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2 | Friday, June 18, 2010 BEST APPETIZER
J. Timothy’s Taverne (860) 747-6813 143 New Britain Ave. Plainville There’s always something new and different to try at J. Timothy’s Tavern, which has over 10 different appetizers to choose from. There is the tasty, butternut squash ravioli, served in a brown butter cream sauce with candied walnuts for $7.50 or their ever-popular onion rings, thinly sliced and made to order, their flaky, golden goodness tastes even better at only $5.95. Worth mentioning: Chilis, Pagliaccis BEST APPLIANCE STORE
Best Buy (860) 666-5100 3377 Berlin Tpke. Newington From IPods to HD TVs, Best Buy has something for everyone, whether you’re a techno wiz or just looking for a great Father’s Day gift for dad. The clear, sharp picture Panasonic 32” Viera LCD TV for $399 is perfect for watching the big game or their Zune HD 16 GB MP3 player can hold over 4,000 songs or five hours of HD video at $179.99, making it a great buy for music and TV lovers alike.
Worth mentioning: Target, Mitch’s Place BEST ATTORNEY/LAW OFFICE
Weber and Carrier (860) 225-9463 24 Cedar St. New Britain It’s the customer-centered mantra at Weber and Carrier that has made it one of New Britain’s best law firms. With an experienced staff that’s quick to respond to clients and are willing to work with clients during their off-hours and don’t always charge for every phone call of fax their clients make or send, few firms can compete with the quality and service that they offer. Worth mentioning: Richards and Williams, James Denigris BEST BAKERY
Roly Poly (860) 229-5109 587 Main St. New Britain Fresh breads and homemade cakes and desserts are what’s cooking at Roly Poly Bakery. It’s hard to go wrong with their wide variety of baked goods to choose from, like their Polish cheesecake with raisins or their Anbasador cake that’s choco-
late cake filled with pineapples, peaches and cherries. You can even get one of their fresh baked loaves of bread like their rye, whole wheat or Italian loaves that are only $3.50 for a large loaf. Worth mentioning: La Rose, Gnazzo BEST BAR
Sliders (860) 747-4477 88 New Britain Ave. Plainville With $2.50 Bud Light drafts, $7.50 Bud Light pitchers during happy hour and over 16 different draft beers to choose from on a regular basis including their own IPA, Sliders is the perfect neighborhood bar. Their 13 flat-screen TVs have over 800 different channels to choose from and their world famous wings that come in 19 different flavors like honey barbeque, Cajun or flaming raspberry are some of the best around. Worth mentioning: Elmer’s, Club Lido BEST BARTENDER
Jill Grande (First and Last) (860) 747-9100 32 Cooke St. Plainville, 06062
She has only been mixing drinks for a year and a half, but First and Last’s Jill Grande is a master of mixology. From ice-cold strawberry daiquiris to Grande’s favorite drink to make, a delicious French martinis, with their smooth blend of Grey Goose Vodka, Chambord and pineapple juice for just $9.00, she knows what it takes to make the perfect drink for any occasion. Worth mentioning: Jeanette (Whinestone), Kasia (Sadlon) BEST BERLIN/KENSINGTON RESTAURANT
Bellas Pizzeria/Restaurant (860) 829-0002 512 High Road Berlin The thin-crust, brick oven pizzas at Bellas Pizzeria are hard to resist, like their famous 16-inch Buffalo Chicken pizza made with chicken breasts, coated in hot sauce and blue cheese that’s a delicious mix of flavor and spice for $16.95. And their Eggplant Special pizza, which is covered with freshly baked eggplant, ricotta cheese, broccoli, garlic and olives in a white sauce is equally delicious. Worth mentioning: Baltics, Portofinos
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CJ’s Restaurant (860) 223-4115 70 South St. New Britain Breakfast is the most important meal of day, and CJ’s Restaurant will get you started on the right foot. Try any of their delicious, freshly made omelets, like the CJ’s Omelet stuffed with bacon, ham, sausage and cheese-with a side of home fries, coffee and toast for only $9.95. Want something a bit sweeter? Then try their freshly made waffles, topped with whipped cream and strawberries for just $6.95. Either one will leave you full and satisfied. Worth mentioning: New Britain Diner, Miss Washington Diner
Worth mentioning: Beautiful Bride, Bridal Bell BEST BUFFET
Buffet 2000 (860) 621-5555 855 Queen St. Southington
Worth mentioning: Big Steve’s Grill, Pit Stop
From chow mein, to pork fried rice to pork roast to ribs, there is a unique variety of dishes to choose from along the buffet lines at Buffet 2000. You can find something that will satisfy the whole family at an economical price — just $6.95 for lunch and $10.95 for dinner.
Leaves and Pages (860) 224-4414 59 West Main St. New Britain
From wedding gowns to prom dresses to tuxes, you can find the perfect outfit for any special occasion at David’s Bridal. Carrying all the biggest designers like Galina and Oleg Cassini, you can find the perfect dress for as low as $79 or $299 for some of their wedding gowns.
