The tents are going up and outdoor dining is back at the Essex Public Market & Food Hall, 30 Main Street, Centerbrook. The menu varies widely in the food hall, which includes a noodle bar, a taqueria, fried chicken and burgers, a pizza and meatball shop, and a creamery featuring gelato. The new Butcher Shop & Fish Market also is open for business with a wide range of items, from Wagyu gold beef to black cod (in season), including many perfect for a spring night dinner from your home grill. Find out more at www.theessexpublicmarket.com.—Pem McNerney