Best of New Britain

Modern Hair 225 Main St.Southington

You’ll never have a bad hair day at Modern Hair. Their great staff will help you create the perfect style and look, whether you choose one of their men’s haircuts, women’s haircuts or colorings, and offers discounts to seniors. And you’ll always leave looking good and feel-ing great, the way only a quality haircut can make you feel.

Fancy Nails99 Farmington Ave.Bristol

No one will pamper your more or treat your nails better than Fancy Nails. Their friendly and talented staff can have your nails looking smooth, fresh and clean whether you choose to get one of their exceptional pedicures, manicures or both. And at just $30 for a pedi-cure and $12 for a manicure, your nails and wallet will both be looking good.

Legends Sports Bar192 Pine St.Bristol

Start the weekend off right at Legends Sports Bar, where there is always something fun going on like their Wednesday, Train Night,

where if the train stops on your number comes up you can win $300 or more. Catch all the big games on one of their 10 flat-screen TVs, while sitting back and enjoying one of their great beers on tap.

99(860) 314-9900827 Pine St.Bristol

Start your meal off right with one of the deli-cious appetizers from the 99 Restaurant like their Southwest eggrolls-stuffed with chicken, beans and spices and in a crunchy fried shell for $7.99, or the chipotle chicken quesadilla, made with fresh salsa, jalapenos, chipotle and Monterey Jack cheese and flame-broiled chicken in a warm tortilla shell for $8.79. They’re so good, it might be hard to stop at just one.

Lee Po Chinese Kitchen(860) 589-10111066 Farmington Ave.Bristol

The portion sizes at Lee Po Chinese Kitchen are more than generous and their chicken and broccoli — made with tender, juicy chicken and cooked in a delicious soy sauce with fresh, crispy broccoli mixed is some of the best around, especially when you can get a large order for $8.95.

Worth mentioning: Golden Pagoda, Century

Crowley(860) 540-05551451 Farmington Ave.Bristol

Open seven days a week, Crowley Automotive offers great value on a wide selection of new and pre-owned Nissan cars and trucks, like the 2010 Altima, one of the highest ranked mid-sized cars that can get up to 32 miles per gallon; the Nissan Titian, with its V8 engine that’s powerful enough to help lug almost anything; or the 2010 Nissan Maxima, which is priced as low as $30,690. Worth mentioning: Parsons, Terryville Chev-rolet

Cliffs Automotive(860) 314-952851 Prospect StBristol

At Cliff’s Automotives, he’ll fix everything from GMCs to Toyotas to Hondas, all at a reason-able price and in a reasonable time. With 23 years of experience as an auto technician, Cliff can fix everything from brakes for around $250 to mirrors for about $130 and shocks and exhausts can finish most repairs that day-leaving car owners with piece of mind and dependable ervice.

Worth mentioning: Hamelin’s, Jay’s Auto

Shinetime(860) 589-05142 Dallas AveBristol

Shine Time carwash in Bristol offers a wide variety of washes-like their Express, Plati-num or their extremely popular works wash that does the wheels, underbody and waxing for $10 that will have your car looking and smelling fresh and new. Find coupon on their website: www.shinetimewash.com for more great deals like a $4 express wash that includes a washing of both sides, the back and windshield.

Worth mentioning: Sno White, Flag

Marybeth (Bleachers)(860) 582-0002300 Middle StBristol

Marybeth Przygocki at Bleachers Bar knows how to make a good drink. From their sig-nature drinks like the Stoli Salad — a mix of flavored vodkas and juices for $6, and the Bermuda Triangle, which is rum, fruit juice and Triple Sec, to Przygocki’s favorite drink — Sex With an Alligator — a mix of melon liqueur, coconut liqueur and Jaeger mixed in a martini glass for $7, Pryzgocki can produce the perfect drink for each customer.

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Worth mentioning: Chris at Downtown Cafe, Dave Baldwin

City Sports(860) 582-9668177 Farmington AveBristol

If you love to sing or just like to have a good time, City Sports is the spot to be. With over 2,000 karaoke songs to choose from, rang-ing from rap, to country to classic rock and modern pop, there is a song for everyone to belt out a few choruses to and work your way towards karaoke stardom.

