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.
Dairy Cream was established in 1954, and has been delighting kids of all ages with their delicious frozen treats. The shop specializes in seasonal flavors and offers everything from sundaes and frozen yogurt to milkshakes.
One of the most popular steakhouses in the city, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Hartford needs no introduction. Set in a chic, elegant space, the atmosphere in here is set perfectly for an enjoyable meal with family and friends. Best known for its variety of sizzled and charred meats, expect nothing short of a palate-pleasing experience from this restaurant. Succulent, tender and full of flavor, the signature Cowboy Ribeye, T-Bone and New York strip never fails to be a pure delight to the taste-buds. Along with the red meats, the choice of seafood are also well-worth a shot.
Salute means 'health' or 'cheers' (depending on the context) in Italian and here at this downtown restaurant, diners can say cheers over a glass of wine and a plate of delicious Italian cuisine. Great dinner options include Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Chicken Gnocchi and Pasta a la Vodka as well as a full wine list that features wine from around Italy. In addition to dinner service, Salute also has a wonderful happy hour and an impressive selection of lunch dishes.