South Windsor
Oakland Pizza Co.

Oakland Pizza Co.

289 Oakland Rd, 06074, South Windsor, United States

Pizza • Salad • Cheese • Chicken


"When venturing forth into the culinary wilderness, my wife and I customarily engage in the civilized ritual of sharing a bottle of wine, whilst I savor a neat Maker's Mark—this bourbon being a sacrosanct companion to any thoughtful repast. Yet, upon our arrival at this particular establishment, we were met not with the open arms of Bacchus and Bourbon, but rather a bewilderingly parsimonious wine selection, available only by the glass—an apparent testament to the managerial decision to purchase in such bulk as to preclude any true oenophilic delight.Moreover, and to my distinct chagrin, this establishment does not deign to stock Maker’s Mark, a bourbon whose ubiquity and reliability render its absence a clear indicator of an insufficiently stocked bar. More perplexing still was the authoritarian edict that one may not simultaneously enjoy a glass of wine and a neat whiskey—a diktat not mandated by law (which I have diligently verified), but seemingly born of a managerial zealotry that smacks of a petty tyranny over the spirits and preferences of its patrons.Though the staff conducted themselves with commendable professionalism, no amount of courteous service can compensate for such draconian restrictions on personal liberty and taste. It is with a spirit of regret and a resolve not to return, that I lament what might have been—had the spirits been freer and the choices wider."

Burtons Grill

Burtons Grill

100 Evergreen Way, South Windsor, 06074, United States Of America

Grill • Seafood • Burgers • American


"I 've heard good things and read good reviews about Burton 's, so I figured we would give it a shot tonight. We were greeted by the hostess, who wasn 't exactly what you would call warm and inviting. Destiny was our server, and she provided great service throughout. We started with a shareable rustic roll served with pesto, herbed garlic butter, and olive tapenade. Delicious. She had the chicken cordon bleu with not so garlicky mashed potatoes and green beans. It had a nice flavor, containing one thin slice of prosciutto and a bit of provolone. A rather non-existent (dried up) lemon-butter sauce sat atop the small, flat medallions. There is a reason why the prosciutto and cheese are usually rolled up into the chicken....its 's so they stay moist, althewhile flavoring the chicken as it cooks. Once again, it was tasty though. I rather enjoyed my 12 oz strip steak, which was perfectly cooked. I looked forward to savoring the bone marrow butter, but when served there was only one small swath of it in the center of the steak. Very tasty nonetheless, as was the steak. They ran out of brussel sprouts so that was a bit of a bummer. Some may think the steak was a little heavily seasoned with salt, but that is to my liking so I didn 't mind it. As we walked out, the 3 girls congregating at the hostess station didn 't even seem to notice us as we passed by about three feet away. No have a nice night or thanks for coming . Not a huge deal, but not ideal either. Not sure we will be back, but it was decent all in all."