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[Mystic] Flood Tide
Harter, thanks for your reviews of these various restaurants. I enjoyed reading them and plan on going to a few that I haven't been to yet such as Bravo Bravo and Flood Tide. Good job.
Drink... Diverticulosis?
I've got diverticulosis and was wondering not only if people still drink with it but what do they rec'? I grew up watching people drink milk then some sort of beverage with ulcers. That's not my style so is there any drink that might be easy on the stomach?
Newport Ri... Pasta Beach?
I've eaten all over Newport RI and someone ( a nonchowhound type person mind you;)) said it was good. I've never eaten there and therefore intrigued. The menu seems good to me, but on the other hand I'd rather not waste a meal if i could be eating at one of the other places we all like. Anyone been there and rec' it?
New London and / or Mystic .....Where do locals eat????
Thomshap, you are right there are shoreline/shore-area restaurants that are very worthy and as good as some of the restaurants in other places. This is why I occasionally travel to that area. I live in Northern Ct and good places to eat are few and far between. What the average person around here thinks is good pizza is usually pretty bad when compared to people who eat at New Haven joints. You want good mexican food... the average person around here will thrill and compliment Taco Bell. Try to get in the Olive Garden on a Saturday. TRY.
So I occasionally take the family to a trip to say Mystic and like S&P or Azus or Go Fish. And I just want to defend myself and not be out of line suggesting any of those places. I've eaten some places around Mystic I wouldn't go back to... You were spot on about Anthony J's. About 20 years ago it was my fave spot - hands down. I haven't gone there in several years because I've noticed a decline although it might be awesome now for all I know(having not returned in years). I'd love to live in the area because there are as many good restaurants as bad ones when compared to the ratio of largely subpar up here (although there are a couple of okay places). If I lived in an area with such restaurants I'd get around more and definitely have stronger, more diverse opinions.
No big thing. And not an argument. I'm just sort of saying I kind of like S&P but I only eat there once a year. But I never recall it being anything but good. When I go to an area over an hour from where I live I have certain expectations and if the place is bad or "off" for the night or even mediocre I'm not likely to return again. I usually go off this site and opinions such as yours and have not been let done yet. I'll try some of the places you suggested, but this lengthy reply is just to say that I don't think I'm too out of line for suggesting a place or two that I think is pretty good.
New London and / or Mystic .....Where do locals eat????
Yeah, I'm not sure about the out of line comment either - I've eaten a few times at S&P ( not Packer though). I guess everyone has an opinion but I don't live in NYC or New Orleans or Paris or a place surrounded by awesome eateries. I live in an area where chain restaurants rule so I branch out to find okay to excellent eateries. I think S&P is fine and I wouldn't say I was out of line saying this when compared to 90% of the other stuff out there. Never had a bad meal there. I also think the location is a plus.
3 breakfats, 2 lunches and 2 dinners in Newport. Please advise.
Plus one for Gary's. I like it.
Grub Sandwich Shop in N'hampton
I want to thank several members of the board particularly Magiesmom for jogging my memory on Serios... I had forgotten that place having only gone there once last year and for an odd reason not thinking about it again. I was considering going to No Ho for the Grub Shop but your posts on Serios made me go there again and I ordered the meatball grinder... it was very good. Worth the money and very good. I'd get it again!
I had gone to Serios once but bought grassfed ground beef there and never ordered a sandwich. Now I'll order the sandwiches. So thanks.
Newport, RI Restaurant Itinerary Recommendations
I'd just like to add to all those really really good choices... Sardellas. I always have a good meal there. I never see it talked about much on the board. It's not too expensive and a few times it won some kind of local award ( Italian food).
Northampton - where to eat past midnight ? and breakfast the next morning ?
Saintp gave a solid option. Here's mine... Go to Packards ( located near Woodstar) and have a drink and order something on their menu. Not sure how long this bar serves food but I believe it'll be close ( check on it) and I've eaten there pretty late ( not sure midnight though). They have an okay menu and the fries are good. I usually get the roast beef club. Sit and eat/drink, then hang out listen to music and order another drink.
Breakfast is hard because all the really really good ones are a wait like what was mentioned of the Green Bean. I like Sylvestor's alot. Haven't been to Jakes in a couple of years ( it closed for a while) but it was good. Plenty of places to grab a quick coffee and donut or bagel though if you're on the go.
Plus at late night do not discount a quick slice of pizza at any number of places so you can be on your way to the bar.
Family Friendly Restaurants in Newport, RI
I'd also add Red Parrot because it has a HUGE menu.
Heading to Mystic CT(staying in Groton) with 2 kids
All good choices... let us know where you went ( feedback).
Heading to Mystic CT(staying in Groton) with 2 kids
S&P Oyster
Mystic has a ton of good places in my opinion for the family. Coming from Westchester NY you'd probably want to avoid Mystic Pizza unless you're a huge fan of the film(which is played on a loop as it's a tourist destination) because the pizza is not New york worthy.
I like AZUs which is in the center of the town. I like S&P Oyster Restaurant (never had the oysters or any seafood there though) which is right by the famed drawbridge and a nice place to eat outside in great weather. I've never eaten at Bravo Bravo but heard praise about it. I ate at Pizzetta's and wanted to like it but it's not that good ( in my opinion). I've eaten at a few other restaurants there and they were all okay, but Azus and S&P are standouts for me.
In good weather my family likes to get ice cream from the Drawbridge Ice Cream shop where you can get sandwiches as well. But I think the ice cream there has gotten a little pricey but since there's no carvel or other ice cream chains in my area I don't know if it's the norm anymore.
Hope this helps. Lots of solid places out there.