BEST CARD/GIFT SHOP
Worth mentioning: Dakotas, Stonewall BEST BURGERS
BEST BRIDAL
Davids Bridal (860) 645-7883 82 Buckland St. Manchester
white cheddar for just $8.95. Every burger also comes with their signature garlic fries-that are seasoned with salt and pepper, fresh garlic, oil and parsley with parmesan cheese tossed on while they’re still hot, making them a mouthwatering treat.
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First and Last (860) 747-9100 32 Cooke St. Plainville
Worth mentioning: Shaller Mitsubishi, Gallagher
One of the more unique and eclectic stores around, Leaves and Pages has something for everyone. With its cards made everywhere from Maine to England along with its diverse gift baskets, like the Italian and New England basket and over 34 kinds of tea and 12 kinds of Green Mountain Coffee to choose from Leaves and Pages offers pleasant and personable gifts at affordable prices that are sure to please.
BEST CAR DEALERSHIP
Schaller Honda
Family owned and operated since 1953, Schaller Honda is a New Britain institution. With one of the only certified Honda master technicians in New England and a friendly and knowledgeable staff, Schaller Honda provides customers with a unique blend of quality and excellence at affordable prices, like their oil changes for around $35. BEST CAR SERVICE
Worth mentioning: Hallmark, Max Mart
Thick, juicy and melt-in-your-mouth good, the burgers at First and Last are some of the best around. It’s hard to resist their cheddar cheese burger that is freshly made patty topped off with a slab of thick block of a hard, sharp
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Automotive Connection (860) 223-3465 175 Newington Ave. New Britain For the last 15 years, customers have been pleasantly surprised by the quality and service they have received at Automotive Connection. It’s one of the few service shops that still provides loaner cars to its customers and with some of the top independent technicians in the state, few can beat the expertise and care found at Automotive Connection. Worth mentioning: Story Brothers, Firestone
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Diamond Brite (860) 225-5389 920 West Main St. New Britain Even in a tough economy, Diamond Brite is still finding ways to offer customers bang for their buck. It’s tough to beat their $30 oil changes that include a free, full-service car wash. It’s just one of the great many deals at Diamond Brite that have kept people lining up for more. Worth mentioning: Sno White, Classic Car Wash BEST CELLULAR STORE
AT&T (860) 223-9379 665 W. Main St. New Britain Want to experience the nation’s fastest 3G network or be a part of the largest digital voice and data network? Then visit AT&T cellular in New Britain. The store offers
are wide variety of cell phones and home phones to choose from like the Blackberry Bold 09700-with a two-year plan starting at just $199.99 after rebate or the Samsung Strive touch-screen with keyboard for $29.99. Worth mentioning: Verizon, Obsession Wireless BEST CHILDREN’S STORE
Amatos (860) 229-9069 283 Main St. New Britain Offering a unique array of electric trains, wooden ships and radio controlled devices, Amatos isn’t your typical toy store. It’s one of the only two authorized factory service centers in Connecticut capable of doing warranty service on electric trains.It’s a true hobbyist’s dream with toys at reasonable prices like its electric train box starter kits that start at $30. Worth mentioning: Toys R Us, Kohls
BEST CHINESE FOOD
Great Taste (860) 827-8988 597 West Main St. New Britain As the only Asian restaurant in Connecticut listed by Zagat’s, it’s easy to see why Great Taste is such a success. Their delicious Peking Duck is one of their best sellers — marinated in honey and seasonings and roasted in a smoke house, this flavorful fowl is crispy tender and lean and served over white or brown rice for $32.95. Worth mentioning: Chinese Kitchen, Super Buffet
Dark, Hazelnut, original made from 100 percent Arabica beans or their creamy French Vanilla, there is a flavor perfect of every coffee lover out there. And for only $8 for a pound of their premium blends, it’s no wonder Southington runs on Dunkin’. Worth mentioning: Leaves and Pages, Starbucks BEST CONTRACTOR
Dimatteo Construction Inc. (860) 747-0339 55 Corporate Ave. Plainville Since 1961 Dimatteo Construction Inc. has been building everything from roadway, to bridges and sewers throughout Connecticut. The expert builders at Dimatteo work primarily on residential roads and commercial developments. They recently constructed the largest concrete bridge in New England at Bridgehampton Crossing in Farmington.
BEST COFFEE
Dunkin Donuts (860) 628-0332 956 West St. Southington It’s hard to figure out which flavor of coffee is the best at Dunkin Donuts, whether you prefer the rich, bold taste of their Dunkin
Worth mentioning: Downs Construction, DiPetro, Baroni
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BEST DAY CARE
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BEST DESSERT
Walgreens (860) 793-9356 5 Farmington Ave. Plainville
YMCA (860) 229-3787 50 High St. New Britain, 06051
Walgreens offers everyday great prices on a variety of items from skincare, to candy, to paper goods and groceries. Their great staff can help you find anything you need and their amazing deals like over the counter vitamins for as low as $5.99 a bottle and patio supplies like a Grill Daddy starting at $64.99 make saving a breeze.
