Best Bites Dining Guide - The Bristol Press - 01-2012

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January 2012 Delicious Pasta Dishes Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Specialty Desserts 22 E. Main St., FOREStViLLE 860-261-7791 • Fx: 860-261-7810

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RESTAURANT - BAR - GRILL 300 Wolcott Road Wolcott, CT

203-879-5858 TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE READERS’ CHOICE

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Voted Best Restaurant in Wolcott

READERS’ CHOICE

The perfect balance of comfort foods and creative inspired cuisine in a casual cozy setting SERVING LUNCH: Monday - Friday from 11:30a.m.

DINNER: Monday - Saturday from 5 p.m. $22 Prix Fix Menu Monday - Thursday

Voted Best Restaurant in Wolcott & #1 Best Risotto in the State

HAPPY HOUR: (At the Bar) Monday - Friday from 3-7 pm Pair a glass of wine and an appetizer $10 $5 Martini’s EVERYDAY: Salads and Appetizers from $5-$9 Lunch Menu from $5-$13 Entrees and Daily Specials from $15-$28 Housemade Gnocchi, Ravioli and Signature Risotto Dishes All desserts are made in house Wines from around the world PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE up to 40 people

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ABOUT OUR CHEF Richard Morotto, Executive Chef at BIN 300 World Bistro in Wolcott, is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts. Richard studied in Paris, France before moving to Boston. He was Chef de Cuisine at Metropolis Cafe for three years where he became known for his signature dish and picked up the nickname “Richie Risotto”.

After Richard left Boston, he completed a Master’s Course in Italy’s Piedmont region before moving to Parma to work at the Michelin rated Ristorante Parizzi as Chef di Partitia. Teaming up with his father, Rich Morotto, and Nancy Sarlo, the three opened BIN 300 World Bistro in Wolcott in May of 2007.

For more on Chef Richard, see the menu or to get directions, visit www.bin300.com

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VOTED BEST LUNCH

Every one of the great selections of Spanish and American cuisine at Negrita’s Restaurant is fresh and delicious.

NEW!

Lunch Specials Starting at

$5.87

Their stewed beef, chicken and fish or their Empanadilla - a pastry stuffed with chicken or beef and baked until it is golden brown, with a soft, flaky shell. Try some of their caramelized plantains, a sweet way to end any meal The most delicious, freshly prepared food right here in town.

Dine in a friendly, casual atmosphere, your meal served and prepared just the way you’ll enjoy it.

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$ 00 OFF

On a Regular Meal

with any order over $8.00 Expires 2/29/12

80 West Main St., New Britain (convenient - downtown)

Spanish & American Foods

(860) 224-0680

www.negritasrestaurant.com

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THE CLAM DIGGER Fresh Seafood---Breaded To Order

LUNCH SPECIALS

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Reader’s Poll---#1 In The State THE BEST PHILLY OUTSIDE OF PHILLY

Single---6” $5.63 Double---10” $9.39 100% Angus Steak & Cheeze

w/ Fries & Beverage

Monday thru Friday---11:00 to 3:00

Please Order By Number #1. #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7

Fish Sandwich Hot Dog Cheeze Burger Clam Roll Shrimp Roll Crab Cake Sandwich Philly Cheeze Steak

Always & Only Fresh Split & Grilled Fresh---Char-Grilled Fresh---Breaded-to-Order Cocktail Sauce N’Awlins Sauce Onions & Peppers

5.63 4.99 5.63 5.63 5.99 5.63 7.50

410 Farmington Ave., RT 6. Bristol 860-589-CLAM (2526)--- Next To Biker’s Edge

www.theclamdigger.net franchisesales@theclamdigger.net

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VOTED BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT

M - TH 11:00 am - 10:00 pm; F & S 11:00 am - 11:00 pm; SUN 12:00 noon - 10:00 PM

lee po Chinese Restaurant 1066 Farmington Ave., Bristol (Opposite Stephen Toyota)

Chinese Food to Take Out SEAFOOD

APPETIZERS

1. Roast Pork Egg Roll (Each).................................1.60 2. Crispy Spring Roll (2) ..........................................3.00 3. Boneless Spare Ribs ............(Sm) 6.10 ... (Lg) 11.20.

B-B-Q Spare Ribs ................(Sm) 7.25 .... (Lg) 13.50 5. Fantail Shrimp (5) ................................................7.75 5a Scallion Pan Cake (Order) ..................................5.25 6. Chicken Wings (5) ...............................................5.75 Chicken Fingers .......................................... (Qt) 7.10 Teriyaki Beef (4) ...................................................7.50 8a. Teriyaki Chicken (4) ............................................6.25 9. Dumpling (Fried or Steamed) (6) ......................5.75 10. Sesame Cold Noodle............................................4.25 11. Fried Wonton (10) ...............................................4.75 12. Shrimp Toast (4)...................................................5.50 12a. Crab Rangoon (8) ................................................5.50 13. Pu Pu Platter (For 2) ..........................................14.95 Fantail Shrimp, Teriyaki Beef, Spareribs, Chicken Wings, Egg Roll, Chicken Fingers

CHOW MEIN

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

(w. Noodle & Rice) Pt. Qt. Chicken Chow Mein .......................... 3.75 ....... 6.95 Roast Pork Chow Mein ...................... 3.75 ....... 6.95 Beef Chow Mein ................................. 4.50 ....... 7.50 Vegetable Chow Mein ........................ 3.50 ....... 5.95 Shrimp Chow Mein ............................ 4.75 ....... 7.50 House Special Chow Mein ................ 4.95 ....... 8.50

28.

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32.

(w. Rice) Pt. Qt. Vegetable Chop Suey .......................... 3.75 ....... 5.95 Beef Chop Suey ................................... 4.50 ....... 7.50 Shrimp Chop Suey.............................. 4.75 ....... 7.50 Chicken Chop Suey ............................ 4.25 ....... 7.50 Roast Pork Chop Suey........................ 4.25 ....... 7.50

CHOP SUEY

FRIED RICE

33.

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36.

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38.

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Vegetable Fried Rice ........................... 3.50 ....... 6.50 Roast Pork Fried Rice......................... 3.95 ...... 7.10 Shrimp Fried Rice ............................... 4.50 ...... 7.95 Chicken Fried Rice ............................. 3.95 ...... 7.10 Beef Fried Rice .................................... 4.50 ...... 7.95 House Fried Rice ................................ 5.50 ...... 8.75 Yang Chow Fried Rice ........................ 5.50 ...... 8.75

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40b.

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Pt. Qt. Vegetable Lo Mein ..........................3.70 .........6.75 Plain Lo Mein...................................3.50 .........6.50 Roast Pork Lo Mein ........................4.50 .........7.50 Beef Lo Mein ....................................5.50 .........7.95 Chicken Lo Mein .............................4.50 .........7.50 Shrimp Lo Mein...............................5.50 .........8.50 House Special Lo Mein ...................5.75 ..........8.75

LO MEIN (Soft Noodles)

BEEF (w. Rice)

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Pt.

Qt.

55. Pepper Steak w. Onions ................... 6.10.......... 9.95 56. Pepper Steak w. Tomatoes ............... 6.10 .........9.95 57. Beef w. Bean Sprouts ........................ 6.10 .........9.95 58. Beef w. Chinese Veg ......................... 6.10 .........9.95 59. Beef w. Mushrooms.......................... 6.10 .........9.95 60. Beef w. Oyster Sauce ........................ 6.10 ..........9.95 61. Beef w. Snow Peas ............................ 6.10 ..........9.95 62. Beef w. Broccoli ................................ 6.10 ..........9.95 63.* Curry Beef w. Onion......................................... 9.95 64. Beef w. Bean Cake ...............................................9.95 65. Beef w. Mushrooms ............................................9.95 65a Beef with Scallions ........................... 6.10 ..........9.95

70.

71.

72.

73.

74.

75.

76.

77. * 78.

79.

80.

83.

84.

(w. Rice) Pt. Qt. Pepper w. Shrimp & Tomato.......... 6.10 .......10.50 Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce ................ 6.10........10.50 Shrimp w. Bean Sprouts ................. 6.10........10.50 Shrimp w. Chinese Veg................... 6.10........10.50 Shrimp w. Snow Peas ...................... 6.10........10.50 Shrimp w. Broccoli .......................... 6.10........10.50 Shrimp w. Cashew Nuts .................................10.50 Curry Shrimp w. Onions........................... 10.50 Shrimp w. Honey Walnuts .............................10.50 Shrimp w. Black Bean Sauce ..........................10.50 Chow Har Kew (Shrimp) ...............................10.50 Shrimp w. Bean Cake......................................10.50 Shrimp w. Mushrooms ..................................10.50

POULTRY

(w. Rice) Pt. Qt. 85. Moo Goo Gai Pan............................ 5.60...........8.95 85b. Chicken w. Mixed Veg .................... 5.60...........8.95 86. Chicken Pepper and Tomatoes ...... 5.60...........8.95 87. Chicken with Snow Peas................. 5.60...........8.95 88. Chicken w. Mushrooms .................. 5.60...........8.95 89. Chicken w. Oyster Sauce ................ 5.60...........8.95 90. Chicken with Broccoli .................... 5.60...........8.95 91. Chicken with Cashew Nuts ............ 5.60...........8.95 92. * Curry Chicken w. Onions ............................ 8.95 93. Hawaiian Duck ................................................ 13.95 94. Chicken w. Honey Walnuts .............................. 8.95 95. Chicken w. Black Bean Sauce........................... 8.95 96. Chow Gai Kew (Chicken) ................................ 8.95 97. Chicken w. Bean Cake ...................................... 8.95 98. Chicken w. Mushrooms ................................... 8.95 99. * Sesame Chicken ...........................................9.95

SPECIAL COMBINATION PLATES

(w. Egg Roll, Pork Fried Rice) Chicken Chow Mein ...............................................7.50 Shrimp Chow Mein.................................................7.50 Pepper Steak with Onions ......................................7.95 Bar-B-Q Spare Ribs with Bone or Boneless Spare Ribs.................................................8.95 Shrimp Lobster Sauce .............................................8.95 Roast Pork or Chicken Egg Foo Young ................7.50 Shrimp or Beef Lo Mein .........................................8.50 Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pork...........................7.50

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5.

6.

6a.

7.

(w. Rice) 1. Sea Food Delight..................................................... 15.95 Lobster meat, jumbo shrimp, scallops, sauteed with assorted Chinese vegetable.

2.* Tangerine Beef ...................................................13.50 Chunks of fillet of tender beef quickly stir-fried with tangerine rind and red hot pepper.

3.* General Tso’s Chicken.........................................9.95 Boneless chunks of chicken thigh and leg. quickly stir-fried in our special sauce with hot red pepper.

3a.*General Tso’s Bean Curd ....................................8.95 4. Lobster Gai Kew...................................................... 13.50 Chunks of lobster meat & deep fried chicken with mushroom, mixed Chinese vegetable and broccoli.

5. House Special Duck............................................... 13.95 Roast crispy duck served w. vegetables.

7. Special Four Seasons ............................................. 13.10 Fresh shrimp, scallops, roast pork and chicken with straw mushroom, baby corn, Chinese vegetable & broccoli.

8. Boneless Chicken.................................................... 10.95 Boneless chicken breaded then fried to golden brown on top & variety Chinese vegetable.

9. Lemon Chicken ....................................................... 10.95 Tender chicken breast deep fried to golden brown arinated in our special lemon sauce sprinkled with fresh lemon & lettuce.

11. Happy Family .......................................................... 13.10 Fresh shrimp, chicken, roast pork, beef with broccoli, baby corn and Chinese vegetables.

