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PRESSDINING By Julie-Ann Poll Correspondent Just when you thought the booming burger business was leveling off, another one pops up claiming a “better burger.” A new restaurant called BurgerFi is the latest spot making a buzz in the Farmington Valley. BurgerFi is a franchise that started in Florida. Mike and Paul Cassetta learned about the chain while vacationing in the sunshine state. Two weeks ago, the father and son owners opened the Avon location – the first in the Northeast. For many years, the burger segment has been one of the most powerful categories in the restaurant industry. According to the Technomic, Inc. Top 150 Fast-Casual Chain Restaurants and Consumer Restaurant Brand Metrics reports, fast-casual burger chains had the strongest growth out of all the menu category clusters among the top 150 fast-casual chain restaurants in 2011. Fifty-four percent of consumers frequent fast-casual burger chains at least occasionally making this the only fast-casual restaurant category visited occasionally by the bulk of consumers. BurgerFi focuses on an “all- . Fresh for your palate: a review of BurgerFi 12 The Valley Press April 4, 2013 BurgerFi natural tastes better and it’s better for you” philosophy. According to its owners, the restaurant uses grass-fed Angus beef from cattle that are humanely raised 100 percent antibiotic and hormone-free. e burgers are never frozen and never cooked in a microwave. BurgerFi also uses high-quality ingredients with handmade, fresh preparation. It shows its social consciousness through an earth-friendly décor, including chairs made from recycled Coke bottles, strict recycling habits and energy-efficient operations. e franchise believes that the combination of these elements will change the way we eat burgers Greenhouse Cafe offers a fresh, innovative menu featuring locally sourced, seasonal food. Complete your meal with a visit to the Frozen Gnome! Address: Avon Marketplace plaza, 530R Bushy Hill Road, Avon Phone: 860-217-1403 Cuisine type: American burgers and hot dogs Website: www.burgerfi.com Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 11 a.m.-midnight OPEN APRIL 12 Dining ‘al fresco’ seated amongst our beautiful display gardens and water features, enjoy your lunch by the pond or dinner under the stars! Monday - Friday 10 am - 8 pm Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 9 pm 511 Spielman Hwy, Burlington • 860-673-8111 Above: The VegeFi Burger, Chicago-style hot dog and fries with parmesan cheese and herbs. Right: BurgerFi Avon is located in the Avon Marketplace Plaza on Route 44. and think of the American institutional burger joint – a “BurgerFication” revolution. is philosophy must be working. e first time we visited the new restaurant, we couldn’t get in. ere was a line of customers back to the entry and every table was filled. We left and had success the next day at an off time. We reviewed the menu board. It includes burgers – both pre-set and build your own – hot dogs, “accessories,” such as fries and onion rings, and desserts including frozen custards, frozen concretes You can light up a room. With Hunter Douglas Silhouette ® Window Shadings, you can diffuse and disperse the sun’s rays into soft, pleasing light throughout a room. Save on them now, plus receive a Free LiteRise ® cordless lifting system with your purchase. Ask for details today. Photos by Julie-Ann Poll and cupcakes. e beverage list includes a full range of family-friendly drinks, as well as beer and wine for the adults. Who doesn’t want a beer with their burger? ere is also a “secret” menu with nine items you won’t find on the menu board. e “secret menu” is becoming a popular concept. e restaurant doesn’t promote the secret menu. but patrons are “in the know” through word of mouth, social media or the restaurant’s website. e millennial generation especially tends to like the secret Silhouette ® Window Shadings APRIL 3 – JUNE 14, 2013 SAVE $ 100 * or more with rebates on qualifying purchases of Hunter Douglas window fashions. Maher’s Paint & Wallpaper, LLC 369 W Main St Route 44 Avon CT M-F: 7:30-5:30 Sat: 7:30-5:00 Closed Sundays 860-678-1200 maherspaint.hdwfg.com * Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate offer valid for qualifying purchases made 4/3/13–6/14/13 from participating dealers in the U.S. only. All rebates will be issued in the form of a prepaid reward card. Ask participating dealer for details, rebate form and information on qualifying purchases. This rebate offer may not be combined with any other Hunter Douglas offer or promotion. © 2013 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas. 34556 menu concept because it generates online excitement. ese customers tend to feel like they have a special bond with the restaurant and staff since they are “in the know.” We chose the VegeFi Burger, Chicago-style dog, fries with Parmesan cheese and herbs, and a chocolate shake. e shake was thick, rich and very chocolaty. e veggie burger was served on a multi-grain roll and had a rich earthy flavor with a nutty crunchiness provided by quinoa. e hand-cut fries were crispy and came in a generous size portion – plenty for two. e Chicagostyle dog had good zest from the combination of spicy and sweet toppings. Another cool feature of the restaurant is the “table tracker” food delivery system. You order your food at the counter, but the staff does not serve you your food directly at the counter or by searching for table tents or numbers given to guests when ordering. Instead, the staff gives you a flat square device that transmits the table number for your order. Once your order is ready, the staff delivers your food to the proper table through the radio frequency identification tracking device. e Avon BurgerFi is the first of two planned Connecticut locations. e next Connecticut location will be in Manchester, opening this summer. Currently, the franchise has 16 locations nationwide and anticipates having 40 restaurants by year end.
