Living Well in Litchfield County, Connecticut

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Fino Wood Fired Pizza and Bar

A local restaurant who is influenced by the traditions of Pontelandolfo, Italy. They are known for their wood-fired pizza and countryside rustic decor. Fun fact, Fino was featured on Barstool Sports’ One Bite pizza review.

Fino Wood Fired Pizza and Bar
663 Main St, Watertown
860-238-5080

Martino’s Pizzaria

Best known for their Brooklyn Style Pizza, World Famous Ordinary Joe’s Wings, and delicious fried pickles. Yes, you read that correctly, fried pickles!

Martino’s Pizzaria

213 Davis St, Oakville (Watertown)

860-417-6111

 

G.W. Tavern

Once a 1850 Colonial home located off the beaten track is now a tavern serving American comfort food. Enjoy summers outside at the flagstone patio overlooking the Shepaug River or winter evenings inside beside the floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace surrounded by hand painted murals.

G.W. Tavern
20 Bee Brook Rd, Washington Depot
860-868-6633

Flemming’s Hidden Valley Restaurant

Founded in 2021, Flemming’s Hidden Valley Restaurant is becoming quite popular amongst the locals and known for revolutionizing the way people enjoy food. Their main goal is to provide their clientele with an unmatched experience, and bringing them unforgettable memories. Take a trip and meet the owner and Executive Chef Flemming Brown and Chef De Cuisine Ronald Santos!

Flemming’s Hidden Valley Restaurant
88 Bee Brook Road, Washington Depot
860-619-0027

Hidden Valley Preserve

Located Northeast of Washington Depot, Hidden Valley has 700 acres of mixed forests and meadows that overlap and offer around 17 miles of hiking trails with a variety of terrain. Points of interest are The HV Lookout, The Quartz Mine, The Thoreau Bridge, and The Pinnacle. All offer lovely views and great photo spots!

Hidden Valley Preserve 
198 Bee Brook Road, Washington Depot
860-868-9131

Steep Rock Preserve

Spreading around 1,000 acres, Steep Rock is the association’s largest preserve. Take in the flora and fauna along the flat trail that runs alongside the river’s edge, or venture through the old hemlock forests to the summits peak.

There is 3 main points of interest to checkout while exploring, Railroad Tunnel, Holiday House, and Steep Rock Summit.

Steep Rock Association
2 Tunnel Road, Washington Depot
860-868-9131

amArtHouse

Owned and curated  by Arthur Matuszewski, the gallery was recently opened in 2021. It was founded out of an appreciation for Contemporary and Modern Art artists who’ve yet to be discovered.

amArtHouse
1062 Bantam Road, Bantam
212-696-1807
Open by Appointment

Westbury Music

Founded by Michael Feola, Westbury Music offers lessons, repairs and the best musical instruments. They provide school rentals for every instrument.

Westbury Music

686 Main Street

Watertown

860-274-2878

 

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