13. Walnut Shrimp ........................................................ 13.10 Fried jumbo shrimp with broccoli and special sauce.

14.*Orange Chicken ...................................................9.95 Boneless chunks of chicken thigh & leg quickly stir-fried in our special sauce with hot red pepper and tangerine rind.

* Roast Pork or Chicken Lo Mein ............................7.50

Chicken w. Broccoli ................................................7.50 Beef w. Broccoli .......................................................7.95 Roast Pork w. Broccoli ............................................7.50 Moo Goo Gai Pan (Chicken) .................................7.50 Roast Pork w. Chinese Vegetable ..........................7.50 Chicken Fingers.......................................................7.50 Chicken Wings (5) ..................................................7.50 Teriyaki Beef (4) ......................................................8.95 Teriyaki Chicken (4) ...............................................7.50

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25a 26.

26a 27.

28.

29.

30.

30a

Chicken with Cashew Nuts ....................................7.50 Shrimp with Broccoli ..............................................8.50 Chicken with Chinese Vegetable ...........................7.50 Shrimp with Chinese Vegetable ............................8.50 Beef with Hot Garlic Sauce ............................. 8.50 Chicken or Pork Mei Fun .......................................7.50 General Tso’s Chicken ..................................... 8.75 Sauteed Broccoli ..................................................... 7.50 Pork & Broccoli with Hot Garlic Sauce .......... 7.50 Sauteed Mixed Vegetable ...................................... 7.50 Shredded Pork w. Hot Garlic Sauce ................ 7.50 Sesame Chicken ................................................ 8.50 Crab Rangoons and Chicken Finger.....................7.50 Boneless Spare Ribs and Teriyaki Beef .................8.95 Boneless Spare Ribs and Chicken Finger .............8.70

* * 19. Chicken with Snow Peas ........................................7.50

17. Chicken with Hot Garlic Sauce ................7.50 18. Shrimp with Hot Garlic Sauce .................8.50

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Tel: 860-589-1011 Tel & Fax: 860-584-1255

OUR CHEF’S SPECIALS

7a. Gong Bo Chicken......................................7.50 8.

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16a

(Min. $15)

EGG FOO YOUNG

66.

67.

68.

69.

69a.

(w. Rice) Qt. Vegetable Egg Foo Young ................................... 6.00 Roast Pork Egg Foo Young ................................ 7.10 Shrimp Egg Foo Young ....................................... 7.50 Chicken Egg Foo Young ..................................... 7.10 Beef Egg Foo Young ............................................ 7.50

VEGETABLE

(w. Rice) Qt. 103. Sauteed Mixed Vegetable.................................... 8.10 104.* Broccoli Hot Garlic Sauce ............................8.10 106 Sauteed Bean Sprouts.......................................... 6.50 107. Sauteed Snow Peas .............................................. 8.10 108. Sauteed Broccoli .................................................. 8.10 109. Mixed Veg. w. Bean Cake ................................... 8.50

SWEET & SOUR

(w. Rice) Qt. 100. Sweet & Sour Chicken ........................................ 8.25 101. Sweet & Sour Pork............................................... 8.25 102. Sweet & Sour Shrimp ........................................10.50

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240 Park Street, Rle. 72 (Located next to Muzzy Field) Bristol, CT 06010 Telephone (860) 582-5766 Fax (860) 589-6143

Dining Room Hours Tues. &Wed. 11 - 10,Thurs. - Sat. 11 -11, Sun. 3-10 Closed Monday Lounge Hours Tues. - Thurs. 11-1, Fri. & Sat. 11-2, Sun, 3-10 Closed Monday

Italian Restaurant & Lounge Full Catering on or off Premises

Brick Oven Pizza

Small 10” Medium 14” Large 16”

Extra Large 18”

Cheese............................$5.50.......$8.50.....$9.95.........$11.75 Each Additional item ............................................$.50 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 Special.............................$8.50 $14.50 $17.00 $20.00 Extra items available: Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatballs, Mushrooms, Peppers. Spinach. Fresh Sliced Tomatoes.

Onions, Bacon, Anchovies and Broccoli.

Sabino’s Gourmet Pizza Small Medium Large Extra Large $7.00 $11.95 $13.95 $15.50 1. FANTASY - Fticotta, broccoli 2. SEMPLICE - Fresft garlic, tomatoes, olives, anchovies,

mozzarella, and olive oil (no sauce) 3. NATURALE - Sliced tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, spinach, garlic and mozzarella (no sauce) 4. MARINARA - Mozzarella, capers, anchovies, olive oil and tomato sauce 5. CONTADINA - Broccoli, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, mozzarella and tomato sauce 6. ACAPULCO - Hot Mexican sauce, mozzarella, hamburger and pepperoni 7. EL PASO - Hot Mexican sauce, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, olives and jalapeno peppers 8. PESTO - Chopped fresh basil sauce, grated cheese, olive oil, mozzarella & choice of two toppings 9. ORTOLANA - Eggplant, fresh tomatoes, spinach, tomato sauce and mozzarella 10. ARRABBIATA - Sausage, hot peppers, onion, mozzarella & tomato sauce 11. RUSTICA - Roasted peppers, spinach, fresh tomato and mozzarella (with or without sauce) 12. BBQ SAUCE - Diced chicken with BBQ sauce, Cheddar, tomato sauce and mozzarella 13. HAWAIIAN SURPRISE - Sweet & sour pizza with mozzarella, chopped ham and pineapple (no sauce) 14. SICILIANA - Thick crust, sauce, seasoned with garlic, basil, oregano & olive oil (no mozzarella) 15. PRIAZZO - Italian style stuffed pizza with your choice of three toppings 16. MEAT FEAST - Pepperoni, meatball, sausage, bacon

Small $7.95

Medium $12.95

Large Extra Large $14.50 $17.95

A. QUATTRO STAGIONI - Artichoke hearts, mushrooms, olives, ham, tomato sauce and mozzarella B. BUFFALO STYLE - Hot sauce, mozzarella, marinated chicken, celery and bleu cheese dressing C. PESCATORE - Clams, shrimp, calamari, oregano, mozzarella and olive oil (with or without sauce) D. CHICKEN FLORENTINE - Chicken, spinach, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ricotta and mozzarella cheese (no sauce) E. CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ - Mozzarella, roasted peppers, eggplant, artichoke hearts, olives, mushrooms and tomato sauce F. WHITE CLAM PIZZA - Chopped clams, olive oil, oregano and garlic (no sauce or mozzarella) G. CLAM CASINO - Mozzarella, clams, garlic, bacon, olive oil, basil, oregano & green peppers (no sauce) H. PORCHETTA - Mozzarella, ham, bacon, prosciutto and tomato sauce I. MONA LISA - A plain tomato sauce pizza with broccoli, eggplant, olives, roasted peppers, topped with a touch of garlic and parmigiana cheese

Grinders

6” 12” Ham................................................................$3.50..............$6.00 Combination..................................................$3.75..............$6.50 Salami............................................................$3.75..............$6.50 Copicolla........................................................$3.75..............$6.50 Turkey............................................................$3.75..............$6.50 Pepperoni......................................................$3.50..............$6.00 Tuna...............................................................$3.75..............$6.50 Provolone......................................................$3.50..............$6.00 Roast Beef.....................................................$3.75..............$6.50 Pastrami.........................................................$3.75..............$6.50 Steak..............................................................$3.95..............$6.95

Served with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, mayonnaise EXTRA ITEM .50 EACH

EXTRA MEAT $1.50 / EXTRA CHEESE $1.00 Fresh Veal......................................................$3.95..............$8.00 Fresh Chicken...............................................$3.50..............$6.50 Meatballs........................................................$3.50..............$6.00 Sausage.........................................................$3.50..............$6.00 Eggplant.........................................................$3.50..............$6.00

Appetizers

Naples

Chicken & Veal

Cold

Clams on the 1/2 Shell...... 1/2 Dozen.....................................$ 4.25 1 Dozen.....................................................................................$ 8.00 Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (4)........................................................$5.95 Fresh Mozzarella.......................................................................$6.95 Sliced tomatoes. Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Spices Cheese & Crackers....................................................................$7.95 Italian Sharp, Cheddar, Swiss

Antipasto American....................................................................................$5.95 Lettuce, Tomatoes, Giardiniera, Turkey, Salame, Ham and Provolone Italian..........................................................................................$7.95 Prosciutto, Italian Sharp Cheese, Salame, Provolone, Giardiniera, Marinated Mushrooms, Marinated Egoplant

Hot Clams Casino (5)........................................................................$5.95 Fried Mozzarella........................................................................$4.95 Hot “Buffalo” Wings....................................................................$6.95 BBQ Wings.................................................................................$6.95 Teriyaki Wings...........................................................................$6.95 Chicken Fries.............................................................................$5.95 Chicken Fingers.........................................................................$5.95 Onion Rings...............................................................................$4.25 Fried Calamari...........................................................................$6.95 Fried Smelts...............................................................................$6.95 Fried Shrimp..............................................................................$8.95 Stuffed Mushrooms...................................................................$4.95 Fried Ravioli...............................................................................$6.95 Jalapeno Poppers......................................................................$5.95 Mesquite Chicken Quesadilla Rolls..........................................$4.95 Combination..............................................................................$9.95 Buffalo Wings, Poppers, Fried calamari, Stuffed Mushrooms Potato Skins...............................................................................$5.95 Filled with Moaarella, Bacon, or Broccoli Spicy Curly Fries.......................................................................$3.50 French Fries...............................................................................$2.95 Nachos.......................................................................................$5.95 w/beef........................................................................................$6.95 Topped with mozzarella, Cheddar cheese, olives, tomatoes, jalapenos and sour cream’ Garlic Bread...............................................................................$2.00 w/cheese...................................................................................$2.95

Salad Small Large Chef.......................................................................$3.50...........$5.50 Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumbers, Ham. Turkey, Salami and Provolone Greek.....................................................................$3.50...........$5.50 Pepperoncini, Feta Cheese, Olives, Onions. Lettuce and Peppers Caesar...................................................................$3.95...........$5.00 w/ chicken.............................................................$4.95...........$6.50 Romaine Lettuce, Croutons Tossed...................................................................$2.50...........$4.50 All Salads served with choice of House, Ranch, French, Peppercorn, Creamy Italian Bleu Cheese .50 cents extra Remember, we have full banquet facilities and catering services for your next special event.

