Hidden Gems Of Connecticut

CONNECTICUT — The latest trek to a Hidden Gem in Hartford and Tolland Counties takes us to the far western part of Hartford county and the central part of the state.

Pause to sniff ...

Yes ... that's the spicy sausage and potato cabbage soup at the Liberty Street Market & Deli in Southington.

Wait ... there's a chowder too ... And that eggplant ...

The restaurant, located at 159 Liberty St., specializes on good old home style cooking. There's always a soup simmering and always fresh specials.

Some of the local favorites include the eggplant parm and chicken cutlets (yes ... they are both hand-breaded) and a variety of salads and sandwiches.

Liberty Street Market and Deli serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It has a small amount of tables for those who venture from out of town or who want to dine at a cozy, causal spot. The staff especially knows how to take care of the grab-and-go customer.

See more about the restaurant on its Facebook page.

Oh ... here's a look at that soup sausage and potato cabbage soup:

Or how about the creamy corn chowder with bacon:

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The Hidden Gems series features out-of-the-way mom and pop restaurants, small specialty stores you may have never heard of, little-known historical markers or beautiful nature spots that may be a bit off the beaten path, all located within Connecticut.

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