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Connecticut Restaurant Week

Statewide celebration of the Nutmeg State's enticing cuisine Oct. 4-9

September 28, 2009

Connecticut Restaurant Week

Sitting pretty between the major cities of New York and Boston, Connecticut offen gets overlooked as a deserving desination for devoted diners looking for the Holy Grail of perfect meals. But we nutmeggers know differently—we know how to eat, and eat well. Each and every night, hundreds of restaurants across the state dish out perfectly seasoned chickens, steaks grilled to perfection and decadent desserts that leave mouths watering, all of which will be available at a fraction of the cost during Connecticut Restaurant Week.

More than 50 of the state's finest dining establishments will offer multi-course prix fixe menus Oct.4 through Oct.9, showcasing the enticing cuisine the state has to offer, for only $20.09 per person. So stumble into your favorite local joint or plan a tasty trip to a far away dining destination (OK, we do live in Connecticut, so not that far) and see what $20 can get you across our scrumptious state.

For a complete list of participating restaurants and to read menus, visit the Connecticut Restaurants Association Web site.

pick Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar

4 Hartford Road - Simsbury
860-264-1580

Formerly Pettibone's tavern, owners of the Mill on the River in South Windsor have converted the old favorite into Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar.

Agave Grill & Tequila Bar

Agave Grill & Tequila Bar

100 Allyn Street - Hartford
860-882-1557

This hip, funky cantina serves up some of the freshest, tastiest Mexican food in town.

Avon Old Farms Inn and Conference Center

1 Nod Road - Avon
860-677-2818

One of the twenty oldest restaurants in the country, Avon Old Farms Inn serves up traditional and cutting-edge fare

Black-eyed Sally's BBQ & Blues

pick Black-eyed Sally's BBQ & Blues

350 Asylum St. - Hartford
860-278-RIBS

You'll get a taste of New Orleans with some of the best barbecue and Cajun food in the area.

Restaurant Bricco

Restaurant Bricco

78 LaSalle Road - West Hartford
860-233-0220

Before Billy Grant opened his eponymous restaurant on Farmington Avenue, there was Bricco on LaSalle Road. His talented, passionate take on Italian cuisine has been enchanting diners for years.

Bocca Restaurant

190 Main St. - East Haven
203-467-9498

Bocca's unique atmosphere and plate presentation add character to an updated Italian menu.

Carbone's Ristorante

Carbone's Ristorante

588 Franklin Ave. - Hartford
860-296-9646

Upscale Italian fare in the middle of Franklin Avenue.

Carmen Anthony Steakhouse

Carmen Anthony Steakhouse

660 State St. - New Haven
203-773-1444

The steakhouse is one of the most specific of restaurant genres; nothing compares to a grilled or broiled steak served with creamed spinach and other accessories. Mr. Vacalebre understands this specificity, beginning with the wine list and the superb iceberg-lettuce wedge, whose homemade blue-cheese dressing is judiciously set off by warm pieces of bacon.

Carmen Anthony Fishhouse of Woodbury

757 Main St. South - Woodbury
203-266-0011

Get dolled up and indulge is some delicious seafood at Carmen Anthony Fishhouse.

Carmen Anthony Steakhouse

Carmen Anthony Steakhouse

496 Chase Ave. - Waterbury
203-757-3040

The Waterbury original set the pace with black Angus beef, fresh-daily seafood, award-winning wine lists, a cigar-friendly bar and private wine lockers

Carmen Anthony Fishhouse of Avon

51 E. Main St. - Avon
860-677-7788

The mostly fish menu is very satisfying and the service is smart and discerning.

Carmen Anthony Fishhouse Restaurant

Carmen Anthony Fishhouse Restaurant

1770 Berlin Tpke. - Wethersfield
860-529-7557

The kind of place you would take visiting relatives for a classic meal in pleasant surroundings.

Captain Daniel Packer Inne

32 Water St. - Mystic
860-536-3555

This is a place for great seafood, often with Asian touches, and great cuts of meat.

Cavey's Restaurant Upstairs

Cavey's Restaurant Upstairs

45 East Center St. - Manchester
860-643-2751

Cavey's Restaurant Upstairs serves authentic, Northern Italian cuisine in an elegant, romantic atmosphere. Enjoy a glass of wine while listening to live piano and vocal jazz each weekend.

