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J. Timothy’s Taverne(860) 747-6813143 New Britain Ave.Plainville

There’s always something new and different to try at J. Timothy’s Tavern, which has over 10 different appetizers to choose from. There is the tasty, butternut squash ravioli, served in a brown butter cream sauce with candied walnuts for $7.50 or their ever-popular onion rings, thinly sliced and made to order, their flaky, golden goodness tastes even better at only $5.95.

Worth mentioning: Chilis, Pagliaccis

Best Buy(860) 666-51003377 Berlin Tpke.Newington

From IPods to HD TVs, Best Buy has some-thing for everyone, whether you’re a techno wiz or just looking for a great Father’s Day gift for dad. The clear, sharp picture Pana-sonic 32” Viera LCD TV for $399 is perfect for watching the big game or their Zune HD 16 GB MP3 player can hold over 4,000 songs or five hours of HD video at $179.99, making it a great buy for music and TV lovers alike.

Worth mentioning: Target, Mitch’s Place

Weber and Carrier(860) 225-946324 Cedar St.New Britain

It’s the customer-centered mantra at Weber and Carrier that has made it one of New Britain’s best law firms. With an experienced staff that’s quick to respond to clients and are willing to work with clients during their off-hours and don’t always charge for every phone call of fax their cli-ents make or send, few firms can compete with the quality and service that they offer.

Worth mentioning: Richards and Williams, James Denigris

Roly Poly(860) 229-5109587 Main St.New Britain

Fresh breads and homemade cakes and desserts are what’s cooking at Roly Poly Bakery. It’s hard to go wrong with their wide variety of baked goods to choose from, like their Polish cheesecake with rai-sins or their Anbasador cake that’s choco-

late cake filled with pineapples, peaches and cherries. You can even get one of their fresh baked loaves of bread like their rye, whole wheat or Italian loaves that are only $3.50 for a large loaf.

Worth mentioning: La Rose, Gnazzo

Sliders(860) 747-447788 New Britain Ave.Plainville

With $2.50 Bud Light drafts, $7.50 Bud Light pitchers during happy hour and over 16 different draft beers to choose from on a regular basis including their own IPA, Sliders is the perfect neighborhood bar. Their 13 flat-screen TVs have over 800 different channels to choose from and their world famous wings that come in 19 different flavors like honey barbeque, Cajun or flaming raspberry are some of the best around. Worth mentioning: Elmer’s, Club Lido

Jill Grande (First and Last)(860) 747-910032 Cooke St.Plainville, 06062

She has only been mixing drinks for a year and a half, but First and Last’s Jill Grande is a master of mixology. From ice-cold strawberry daiquiris to Grande’s favorite drink to make, a delicious French martinis, with their smooth blend of Grey Goose Vodka, Chambord and pineapple juice for just $9.00, she knows what it takes to make the perfect drink for any occasion. Worth mentioning: Jeanette (Whinestone), Kasia (Sadlon)

Bellas Pizzeria/Restaurant(860) 829-0002512 High RoadBerlin

The thin-crust, brick oven pizzas at Bel-las Pizzeria are hard to resist, like their famous 16-inch Buffalo Chicken pizza made with chicken breasts, coated in hot sauce and blue cheese that’s a delicious mix of flavor and spice for $16.95. And their Eggplant Special pizza, which is cov-ered with freshly baked eggplant, ricotta cheese, broccoli, garlic and olives in a white sauce is equally delicious. Worth mentioning: Baltics, Portofinos

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CJ’s Restaurant(860) 223-411570 South St.New Britain

Breakfast is the most important meal of day, and CJ’s Restaurant will get you started on the right foot. Try any of their delicious, freshly made omelets, like the CJ’s Omelet stuffed with bacon, ham, sausage and cheese-with a side of home fries, coffee and toast for only $9.95. Want something a bit sweeter? Then try their freshly made waffles, topped with whipped cream and straw-berries for just $6.95. Either one will leave you full and satisfied.

Worth mentioning: New Britain Diner, Miss Washington Diner

Davids Bridal(860) 645-788382 Buckland St.Manchester

From wedding gowns to prom dresses to tuxes, you can find the perfect outfit for any special occasion at David’s Bridal. Carrying all the biggest designers like Galina and Oleg Cassini, you can find the perfect dress for as low as $79 or $299 for some of their wedding gowns.

Worth mentioning: Beautiful Bride, Bridal Bell

Buffet 2000(860) 621-5555855 Queen St.Southington

From chow mein, to pork fried rice to pork roast to ribs, there is a unique variety of dishes to choose from along the buffet lines at Buffet 2000. You can find some-thing that will satisfy the whole family at an economical price — just $6.95 for lunch and $10.95 for dinner.

