Bites Nearby: Piccadeli Station

The week is coming to a close. The weekend is temptingly near. The last place you want to be tonight is the kitchen. Let’s eat out!

 Restaurant name: Piccadeli Station                       

Address: 51 W. Main St., Clinton, CT

Phone number: 860-664-0061; piccadelistation.com

Cuisine:   Eclectic; from scratch breads, baked goods, soups, sandwiches and breakfast dishes

Price range: $1.00-$6.75       

Take out:   Everything on the menu or in the baker’s case         

Kid-friendly:  Yes

Why you should go right now: For Valentine’s Day celebrations, owner/baker Kevin McHugh is turning out red velvet cakes and cupcakes, heart-shaped shortbread and sugar cookies (call ahead if you want him to pipe a special message in icing), and brownies frosted with mint chocolate or ganache. Don’t miss the scones in six flavors every day.