Elevation Expeditions: New England Farm Fresh

I've been traveling the country in search of the mouth watering deliciousness that is Bourbon & Burgers. Tucked away in unlikely places I've found some pretty amazing spots.

Today I'm pleased to bring you a recent find from New England.

If you read my recent review, "Catching A Flight In Boston" you know I'm a big fan of bourbon whiskey and a good hamburger. I can't think of many things better than the tastes of authentic Americana.

I'll be honest, when I saw Bristol, CT on my itinerary recently my heart didn't skip any beats. As far as I knew, Bristol wasn't known for its culinary arts. With little time to explore and hours of suffocating in a small conference room I settled for the hotel restaurants the first two nights. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and taste of the two different restaurants literally feet from my room. But after wrapping 3 days of work the search was on. The search didn't last long cause pickings were nearly non-existent.

Undeterred I ventured into a local dive bar with a hodgepodge of coworkers. We didn't exactly fit the description of their typical clientele. And by that I mean we had no beer bellies, Duck Dynasty beards, super tight cut off jean shorts, or undersized neon push-up bras.

Anyways... later, back to the hotel, and after a solid workout, a local recommendation lead to Barley Vine.

A "Craft-Inspired Gastropub", Barley Vine was birthed as part of a downtown revitalization project, Bristol Rising. The eclectic artwork is fun and colorful while the food and drink are lively and fresh.