The final day of the Taste of Hartford found my companion and me visiting Francesco’s Ristorante in Little Italy. The restaurant proved to be much more spacious than it appeared from outside. We passed through a large handsome bar area and an attractive dining room with private booths before reaching yet another dining room where… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Taste Of Hartford, Day 13—Barça Restaurant & Tapas Bar
On the thirteenth day of the Taste of Hartford, I brought my retinue (all two of them) to Barça, a Spanish-themed restaurant in the Parkville neighborhood. We observed some people dining on the porch before we even found our way into the building. The entry, which is shared with other tenants, included a giant scale… Continue Reading
Taste Of Hartford, Day 12—O’Porto
O’Porto was the twelfth stop on my fourteen-day Taste of Hartford tour. The pretty Asian lady in the foreground is, of course, my wife. Another Emma Marianetti mural greeted us, this one in the entry. Normally very busy on a Friday night, the special promotion ensured that O’Porto was a virtual sellout, as this view… Continue Reading