If you have a dining bucket list, this eatery belongs right at the top. It has a fun vibe and off-beat decor that welcome all patrons with open arms and the food is first-rate. Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches that melt in your mouth and capture your heart are just one crowd-pleasing option. This quirky spot that blends art and wonderful food might just be the most deliciously eccentric restaurant in Connecticut.

The Stomping Ground in the heart of Putnam is an award-winning eatery that promises much more than just a great meal.

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Enter the brightly colored space and your eyes won’t know where to look first. The walls are covered with vibrant contemporary art.

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Perhaps the most eye-catching piece hangs from the ceiling overhead.

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Added to the art and quirky decor is live entertainment. Enjoy a variety of bands and performers as a fun sidekick to your meal.

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While the art on the walls is plenty attractive, the food coming out of the kitchen is its own stunning creation.

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The Stomping Ground has eight different grilled cheese sandwiches on the menu each with their own melty delicious flavors.

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Try a William Shatner which is a melted combination of mozzarella, feta, smoked gouda, and cheddar. Or opt for a more filling grilled cheese featuring items like salmon, pulled pork, apples, and other tempting ingredients.

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Visit on Tuesday and be treated to mouthwatering taco specials cooked up especially for Taco Tuesdays!

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Yummy appetizers, savory soups, and scrumptious pot pies are also fan favorites.

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Visit this eclectic spot in Putnam to enjoy art and food, Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Google Images/Vince Edwards Find The Stomping Ground at 132 Main St., Putnam, CT 06260. Learn more by checking out their website or Facebook page.

Have you ever dined at this eccentric restaurant? We have another restaurant that you’ll want to add to your dining bucket list and it’s this pickle-themed eatery that really packs a punch.

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Find The Stomping Ground at 132 Main St., Putnam, CT 06260. Learn more by checking out their website or Facebook page.

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