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G.W. Tavern

December 1, 2012

If you want to enjoy fine, casual dining in an 1850 Colonial home located off the beaten track, then the G.W. Tavern is the spot for you. Whether its summer dining on a flagstone patio overlooking a river, or winter dining beside a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace, you will be sure to relish their seasonal specialties (fiddleheads and soft shells in the warm months to game and fowl throughout the winter). Surrounded by hand painted murals of the old town and farms, the interior is cozy, romantic, and comfortable and is a wonderful place to enjoy traditional American fare accompanied by either a specialty draft or bottled beer, or a glass of wine from their extensive wine list. Brunch is a big hit at the G.W. Live music. Weekly specials. Catering and full take out menu available. Reservations are strongly recommended.

20 Bee Brook Road, Washington Depot
860-868-6633
gwtavern.com

Hopkins Inn

December 1, 2012

Since 1847, this Lake Waramaug staple has offered fine dining including original Austrian cuisine as well as unique American fare. Guest rooms and the dining areas afford expansive views of the lake.

Hopkins Inn
22 Hopkins Rd, Warren
860-868-7295

The White Horse Country Pub

December 1, 2012

This New Preston favorite offers dining patios with a lovely view of a natural waterfall and an extensive English pub menu with something for everyone. Their sumptuous menu includes filet mignon benedict, creme brulee french toast, and other mouthwatering dishes. From their house signature burger and black diamond burger to their salmon burger and veggie burger, there is a burger here for everyone. 

White Horse Country Pub
258 New Milford Turnpike, New Preston
860-868-1496

Winvian

December 1, 2012

A remarkable experience unfolds each evening in the fire-lit dining rooms of Winvian Farm’s restaurant, where simplicity and indulgence artfully converge to create the ultimate fine dining experience. Chef Chris Eddy creates fresh and spontaneous farm-to-table menus with seasonal ingredients from nearby farms. Daily dinner service 5-10 pm except Tuesday.

Winvian
155 Alain White Rd.
860-567-9600

Bantam Pizza & Restaurant

December 1, 2012

Around the county there are lots of spots where you can find great old fashioned pizza at reasonable prices, but nothing quite like Bantam Pizza & Restaurant. At this local, homey and comfortable restaurant, one taste of their pizza and you’ll be sure to go back for more. Excellent service, polite staff, and a great central location.

Bantam Pizza
768 Bantam Rd., Bantam
860-567-3357

Executive Cuisine

November 11, 2012

Everything is made with fresh ingredients at Executive Cuisine, a corporate flight catering, wedding catering and a gourmet deli. This is a top notch venue that offers a wide selection of prepared sandwiches and salads as well as items from local purveyors, sophisticated entrees, sides and desserts. Specials are offered daily as well as custom menus that can be catered to your liking.

Executive Cuisine
12 Elm St.
860-350-4884

Sweeets

November 11, 2012

Yes, Sweeets is the correct spelling. Indulge in confections from this quaint little shop where candies and chocolates from all over the world abound. Moreover, the exquisite packaging makes these treats ideal gifts. For true nostalgic pleasure, try the old-fashioned penny candy or handmade marshmallows.

Sweeets
13 East Shore Rd., New Preston
860-868-3388

Anne Gallagher Catering

November 11, 2012

Dubbed “the Alice Waters of the Northwest Corner,” Anne Gallagher Catering has been creating culinary masterpieces for the region for years. An advocate of helping to bring fresh, locally grown foods to the area school’s lunch program, Anne is one of the founders of the Plow to Plate program, an initiative that combines hospital leadership and community-based programs to promote local foods and agriculture as a means to well-being and disease prevention. Using seasonal, local and organic foods, Anne will create original menus to suite each occasion, from cocktail parties, weddings, to dinner parties.

Anne Gallagher Catering
860-921-8304
annegallagher24@gmail.com

The Venetian Restaurant

November 11, 2012

Nestle into a cozy booth and savor fresh, homemade pasta (made on the premises from old family recipes from Abruzzo) at the well established Italian Venetian Restaurant. Their ravioli, seafood risotto, and Caesar salad are particularly outstanding. The decor is formal and picturesque with large murals of Venice, upholstered booths, a tin ceiling, and stylish, old-fashioned light fixtures. A good place to linger over your meal with a glass of wine and good conversation. Nice salads. Prix fixe dinner is available. Reservations required on weekends.

The Venetian
52 East Main St
860-489-8592

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