My seventh Taste of Hartford visit delivered me to Hot Tomato’s doorstep. There was hotness aplenty at the hostess station, thanks to Zenani and Katie. For those few individuals who have never set foot inside Hot Tomato’s, this restaurant wears its love of the bright red fruit and its pop-art heart on its sleeve. Its… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Winter 2010 Taste Of Hartford 6—Bin 228 Panini & Wine Bar
My sixth Taste of Hartford visit found me at Bin 228 Panini & Wine Bar. The joint was certainly jumping. My dining companion, Monica, and I took a small table near the window. On one wall were paintings of young women, on the other paintings of sheep. I was already a fan of this charming… Continue Reading
Winter 2010 Taste Of Hartford 5—J Restaurant/Bar
My fifth Taste of Hartford visit took me to J Restaurant/Bar on Washington Street near Hartford Hospital. I couldn’t wait to try it. Of all the restaurants that I was scheduled to visit on this go-around, J Restaurant was the one about which I knew the least and had the most curiosity. A glance at… Continue Reading