Worth mentioning: Dakotas, Stonewall

Restaurant First and Last(860) 747-910032 Cooke St.Plainville

Thick, juicy and melt-in-your-mouth good, the burgers at First and Last are some of the best around. It’s hard to resist their cheddar cheese burger that is freshly made patty topped off with a slab of thick block of a hard, sharp

white cheddar for just $8.95. Every burger also comes with their signature garlic fries-that are seasoned with salt and pepper, fresh garlic, oil and parsley with parmesan cheese tossed on while they’re still hot, making them a mouth-watering treat.

Worth mentioning: Big Steve’s Grill, Pit Stop

Leaves and Pages(860) 224-441459 West Main St.New Britain

One of the more unique and eclectic stores around, Leaves and Pages has something for everyone. With its cards made everywhere from Maine to Eng-land along with its diverse gift baskets, like the Italian and New England basket and over 34 kinds of tea and 12 kinds of Green Mountain Coffee to choose from Leaves and Pages offers pleasant and personable gifts at affordable prices that are sure to please.

Worth mentioning: Hallmark, Max Mart

Schaller Honda

(860) 223-22301 Veterans DriveNew Britain

Family owned and operated since 1953, Schaller Honda is a New Britain institution. With one of the only certi-fied Honda master technicians in New England and a friendly and knowledge-able staff, Schaller Honda provides cus-tomers with a unique blend of quality and excellence at affordable prices, like their oil changes for around $35.

Worth mentioning: Shaller Mitsubishi, Gallagher

Automotive Connection(860) 223-3465175 Newington Ave.New Britain

For the last 15 years, customers have been pleasantly surprised by the qual-ity and service they have received at Automotive Connection. It’s one of the few service shops that still provides loaner cars to its customers and with some of the top independent techni-cians in the state, few can beat the expertise and care found at Automo-tive Connection. Worth mentioning: Story Brothers, Firestone

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Diamond Brite (860) 225-5389920 West Main St.New Britain

Even in a tough economy, Diamond Brite is still finding ways to offer customers bang for their buck. It’s tough to beat their $30 oil changes that include a free, full-service car wash. It’s just one of the great many deals at Diamond Brite that have kept people lining up for more.

Worth mentioning: Sno White, Classic Car Wash

AT&T(860) 223-9379665 W. Main St.New Britain

Want to experience the nation’s fastest 3G network or be a part of the largest digital voice and data network? Then visit AT&T cellular in New Britain. The store offers

are wide variety of cell phones and home phones to choose from like the Blackberry Bold 09700-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, Obsession Wireless

Amatos(860) 229-9069283 Main St.New Britain

Offering a unique array of electric trains, wooden ships and radio controlled devices, Amatos isn’t your typical toy store. It’s one of the only two authorized factory service centers in Connecticut capable of doing warranty service on electric trains.It’s a true hobbyist’s dream with toys at reason-able prices like its electric train box starter kits that start at $30. Worth mentioning: Toys R Us, Kohls

Great Taste(860) 827-8988597 West Main St.New Britain

As the only Asian restaurant in Connecticut listed by Zagat’s, it’s easy to see why Great Taste is such a success. Their delicious Peking Duck is one of their best sellers — marinated in honey and seasonings and roasted in a smoke house, this flavorful fowl is crispy tender and lean and served over white or brown rice for $32.95.

Worth mentioning: Chinese Kitchen, Super Buffet

Dunkin Donuts(860) 628-0332956 West St.Southington

It’s hard to figure out which flavor of coffee is the best at Dunkin Donuts, whether you prefer the rich, bold taste of their Dunkin

Dark, Hazelnut, original 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: Leaves and Pages, Starbucks

Dimatteo Construction Inc.(860) 747-033955 Corporate Ave.Plainville

Since 1961 Dimatteo Construction Inc. has been building everything from roadway, to bridges and sewers throughout Con-necticut. The expert builders at Dimatteo work primarily on residential roads and commercial developments. They recently constructed the largest concrete bridge in New England at Bridgehampton Crossing in Farmington.

Worth mentioning: Downs Construction, DiPetro, Baroni

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Walgreens(860) 793-93565 Farmington Ave.Plainville

Walgreens offers everyday great prices on a variety of items from skincare, to candy, to paper goods and groceries. Their great staff can help you find anything you need and their amazing deals like over the counter vitamins for as low as $5.99 a bottle and patio supplies like a Grill Daddy starting at $64.99 make saving a breeze.

Worth mentioning: FoodBag, CVS

Arthur Murray Dance Center(860) 278-1090623 Hartford Rd.New Britain

Have an itch to tango? Curious about the cha cha? Then Arthur Murray Dance Cen-ter is the place to go. Their staff, trained under the Arthur Murray standards of teaching, can help anyone improve their dance skills from beginners to those who have danced for years. Lessons start as low as $48 and include a free class.