For over 20 years, the childcare program at the New Britain YMCA has been servicing children at the New Britain public schools, Hartford magnet schools and Worth mentioning: Dr. Krakowiak-Cowas, Catholic schools, offering a safe and Dr. Larry Broisman structured environment for children to learn and grow with their free swimming lessons, arts and crafts and tutoring proBEST DRY CLEANER gram. And at only $47 a week for their before-school program and $52 per week for their after school and the availability of financial aid, it’s more than accessible. Best Cleaners Berlin
Worth mentioning: FoodBag, CVS BEST DANCE STUDIO
Arthur Murray Dance Center (860) 278-1090 623 Hartford Rd. New Britain Have an itch to tango? Curious about the cha cha? Then Arthur Murray Dance Center is the place to go. Their staff, trained under the Arthur Murray standards of teaching, can help anyone improve their dance skills from beginners to those who have danced for years. Lessons start as low as $48 and include a free class. Worth mentioning: Dance Step, Dance Best
Worth mentioning: Kinder Care BEST DENTIST
Dr. Edward Fournier DMD 405 N. Main St. Bristol BEST DOCTOR
Dr. Camilo Echanique (860) 229-0100 40 Hart St.
Dr. Camilo Echanique at the Hospital of Central Connecticut has been practicing internal medicine for nearly 20 years. Echanique credits his success and longevity to being able to communicate and relate to his patients. Doing what he can to explain and treat the aliments of the over 350 patients he sees each month, he always tries to treat them like family.
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It’s a different and better dry cleaning experience at Best Cleaners, which offers same-day service that promises to have your clothes ready by 4 p.m. if you drop them off by 11 a.m., home delivery where their trucks will stop by twice a week for pickup and delivery and Best Cleaners uses environmentally-friendly cleaning techniques to make sure that not only your clothes, but the environment stays clean. Worth mentioning: Hourglass, New Britain Cleaners
GNAZZO (860) 747-8758 73 East S. Plainville There are a wide variety of desserts at Gnazzo to choose from including everything from apple and blueberry pies, to pastries, muffins and fluffy sheet cakes. But it’s their famous homemade apple cider donuts that have put Gnazzo on the map. Prepared yearround and freshly made on site, the golden brown treats are rolled in cinnamon sugar and pack a sharp, cider taste with each bit are hard to resist at $2.99 for half-a-dozen. Worth mentioning: Bolo, LaRose Bakery BEST DISCOUNT STORE
Ocean State Job Lot (860) 893-0031 New Brite Plaza New Britain It’s all about the bargains at Ocean State Job Lot. You can find great deals on everything from condiments and spices at around $1 to sunglasses for $2 and air conditioners and for around $79. You can even find great deals on pool and grill equipment like an 18-foot round solar cover for $48 or at table top patio heater for $60 make summer fun and affordable. Worth mentioning: Mitch’s, Wal-mart
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BEST EYE CARE
Your Eyes Eye Care Center (860) 223-7900 198 East Main St. New Britain
Worth mentioning: Aqua Terra, First and Last
With over 1,000 different frames to choose from and designer glasses that include Gucci, DKNY and Christian Dior, Your Eyes Eye Care Center helps you see better and look better. Designer frames, which include single-vision lenses start at just $190, and regular frames begin at $48. Worth mentioning: Ratchford, Plainville Optical Inc.
BEST FLORIST
Marzi (860) 229-1331 33 Fern St. New Britain Whether it’s for a wedding, Mother’s Day or any special occasion, Marzi offers a great selection of custom fresh and beautiful bouquets to choose from. With a wide variety of fresh flowers to choose from that includes everything from carnations, to roses and snapdragons, mums and much more at great prices, like $35 for a dozen roses, it’s hard to beat the quality and prices found at Marzi.
BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT
Angelicos Café (860) 224-3811 542 East Main St. New Britain T here aren’t many places like Angelico’s Café, where you can get a full meal for around $10, like their juicy and tender, slowly roasted prime rib with a baked
Worth mentioning: Stop and Shop, Weber’s Nursery and Florist
BEST BAR
BEST FURNITURE/BEDDING
Bob’s Discount Firnature (860) 666-5640 3203 Berlin Turnpike Newington There aren’t any gimmicks at Bob’s Discount Furniture, just great value at fair prices like their queen-size Bob O Pedics for just $999 or their Power Bob mattresses that combine the comfort of the Bob O Pedic with the movement of an adjustable bed, starting at $1,699 for a queen-sized. Bob’s delivery is just a good. Delivers are made within three to four days and can be as little as $29. Worth mentioning: Pilgrim, Puritan BEST GARDEN CENTER
Lowe’s (860) 793-1500 246 New Britain Ave Plainville Discover the best shrub to keep away pesky
deer, or pickup a privacy bush to provide some seclusion or whatever else you need to beautify the yard with the help of the friendly and knowledgeable staff at Lowe’s garden center. Their horticulture experts can help you find some beebalm, that’s sure to keep the deer away, for just $6.48, a roll of sod for just $4.98 to give your yard and full, green look or even some red, white and blue petunias for $1.98 to bring some color and life to any dull flower bed. Worth mentioning: Stonehedge, Agway BEST GOLF COURSE
Stanley Golf Course (860) 827-8570 365 Hartford Rd. New Britain Winner of the 2010 Walter Lowell distinguished service award, few courses are on par with Stanley Golf Course. Their 27-hole championship course is challenging, but fair with well-kept greens and a challenging white dogleg right par four is great for beginners and experts alike. And at $10 for 90 balls, their 19 bay driving range is great for perfecting that swing.
