The Shops at Farmington Valley Plans for the Opening of 110 Grill

The Shops at Farmington Valley is thrilled to announce a new restaurant addition to the Shops, with the debut of Connecticut’s first 110 Grill. New England’s Fastest Growing Restaurant Group will open their first location in the Spring/Summer of 2020.

110 Grill continues its rapid expansion throughout the Northeast with the opening of its 32nd location, and its first in the state of Connecticut. Located the Shops at Farmington Valley at 110 Albany Turnpike, the restaurant will feature 110 Grill’s signature modern-American fare with an array of comforting classics and unparalleled gluten-free and dietary restricted menus.

“We are really excited to bring the first 110 Grill to our state, and are looking forward to welcoming this fantastic restaurant group to our family at The Shops,” says Elizabeth Ackerman, The Shops General Manager. “With the addition of 110 Grill, we can now offer our shoppers eight different dining options all with a variety of different cuisines. 110 Grill brings an approachable, sophisticated dining experience to the Shops, and we look forward to their debut this Spring.”

“We are thrilled to expand our footprint into the great state of Connecticut, and introduce our modern-American concept as the newest addition to The Shops at Farmington Valley’s dining scene,” said Ryan Dion, COO of 110 Grill. “Connecticut’s food scene in general has quickly risen in stature over the last few years, and with the vibrant scene at the The Shops, we feel this is the perfect spot for us to make our debut. Just a short drive away from the cities of Boston and New York, we look forward to serving the great patrons of the greater Farmington community and its visitors for years to come.”

At the helm of the restaurant’s cuisine, Director of Culinary, Elliot Williams, brings his global culinary influence to deliver seasonally-inspired dishes that are proficient in allergy awareness, offering a gluten-free version of the entire core lunch and dinner menu. Guests can enjoy starters and soups such as the Chorizo Totchos, fried tater tots topped with chorizo sausage, nacho cheese sauce, fresh pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream and scallions; 110 Cajun Yellowfin Tuna prepared with chilled sushi-grade yellowfin tuna, served rare with asian slaw, sweet teriyaki and a sriracha aioli drizzle; and French Onion Soup, a rich beef broth onion soup with a hint of brandy and fresh herbs, finished with croutons, a melted swiss and parmesan blend. Entrees and larger plates include the Chimichurri Steak, cajun seasoned sirloin steak topped with an herb and garlic infused chimichurri sauce, served with seasoned french fries; Chicken Piccata Gnocchi with lightly fried chicken, sautéed gnocchi and spinach, tossed in a lemon caper parmesan butter sauce with fried sage; and Cuban Swordfish, blackened swordfish served over a black bean, corn and rice salad, black bean puree and arugula, tossed in citrus oil and finished with lime sour cream and grilled citrus; in addition to a selection of impressive steak cuts, sandwiches and flatbreads. 110 Grill Canton will also serve a variety of vegetarian options, including the Pasta Primavera complete with broccoli, mushrooms, green and red peppers, tossed with cavatappi pasta in a tomato cream sauce, topped with shaved parmesan; Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich with red pepper hummus, red onion, feta, roasted red peppers, sliced olives, shaved cucumber and arugula, wrapped in a warmed naan and the Beyond Burger, 100% plant based burger served on a brioche bun with garlic aioli, topped with a choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion, accompanied by a pickle and the choice of one side (all dishes available vegan upon request).

From the restaurant’s signature horseshoe bar, 110 Grill Canton will offer a diverse wine list, beers from both local and national brands, as well as a selection of seasonal cocktails, including the Cranberry Manhattan with Redemption Rye, Sweet Vermouth, cranberry simple syrup, and bitters; 110 Sunset with Tres Agaves blanco tequila, Solerno blood orange, orange juice, and grenadine; and Blackberry Mojtini with Gin Lane 1751 London Dry, blackberry simple syrup, mint simple syrup, and lime. Guests can also sit back and sip on one of the bar’s house-infused sangrias, such as the Apple Cider Sangria with pinot grigio, apple cider, simple syrup, cinnamon whiskey, orange juice, cranberry juice and caramel; Pom-Berry Sangria with merlot, red berry vodka, housemade pomegranate shrub with berry puree and citrus juices; and White Pear Sangria with pinot grigio, vodka, pear brandy with pear nectar, apple cider and housemade cranberry apple shrub.

110 Grill at The Shops marks the 32nd location for the five-year-old restaurant group. The team continues to grow its portfolio with recent openings in Latham, NY, Wrentham, Millbury, MA, and Hadley, MA, which debuted in early October 2019, and is projected to introduce its 30th location in Poughkeepsie, NY in early 2020.

110 Grill at The Shops will open in the Spring/Summer of 2020. The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner daily, 7 days a week. For more information please visit 110grill.com.

About 110 Grill
Modern American Cuisine in a Trendy Casual Atmosphere. 110 Grill is a growing restaurant group based in Westford, MA, which currently has twenty-nine locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York. Its comfortable, but yet upscale-casual atmosphere, complete with open kitchens, private dining rooms, large horseshoe-shaped bars and outdoor patios with fire pits, creates the ideal dining environment for any occasion. 110 Grill prides itself on preparing its dishes from the freshest ingredients in its scratch kitchens and offers seasonal menus and monthly specials. The organization is very committed to allergy awareness and features extensive gluten free menus. For more information, visit www.110grill.com.

About The Shops at Farmington Valley: The Shops at Farmington Valley is an open-air lifestyle shopping destination that offers an enticing selection of more than 45 specialty stores and unique eateries including: ShopRite, Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble, Talbots, Old Navy, Sephora, J.Crew and many more. As a committed and involved member of the local community, they support a wide range of local organizations and initiatives in order to provide not only an exceptional shopping experience, but also the opportunity to experience family fun events and entertainment throughout the year. The Shops at Farmington Valley is located on Route 44 in Canton, Connecticut just over the Avon/Simsbury line. For more information about exciting events and retailer announcements, please visit www.theshopsatfarmingtonvalley.com and follow on social media: @shopfarmington on Instagram and on Facebook.
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