City Steam Brewery Café

City Steam Brewery Café

942 Main St. - Hartford
860-525-1600

A seven-level restaurant, brewery, bar and comedy club in the historic Richardson Building.

The Cove

20 Old Stonington Road - Mystic
860-536-0061

A definite tourist favorite for fresh fish and chips, steamers, lobster rolls and char-grilled fish filets, The Cove provides dozens of tented picnic tables and an indoor cafe.

Dish Bar & Grill

pick Dish Bar & Grill

900 Main St. - Hartford
860-249-3474

Handsome charmer that is dishing out some very accomplished takes on upscale American comfort food

Firebox Restaurant

pick Firebox Restaurant

539 Broad St. - Hartford
860-246-1222

Firebox Restaurant is a new addition to Hartford’s upscale dining scene.

Foe

1114 Main St. - Branford
203-483-5896

The pleasure of a great bistro is that you could eat there for the rest of your life, and Foe in Branford is just that sort of bistro.

Grant's

pick Grant's

977 Farmington Ave. - West Hartford
860-236-1930

Grant's fuses upscale Italian and French cuisine into a sophisticated, modern dining experience.

G.W. Tavern

20 Bee Brook Road - Washington Depot
860-868-6633

The G.W. Tavern is an elegant, colonial-style tavern and restaurant overlooking the Shepaug River.

Hawthorne Inn

Hawthorne Inn

2421 Berlin Tpke. - Berlin
860-828-3571

The Hawthorne Inn is a mix of old and new, where the famous prime rib still impresses.

Hot Tomato's

Hot Tomato's

1 Union Place - Hartford
(860) 249-5100

Modern art meets haute cuisine at this funky, upscale Italian eatery next to Union Station.

Joey Garlic's Pizzeria

Joey Garlic's Pizzeria

372 Scott Swamp Road - Farmington
860-678-7231

Both Joey Garlic's locations, in Farmington and Newington, will be participating in CT Restaurant Week Oct. 4-9.

J. Timothy's Taverne

J. Timothy's Taverne

143 New Britain Ave. - Plainville
860-747-6813

With a bustling tavern section, combined with the warm and friendly feel, it's no surprise crowds flock to J. Timothy's.

La Trattoria Restaurant

21 Albany Tpke. - Canton
860-673-5000

La Trattoria tries to appeal to all ages and familes, with a fine Italian cuisine and a special menu for children.

Lansdowne Bar & Grill

179 Crown St. - New Haven
203-285-3939

The latest addition to a growing Irish pub scene in New Haven, Lansdowne serves up tasty treats from seared lamb pops to traditional pub fare

Leon's

501 Long Wharf Dr. - New Haven
203-562-5366

Known for their classic clams casino and extensive martini list, Leon's is a top pick for an authentic Italian lunch or dinner.

Max A Mia

70 East Main St. - Avon
860-677-6299

Max A Mia, modeled after a casual Italian bistro, gives patrons a truly authentic dining experience.

Max Amore

140 Glastonbury Blvd. - Glastonbury
860-659-2819

An intimate dining experience for those looking to indulge in northern Italian cuisine

Max Burger

Max Burger

124 LaSalle Road - West Hartford
860-232-3300

Sitting in the old home of Simmer Restaurant, Max Burger takes a modern spin on the classic American burger, kicking it up a notch with gourmet touches.

Max Downtown

Max Downtown

185 Asylum St. - Hartford
860-522-2530

Max Downtown has big-city feel and urban spark that is a welcome antidote to the country casual that pervades so much of Connecticut.

Max Fish

pick Max Fish

110 Glastonbury Blvd. - Glastonbury
860-652-3474

The newest venture of restaurateur Rich Rosenthal and company is located just yards from sister restaurant Max Amore in Glastonbury's classy Somerset Square.

Max's Oyster Bar

Max's Oyster Bar

964 Farmington Ave. - West Hartford
860-236-6299

A popular seafood restaurant and bistro with a bold menu and trendy bar scene.

The Mill On The River

989 Ellington Road - South Windsor

Set alongside the Podunk River, the romantic Mill on the River offers a picturesque view of the water from almost every angle.

Penny Lane Pub

150 Main St. - Old Saybrook
860-388-9646

Owner Bob Larson seems always on hand to meet and greet, ensuring his customers are well taken care of in a way that makes a pub a pub not just a gimmicky name borrowed from across the pond.