Downtown Café(860) 582-6853118 Main St.Bristol

When these doors are a rockin’ do come a knockin’ at the Downtown Café, which has a live local band every Friday and Saturday night. Jam out to some of Connecticut’s best local bands like 1800, Chillum, Lost and Sister Funk, and never have to worry about paying a cover. Their spacious dance floor and great acoustics will have you rocking the night away.

Worth mentioning: Legend Sport’s Bar, Bleachers

99(860) 314-9900827 Pine St.Bristol

Made from 100 percent real ground beef and served on their signature Sam Adams Lager rolls, the steakburgers at the 99 Restaurant & Pub are juicy, delicious and impossible to resist like, their All-Star Steakburger topped with caramelized onions, cheese bacon and their special sauce for $8.99 or try 99’s combo creations, where you combine any two items of either their baby-back ribs, sirloin steak, shrimp skewers or cedar salon for $14.99. Worth mentioning: Ruby Tuesdays

Kathy Faber Designs(860) 583-3461737 Stafford AveBristol

Kathy Faber Designs’ has designed outfits for everything from ESPN’s Marriage Madness to dresses for soap star actresses. Their wide as-sortment of beautifully crafted, custom-made garments that include eveningwear, wed-ding gowns, bridesmaids outfits and prom dresses along with shoes, jewelry and purses, perfectly designed for not only each occasion, but perfectly for each person.

Worth mentioning: David’s Bridal, Beautiful Brides

Ocean State Job Lot100 N Main St.Bristol

It’s all about the bargains at Ocean State Job Lot. You can find great deals on everything from condiments and spices at around $1 to sunglasses for $2 and air conditioners for around $79. You can even find great deals on pool and grill equipment like an 18-foot round solar cover for $48 or at table top patio heater for $60 that help make summer fun and affordable. Worth mentioning: Dollar Tree, Aldi

Hubbard Florist(860) 583-4184133 North StBristol

For over 35 years, Hubbard Florist has been helping people find the perfect arraignment to mark every special occasion from Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day to weddings and an-niversaries. Their trained, professional design-ers can help you customize your own bouquet with anything from daisies, to snapdragon to Hydrangea and much more at reasonable prices, like a dozen roses in any color-from classic red, to white, yellow or pink-are just $40.

Worth mentioning: Sawes, Donna’s Florist

Wojtusiks Nursery & Garden(860) 583-7279750 Terryville AveBristol

The garden center at Wojtusiks Nursery & Garden is filled with a variety of beautiful plants and flowers like the Knockout Rose a red or pink ever-blooming rose at $22.95 for a three gallon container or one of their wide selection of vegetables like tomato plants at $1.99 for single plant to $2.49 for tray of six.

Worth mentioning: Home Depot, Baggot Farms

Wojtusiks Nursery & Garden(860) 583-7279750 Terryville AveBristo

Whether you’re an amateur landscaper or one of the pros, Wojtusiks Nursery & Garden has an answer for all your landscaping needs. With a wide variety of plants, trees and shrubs to choose from, their expert and knowledge-able staff can help you find the right horticul-ture décor to help your yard look beautiful. Worth mentioning: Custom Grounds, Country Gardens

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Maple End Package Store(860) 583-6176192 North St.Bristol

The selection of liquors at Maple End Pack-age Store is diverse and plentiful. And their staff of oenophiles can help match the perfect wine for any occasion whether it’s a champagne or sparkling wine for an anniver-sary or a nice red to go with a juicy and suc-culent roast. There is also a great selection of beer, with everything from English ales to a six pack of Dogfish from $10-$12.

Worth mentioning: Crazy Bruce’s, Burlington Wine and Spirits

Kathy’s Hallmark(860) 584-801199 Farmington Ave.Bristol

Nothing marks a special occasion like a Hallmark Card from Kathy’s Hallmark. With a great selection of cards to mark everything from birthdays to graduations to Father’s Day

and their ever-popular musical cars-starting as low as $2.99, there is something for every-one and every occasion at Kathy’s Hallmark.

Radio Shack(860) 582-305077 Farmington Ave,Bristol

Radio Shack has the answer for all your elec-tronic needs. Find great prices on some of the biggest brands, on everything from camcord-ers and MP3 players to phones, TVs and GPS like a Panasonic Viera G10 54” plasma HDTV for $1999.99 or dual 3-way indoor/outdoor speakers for $44.99 that will transform the den into your home’s entertainment mega-center.