Worth mentioning: Dance Step, Dance Best

YMCA(860) 229-378750 High St.New Britain, 06051 For over 20 years, the childcare program at the New Britain YMCA has been servic-ing children at the New Britain public schools, Hartford magnet schools and Catholic schools, offering a safe and structured environment for children to learn and grow with their free swimming lessons, arts and crafts and tutoring pro-gram. And at only $47 a week for their before-school program and $52 per week for their after school and the availability of financial aid, it’s more than accessible. Worth mentioning: Kinder Care

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Dr. Camilo Echanique at the Hospital of Central Connecticut has been practicing internal medicine for nearly 20 years. Echa-nique credits his success and longevity to being able to communicate and relate to his patients. Doing what he can to explain and treat the aliments of the over 350 pa-tients he sees each month, he always tries to treat them like family.

Worth mentioning: Dr. Krakowiak-Cowas , Dr. Larry Broisman

Best Cleaners Berlin(860) 828-9386138 Mill St.Berlin

It’s a different and better dry cleaning experience at Best Cleaners, which offers same-day service that promises to have your clothes ready by 4 p.m. if you drop them off by 11 a.m., home delivery where their trucks will stop by twice a week for pickup and delivery and Best Cleaners uses environmentally-friendly cleaning techniques to make sure that not only your clothes, but the environment stays clean. Worth mentioning: Hourglass, New Britain Cleaners

GNAZZO(860) 747-875873 East S.Plainville

There are a wide variety of desserts at Gnazzo to choose from including everything from apple and blueberry pies, to pastries, muffins and fluffy sheet cakes. But it’s their famous homemade apple cider donuts that have put Gnazzo on the map. Prepared year-round and freshly made on site, the golden brown treats are rolled in cinnamon sugar and pack a sharp, cider taste with each bit are hard to resist at $2.99 for half-a-dozen.

Worth mentioning: Bolo, LaRose Bakery

Ocean State Job Lot(860) 893-0031New Brite PlazaNew Britain

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 and 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 make summer fun and affordable.

Worth mentioning: Mitch’s, Wal-mart

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Your Eyes Eye Care Center(860) 223-7900198 East Main St.New Britain

With over 1,000 different frames to choose from and designer glasses that include Gucci, DKNY and Christian Dior, Your Eyes Eye Care Center helps you see better and look better. Designer frames, which include single-vision lenses start at just $190, and regular frames begin at $48. Worth mentioning: Ratchford, Plainville Optical Inc.

Angelicos Café(860) 224-3811542 East Main St.New Britain

There aren’t many places like Angelico’s Café, where you can get a full meal for around $10, like their juicy and tender, slowly roasted prime rib with a baked

potato and salad for $9.95. In the mood for some fish? Then be sure to try their fresh salmon, broiled with a salad, po-tato and vegetable for about $10.

Worth mentioning: Aqua Terra, First and Last

Marzi(860) 229-133133 Fern St.New Britain

Whether it’s for a wedding, Mother’s Day or any special occasion, Marzi offers a great selection of custom fresh and beautiful bouquets to choose from. With a wide variety of fresh flowers to choose from that includes everything from carnations, to roses and snapdragons, mums and much more at great prices, like $35 for a dozen roses, it’s hard to beat the quality and prices found at Marzi. Worth mentioning: Stop and Shop, We-ber’s Nursery and Florist

Bob’s Discount Firnature(860) 666-56403203 Berlin TurnpikeNewington

There aren’t any gimmicks at Bob’s Discount Furniture, just great value at fair prices like their queen-size Bob O Pedics for just $999 or their Power Bob mattress-es that combine the comfort of the Bob O Pedic with the movement of an adjustable bed, starting at $1,699 for a queen-sized. Bob’s delivery is just a good. Delivers are made within three to four days and can be as little as $29. Worth mentioning: Pilgrim, Puritan

Lowe’s(860) 793-1500246 New Britain AvePlainville

Discover the best shrub to keep away pesky

deer, or pickup a privacy bush to provide some seclusion or whatever else you need to beautify the yard with the help of the friendly and knowledgeable staff at Lowe’s garden center. Their horticulture experts can help you find some beebalm, that’s sure to keep the deer away, for just $6.48, a roll of sod for just $4.98 to give your yard and full, green look or even some red, white and blue petunias for $1.98 to bring some color and life to any dull flower bed.

Worth mentioning: Stonehedge, Agway

Stanley Golf Course(860) 827-8570365 Hartford Rd.New Britain

Winner of the 2010 Walter Lowell distin-guished service award, few courses are on par with Stanley Golf Course. Their 27-hole championship course is challenging, but fair with well-kept greens and a challenging white dogleg right par four is great for beginners and experts alike. And at $10 for 90 balls, their 19 bay driving range is great for perfecting that swing.

