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Flavors Of Nawab

➤ 4 West Rd, 06029, Ellington, United States

Menu • Lunch • Indian • Buffet • Pakistani

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"Driving back home from Hartford to the Boston area, my wife searched Google for a place to eat off I 84, and Flavors of Nawab was her excellent choice. The reviews were a little overwhelmingly positive, which left us a little suspicious: Did they hire an unscrupulous firm to make up reviews? Turns out, it's just that good.The food and service are top notch. Everything we ordered was a little different from other places, in the way that every family has their own recipes, their own take on classic dishes. But more importantly, everything was delicious.My wife ordered the mutton korma, and we shared the pani puri appetizer, palak paneer, and their home made mint lime drink, all wonderful. Some people might be a little hesitant about the thin sauce that comes with the pani puri: it smells a little sulfurous, but don't be discouraged. It tastes fantastic.The acid from the lime and the cooling from the mint helped with the spiciness, but even without that, the flavors would have kept me digging in. The entrées alone would have earned the 5 star rating, but it all worked so perfectly together.Dessert was something I had never tried: falooda with ice cream. The high quality but straightforward Ice cream with a red syrup was on top of a delicious pudding with, I think, noodles mixed in! Sounds weird to this American, but it was great, and made a nice pairing, different textures, different temperatures, different flavors...And if all this wasn't enough, as we were driving away, they chased us down... my wife had left her purse, and they sprinted across their parking lot to make sure we didn't drive off!We pass this way frequently, driving from the Boston area to points south and west, and I look forward to trying more of their menu.There is no aspect of this place that is anything other that fabulous.TL:DR Eat here. It's really good.Vegetarian options: They have an excellent assortment of vegetarian options (vegan, I'm not so sure about .Kid friendliness: They have a nice, boring kids menu French fries, chicken tenders, and the like to satisfy boring but picky kids' palates, while the parents can get something different and lovely. For the more adventurous kids, they also can adjust the spice levels, so you don't melt your children's faces off. :"

Craig's Kitchen

➤ 13 W Main St, 06066, Vernon, United States

Menu • Food • Lunch • Kitchen • American

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"Update: I gave Craig's Kitchen another shot and I'm glad I did. The food was excellent, my order was not exactly what I ordered but I'm not sad about it everything tasted great. I got the fried chicken with collard greens. The chicken was perfect, the collards might have been a tough salty but if order them again. I ordered a side of Mac and cheese for my daughter and she said it was really good, we were both very happy Craig didn't put Tabasco sauce in it like some places do. She also ordered rice and gravy, what arrived was yams. The yams are so good, not sad about the mix-up. I did order chicken wings, I didn't receive them but I'm pretty sure I was given 2 extra pieces of chicken in their place. I would be shocked if a small plate came with 4 pieces of chicken, I. Expected 2. It worked out well I was able to share it. I will be a frequent guest. _______________________________________ We went a few months back. The corn bread was good, the jerk chicken was ok. The chicken wings were reheated not fresh, dried out and not great. They were also out of quite a few things. The staff was very nice."

Trattoria Da Lepri

➤ 89 West Rd 4, 06029, Ellington, US, United States

Menu • French • Italian • Seafood • Ice Cream

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"However, my wife did hear the comment about the reservation, which was emphasized. If we were misled regarding the seating arrangement, that's an issue. While I did not mention it during the confirmation call, it seemed like there were reservations set aside for certain guests. Additionally, I didn’t bring up my wife's birthday during our visit (not a major concern, though). Throughout the many years we've dined at this restaurant, we’ve never had a negative experience regarding food or service. We have even recommended it to friends because we love it so much. The food and service have always been exceptional, just like they were on 7/8. We have been visiting Lepri since it opened. We are not regulars, but we do go for special occasions. The restaurant was closed for vacation, but in the past, they have always contacted us to confirm reservations. My wife's birthday celebration on Friday, 7/8, was no exception. The food and service (shoutout to our wonderful waitress, Emma) were excellent, but the overall atmosphere felt a bit off. We had requested seating in the front room but were taken to the back instead. When we pointed out our request, the hostess informed us that the front room was reserved for regulars. While it's understandable that regulars have preferences, it felt as though non-regulars might be treated differently. The restaurant offers high-quality food and consistently delivers great dishes, despite having a limited menu. However, if they prioritize the needs of regulars over others, we might reconsider our future visits."

Umami Japanese

➤ 172 Union St, Vernon I-06066-3020, United States

Menu • Soup • Sushi • Asian • Lunch

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"Honestly, one of the best sushi places I went to, and they even have cute little figures drawn in sauce on your plate it is so enchanting. Prices are very affordable I got so much for $80. I took most home, but the waitress I had was very attentive and friendly. In any case, this place would recommend if you are a sushi lover and want to eat somewhere affordable and delicious."

Luann's Bakery Cafe

➤ 238 Somers Rd, Ellington, Connecticut, USA, 06029, United States

Menu • Cafés • Kebab • Seafood • Mexican

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"The food at this restaurant is excellent! I am thrilled that they keep adding more vegan options to their menu. I especially recommend trying the vegan burrito. They also offer a vegan veggie wrap and a variety of vegan, gluten-free bakery items that change regularly. They have a wide selection of non-dairy milks for coffee and lattes, and they are the only place in the area that I know of that offers vegan pumpkin spice. I absolutely love it here."