Franklin Giant Grinder
← Restaurants Franklin Giant Grinder No lie, these grinders are humongous. If you’ve never been before, you may want to ask them to see the bread before you decide what size to buy. “I have been going to Franklin Giant Grinder since I was a baby and my parents and grandparents were regulars. They make […]
Salute
← Bars / Restaurants Salute Salute has, hands down, the best garlic bread in the entire world. THE ENTIRE WORLD. Please read that in not just all-caps, but quintuple all-caps. Other house faves are the sweet potato ravioli in a sage cream sauce, their house-made ricotta gnocchi with chicken, and a salad with a big […]
Ashley’s
← Restaurants Ashley’s Q: Where can I get breakfast at lunchtime in Hartford? A: Ashley’s. Eggs, toast, bacon, omelettes, all things breakfast-y. Photo lovingly borrowed from Jeffery C. VISIT THEM 221 Main StreetHartford, CT 06106 (860) 247-8730 Facebook-f
Allegro Café
← Restaurants Allegro Cafe Breakfast is one of the three greatest meals of the day, and the breakfast at Allegro’s is spectacular. “This place. THIS PLACE!!! I ordered the broccoli and cheese omelet with homefries and YUM! It was cooked with light salt which I always love because then you can just add on your […]
First & Last Tavern
← Restaurants First & Last Tavern This place is a Hartford institution. The atmosphere is boisterous without being too loud or rowdy. The food is awesome, old-school Italian. First date? Perfect spot. Out of town guests? Bring them to First and Last. Young kids? Absolutely. Grandparents in town? Bring ‘em over. TRIVIA: Open since 1936, […]
Spigot Café
← Bars Spigot Café The Spigot Café is a real favorite. And not just a Hartford.com favorite. A perennial, there might be something wrong with you if you don’t appreciate its simplicity, 50 year favorite. It is just a bar. Pure and simple. Nothing fancy or gimmicky. Just a solid bar with the best beer […]
Mo’s Midtown Restaurant
← Restaurants Mo’s Midtown Restaurant This is one of those line-out-the-door on the weekends breakfast spots. The line moves pretty fast, and it’s always fun to see the mix of neighborhood folks and hungover law and music students all milling about together waiting to mainline coffee in an effort to right themselves for the day […]
Parrilla Y Sabores
← Restaurants Parrilla Y Sabores Parrailla Y Sabores: Lo mejor de la Cocina Colombiana en Hartford. There’s a Yelp review for Parrilla Y Sabores that deserves to be quoted here. Dianna L wrote, “Disclaimer: the only things I have eaten from Parrilla y Sabores are their empanadas… but those babies alone deserve like 7 stars […]
LaRosa Marketplace
← Restaurants LaRosa Marketplace LaRosa’s is legendary in Hartford. Since 1930, four generations of LaRosas have been providing the best house-made Italian sausage (mild, medium or hot) than you’ve ever had in your entire life. Their chicken parmesan sandwich will pretty much ruin all other chicken parm sandwiches for you forever. If you’re there for […]
The Capital Grille
← Bars / Restaurants The Capital Grille The Capital Grille’s website states that “It is our sole desire that everything, and we mean everything, that arrives at your table at The Capital Grille delights you. To ensure that experience, we use only the finest, freshest ingredients, artfully prepared in recipes designed to engage all of […]