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Veggie World(860) 665-8288749 New Britain Ave.Newington

The one thing Veggie World isn’t light on is the meat. Each of their sandwiches are packed with at least a half-pound of freshly cut Boars Head deli meat on foot-long grinder rolls that start as low as $5 and include all the fixings. Their Turkish kebab is one of the best. Topped with greens, onions and roasted lamb meat, cut right off the skewer after several hours of cooking it, melts in your mouth.

Worth mentioning: Angelos, Subway

Stop & Shop(860) 348-98561309 Corbin Ave.New Britain

The quality products at affordable prices

at Super Stop & Shop including every-thing from seafood, to baked goods to freshly cut meats and gasoline, gives customers a plethora of items at great prices to choose from. For those who don’t have time to cook, you can always select one of their prepared meals like their rotisserie chicken, soups, salads or quiches and pot-pies that make prepar-ing last-minute meals a cinch.

New Britain YMCA(860) 229-378750 Main St.New Britain

With classes starting as early as 6:15 a.m. going until 7:15 p.m. and an income-based membership fees, classes at the YMCA are affordable and accessible for everyone. Their experienced staff is willing to go the extra mile can help you choose from their wide variety of classes that include rock climbing, swimming zumba, yoga, and many more for the best class to get you and your family down the path of healthy living. Worth mentioning: New England Gymnas-tics Etp., American

Cost Cutters(860) 224-7282172 Columbus Blvd.New Britain

Paul Mitchell Signature Salon certified, Cost Cutters in New Britain combines quality with affordability. Up to date on the latest styles and trends, their friendly and knowledgeable staff can find the cut, that fits each customer’s personality and wal-lets with basic haircuts staring as low as $15 and coloring for $40.

Worth mentioning: Dantes, Mr. Joseph’s

Definitions of Hair(860) 829-1844925 Farmington Ave.Berlin

Using only the best and highest qual-ity hair salon products like those from Goldwell, the staff Definitions of Hair

can get you looking great and styl-ish for any occasion. With reasonable prices like $20 for a men’s haircut and a women’s haircuts for $38, coloring and highlights that start as low as $35 or five tanning sessions for just $31, it’s easy to see why they have been success-ful for 20 years. Worth mentioning: Sculptures, Boule-vard Beauty Salon

Rutlowski True Value(860) 223-856962 Broad St.New Britain

If you’re looking for great tools and sound advice, there is only one place to go, Rut-kowski. With some of the best and most knowledgeable plumbers in the state and an extremely friendly staff, Rutlowski’s has helped customers with their electri-cal, plumbing, gardening and home-repair needs for nearly four generations with quality and personable service.

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Big Sky(860) 667-320058 Commerce Ct.Newington

It doesn’t matter if you’re in shape, looking to get in shape or just want to be healthy, Big Sky has something for everyone. Fitted with the latest cardio and strength-training equipment and a staff of nationally-certi-fied trainers, Big Sky shrinks your waistline but not your wallet with membership fees that start at $32 a month and include two free personal training sessions and access to all of their classes like zumba, yoga and body pump.

Worth mentioning: Planet Fitness, Paul Carson

Angelos Market(860) 223-7340349 W. Main St.New Britain

Angelo’s Market is known for their wide-variety of fresh and healthy meals. Using fresh and all-natural ingredients in all of their products, Angelo’s has some of the best wraps around, like their freshly sliced turkey wraps for just $6.95 served on ei-their basil whole wheat, or tomato wrap-or their salads made with field greens, green leaf lettuce and romaine mix.

Worth mentioning: Whole Foods, Big Sky

Capitol Lunch(860) 229-8237510 Main St.New Britain

Slap on some mustard, sprinkle on some onions and pour on Capitol Lunch’s custom meat sauce and you get one of the best tasting hot dogs around. These dogs, grilled fresh to order and place on freshly steamed rolls, taste as good as they look. And for just $1.65 for a hot dog with the works, it’s hard to beat this lunch deal. Worth mentioning: Dawg House, Sahadis

Pralines(860) 410-1151107 New Britain Ave.Plainville

Nothing is more satisfying on a hot sum-mer day than a rich and creamy scoop of ice cream from Pralines in one of their delicious sugar cones. There are over 50 different flavors to choose from like their Reese’s Nightmare — a chocolate ice cream with crushed Reese’s pieces mixed in or their banana ice cream with real chunks of bananas in it for just $3.81.

