On the search for the best dumplings in Connecticut brings us to Nummy in West Hartford. Nummy is one of those semi-pan-Asian restaurants, which is always dangerous. Sometimes that is because the owners are from somewhere that is not China…
Best Dumplings in CT Worth Traveling for (so far) – 2023 edition
Dumplings. Many cultures have some variation of meat wrapped in a carbohydrate wrapper. But when we think of dumplings, we tend to think of eastern ones, bao, momo, gyoza, and the like. Here we work towards making a list of…
Peking Duck; Shu Restaurant
I’ve previously profiled the amazing Seven Flavor Wonton’s at Shu in West Hartford. Which means, every time I go, it’s what I’m excited to get and mostly pay attention to. But now they have a special, that is only available…
Patatas Bravas; Toro Taberna
I absolutely hate tapas. I’ve always felt they are a giant waste of money. You spend so much for so little and always leave hungry. So it’s best not to think of Toro Taberna in West Hartford as a tapas…
Croque Madame; Avert Brasserie
Classic French bistro in CT? Absolutely. Also home to a truly excellent sandwich. Croque Madame This French sandwich is a ham and cheese sandwich, topped with cheese, then baked. What changes it from a Croque Monsieur to a Croque Madame…
Chicken Pakora; Taste of India
Taste of India in West Hartford. Classic North Indian cuisine. Let’s see what they have: Tandoori Tit Pit Snickering at the name aside, this is a collection of Tandoori kebab appetizers. Overall, they aren’t bad. The Chicken Tikka is very…
Dolce e Piccante Pizza; Rizzuto’s
Trying all the igloo restaurants in CT brought us to Rizzuto’s in West Hartford. Pane all’aglio Garlic bread. You have to like Gorgonzola to like this. The cheese topping is nice, but there is far too much dough. It’s a…
Beef Barbacoa Taco; Toro Mexican Street Food
On the search for the best tacos in Connecticut brings us to Toro Mexican Street Food in West Hartford. From the Toro Restaurant Group, this new street food shop is looking to expand their Hispanic-focused empire in the Greater Hartford…
Bratwurst; Wurst Haus
End September is (amusingly from the name) Oktoberfest time. Time to search for the best Bratwurst in Connecticut. This Brings us to Wurst Haus in West Hartford. Belgian Fires Solid. The fries are well cooked. Not overcooked or undercooked. Lots…
Top 5 Breakfast Sandwiches in CT (So far)
Here we highlight the top 5 breakfast sandwiches in Connecticut. We say (so far) because things change. Places go out of business. Restaurants change recipes. And some places are still gems, waiting to be found. But for breakfast sandwiches, we…