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Veggie World (860) 665-8288 749 New Britain Ave. Newington The one thing Veggie World isn’t light on is the meat. Each of their sandwiches are packed with at least a half-pound of freshly cut Boars Head deli meat on foot-long grinder rolls that start as low as $5 and include all the fixings. Their Turkish kebab is one of the best. Topped with greens, onions and roasted lamb meat, cut right off the skewer after several hours of cooking it, melts in your mouth. Worth mentioning: Angelos, Subway BEST GROCERY STORE
Stop & Shop (860) 348-9856 1309 Corbin Ave. New Britain The quality products at affordable prices
at Super Stop & Shop including everything from seafood, to baked goods to freshly cut meats and gasoline, gives customers a plethora of items at great prices to choose from. For those who don’t have time to cook, you can always select one of their prepared meals like their rotisserie chicken, soups, salads or quiches and pot-pies that make preparing last-minute meals a cinch. BEST GYMNASTICS
New Britain YMCA (860) 229-3787 50 Main St. New Britain With classes starting as early as 6:15 a.m. going until 7:15 p.m. and an income-based membership fees, classes at the YMCA are affordable and accessible for everyone. Their experienced staff is willing to go the extra mile can help you choose from their wide variety of classes that include rock climbing, swimming zumba, yoga, and many more for the best class to get you and your family down the path of healthy living. Worth mentioning: New England Gymnastics Etp., American
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Cost Cutters (860) 224-7282 172 Columbus Blvd. New Britain Paul Mitchell Signature Salon certified, Cost Cutters in New Britain combines quality with affordability. Up to date on the latest styles and trends, their friendly and knowledgeable staff can find the cut, that fits each customer’s personality and wallets with basic haircuts staring as low as $15 and coloring for $40. Worth mentioning: Dantes, Mr. Joseph’s BEST HAIR SALON
Definitions of Hair (860) 829-1844 925 Farmington Ave. Berlin Using only the best and highest quality hair salon products like those from Goldwell, the staff Definitions of Hair
can get you looking great and stylish for any occasion. With reasonable prices like $20 for a men’s haircut and a women’s haircuts for $38, coloring and highlights that start as low as $35 or five tanning sessions for just $31, it’s easy to see why they have been successful for 20 years. Worth mentioning: Sculptures, Boulevard Beauty Salon BEST HARDWARE STORE
Rutlowski True Value (860) 223-8569 62 Broad St. New Britain If you’re looking for great tools and sound advice, there is only one place to go, Rutkowski. With some of the best and most knowledgeable plumbers in the state and an extremely friendly staff, Rutlowski’s has helped customers with their electrical, plumbing, gardening and homerepair needs for nearly four generations with quality and personable service.
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Big Sky (860) 667-3200 58 Commerce Ct. Newington It doesn’t matter if you’re in shape, looking to get in shape or just want to be healthy, Big Sky has something for everyone. Fitted with the latest cardio and strength-training equipment and a staff of nationally-certified trainers, Big Sky shrinks your waistline but not your wallet with membership fees that start at $32 a month and include two free personal training sessions and access to all of their classes like zumba, yoga and body pump. Worth mentioning: Planet Fitness, Paul Carson BEST HEALTH FOOD
Angelos Market (860) 223-7340 349 W. Main St. New Britain
Angelo’s Market is known for their widevariety of fresh and healthy meals. Using fresh and all-natural ingredients in all of their products, Angelo’s has some of the best wraps around, like their freshly sliced turkey wraps for just $6.95 served on eitheir basil whole wheat, or tomato wrap-or their salads made with field greens, green leaf lettuce and romaine mix. Worth mentioning: Whole Foods, Big Sky BEST HOT DOG
Capitol Lunch (860) 229-8237 510 Main St. New Britain Slap on some mustard, sprinkle on some onions and pour on Capitol Lunch’s custom meat sauce and you get one of the best tasting hot dogs around. These dogs, grilled fresh to order and place on freshly steamed rolls, taste as good as they look. And for just $1.65 for a hot dog with the works, it’s hard to beat this lunch deal. Worth mentioning: Dawg House, Sahadis
BEST ICE CREAM
Pralines (860) 410-1151 107 New Britain Ave. Plainville Nothing is more satisfying on a hot summer day than a rich and creamy scoop of ice cream from Pralines in one of their delicious sugar cones. There are over 50 different flavors to choose from like their Reese’s Nightmare — a chocolate ice cream with crushed Reese’s pieces mixed in or their banana ice cream with real chunks of bananas in it for just $3.81. Worth mentioning: Cold Stone, Rita’s BEST INSURANCE AGENCY
Insurance Associates, INC (860) 224-2413 94 W. Main St. New Britain
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Paul D’Addabbo Insurance Associates Inc. (860) 224-2413 94 West Main St. New Britain
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everything from personal insurance, homeowner insurance and insurance for retailers and manufacturers. Their experienced staff is always quick to respond to customer inquiries, getting them information quickly and efficiently. Insurance Associates offer personal line account for as little as a $1,000 and offers some commercial insurance starting at $500.
