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OT: Capital Grille, Hartford, thumbs up or down?

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nomar said:
Once I thought I got murdered in Hartford and went to hell, but then I realized I was just at a restaurant in Hartford.
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Were you wearing Dockers?
 
FourRings said:
Keep living in the Hudson Valley sticks. You'll always have that big night at Applebee's in Danbury.
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Dude, we have like five Applebee's here....we don't need to go to Danbury.

Besides, the horse gets scared on 84.
 
sledog said:
Been to a few CGs around US, but not Hartford. For a steakhouse, it's expensive, and not that 'hot' compared to the comptn.
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Yeah, im not paying nearly 300 bucks for "good". For that price the steak better be Luger level and the waitress better give me a happy ending;)
 
What do you guys think of Max's Downtown? Had a very good meal there a few years ago but haven't been since.
 
BUHusky10 said:
What do you guys think of Max's Downtown? Had a very good meal there a few years ago but haven't been since.
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Been there maybe three or four times over the years. I like it. I agree--very good. Went there most recently for late lunch/early dinner after last season's Georgetown game. It has never been as good as it was the first time I went there almost 20 years ago, but I've never had a bad meal there. Always solid.
 
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Capital Grille or any steakouse is worth it only if you have an expense account. Firebox, know nothing about the restaurant other than the name. Go to Firebox, fantastic name for a restaurant.
 
Infinity's food is good- and super convenient for the show.
 
For the record, Capital Grille is a professional high end restaurant. You pay for it but everything about it is at a high level. Waitstaff, martinis, apps to dessert. They don't misfire or slack off on anything. But it's definitely not a place to grab a quick meal before a show. It's "I have a high profile client in town and can expense this" and you'll enjoy the entire experience.
 
Palatine said:
If you like traditional steak houses, Morton's, Smith and Wollensky, then you'll like Capital Grill. It is consistently very good. They serve an "A" piece of meat cooked very well. It's price is comparable with Morton's or S & W as well. It's not up to Peter Luger but what is?
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No shot I can agree with this. Morton's =/= Capital Grill.
 
Not a steakhouse but Sayulita in Glastonbury is without a doubt one of the best Mexican restaurants in CT.
 
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Firebox people: shorts acceptable on a night like tonight, or long pants preferred? I've got light enough pants that I won't be put out, but obviously if shorts are common I'd prefer to be wearing shorts.
 
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8893 said:
Firebox people: shorts acceptable on a night like tonight, or long pants preferred? I've got light enough pants that I won't be put out, but obviously if shorts are common I'd prefer to be wearing shorts.
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I think you can get away with shorts today, you probably won't be alone. I never found them to be snooty there.
 
I am not expecting a 5 star dining experience but has anyone dined at Casa Mia at the Hawthorne on the Berlin Turnpike?

I used to eat at Hawthorne Inn years ago and haven't been back since the new ownership. If you are over 40 maybe you have a review to share. :) I doubt the younger crowd has been there.

Thanks!
BDH
 
BLUEDOGHOUSE said:
I am not expecting a 5 star dining experience but has anyone dined at Casa Mia at the Hawthorne on the Berlin Turnpike?

I used to eat at Hawthorne Inn years ago and haven't been back since the new ownership. If you are over 40 maybe you have a review to share. :) I doubt the younger crowd has been there.

Thanks!
BDH
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Casa Mia was on Franklin Ave for years and years. It was always solid, standard go-to Italian. Nothing fancy. In looking at the new website and menu, seems they've upgraded things. I'm guessing they just couldn't weather the decline of the Franklin Ave area (like D&D Market) and moved to a better area.
 
Deepster said:
Casa Mia was on Franklin Ave for years and years. It was always solid, standard go-to Italian. Nothing fancy. In looking at the new website and menu, seems they've upgraded things. I'm guessing they just couldn't weather the decline of the Franklin Ave area (like D&D Market) and moved to a better area.
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I guess a trip down memory lane is in order at least to location if nothing else. Some of the menu items are similar to the old Hawthorne.
 
Now that this thread has resurfaced I see that I never chimed in on Firebox after going there. It was excellent for dinner that night and I have been back around four more times since for lunch. It is definitely my favorite Hartford restaurant now, so thanks to all who recommended it.
 
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uconngb said:
Ocean Prime in Tampa is better. Burns has the history, but OP has the scenery. And the food is about the same.
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Will have to try OP, once ate across from Hulk Hogan at Berns when he was with his former wife and daughter. Is OP pricier because Berns is not cheap but includes French onion soup and salad.
 
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