Worth mentioning: Cold Stone, Rita’s

Insurance Associates, INC(860) 224-241394 W. Main St.New Britain

For more than a century, Insurance Associ-ates Inc. has been a part of the community, insuring people and businesses offering

everything from personal insurance, home-owner insurance and insurance for retailers and manufacturers. Their experienced staff is always quick to respond to customer inquiries, getting them information quickly and efficiently. Insurance Associates offer personal line account for as little as a $1,000 and offers some commercial insur-ance starting at $500. Worth mentioning: PMG Insurance, Kost-reva Agency

Paul D’AddabboInsurance Associates Inc.(860) 224-241394 West Main St.New Britain

Paul D’Addabbo credits honestly and his attention to detail to his success at Insur-ance Associates for 20 years. He says he tries to make himself available to clients as much as possible and makes sure he responds within 24 hours from the call.

Worth mentioning: Ed Androkiewicz

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Angelos(860) 657-96282705 Main St.Glastonbury

Made from some of the freshest ingre-dients around, each meal at Angelo’s is made to order and will leaving you feeling great. Their chicken princes — chicken breasts stuffed with crabmeat, mozzarella cheese and in a lemon and butter sauce for $15.99 is one of the most flavorful dishes on the menu. Seafood lovers, well, craves their lobster risotto — lobster tail and jumbo shrimp in a cream sauce for $24.99

Worth mentioning: Protfino’s, Pagliacci’s

Polumbo’s Jewelers(860) 223-8886438 East St.New Britain

Good service, fair prices and friendly ser-vices is what’s defined Polumbo Jewelers

for over 50 years. Specializing in watch and jewelry repairs, engravings and offering variety of sterling silver, 14-carat gold, plati-num and diamond jewelry, it’s hard to beat Polumbo’s knowledgeable staff and great prices, like 30 percent off all their watches and 40 percent off all in-stock engagement rings. Worth mentioning: Farmington Jewelers, Jewelry Warehouse

Chowder Pot(860) 244-3311165 Brainard Rd.Hartford

Every Tuesday night some of the great-est and not-so-great amateur singers of Connecticut come out to test their Karaoke chops at the Chowder Pot in Hartford. With themed nights like a Michael Jackson night — where patrons can dress like the King of Pop and do their own renditions of “Bad,” “Billy Jean,” or an 1980s night where you can do your best Brett Michaels’ impres-sion, along with cash prizes and giveaways, you can feel like a rock star without ever having to tour or deal with all those group-ies.

Worth mentioning: Stadion Cafe

YMCA of Plainville(860) 793-9631149 Farmington Ave.Plainville

From their baby sitting program to their summer camp, the YMCA in Plainville has plenty of activities to keep your children entertained, happy and healthy. Children at the Y can sign up for their gymnastics classes and learn to walk the balance beam, learn the backstroke in their beauti-ful pool or tackle archery, rock climbing and wilderness survival at their summer camp. Worth mentioning: Science Center, New Britain Parks and Recreation

Kensington Landscaping(860) 828-603546 Bell St.

Middletown

Specializing in both home and commercial landscaping, Kensington Landscaping has transformed numerous outdoor spaces into Edenic refuges over their 26-year history, adding beauty and value to the properties through luscious gardens, stylish fountains, spacious decks and magnificent fences.

Worth mentioning: Dreamscapes, Weber’s Nursery

Liquor Depot(860) 223-7140687 W. Main St.New Britain

Willing to match any advertised price in Con-necticut on any item, Liquor Depot, with their wide selection of over 100 different beers and liquors from 50 different countries to choose from, finds ways to match their great selec-tion with even better prices, like a 1.75 liter bottle of Finlandia Vodka for $25.99. Worth mentioning: Cassella’s Package Store, M&R

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Rookies(860) 635-186051 Shunpike Rd.Cromwell

With live bands every Friday and Saturday night, like Derek and the Funbags, The Amish Outlaws and the Kick, Rookies is the place to be. Their 10,000-square-foot stage and dance floor provides plenty of space to rock out while listening to some of the hot-test bands from the tri-state area. Covers are as low as $5.

Worth mentioning: Trinity on Main, Bleachers

Negritas Restaurant(860) 224-068076 W. Main St.New Britain

Every one of the great selections of Spanish and American cuisine at Negreitas Restau-rant is fresh and delicious. Their stewed beef, chicken and fish or their Empanadilla — a pastry stuffed with chicken or beef and baked until it is golden brown, with a soft,

flaky shell. Try some of their caramelized plantains, a sweet way to end any meal.

Puerta Vallarta(860) 667-80802385 Berlin Tpke.Newington

Authentic Mexican food at affordable prices and in a great family atmosphere is what Puerta Vallarta serves up every day. Their arroz con pollo is roasted, sliced chicken breasts served with bell peppers, mushrooms and unions in their delicious, but mild sauce over rice at $15.99 is always a popular item. Their nachos appetizer, packed with cheese, refried beans, onions, tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream for $6.99 is a great way to start any meal. Worth mentioning: Acapulco, El Sombrero

The McCue Mortgage Co.(860) 224-26831 Liberty St.

