Not since beloved Joe Grate’s left its little spot on Dixwell Avenue a few years ago has Hamden had a barbecue joint. Joe Grate’s featured a tomato-based, South Carolina style of barbecue with a sharp vinegar bite. While Joe Grate’s is gone, his son, Gerry, is a pitmaster whose specialty is roasting whole hogs using his father’s Carolina barbecue sauce.
Enter Smokey’s Char-Grill/BBQ. [...]… Continue Reading
Always on the lookout for interesting new restaurants to bring to readers’ attention, I paid a visit to Harper’s in Darien last Friday. Harper’s replaces Centro near Exit 13 off I-95, resurrecting a name from decades past that’s still fondly remembered by many area residents. And while Harper’s ownership isn’t connected to the original management,… Continue Reading
From Monday, July 26th through Sunday, August 8th, Hartford’s top restaurants will be participating in Taste of Hartford’s summertime promotion, offering three-course gourmet dinners for only $20.10. Patrons can visit the individual restaurants to take advantage of this special price. Any restaurant coupons, substitutions, or other discounts cannot be applied to Taste of Hartford special menus. Ask each… Continue Reading