If your cruising thru some of the ghetto areas of New London, then you should stop at the Terrace Bakery on Jefferson Ave. Its a sort of off green building across from the produce place. To get there early enough you can buy some artisan breads while they are still warm, but they sell out quick.
They also do a variety of huge over stuffed grinders, I have yet to see a person finish a large in one meal. The sandwiches are good and they are on great fresh bread. Prices are low and you can't go hungry here.
Its in the ghetto and its cheap, the breads are great and grinders are tastey. 6/10 because I hate being in the ghetto.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Chipotle- Hunt Valley, MD
On the way back from a Florida my road trip took a mild detour thru the Carolinas and up the inland route. Just as I got hungry I saw a huge sign visible from the highway that said "Chipotle" in huge letters and I was sold. I got off the next exit and we navigated towards the sign. Turns out Chipotle is a chain of tree-hugger friendly tacos and burritos, that are made with organic ingredients that are locally sourced and meats from family run farms.
The interior is decorated in a modern industrial flair, with corrugated steel walls, exposed HVAC, lots of bare wood and stainless steel.
For a chain, the food is absolutely fantastic. The meats are seasoned perfectly the salsas and guacamole are made in the restaurant every day. And your plate is assembled while you watch to your specs. The prices are very reasonable and the seem to be popping up all over. I hit one located at 112 Shawan Road Hunt Valley, MD 21031but there are many more listed on the web.
I give them 7/10, not shabby for a chain.
Check them out www.chipotle.com
The interior is decorated in a modern industrial flair, with corrugated steel walls, exposed HVAC, lots of bare wood and stainless steel.
For a chain, the food is absolutely fantastic. The meats are seasoned perfectly the salsas and guacamole are made in the restaurant every day. And your plate is assembled while you watch to your specs. The prices are very reasonable and the seem to be popping up all over. I hit one located at 112 Shawan Road Hunt Valley, MD 21031but there are many more listed on the web.
I give them 7/10, not shabby for a chain.
Check them out www.chipotle.com
Clam's- Old Lyme, CT
Clam's opened in the building Vacated by infamous Silo at 100 Shore Road in Old Lyme.
The layout is very different as is the atmosphere, no longer is it the bar with Coke in the bathroom and standing urine on the floor, it is a clean and well designed restaurant, that's nicely decorated (and the bathrooms are completely renovated).
Plenty of parking and a bar with decent liquor make it a great place for a cocktail and some snacks. The dinner menu is standard fair for this area and reasonably priced. I was hoping they would be the new breakfast place in town, however that seems to be limited to weekends.
The food over a variety of visits has been largely inconsistent. When the food is good is great and on the off days, Id rather run over the bridge to Mac Donald's. The staff has always been very pleasant and its never crowded. Breakfast menu is a little steeply priced and the corn beef hash I'm positive came from can :(
Inconsistency hits them pretty hard as do the high breakfast prices, the best I can offer is 5/10
The layout is very different as is the atmosphere, no longer is it the bar with Coke in the bathroom and standing urine on the floor, it is a clean and well designed restaurant, that's nicely decorated (and the bathrooms are completely renovated).
Plenty of parking and a bar with decent liquor make it a great place for a cocktail and some snacks. The dinner menu is standard fair for this area and reasonably priced. I was hoping they would be the new breakfast place in town, however that seems to be limited to weekends.
The food over a variety of visits has been largely inconsistent. When the food is good is great and on the off days, Id rather run over the bridge to Mac Donald's. The staff has always been very pleasant and its never crowded. Breakfast menu is a little steeply priced and the corn beef hash I'm positive came from can :(
Inconsistency hits them pretty hard as do the high breakfast prices, the best I can offer is 5/10
Bobby's Place 2 Old Lyme, CT
Located next to the Old Arcade on Hartford Ave in Old Lyme is Bobby's Place 2. Bobby's is a great place for quick food on the go. It seems to be a favorite among the cops and EMS in Old Lyme, as you can always seem to find something with flashing lights in front of Bobby's.
I have surfed their menu a bit and haven't yet been disappointed. The menu is like a page of my fathers favorite foods. Mostly hot dogs, Italian Sausages, pulled pork sandwiches and chowder.
All were decent and worth the asking price. The owners daughter works frequently and is very personable and pleasant. Seating is limited to 6 bar stools outside the order window, but during peak bikini season it provides for what some of the guys call a great view. If you go be sure to get the Hot sausage with peppers and onions. Not gourmet, but neither is the price.