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Angelos (860) 657-9628 2705 Main St. Glastonbury Made from some of the freshest ingredients around, each meal at Angelo’s is made to order and will leaving you feeling great. Their chicken princes — chicken breasts stuffed with crabmeat, mozzarella cheese and in a lemon and butter sauce for $15.99 is one of the most flavorful dishes on the menu. Seafood lovers, well, craves their lobster risotto — lobster tail and jumbo shrimp in a cream sauce for $24.99 Worth mentioning: Protfino’s, Pagliacci’s BEST JEWELERS
Polumbo’s Jewelers (860) 223-8886 438 East St. New Britain Good service, fair prices and friendly services is what’s defined Polumbo Jewelers
Worth mentioning: Farmington Jewelers, Jewelry Warehouse BEST KARAOKE
Chowder Pot (860) 244-3311 165 Brainard Rd. Hartford Every Tuesday night some of the greatest and not-so-great amateur singers of Connecticut come out to test their Karaoke chops at the Chowder Pot in Hartford. With themed nights like a Michael Jackson night — where patrons can dress like the King of Pop and do their own renditions of “Bad,” “Billy Jean,” or an 1980s night where you can do your best Brett Michaels’ impression, along with cash prizes and giveaways, you can feel like a rock star without ever having to tour or deal with all those groupies.
(860) 793-9631 149 Farmington Ave. Plainville
From their baby sitting program to their summer camp, the YMCA in Plainville has plenty of activities to keep your children entertained, happy and healthy. Children at the Y can sign up for their gymnastics classes and learn to walk the balance beam, learn the backstroke in their beautiful pool or tackle archery, rock climbing and wilderness survival at their summer camp. Worth mentioning: Science Center, New Britain Parks and Recreation BEST LANDSCAPING
Kensington Landscaping (860) 828-6035 46 Bell St.
Middletown Specializing in both home and commercial landscaping, Kensington Landscaping has transformed numerous outdoor spaces into Edenic refuges over their 26-year history, adding beauty and value to the properties through luscious gardens, stylish fountains, spacious decks and magnificent fences. Worth mentioning: Dreamscapes, Weber’s Nursery BEST LIQUOR STORE
Liquor Depot (860) 223-7140 687 W. Main St. New Britain Willing to match any advertised price in Connecticut on any item, Liquor Depot, with their wide selection of over 100 different beers and liquors from 50 different countries to choose from, finds ways to match their great selection with even better prices, like a 1.75 liter bottle of Finlandia Vodka for $25.99. Worth mentioning: Cassella’s Package Store, M&R
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Rookies (860) 635-1860 51 Shunpike Rd. Cromwell
flaky shell. Try some of their caramelized plantains, a sweet way to end any meal. BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
With live bands every Friday and Saturday night, like Derek and the Funbags, The Amish Outlaws and the Kick, Rookies is the place to be. Their 10,000-square-foot stage and dance floor provides plenty of space to rock out while listening to some of the hottest bands from the tri-state area. Covers are as low as $5. Worth mentioning: Trinity on Main, Bleachers BEST LUNCH
Negritas Restaurant (860) 224-0680 76 W. Main St. New Britain Every one of the great selections of Spanish and American cuisine at Negreitas Restaurant is fresh and delicious. 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,
Puerta Vallarta (860) 667-8080 2385 Berlin Tpke. Newington Authentic Mexican food at affordable prices and in a great family atmosphere is what Puerta Vallarta serves up every day. Their arroz con pollo is roasted, sliced chicken breasts served with bell peppers, mushrooms and unions in their delicious, but mild sauce over rice at $15.99 is always a popular item. Their nachos appetizer, packed with cheese, refried beans, onions, tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream for $6.99 is a great way to start any meal. Worth mentioning: Acapulco, El Sombrero BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY
The McCue Mortgage Co. (860) 224-2683 1 Liberty St.
