Here’s our list of 5️⃣ hidden gems that we visited in 2024 that we think you should check out in 2025! 🎊 Let us know which one you want to check out first! 1. Drago’s Kitchen, Granby: This family-owned breakfast & lunch spot really impressed us when we visited! They have a lot of creative menu items with nearly everything made in-house! Featured ⬇️ 🍳 Biscuits and Gravy: cheddar biscuit, sausage gravy, 2 eggs any style, and home fries (our favorite dish of the visit!) 🇮🇪 Irish Eggs Benedict with corned beef hash 🍽️ Appetizer Sampler of Breakfast Corn Dog, Breakfast Empanada, and Potato Pancake 🍔 Guy’s New Favorite Burger: focaccia, 6 oz burger, in-house smoked roast beef, sharp cheddar, provolone, pickles, and caramelized onions 2. Joanne’s Table, Fairfield: a hole-in-the-wall for relaxed Italian dining! Another family-owned spot serving creative Italian dishes you don’t see everywhere! Featured ⬇️ 🇮🇹 Old Fashioned 🇮🇹 Meatballs 🇮🇹 Zucchini Rollatini: thinly sliced and hand rolled with a special egg batter with herbs, stuffed with Asiago cheese and served over marinara sauce 🇮🇹 Paccheri alla Napoletana: large speciality pasta from Campania served in a spicy Asiago and parmigiano sauce 3. @LaCatrinaWestHaven: authentic Mexican food with incredible brunches on the weekends! Featured ⬇️ 🌮 Birria Tacos 🇲🇽 La Catrina (Parrillada): Grilled Tender Steak, Chicken, Pork Loin, and Longaniza 4. @Manhattan Restaurant: a beautifully decorated spot for comforting tapas! Featured ⬇️ • Ham & Cheese Croquettes: serrano ham, manchego cheese and cilantro aioli • Oxtail Lollipops: breaded and fried oxtail with a jalapeno bacon sriracha sauce • Lamb Empanadas: served with sweet chili sauce • Dessert Platter 5. Lazy Sister, South Norwalk: super trendy, you’ll feel like you’re in NYC! They have a great variety of Chinese dishes and drinks that you’re sure to love. Make sure to get reservations in advance! Featured ⬇️ 🥟 Pork Soup Dumplings 🍗 Chicken Lo Mein 🌶️ Wontons in Chili Oil 🥩 Beef Wrapped in Scallion Pancakes 🍗 Szechuan Dry Pepper Chicken 🍦 Fortune Cookie Soft Serve (so unique!)
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