7 Former Gas Stations That Are Now Restaurants Worth Visiting - AFAR

"MBAR, in Connecticut’s waterfront town of Mystic, was converted from a gas station in 2016 and is now a café, restaurant, and wine bar. This is the second restoration project from owners Michael and Merrily Connery—they previously turned a former World War II airfield into their Saltwater Farm Vineyard, a 10-minute drive away. You can order a seasonal flight at MBAR to get a taste of their wines, but there’s also a full list of wines, beers, and spirits, as well as specialty coffee and tea drinks like an Oatmeal Cookie Latte or the Chocolate Chai. Chef David Pottie uses seasonal ingredients from local purveyors to create dishes ranging from artisan charcuterie boards to delicious short ribs served with creamy polenta, kale, baby carrots, and a house-made demi-glace." - Adrienne Jordan