OT: Favorite CT restaurants

[8893]

It came very highly recommended. Like I said, hope they just had an off day. The manager seemed very embarrassed and was sincere in his apologies.

Sounds like Claudio. He's the best.

 

[August_West]

Rustica: chester
River tavern: chester

 

[boog204]

Rustica: chester
River tavern: chester

Did River Tavern a couple of days ago (couldn't convince my wife to try Otto)... It was pretty good. Was a little bit weirded out by being seated right next to the kitchen and watching our (and others) food just sit there for a while. They really need additional help.

 

[8893]

Did River Tavern a couple of days ago (couldn't convince my wife to try Otto)... It was pretty good. Was a little bit weirded out by being seated right next to the kitchen and watching our (and others) food just sit there for a while. They really need additional help.

I like Otto. Great pies and some interesting wines. Their simpler pies are better--I think they try to do too much with some of them.

I know I'm an unabashed Bufalina fan, but because they both are different takes on the same basic idea, I can't help comparing the two. Which always leads me to conclude that simpler is better when you have great ingredients, and at the end of the day it's on that score that I always favor Bufalina overall. But I sure like having Otto to compare and enjoy.

[Sorrynotsorryfor the pizza drift]

 

[methodology]

Ludal's in North Haven is always good

Moxie in Madison is good

Not a huge Union League person, like Le Petit in Branford if you want French

Virtually every Max is great, kids and wife have hit Max Burger and like that one too

My favorite steak place is MJ's @ Mohegan, want to try Joseph's in Bridgeport one of these days too

New Haven doesn't get national acclaim as a foodie city, but you can put it up against any comparably sized placed and it would probably beat any. The diversity and $$ of Yale lets them have a little of everything, of course with great pizza & Italian

If you like Ludal's then you will like Dalton's in North Branford. Same owners and I think menus are very similar

 

[8893]

If you like Ludal's then you will like Dalton's in North Branford. Same owners and I think menus are very similar

Yep.

 

[Guapo]

Again for nostalgic value, Corner Grinder on Franklin Ave

 

[August_West]

I like Otto. Great pies and some interesting wines. Their simpler pies are better--I think they try to do too much with some of them.

I know I'm an unabashed Bufalina fan, but because they both are different takes on the same basic idea, I can't help comparing the two. Which always leads me to conclude that simpler is better when you have great ingredients, and at the end of the day it's on that score that I always favor Bufalina overall. But I sure like having Otto to compare and enjoy.

[Sorrynotsorryfor the pizza drift]

There is an awesome new Thai place right below river tavern. Thai riversiside

 

[Huskybass]

I like Otto. Great pies and some interesting wines. Their simpler pies are better--I think they try to do too much with some of them.

I know I'm an unabashed Bufalina fan, but because they both are different takes on the same basic idea, I can't help comparing the two. Which always leads me to conclude that simpler is better when you have great ingredients, and at the end of the day it's on that score that I always favor Bufalina overall. But I sure like having Otto to compare and enjoy.

[Sorrynotsorryfor the pizza drift]

I like Otto. Great pies and some interesting wines. Their simpler pies are better--I think they try to do too much with some of them.

I know I'm an unabashed Bufalina fan, but because they both are different takes on the same basic idea, I can't help comparing the two. Which always leads me to conclude that simpler is better when you have great ingredients, and at the end of the day it's on that score that I always favor Bufalina overall. But I sure like having Otto to compare and enjoy.

[Sorrynotsorryfor the pizza drift]

I am going to make the trip from Glastonbury to Bufalina based on your effusiveness. I expect big things.

 

[Robertelamin]

Chen du in West Hartford is very good.

Have you tried Black Bamboo? Its more of a small take out place but I think its better than Chengdu.

 

[UConner]

Mystic Oyster Club. Different menu every night. Treehouse bar outside in the summer

 

[methodology]

I am going to make the trip from Glastonbury to Bufalina based on your effusiveness. I expect big things.

Make a reservation place is tiny sits about 12. It's also byob

 

[8893]

I am going to make the trip from Glastonbury to Bufalina based on your effusiveness. I expect big things.

Expect simple things done well and tastefully.

 

[8893]

Make a reservation place is tiny sits about 12. It's also byob

They serve beer and wine now, but they still allow byob for $5 a head.

 

[8893]

Have you tried Black Bamboo? Its more of a small take out place but I think its better than Chengdu.

I like both but Black Bamboo is way better value; Chengu nicer setting obviously.

 

[joober jones]

Ivoryton Tavern is good if you like big burgers at a low price.

 

[huskymedic]

I like both but Black Bamboo is way better value; Chengu nicer setting obviously.

Give Taste of China in New Haven on Chapel (btwn Temple and College) a try. Heavy w/ Sichuan/Chengdu dishes but a good variety. Mongolian Beef is very good.

 

[Robertelamin]

I like both but Black Bamboo is way better value; Chengu nicer setting obviously.

Yeah I think there might be literally 5 chairs in the whole place. I do give them a lot of credit for having the balls to open directly across the street from a sit down Chinese place that is pretty well established.

 

[Deepster]

I like both but Black Bamboo is way better value; Chengu nicer setting obviously.

Black Bamboo's homemade dumplings are delicious. And unfortunately way too easy to order and pick up on my usual route home.

 

[imno1]

Gabriels in Orange. Best food, reasonable, large portions.
Jimmys in West haven for sea food.

Yes Gabriel's is underrated. The portions are really satisfying. Had a not so great experience and thought the food was just ok at L'Orcio so have never been back. I prefer Adriana's. Have had many good meals at Asiago in Branford. And
Not in CT but was in Narragansett last week and ate at Spain which was exceptional.

 

[huskymedic]

And Not in CT but was in Narragansett last week and ate at Spain which was exceptional.

Their paella for two is awesome...

 

[HooperScooper]

Not in CT but was in Narragansett last week and ate at Spain which was exceptional.

Their paella for two is awesome...

Thanks. Going to Narragansett this week and actually saw that restaurant on Yelp and wanted to try it. Will definitely do it now.

 

[lne001]

My favorite food anywhere is prepared by Chef Patty Queen, co-owner of the Cottage Restaurant in Plainville Ct. A very unassuming place, but I find her food divine. Here is a link to a four year old NYT restaurant review. A Review of Cottage Restaurant and Café, in Plainville

 

[husky99]

Agave in hartford is not bad for Mex.
Try the Agave Street Taco's. 4 margaritas help

 

[Excalibur]

My favorite food anywhere is prepared by Chef Patty Queen, co-owner of the Cottage Restaurant in Plainville Ct. A very unassuming place, but I find her food divine. Here is a link to a four year old NYT restaurant review. A Review of Cottage Restaurant and Café, in Plainville

They are very good. We just go there so often for lunch at work that I get tired of it. They had a lamb bolognese this past winter that was out of this world.