Hidden Gems Of Connecticut

TORRINGTON, CT — The latest trip to a hidden gem takes us to an historic area in the northwest part of Connecticut and a trendy new restaurant — Salt 2.0.

Salt. 2.0 is nestled into the former Mertz Department store building at 84 Main St.

Salt 2.0 is a new, quick-service concept created by Saltwater Grille. The menu is completely different, everyday and affordable and customizable, but with attention to quality and detail. It features a variety of bowls and wraps.

Owners Brook Noel and Andy Stowers also own the Saltwater Grill in nearby Litchfield.

Check out the menu here.

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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. Other columns in this series for 2021 include:

• The Grave of Jonathan, The Original Husky
• Golden Gavel Auction House
• Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut
• The Cogswell Temperance Fountain
• The Old State House
• BouNom Bakery
• Union Pond Park/Jay Howroyd Fitness Trail
• The Submarine Force Museum/USS Nautilus
• The UConn Dairy Bar
• Grove Hill Cemetery, Vernon
• Backwoods Smokin' BBQ
• The Ranch House
• Connecticut State Police Museum
• Berlin Historic District
• Connecticut Parachutists Skydiving Club
• Tail Winds Ice Cream Shop
• The MLK Mural
• The Hilltop Restaurant and Bar
• Fork & Fire
• Lena's Italian Kitchen
• The Benedict Arnold Trail
• Swank Pearce
• Vernon Depot Historic Park
• Farr's Sporting Goods
• Robs Drivin Diner

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