Worth mentioning: Bristol Vacuum, Home Depot

TJ Maxx(860) 621-7424875 Queen St.Southington

Save money and keep the kids happy this summer by shopping at TJ Maxx, which has great deals like up to 50 percent off on brand-name summer toy items from pool floats, goggles, snorkels, soccer balls, baseball gloves and games for the yard like bocce, croquet and more along with camping equip-ment .

Worth mentioning: Once Upon a Child, JC Penny

Avenue News(860) 589-3117821 Farmington Ave.Bristol

Avenue News is a quick-one-stop-shop for everything from cough drops to ice cream to an array of daily newspapers like the Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal and Bristol Press. Choose from their great selection of cigars, foreign and domestic, ranging from 89 cent s to $10. Or try your luck on one of their scratch offs. Either way, you’ll feel like a winner at Avenue News.

Worth mentioning: George’s Market, Fast Freddies

City True Value(860) 582-6366750 Farmington Ave.Bristol

True City Value has been helping people with their home improvement needs for over 23 years. With great deals on everything from tools, to grills like the Weber Genius E 320 for $699 or the Weber Q200 tailgate grill for $199 to paint for about $20 a gallon, it’s hard to beat the value and expertise at City True Value.

Worth mentioning: Lee Hardware, Ace Hard-ware

Shannon’s Jeenelers(860) 582-885874 Farmington Ave.Bristol

From fiancés looking for the perfect engage-ment ring to teens looking to stay stylish with the latest troll beads for around $25, Shannon’s Jewelers carries the finest selec-tion necklaces, rings, earring and bracelets at great prices. With top-of-the-line brands

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like ELLE and Lorenzo there’s not shortage on quality either, with each customer getting great value at a great price.

Worth mentioning: Biladeau, Michael’s

EZ Money(860) 589-91221158 Farmington Ave.Bristol

Whether you’re looking to pawn, buy or sell, find great deals everything from TVs, PS3, drills and nail guns to Wes Paul, Fender and Gibson guitars, DJ equipment and pianos at EZ Money. All their items come with a 30 day warranty and EZ Money offers the highest prices for your gold, which makes every deal a good one.

Worth mentioning: D&G Pawn, CT Pawn

Beacon Prescriptions(860) 589-558725 Collins Rd.

Bristol

Beacon Prescriptions has been serving the community for generations. Their knowl-edgeable pharmacy technicians –with over 100 combined years of experience —can fill prescriptions in 10 minutes or less and select the right combination of medications from their wide-arrange of brand-name drugs at affordable prices.

Worth mentioning: Walgreens, CVS

CVS(860) 276-0147326 Main St.Bristol

The digital photo café and four self-serve photo kiosks make the photo processing ex-perience at CVS one of the easiest and most convenient ones around. Their helpful lab technicians can help you make photo books, CDs, mouse pads or even customized towels of the images you want. If you don’t want to wait in line, you can always use the photo kiosk and do your own cropping, coloring and editing.

Olympia Sports(860) 314-133099 Farmington Ave.Bristol

Get ready for the big game with the latest sports apparel from Olympia Sports. Choose from their authentic Celtic, Bruin and Red Sox game jerseys, jackets and hats — some as low as $23.99. And find great deals on sports equipment like Adidas women’s lacrosse sticks for $19.97 or Reebok Junior 3k Ice Hockey Skates for $99.97.

Worth mentioning: Dick’s, Herb’s

Edward Smith(860) 582-555540 High StBristol

At the Edward H. Smith Jr. Law Firm, there is always a friendly voice at the other end of the line, eager to help clients with every-thing from litigation to real estate concerns. And Attorney Smith is extremely flexible and resourceful and even does his own title searches to help real estate transactions go as quickly and as smoothly as possible.

Worth mentioning: Ed Krawiecki, Storm

DK Builders LLC(860) 402-7653198 Glendale Dr.Bristol

Whether you want to put up siding, redo your bathroom or add a deck, the skilled contrac-tors at DK Builders can help with all your home improvement needs for a reasonable cost. A regular wood pressure-treated deck runs for about $20 per square foot, or build your deck from pressure-treated mahogany composite wood, which requires almost zero maintenance and lasts longer. Worth mentioning: Carpenter Construction, D’Amato

Bristol Cleaners(860) 582-3644178 Main St.Bristol

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Bristol Cleaners are pressed and dry cleaned with precision and care to have you looking crisp, fresh and wrinkle-free. And at $2.10 for a shirt on a hanger, and as low as $7 for men’s and ladies pants, you won’t get taken to the cleaners.

