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!
Max Downtown is consistently rated by locals as one of the best restaurants in the state. Serving lunch and dinner, the menu is comprised of primarily American dishes such as Maryland Jumbo Lump Crabcakes, Pan Seared Scallops and top quality steaks to name a few. Guests also receive massive portions during lunch and the wine list is just as spectacular as the one served at dinner. This is the perfect spot for a romantic date night or for a business lunch.
This restaurant's name says it all--Booze, Blues and BBQ. Theodores' was given a Keeping the Blues Alive award and named the Best Blues Club in the Country in 2004 by the Blues Foundation, so you know this is the place to come for some real, authentic Blues. But that's not all you'll find here! Make sure not to miss out on the menu, featuring everything from individual pizzas, to Gumbo, and of course, lots of amazing Barbecue. And don't skip the drinks either, try the World's Greatest Margarita or Bayou Punch. Theodores' is just a little taste of the Deep South in New England.
Located on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford, Treva marvels its guests with its delicious and innovative Italian cuisine. The menu is primarily made up of recipes from the central and northern regions of Italy and it's filled with tantalizing fresh pastas, scallops, pork and chicken dishes, come la mamma lo fa (how mom does it). Give your meal a sweet finish with a slice of Tiramisu or cheesecake from their dessert menu.
Tisane Euro-Asian Cafe has a little bit of everything: it functions as a cafe as well as a restaurant that specializes in fusion dishes. Tisane combines European and Asian cuisine into a new unique and delicious dish. Visit on Sunday for their amazing brunch, with options such as Cinnamon Daze, which is a cinnamon bun bread pudding, or Green Eggs and Ham Frittata. You can also stop by just for a cup of coffee or tea.
This upscale bar and grill in West Hartford is known for its organic, fresh ingredients and selection of small batch bourbons from across the U.S. The kitchen serves comfort food items with a Northeastern twist like Lobster Mac n' Cheese, Tuna Steak and Fish & Chips as well as massive burgers. In addition to burgers, the gastropub is also known for its handcrafted selection of craft beers.
With two local locations, including this one in downtown Springfield, Frigo's Foods sells gourmet food to their customers located throughout all of Western New England. Since opening in 1950, this market has made some of the best sandwiches and lunch specials around, like their Classic Italian sandwich and Eggplant Parmesan. In addition to their gourmet market featuring goods like olive oils and cheeses, pre-made gift baskets and cooking classes are also offered. Catering services are available for large groups.
Large or miniature, Modern Pastry is one of Franklin Avenue's great bakeries. Try a variety of delectable Italian pastries with the miniature versions, or just wolf down a larger version of your favorite treat. There is wide selection of homemade cookies for sale as well, or if you can't make it to the area, have them shipped to your door! Check out the display of wedding cakes that show off the bakery's fine decoration skills.
Sultans Turkish Restaurant serves authentic Turkish fare in Waterbury. Menu highlights include Ishkendar kabob, Fattush Salad and Kizartma Fuve.
Locals rave about the giant pizzas at Red Rose Pizzeria in Springfield's South End. Topping heavy, quality pies are the specialty here. In addition to the amazing pizza, Red Rose also serves up great, authentic Italian dinners. So come see what all the locals are raving about and try Red Rose Pizzeria.
Located on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford, Treva marvels its guests with its delicious and innovative Italian cuisine. The menu is primarily made up of recipes from the central and northern regions of Italy and it's filled with tantalizing fresh pastas, scallops, pork and chicken dishes, come la mamma lo fa (how mom does it). Give your meal a sweet finish with a slice of Tiramisu or cheesecake from their dessert menu.