GREAT TEAMMATES New eatery opens at Indian Springs

By Nicole Zappone Town Times

Just in time for the start of the golf season, a new eatery, Crostini at The Springs, began serving up food at Indian Springs in Middlefield.

Crostini at The Springs, which took over the space known previously as Fairweather Cafe, opened officially on April 4.

Branford resident Giovanna Mazzariello heads the new operation, and the Indian Springs website states that she "will be instilling her magical Italian flare" to the menu.

Coginchaug students Brooke and Corey Quincy were among the honorees at the annual CIAC-Unified Sports Michael’s Cup awards celebration, held Monday, May 1 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. The Quincys were recognized as Exemplary Unified Teammates at the event, which spotlighted some 175 Unified Sports athletes and partners, and others. The Unified Sports program began in 1992 as a way to expand athletic opportunities for Connecticut students of all abilities.

“We do lots of sandwiches, sides, and we’re really just a family-friendly place,” said Mazzariello, pointing out that her personal favorite is the "Fairway Fish Filet" –beer-battered cod with lettuce, tomato, pickles, pepper jack cheese and house-made Cajun mayo on a toasted roll.

She said her favorite dish to make is "Greens in Regulation," a quinoa burger with fresh spinach, Mediterranean tomato salad and hummus on a wrap.

Crostini at The Springs serves breakfast and lunch, and diners can eat inside or on the patio overlooking the golf course.

"Chip in Chicken" is popular at the Mack Road restaurant. It’s seasoned grilled chicken breast with melted Swiss cheese, grilled onions and honey mustard mayo on a toasted hard roll.

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