Worth mentioning: Valvetones, Sherwood

Charles Robinson MD(860) 583-2108156 Farmington Ave.Bristol

All it took was his first pair of glasses for Dr. Charles Robinson to know his calling. For over 20 years he has been helping patients see better and working with everyone from young adults to senior citizens, Dr. Robinson does everything from routine eye exams to surgeries for cataract and glaucoma. But what he loves the most about his work is being able to help his patients see better and live better lives.

Worth mentioning: Your Eyes, Lenscrafters

Montage Hair Design(860) 585-697424 North St.Bristol

The staff at Montage Hair Design does it all, working with each customer to customize the right style and color for all their clients. Whether it’s a men’s haircuts for $25, color-

ing and cuts for $75 or highlights as low as $90, they take their time to make sure each cut is the right cut.

Worth mentioning: Shear Delight, Peter Fredricks

Tracy Driscoll Insurance(860) 589-3434126 Main St.Bristol Handling everything from personal, to busi-ness, to medical and life insurance, the agents at Tracy Driscoll Insurance provide exceptional customer service and care. They work hard to provide easy and accessible access to their clients including providing a website: www.tracy-driscoll.com that custom-ers can access 24/7 for insurance informa-tion, an ID card or to report a claim.

Worth mentioning: Allstate, Dumont

Chris Allen (Allstate)(860) 584-2242259 Farmington Ave.Bristol

All-State’s Chris Allen is always there for his cli-ents. Whether it’s handling their concerns about a burst pipe at 2 a.m. or helping them plan investments through a 401k or IRA, or work toward saving for their child’s college fund

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Chris works hard to respond quickly to his cli-ents and help them through all their concerns and making the whole process as smooth and easy as possible.

Worth mentioning: Tracy Driscoll, Mary Jane Vita

Family Center(860) 583-167947 Upson St.Bristo

A member of the AAU athletic league for gymnastics and state and regional champi-ons for 2009, the gymnastics’ staff at the Family Center can help everyone from begin-ners to experienced veterans improve their gymnastics skills. Their students, who range from younger children to late teens, learn everything from walking the balance beam, to doing hand-stands on the uneven bars. A 12-week session can start at around $120.

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For 49 years the Exchange Club has making a difference and bringing some joy into the lives of Bristol residents. From the annual Mum Festival that packs the streets of downtown with over 40,000 people to their youth schol-arship that has helped kids have a chance at college and the diaper donations that they make to Bristol Hospital, the club has makes your donations go a long way.

Worth mentioning: Carousel Museum, Oak Hills

Brooks Oil Co.(860) 585-15151 Canal St.Terryville

The staff at the family-owned Brooks Oil Co. knows that if they take care of their custom-ers, their customers will take care of them. And that’s exactly what they’ve been doing for over 20 years, doing everything from servic-ing oil, to propane deliveries, to installations and repairs for residential and commercial properties in Bristol and 25 other surrounding communities. Their experienced technicians work hard to promptly respond back to any questions or concerns that customers might have while providing the highest level of qual-ity service around.

Worth mentioning: Quinoco, Firehouse, Crown, D&M

Dr. Hodder(860) 589-523010 N. Main St.Bristol

Even though he is semi-retired, Dr. Hodder continues to make a difference in the lives of young people by working as an independent consultant for children and adolescence with behavioral issues. Dr. Hodder works with his patients, listening to their concerns and questions and doing his best to provide an-swers and help through counseling, resource materials, and proper medications and other treatments to help them and their families live better, more enjoyable lives.

Worth mentioning: Pediatric Care Center, Brownstein

Paws and Go(860) 589-0100

916 Stafford Ave.Bristol

The talented groomers at Paws and Go will have any pet, whether it’s a dog or a cat, a guinea pig or a rabbit, can carefully trimmed, cut back those sharp nails or swab those ears clean to have your pet looking fresh and ready for summer.

Worth mentioning: Mo’s Pet Spa, TanBark

Tier 1(860) 314-9521(860) 680-208678 Maple St.Bristol

In only a few months, Tier 1 real estate estab-lished themselves as one of the premier real estate agencies in Bristol. Their agents work directly with clients, from first-time homeown-ers to empty nesters, to find the perfect home for them. Buyers can search through their MLS data base and find update listings for hundreds of homes throughout the area, giv-ing clients the resources of a large firm with the personal touch of a small firm.