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New Britain For 60 years, The McCue Mortgage Company has been taking the anxiety out of the home-buying process for first-time homeowners, working to prepare and educate them throughout the process and making them one of the most successful independently owned mortgage companies in the state. Their staff works closely with each client, even offering them free classes and seminars to help them through the process. Worth mentioning: TD Bank, Envoy Mortgage BEST MUSEUM/ART GALLERY
New Britain Museum of American Art (860) 229-0257 56 Lexington St. New Britain There’s over 300 years of beautiful, classic American Artwork to discover at the New Britain Museum of American Art. You can find everything from colonial impressionism to M.C. Eshler’s graphic but beautiful
watercolor works. There are art classes for children, and the museum hosts numerous events like their black tie gala, Friday night jazz events and wine tasting. General admission is $9 for adults. Everyone gets in free on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and noon. Worth mentioning: Downtown Gallery, New Britain Youth Museum BEST NAIL SALON
City Nails (860) 225-0460 104 East Main St. New Britain The two things that haven’t changed at City Nails in the last 10 years are the quality and the price. Open six days a week, you can get a manicure for $10, a full-set of fake nails or a pedicure for $23, or a waxing for $8. Their great staff will have you look fresh and stylish and out the door in less than an hour. Worth mentioning: Jenny Lee, Nobel Nails
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East Side (860) 223-1188 131 Dwight St. New Britain For nearly 100 years, the East Side Restaurant has been serving some of the best Bavarian food this side of the Rhine. Start things off with some of their savory German potato dumplings or red cabbage. Their sauerbraten — served with red cabbage, potato or a dumpling in a sour cream gravy is complimented perfectly by any of their more than 10 different German draft beers that come in three sizes: half-liter, liter and the two-liter Das Boot. Worth mentioning: New Britain Diner, Vito’s Tavern and Pizzeria
BEST NEWINGTON RESTAURANT
Joey Garlic’s (860) 372-4620 150 Kitts Lane Newington
As their slogan goes, “At Joey Garlic’s, they are all about the food,” like their signature eggplant fries, crispy eggplant sticks topped with Pecorino Romano cheese and served with a side of Pomodoro sauce for just $8.95 — or one of their special thincrust, New Haven style pizzas like the Kitchen Sink Pie-onions, peppers, mushrooms, bacon, meatballs, pepperoni and sausage for $19.95 for an 18-inch large. Worth mentioning: Ruby Tuesday, Yannis BEST NON PROFIT
Warm the Children (860) 345-4873 PO Box 431 Higganum Warm the Children helps almost 900 children a year, providing them with much needed new and warm clothing. All of their proceeds go directly to under privileged children who each get up to $50 worth of new winter clothing. Donations can be sent to The New Britain Herald at One Court Street, New Britain. Worth mentioning: Trinity on Main, CW
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OWL (860) 225-4768 369 New Britain Road P.O. Box 116 Berlin At OWL, their fully-licensed staff is available 24/7 to handle all your home heating needs. There are no subcontractors and the staff are willing offer anyone advice, whether they’re a customer or not, advice. OWL offers customers the option of getting a courtesy call up to 30 minutes before their technicians are due to arrive. Worth mentioning: Springbrook, Plainville Oil BEST PAWN SHOP
CJ’s Pawn Shop (860) 223-5739 91 W. Main St. New Britain
At CJ’s Pawn Shop, the customer can also find a bargain, regardless of if they want to buy, pawn or sell anything from jewelry and tools to laptops, televisions and Xboxes. There are always great deals at CJ’s, like HD TVs that start as low as $100, or Xbox 360s and Play Station 3s that start around $250. Worth mentioning: Tri City Trading, Yankee Peddler BEST PEDIATRICIAN
Marc Ramirez MD (860) 224-6282 300 Kensington Ave. New Britain, 06051 For nearly eight years, Dr. Marc Ramirez at Grove Hill Private Practice as been helping everyone from infants to teens grow and live a healthy life. Whether it’s helping to get them to eat their veggies, making sure they are up on their shots or encouraging them to do well in school he always takes the time to listen, empathize and care for his patients, making sure, they are healthy and happy.
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Petsmart (860) 747-9399 278 New Britain Ave. Plainville From Great Danes to Beagles and from ShihTzu to Terriers, the groomers at PetSmart know what it takes to get your pooch looking dapper and fresh for their next dog show or just a stroll around the park. They offer an array of shampoos like hypoallergenic ones along with watermelon or sugar cookie scented and conditioners specially made for dry skin. Open seven days a week, they can get your pup fresh and ready in less than three hours for any occasion. Worth mentioning: Purrfect Paws, Dirty Tails BEST PHARMACY
CVS (860) 224-3494 713 W. Main Street New Britain Open 24 hours with their own drive-through window, the pharmacy at CVS makes getting the medicine you need an easy and stress-free trip. Their knowledgeable and experienced pharmacists are always accessible to help customers find the right medication for them. You can even sign up for a CVS Health Savings pass for just $10 a year that allows you to get a 90-day prescription on over 400 generic medications for just $9.99. Worth mentioning: Beacon, Stop and Shop BEST PHOTO STORE
CVS (860) 224-3494 713 W. Main Street New Britain The digital photo café and four self-serving photo kiosks make the photo processing experience at CVS one of the easiest and most convenient ones around. Their helpful lab technicians can help you make photo books, CDs, mouse pads or even customized towels of the imagines you want. If you don’t want to wait in line, you can always use the photo kiosk and do your own cropping, coloring and editing. Worth mentioning: Walmart, Richard’s Studio PIZZA
