Mockingbird Kitchen & Cafe

Connecticut


Produce can hardly get any fresher: it comes from the gardens out back and seven local farms. And some of the Asian-themed dishes are to die for, like Chef Sam's Laotian Khao Soi noodles, covered in a magical blend of red curry, peanuts, turmeric, onion and coconut milk. The Irish seafood chowder also rates highly.


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