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1 Stacey Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-3800
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-3800
Amber Room Colonnade
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Food
I was surprised to find this little hole in the wall next to the laundromat. It's a great place to go for lunch, whether you want authentic Hispanic food without the higher price tag of the Mexican restaurants on Railroad Street, or just a quick sandwich while waiting for your clothes to dry next door (it is a deli, after all).
One extra star because I can do some shopping here. There's a good selection of Hispanic foods and products for those of us who do a lot of cooking at home (unrelated kitchen tip: Spanish olive oil has a unique flavor to it).
One extra star because I can do some shopping here. There's a good selection of Hispanic foods and products for those of us who do a lot of cooking at home (unrelated kitchen tip: Spanish olive oil has a unique flavor to it).
I was going to go to another restaurant up the road that I think deserved a second chance, but they were closed indefinitely for renovations, so we gave 59 Bank a try. There's plenty to love here. 59 varieties of beer, a fairly-expansive menu, and on Saturdays, live music downstairs (follow your ears). I'll gladly go back.
No surprises here. Their signature dishes are a hamburger disguised as a burrito. Not the greatest meal you'll ever have, but they don't disappoint. Definitely stop by if you're in the area (or near the Newtown location).
2290 S Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 462-5400
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 462-5400
Half Time
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Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Tobacco Shops
Do you like beer? Do you want delicious beer poured ice-cold from the tap into a container (or four) that you can take home? Then Half Time is the place for you.
They advertise themselves as having the largest beer selection in the world, and they may very well be right. If their huge selection of bottled beers and kegs don't satisfy you, then maybe one of their twelve rotating taps will.
Every time I'm in Poughkeepsie, I make sure to bring at least one growler with me for them to fill. You can be cheap and empty a Berkshire Brewing one from your local beer store, or buy a simple or fancy Half Time one there.
The prices vary wildly, especially on the taps, but if you're a beer snob (or just a casual beer fan), there's something here for you. If not, well, there's still a beer here for you.
They advertise themselves as having the largest beer selection in the world, and they may very well be right. If their huge selection of bottled beers and kegs don't satisfy you, then maybe one of their twelve rotating taps will.
Every time I'm in Poughkeepsie, I make sure to bring at least one growler with me for them to fill. You can be cheap and empty a Berkshire Brewing one from your local beer store, or buy a simple or fancy Half Time one there.
The prices vary wildly, especially on the taps, but if you're a beer snob (or just a casual beer fan), there's something here for you. If not, well, there's still a beer here for you.
Everybody's been to a Chili's at least four times in their lives. It's got to be a law of the universe. For those of you under rocks, they serve Tex-Mex inspired food that's great for curing hangovers, feeding the munchies, or just general anytime eating.
There was one incident where the waitress and manager didn't recognize a coupon from Chili's official Facebook page (or that Chili's had a Facebook page), but the manager, in the end, did the right thing and happily accepted it. Glad to see the staff treats customers right.
There was one incident where the waitress and manager didn't recognize a coupon from Chili's official Facebook page (or that Chili's had a Facebook page), but the manager, in the end, did the right thing and happily accepted it. Glad to see the staff treats customers right.
I've been here twice--once on opening day and once on a quiet afternoon. The food's impressed, as has the service (which, of course, is far better when the place isn't swamped).
Yes, their menu is quite limited, but like most trendy restaurants, they pick a few things and do them all well.
I had the fish and chips the first time, and was pleasantly surprised at how it turned out. It was almost something to write home about, which for fish and chips, is quite the compliment. (Kudos on serving it traditionally, with malt vinegar instead of ketchup on the side.)
I forget what I had the second time, but I remember there being jalapeños and me loving it.
Yes, their menu is quite limited, but like most trendy restaurants, they pick a few things and do them all well.
I had the fish and chips the first time, and was pleasantly surprised at how it turned out. It was almost something to write home about, which for fish and chips, is quite the compliment. (Kudos on serving it traditionally, with malt vinegar instead of ketchup on the side.)
I forget what I had the second time, but I remember there being jalapeños and me loving it.
Applebee's itself is a fairly average chain restaurant with tasty but uninspired food. Still, this location earns four stars. I've stopped here for lunch often in the past, and it's never let me down. Granted, the weekend staff could learn a thing or two about promptness from the weekday lunchtime staff, but that's really it. I'd recommend it if you're with a group and feel like playing it safe as far as tastes go.
What's not to love? Chain restaurants can be all over the spectrum, but I've gone here numerous times--to the point that the bartenders recognized me -- and this TGIF has never let me down. Great food, great service, and their Stripes program gives me an occasional free meal.
My only complaint is that I moved out to Danbury-- it's a T.G.I. Friday's dead zone, with Waterbury, Poughkeepsie, and Milford as my only choices. Corporate has no plans to open a restaurant near me at this time.
My only complaint is that I moved out to Danbury-- it's a T.G.I. Friday's dead zone, with Waterbury, Poughkeepsie, and Milford as my only choices. Corporate has no plans to open a restaurant near me at this time.
Walk in, stand in line for what seems like forever, order something customized to your every desire, and then inhale it--just like every other Chipotle on the face of the earth. The entire chain has never disappointed me.
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