This restaurant is the New Haven branch of the world-famous falafel joint that started in New York City's Greenwich Village in 1971. The New Haven branch is Mamoun's nicer, sit-down restaurant, with the walls covered in plush Middle-Eastern carpets. The menu features all the Mamoun's favorites like the renowned falafel, shawarma, kabobs and kibbeh. Mamoun's is a perfect place to chow down on some filling and healthy Middle-Eastern specialties.

Established in 1922, Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe in Naugatuck serves up authentic Italian grinders, hot or cold. The favorite here is the Italian Combo (capocola, salami and pruzitini) topped with one of their special marinades. Don't forget to tip your sandwich-makers; you'll be applauded with a boisterous "Grazie!" There are three other shops in the area with two in Waterbury and one in Southbury.