Avon Old Farms

AVON OLD FARMS

AVON, CONNECTICUT

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ALL DIRECTIONS ARE FROM AVON'S RINK, NOT THE SCHOOL'S MAIN ENTRANCE.

BREAKFAST

AVON OLD FARMS HOTEL

279 Avon Mountain Road, Avon (860) 677-1651

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A good breakfast is served here everyday, and although the prices are just a bit higher than your local diner, the preparations are very good. There is also a breakfast buffet that you will find worthwhile.

Breakfast hours: Monday thru Friday 6:30am to 10am; Saturday 7am to 11am; Sunday 7am to 10; Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm

Directions: Head north/northeast out of the school (rink will be on your right) on Old Farms Road and go 2.1 miles into town. Turn right onto East Main Street and go 9/10 of a mile. It's on your right, just past the light.

LUNCH, PIZZA, PASTA

FABIOLA’S FINE FOODS

195 West Main Street, Suite 5, Avon (860) 674-9113

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Please see commentary below in Restaurants, where Fabiola's is also listed for dinner. No pizza or pasta here, but their food is terrific.

Directions: Head north/northeast out of the school (rink and most of the campus will be on your right) on Old Farms Road and go 2.1 miles into town. Turn left onto West Main Street (Albany Turnpike). Go 9/10 of a mile. Fabiola's will be on your left (behind Tweeters).

PUBS & RESTAURANTS

PETTIBONE’S TAVERN $

4 Hartford Road, Simsbury (860) 658-1118

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We can't say enough good things about Pettibone's, as it is simply a wonderful place. With a beautiful tavern (upstairs) and fireside dining downstairs, Pettibone's is one of the better restaurants/taverns in the area. They are consistently a cut above in all the areas one considers when selecting a good place for dinner, and their culinary creations are imaginative, and very, very good. Really good appetizers and raw bar, and the pub menu is perfect. Ask about the Ghost.If we lived close by, Pettibone's could become very habit forming, and it remains one of our favorites of all time. Reservations suggested.

Directions: Head north/northeast out of the campus (rink and most of the campus will be on your right) on Old Farms Road and go 4.9 miles (Old Farms Road becomes Simsbury Road during this stretch and then becomes Hopmeadow Road in Simsbury). Turn right onto Hartford Road and Pettibone’s is immediately on your left. (10 minute drive)

FIRST & LAST TAVERN

26 West Main Street (Route 44), Avon (860) 676-2000

Italian cooking traditions last for a reason, and no better place to re-discover that fact than right here. Much more than just excellent pizza, First & Last offers a good variety of absolutely wonderful Italian cuisine, and at very reasonable prices. This place is a very well-kept secret, except from the locals. Full bar, and very good for dinner as well.

Directions: Head north/northeast out of the school (rink and most of the campus will be on your right) on Old Farms Road and go 2.1 miles into town. Turn left onto Albany Turnpike (West Main Street). It's on your right, just before Woodford Avenue.

THE WOOD-N-TAP

1274 Farmington Avenue, Farmington (860) 773-6734

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This is a fun, lively, and pleasant tavern. Surprisingly good food (really good actually), casual atmosphere, and a good beer selection. They have, in addition to their regular menu, a 'This-N-That' menu that is one of the best anywhere for pub food that we have ever seen. We suspect a few well-deserved hockey championships have been celebrated here.

Directions: Head south/southeast (rink and most of the campus will be on your left) on Old Farms Road to the traffic light. Turn right onto Rte. 10 (Waterville Road). Go to the light in Farmington and turn right onto Farmington Avenue. Go approx 1½ miles, and the Wood-N-Tap will be on your right, just past Brickyard Road.

SEASON’S RESTAURANT

At the AVON OLD FARMS HOTEL$

279 Avon Mountain Rd.Avon (860)677-1651

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A great place to stay the night and they offer you a choice of fancy or casual for dinner. The very relaxed, fun, and courteous staff makes you feel welcome time after time. The Pub offers “Lighter Fare”, which simply means less food per serving, while the Season’s Restaurant offers an upscale menu that makes your mouth water.

Do not confuse with the Avon Old Farms Inn, across the street. That Inn has had so many different owners in the last 3 or 4 years that we’ve lost track. Once ownership stabilizes, and word-of-mouth improves, we’ll try it. Until then, we wish the newest owners good luck. Stick with the AVON OLD FARMS HOTEL’s Pub and Season’s Restaurant in the meantime.

BUON APPETITO

50 Albany Turnpike,Suite 4, Canton (860) 693-2211

BYOB - Buon Appetito is an unassuming and warm place with top-notch gourmet cooking and generous portions. Bring your favorite wine or beer. Funky looking interior, but who cares? The food is very good.

Directions: Head north/northeast out of the school (rink and most of the campus will be on your right) on Old Farms Road and go 2.1 miles to the light in Avon. Turn left at the light and follow Rte. 44 (also called Rte. 202 and Albany Turnpike) exactly 2.6 miles to Buon Appetito, on your left. Approx 10 minutes drive time.

