Category Archives: Local

Torrington Farmers Market today

Posted on September 25, 2010 by rocketstreetfood

Pork Confit Sandwich and Apple Cider Donuts!! See you there.

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Major Announcement . . . Rocket returning to Main Street!

Posted on September 24, 2010 by rocketstreetfood

The Torrington Police Department is allowing the rocket to park on Main Street. So we will be there tonight . . . before and during the Abbey Road Beatles tribute show at the Warner Theatre!

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Thanks CT SCENIC

Posted on September 22, 2010 by rocketstreetfood

CT SCENIC came to visit today. Check out their blog here. Read about the rocket here.

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Torrington Farmers Market

Posted on September 17, 2010 by rocketstreetfood

Saturday, September 18 – 10:00 to 1:00 Get yourself to the market. Buy some fantastic local products and make a great meal. While you’re there enjoy a cup of coffee with some freshly prepared beignets. Try the Roasted Tomato and Eggplant … Continue reading →

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Join us at the Torrington Farmers Market on Saturday morning!

Posted on September 10, 2010 by rocketstreetfood

Rocket will be at the market from 10:00 to 1:00 serving a breakfast and lunch menu. Come early and enjoy some french press coffee with freshly made beignets. Sample the Tortilla Española, a quiche-like egg dish composed of organic eggs, … Continue reading →

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Important Mission Status Update!

Posted on September 7, 2010 by rocketstreetfood

On Wednesday, September 8, the rocket will land at the University of Connecticut’s Torrington campus. We’ll be there from 5:00 to 6:30 pm feeding hungry students. Also, this Saturday, September 11, we’ll be joining forces with the Torrington Farmers Market. … Continue reading →

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Supplier Spotlight – Avery’s Beverages

Posted on September 5, 2010 by rocketstreetfood

Sherman F. Avery began making soda in the red barn on Corbin Avenue in New Britain during the summer of 1904. To this day their sodas are still handcrafted using methods and recipes from generations ago including real cane sugar, … Continue reading →

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Damn, we love this food truck gig!

Posted on September 5, 2010 by rocketstreetfood

It’s Sunday, our day off, and what are we doing? Driving around to the farms in the area looking for great stuff to prepare on the rocket.

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Friday Special / Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Sandwich

Posted on September 2, 2010 by rocketstreetfood

Today we scored some great tomatoes at Gresczyk Farms. So that means that rocket is preparing fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil sandwiches. They’ll be served on freshly baked focaccia from Collinsville Baking Company, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and … Continue reading →

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Thanks Jillian

Posted on September 2, 2010 by rocketstreetfood

Photos for the new website header were taken by professional photographer Jillian Farrell. Here she is enjoying a green chile cheeseburger.  Check out her blog and amazing work at 60bphotography.com. To see more of her rocket related photos.

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