McMuckle's Market — Restaurant in North Canaan

Last night we were looking for a place to eat before attending a talk at the Douglas Library. Even though we grew up in this area we are now living in Torrington so it's been a while since we've eaten in Canaan. I checked on the internet for places to eat in Canaan. We were looking for something simple and this seemed to be what we were looking for. It was PERFECT. My husband had the mushroom sandwich which he said was absolutely delicious. I could tell it was by how quickly he made it disappear. I ordered the "bacon sandwich" which is another way of saying "BLT". Really, a BLT is a BLT, isn't it?. Not this one. This was the BEST BLT I've ever had. I don't know how to describe it but it just felt "soothing". Healthy. Fresh. The lemon mayonnaise added just a little bit of an extra zip to the tomato. Because it was on a soft roll and not toast all the flavors seemed to melt into one lovely juicy bite that went down so easy. I love the fact that the plate was not loaded with the obligatory chips and dill pickle. Just the delightful sandwich. We left the table totally satisfied and not feeling overfed and bloated. My husband had the bread pudding. Since bread pudding is not my thing I declined but the owner brought me a little dish of blueberries with a scrumptious sauce. Ohhh....so good. I've spent most of the day thinking about that "bacon sandwich". I need to go back for another one. Probably not the place for those "all you can eat for $12.95" people but if you're looking for fresh food that satisfies, makes you feel good and is clean this is the...

Discovered this place over the weekend and what a find it was! Went for brunch/lunch Sunday about 11:30. Matthew, the owner, greeted us as soon as we walked in the door. What a nice, welcoming guy! The place is beautifully decorated, great lighting, cozy with an eclectic vibe. Really nice. But the food - outstanding. Matthew makes everything himself, down to the bottled hot sauce on the tables, which by the way Matthew, you need to bottle and sell! SO GOOD. We shared smashed potatoes - perfectly done inside and so crispy outside - a delight! The griddle rice with mushrooms, griddle rice with veggies, bacon sandwich, chopped salad and scrambled eggs were out of this world. The salad looked fairly simple, but upon tasting it, its star shot to 5! It was so crisp, so perfectly cut and so beautifully dressed that you'd want to order another one right then. The mark of true chef is taking a few ingredients, combining them in such a way as to make you think - how in the world can so few things taste absolutely amazing together, full well knowing you will not be able to recreate it yourself at home. The dinner menu looked fantastic with really reasonable price points too. Will definitely be back to try the sea bass, among other things. Thanks Matthew! It was a treat to meet you and enjoy the wonderful restaurant you've created - best of...

We had an extraordinary experience last evening at McMuckles . Firstly, the space is large, airy, welcoming, with refurbished tables and chairs. Secondly, the food was out of this world fragrant, flavorful, fresh, clean, cooked to perfection. I have never tasted Brussel sprouts like this before cooked in a cast iron pan crispy on outside and delectably tender on the inside. The spiced shrimp entree was phenomenal tender, succulent shrimp seasoned by Matthew with a hint of spiciness, brown rice cooked to perfection, and a flavorful, fresh salad. My husband had a cheeseburger which was, in his words, the best he’s ever had. Thirdly, Matthew’s cooking skills are not the only draw here~ he comes to the table to ensure the diners are satisfied (who wouldn’t be?) and also to chat abt his fascinating background. Canaan is one lucky town to have this amazing restaurant….and we wish Matthew every success. We will most definitely be...