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
Winter 2010 Taste Of Hartford 4—Wood-n-Tap
My fourth Taste of Hartford visit found me still on Sisson Avenue at Wood-n-Tap. Although I had driven by the restaurant countless times, I had only visited the Farmington outlet of this restaurant group. Southington, Rocky Hill and Vernon remain unexplored. Once inside, we were greeted by this good-looking youth, who identified himself as the… Continue Reading