Soup Bowl Pasta Faggioli...........................................................$3.50 Soup of the day......................................................$ 2.95

Served with side order of pasta or potato & vegetable, salad bread and butter Chicken Veal Parmigiana......................................................$10.95.............$12.95 Breaded and topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella Marsala............................................................$12.95.............$14.95 Sauteed in butter and marsala wine sauce with mushrooms Francese..........................................................$12.95.............$14.95 Egg battered and ssuteed in sherry wine, butter and lemon sauce Pizzaiola..........................................................$12.95.............$14.95 Sauteed with peeled tomatoes, mushrooms, wine and herbs Cacciatore.......................................................$12.95.............$14.95 Sauteed in marinara sauce with wine, mushrooms, onions and peppers Teresa’s............................................................$13.95.............$15.95 Combination of Marsala. Parmig/ana and Pizzaiola

Seafood

Served with bread & butter Fradiavolo.................................................................................$13.95 Shrimp in hoi marinara sauce with a touch ol wine, garlic & herbs, served over a bed of linguini Scampi.......................................................................................$13.95 Shrimp sauteed in butter, olive oil & garlic served over linguini or rice Fried...........................................................................................$11.95 Served with french fries Baked Stuffed............................................................................$14.95 Teresa’s own stuffing, served with a side order of pasta or potato & vegetables Swordfish Grilled.........................................................................................$14.95 Served with a side order ol pasta or potato & vegetables Marinara.....................................................................................$14.95 Served over a bed ol pasta Scrod Baked.........................................................................................$12.95 Served with a side order ol pasta or potato & vegetables Marinara.....................................................................................$12.95 Served over a bed of pasta Mussels Fradiavolo...................................................................$11.95 Mussels in hot marinara sauce over a bed of linguini Fried Calamari...........................................................................$11.95 Served with french fries Fried Combination Platter........................................................$14.95 Calamari, shrimp and sca I lops served over trench tries Broiled Combination Platter.....................................................$14.95 Stuffed sole, shrimp and scallops

House Specialty Served with salad, bread and butter Eggplant Parmigiana..................................................................................$8.95 Breaded and topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella Rollatini........................................................................................$9.95 A mixture ol ricolta and mozzarella cheeses Wended wilti sausage and mushrooms, rolled in slices ol eggplant covered in our own tomato sauce San Marino..................................................................................$9.95 A mixture ot ricotta and mozzarella cheeses blended with broccoli and ham, rolled in slices ol eggplant covered in our own sauce Saltimbocca................................................................................$9.95 Eggplant rolled up with ham andprovolone cheese topped with our own tomato sauce Lasagna.....................................................................................$10.95 Our own live layer lasagna with meat and three different cheeses Pasta

Served with soup or salad and bread & butter From Our Grill Served with salad and bread, pasta or potato & vegetable Spaghetti, Linguini, Ziti, Shells, *Fettuccine, Capellini, *Cavatelli & 8 oz. Rib Eye Steak - cooked to order...................$9.95 *Gnocchi *Add$ 1.00 for Fettuccine, Cavatelli or Gnocchi

16 oz. Rib Eye Steak - cooked to order...............$15.95 8 oz. Sirloin Steak - cooked to older.......................$9.95 Surf and Turf...........................................................$15.95 2 Jumbo stulted shrimp with an 8oz. rib eye steak

All Angus Beef Burgers served with French Fries

1/2 Ib. Hamburger....................................................$5.25 1/2 Ib. Cheeseburger...............................................$5.75 1/2 Ib. Bacon Burger................................................$5.95 1/2 Ib. Sicilian Burger...............................................$5.95 Onion, peppers, mushrooms topped with marinara sauce 1/2 lb. BBQ Burger...................................................$5.95 Cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce and bacon 1/2 Ib. Mushroom Burger........................................$5.95 Sauteed mushroom, provolone cheese and gravy 1/2 Ib. Sausage Burger............................................$5.95

Calzone & Stromboli

Cheese.......................................................................................$7.50 Each additional item.......................................................................75 Special.....................................................................................$11.95 Items available: pepperoni, ham, meatball, sausage, mushroom, peppers spinach, onion, olives, bacon, broccoli, anchovies and eggplant.

Children’s Menu

Pasta w/sauce.............................................................................$4.95 Ziti, spaghetti, linguini, shells.cappellini

w/Meatball....................................................................................$5.95 Ravioli...........................................................................................$5.95 Meat, cheese, spinach

Chicken Parmigiana....................................................................$6.95 French fries or pasta

Veal Parmigiana...........................................................................$7.95 French fries or pasta

served with cheese and peppers

1/4 LB Hamburger w/french tries ....................................................$4.50 1/4 LB Cheeseburge w/french tries.................................................$4.95 Fried Cod w/french tries...................................................................$5.25

Served with sauteed mushrooms, Onions and cheese

Chicken Nuggets w/french tries *Add a salad for $1.00

Grilled Sausage.............................................$3.75..............$6.50

Italy

...................................$4.95

Sauces Tomato Sauce.............................................................................$7.50 w/Meat Balls or Sausage............................................................$8.95 Marinara Sauce............................................................................$7.95 Garlic & Oil...................................................................................$8.95 w/Broccoli....................................................................................$9.95 Primavera....................................................................................$9.95 Assorted vegetables in a marinaia sauce Primavera Classico.....................................................................$9.95 Assorted vegetables in a cream sauce Alfredo.........................................................................................$9.95 A Snick cream sauce with parmesan cheese and ham Alfredo Classico........................................................................$10.95 Ham and broccoli in a creamy sauce Red Baby Clams.......................................................................$11.95 With cherrystones and whole baby clams White Clams..............................................................................$11.95 Minced clams, cherrystones, white wine, garlic and herbs Calamari.......................................................................................$9.95 Carbonara....................................................................................$9.95 Light cream sauce with bacon and peas Matriciana.....................................................................................$9.95 Prosciutto, bacon, onions and Iresh tomatoes Bolognese....................................................................................$9.95 Ground beet sauce Pesto alia Genovese...................................................................$9.95 Basil sauce Puttanesca...................................................................................$9.95 Black olives, anchovies, spices and capers Stuffed Pasta Served with salad, bread & butter Ravioli Meat..............................................................................................$9.95 Cheese.........................................................................................$8.95 Spinach........................................................................................$9.95 Tortellini -cheese.......................................................................$10.95 Manicotti -cheese.........................................................................$9.95 Stuffed Shells...............................................................................$9.95 Cannelloni - Stuffed with cheese, spinach and sausage.........$10.95 Pasta Combo - 1 Shell, 1 Manicotti. Lasagna & Ravioli..........$10.95

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Sabino’s

Best Voted 2008 a z z i P istol in Br ange Exch b of Clu ol Brsi

Catering Available For All Occasions In House or To Go

Bes Voted tI Br talia Ob istol n se 200rver 8

Italian Restaurant & Lounge • BRICK OVEN PIZZA • • APPETIZERS • • PASTAS • SPECIALTY VEAL • SEAFOOD • • CHICKEN ENTREES • Bar & Weekend Specials

Private Party/Dining Room Seats Up to 90 People Custom Menus To Suit Your Taste • Full Menu Available For Take Out

16

$

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95 + tax

10% off Catering

50 People minimum. In house or to go.

Sabino’s

Italian Restaurant & Lounge

5 off

$ 00

240 Park St., (Rt. 72) Bristol 860-582-5766 Not valid with other offers.

Offer expires 4/15/12

50 off %

$ Lunch or Dinner Any Purchase Of 25 Or More 2 Large 1 item Pizzas

With this Coupon • Dine In or Take-Out • Food Only

With this Coupon • Take-Out

Sabino’s

Italian Restaurant & Lounge

240 Park St., (Rt. 72) Bristol 860-582-5766 Not valid with other offers.

Offer expires 4/15/12

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$

95 + tax

With this Coupon • Dine In or Take-Out • Food Only

Sabino’s

Italian Restaurant & Lounge

240 Park St., (Rt. 72) Bristol 860-582-5766 Not valid with other offers.

Offer expires 4/15/12

5 off

$ 00

Buy 1 Lunch or Dinner & Receive The Second of Equal or Lesser Value at 50% Off. Entrees Only.

Sabino’s

240 Park St., (Rt. 72) Bristol 860-582-5766

Italian Restaurant & Lounge

Not valid with other offers.

Offer expires 4/15/12

50 off %

2 Large 1 item Pizzas Any Purchase Of $25 Or More

Lunch or Dinner With this Coupon • Dine In or Take-Out • Food Only

Sabino’s

Sabino’s

With this Coupon • Take-Out

Italian Restaurant & Lounge

240 Park St., (Rt. 72) Bristol 860-582-5766 Not valid with other offers.

Offer expires 4/15/12

With this Coupon • Dine In or Take-Out • Food Only

Sabino’s

Italian Restaurant & Lounge

240 Park St., (Rt. 72) Bristol 860-582-5766 Not valid with other offers.

Offer expires 4/15/12

Buy 1 Lunch or Dinner & Receive The Second of Equal or Lesser Value at 50% Off. Entrees Only.

240 Park St., (Rt. 72) Bristol 860-582-5766

Italian Restaurant & Lounge

Not valid with other offers.

Offer expires 4/15/12

240 Park St. (Rte. 72) • Bristol • 860-582-5766

www.4chamberbiz.com/sabinos • Closed Mondays GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

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99 Farmington Ave. Bristol

OPEN 7 DAYS 7 AM TO 2 PM

860-584-0002 www.FranksRestaurant.net

017219

BREAKFAST VALUE $2 $4 $6 MENU Breakfast 7 am - 11 am Monday - Friday

Stack of Pancakes or French Toast with butter and syrup.

$

2

$

4

Stack of Pancakes or French Toast & 2 Large Eggs any style

with butter and syrup.

$

6

Stack of Pancakes or French Toast & 2 Large Eggs any style 2 Bacon Strips or Sausage Links

with butter and syrup.

LUNCH VALUE $2 $4 $6 MENU Lunch 11 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

$

2

Foot Long Hummel Hot Dog with Pickle Chips

$

4

Albacore Tuna Melt with Pickle Chips

$

6

Classic Juicy Burger with French Fries & Pickle Chips

“Where Good Food & Good People Come Together” No holidays or weekends. Dine In Only Specials. No Substitutions.

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Monday - Friday Express Lunch $

5.89

Specials Weekly Available Monday - Friday • 11:00 am to 3:00 pm 10% Senior Citizen Discount after 4 p.m. (Dinner Only) Promotional menu, discounts do not apply.

Available for a limited time, subject to change without notice.

$5.00 Off

with purchase of $30 or more Not to be combined w/any other offers or specails

Expires 4-15-12. Excludes Holidays.

Come & Join Us For Valentine’s Day

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Kids Meals Also Available

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Full Dinner Menu Available Voted Best Italian Restaurant in the Bristol Observer

Carmine’s Private Party Room Bridal or Baby Showers, Business Meetings, Baptisms, First Communion, Rehearsal Dinners, Gatherings of Friends and Family, or Holiday Parties.

Whether it is a banquet or a buffet we will help you to create a memorable event to compliment your style and fir your budget.

TO G

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Enjoy Our Quick and Easy Take Out Service It’s a great way to enjoy a great Italian meal at home or at work.

Just call ahead and we will have it ready when you arrive.

All Your Carmine’s Favorites Are Available Call us at 860-314-1501

Great Taste Begins With A Great Gift GIFT Certificates Always Available, Always Appreciated

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860-584-9826

READERS’ CHOICE

READERS’ CHOICE

BEST OF

READERS’ CHOICE

Frankies of Bristol 1195 Farmington Ave. Bristol, CT

READERS’ CHOICE

READERS’ CHOICE

Best Hot Dog

TAKE OUT MENU FOUNTAIN DRINKS

WE’RE NOT FAST FOOD WE’RE JUST FAST!

SMALL $1.39

LARGE $1.95

EX LARGE $2.29

COKE, DIET COKE, BIRCH BEER, DR. PEPPER, SPRITE, ROOT BEER, LEMON, FRUIT PUNCH

Frankies of Bristol was established in 1978. It’s been owned and operated by the same ownership since 1984. We offer good quality food at very competitive prices and guarantee our quality. Senior discount is 10% Off everyday all day.

BOTTLED WATER..................................................................$.99 BOTTLED DRINK.................................................................$1.89 COFFEE, TEA OR MILK.......................................................$1.35

CHILD’S MENU

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON AND OFTEN.

