Treat yourself to a little something sweet from Hardcore Sweet Bakery in Buckland Hills Mall. Eclectic cupcake options are the specialty here, but the bakery also serves up truffles, whoopie pies, and "ponuts" (a combo between a pie and doughnut). With more than 150 cupcake flavors, you’re guaranteed to see a new variety each time… Read more »
Restaurants in Manchester
You can never have too many pizza joints in town, and the opening of The Blind Pig Pizza Co. has everyone excited. Open a few weeks now, the pizza company has been serving up gourmet specialty pies that will knock your socks off with every bite. Their menu is extensive and will make decisions rather… Read more »
Any restaurant with the word "fiesta" in the name is probably a must visit, and Fiesta Mexicana in Vernon is no exception. This new Mexican joint on Hartford Turnpike has been wowing diners and earning five-star reviews since its October '16 debut. You’ll kick off your meal with chips and salsa on the house. Then… Read more »
Calling all aviation buffs! The The Flying Monkey Grill has opened to the public at the Hartford Brainard Airport. For just a few months now, the restaurant has been dishing up delicious food in a super neat location right by the runway. You can even watch planes take off and land while you eat! The… Read more »
It’s always fun to try something different, especially new restaurants. Godavari is a South Indian restaurant that opened up in East Hartford last summer, and it's already earning positive reviews for its expansive buffet. Visit for the lunch buffet, which is offered every day, even weekends. During the week stop by between 11:30 a.m. and… Read more »
With five-star reviews all around, Kobe Asian Bistro brings authentic Asian cuisine with a touch of flair to Manchester. The main draw here is the hibachi stations. This immersive dining experience is perfect for a special occasion for the whole family to gather, or a fun date night. As you sit around the hibachi grill,… Read more »
As one of the most unique new restaurants in Hartford, Republic at the Linden continues to blow people away after only a couple months in business. The interior welcomes you with a chic, industrial look with incredible birdcage chandeliers, brick walls. and metal accents. The design is only the beginning; it's he food and drink… Read more »
The Mill on the River, an all-occasions restaurant located right on the Podunk River, is a favorite for many couples and families in the area. Located in a mill building constructed in the late 1700s, the character and New England charm is unbeatable. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner or celebrating a special occasion,… Read more »
For an eclectic mix of internationally inspired comfort food, stop at Landmark Cafe on Main Street. A cozy breakfast spot in the morning and a bustling dinner-and-drinks hub in the evening, Landmark has something for everyone. Breakfast boasts a wide variety of sweet and savory delights, from stuffed French toast to perfectly seasoned omelets with… Read more »
Although it's a local franchise, Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue will have you feeling like you’re in the South after just one bite. The owner, Jamie “The Bear” McDonald, is a Kansas City transplant who learned all that he knows from growing up in what many call the barbecue capital of the world. Now open near Broadleaf… Read more »