New Britain

For 60 years, The McCue Mortgage Com-pany has been taking the anxiety out of the home-buying process for first-time homeowners, working to prepare and educate them throughout the process and making them one of the most successful independently owned mortgage compa-nies in the state. Their staff works closely with each client, even offering them free classes and seminars to help them through the process.

Worth mentioning: TD Bank, Envoy Mort-gage

New Britain Museum of American Art(860) 229-025756 Lexington St.New Britain

There’s over 300 years of beautiful, classic American Artwork to discover at the New Britain Museum of American Art. You can find everything from colonial impression-ism to M.C. Eshler’s graphic but beautiful

watercolor works. There are art classes for children, and the museum hosts numer-ous events like their black tie gala, Friday night jazz events and wine tasting. General admission is $9 for adults. Everyone gets in free on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and noon. Worth mentioning: Downtown Gallery, New Britain Youth Museum

City Nails(860) 225-0460104 East Main St.New Britain

The two things that haven’t changed at City Nails in the last 10 years are the quality and the price. Open six days a week, you can get a manicure for $10, a full-set of fake nails or a pedicure for $23, or a wax-ing for $8. Their great staff will have you look fresh and stylish and out the door in less than an hour.

Worth mentioning: Jenny Lee, Nobel Nails

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East Side(860) 223-1188131 Dwight St.New Britain

For nearly 100 years, the East Side Restaurant has been serving some of the best Bavarian food this side of the Rhine. Start things off with some of their savory German potato dumplings or red cabbage. Their sauerbraten — served with red cab-bage, potato or a dumpling in a sour cream gravy is complimented perfectly by any of their more than 10 different German draft beers that come in three sizes: half-liter, liter and the two-liter Das Boot.

Worth mentioning: New Britain Diner, Vito’s Tavern and Pizzeria

Joey Garlic’s(860) 372-4620150 Kitts LaneNewington

As their slogan goes, “At Joey Garlic’s, they are all about the food,” like their signa-ture eggplant fries, crispy eggplant sticks topped with Pecorino Romano cheese and served with a side of Pomodoro sauce for just $8.95 — or one of their special thin-crust, New Haven style pizzas like the Kitch-en Sink Pie-onions, peppers, mushrooms, bacon, meatballs, pepperoni and sausage for $19.95 for an 18-inch large.

Worth mentioning: Ruby Tuesday, Yannis

Warm the Children(860) 345-4873PO Box 431Higganum

Warm the Children helps almost 900 children a year, providing them with much needed new and warm clothing. All of their proceeds go directly to under privileged children who each get up to $50 worth of new winter clothing. Donations can be sent to The New Britain Herald at One Court Street, New Britain.

Worth mentioning: Trinity on Main, CW

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OWL(860) 225-4768369 New Britain Road P.O. Box 116Berlin

At OWL, their fully-licensed staff is avail-able 24/7 to handle all your home heat-ing needs. There are no subcontractors and the staff are willing offer anyone advice, whether they’re a customer or not, advice. OWL offers customers the option of getting a courtesy call up to 30 minutes before their technicians are due to arrive. Worth mentioning: Springbrook, Plain-ville Oil

CJ’s Pawn Shop(860) 223-573991 W. Main St.New Britain

At CJ’s Pawn Shop, the customer can also find a bargain, regardless of if they want to buy, pawn or sell anything from jewelry and tools to laptops, televisions and Xboxes. There are always great deals at CJ’s, like HD TVs that start as low as $100, or Xbox 360s and Play Station 3s that start around $250.

Worth mentioning: Tri City Trading, Yankee Peddler

Marc Ramirez MD(860) 224-6282300 Kensington Ave.New Britain, 06051

For nearly eight years, Dr. Marc Ramirez at Grove Hill Private Practice as been helping everyone from infants to teens grow and live a healthy life. Whether it’s helping to get them to eat their veggies, making sure they are up on their shots or encouraging them to do well in school he always takes the time to listen, empathize and care for his patients, making sure, they are healthy and happy.

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Petsmart(860) 747-9399278 New Britain Ave. Plainville

From Great Danes to Beagles and from Shih-Tzu to Terriers, the groomers at PetSmart know what it takes to get your pooch looking dapper and fresh for their next dog show or just a stroll around the park. They offer an array of sham-poos like hypoallergenic ones along with water-melon or sugar cookie scented and conditioners specially made for dry skin. Open seven days a week, they can get your pup fresh and ready in less than three hours for any occasion.