OUR FAMOUS HOT DOGS ALL AMERICAN ..................................................................... $2.99 Choice of sweet or hot relish, onions, 3 kraut, pickles, ketchup & mustard

INTERNATIONALS.................................................................$3.29 Mexican - Chili • Italian - Pepper and Onion • Portuguese - mushroom and onions • Irish - Bacon VALUE MEAL $ • French - Nacho Cheese 5.95 • Swiss - A. Cheese • Extra international toppings .50 cents

HAMBURGER.......................................................................$3.99 CHEESEBURGER..................................................................$3.99 GRILLED CHEESE................................................................$3.99 HOT DOG ............................................................................. $4.69 CLAM STRIPS.......................................................................$4.95 CHICKEN STRIP...................................................................$4.95 WITH FRIES AND SMALL SODA

APPETIZING SIDES

STEAK FRIES........................................................................$2.59 CURLY FRIES........................................................................$2.59 SWEET FRIES.......................................................................$2.95 ONION RINGS ...................................................................... $2.95 FRIED VEGGIES W/DIPPING SAUCE..................................$4.39

TASTY SANDWICHES 1/4 HAMBURGER...................................................................$2.95 1/4 CHEESEBURGER ............................................................. $3.29 1/2 HAMBURGER...................................................................$4.39 1/2 CHEESE BURGER ............................................................ $4.79 SAUSAGE BURGER (P&O CHEESE) ..................................... $3.99 GRILL CHICKEN L.T.M. ......................................................... $4.39 FRIED CHICKEN L.T.M...........................................................$4.39 B.L.T........................................................................................$3.99 RIB EYE STEAK WITH L.T.M.................................................$5.59 OR CHEESE OR MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS

FRANKIES SPECIALTIES PULLED PORK SANDWICH WITH GRILLED ONIONS ................$4.59 HOT WINGS 10 PCS.............$5.95 20 PCS.................$10.95 CANADIAN FRIES WITH MOZZARELLA AND GRAVY........$4.39 MONDO BURGER 1/2 CHEESE L..T.M. ONIONS AND BACON ........$4.99

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MEDIUM $1.79

CHOICE OF MUSHROOM/ZUCCHINI/CAULIFLOWER

BROCCOLI POTATO SKIN POPPERS.................................$4.39 FRIED MOZZARELLA W/SAUCE.........................................$4.39 CHICKEN STRIPS.................................................................$5.49 BUFFALO STYLE ADD 50 CENTS

SEAFOOD

BIG FISH BURGER LT. TARTER...........................................$3.99 TUNA SALAD ROLL L.T......................................................$3.99 HOT LOBSTER ROLL W/BUTTER......................................$9.59 FRIED SEAFOOD...............ROLL...........ORDER...............PLATE BIG FISH..............................N/A ............... N/A .................... 7.89 CLAM STRIPS.....................3.59...............5.59....................8.59 SHRIMP 21/25 .................... 4.95...............6.95....................9.89 SCALLOPS..........................4.95...............6.95....................9.89 WHOLE BELLY CLAMS ..... 5.95...............8.99...................11.95

ITALIAN SUBS

SAUSAGE, MEATBALL, EGGPLANT, HAM, SALAMI

SM LG 4.39 5.59

W/SAUCE, PEPPER, ONION, & PROVOLONE CHEESE OR COLD LTM CHEESE COLE SLAW

ctober O u r h t April

NACHOS...............................................................................$2.95 GRILLED CHEESE................................................................$1.99 W/HAM.................................................................................$2.49

of Bristol

Catering On Wheels

Bring the taste of Frankie’s to your special outdoor occasion, Company lunches and other special parties from April through October.

• Parties from 50 to 200+ • Set up fee $100.00 to $200.00 (Based on number of people and distance of location)

• Catering based on 1 hour lunch to 3 hour party

Starting at 6.95 Per person + tax Not responsible for typographical errors. Prices subject to change without notice. $

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562 Farmington Avenue Bristol

860-582-2233 Voted Best Italian Restaurant in Bristol 2010 & 2011

– LADIES Night – ~ Every 3rd Wednesday ~ Feb. 15th & March 21st

A Fun evening with Vendors, Friends and Shopping 3 course meal includes glass of wine

Every Thursday Evening From 5 to Close – Live Piano with Bruno Cerati

NOW SERVING BREAKFAST ON THE WEEKENDS! From 8am to Noon

$18.00 plus tax and tip.

TAKE OUT SPECIAL only $34.95

2 large 18” 1-topping pizzas, 20 wings & 2 liter soda Cafe Buono

Bristol • 860-582-2233 With this coupon. Not valisd with other offers or prior purchases or on holidays.

Offer expires 3-30-12.

PIZZA SPECIAL only $9.95

large 2-topping pizza Cafe Buono

Bristol • 860-582-2233 With this coupon. Not valisd with other offers or prior purchases or on holidays.

Offer expires 3-30-12.

SUPER BOWL CATERING

Not to early to plan your party. We can create a great menu for your event. Call us 860 582-2233 for more details.

Valentine’s Day Specials

We are accepting reservations for...

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Grilled Filet Mignon with Porcini Mushrooms Topped with Gorgonzola Sauce Grilled Lamb chops with a Cranberry mango Chutney Lobster Buono Portabella Mushrooms, Asparagus, Sweet Onion and Marsala, tossed with Lobster Cream and Fettuccine Baked Cod on a Bed of spinach in a White Wine Butter Sauce Chicken Rossini Layered with Fresh Tomato, Prosciutto, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella

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Take Out & Catering

64 Matthews St., Bristol CT (1/4 mile from railroad trestle off route 6)

GREER’S TAKE OUT FOOD SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

8 Assorted Pieces ...............................$8.99

ROASTED CHICKEN

Whole .....................................................$6.99 Half Chicken .........................................$4.99

CHICKEN CHUNKS

Boneless, Skinless Deep Fried White Meat

½ Pint .....................................................$5.99 1 Pint ....................................................$10.99

BUFFALO & HONEY BBQ CHUNKS

½ Pint .....................................................$6.99 1 Pint ....................................................$11.99

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN By the piece

Breasts .........................................$2.10 each Drumstick ..................................$1.60 each Thighs .........................................$1.60 each Wings ............................................. $.75 each

CHICKEN NUGGETS

6 Pieces ..................................................$2.59 12 Pieces ................................................$3.99 18 Pieces ................................................$6.99 Assorted Sauces Available

French Fries

DEEP FRIED

Small ...................$1.75 Medium .............$2.50 Large ...................$3.50 Mushrooms, Onion Rings ............. $2.99 Jalapeno Poppers or Pickels ½ Pint .....................................................$6.99 1 Pint ....................................................$10.99 Cream Cheese or Cheddar

Buffalo Wings, Honey BBQ Wings .................... $.70 Each $7.99....Dozen $14.99....2 Dozen

860-583-3191 860-314-0828

Fall & Winter Hours Labor Day - Memorial Day Tues. - Sunday 10am-7pm Closed Mondays

Voted Best Fried Chicken in CT. Magazine in 2011

Chicken or Fish Sandwich ...............$3.99 Shrimp (10 pcs.) ...............................$12.95 Flounder.................................................$3.75 Scallops ½ Pint ............$10.99 1 Pint .............$16.99 Clam Strips ½ Pint ...............$3.99 Liver/Gizzards* 1 Pint ................$4.99 *When Available

COLD ROASTED CHICKEN $4.50 **Left Over From The Day Before

MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY

½ Pint........... ..................... ................... $2.59 1 Pint............ ...........................................$3.99 Quart.............................. .........................$6.99 Just Gravy ½ Pint ................$1.00 1 Pint ................$2.00 Quart .................$3.00

HOME STYLE SALAD Potato Salad, Cole Slaw Macaroni With Vegetables Macaroni With Chicken

½ Pint.................. ...................................$2.59 1 Pint ......................................................$3.99 Quart..................... ..................................$6.99

GARDEN SALAD

Small w/o Chicken...... .......................$3.50 Small With Chicken.. .........................$4.95 Large w/o Chicken .............................$6.00 Large With Chicken ...........................$7.95

HOT BAKED BEANS

½ Pint .....................................................$2.59 1 Pint .......................................................$3.99 Quart .......................................................$6.99

SIDES

Harvest Bakery Rolls

Each .........$.40 ½ Dozen ......$1.90 Fresh Eggs (X Large ...........................$2.69 Cranberry Sauce Small ..................$1.59 Large .......................................................$1.99

DELICIOUS DESSERTS

Cheese Cake ............................ $2.50 Slice Carrot Cake .............................. $3.50 Slice Chocolate Cake ...................... $3.50 Slice Whole Cakes Available

SwISS MISS PUDDING

Each ......................................................... $.75 Four .......................................................$2.50 Vanilla, Chocolate, Butterscotch, Tapioca

COLD SODA, ICED TEA, JUICE, GATORADE, BOTTLED wATER 16oz & 20oz 1 & 2 Liter Bottles Salt, Pepper, Ketchup, Assorted Sauces Paper Plates, Knives, Forks & Spoons Available With All Orders

ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

GREER’S CATERING Catering For All Occasions: Casual weddings * Showers Stags * Birthdays * Funerals

30 Person Minimum: Add $1.00 Per Person for Less Than 50 people $20 Setup and Delivery at Locations in Bristol $30 Setup and Delivery at Locations outside Bristol

$8.99 Per Person Ziti with Sauce S/ Fried Chicken Cole Slaw Potato Salad Beans

$11.99 Per Person Ziti with Sauce S/ Fried Chicken Cole Slaw Potato Salad Beans Meatballs Roasted Potatoes

All Menus Include: Italian Bread, Plates & Napkins, Forks & Knives, Butter, Grated Cheese

$3.00 DELIVERY

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GREER’S CHICKEN

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Aqua Terra Restaurant

“See the difference...Taste the difference” 253 East Street, (Rt. 10) Plainville

(860) 793-1600 Lobster, Seafood, Chicken, Prime Meats, Pasta, Veal, Lamb & More Celebrate Your Special Occasion…

Complimentary Cake for Parties of 5 or More Reservations Requested

RAW BAR DAY S R U TH AY D N U &S

• Lobster • Seafood • Chicken • Prime Meat Cuts • Pasta, Veal, Lamb & More

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

SUPER SPECIALS!

4 Course Dinner $

Appetizer to Dessert - Excluding Holidays

Steak for 2

12.95 $ 29.95

015718

& Bottle of Wine Lunch, Dinner & Early Birds Specials

LADIES’ NIGHT Tues. & Wed. Night 4 COURSE DINNER

$

12

00

Includes • Appetizer • Salad or Soup • Entree • Dessert

253 East Street, (Rt. 10) Plainville (860) 793-1600

Closed Monday; Open Daily 11:00am - 10:00pm

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Voted Best Restaurant in Plainville The Entire Staff Welcomes You To....

PAGLIACCI'S RESTAURANT 333 East Street, Plainville • (860) 793-9241

014057

- Open 7 Days A Week HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday:12:00 -10:00 p.m.