Photo by Allan Civitate Solar tour in Canton April 13 e CELEBRATE SOLARIZE solar tour in Canton April 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. will feature an electric/gas hybrid plug-in car and solar electric panels. Experts in solar technology and electric/gas hybrid vehicles will be part of two seminars at 1 and 3 p.m. e tour will also include the knowledgeable owners, geothermal and insulation experts and information on LED lighting. Representatives from the Connecticut Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority as well as the Canton Energy Task Force will describe the new SOLARIZE option. e program is designed to encourage the adoption of residential photovoltaic installations that provide increased savings to homeowners as more people in SOLARIZE communities install solar. e new tour home has a di- Alastair ‘Al’ Bell wins Exchange Club award Al Bell is this year’s recipient of the Farmington Exchange Club’s Book of Golden Deeds Award, an acknowledgment of outstanding service to the community. e award recognizes dedicated volunteers who give endless hours of their time and talent toward making their community a better place to live. Over 40 years ago, Bell brought soccer to the Farmington community. His passion for the game of soccer began in his native Scotland and led him to start the very first soccer program in Farmington in 1973. Over the next 40 years, Bell devoted countless hours of time and energy, developing Farmington’s soccer program and making it into one that is a true model for other programs across the state and nation. Bell will be honored at the Exchange Club’s meeting at the Farmington Country Club ursday, April 18 at 6 p.m. Dinner is $35. For reservations call Carole King at 860-916- 1144 before April 12. rect exchange DX geothermal closed loop system, which supplies all the heat and hot water. irty-six monocrystalline Sun- Power panels comprise the 8.1 kW system, partially funded through CEFIA’s Residential Solar Investment Program. e solar system supplies over one-third of the home’s electricity. e tour will also include information about statewide new energy rebates. e tour seminar is sponsored by People’s Action for Clean Energy (PACE). It is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased at New England Appliance in the Canton Village shopping center. To order tickets online go to www.pace-cleanenergy.org. For ticket information call 860-796-4543. For tour information call 860-693-4813. NEED TO REPLACE YOUR OLD WINDOWS? 1. 2. 3. SVFC gives service awards e Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company has honored 10 members for their service. Receiving an award for 30 years of service was Capt. Paul Kelley, West Simsbury station, with 7,484 callouts. Fifteen year awards went to Assistant Chief Patrick Tourville, AVFD members recognized for Sandy response In preparation foro and in the wake ofo Hurrican Sandy, the statewide Fire-Rescue Disaster Plan was activated last October into November. e response from the fire service during the storm was the largest intrastatet mobilization of fire equipment and manpower in the statewide Fire-Rescue Disaster Plan’s history. e Avon Volunteer Fire Department was part of that effort, and select members have been commended for their efforts. Capt. Tom Kline and Firefighter David Costill received a citation for tanker coverage to Fairfield. Capt. Tim O’Neill, and Firefighters Jesseca Wernikoff, Aaron Gelber and Tom Longworth received a citation for their contributions. “I am always proud of our incredible team at the Avon Volunteer Fire Department,” says AVFD Chief Michael Trick. “But to see them go above and beyond like this, supporting those outside our Avon community, simply validates for me that we have the right crew in place here at home.” Call 860-677-2644 or visit www.avonvfd.org for more information. We make it as easy as 1. 2. 3. Our Marvin Windows and Doors experts will provide you a worry–free experience with superior service, support and advice. We will help connect you with a contractor that best suits your projects — making it easier for you. At Miner’s our showroom is your resource for viewing an extensive array of Marvin Windows and Doors. Marvin replacement windows and doors meet your standards for energy e ciency, quality, beauty and performance. 860.693.1111 with 4,871 callouts; Capt. 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