For cheap artery-clogging eats and bidding watching at its finest 6.5/10
I have surfed their menu a bit and haven't yet been disappointed. The menu is like a page of my fathers favorite foods. Mostly hot dogs, Italian Sausages, pulled pork sandwiches and chowder.
All were decent and worth the asking price. The owners daughter works frequently and is very personable and pleasant. Seating is limited to 6 bar stools outside the order window, but during peak bikini season it provides for what some of the guys call a great view. If you go be sure to get the Hot sausage with peppers and onions. Not gourmet, but neither is the price.
For cheap artery-clogging eats and bidding watching at its finest 6.5/10
Porky Pete's Essex, CT
Adjacent to a gas station and next to Cliff's Quality eats in the town of essex you will find Porky Pete's. A small BBQ joint. They have the standard BBQ fair, pulled pork and BBQ chicken and ribs.
With a variety of sides available Ala carte.
The food has a great smoke flavor and the well seasoned pork butts usually spend 14-16 hours in their smoker. The pulled pork is great, however you need to ask for sauce if you like it that way as it is served dry. After eating tons of different BBQ, I will say that theirs is good and some of the best in Connecticut, but still isn't North Carolina buy any stretch. I was not a fan of the corn bread, but I tend to like mine a little sweet. I have been to Pete's many times and feel their prices are on the high side of fair, but worth a try.
A Solid 7/10.
With a variety of sides available Ala carte.
The food has a great smoke flavor and the well seasoned pork butts usually spend 14-16 hours in their smoker. The pulled pork is great, however you need to ask for sauce if you like it that way as it is served dry. After eating tons of different BBQ, I will say that theirs is good and some of the best in Connecticut, but still isn't North Carolina buy any stretch. I was not a fan of the corn bread, but I tend to like mine a little sweet. I have been to Pete's many times and feel their prices are on the high side of fair, but worth a try.
A Solid 7/10.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Kitchen Little- Mystic, Connecticut
Kitchen Little lives up to its name. It is one of the smallest breakfast joints you can find, Quite literally the whole building can fit inside my parents garage. Their menu however is large and I have not had a bad meal there yet.
They offer reasonable prices and have some of the best breakfast food in the Groton area. Location wise its on 27 right next to the River and easily accessed from Exit 90. I recommend the Portuguese Fisherman, which is a spicy mix featuring chourico and linguica, with Onions, Eggs and Jalapeno Cheese served with a Portuguese english muffin (slightly sweeter then a standard one). Its a plate full for around 8 bucks, not the cheapest breakfast but I though it was worth it.
Their food is great and their rating takes a hit only due to the cramped quarters inside.
7/10
They offer reasonable prices and have some of the best breakfast food in the Groton area. Location wise its on 27 right next to the River and easily accessed from Exit 90. I recommend the Portuguese Fisherman, which is a spicy mix featuring chourico and linguica, with Onions, Eggs and Jalapeno Cheese served with a Portuguese english muffin (slightly sweeter then a standard one). Its a plate full for around 8 bucks, not the cheapest breakfast but I though it was worth it.
Their food is great and their rating takes a hit only due to the cramped quarters inside.
7/10
Days Crabmeat & Lobster- Yarmouth, Maine
Seafood doesn't get any fresher then Day's. They have been in business since the 1930's and started as a stand to buy fresh clams, hand picked crab and lobster meats. The take out has been around for quite a while a well and serves what I refer to as the best fish and chips in Maine. Seating is picnic table that over look the marsh. they have a dock in back where the boats bring in the daily catch. The Fish n Chips like all of Maine is Haddock, and it is served in a light batter. The baskets are generous portions and leave you quite full. Their chowder is usually sold out by 1230 and they have a great blueberry pie. Atmosphere is pleasant and a beautiful setting.
If your going around dusk then wear bug spray, its on a marsh, and Maine in general is known for its B52 sized mosquitoes. They have all the traditional condiments, however like many of the take out places around they mistakenly think that white vinegar is just as good as Malt vinegar.
Despite their vinegar confusion I still go 8/10 for great flavor, nice location and a fair price.
If your going around dusk then wear bug spray, its on a marsh, and Maine in general is known for its B52 sized mosquitoes. They have all the traditional condiments, however like many of the take out places around they mistakenly think that white vinegar is just as good as Malt vinegar.
Despite their vinegar confusion I still go 8/10 for great flavor, nice location and a fair price.
- Days Crabmeat & Lobster
1269 Route 1, Yarmouth, ME 04096
Just off I-295, Exit 17
Lobster Pound (207) 846-5871
Take-Out (207) 846-3436
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