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How Avon’s Historic Inn Began
In 1635, John North, the first of the North family to arrive in America from England, settled in the territory of this immediate vicinity known as the town of Farmington, Connecticut. Later this area became known as Northington, a contraction of North Farmington. Still later, the land in this area was called “Nod” an abbreviation for North District of the Church of Farmington. The road joining Route 44 at the North corner of Avon Old Farms Inn derives its name from this and our official post office address is One Nod Road.
Thomas North, son of John North, settled the present site of the Inn in 1678. After fighting with the British Colonial Army in King Phillip’s War, he became a “Freeman” and for his services received from the King of England a grant of land “on the East side of the Farmington River, under the mountain and North of the Hartford-Albany Turnpike.” His son, Nathaniel, built his home on a parcel of his father’s grant in 1757. Now part of the Avon Old Farms Inn–the foyer, lobby, Private Dining Room and Upper Private Dining Room comprise Nathaniel North’s original home. Nathaniel’s grandson, Isiah, Deacon of Northington Church, upon his death left his property to his son, Joseph. Estimating theproperties worth in his will, Isiah wrote:
- One house and barn and land adjoining and 6 acres $600
- One shop $ 30
- Land north and adjacent to the turnpike (30 acres) $600
- Land and north piece (in the meadow – 11 acres) $176
In 1832, Joseph North, a blacksmith of the Nod area, remodeled his shop, erecting a fine stone building. An Inn was established around 1678 across the turnpike from North’s blacksmith shop and was known as Marshall Tavern. It was here that the Hartford-Albany-Boston stagecoach stopped overnight. Passengers and horses were accommodated both at Marshall Tavern and at Joseph North’s home and shop. To supplement the Tavern, the North homestead gradually grew into an Inn and in 1923 became the Old Farms Inn. The Marshall Tavern was demolished in 1933.
Please Look At A Sample Of Our A La Carte Menu
Appetizers
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp over Greens with a Zesty Cocktail Sauce
$9.00
“Bella” Tempura
Beer Battered Portobella Mushrooms with a Tangy Tomato and Kalamata Olive Dip
$7.00
Clams Casino
Baked Cherrystones topped with Peppers, Garlic Butter and Bacon
$9.00
Clams on the Half Shell
$8.00
Maryland Crab Cakes
served with an Ancho-Chili Remolade
$9.00
Lobster Bisque
$6.00
Soup of the Day
$5.00
Pasta
All pasta entrees can be prepared as appetizers at one half of the price.
Salads
Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine Leaves with Shaved Pecorino and Foccacia Croutons
$6.00
Chopped Salad
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Bell Peppers in a Sherry Red Wine Vinaigrette
$6.00
Spinach Salad
Sliced Pears, Red Onion and Bacon in a Honey-Orange Vinaigrette and Candied Walnuts
$6.00
Avon Old Farms Inn Classics
Veal Sentino
Veal Medallions topped with Mushrooms, White Asparagus and Fontina Cheese
$22.00
Swordfish Orsini
Center cut Swordfish topped with Dijon Mustard and Herb Bread Crumbs
$22.00
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Our famous Walnut Bread Stuffing
$23.00
Post Rider
Petit Filet Mignon and Two Baked Stuffed Shrimp
$24.00
Prime Rib
Au Jus and served with a Popover (Friday and Saturday only)
$22.00
Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
MEATS
French Boned Chicken
with a Cranberry Red Wine Glaze and Orange Scented Corn Bread Dumplings
$18.00
Short Ribs
slow cooked and served with Baby Root Vegetables
$22.00
New York Sirloin
topped with Crispy Herb Tomato Slices and Creamy Tri-peppercorn Glaze
$24.00
Filet Mignon
served with Roasted Mushroom Timbale, Gorganzola Butter and Port Wine Demi Glaze
$25.00
Veal Scallopini
Veal Medallions sauteed with White Wine, Lemon, Capers and Sundried Tomatoes
$22.00
SEAFOOD
Seared Salmon
with an Apple Cider Mustard Seed Glaze
$20.00
Pan Seared Sea Bass
with a Spicy Citrus Sauce
$23.00
Pistachio Crusted Tuna Loin
Roasted Onion Marmalade, Sweet Red Pepper Coulis
$21.00
Lemon Pepper Coated Swordfish
Stone Broiled and served with a Tequilla Lime Glaze
$22.00
PASTAS AND RISOTTOS
Grilled Vegetable Paella
Saffron Risotto mixed with Freshly Grilled Vegetables over Wilted Spinach
$17.00
Mushroom Ravioli
Lightly sautéed with Wok Vegetables and Olive Oil
$18.00
Linguini
Lightly tossed with a freshly made Tomato and Basil Sauce
$16.00
Add Sauteed Shrimp
$21.00
Risotto of the Day
Please Inquire
All of our entrees include: starch, vegetable and green salad.
All of our entrees are made to order. Please allow us the proper amount of time to prepare your food.
Pub Menu
Appetizers
Maryland Crab Cakes
served with an Ancho-Chili Remoulade
$8.00
“Bella” Tempura
Beer Battered Strips of Portobella Mushrooms served with a Tangy Tomato and Kalamata Olive Dip
$7.00
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Over Greens with a Zesty Cocktail Sauce
$9.00
Clams on a Half Shell
$8.00
Clams Casino
$9.00
Soup of the day
Please Inquire
Spicy Buffalo Wings
Served with a Ranch Dressing
$7.00
Salads
Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine Leaves with Shaved Pecorino and Foccacia Croutons
$6.00
(Add Chicken – $3.00)
Chopped Salad
Chopped Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Bell Peppers tossed in a Sherry Red Wine Vinaigrette
$7.00
Spinach Salad
Apples Red Onion and Bacon tossed in a Honey-Orange Vinaigrette topped with Candied Walnuts
$6.00
Sandwiches
Classic Monte Cristo
Cured Ham and Smoked Turkey with Swiss Cheese, Egg dipped and sautéed served with Maple Syrup
$8.00
Chicken Club
Grilled Chicken Breast, Smoked Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato with a Herb Mayonnaise
$8.00
AOFI Burger
Cheddar, Swiss or Blue Cheese, served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Pickle on a Hard Roll
$8.00
Tomato and Mozzarella Quesadilla
Toasted Tortilla filled with Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella and Proscuitto Ham served with Kalamata Olives
$7.00