Worth mentioning: Dumont, Century 21

Ryan Smith (Tier 1)(860) 314-952178 Maple St.Bristol

Tier 1 real estate agent Ryan Smith has been making the home-buying process as easy and stress free as possible for first-time homeown-ers for six years. Smith takes a personable approach with all of his clients, helping them with everything from finding the right inspector to insurance agent to being able 24/7 to help address any of their concerns and realize their home buying dreams.

Worth mentioning: Paul Keegan, Paula Ray

Gold’s Gym(860) 585-6400851 Middle St.Bristol With cardio and weight rooms, access to a pool, a Ladies Gold section, a boxing room, numerous classes like Body Pump, Zumba, yoga and more and at just $19.95 a month,

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Gold’s Gym will shrink your waistline, but not your wallet. And their Syntha-Six protein shakes, for $5 in flavors like chocolate, va-nilla, banana, cookies and cream, chocolate mint, and more, are a great way to rejuvenate after any workout.

Chippanee Golf Club(860) 589-56456 Marsh Rd.Bristol

Sprawled out across 140 acres, the Chip-panee Golf Course is a golfer’s dream. This 87-year-old, par 70, 18-hole course has over 30 sand traps, a putting green and driving range, and is beautifully maintained. It’s a great place to play a round of golf on a Satur-day afternoon or to improve your game with some instructional lessons from one of their three pros on staff.

Chippanee Golf Club(860) 589-56456 Marsh Rd.Bristo

The banquet rooms at the Chippanee’s Golf Course provide the perfect accommodations for banquets, weddings and all other func-tions. Their rooms can fit up to 200 guests comfortably and with a great dinner menu that includes choices like crab cakes, roasted prime rib and marinated grilled chicken breasts in a sundried tomato tapenade, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Worth Mentioning: Carousel Museum, Aqua Turf

Giamatti Training Center335 Mix St.Bristol

There’s no better way for an aspiring baseball player to spend their summer than at one of the Giamatti Training Center’s overnight sum-mer camps. Their five, one-week sessions will help players hone all their skills from hitting to fielding. And for $395 a week that includes room and board, you won’t have to spend like George Steinbrenner to afford these rates.

New England Carousel Museum(860) 585-541195 Riverside RdBristol, 06010

Twenty years ago, the New England Carousel Museum was just a tenant in the building on Riverside Road with only one horse in their collection. Now, the museum owns the building and boosts a spectacular collection of over 100 different beautifully handcrafted horses in three distinct styles like the plainer, less detailed Country Fair to the flashy and extravagant Coney Island style with lots of gold leafing and jewelry. It’s just $5 for adults and $2.50 for children under 14.

Loews Theatre888-262-4386(860) 747-1071 220 New Britain Ave.Plainville

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with their 20 stadium-style theaters that can comfortably fit up to 600 people along with their two digit theater-ideal for showing 3-D movies like Avatar-make the Loews Theater a

movie lover’s paradise, showing all the latest Hollywood Blockbusters. And it’s affordable family-fun too, at $10.25 a ticket for adults.

Harvest Bakery (860) 589-880084 Farmington AveBristol All the baked goods at Harvest Bakery are fresh and delicious. Like their breads, cooked in a hearth and never in a pan, giving a light center and crispy crust comes in a variety of flavors like pumpernickel, marble and rye that’s $2.85 for a one-pound, six ounce loaf or their wide variety of pies, cookies and cakes, your sure to find something that hits the spot.

Worth Mentioning: Supernatural, Shannon’s

Blondies Grill and Patio(860) 585-0828375 N. Main St.

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The half-pound burgers at Blondies Grill and Patio are big, meaty and delicious like their Double D — two of their half-pound patties stacked on top of each other covered in cheese onions and peppers for $8.45. But if you want to try something a little different give the Art Ward — -an Italian sausage patty with peppers, onions and Swizz cheese for $5.75 — at taste.

Worth mentioning: 5 Guys, Ruby Tuesday

Dunkin Donuts(860) 585-5942182 N. Main St.Bristol

It’s hard to figure out which flavor of coffee is the best at Dunkin’ Donuts, whether you pre-fer the rich, bold taste of their Dunkin’ Dark, Hazelnut, made from 100 percent Arabica beans, or their creamy French Vanilla, there is a flavor perfect of every coffee lover out there. And for only $8 for a pound of their premium blends, it’s no wonder Southington Runs on Dunkin’.

