It’s that Oktoberfest time of year! On to some German food at the famous East Side Restaurant in New Britain. There’s a feeling here that is almost, homey. It doesn’t feel like a normal restaurant, but something different. Like a…
Brats and Hot Dogs; Carol’s Lunch Box
I’ve heard a lot about Carol’s Lunch Box in Farmington. Let’s see if it lives up to the hype. They’ve got a few options here, so to be consistent we go for a hot dog with chili and spicy relish.…
Mac & Cheese (and fried chicken); Craig’s Kitchen
On the search for the best fried chicken in Connecticut brings us to Craig’s Kitchen in Vernon. All of the meals come with two sides. Which is very luck for you when you find out some of the best food…
Taco Arabes; Tacos Santa Fe
Tacos. Is there ever a wrong time? This time we try the tacos at the food truck Tacos Santa Fe in New Haven. All the tacos here are double shelled, but they can’t be pried apart. Meaning you get lots…
Fry Chicken; Pampi’s Jamaican Restaurant
On the search for the best Fried Chicken in Connecticut brings us to Pampi’s Jamaican Restaurant in Hartford. Fry Chicken Fry chicken, as they call it here, is available either on its own or as a platter. First, the problems.…
Chocolate Chip Cookie; Fred 06825
On the search for the best chocolate chip cookies in Connecticut brings us to Fred 06825 in Fairfield. The pace couldn’t really be home to the best Chocolate Chip Cookie in CT, right? It’s a catering company. A tiny little…
Espresso; Daybreak Coffee Roasters
There are lots of espresso roasters in Connecticut, we are trying them all. This time at Daybreak Coffee Roasters in Glastonbury. Espresso (in Macchiato form) The espresso here is extremely bitter. Overpoweringly bitter. Which is too bad because the smell…
Joy’s Country Style Fried Chicken; Rooster’s Chicken & Waffles
On the search for the best fried chicken in Connecticut brings us to Roosters Chicken & Waffles in Wethersfield (and Manchester and Meriden and New Britain). Roosters is a local chain of restaurants. Some know them for their spicy chicken…
Espresso; Absolute Bearing Coffee Co
On the hunt to try every espresso roaster in Connecticut brings us to Mystic for Absolute Bearing Coffee Co. But this picture isn’t them! It’s because the roastery has very odd public hours and does not have an attached cafe.…