Located in Riverdale Farms, a fun-friendly local grill with great food, premium drinks, eclectic wine list and craft beers. Open for lunch, dinner and late night. The only kitchen in town open until last calls. The Brunch makes a gread Sunday destination. For four years, have been serving signature entrees, classic and unique appetizers, sandwiches and burgers. The service and quality have given Lyme a foothold on the casual dining scene in Avon. There is a cozy bar, quiet dining room and a private lounge. The spacious patio offers a backdrop view of the picturesque Heublein Tower. Cheer on

A state-of-the-art outdoor venue, situated in the scenic Farmington Valley offering live concerts under the stars. From June through September the Summer Concert Series features a variety of contemporary artists. The Hartford Symphony Orchestra calls Simsbury Meadows home in June and July when the Talcott Mountain Music Festival comes to Simsbury. Other special events include races, home shows and community events. Other amenities: Dining Nearby, Parking

EverWonder Children’s Museum cultivates a lifelong love of learning in children by encouraging them to think, inquire, and wonder about the world around them. We offer hands-on exhibits and programming to spark imagination in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Exhibits and activities are appropriate for children ages 0 to 10, S.T.E.A.M.-based (science, technology, engineering, art, math), hands-on exhibits, science demonstrations, art lab, Imagination Playground, Young Explorer area, and more. EverWonder offers special events, field trips, outreach programs

Located within the expansive grounds of Water’s Edge Resort sits our beautifully renovated restaurant overlooking Long Island Sound. At Dattilo Fine Italian, the food is fresh, creative and bold, presenting flavors reminiscent of old-world Italy. In addition to a rich, authentic menu, the wine list is abundant and the service is seamless and attentive. Open year-round Dattilo is an ideal choice for romantic dinners and breathtaking lunches with family and friends.

A full-service modern restaurant offering Asian fusion and Japanese cuisine with a full bar and ample parking. Upscale Asian fusion sushi bar and signature dishes served from around the world. Full line of organic spirits and wines. Other amenities: Catering, parking

Husband and wife team Francesco d'Amuri and Alison De Renzi moved from Florence, Italy to New Haven in 2002 to open L'Orcio restaurant. The idea was a simple one; it would be great to share the culinary wealth the many regions of Italy in one restaurant, on one menu. They decided to stick with classic Italian food, the kind you would expect when visiting a small local eatery, in a small charming town. Chef d'Amuri chose the name L'Orcio (lorcho') because he felt it embodied the concept of their new restaurant. An Orcio is a terracotta urn with a large opening used by Etruscans to store food

The restaurant is located on the 19th floor of the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale University and offers contemporary, approachable, coastal New England fare with great views. The executive chef strives to resource sustainable, seasonal ingredients from local farmers, while taking pride in products made in house. His culinary team highlights the Atlantic coastline and its abundant offerings from the sea. Floor-to-celing windows bring captivating, panoramic views of the city, Long Island Sound and Yale University. Also serves regional and local beers on tap, premium moonshine and spirits, prized

In the heart of downtown New Haven, Olea offers an innovative interpretation of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. Chef Manuel Romero and his team explore these flavors in the food, wine and cocktails, locally sourcing many products and importing specialty items from the Mediterranean region.

Reminiscent of a Paris brasserie, it is where old-world charm meets the new. Warm and welcoming to New Haven's cafe society, it is located across from Yale University's old campus. The restaurant offers menu and ambiance in a casual elegant style. Always using the best ingredients of the moment, the cafe's food combines French classical traditions with a more contemporary approach to flavors, textures and native ingredients. Local and organic fish, meats, cheeses, produce and rare specialty products from around the world help the chefs create award winning cuisine. Other amenities: Restaurant

Award-winning French Bistro with convivial, boisterous, social ambiance. Loving attention to detail recreates an authentic French bistro from the imported Parisian zinc bar to the tiled floors and brings it to the Connecticut shoreline. Guests are instantly surrounded by an atmosphere of familiarity and good spirit. Enjoy seasonal outdoor patio dining. Parking, take-out with curbside pick-up.