Besito departed suddenly from West Hartford’s Blue Back Square in July 2017, but the stylish Mexican restaurant’s space will soon evoke images of the Greek Islands. George Chatzopoulos and Odysseus Rethis have partnered to open Balos Estiatorio, an upscale Greek restaurant, at 46 S. Main St. later...
Popover Bistro & Bakery in Simsbury is a local favorite for healthy salads, smoothies and gluten-free options, as well as decadent plates. Read story here.More
The owners of Rooster Co. opened Flora after seeing a need for more vegan and vegetarian options in West Hartford. Read more here.
The iconic Sally's Apizza in New Haven reopened under new ownership with a line down the street full of regulars ready to welcome the pizza staple back. Story here.
Spring in Connecticut brings (hopefully) warmer temperatures and a slew of beer festivals. Some upcoming events to get on your calendar: Bear’s Restaurant Group presents the first Smokin’ Hops Brewfest April 20 at 6 p.m., held at the Great Hall at Union Station (1 Union Place, Hartford.) The event...
At Simsbury’s Popover Bistro & Bakery, you can eat the rainbow and make your doctors happy, with nutrient-packed, jewel-toned acai bowls sprinkled with chia seeds; green smoothies; and giant salads with quinoa and roasted vegetables. Or maybe it’s more of a comfort-food day, and you’re thinking...
Lena’s First & Last and Sully’s Pub on Hartford’s Park Street closed Thursday after being evicted for nonpayment of rent, according to court filings. Owner Darrell Sullivan confirmed the eviction Friday morning, attributing his ongoing financial difficulties in part to family health issues and...
The Black Bear Saloon in Hartford’s downtown nightclub district, which closed last September, will soon see new life as a restaurant. The Press will take over the space at 187 Allyn St. this summer, says David Heath, vice president of 1st Cut Restaurant Group, which will operate the new eatery....
Noodie Asian Noodles & Rice Bowls, a new West Hartford spot for ramen and other Asian specialties, is the relaxed, quick-service concept co-owner Matt Malahan always wanted. “We almost set up Hot Basil this way,” says Malahan of the sit-down Thai restaurant he and his wife, Juntimar, opened on...
When Colchester’s Hung Won Asian Grille closed after 17 years in business, Jen Marozzi saw her opportunity to realize a longtime dream of owning a restaurant. “I really wasn’t ready,” she says. But “I said there’s never going to be a better time...everything was all kind of falling into place.”
Have you ever eaten insects? New York City's Black Ant is serving different varieties of bugs with their cuisine.
Beets, carrots, tomatillos, squash and other veggies and herbs are making their way into these popular restaurants’ libations. Read story here.