Came here for the first time and had a nice time. The space itself is not super large but the night…read moreI went the DJ played good music. They have a coat check for $2. Bar prices are expensive for the size cup they give you.

The food is delicious and serving are ambiance the DJ is great and the drinks are perfect the place…read moreis good and pretty epic

Vibz is a good place to take a date on friday nights…read more They feature a free buffet and no cover at the door til 8pm. Then the band starts up and plays til 11pm. Then the DJ takes over and plays til about 1:45 am. Plenty of tables and room for all, but get there early. Cover from 8-10pm is $5? and after 11pm is $10. They have a bar side that is always open and a banquet side can open for private parties and can also be used when the bar side fills up. They also have an upper level for special small gatherings. Vibz is nice for the price in Hartford.

I stopped in for a drink and some food and was pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent and…read moreincredibly fast. The pizza was so crispy and delicious. Will definitely be back!

This was a really fun place to dance! (Although no one else was dancing besides my friends). The…read morebar has 2 levels and a rooftop which is very beautiful. I came here on a Saturday night. The bartenders were friendly and it wasn't crowded but I believe it's because all the college kids went home for the summer. There is a cover charge after 10 pm but it's free if you get in before 10.

Went on a Friday night last year, around midnight. There were maybe 7 people there. Best thing was…read morethe free shot and music, however the shot was grapefruit kinky vodka and I had acid all night long. Fun scene to hang around in though.

I love it here. The food is amazing and the service is wonderful. Please come if you're freaky and…read morewant a kinky sweet time.

Every marginalized community needs its spaces to feel connected. I started going to the old Chez in…read morethe late-'70s and it's always been an important nexus for the marginalized. You can express joy here. I moved away in the '80s but when I'm back in CT to visit family I usually stop by there (which I still refer to as "The New Chez EST") at least once. I had an insane amount of fun one theme night I happened to show up for recently. May the Chez ever thrive. Hartford needs it.

"Kind of a drag When your baby don't love you"…read more(The Buckinghams) When one of your closest friends invites you to a drag show, you step out of your comfort zone and go! That's what eight of us did today as we headed over to Chez Est for a 90's themed "Brunch in Heels" featuring Loosey Laduca's crew of three singing and dancing drag queens. Loosey was the emcee, had an entertaining patter throughout the show, introduced the performers, and gave a stirring rendition of "the greatest song of the 90's" - My Heart will Go On from Titanic. So what other songs did we hear as the performers danced, did some bone cracking splits, strutted around the stage, and worked the crowd for tips? We heard Lady Marmalade by Li'l Kim, Lose My Breath by Destiny's Child, Let's Get Loud by J Lo, Barbie Girl by Aqua, Groove is in the Heart by Deee-Lite, Donatella by Lady Gaga, and Shoop by Salt-N-Pepa. We even heard a medley of 90's kiddie TV shows including Animaniacs and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The show was very entertaining and included an audience participation segment where birthday boys and girls crashed the stage for a dance-off and a beer chugging competition. Oh, and we also had brunch there -the food menu is very reasonable and ranged from $8 to $12 a plate for eggs, waffles, breakfast tacos and the like. Eight of us ate and drank for $300 including tip. That doesn't include the scores of singles we spent tipping the entertainers. I thought the staff at Chez Est was very accommodating and helped us move and consolidate our two tables so we had a better view of the stage. But even if you sit way in the back, the entertainers strut their stuff throughout the premises to hit every table, and there are a few strategically placed flat screens on the walls showing the stage action. It was quite a fun time.

We went for a little Galentine's dinner, and while the food was absolutely amazing (that oxtail mac…read moreand cheese is to die for ), the service was really disappointing. The restaurant was packed, which I get, but this has happened on multiple visits (July and September) the staff can be so rude and inattentive. During this visit, our waitress basically forgot about us. We never got water, had to track her down through the hostess, and watched her serve other tables while we waited. Eventually, she admitted, "omg I forgot about them," and they took 10% off our bill. A nice gesture, but it doesn't make up for feeling ignored. Great food, terrible service it's hard to fully recommend unless they fix their staff issues.

Oh my!! I always come here wanting a vibe and leave lacking!! lol it always looks so good on the…read moreInternet but when I get there, it is dry and dead. We did have an amazing rump punch bowl. It was strong and hard to finish that I liked. I also liked our hostess. She was amazing but at 12 o'clock it was time to leave. the night was still so very young on a Saturday night. This is probably my third or fourth time there we didn't eat this time but the food is usually good and it seems like the other Russell is closed. I don't know. it's cool. It's a cool spot to chill but not if you're looking for excitement.

Just want to thank you Darius Murrell for ensuring that my tickets and tables for the Day party…read morewere secured. And thanks for your patients even though I called & texted you a 1000 times getting on your nerves. My dad had a blast. Your a good promoter with lot of patients. Thanks.

Great location and dance floor Good music and drinks…read more Good dancers and friendly security $5 to enter and $2 for your coat

I typically order delivery and the food is consistently good and affordable…read more The chicken mofonguitos are one of my favorite things to eat in the Hartford area. The plantain is always just the right texture and the chicken is very tender. It doesn't really travel well though so you just have to use a fork to put everything back together. The steak is good, but it is a bit salty and the white rice cancels it out a bit. Super filling!

Recently, my support group Hearts that HEAL enjoyed a delightful meal and excellent service at Lo…read moreSano Restaurant and Bar, nestled in the south end of Hartford on Maple Avenue. Our meeting with 17 women and 8 Hartford Police officers who came to answer our questions about personal and Internet safety was a positive experience, led by our friend Hyacinth Yennie. This community activist spends her time at the Senior Citizen Wellness Center down the street, where she leads activities and trips for older residents of the neighborhood. Delicious food, attentive service, and affordable prices made this restaurant a positive choice for our monthly support group meeting. The hors d'oeuvres, sandwiches, and desserts hit the spot while we engaged with South End police officers who answered our questions about safety and gave short, helpful talks. All in all, it was a positive experience. We will return for the delicious Spanish food and the excellent service from the wait staff. Thank you, Lo Sano, for a wonderful dining experience. We thanked our friend HyavinthYennie for recommending such a good place for our group to meet and enjoy a delicious meal. Thank you, Lo Sano, for a wonderful dining experience.