SOUPS Soup Of The Day ...................................................... 4.95 Minestrone Soup.......................................................4.95

Dinner Menu PASTA

*Spaghetti, *Ziti, *Rotini, *Whole Wheat Rotini, Fettuccini Linguini, Angel Hair, Shells, Penne (Cavatelli or Gnocchi $1.00 additional)

Pasta Fagioli Soup....................................................4.95

SALADS

(*Pasta made on premises)

SAUCES OR ADDITIONS TO YOUR PASTA

House Salad ............................................................. 4.95

House Sauce {flavored w/meat.........................................................11.95

Caesar Salad............................................................4.95

Marinara Sauce (meatless sauce)....................................................11. 95

Antipasto ............................... small 4.95 ......... large 9.95

Pomodoro (tomatoes & basil)............................................................12.95

Chicken Caesar ........................................................ 9.95

Meat Sauce.......................................................................................12.95

Chef Salad................................................................9.95

Meatballs or Sausages......................................................................12.95

Calamari Salad.........................................................11.95

Alfredo...............................................................................................13.95

Seafood Salad ......................................................... 17.95

Puttanesca (Black Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Marinara).................14.95

APPETIZERS

Broccoli (Red or White).....................................................................14.95

Fried Mozzarella ....................................................... 6.95

Primavera (Alfredo, Marinara, or Garlic and Oil)...............................15.95

Fried Calamari. ......................................................... 9.95

Mushroom Sauce (marinara & mushrooms).....................................13.95

Broccoli Rabe & Sausage.........................................9.95

Florentine (Spinach, Mushrooms, Garlic and Oil).............................14.95

Fresh Mozzarella & Tomatoes .................................. 8.95

Garlic, Oil and with or w/out Anchovies.............................................11.95

Chicken Fingers........................................................8.95

Vodka Sauce.....................................................................................14.95

Combo Bread - Spinach, Broccoli, Sausage,

Add Chicken to any of above ............................................................6.00

Pepperoni..................................................................9.95

Add Shrimp to any of above.............................................per shrimp 1.95

FROM THE OVEN

Shrimp Cocktail.........................................................9.95 Side of Meatballs or Sausage ......................... each 1.25

(made w/house sauce)

ENTREES VEAL

Baked Stuffed Shells.........................................................................12.95

Veal Marsala with Mushrooms.................................19.95

Baked Ziti..........................................................................................13.95

Veal Francaise.........................................................19.95

Baked Ziti Napolitan..........................................................................13.95

Veal Parmigiana ...................................................... 19.95

Baked Lasagna.................................................................................13.95

Veal Scallopini chunks of veal with mushrooms,

Baked Manicotti.................................................................................12.95

peppers, onions and red sauce...............................17.95

Pasta Combo (Lasagna. Stuffed Shell, Manicotti) ............................ 14.95

CHICKEN Chicken Pagliacci -

OUR OWN RAVIOLI (made w/house sauce)

Broccoli Rabe, Hot Peppers, Garlic & Oil ................ 16.95

Ravioli, (Cheese Filled).....................................................................13.95

Chicken Scarpariello................................................15.95

with Meatballs ................................................................................... 14.95

Sauteed in Olive Oil, Fresh Garlic, Onions, Peppers, White Wine & Herbs

with Sausage.....................................................................................14.95

Chicken Marsala with mushrooms...........................15.95

Baked Ravioli....................................................................................14.95

Chicken Parmigiana.................................................15.95

Ravioli, Alfredo..................................................................................15.95

SEAFOOD OVER LINGUINI

Chicken Cacciatore (with peppers, onions, and

Clam Sauce, Red or White................................................................17.95

mushrooms).............................................................15.95

Calamari, Red or White.....................................................................18.95

Chicken Piccata

Seafood Combo, Shrimp, Calamari, Baby Clams, Red or White......20.95

(with lemon, wine, butter, capers)............................15.95

Shrimps and Clams, Red or White....................................................19.95

HOUSE FAVORITES

Shrimp Scampi..................................................................................20.95

Fried Italian Sausage & Peppers.............................16.95

Shrimp Fradiavolo.............................................................................20.95

Sausage Parmigiana................................................14.95 Meatballs Parmigiana .............................................. 13.95

ITALIAN SMORGASBORD

Eggplant Parmigiana................................................14.95

LASAGNA, EGGPLANT, MEATBALL - SAUSAGE 16.95

Combination Parmigiana (Veal, Sausage, Meatball)........17.95

Above Orders All Served with Salad, Bread & Garlic Sticks

Pork Chops with Hot & Sweet Peppers ................... 19.95

SEAFOOD

ORIGINAL HOME STYLE MOZZARELLA PIZZA (12 IN.) (16 IN.) Queen King 10.75 12.50 1.75 add each item 2.25 add each item Extra Cheese, Pepperoni, Peppers, Onions, Sausage, Garlic, Meatballs, Bacon, Anchovies, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Olives, Eggplant, Spinach Ham, Fresh Tomatoes PIZZA BIANCA Queen King Clams 13.95 15.95 Ricotta & Spinach 13.95 15.95 VEGGIE SPECIAL Broccoli, Eggplant, Fresh Tomato, Onion, Pepper S Mushrooms 15.95 19.95 PAGLIACCI SPECIAL Extra Cheese, Pepperoni, Peppers, Onions, Sausage, Meatballs, Mushrooms 15.95 19.95 STUFFED BAKED CALZONE Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella and Spices 9.95

Additional Items $1.25 Calzone: a fresh dough prepared with a special recipe and stuffed with only the best of natural ingredients. Our homestyle sauce is served on the side of our calzones.

GRINDERS Sausage Parmigiana.....7.95 Turkey ................ 7.95 Eggplant Parmigiana.....7.95 Tuna...................7.95 Chicken Parmigiana ...... 8.95 Pepper & Egg.....7.95 Cold Cut Combination ... 8.95 Ham & Cheese.....7.95 (Ham, Salami, Capicola & Cheese) Salami & Cheese.7.95

CHILDREN'S MENU (under 12 only please) Spaghetti with sauce............................................4.95 Spaghetti with butter............................................4.95 Spaghetti with meatball........................................4.95 Spaghetti with sausage........................................4.95 Lasagna...............................................................5.95 Chicken Fingers.................................................. 7.95 10 Inch Cheese Pizza ......................................... 7.95 Ziti with sauce......................................................4.95 Ziti with meatball..................................................5.50 Ziti with sausage..................................................5.50 Ravioli Cheese Filled...........................................5.95 Ravioli with meatball or Sausage..........................................................6.50

We at Pagliacci’s pride ourselves in making fresh Bread and Pasta daily.

These items are available at our take-out counter.

Broiled Scrod ........................................................... 18.95 Breaded Fried Scallops............................................18.95 Fresh Salmon Broiled or Piccata ............................. 18.95 Above Orders Served with Salad Choice of Pasta, Fries, Mixed Vegetables SINGLE ORDER SERVED FOR TWO - $2.00 EXTRA PLEASE ALLOW TIME FOR PREPARATION, YOUR PATIENCE WILL BE REWARDED

BREAD Italian ......................................................2.25 Garlic Bread Sticks..........................6 for 2.00 Combo Bread ..........................................9.95 Spinach, Broccoli, Sausage, Pepperoni FRESH PASTA Ziti, Spaghetti, Rotini, Whole Wheat Rotini ...2.50 Ib PARTY OR PICNIC?

Ask About Party - Size Trays To Go

18% Gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more.

Health Warning: Thoroughly cooking meats, seafood, shellfish or eggs reduces the risk of food borne illness.

Menu items and prices subject to change.

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Banquets Up to 120 • Closed Monday • Family Owned Restaurant

East Side Restaurant

For Reservations 860-223-1188

Famous for Prime Rib, Steaks, Baked Shrimp, Hearty German Specialties 131 Dwight Street • New Britain, CT 06051 • www.eastsiderestaurant.com

Appetizers

Shrimp Cocktail .................................................................. 2.99 ea Crisp jumbo shrimp complemented by our own cocktail sauce.

Cherrystone Clams ............................................................ 1.75 ea Clams served chilled on the half shell with lemon and cocktail sauce.

Clams Casino ........................................................................... 8.00 A half dozen classic baked stuffed clams.

Fresh Mozzarella ..................................................................... 7.00 Fried mozzarella accompanied by marinara sauce and parmesan cheese.

Marinated Herring .................................................................. 7.00 Herring in a wine sauce with onions, sour cream, sliced tomato and pickled beets.

East Side Wings ..................................................................... 12.00 Chicken wings served with house bleu cheese dressing and celery sticks.

Stuffed Mushrooms ................................................................ 8.00 Six mushrooms with crabmeat stuffing finished with a white wine butter sauce.

Wurst Sampler ....................................................................... 14.95 Three styles of wurst: German sausage, bratwurst and knockwurst. Served with German sauerkraut and a zen mustard

German Potato Pancakes ....................................................... 8.00 Four crisp golden brown pancakes served with applesauce.

Burgermeister Plate ................................................................ 8.00 Choice of a German knockwurst or bratwurst served with sauerkraut.

Corn Fritters ............................................................................ 7.00 Deep-fried corn fritters drizzled with maple syrup and finished with powdered sugar.

Giant Bavarian Pretzel Imported from Germany ...................................................... 12.00 A great starter plate to share. Served with zen mustard

Bavarian Style Garlic Bread ................................................... 8.00 Served with a Maytag blue cheese fondue.

Dinner Served with pride.

Appetizers Chicken Liver Paté with Chopped Onions, Tomato Juice Cocktail, Chilled Fruit Cup or Soup of the Day.

Full Course Dinners

Served with your choice of mashed potatoes, French fries (or au gratin potatoes, weekends only.)

Broiled Filet Mignon ............................................................. 34.00

8 oz. filet served on garlic toast with sautéed mushrooms.

Prime Rib ............................................................................... 32.00 16 oz. cut of slow-roasted prime rib served with au jus. (When available.)

Broiled Sirloin Steak ............................................................. 31.00 12 oz. sirloin steak served with sautéed mushrooms.

Braised Short Ribs ................................................................ 31.00 Tender braised short ribs cooked to perfection, smothered in our rich brown gravy.

Cutlet a la Parmigiano .......................................................... 29.00 Our own cutlet short ribs cooked to perfection, smothered in our rich brown gravy.

Cutlet with Meat Sauce ........................................................ 29.00 Our own breaded cutlet with a hearty meat sauce served with linguine or choice of potato.

Lamb Shanks ......................................................................... 29.00 Two tender New Zealand shanks served with brown gravy and mint jelly.

Cordon bleu ........................................................................... 29.00 Our own breaded cutlet stuffed with smoked ham and Swiss cheese, topped with sautéed mushrooms and a demi-glace.

Chicken á la Parmigiano....................................................... 28.00 Our own breaded chicken cutlet with a hearty meat sauce and provolone cheese. Served with linguine or choice of potato.

Fisherman’s Offerings

Served with your choice of mashed potato or French fries.

Lunch Dinner Baked Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp .................16.00 ................... 30.00

Children’s Menu

All entrees served with vegetables of the day, potato and dessert $7.95 Served with french fries, mashed potatoes, potato pancakes or sapetzle

Burgermeister Plate

Your choice of our Imperial crabmeat stuffing or our cracker crumb served with lemon and drawn butter.

Choice of a knockwurst or bratwurst served over sauerkraut

Crisp sautéed shrimp in a garlic, butter, wine and caper sauce, served over linguine with a dollop of marinara sauce and lemon.

Lightly breaded and broiled to perfection

Shrimp Scampi ............................................ n/a ................... 30.00 Broiled Scallops .......................................15.00 ................... 28.00 Tender sea scallops lightly breaded, then broiled to perfection.

Herb-Crusted Salmon ................................. n/a ................... 28.00 Oven-roasted fresh Atlantic salmon, herb-seasoned with your choice of potato.

Baked Stuffed Sole ...................................15.00 ................... 28.00 Delicate fillets of sole stuffed with our crabmeat stuffing, toped with bread crumbs and white wine.

Fresh Broiled Flounder............................14.00 ................... 26.00 Lightly breaded and broiled to perfection.

Specialties From The Continent

Served with your choice of spaetzle, mashed potato, potato pancakes or French fries.

Lunch Dinner Burgermeister...........................................14.00 ................... 28.00

Choice of two knockwurst or bratwurst served over sauerkraut.

Sauerbraten ..............................................14.00 ................... 28.00

Sliced marinated beef with a rich sour cream gravy served with red cabbage and a dumpling or choice of potato.