FABIOLA’S FINE FOODS

195 W Main Street, Suite 5, Avon (860) 674-9113

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A simple yet terrific menu, Fabiola's food is really good. It is obvious these folks take great pride in their food preparation, as everything is homemade, and the hot soups and hot sandwiches are the best. Vegetarian selections available. BYOB after 5pm.

Directions: Head north/northeast out of the school (rink and most of the campus will be on your right) on Old Farms Road and go 2.1 miles to the light in Avon. Turn left at the light and follow Rte. 44 (also called Rte. 202 and Albany Turnpike) exactly 9/10 of a mile to Fabiola's, on your left, behind Tweeters. 5 minute drive.

MAX-A-MIA

70 East Main Street (Rt. 44), Avon (860) 677-6299

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Casual but excellent, and their Sunday Brunch is very good too. For those of you familiar with the Max Restaurant Group, you’ll know what to expect. We are never disappointed with anything related to Max.. No Reservations Accepted.

Directions: Head north/north east on Old Farms Road (rink and most of the campus will be on your right) and go 2.1 miles. Turn right onto East Main Street (Rte. 10 & 44) and go 6/10 of a mile. Max-A-Mia will be on your left. Approx 7 minute drive.

BLOOMFIELD SEAFOOD

8 Mountain Avenue (Rte 178), Bloomfield

(860) 242-3474

If you are a seafood lover and never been to Bloomfield Seafood, you’re in for a treat. The cleanliness of the place, the quality, freshness, and taste of their seafood, and the incredibly friendly staff always stand out…and the prices areveryreasonable. Beer & wine available only.

Directions: Head north/northeast from Old Farms Road and go 4.9 miles (Old Farm Road becomes Simsbury Road, and then Hopmeadow Street). Turn right onto Hartford Road and go 1.8 miles (Hartford Road becomes Simsbury Road at the end of this stretch). Turn left onto Loeffler Road (Rte. 178) and go 1.6 miles (Loeffler Road/Rte. 178 also becomes Mountain Avenue as you enter the town of Bloomfield). Bloomfield Seafood will be on your left. Drive time is approx 17 minutes from A.O.F.

DOUBLE DOWN GRILL

5 East Main Street, Avon

(860) 678-0695

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Double Downs is a fun and relaxing place, and is always warm in the winter. Recently remodeled and very attractive inside, this can be considered a ‘sports bar’ (lots of TVs) but somehow, it’s even better than that. The prices are reasonable and they also offer an ‘Early Bird Special’ if you get hungry or thirsty early. A Children’s menu is also available. Open for lunch Saturday & Sunday only.

Directions: Head north/northeast (passing the rink and most of the campus on your right) on Old Farms Road and go 2.1 miles. Turn right onto East Main Street. Double Downs is immediately on your right.

GRIST MILL INN $

40 Mill Lane, Farmington (860) 676-8855

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Continental with a lot of Italian influence, The Grist Mill is a wonderful place for a special occasion. Great staff, nice atmosphere, and very good food will make for a memorable visit.

Directions: Head back towards Farmington heading south/southeast on Old Farms Road (passing the rink and most of the campus on your left). Before you get to Waterville Road (Rte. 10) turn right onto Tillotson Road and go 2 miles. (Tillotson becomes Town Farm Road almost immediately). Turn left onto Farmington Avenue and go 4/10 of a mile. Turn right onto Garden Street and go 4/10 of a mile again. Turn right onto Mill Lane and The Grist Mill is there on your right.

THE STONEWALL

354 Colt Highway, Farmington (860) 677-8855

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Good food, a few fire places for those cold nights, a neat bar, and very reasonable prices. The lunch menu is very solid (with very reasonable prices), with enough variety for everyone, and their dinners are equally good. Reservations suggested.

Directions: Leave the school heading south/southeast (passing the rink and most of the campus on your left) on Old Farms Road. At the end of Old Farms Road (traffic light) turn right onto Waterville Road (Rte. 10) and follow to the light in Farmington. Turn left at the light onto Farmington Avenue (Rte. 4) and go about 1 ½ miles. Bear right at South Road. Immediately turn right onto Bird’s Eye Road. Go 1.1 miles and turn left onto Colt Highway. Go just 1/10 of a mile and The Stonewall will be on your right.

LUNCH BREAK ALERT

For those of you who travel east or west on I-84 through Connecticut to get to Avon, there is a terrific deli right off Exit 16 (Middlebury, Ct.) called Patty’s Pantry. Very E-Z off and E-Z back on…

Patty’s Pantry has excellent sandwiches, both hot and cold…terrific crispy fried chicken…soups…daily specials…salads…snacks…and more…all of the above in this little shack that you would never notice otherwise…the fried chicken is excellent and always very fresh…the breads they use for sandwiches are excellent, so ask for your favorite…one of the best little delicatessens around, anywhere. Patty’s is at the end of the exit ramp, just turn right. West bound travelers will see it immediately, while east bound travelers should turn right at the end of the exit ramp and go about 100 yards.

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