotti. The Max Downtown box--which sells out really fast--was also delicious and a great deal. The produce boxes also contain high-quality produce which is much more reliable than the quality you get from grocery store delivery or curbside pickup. The whole pickup process is smooth and efficient. You can find the weekly box contents listed on the Sardilli site or on instagram or Facebook.

During the Covid closings, Sardilli's rose to the occasion and offered veggie, fruit, veggie/fruit…read morecombo boxes and more recently their fish box. The curbside pickup in Hartford (Locust Street) was so organized, seamless and safe. I was in and out of the lot in under 5 minutes. The on line ordering was easy and I got everything promised. The veggies I received were fresh and lasted 2 weeks in my fridge. The fish was excellent. I believe they have a dairy box too. I am thrilled to have this option.

A cute weekly local farmers market close to my work that I love to head to in the summer for fresh…read moreproduce and other locally made products. It's centrally located to the 84 and close to the Capitol. The Firebox is nearby but they also have several food trucks that park during the warmer months. A great way to support your local farmer and small business.

Wonderful setup, wonderful vendors and quality local products…read more I went to the farmers' market last week to pick up some produce (fresh peaches for the grill!) and left with my fill of fruits, veggies, vegan goodies, handmade soaps and a renewed appreciation for the farmers and artisans in this fabulous community. If you have time, get your tush over to the market on Thurs afternoons. You'll find tents of live music, tons of local goodies (grass fed meats, cheeses, baked goods, etc), and representation from great organizations (even the Community Farm of Simsbury was there!) Such a nice late morning/early afternoon break!

very very friendly.. beautiful plants and great produce!!…read morecant wait to go back and grab more plants!!

A lot but more than what you would expect from a farm market. Very organized, clean/neat and lots…read moreof produce to pick from. Prices were reasonable. Lots of stock on hand. Plenty of parking.

Cute farm with a very decent corn maze! They are closing at 5 every day I believe for now, so make…read moresure you give yourself plenty of time to find all the hidden stamps in the maze. Not a very good year for the pumpkins according to the staff so don't expect to take pictures in the pumpkin patch. They do have however a cute area setup in the front with a few props. I wished they had some apple cider or donuts for sale. Maybe next year. If you are looking for a place to eat, I recommend Square Peg Pizzeria up the street.

This place is adorable! I was expecting to see little flower nymphs peeking…read moreat me from behind the vast selection of plants. I love how they've taken a small space and made the most with it. A feast for the eyes. Plants, flowers, cookies, gifts.

I'm an out-of-towner, who was staying in Windsor, CT for a period of a week & stopped by for some…read moregroceries. Honestly, I was surprised at how high the prices were- but what also took me aback was the staff (cashiers), who were not particularly friendly nor were they willing to show me where things were located in the store- when I asked! Upon check-out, I actually had to coax the 2nd cashier to help me bag the groceries; she was just standing around doing nothing! I think next time, I'll stick to Big Y...

Love Harken's for so many reasons. I was making a batch of sausage and peppers and they have the…read morebest selection of inexpensive peppers perfect for frying! All their produce is fresh and often much cheaper than grocery stores. Their outdoor stuff is great too!

I love a good Asian market. This one has been on my list for sometime now. It is smaller than the…read moreother ones in the surrounding area but still has a lot of good stuff. The parking area is large and offers Plenty of parking. It definitely has that fishy smell when you first walk in, but feel that means you can tell the fish is fresh. They have everything from rice to sauces and unique fruits and vegetables, that I haven't seen anywhere else. I enjoyed walking around, looking at everything and the prices were really good. The ice cream near the check out register was my favorite find!