Worth mentioning: Whole Donut, Starbucks

Georges Terryville Avenue Market(860) 585-6895627 Terryville Ave.Bristol, 06010

George’s knows how to make a great sandwich. From their homemade roast beef that is tender and juicy and served on a 12-inch hard roll for $8.50 to their ham sandwich on a grinder with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mustard, and oil and vinegar on a 12-inch roll for $4.95 you’ll be glad you found this great sand-wich boutique.

Worth mentioning: Grinders Keepers, Hortons

Super Natural(860) 582-1663430 N Main St.Bristol

The salads at Super Natural are fresh and delicious. Made with Romaine, green leaf and baby green and topped with everything from olives and peppers to turkey, ham, fried green peas and cranberries, they are a tasty

alternative from a tired old sandwich. Create your own salad mix from their salad bar at only $3.99 a pound. Worth mentioning: Ruby Tuesday, Pannera

Bread Super natural(860) 582-1663430 N Main St.Bristol

Everything at Super Natural is prepared from scratch and made from the best ingredients, like Bell and Evans organic chicken, which are raised naturally are hormone free giving it a juicier taste and healthier choice. All for a reasonable price, like their seasoned baked chicken for $4.50 a pound or chicken cordon bleu at $5.50.

Crazy Bruce’s(860) 582-45231224 Farmington Ave.Bristow

The wine selection at Crazy Bruce’s is vast. With hundreds of wines to choose from like

a Chilean Veramonte, a French Chamarre or just a good Merlot, there is a perfect wine for every occasion at Crazy Bruce’s. And with their vast inventory and low prices, the sav-ings Crazy Bruce’s are nuts.

Busters Drive in(860) 589-7509884 Terryville Ave.Bristol

You’ve never had a hot dog until you’ve tried a Michigan Dog from Buster’s Drive-in. These frankfurters, in their natural casings with lightly spiced meat, are grilled to perfection and topped with a hearty helping of Buster’s own signature Michigan sauce-a blend ground beef seasoned with a mix of spices for a great meaty taste and served on a grilled bun for $2.99.

Worth mentioning: Frankies, Blondies

Ice Cream Churn(860) 584-183145 North Main St.Bristol

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The family-run Ice Cream Churn has been serving up plentiful scoops of their thick, richly flavored ice creams for 20 years. And there is no better way to cool down after a hot summer’s day than trying one of their 44 dif-ferent flavors, like cookie dough and moose tracks along with a variety of toppings, like hot fudge and strawberries, or one of their home-style Italian cookies.

Worth mentioning: Dunphy’s Carvel

Café Buono & Buono Pizza(860) 582-2233562 Farmington Ave.Bristo

Simple and fresh ingredients are the secret behind Café Buono & Bouno Pizza’s suc-cess. From their delicious steak gorgonzola-a 16-ounce New York cut with a creamy gorgonzola sauce drizzled over the top or their chicken rollitini — rolled chicken breast, seasoned and stuffed with cheese and bread crumbs, pan seared until the breading turns a golden brown and the cheese oozes out- served in a mushroom marsalla sauce for $15, everything is made with only the finest and freshest ingredients. Worth mentioning: Martinos, Sabinos

Johnnys Pizza & Pasta(860) 589-1400912 Terryville AveBristol

Few things compare to a slice of hot brick oven pizza from John’s Pizza & Pasta for lunch. Their pizzas have a thin, light and crispy crust and are topped with homemade marinara sauce and Grande mozzarella cheese. A slice of their white pizza — fresh garlic, ricotta and mozzarella cheese — is $2. And because it’s too good to eat just one slice, try a full 16-inch meat lovers pie-topped with meatballs, bacon, pepperoni and sau-sage for just $12.95.

Worth mentioning: Martinos, Applewood

99 (860) 314-9900827 Pine StBristol, 06010

All the steaks at the 99 Restaurant are tender and juicy and made with the highest quality Midwest beef, like their 8-ounce filet mignon, topped with blue cheese and smoked bacon

and butter and served with two sides for $17.99 or their 12-ounce prime rib, seasoned and slow roasted and served in its own natu-ral juice or a succulent and flavorful taste in every bite at only $15.99.