Worth mentioning: Purrfect Paws, Dirty Tails

CVS(860) 224-3494713 W. Main StreetNew Britain

Open 24 hours with their own drive-through window, the pharmacy at CVS makes getting the medicine you need an easy and stress-free trip. Their knowledgeable and experienced phar-macists are always accessible to help custom-ers find the right medication for them. You can even sign up for a CVS Health Savings pass for just $10 a year that allows you to get a 90-day prescription on over 400 generic medications for just $9.99.

Worth mentioning: Beacon, Stop and Shop

CVS(860) 224-3494713 W. Main StreetNew Britain

The digital photo café and four self-serving photo kiosks make the photo processing experi-ence at CVS one of the easiest and most conve-nient ones around. Their helpful lab technicians can help you make photo books, CDs, mouse pads or even customized towels of the imagines 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.

Worth mentioning: Walmart, Richard’s Studio

Pizza Pal of New Britain LLC(860) 229-7300264 S. Main St.New Britain

There is something deliciously different about the Greek-style pizza at Pizza Pal that has peo-ple coming all the way from Florida to New Hampshire, seeking out their mouth-watering pies that are topped with everything from on-ions and peppers to seafood and start as little as $15.35 for an 18-inch cheese. The secret

to their great taste is their three cheese mix of mozzarella, cheddar and provolone that makes them extra cheesy and impossible to resist, especially the Home Special-topped with mushrooms, onions, peppers, pepperoni, meatballs and sausage at $21.50 for a large.

Worth mentioning: Marathon, Kensington Pizza

Confetti(860) 793-8809393 Farmington AvePlainville

You don’t need to travel all the way to the shore this summer if you’re looking for fresh seafood at affordable prices. Every day Confetti has a variety of fresh seafood to choose from, their delicious pan-roasted Florida grouper seasoned lightly with salt and pepper with olive oil, lemon and white wine for just $21.95. If you’re a land lover, you’ll love their Grecian Lamb Shanks at $19.95. Slowly roasted for over three hours with tomatoes, onions and celery, the meat is tender and juicy and falls right off the bone. Worth mentioning: Aqua Terra, J. Timothy’s

Fatherland(860) 224-3345450 S. Main St.New Britain

For great-tasting Polish food, it’s hard to be Fatherland Restaurant, where everything is made fresh daily. Their Polish Combo Plate is a great way to sample a little bit of every-thing they have to offer. From their stuffed cabbage and home-made potato pancakes to their signature pierogis — stuffed with everything from meat and cheese or berries, it’s a tasty and filling meal at just $13.25. Worth mentioning: Staropolska, Cracovta Restaurant

Century 21 Access America 117 N. Main St.(860) 621-8378Southington

Providing excellent customer service and with 60 experienced agents on staff, 21 Century Access America has been helping homeowners find the perfect domicile for al-most 24 years. Their unique and helpful call center works to get clients in touch with an agent quickly, and there is always someone working closing and checking up on every client, from the day of deposit until the close providing personal and hand-on care, which has helped them conduct over 100 sales already in 2010.

Worth mentioning: Dora Realty, Remax

Mary Jean Agostini(860) 828-3230 x3031201 Farmington AveBerlin, CT 06037

Mary Jean Agostini of Reality 3, Carroll and Ago-stini Realtors has been involved in over 1500 real estate transactions throughout her 25-year career, working with everyone from first time homeowners to empty nesters, to achieve their dreams of homeownership. Agonstini works hard to provide great service for her clients, making sure she helps answer any questions in a timely manner, either face to face or over the phone, giving a warm and personal touch to every client. Worth mentioning: Harold Gerigosian, Bill Carroll

Dakotas(860) 257-77521489 Silas Dean Hwy.Rocky Hill

The steaks at Dakotas are as tender and juicy as those at any famous steakhouse, but without the expensive price tag like steak arawak, a New York strip seasoned with salt and pepper and covered in caramelized onions and Gorgonzola cheese for $23.95. All their steaks come with freshly baked bison bread and your choice of two delicious sides, sure to leave your feeling full and satisfied. Worth mentioning: Saybrook Fish House, Rosol Grill

Pizza Pal of New Britain LLC(860) 229-7300264 S. Main St.New Britain

Pizza Pal of New Britain is known for serving some of the freshest salads around. They have over 10 different types of salads to choose from, including their signature house salad that comes with finely chopped ham, chicken, Romaine and Iceberg lettuce, tossed together with their special house dressing starting at just $6.99 for a small and $8.95 for a large.