Pizza Pal of New Britain LLC (860) 229-7300 264 S. Main St. New Britain There is something deliciously different about the Greek-style pizza at Pizza Pal that has people coming all the way from Florida to New Hampshire, seeking out their mouth-watering pies that are topped with everything from onions and peppers to seafood and start as little as $15.35 for an 18-inch cheese. The secret
to their great taste is their three cheese mix of mozzarella, cheddar and provolone that makes them extra cheesy and impossible to resist, especially the Home Special-topped with mushrooms, onions, peppers, pepperoni, meatballs and sausage at $21.50 for a large. Worth mentioning: Marathon, Kensington Pizza PLAINVILLE RESTAURANT
Confetti (860) 793-8809 393 Farmington Ave Plainville You don’t need to travel all the way to the shore this summer if you’re looking for fresh seafood at affordable prices. Every day Confetti has a variety of fresh seafood to choose from, their delicious pan-roasted Florida grouper seasoned lightly with salt and pepper with olive oil, lemon and white wine for just $21.95. If you’re a land lover, you’ll love their Grecian Lamb Shanks at $19.95. Slowly roasted for over three hours with tomatoes, onions and celery, the meat is tender and juicy and falls right off the bone. Worth mentioning: Aqua Terra, J. Timothy’s POLISH RESTAURANT
Fatherland (860) 224-3345 450 S. Main St. New Britain For great-tasting Polish food, it’s hard to be Fatherland Restaurant, where everything is made fresh daily. Their Polish Combo Plate is a great way to sample a little bit of everything they have to offer. From their stuffed cabbage and home-made potato pancakes to their signature pierogis — stuffed with everything from meat and cheese or berries, it’s a tasty and filling meal at just $13.25. Worth mentioning: Staropolska, Cracovta Restaurant REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Century 21 Access America 117 N. Main St. (860) 621-8378 Southington Providing excellent customer service and with 60 experienced agents on staff, 21 Century Access America has been helping homeowners find the perfect domicile for almost 24 years. Their unique and helpful call center works to get clients in touch with an agent quickly, and there is always someone working closing and checking up on every client, from the day of deposit until the close providing personal and hand-on care, which has helped them conduct over 100 sales already in 2010. Worth mentioning: Dora Realty, Remax
REAL ESTATE AGENT
Mary Jean Agostini (860) 828-3230 x303 1201 Farmington Ave Berlin, CT 06037 Mary Jean Agostini of Reality 3, Carroll and Agostini Realtors has been involved in over 1500 real estate transactions throughout her 25-year career, working with everyone from first time homeowners to empty nesters, to achieve their dreams of homeownership. Agonstini works hard to provide great service for her clients, making sure she helps answer any questions in a timely manner, either face to face or over the phone, giving a warm and personal touch to every client. Worth mentioning: Harold Gerigosian, Bill Carroll ROCKY HILL RESTAURANT
Dakotas (860) 257-7752 1489 Silas Dean Hwy. Rocky Hill The steaks at Dakotas are as tender and juicy as those at any famous steakhouse, but without the expensive price tag like steak arawak, a New York strip seasoned with salt and pepper and covered in caramelized onions and Gorgonzola cheese for $23.95. All their steaks come with freshly baked bison bread and your choice of two delicious sides, sure to leave your feeling full and satisfied. Worth mentioning: Saybrook Fish House, Rosol Grill SALADS
Pizza Pal of New Britain LLC (860) 229-7300 264 S. Main St. New Britain Pizza Pal of New Britain is known for serving some of the freshest salads around. They have over 10 different types of salads to choose from, including their signature house salad that comes with finely chopped ham, chicken, Romaine and Iceberg lettuce, tossed together with their special house dressing starting at just $6.99 for a small and $8.95 for a large. Worth mentioning: Liberty, Old School
and shrimp for $12.99. Worth mentioning: Tinkers, Saybrook Fish House SERVER
Gordon Avery (First and Last) (860) 747-9100 32 Cooke St. Plainville It doesn’t matter if he is serving a birthday party for 30 lively kids, trying to balance and carry five hot dishes from the kitchen all at once or helping a couple pick out the perfect anniversary dinner, First and Last’s Gordon Avery always has a smile on his face and does what he can to make the customer’s dinning experience as pleasurable as possible. Worth mentioning: Dan Palmer, Orlean Palmer SOUTHINGTON RESTAURANT
Anthony Jacks (860) 426-1487 30 Cedar St Southington Anthony Jacks offers are variety of delicious wood-fire grilled dishes like their Black Angus steaks and fresh seafood dishes, cooked over oak, apple and other fruit woods for a sweet, Smokey taste. The 12-ounce London broil served with caramelized onions for $15 with your choice of a vegetable — either rice or red mashed potatoes for a side is always a good choice. Worth mentioning: Outback, El Sombrero BEST SPORTING GOODS
Dick’s Sporting Goods (860) 666-3877 2985 Berlin Tpke. Newington From hunting and fishing, to home fitness andbasketball, baseball and soccer, all your sporting needs can be found at Dick’s Sporting Goods. They offer a wide variety of rods starting at just $9.99. There are even kayaks for as low as $200 and canoes for $400. Their canopy tents are perfect for those summer barbeques. Worth mentioning: Big 5, J.C. Penney BEST STEAK
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Red Lobster (860) 257-1115
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Fresh seafood at fair prices is what’s served up daily at Red Lobster. With a myriad of seafoodincluding everything from lobsters to scallops and shrimp to salmon and sole- done a variety of ways, it hard not to find something great — like peach bourbon barbeque scallops wrapped in bacon or their seafood jambalaya-with sausage
For great steaks on the Barbie, it’s the Outback Steakhouse. Grilled to perfection, their steaks are hand-selected, seasoned giving them a tender and juicy taste with every bite. Choose from their array of selections like the Melbourne-a porterhouse steak that combines the flavor of a strip steak with the tenderness of the filet or their prime rib that’s aged and slow roasted and sliced to order.