List of Newport rest' On Thanksgiving
Possibly going to Newport RI Thanksgiving and was wondering if anyone knew who would be open for early Dinner in 2011... I saw Viking Hotel Restaurant...
Best Pizza Newport...?
Been meaning to get to Pasta Beach. I didn't mean to get into pizza delivery... I meant pizza suggestions and explained I once had A-1 which is supposed to be pretty good and thought it was actually not-so-good ( not bad though).
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Pasta Beach
7 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840
Best Pizza Newport...?
What's the best pizza in Newport RI? I sometimes get a pizza at Red Parrot and it's good, but red Parrot is a restaurant not a pizza place. One time during a rain storm I got pizza delivered to the hotel and it was fair from a place called A-1(? I think), but I wouldn't get it again. Anyway, in a town with good food and drink I was just wondering what people's favorite pizza places are in Newport?
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Red Parrot
348 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
Any drink easy on the tummy?
Good suggestions. So a gin & tonic actually soothes the stomach?
Any drink easy on the tummy?
For a while was drinking various vodkas, but recently had a bout of gastritis that I came out of but left me wondering if there were drinks that were not as hard on the stomach. Heard simple Merlot is okay.
Vacation in Mystic, on to Block Island, looking for recommendations
Look up AZUs menu on line. There's a couple of spots in Mystic but in Block Island it's much more hit or miss...
My family and I recently went to Ballards beach in Block Island ( nice beach and can get drinks served to you) but due to a member not feeling good we ended up eating at Ballard's restaurant which is a huge no-no to people on this board and rightly so. Very pricey and subpar food. It was right on the beach though. The last 3 times we ate at Block Island we ate at different places and had solid experiences. We ate at the National Hotel ( I think - it's the big hotel that has great views of the ocean and ferry from the outside dining). That was good food. We also ate at Finns which people rec' but my wife and I weren't impressed, but maybe I didn't order the right thing. Standard fare. We liked a slightly off the beaten path sandwich place called Sisters ( ?) or something or other and the sandwiches were good. You eat on picnic benches in their yard. Funky and likable. We were lucky it wasn't crowded because I've heard it's a major stop.
Hope this helps and sorry if I'm off on any restaurant names - it's off the top of my head. Mystic has some solid places to eat in Azus, Bravo Bravo and a few others. I used to like Anthony J's but my last 2 meals there weren't that good.
Also take the water taxi tour of the Mystic river. Really nice time.
And we usually get ice cream from the Drawbridge Ice Cream place but it's kind of expensive. I also like the S&Js Oyster Restaurant right off the bridge with outdoor dining. Usually good food and nice views. That one gets crowded however.
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Azu
32 W Main St, Mystic, CT 06355
Bravo Bravo Restaurant
20 E Main St, Mystic, CT 06355
Vacation in Mystic, on to Block Island, looking for recommendations
I just ate at AZUs on mainstreet Mystic and it was very good. I rec' it. I passed Bravo Bravo when I was leaving and it looked awesome and I've heard incredible things about it ( Connecticut Magazine and a PBS show). I liked AZus though. Really diverse menu and a tad pricey ( but I don't eat in places like that much).
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Bravo Bravo Restaurant
20 E Main St, Mystic, CT 06355
Best Meal/ Foodie Exp' This Summer So Far...
Hey, I know the Summer is in full swing now but thought I'd toss this question out... what's the best food and/or drink experience you've had this Summer so far and where ( in New England of course)? Usually these type of special experiences only happen once in a while so do-tell.
rammazzitti/fernet branca - digestifs
This board got me interested in sipping digestifs and these were amongst the recommended and considered very different... very different indeed.
I liked Rammazzitti enough. It's okay. I got used to it and it's fairly inexpensive. I drank it neat. Fernet... well, this board kind of laid down the ground work for Fernet in saying it's a aquired taste. It was like drinking Nyquil. Two very different tastes. I can't believe it's the drink of choice for NYC bartenders to sip.
I need a little help from my springfield area friends
Don't know about BBQ but I'm a big fan of Frigos and Pepas as AWM922 mentioned above.
School me on aperitifs, digestifs, and fancy medicinals
Hey Evergreen, about a week ago I got Ramazotti... been sipping it. With ice it smells like a cola, but doesn't taste like one obviously. I don't know how the others in the category taste but it's okay. It's not good or bad. I sip it but feel neutral about it which is good I guess because some liquors are terrible. All in all I'll probably keep buying it.
School me on aperitifs, digestifs, and fancy medicinals
I appreciate your advice EvergreenDan. I may look into Meletti. I'm looking for a stand-alone drink. Amaro Nonino seems like for me except in wallet.
School me on aperitifs, digestifs, and fancy medicinals
Thank you very much EvergreenDan... what's the best-for-the-money digestif out there? I'll be picking up a bottle of Ramazzotti this week byt the way and start to experiment and figure which is good served neat after a meal. I can tell by people's talk of Fernet that it's not my style and it's like drinking cough medicine.
School me on aperitifs, digestifs, and fancy medicinals
Bump... Love to know more on this topic. More choices... Ramazzotti seems to be liked.
Weekend Lunch or Brunch Between Hartford and Amherst/Northampton
I second Hotel Northampton Brunch.
MYSTIC PIZZA
Bump... I too would love to hear someone's opinion of Mangos as I might try it this Spring when I head down there.
Maine Fish Market - *ugh* - East Windsor, CT
Actually I enjoy the Acapulco Lounge near Big Y in Enfield a little more than Sarapes and it's a bigger restaurant. However, I would be lying if I did not add it's at times hit or miss.
I always thought Maine Fish Market was over-rated and popular simply because it was the only game around of this type in the surrounding area unless you take a drive in certain directions.
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Maine Fish Market Restaurant
60 Bridge St, East Windsor, CT 06088