Worth mentioning: Liberty, Old School

Red Lobster(860) 257-11151324 Silas Deane HighwayWethersfield

Fresh seafood at fair prices is what’s served up daily at Red Lobster. With a myriad of seafood-including everything from lobsters to scallops and shrimp to salmon and sole- done a variety of ways, it hard not to find something great — like peach bourbon barbeque scallops wrapped in bacon or their seafood jambalaya-with sausage

and shrimp for $12.99.

Worth mentioning: Tinkers, Saybrook Fish House

Gordon Avery (First and Last)(860) 747-910032 Cooke St.Plainville

It doesn’t matter if he is serving a birthday party for 30 lively kids, trying to balance and carry five hot dishes from the kitchen all at once or helping a couple pick out the perfect anniversary dinner, First and Last’s Gordon Avery always has a smile on his face and does what he can to make the customer’s dinning experience as pleasurable as possible. Worth mentioning: Dan Palmer, Orlean Palmer

Anthony Jacks(860) 426-148730 Cedar StSouthington

Anthony Jacks offers are variety of delicious wood-fire grilled dishes like their Black Angus steaks and 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 — either rice or red mashed potatoes for a side is always a good choice.

Worth mentioning: Outback, El Sombrero

Dick’s Sporting Goods(860) 666-38772985 Berlin Tpke.Newington

From hunting and fishing, to home fitness and-basketball, baseball and soccer, all your sporting needs can be found at Dick’s Sporting Goods. They offer a wide variety of rods starting at just $9.99. There are even kayaks for as low as $200 and canoes for $400. Their canopy tents are perfect for those summer barbeques.

Worth mentioning: Big 5, J.C. Penney

Best SteakOutback Steakhouse(860) 666-00023210 Berlin TurkpikeNewington

For great steaks on the Barbie, it’s the Outback Steakhouse. Grilled to perfection, their steaks are hand-selected, seasoned giving them a tender and juicy taste with every bite. Choose from their array of selections like the Melbourne-a porterhouse steak that combines the flavor of a strip steak with the tenderness of the filet or their prime rib that’s aged and slow roasted and sliced to order.

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Hole in the Wall(860) 223-9665 116 Main St.New Britain

Since the Hole in the Wall Theater opened more than 25 years ago, the theater has only been about one thing: “providing an enjoyable theater experience” for everyone who steps through their doors. Operating solely on donations, this low admission theater has put on some of the Stage’s biggest classics like Oedipus, Othello and the Merchant of Venice and has even mixed in some more modern productions like Kurt Vonnegut’s Happy Birthday, Wanda June.

Worth mentioning: Trinity on Main, Theatre Works

Ragged Mountain Veterinarian(860) 747-4256137 New Britain Ave.Plainville

With over 27 years of experience and three dogs, a parrot and eight cats of his own, Dr. Toby Kimm and the staff at Ragged Moun-tain Veterinarian have been welcoming the people, and their pets, into the Ragged Mountain family. Dr. Kimm’s willingness to extend hours and offer compassion and support for pets and their owners has made his practice a success. Worth mentioning: Animal Hospital of Ber-lin, Old Canal

Aqua Turf(860) 621-9335556 Mulberry St.Southington

Be it wedding, prom or a family reunion, the Aqua Turf provides ambiance and loca-tion for celebrating any special occasion. Their spacious Glass Room can fit over 200 guests comfortably and their Wagon Room, with its large dance floor, is perfect for proms and weddings.

Worth mentioning: Villa Capri, Trinity on Main

Vito’s(860) 563-3333673 Silas Dean Hwy.Wethersfield

Family-owned and operated for 32 years, Vito’s has been cooking great, homemade classic Italian dishes like their Chicken Marsala, sautéed chicken breasts with mushrooms in a white wine sauce for $15.95, and their tortellini pestonaro-tortellini tossed with fresh tomatoes and spinach in a delicious pesto cream sauce for $14.95. Be sure to top off one of their great dinners with a homemade desserts like light and fluffy tiramisu or carrot cake.

Worth mentioning: Hooter’s, Elaine’s

Liquor Depot(860) 223-7140687 W. Main St.New Britain

There are over 1,700 wines in stock and

monthly wine sales at Liquor Depot that are sure to please any wine enthusiast’s wallet and pallet. Malbecs start as low as $9.99 or their Barefoot Riesling that can be on sale for under $10. There is also wine tasting held every Saturday for those who want to improve the sophistication of their pallet or just enjoy a nice Gnarly Head Pinot Noir

Worth mentioning: Portofinos, Olive Garden

J. Timothy’s Taverne(860) 747-6813143 New Britain Ave.Plainville

You’ve never had wings, until you’ve tried J. Timothy’s own dirt wings. These double-coated, twice-fried wings made to order are extremely crispy with a unique caramelized flavor and start at just $6.25 for six pieces. They come in four unique flavors that include original buffalo, honey gold BBQ, teriyaki and General Tso’s.

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