One of the area's best restaurants, Black-eyed Sally's BBQ & Blues has barbecue, catfish, grits, fried chicken and plenty of other Southern favorites, all accompanied by live music. Open for lunch and dinner, this is one of the most popular eateries in the downtown area and a great place to "Pig-Out" (a dinner special that includes ribs, pulled pork and Andouille sausage). Be sure to get here early because it gets busy on weekends and game days!

Chez Est is a LGBT club located in the South Meadows neighborhood of Hartford that combines drag shows, comedy and superb drinks in a fun environment. Open seven nights a week, there is always a show or a drink special going on. Martinis are served cold, the music is always hip and the shows spectacular, it's no wonder why the entire community continually rates this club as one of the best in town.

A popular night spot among locals and tourist alike, time spent at Sunset Cafe seldom fails to be a memorable one. Largely frequented by the young citizens of the city, the energy at this club is set at a constant high note. Resident DJs keep the crowd buzzing with excitement with a great track selection, while the bartender ensures everyone has enough to drink. Regular events, theme nights and occasional visiting DJs add to the excitement of this place.