Appletree is an international grocery store located in West Hartford. It's smaller scale than the…read morenearby Asian market but it seemed to have most of the necessities. Parking was plentiful in the plaza. Once you walk in, you get that Asian market odor lol. There's a very clean, organized, and with lots of variety fish counter. I definitely would buy my seafood there. There were produce with a variety of different fruits and veggies that you can't find in your typical grocery store; I purchased some rambutan on this visit. There were seasonings, a small selection of noodles, and other products. It's not just Asian items but Latin, Caribbean, African, and more. There were dairy products and a bunch of snacks too. Service was good and it wasn't too crowded in there. Overall, a good spot to get some ethnic food items.

Love this place. Delicious, quality products and wonderfully friendly service. The vegetarian…read morepatty's are amazing as are the scones and gingerbread cookies!

Loved it! I'm not…read morevegan but I am consciously trying to eat healthier. I had first heard about this spot from a YouTube review on 'Mostly Healthy Food Reviews', and my vegan friend Shanta was raving about it too. Then another good review on YouTube by Eric on 'The Hungry Road'. So I had to check it out. I purchased 2 patties but one was certainly filling enough for lunch. My favorite hands down was the curry chickpea zucchini. It was a flavor explosion of veggies that was amazing. They also have a fridge full of patties packaged up for you to take home and bake. They had a dessert box too and today's special was pumpkin coco bread. The lucky couple in front of me grabbed the last two. Glad I live close enough to drop in regularly now.

Great corn. No service. Put money in the box. Don't know how long this will last. They place corn…read moreout there 3 or 4 times a day.

August means I go to Gutt family farm for the best, freshest corn. Have been going here for years &…read moreI always tell people about it. So now, I've decided to write a "formal" review. Supermarket corn is ok, however, driving up to the farm stand & seeing someone walking in from the field with a basket of just harvested corn is the best. They have 3 kinds: silver queen ( that's what I call it), all light kernels - very delicate; butter-sugar which is a mix of the yellow & light color kernels ( my all-time favorite), and the all yellow - very good too. There are other veggies here too and flowers. Totally worth the ride over even if you live outside of Glastonbury.

What a great way to start a Saturday at 6am wirh walking among the 100s of blooming creatures of…read morebotanical origin! Not the price they were a year ago, they offer freshness, decent prices and tax free, However no credit cards accepted. One can haggle if it is close to 9:30 AM closing and if you plan to buy in quantity. No one is unkind and these are the original growers that all hail from Connecticut farms. I is great to support our own and what beats the fragrance of the flowers that fill the car as you head home to create a beautul something? Bring a wagon or good walking shoes as you will make a lot of "to the car" walks as you gather the variety of offered items. Most things are cheaper than found at Lowes or Home Depot and it is fun to listen to folks talk/brag about their purchases. ...and easy to each off I-91 !!!

Another Great Fall Day meeting and supporting Connecticut Farming at its Best. Remember the Hours…read morewe missed the Organic Garlic. But Came home with Eggplants, Double Yoked Eggs, Candy-cane Peppers, and Onions. Social Distancing and Open Market.

I've always thought of Ajo for lunch and I'm not sure how I missed their great breakfast. On my…read morequest do not continue being judged for disliking eggs, I ordered a Mexican breakfast burrito. Man, that burrito was banging! I really liked the salsa, it complemented the steak and eggs very well. I also got the yogurt with fruit and honey, which was so refreshing for after my workout. The service is really friendly and I would say there is a bit of a wait but it's because your food is being prepped per order. They don't offer any grilled items on Friday so just be mindful if that's what you're looking for. There are plenty of seats in the Statehouse Square cafeteria but a limited number of outlets.

I stopped into Ajamo after a nice walk and seeing the Yelp reviews. I wanted a healthy salad and…read moreAjamo popped up. It's located inside the State House food court with lots of indoor seating. I was warmly greeted and looked over the menu overhead. I ended up ordering a build your own salad as well as the bangkok express. Both were quickly assembled with the fresh looking ingredients. The salads were very good. I particularly enjoyed the bangkok express. The sesame tofu really brought it together. I enjoyed my salads from Ajamo. Quick, tasty, friendly service will bring me back in the future.