Broiled Flounder Chicken Nuggets

Served with Barbeque Sauce

Roast Turkey

Fresh rooast turkey served with herb stuffing, cranberry sauce and brown gravy

German Pot Roast

Tender slices of beef brisket served with brown gravy

$7.95 Linguine or Spaetzle

Choice of meat sauce, butter or marinara (no potatoes)

Served with vegetables of the day and dessert

Beverages (included)

Milk, Chocolate Milk, Shirley Temple, Roy Rogers SODA: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale LemONADe JUICe: Apple, Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry & Pineapple

Special Side Orders

French fries .............................................................................. 5.00 Spaetzle .................................................................................... 5.00 A grilled hickory-smoked pork chops with a demi glace, served with German Potato Dumpling ...................................................... 4.00 sauerkraut and applesauce.

Roast Loin of Pork ...................................14.00 ................... 28.00 Chilled Fruit Cup ..................................................................... 4.00 Two tender thick slices of roast pork topped with a demi glace, served with Soup of the Day ....................................................................... 5.00 Mashed Potatoes .................................................................... 4.00 sauerkraut and applesauce.

Hungarian Goulash ..................................15.00 ................... 28.00 Sauerkraut ............................................................................... 5.00 Herb Stuffing .......................................................................... 4.00 Our own traditional Hungarian goulash.

Yager Schnitzel .........................................14.00 ................... 29,00 Linguine with Meat Sauce ...................................................... 7.00 Our own breaded cutlet with sautéed mushrooms and a rich brown gravy.

Tossed Salad ............................................................................ 4.00 Hunter Schnitzel ......................................14.00 ................... 29.00 Au Gratin Potatoes (Weekends only) ........................................ 4.00 Our own breaded cutlet with a paprika gravy Red Cabbage............................................................................ 5.00 Paprika Schnitzel .....................................14.00 ................... 29.00 Pickled Beets ........................................................................... 4.00 Our own breaded cutlet with a paprika gravy.

Chicken Liver Pate .................................................................. 5.00 Wiener Schnitzel ......................................14.00 ................... 29.00

Kasseler Rippchen ...................................... n/a ................... 29.00

Our own breaded cutlet with a sunny side egg and a wedge of lemon.

German Pot Toast ....................................14.00 ................... 28.00 Tender slices of beef brisket with a rich brown gravy and red cabbage.

Luncheon Menu Entrees

Served With Pride.

Served with your choice of mashed potato or French fries.

Chicken Schnitzel.................................................................. 14.00 Our own breaded chicken cutlet. Served with a wedge of lemon.

Roast Stuffed Turkey ............................................................ 14.00

Draft German Biers Biers served in two sizes, 1/2 liter and full liter, your own Novelty Liter Das Boot or Liter Mug.

Spaten Lager Classic Munich Lager, Blonde Color, Well Balanced Taste.

Spaten Optimator A Dark Malty, Sweet True German Doppel Bock.

Spaten Oktoberfest An Amber Munich Traditional Fest Bier.

Cutlet á la Parmigiano .......................................................... 14.00

Warsteiner Dunkel A Big, Bold, Full-Bodied, Dark Bier.

Smooth and Slightly Sweet. No Bitterness.

Don’t Let the Color Fool You.

Lamb Shank ........................................................................... 15.00

An Unfiltered Wheat Bier. Cloudy, Golden Color, Lightly Spicy Taste.

Fresh roast turkey served with herb stuffing, cranberry sauce and brown gravy.

Pork Tenderloin .................................................................... 14.00 Tender pork medallions served with sauteed mushrooms and a burgundy gravy.

Our own cutlet with a hearty meat sauce and provolone cheese served with linguine or choice of potato.

Tender New Zealand shank served with brown gravy and mint jelly.

Franziskaner Hefe-Weiss

Served with your choice of mashed potatoes, French fries (or au gratin potatoes, weekends only.)

Chicken Schnitzel.................................................................. 28.00

Chicken Tenderloin............................................................... 14.00

Warsteiner Pilsner A Light Tasting Pale Colored, Very Hopped Up Brew.

The largest Selling Bier In Germany. Classic Pilsner.

Great Bier for the Person Who Enjoys Lighter Biers.

Half Roast Long Island Duckling ......................................... 29.00

Pork Tenderloin Parmigiano................................................ 14.00

Hofbrau Original The original brew of Bavarian Kings. Full bodied and well balanced.

All Items & Prices subject to Change.

Roast Stuffed Turkey ............................................................ 28.00

Stuffed Cabbage .................................................................... 14.00

Poultry

Our own breaded chicken cutlet served with a wedge of lemon.

Chicken á la Parmigiano....................................................... 14.00

Our own breaded chicken culet with a hearty meat sauce and provolone cheese. Served with linguine or choice of potato.

Tender pork medallions served with sautéed mushrooms and a Burgundy gravy.

Half roast duck served with herb stuffing, cranberry sauce and brown gravy.

Tender pork medallions with a hearty meat sauce and provolone cheese served with linguine or choice of potato.

Fresh roast turkey served with herb stuffing, cranberry sauce and brown gravy.

Traditional stuffed cabbage with meat and rice and complemented by a vegetable cream tomato sauce.

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NEW BRITAIN HERALD | THE BRIsToL pREss Wood-Fired Grilled Tuscan Ribeye* Our thick ribeye marinated in olive oil, fresh herbs and spices, topped with roasted garlic and a sautéed mushroom.

Served with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh steamed green beans. 22.99 Try the ribeye with Francis Ford Coppola Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon, a California red wine full of succulent cherry and boysenberry flavors.

Chicken Artichoke Flatbread Crispy flatbread topped with grilled chicken, chopped spinach and artichokes, freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of pure olive oil. 5.99 Coconut Shrimp Dipped in beer batter, rolled in coconut and fried golden. Paired with our own Creole marmalade. 9.79 Try our flatbread or shrimp with Jacob’s Creek Moscato a refreshing sweet Australian white wine.

Ribs & Chicken on the Barbie 1/3 rack of baby back ribs and a wood-fire grilled chicken breast.

Served with Aussie Fries. 15.49 Complement the ribs & chicken with Samuel Adams Alpine Spring Lager, a bright citrusy unfiltered beer.

NEW! Steak* & Seafood Mixed Grill Our signature sirloin paired with seasoned and seared shrimp and scallops on a bed of fresh diced mango salsa. Served with a dressed baked potato.

6 oz. sirloin 12.99 9 oz. sirloin 18.99 12 oz. sirloin 20.99

NEW! Oreo® Cookies ‘N Cream Waffles Warm chocolate waffle cakes with vanilla ice cream, OREO® cookie crumbs and whipped cream. Drizzled with house made chocolate sauce

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D’Amico’s

Ristorante & Lounge Our goal is to provide quality food, excellent service, with an inviting atmosphere. We have a huge variety of beer (12 on tap!) & wine!

2 Linden St., Plainville • 860.747.5177 • Fax: 860-747-5166 S TA R T E R S Spiedini - Home-Made Fresh Mozzarella .............. $9 Wrapped in Speck, Roasted, Bed of Arugula, Tossed in Garlic Oil, Lemon Juice Fried Breaded Smoked Mozzarella ...... $7 Breaded and Served with Marinara Eggplant Fries ..........................................$8 Topped With Parmesan Cheese, Parsley, Served with Marinara Sauce Fried Calamari...................................... $9 Freshly Breaded Calamari and Cherry Peppers, Served with Marinara Sauce and Lemon Antipasto ........................... Sm $9/ Lg $15 Sopressata Salami, San Danielle Prosciutto, Smoked Speck, Roasted Peppers, Marinated Mushrooms, Three Gourmet Italian Cheeses, Mixed Greens Tossed in Red Wine Vinaigrette I n S A l ATA Winter Salad ......................................... $9 Mixed Greens, Tossed In Balsamic Vinaigrette, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Cranberries, Candied Walnuts Arugula Salad ....................................... $9 Arugula, Thin Sliced Potato, Haricot Vert Beans, Fresh Shaved Parmigiano, with Truffle and Garlic Oil House Salad .......................................... $5 Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, Green Peppers and Carrot Insalata Caprese ................................... $8 Roma Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Reduced Balsamic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil Caesar Salad.......................................... $6 Fresh Romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano, Croutons HoT SAndwIc HES (Available on Whole Wheat Wraps, HomeMade Focaccia Bread, or Grinder Rolls) Buffalo Chicken Wrap ......................... $9 Crispy Chicken Tossed in a Buffalo Sauce, Romaine Lettuce, Mozzarella, Served on a Whole Wheat Wrap w/ Blue Cheese on Side Chicken Caesar Wrap ........................... $9 Grilled Chicken, Romaine Lettuce Tossed In Our Home-Made Caesar Dressing, Served on a Whole Wheat Wrap Chicken, Meatball, Sausage ................ $10 Mozzarella Cheese, Marinara Sauce, Parmesan, Served On a Freshly Baked White Roll with French Fries Broccoli Rabe and Sausage ................. $10 Hot or Sweet Sausage, Broccoli Rabe Sautéed with Garlic and White Wine, Mozzarella, served on a Freshly Baked White Roll with French Fries Chicken Pesto ..................................... $10 Grilled Chicken Breast, Basil-Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomato, Red Onion, Fontina Cheese, Served On Our Home-Made Focaccia Bread With French Fries Tuna Melt .............................................. $9 Tuna Salad w/Cranberries, Red Onion, Celery and Apples, Fontina, Served On Our Home-Made Focaccia Bread With French Fries Tomato Mozzarella .............................. $8 Roma Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Mixed Greens, Balsamic Reduction, Served On Our Home-Made Focaccia Bread With French Fries Sausage & Peppers ................................ $9 Hot or Sweet Sausage with Peppers and Onions, Served on a Freshly Baked White Roll with French Fries.

Italian Combo ...................................... $9 Mixed Greens, Cappicola, Salami, Roasted Peppers, Provolone, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Served On Our Home-Made Focaccia Bread w/ French Fries

PA S TA (Served With Side Salad) Linguine With Clams ......................... $17 Lemon Juice, Garlic, Fresh Clams, Crushed Red Pepper, White Wine, Fresh Parsley Chicken Parmigiana ........................... $14 Freshly Breaded Chicken Breast, Marinara Sauce, Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Parsley Spaghetti and Meatballs ..................... $12 Home-Made Marinara and Meatballs, Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Parsley Shrimp Scampi ................................... $16 Sautéed Shrimp, Fresh from City Fish of Wethersfield, White Wine Sauce, Garlic, Hint of Crushed Red Pepper Bolognese............................................ $13 Delicious Meat Sauce Made In-House, Ricotta, Served With Penne Broccoli Rabe & Sausage .................... $16 Mixture of Broccoli Rabe and Sausage (Hot or Sweet), with Garlic, Crushed Red Pepper and a White Wine Sauce.

EnTREES (Served With Side Salad) Veal Marsala/Picatta ........................... $18 Choose Between Both of Our Home-Made Sauces, Served with Our Fresh Seasonal Vegetables and Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes Chicken Picatta................................... $14 Seared Chicken Breast, With A Pan Sauce Of White Wine, Capers, Garlic and Lemon Juice, Served With Seasonal Vegetables and Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes Tuscan Meatloaf ................................. $14 Served with Rosemary Asiago Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach and a Red Wine Gravy Chicken Marsala ................................. $14 Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Finished In a Marsala Wine Reduction, With Mushrooms, Shallots and Herbs, Served With Seasonal Vegetables and Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes Fish of the Day Hand Picked Fish Supplied to Us by City Fish Market in Wethersfield, CT. Please have your server inform you of details. Price subject to change.

