Located on the University of Connecticut's campus, visitors and students alike can enjoy the University's own ice cream parlor. The ice cream is made and served by students of the animal science school and feature unique flavors such as Husky Tracks (vanilla ice cream with a fudge swirl and peanut butter cups), the Salted Caramel Crunch and the decadent Cake Batter. Everything is made on-campus so it is fresh, tasty and refreshing on a hot day. You can also find half gallons of UConn ice cream sold in supermarkets throughout Connecticut.
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!
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 trendy spot in downtown Hartford offers a wide array of burgers, cocktails, salads, sushi, tapas and much more. The eclectic menu has items from calamari to crackling pork shank and if you can't find anything on there, you're probably not that hungry. In fact, the entire menu is comprised of foods from around the world. The modern, hip ambiance also adds to the experience, with subdued lighting and aluminum/wood furnishings, it's a great place for lunch or dinner.
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 in the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield, Pho Saigon Restaurant serves up very tasty Vietnamese meals for their loyal customers. Since opening in 1998, this family-owned and operated restaurant has maintained an authentic menu with spicy and flavorful dishes. A favorite is the classic pho soup with sliced beef and noodles, which is very much a meal by itself. Other menu items include the lemongrass chicken and rice and the sweet and sour shrimp. Dishes can be ordered for take-out as well.
Located on the University of Connecticut's campus, visitors and students alike can enjoy the University's own ice cream parlor. The ice cream is made and served by students of the animal science school and feature unique flavors such as Husky Tracks (vanilla ice cream with a fudge swirl and peanut butter cups), the Salted Caramel Crunch and the decadent Cake Batter. Everything is made on-campus so it is fresh, tasty and refreshing on a hot day. You can also find half gallons of UConn ice cream sold in supermarkets throughout Connecticut.
Brooklyn Baking Company is a bakery and coffee shop that also serves sumptuous breakfast and brunch. The establishment itself is quite spacious with multiple chairs and tables provided to accommodate a large group. The ambiance is quaint and cozy and the food is delicious. House specialties are donuts and homemade bread such as Bavarian cream, honey glazed, chocolate, jelly and Boston cream.
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.
First and Last Bakery Café does just about everything, bakery, café, catering, to-go meals and more. Many come here for the fine Italian pastries such as cannoli, Italian-style cookies, cream puffs and multi-tiered cakes. The café serves sandwiches on a variety of homemade breads, soups, salads and plenty of breakfast meals to eat in on the premise or to-go. Low prices, great service and that hometown feel!
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.
Bricco Trattoria is the third restaurant opened by the famous restaurateur Billy Grant. Billy and his brothers Tone and Michael, manage the acclaimed Restaurant Bricco as well as Grant Restaurant. Bricco Trattoria offers fresh Italian food that tastes like it has come straight out of your grandmother's kitchen. The restaurant is covered in hues of brown; wood paneling and brick work contribute to the decor, that gives it a feel of an Italian farm house.