My third Taste of Hartford visit found me at The Half Door on Sisson Avenue. Ensconced in a comfortable, slightly raised booth, my companion Martha and I looked out over an oasis of warmth and conviviality. That warmth emanated equally from gracious general manager Spiro Koulouris and our sweet waitress, Ally. I wandered around The… Continue Reading
Winter 2010 Taste Of Hartford 2—La Fonda Cocina Colombiana
My second Taste of Hartford visit took my companion and me to La Fonda Cocina Colombiana, which is located on Franklin Avenue and will have been open thirteen years this coming May. Immediately inside the restaurant we found an intriguing mural which created the illusion that we were strolling down a cobblestone street. A close-up… Continue Reading
Winter 2010 Taste Of Hartford 1—Tisane Euro-Asian Café
Here we go again! It’s the winter 2010 edition of the Taste of Hartford, which I understand will not be extended for a second week, as the summer 2009 edition was. Arguably, at three courses for $20.10, the Taste of Hartford is the best value of all of the Restaurant Weeks that have sprung up… Continue Reading