PIzzA Sm Cheese $10 Lrg Cheese $13 Margherita Pizza ............Sm $12 .. Lg $15 Our Home-made Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, with Fresh Basil Quattro Carni .................Sm $18 .. Lg $22 Home-Made Mozzarella, Red Sauce, Four Gourmet Italian Meats including Speck, Sopressata, Pancetta and Hot/Sweet Sausage Quattro Formaggi...........Sm $15 .. Lg $19 Home-Made Mozzarella, Fontina, Ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Fresh Basil, Red or White Pizza Broccoli Rabe Pizza ........Sm $17 .. Lg $21 Hot or Sweet Sausage, Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli-Rabe, Fresh Rosemary, Roasted Garlic, Garlic Oil, Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese Buffalo Chicken Pizza ....Sm $15 .. Lg $19 Light Tomato Sauce, Mild Buffalo Sauce, Poached Chicken, Mozzarella, Green Peppers, Finished with Fresh Romaine and Bleu Cheese on the side.

Vegetable Pizza ...............Sm $15 .. Lg $19 Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Roasted Mushrooms, Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, SunDried Tomatoes, Carmelized Onions Cheese Calzone ..................................... $8 Shredded Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan Toppings Available

ToPPIngS Sm 1 / lRg 2 Artichoke, Broccoli-Rabe, Extra Cheese, Garlic, Green Peppers, Ham, Home Made Mozzarella, Onions, Pepperoni, Roasted Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers, Ricotta, Sliced Tomato, Spinach, SunDried Tomato PREmIum ToPPIngS Chicken .................................sm $2 - lg $3 Meatballs...............................sm $2 - lg $3 Pancetta ................................sm $3 - lg $4 Sausage..................................sm $3 - lg $4 Clams ....................................sm $4 - lg $5 Shrimp ..................................sm $4 - lg $5 HomE mAdE dESSERTS Pistachio Cannoli ................................. $5 Two Cannoli Shells Made to Order, Filled with Pistachios, Ricotta, Mascarpone, Vanilla, Topped with Cocoa Powder and Powdered Sugar Carla’s Panna Cotta .............................. $6 Panna Cotta - Meaning “Cooked Cream” In Italian, Vanilla, Mascarpone Cheese, Served With Fresh Strawberries and Blueberries and a Fruit Coulis Almond Polenta Cake .......................... $6 Almond Infused Polenta, Stawberry Coulis, Vanilla Anglaise and Our Home Made Whipped Cream Bread Pudding ...................................... $6 Freshly Baked Bread, Saturated in Milk, Cranberries, Apples, Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Sugar. Then Strained and Baked Again. Served with Our Home-Made Whipped Cream.

KIdS mEnu Spaghetti With A Meatball ................... $6 Half Order of Pasta, Red Sauce, Parmesan With a Meatball Spaghetti With Red Sauce or Butter .... $4 Half Order of Pasta With Butter and Parmesan Chicken Tenders ................................... $6 Three Freshly Breaded Chicken Tenders With French Fries and Choice of Sauce Fried Smoked Mozzarella..................... $4 Half Order of Our Fried Smoked Mozzarella, Served with Marinara Sauce Slice of Cheese & Fries.......................... $4 Slice of Our Cheese Pizza With A Side of French Fries dRInKS Coffee ............. $1.50 Our Iced Tea .. $1.75 Fountain Soda .. $1.75 Milk ............. $1.75 Apple Juice ..... $1.75 Hot Chocolate ....$1.75 Pellegrino ....... $2.50 2 Liter Soda ... $2.00 1 Liter Soda .... $1.50 20 Oz. Soda .... $1.25

Prices and Items subject to change.

Thank You for letting our family, cook for your family!

We Appreciate Your support.

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Kitchen Hours: Monday - Closed, Tuesday - Thursday 11:30 am - 9 pm, Friday-Saturday 11 am - 10 pm, Sunday 12 pm - 9 pm Bar Hours: Monday - Closed, Tuesday - Thursday 11am - 12 am, Sunday 12 pm - 12 am

Email: damicosrestaurant@gmail.com

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24 Whiting St., Plainville, CT 06062 860-747-0405 860-747-0405

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BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER

Mike’s Bristol’s Best Kept Secret

Tortoise & Hare Cafe & Catering, LLC

Cafe & Catering, LLC

GREAT FOOD GREAT ATMOSPHERE …AT GREAT PRICES!

Chef/Owner Mike Clawson

457 North Main St., Bristol

Come check out our signature homemade desserts!

- “Our Classic Signature Carrot Cake”

860-582-6616

Breakfast Served All Day!

HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 8am - 8pm mikestortoiseharecafe.com

We Cater at Your Place or Ours!

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DINNER MENU PASTA

APPETIZERS Shrimp Cocktail $9.95 Mainely’s Cold Bar $15.95 Crab Cakes $9.95 Sauteed Calamari $7.9S Mainely Scallops $9.95 Beef Tidbits $9.95 Artichoke Crab Dip $8.95 Grilled Shrimp $9.95 Steamed Clams $9.95 Ahi Tuna Bites $9.95 Stuffed Portabella Mushroom $6.95 Onion Brick $7.95

SOUPS $3.95 bowl $4.95 Seafood Stew Rhode Island Clam Chowder Soup of the day

Shrimp Scallop Crab Saute $22.95 Linguini with Clams $17.95 Seafood Lasagna $24.95 Cajun Shrimp $18.95 Scallop and Crab Alfredo $19.95

TRADITIONAL FAVORITES Baked Stuffed Shrimp $21.95 Surf and Turf S23.95 Shrimp Scampi $18.95 Steamed Lobster Market Price Fried Whole Belly Clams Market Price Sole Francais $l8.95 Fra Diavalo $22.95 Fish and Chips $18.95 Vegetable Primavera $14.95

FROM THE LAND

All of Mainely Seafood’s meats are wet aged in house to achieve optimum flavor

SALADS House Salad $3.95 Caesar Salad $3.95 As an entree $6.95 Add-ons chicken $2.95, shrimp $4.95, swordfish $4.95, fried calamari $3.95, salmon $4.95 Spinach Salad $3.95 As an entree $7.95

MAINELY’S MAINE COURSES

Each entree includes your choice of house or Caesar salad, or cup of soup.

For an additional 1.95, choose our spinach salad. All entrees excluding pasta and risotto dishes incluee choice of starch and the vegetable of the day

FROM THE SEA Blackened Salmon $20.95 Mainely Tuna $18.95 Almond Crusted Orange Roughy $19.95 Salmon Cakes $17,95 Tomato Tequila Swordfish $20.95 Seafood Bake $24.95 Broiled Scallops $24.95 Baked Haddock a la Steve $18.95

Prime Rib (served Friday and Saturday nights) $18.95 Filet Mignon lOoz. Seasoned and grilled. $23.95 with a brandy gorgonzola sauce. $25.95 NY Strip 12oz.

Seasoned and grilled $22.95 with a mushroom demi-glace. $24.95 Petite Top Sirloin 7 oz.

Seasoned and grilled. $16.95 with a mushroom demi-glace. $17.95

POULTRY Crab Stuffed Chicken $17.95 Chicken Newburg $17.95 Sauteed Chicken $16.95 Chicken Scampi $16.95 Northern Fried Chicken $16.95

142 Center Street - Southington 860-426-1452 www.fishoncenter.com

Serving raw or undercooked meats and proteins contains the risk of food borne illness

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164 Central Street - Route 72 ~ Forestville, CT 06010

(860) 582-1108 • (860) 582-1233 www.nuchiesrestaurant.com

“Ladies Night Out” Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Reservations required please call: (860)582-1108

SPECIAL DINNER MENU

Menu Featuring: • Vegetable Soup • Baked Stuffed Shells • Boneless Stuffed Chicken Breast • Mike’s Winter Meatloaf • Scalloped Potatoes • Broccoli Spears Includes Italian Table, Bread, Coffee & Dessert!

Unlimited Beer, Wine & Soda

U n l i m i t e d B e e r, Wine and Soda. $

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Unlimited Beer, Wine & Soda

All Ladies Are Welcome!

“Mens Night Out” $

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Thursday, February 9th, 2012 • 6pm-9pm

Unlimited Bottled Beer, Wine & Soda

Menu: Nuchies fabulous Italian imports, stromboli, sausage, suffrette and more...

Dinner featuring: Salad, Penne Pasta. Mike’s Favorite: Hearty Beef Stew, Salisbury Steak. Italian pastries and Ice Cream.

Italian Station and Full Course Dinner

ALTERNATIVES A Private Gathering Room Located Downstairs at Nuchies Excellent Rates & Space for various banquets.

Special Rates for 30th, 40th, 50th Birthday Parties.

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$5.00 Off

ITALIAN RISTORANTE Veal • Chicken • Pasta 17 Whiting Street, Plainville, CT • www.fioresplainville.com (860)747-1700 or (860)747-3500

Any Lunch or Dinner purchase of $30 or more Fiore’s IV • Ristorante

17 Whiting Street • Plainville • 860-747-1700 • 860-747-3500. With this coupon. Dine in only. Not valid with other offers. Offer expres 3/31/12

$10.00 Off Any Lunch or Dinner purchase of $50 or more

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Fiore’s IV • Ristorante

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$10.00 Off Any Lunch or Dinner purchase of $50 or more

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Fiore’s IV • Ristorante

17 Whiting Street • Plainville • 860-747-1700 • 860-747-3500. With this coupon. Dine in only. Not valid with other offers. Offer expres 3/31/12

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milie

“Where friends and family come together”

Proudly Celebrating Over 22 Years As

Bristol’s Favorite for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Banquets for Special Events Soups • Salads • Sandwiches • Pizza • Grinders • Steaks • Seafood

ENTIRE MENU AVAILABLE FOR TAKE-OUT! VOTED BEST BURGER • BEST LUNCH PLACE BEST FAMILY STYLE RESTAURANT

SUPER LITE

SPECIAL OFFERS SUN. - THURS.

Small Cheese Pizza..........................$5.99* Med. Cheese Pizza ...........................$6.99* Lrg. Cheese Pizza ............................$7.99* Add’l Toppings (Each) Small - $.99* Med. - $1.50* Lrg. - $1.95*

BREAKFAST SPECIAL

Wings (Min. 8) ..................................$.60*

or

Any 8” Grinder................................$4.99*

1 egg (any style), home fries, house toast w/butter & jelly House French Toast w/ maple syrup & powdered sugar

¢ 99each

w/ cup of reg. tea.

