When it comes to food, some places transport you, transcending the expected. Le Mazet, with its unique offerings, is one such spot that promises a mix of tradition and innovation. Styling itself as a French country cabin, this restaurant focuses…
Pulled Pork Sliders; Max Burger
Our journey brings us to Max Burger, a well-renowned establishment known for its innovative take on classic American fare. Let’s delve in. Short Rib Nachos Starting our adventure with the Short Rib Nachos, we were greeted with a bit of…
Whipped Ricotta; Bricco
Just need that Whipped Ricotta in your life? Bricco (two locations, in Glastonbury and West Hartford) have you covered. Roasted Prosciutto Wrapped Dates These dates are generously stuffed with Gorgonzola, offering a burst of flavors. While the intensity of the…
Spring Dining; Pond House Cafe
Part of your spring bucket list should include a stop at an outdoor restaurant in a park. There aren’t many of those, but one place is the Pond House Cafe in West Hartford. The Pond House Cafe during the week…
Pork Gyoza; Nummy
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…