You may be better off heading to West Hartford, which is only 10-15 minutes by car. Mediza, on Lasalle Road, has very good middle-easter inspired food; Front Street Bakery/Cafe, also on LaSalle, has pannini's, soups and baked goods (I think they ar open for breakfast also). If you want to stay on New Britain Avenue and head towards Hartford, the Corner Pug (corner of New Britain Avenue and New Park) has good burgers, sandwiches, and I think does weekend brunch. Elmwood Pastry Shop, also on New Britain, is a bakery that serves a large assortment of traditional sandwiches, the kind you took to school as a kid, and always has a daily sandwich deal that includes chips and a dessert. YOu could also just head into Westfarms Mall, also on New Britain Ave not too far from CCSU, they have the usual assortment of mall food, but that includes an Au Bon Pain, which frankly, makes pretty good sandwiches.

Two great places in Hartford area: Naples Pizza in farmington near Miss Porter's, most like NY pizza we have had, and Joe Pizza on Route 44 in Canton (and they make the best fresh ground, hand shaped burger I've found nearly anywhere)

We'll be in Cape Ann/Gloucester area for Labor Day, where are the lunch/dinner must eats? Seafood, regional, any ethnic is fine by us. Casual. No fine dining, no tourist traps. Thanks.

Rachel Gee

Blumie: Can you tell me more about Perennials and the Yankee Diner?

OK so it seems like not too much around Sturbridge. How about dinner options near Charleton MA?

Rachel again

My family will be driving back from Waltham Ma to Hartford and is looking for good dinner options near Sturbridge. We love Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian, seafood, but can eat good burgers or pizza too. Casual family dining.

We'll be driving back from Waltham MA to Hartford CT Friday Aug 18 and are looking for good places for dinner in the areas around Sturbridge, Aubunr or the I84/Mass Pike (90) interchange. Family of 3, eats anything, love Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian, seafood. Looking for casual, moderately priced good, no reservation needed. Thanks.

Rachel in West Hartford.