Carmine’s Italian Grill(860) 314-1501650 Farmington AveBristol

Enjoy great tasting frutti di mare at Carmine’s Italian Grill like their Seafood Fra Diavolo done in a spicy plum tomato sauce, with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams and cala-mari over linguini for $21.99 or Carmine’s fresh Atlantic salmon, grilled and served in a Mediterranean relish with mashed potatoes for $18.99.

Worth mentioning: Saybrook Fish House, Chevy’s

Carmines Italian Grill(860) 314-1501650 Farmington AveBristol

The recipes at Carmine’s Italian Grill have been passed down for generations and cooked with care like one of their great pasta dishes such as Angel Hair Bolognese — beef, pork and veal cooked in a meat sauce with ricotta cheese — for $12.99, Also recom-mended is their delicious parmigiana dishes like their meatball paramigiana — -a meatball loaf with marinara sauce and cheese served with linguini for $13.99.

Worth mentioning: Beunos, Martinos

Sara at Applewoods(860) 589-7133820 Farmington AveBristol

For nearly four years, Sara Carlson has mas-tered balancing multiple trays, remembering numerous orders and paying exquisite atten-tion to each of her customers, while serving up some of Applewood’s classics like their de-licious turkey club, made from freshly sliced real turkey breasts, bacon, lettuce and tomato and served on toast for $8.95. And she loves it all — from talking and joking with custom-ers to serving them their favorite meals. She loves making sure customers leave with a

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Worth mentioning: Nicole at Central Pizza

Applewood’s(860) 589-7133820 Farmington Ave.Bristol

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it’s easy to find the perfect meal for the family, any time of day at Applewood Restaurant & Bar. Applewood’s homemade shrimp fettuc-cine alfredo is rich and creamy with plentiful shrimp for $14.95 or start your day off right when one of Applewood’s great breakfast selections like steak and eggs for $11.95 or a western omelet for $6.25 with ham, peppers and onions.

Anthony Jacks(860) 426-148730 Cedar St.Southington

Anthony Jacks offers are variety of delicious wood-fire grilled dishes like their Black Angus steaks or fresh seafood dishes, cooked over oak, apple and other fruit woods for a sweet, Smokey taste. The 12-ounce London broil served with caramelized onions for $15 with your choice of a vegetable and either rice or red mashed potatoes for a side is always a good choice.

Worth mentioning : Bon Terra, Outback

Pagliacci’s(860) 793-9241333 East St.Plainville, 06062

Pagliaccis has been serving up authentic, home-styled Italian cuisine for 30 years. With daily specials and an array of great menu items to choose from like their cheese-filled raviolis for $13.95 or their seafood combo which includes shrimp, baby clams and cala-mari in a red or white sauce for $20.95 your sure to find a great meal that will please your taste buds and satisify your appetite.

Worth mentioning: Oasis, Applebees

Wings Over bristol(860) 589-9464728 Farmington Ave.Bristol

Fried to perfection and coated in one of their five flavors of buffalo sauce or 19 other flavors like Sweet Onion Bar-B-Que, Sweet and Sour, Hot Garlic and Mustang Ranch, the wings at Wings Over Bristol are finger-licking good. Depending on if you want just a snack of seven wings with their Paper Airplane or looking to feed a whole party with the 120-wings C-5 Galaxy, there is enough to keep everyone straisified and coming back for more.

Worth mentioning: Sliders, J. Timothy’s

Century Buffet(860) 583-8883641 Farmington Ave.Bristol

Century Buffet isn’t your typical buffet. combining Chinese, Japanese, American and Mongolian dishes, Century Buffet has every-thing from pizza to General Tso’s, to sushi and a Mongolian barbeque where they will stir fry the food you select, be it chicken, pork,

beef or seafood, right in front of you. During the week, lunch is just $6.49 and dinner is $10.99. Worth mentioning: Hometown

Joan Pelkey

Bristol’s youth have been growing and learn-ing the necessary motor, social and creative skills at Joan Pelkey’s daycare center for 20 years. With a structured program, Pelkey teaches the children how to write and mail letters, butter their own toast, pour their own milk and use their creativity to design and make a variety of arts and crafts that will help this children become more independent and self-reliant.

