A Burst of Sun in Brimfield

The next Brimfield Antique Show is just a week away!  If you haven't been, it's a bucket-list necessity for anyone into antiques, design, or collectibles.  Taking place in the tiny town of Brimfield, Massachusetts, which is located next to historic Sturbridge, this grandiose outdoor shows spans many blocks and boasts countless vendors.  It is a multi-day affair, which means that in addition to a hotel, you're going to need a few good places to eat.

Last September, we found an absolute gem in Sturbridge called Sunburst Restaurant.  It looks more like a cottage than a restaurant, and is therefore easy to pass by-- but we recommend you make a point of noticing it.  Just inside the front door to this as-country-as-they-come breakfast spot is a list of the local farms Sunburst supports, so we were won over pretty quickly.  In an area full of pizza and, well, pizza, a place that offers farm fresh fare is a rare find.  And it isn't just the produce that is directly sourced: even the farm from which the bacon is from is noted.  

The kitchen in Sunburst is pretty open, so you'll be able to watch the one woman making your food; if you begin to feel that the wait is a little long, just remember that she is handcrafting your meal piece by piece!  There is also generally just one other woman acting as server.  We were impressed with how well she kept her cool as she was consistently cheerful and polite.  

Little touches like the adorable signs and slogans in the bathroom add to Sunburst Restaurant's small town charm.  As they're not open for dinner, we recommend starting your day at Brimfield off the right way with some light and local fare here.  They're located at 484 Main St., Sturbridge, MA. 01518.  For more info about Brimfield, visit http://www.brimfieldshow.com/.