1.99

$

(exclused veal)

1/2 Lb. Oasis Cheeseburger............$4.99* w/ French Fries, Pickle & Coleslaw *Plus Tax

The Families of Andy & Bill Theodoropoulos - Proprietors Since 1990

Small Weddings • Showers • Funerals • Business Meetings at reasonable prices

7:00 am - 9:00 pm, weekends til 9:30 pm

• DAILY SPECIALS • CHILDREN’S MENU • EARLY BIRDS

www.oasisbristol.com

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782 Pine St., Bristol 860-585-9393

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STAFFORD DINER uNDER NEw OwNERShIp

015728

(860)583-8131 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

HOURS:

Come visit us at 100 Stafford Ave., Bristol, CT 06010

Monday to Friday 5:00am to 2:00pm Saturday 5:00am to 1:00pm Sunday 7:00am to 2:00pm

DAILY BREAKFAST SPECIAL

FRESH HOME MADE CREPES

MONDAY/FRIDAY 5am to 11am

2 Eggs any styles, Homefries, Toast & Coffee $2.77 2 Pancakes or 2 French Toast & Coffee $3.00

Plain with brown sugar Fruit filled crepes (Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries) Ham & Cheese Crepes

LUNCH MENU

FRESH DELICIOUS GRILLED SANDWICHES AND MORE REUBEN: Corn beef or pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, w/ Russian dressing on rye

CUBAN: Roasted pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, mustard and cuban dressing

Spinach & Cheese Crepes Western & Cheese Crepes

Wednesday Seniors’ Day

10% OFF

Excluding Daily Specials

ALPINE CHICKEN: Grilled chicken breast, Swiss cheese, sauteed onions and mushrooms

PHILLY STEAK: Grilled steak, sauteed onions,

FRESH CUT FRENCH FRIES

peppers, mushrooms and cheese

GRILLED CHEESE: W/ Tomatoes, Bacon or Ham QUARTER POUND HAMBURGERS, CHEESEBURGERS, BACON BURGERS, STEAMED BURGERS All served on fresh harvest hard roll w/ lettuce and tomatoes

FOOTLONG HOT DOGS

w/ sauerkraut or raw onions w/ chili w/ stuffed cheddar and bacon

Hamburger & French Fries or Footlong Hotdog with Soda $6.00 October Special

JOIN US WE HAVE WEEKEND SPECIALS NY Strip Steak & Eggs Virginia Ham & Eggs Raisin French Toast w/ Walnuts

EAT IN OR CALL YOUR ORDER IN (860)583-8131

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STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT E AT-I N O R TA K E OU T PIEROGIES (8)

Cheese or Blueberry Potatoes & Cheese w/BACON BITS Meat BEEF & VEAL Sauerkraut & Mushrooms

APPETIZERS

Potato Pancakes (3) Cheese Blintzies (3)

SANDWICHES & GRINDERS HOMESTYLE SOUPS (2 EVERYDAY) Borscht, Chicken, Cabbage Soup and more

DINNERS

Polish Platter Golabek, Keilbasa, Bigos, 3 pierogies, 1 potato pancake Hunters Stew (Bigos) Sauerkraut, cabbage, meat, kielbasa Stuffed Cabbage Viener Schnitzel w/fried egg

10% OFF with this coupon, alcohol not included

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Voted BEST WINGS in Southington

860-378-0043

129 Center St, Southington, CT. 06111 • 860-378-0043 APPETIZE RS

Big Ass Nacho – House made corn tortilla chips, shredded

cheese, sauteed peppers, sauteed onions, lettuce, tomato, black olives,

jalapeno peppers, sour cream & salsa - ........................................ $9

Add chicken, ground beef, or taco meat - ........................... $2 Deep Fried Spuds – (4) with bacon & mixed cheese ............................................................................................. $6.50 Chicken Quesadilla – Chipolte grilled chicken, shredded cheese, sauteed onions, sauteed peppers, black olives, jalapeno peppers, sour cream & salsa - ............................... $8 Sloppy Cheese Fries – seasoned waffle fries, bacon, shredded cheese - ................................................................... $7 Buffalo Shrimp – (3) butterflied shrimp, breaded and deep fried, served with buffalo sauce - ............................. $10 Mozzarella Sticks – (6) served with marinara sauce - $5 Bullfrogg Balls – (8) breaded garlic mashed potatos ................................................................................................... $5 Fried Ravioli – (5) cheese filled, breaded and fried served with marinara sauce - ............................................................ $8 Sweet & Spicy Meatballs – (4) meatballs deep fried and tossed in our sweet chili sauce - ............................................$8 Corn on the Cob – deep fried and served with a herb butter - ........................................................................................... $3 Fried Oreo – Enough Said - ............................................ $4 Fried Pickle Chips – served with a spicy - ..........$4 Side o Fries – hand cut seasoned fries served with ranch... $6 Jalapeno Poppers – cream cheese filled served with salsa - $ 5 Party Mixed Platter – poppers, mozzarella sticks, fried pickles, fried ravioli, fried mixed veggies - ...................... $14

PA STA S E C T I O N

tossed with penne pasta & served with a toasted hard roll - ................. $13 spicy shrimp, meatball marinara, sauteed chicken with white wine and butter, alfredo, a la vodka

SOU P & SALADS

French Onion Soup – served with croutons & swiss cheese - ... $4 bowl

House made Chili – topped with shredded cheese & sour cream - ........................................................................ $4 bowl Soup of the Day – made fresh daily - ................ $4 bowl Combo Deal – soup & half salad combo - .......................... $7 House Salad – lettuce, tomato, roasted red peppers, cucumbers, shredded chese - ......................................................................... $6 Caesar Salad – romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, caesar dressing - ......................................................................... $8 Taco Salad – house made tortilla bowl, taco beef, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese - .................................................................... $10 Cobb Salad – lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, diced egg, bacon, bleu cheese dressing - ............................................................... $10 Buffalo Salad – chicken or shrimp, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, bleu cheese dressing - ................................................... $10 ranch, ceasar, bleu cheese, light italian, oil & balsamic vinegar, honey mustard

W R A P S & R O L LS

“AWA R D W I N N I N G W I N G S ”

sauteed peppers, & provolone cheese - ......................................... $8

“APPLE BBQ’ “SWEET CHILI” *F.U. HOT* (eat with caution) CHOPPED GARLIC & OIL GARLIC PEPPER PARM RASPBERRY HONEY GLAZE SESAME GINGER TERIYAKI CIIIPOTLE HONEY CHIPOTLE HORSERADISH HONEY HOT HONEY BBQ CRUSTED LEMON PEPPER HONEY MUSTARD THAI PEANUT MILD BUFFALO WASABI PEANUT SWEET HEAT JAMAICAN JERK

Chicken or Meatball Parmesan – marinara sauce,

Tuna Salad – tuna, mayo, diced celery, diced onion - .. $6.50 Roasted Veggie – roasted rep pepper, sauteed peppers, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato - ....................................................... $6.50 Steak & Cheese – marinaded strip steak, sauteed peppers, sauteed onions, cheese - .............................................................. $9 Fajita Wrap – chicken or beef, sauteed peppers, onions, mushrooms, shredded cheese, sour cream - ...................................... $10 Tossed Chicken – grilled or fried, tossed in any of our signature wing sauces with LTO - ........................................................ $8 Buffalo Shrimp – breaded shrimp, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, bleu cheese - ................................................................ $10

BU RG E R MADN ESS All burgers are 8oz hand pressed & seasoned served with your choice of waffle fries, onion rings, fresh cut seasoned fries - ........................$9.50

The Classic – lettuce, tomato, raw onion, mayo Backyard BBQ – bbq sauce, bacon, cheese Morning Glory – fried egg, bacon, cheese Black & Bleu – blackened, crumble bleu cheese Sloppy Chili – diced onion, chili, shredded cheese Heart Buster – bacon, onion ring, roasted red pepper, shredded cheese

Tex Mex – sauteed peppers, sauteed onions, jack cheese, chipolte mayo The Firehouse – raw jalapenos, chili powder, jack cheese, spicy mayo

Kitchen Sink – onion ring, mushrooms, peppers, bacon, onions, 3 cheese, mayo, ketchup, LTO

BLD – fried egg, bacon, cheese, peanut butter Shroom & Swiss – saute mushrooms, swiss cheese Tad Polls – (3) 3oz patties topped with cheese

ENTREES

Very Veggie – mushrooms, carmamelized onions, roasted red peppers, carrots, sauteed with garlic & balsamic glaze with or without cheese - $13 Burrito – spiced beef or chipotle chicken with red rice, black beans, lettuce, tomato, & mixed cheese. served with sour cream and salsa - $9 Tacos – hard or soft shell, seasoned beef, lettuce, tomtato, cheese, sour cream & salsa - ........................................................................... $7 Fajitas – chicken, beef, shrimp – sauteed roasted red peppers, onions,

mushrooms - ..........................................................$12 Chicken & Veggie – grilled chicken, sauteed peppers, sauteed onions, mushrooms, olive oil & garlic - ................................................ $12

10-$8.50, 15-$13.50, 20- $16.50, 25-$20.00

H A N D B AT T E R E D T E N D E R S

Available in any of our Award Winning Wing Sauces

5-$6.50, 10-$10.00, 15-$14.00

WINTER BAND SCHEDULE JANUARy

7th Jimmi Jack 14th Fist Fulla Change 21st Rahsaan Langley 28th Kenny Mehler

FEBRUARy

4th Rude Boyz 11th Cross Eyed Cat 18th Jimmi Jack 28th Kenny Mehler

MARCH

4th Rahsaan Langley 10th yoko Devin & 691 17th Cross Eyed Cat 24th TBA 31st Kenny Mehler

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Harley the Hound Says...

Feeling left out in the cold?

Let us warm your spirits!

Cold Beer • Imported & Domestic Wines Organic Wines • Gluten Free Beer • Gift Certificates

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Gather with friends & celebrate your birthday, promotion or any occasion!

Cover Bands Fridays saturdays

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MASS-CONN FUSION

Weekend Special

Fri. & Sat. 5pm-until sold out

Prime Rib or Stuffed Shrimp Dinner With Tossed salad, Potato & vegetable Dine-In Only Only

$12.95

WEEKDAY LUNCH SPECIAL - $5.95 • MONDAY - FRIDAY Big Screen Hd TV’S - daily Super SpecialS!

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Watch All Your Favorite Games With These Great Specials: Mondays - $11.95 Domestic Towers • $2.00 Miller Light Bottle or Draft • 7pm-close 25¢ Wings • $1.00 Pizza Slice Tuesdays - $5.00 Margaritas Wednesdays - $6.00 16oz Drinks • $2.00 Domestic Draft • $9.95 12oz Rib Eye Steak Thursdays - DJ TRIVIA • $11.95 Domestic Towers • $5.00 Martini Special FRIDAYS - 4PM-6PM FREE PIzzA & WINgS saTurdays - 12pm-4pm $2.00 Domestic Bottles • $1.00 Roast Beef Sandwich sundays - $11.95 Domestic Towers • 1/2 price Appetizers • $2.00 Coors Light Bottle or Draft

CATERING MENU* 1/2 pan

full pan

ANTIPASTO 16” PLATTER WITH DOME LID.........................$75 ASSORTED CHEESE PLATTER w/PEPPERONI, VEGETABLES & DIP ....... $55 ......$105 BROCCOLI RABE WITH SAUSAGE .......................$55 ......$105 CHICKEN FRANCESE .........................................$55 ......$105 CHICKEN MARSALA ...........................................$55 ......$105 CHICKEN PARMIGIANA......................................$55 ......$105 CHICKEN ROMAN With Cavatelli ........................$65 ......$120 EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA ...................................$35 ......$65 EGGPLANT ROLLATINI ........................................$40 ......$75 LASAGNA .........................................................$40 ......$75

1/2 pan

full pan

MANICOTTI OR CHEESE RAVIOLI ........................$40 ......$75 MEATBALLS OR SAUSAGE in sauce ......................$35 ......$70 SAUSAGE & PEPPERS..........................................$35 ......$65 SLICED ROAST BEEF with mushroom gravy ............$35 ......$65 STUFFED FILET OF SOLE ......................................$75 ......$140 STUFFED SHRIMP with seafood stuffing (each) ........$3.50 SHRIMP COCKTAILS JUMP U-10 (each) 15 minimum.....$2.75 SHRIMP COCKTAILS JUMP 16/20 (each) 25 minimum..$1.00 TOSSED GREENS SALAD ....................................$25 ......$45 ZlTl with sauce ....................................................$25 ......$45

* PICK UP ONLY

15 North Liberty Street, Southington • 860-426-1020 • www.friendscafect.com