Peppercorn's Grill

Peppercorn's Grill

357 Main St. - Hartford
860-547-1714

Peppercorn's is about as close to Italy as you're going to get in Hartford.

PolytechnicON20 Restaurant

pick PolytechnicON20 Restaurant

One State St. - Hartford
860-722-5161

Hartford's only river view restaurant, Polytechnic ON20 offers sweeping views of Hartford and the Connecticut River from the 20th floor of One State Street

Rizzuto's Wood-Fired Kitchen & Bar

Rizzuto's Wood-Fired Kitchen & Bar

111 Memorial Road - West Hartford
860-232-5000

An oasis where families and couples alike can enjoy a lazy lunch or cozy dinner.

Sage American Grill & Oyster Bar

100 South Water St. - New Haven
203-787-3466

Thanks in large part to its dramatic setting and spectacular view, Sage American Grill & Oyster Bar is something of a local legend.

San Marino Ristorante Italiano

San Marino Ristorante Italiano

111-23 Thomaston Ave. - Waterbury
203-755-1148

The family-owned San Marino restaurant has become a favorite among visitors of Waterbury looking to catch a meal before a show at the Palace Theater as well as local regulars that look to enjoy a home-cooked meal away from home.

SBC Restaurant and Brewery

SBC Restaurant and Brewery

131 Summer St. - Stamford
203-327-2337

Southport Brewing Company offers a great mix of pub food, hunks of meat, appetizers and pizza in a fun, flirty setting.

SBC Restaurant and Brewery

2600 Post Road - Southport
203-256-2337

Southport Brewing Company offers a great mix of pub food, hunks of meat, appetizers and pizza in a fun, flirty setting.

SBC Restaurant & Brewery

SBC Restaurant & Brewery

1950 Dixwell Ave. - Hamden
203-288-4677

Southport Brewing Company offers a great mix of pub food, hunks of meat, appetizers and pizza in a fun, flirty setting.

SBC Restaurant & Brewery

33 New Haven Ave. - Milford
203-874-2337

Southport Brewing Company offers a great mix of pub food, hunks of meat, appetizers and pizza in a fun, flirty atmosphere.

SBC Restaurant & Brewery

850 W. Main St. - Branford
203-481-2739

Southport Brewing Company offers a great mix of pub food, hunks of meat, appetizers and pizza in a fun, flirty setting.

Spris

Spris

10 Constitution Plaza - Hartford
860-247-7747

Spris serves very good Italian in a relaxed urban enviornment with a sweeping view of Constitution Plaza.

TD Homer's

461 Queen St. - Southington
860-329-0387

TD Homer's Sports Grill is a family-friendly joint that sets the stadium scene

Trumbull Kitchen

Trumbull Kitchen

150 Trumbull St. - Hartford
860-493-7417

Stylish restaurant serving an elegant and eclectic mix of food.

Tuscan Oven, A Trattoria

544 Main Ave. - Norwalk
203-846-4600

Underneath its upscale, sophisticated feel, the Tuscan Oven has a laid back atmosphere that can make anyone comfortable.

U.S.S. Chowder Pot IV

165 Brainard Road - Hartford
860-244-3311

U.S.S. Chowder Pot III

560 E. Main St. - Branford
203-481-2356

Vasi's Restaurant & Bar

1700 Watertown Ave. - Waterbury
203-755-3936

Vaughan's Public House

Vaughan's Public House

59 Pratt St. - Hartford
860-882-1560

Real Irish in the heart of Hartford.

Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill

pick Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill

99 Sisson Ave. - Hartford
860-232-TAPS

The Wood-n-Tap has made a name for itself by putting a modern spin on traditional bar cuisine.

Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill

pick Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill

420 Queen St. - Southington
860-329-0032

Every neighborhood should have a Wood-n-Tap.

Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill

pick Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill

12 Town Line Road - Rocky Hill
860-571-9444

Like at most good saloons, the crowd tends to pick up at Wood-n-Tap as the day draws on.

pick Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill

1274 Farmington Ave. - Farmington
860-773-6736

This neighborhood joint may look like your typical Chili's-Applebees-Ruby Tuesday's, but don't be fooled—it's the real deal.

Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill

Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill

236 Hartford Turnpike - Vernon
860-872-6700

A neighborhood joint, serving up tasty burgers, apps and more in a laid-back atmosphere.

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