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Hole in the Wall (860) 223-9665 116 Main St. New Britain Since the Hole in the Wall Theater opened more than 25 years ago, the theater has only been about one thing: “providing an enjoyable theater experience” for everyone who steps through their doors. Operating solely on donations, this low admission theater has put on some of the Stage’s biggest classics like Oedipus, Othello and the Merchant of Venice and has even mixed in some more modern productions like Kurt Vonnegut’s Happy Birthday, Wanda June. Worth mentioning: Trinity on Main, Theatre Works BEST VET
Ragged Mountain Veterinarian (860) 747-4256 137 New Britain Ave. Plainville
With over 27 years of experience and three dogs, a parrot and eight cats of his own, Dr. Toby Kimm and the staff at Ragged Mountain Veterinarian have been welcoming the people, and their pets, into the Ragged Mountain family. Dr. Kimm’s willingness to extend hours and offer compassion and support for pets and their owners has made his practice a success. Worth mentioning: Animal Hospital of Berlin, Old Canal
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Aqua Turf (860) 621-9335 556 Mulberry St. Southington
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Vito’s (860) 563-3333 673 Silas Dean Hwy. Wethersfield Family-owned and operated for 32 years, Vito’s has been cooking great, homemade classic Italian dishes like their Chicken Marsala, sautéed chicken breasts with mushrooms in a white wine sauce for $15.95, and their tortellini pestonarotortellini tossed with fresh tomatoes and spinach in a delicious pesto cream sauce for $14.95. Be sure to top off one of their great dinners with a homemade desserts like light and fluffy tiramisu or carrot cake. Worth mentioning: Hooter’s, Elaine’s
Be it wedding, prom or a family reunion, the Aqua Turf provides ambiance and location for celebrating any special occasion. Their spacious Glass Room can fit over 200 guests comfortably and their Wagon Room, with its large dance floor, is perfect for proms and weddings. Worth mentioning: Villa Capri, Trinity on Main
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Liquor Depot (860) 223-7140 687 W. Main St. New Britain There are over 1,700 wines in stock and
monthly wine sales at Liquor Depot that are sure to please any wine enthusiast’s wallet and pallet. Malbecs start as low as $9.99 or their Barefoot Riesling that can be on sale for under $10. There is also wine tasting held every Saturday for those who want to improve the sophistication of their pallet or just enjoy a nice Gnarly Head Pinot Noir Worth mentioning: Portofinos, Olive Garden
BEST WINGS
J. Timothy’s Taverne (860) 747-6813 143 New Britain Ave. Plainville You’ve never had wings, until you’ve tried J. Timothy’s own dirt wings. These doublecoated, twice-fried wings made to order are extremely crispy with a unique caramelized flavor and start at just $6.25 for six pieces. They come in four unique flavors that include original buffalo, honey gold BBQ, teriyaki and General Tso’s.
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❖ Roast Leg of Lamb Dinner w/Lamb Gravy......................................................................................................................$9.95 ❖ Roast Turkey Dinner w/ Apple Cinnamon Raisin Stuffing............................................................................................$9.95 Or Hot Open Turkey Dinner..............................................................................................................................................$9.50 ❖ Breaded Pork Chop............................................................................................................................................................$9.95 ❖ Broiled Stuffed Scrod.........................................................................................................................................................$9.95 ❖ Baked Meat Loaf w/Mushroom Gravy.............................................................................................................................$9.95 ❖ Stuffed Filet of Sole w/Crabmeat or Florentine Stuffing................................................................................................$9.95 ❖ Grilled Liver & Onions.......................................................................................................................................................$9.95 ❖ Stuffed Pepper or Cabbage...............................................................................................................................................$9.95 ❖ Roast Beef Dinner w/Ajus..................................................................................................................................................$9.95 Or Hot Open Roast Beef Dinner.......................................................................................................................................$9.95 ❖ Yankee Pot Roast w/Potato pancake...............................................................................................................................$9.95 ❖ Broiled Chop Steak w/Fried Onions.................................................................................................................................$9.95 ❖ Homemade Spinach Pie w/Greek Salad...........................................................................................................................$9.95 ❖ Chicken Stir Fry over Rice ............................................................................................................................................... $9.95 Sautéed Chicken Breast w/Mixed Vegetables and Teriyaki Sauce
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Sautéed Chicken Marsala over Rice ................................................................................................................................ $9.95 Sautéed Chicken Broccoli Alfrado...................................................................................................................................$9.95 Homemade Lasagna or Moussaka w/Greek Salad.........................................................................................................$9.95 New England Style Fish & Chips w/Caeser Salad...........................................................................................................$9.95 Chicken Parmesan over Spaghetti...................................................................................................................................$9.95 Cheese Ravioli Dinner........................................................................................................................................................$9.95 Roast Prime Rib Dinner.....................................................................................................................................................$9.95 Pork Tenderloin Dinner w/Gravy or Spaghetti sauce....................................................................................................$9.95 All Dinners Served w/Choice of Salad or Soup, Potato and vegetables Every day from 3.00p to 9.00p
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