Worth mentioning : Teresa’s Lil Angels, Family Center

Monterrey170 Riverside Ave. Bristol

The chimichangas at Monterrey are the best this side of Mexico. stuffed with shredded beef or pork and with their flour tortilla shells

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fried to perfection, giving them a nice, crispy crunch with every bite. And there is nothing better to wash it down with than a Jarrito, a deli-cious and fruity Mexican soda.

Worth mentioning : Chili’s,. Latina

Dance Arts Centre(860) 589-281512 Linwood St.Bristol

So if you think you can dance, or just want to learn, sign up for lessons at the Dance Arts Center where they will teach you everything from a little ballet to the moves from some of Broad-way’s biggest plays like Westside in a friendly and relaxed environment. Their 10-month dance program, with weekly, one hour classes, will have you doing the box step, ball change and moonwalk like a pro.

Webster(860) 584-3623797 Pine St.Bristol

You get the resources of a big bank with a home-town bank feel at Webster. Everything is done locally at Webster, and nothing is ever sent out of state, making the home-buying process easier and quicker. And their knowledgeable and ex-perienced staff works closely with homebuyers, walking them through the entire process to find them the best deal on the homes they want. Worth mentioning : Farmington Bank, McCue

Lucky Cup18 Main St.Plymouth

There is no such thing as a skimpy portion at Lucky Cup. Each plate has a healthy helping of food, like their homemade waffles, fresh eggs.Their signature hash, made with real corned beef and potatoes and mixed with their special spices, is always cooked fresh in house every day. And you can’t beat deal of two eggs, home fries and toast for $1.99.

Worth mentioning: Chute Gates,. Shot Battles

EZ Money(1158 Farmington AveBristol

Whether you’re looking to pawn, buy or sell, find great deals on everything from TVs, PS3, drills and nail guns to Wes Paul, Fender and Gibson guitars, DJ equipment and pianos at EZ Money. All their items come with a 30-day warranty and EZ Money offers the highest prices for your gold, which makes every deal a good one.

Worth mentioning : D& G Pawn,. CT Pawn

Chippens Hill Veterianary hospital595 Clark AveBristol

For over 30 years, the staff at Chippens Hill Veterinary Hospital has been treating every-thing from dogs and cats to reptiles and birds, providing preventive care, surgery, to dental care and x-rays. There is even a chiropractor and acupuncture specialist to deal with arthritis and painful joints that will have every pet feeling like man’s best friend.

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(860) 583-10001196 Farmington AveBristol Get the latest apps for your IPhone and be a part of the nation’s fastest 3G network and the largest digital voice and data network at AT&T cellular. The store offers are wide variety of cell phones and home phones to choose from like the Blackberry Bold 9700 with a two-year plan starting at just $199.99 after rebate or the Samsung Strive touch-screen with keyboard for $29.99.

Worth mentioning : Verizon, Pocket

Glen Palmisiano(860) 585-9797162 South StBristol

Dr Glen Palmisiano’s life changed forever in his early 20s when he injured his back in a car accident. Dealing with the painful recovery for years, Dr. Palmisiano didn’t find any relief until he met with a chiropractor, and now he is trying to bring that same relief to his patients, working with everyone from infants, student-athletes and the elderly, treating neck, back, shoulder and knee pain and doing what he can to help his patients achieve the best outcome possible and live fuller, happier lives.

Worth mentioning : Zweig, Liffman

99 (860) 314-9900827 Pine StBristol

All the steaks at the 99 Restaurant are tender

and juicy and made with the highest quality of Midwest beef like their 8-ounce filet mignon, topped with blue cheese and smoked bacon and butter and served with two sides for $17.99 or their 12-ounce prime rib, seasoned and slow roasted and served in its own natural juices at only $15.99.

Worth mentioning:. Chute Gates, Outback

West End Pizza(860) 589-085015 Park StBristol

Made with homemade dough and using the freshest ingredients around, West End’s Greek-style pizza, with a thick and crisp crust, is deli-cious. And there are plenty of toppings to choose from like Hawaiian, vegetarian, cheese or the House Special of sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions and peppers is $16.95 for an extra large.

Worth mentioning: Maz Pizza, Chunky Tomato

Parkside Café(860) 584-184195 Maple StBristol

Start your day off right with one of the great breakfast selections at the Parkside Café. Their pancakes are light and fluffy and come in great flavors like mint chocolate chip and fresh fruit. Or try their signature French Kiss French Toast, French Toast fresh strawberries with whipped cream and chocolate sauce that may be the best kiss you’ve ever had.

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