[MrGompers]

Originally Posted by East of the River

Thought of another couple.

Market Grill in Manchester went out with the wife both thought it was very good.

For Grinders CJ's in Manchester (love the chicken cutlet)
Or
2nd Poqunock in Windsor locks.
Not fond of the pizza either place but very good grinders.

I ate lunch at 2nd Poqunock today because I picked up my nephew at the airport. They have been there about 30 yrs and are doing a great business. I have always wondered if their business would significantly increase if they were on RT 75 instead of being tucked away in that crappy plaza.

There's another good sub shop in Windsor Locks too on Spring St called H & M. They recently remodeled the store but for some reason they do not accept credit or debit cards. They will direct you to the ATM machine they conveniently installed inside the store. Don't know why they think that's a good idea. I turned around and walked out. No reason to not accept debit/credit cards in this day and age unless you are skimming cash off the top. (electronic payments leave a paper trail)

[jeena]

Originally Posted by Stylo

Where in FFC?

Fairfield County

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by jeena

Fairfield County

I think he knows it is Fairfield County. He wants to know what part of the county. Jay

[jeena]

Originally Posted by JayCT

I think he knows it is Fairfield County. He wants to know what part of the county. Jay

I misread his post, I thought he typed what is FFC, I couldn't imagine why he wouldn't know what FFC meant, lol.

[lginlg]

Originally Posted by jeena

Anyone know if Paolucci's (sp.) in old section of Stamford is still open?

Yep, Pelliccis' is still there in the heart of Stamford, serving good old fashioned red sauce American-Italian. Their 70th Anniversary this year. I personally think there are better Italian restaurants using better ingredients in the area, but Pelliccis' and Colony Pizza are both beloved and treasured Stamford institutions.

[East of the River]

Originally Posted by JayCT

You forgot two of our favorite Manchester restaurants, Shady Glen and Frank Pepe's Pizza. Shady Glen makes the most interesting cheeseburgers (good ice cream too) and Frank Pepe's Manchester branch is consistently as good as the New Haven original. Jay

I like Frank pepes but Randys delivers and is pretty close taste wise. Now forgetting Shady Glen i have admit is a major omission.

[East of the River]

Originally Posted by MrGompers

I ate lunch at 2nd Poqunock today because I picked up my nephew at the airport. They have been there about 30 yrs and are doing a great business. I have always wondered if their business would significantly increase if they were on RT 75 instead of being tucked away in that crappy plaza.

There's another good sub shop in Windsor Locks too on Spring St called H & M. They recently remodeled the store but for some reason they do not accept credit or debit cards. They will direct you to the ATM machine they conveniently installed inside the store. Don't know why they think that's a good idea. I turned around and walked out. No reason to not accept debit/credit cards in this day and age unless you are skimming cash off the top. (electronic payments leave a paper trail)

H and M is good but I haven't been in there in 10 years. I used to have a close relative near to 2nd Poqunock, and I would pick it up on the way to see her.

[Raider111]

Originally Posted by allanny13

My wife and I have a newborn baby born a bit early and pediatrician is recommending we don't eat inside restaurants just yet due to concentration of people/germs, etc. I'm having trouble thinking of places in FFC that have outdoor seating with enough room for a stroller and that can be reserved. Anyone have some ideas? Bonus points if the outdoor seating is covered.

Wouldn't even know where to start there's so many places now with outdoor/sidewalk dining. If you like waterfront - Arezzo, Crabshell, Sunset Grill, Sono Seafood, another one in Harbor Point don't remember the name. Food is not the greatest at these however. Our favorite Rowayton Seafood has outdoor dining upstairs, crowd is so stuffy and pretentious though you can cut the tension in the air with a knife, excellent food though which is rare for waterfronts.

[hvexpatinct]

I wanted to give props to two counter service places in Litchfield County:. Green Tomato in Morris (next to Popey's ice cream shop) and Love Hearts in Litchfield/Bantam. Both make fantastic wraps/salads and are great for a quick lunch stop.

[allanny13]

Originally Posted by Stylo

Where in FFC?

Lower FFC ideally, live in Darien, work in Greenwich, but will often go to Westport/Fairfield, even up to Ridgefield for dinner.

The problem we've had is being able to actually reserve outdoors, guaranteed, rather than first come first serve, or "we'll make a note."