The 196 Club is definitely a "speakeasy" location you should try! I went for a pre wedding…read morecelebration and we reserved half of the location. The bartenders were super friendly and made sure to keep up with the demands of our venue. The food and drinks were top-notch. We were served some finger food, and the meat balls were to die for. The drinks had interesting twists to classic drinks and left me wanting more. If you like mystery and enter a secret hidden bar for the elite just like in the movies, this location will make you feel like that with its setup.

What do you find behind a candy store in Hartford, Connecticut? A very cool speakeasy. We dropped…read morein for a drink after dinner. Our bartender, Jon, gave us great suggestions and made excellent drinks. It wasn't too busy, they played good music, and we could imagine the space with some live music. I highly recommend it, and we will definitely return. Thanks, Jon!

I dropped in, and to my pleasant SURPRISE, a beautiful renovation was underway! The space is open,…read morewith high ceilings, an airy feel, and a modern aesthetic. It's FIRE!!! (as the kids say) It was crowded despite being early evening. The only available seats were at the bar area near the windows, which was fine because we were determined to experience the "new" place. We ordered the tuna tartare and lobstah rolls. The accompanying chips are homemade (slightly salty, but my taste buds are really close together). The host was attentive and gave us the royal treatment. We put this gem back on rotation and we are definitely returning!!!

Updating my original review to add a few things... Fork n Fire recently made significant…read morerenovations to the main bar area. It now feels more luxe, modern, and high-end. The textured walls are gorgeous and give the space a style it was definitely missing before. As usual, the happy hour menu never disappoints. The Pomjito is a personal favorite.. refreshing, light, and not too sweet. We also got the oysters and mussels, both solid. The mussel sauce was unique compared to a typical tomato base, which we really appreciated. For my entrée, though, I was disappointed to see that the tuna salad I always order had completely changed. It used to be an arugula salad with Asian flavors and the tuna served on top. Now it It's a Niçoise salad, and the tuna is awkwardly placed on the side. Nothing about the tuna tasted like it did before. I'm usually a sucker for ahi tuna, but this was honestly one of the most disappointing ahi dishes I've ever had. It felt totally incohesive with the salad next to it. I really wish they didn't change the menu so frequently. Once I finally find an entrée I genuinely look forward to, it disappears. That said, we'll still be back for the great happy hour food and solid drinks. Now it's just a matter of finding a menu item I like... and hoping they keep it.

There's no food here. It's a bar. Unless I'm missing something. It's become tradition to stop here…read morebefore flying. I made some good friends here. I had a weird request for the bartender: a vasectomy. Only asked because they had the Deadpool edition of aviation gin. So the bartender didn't make it before. Showed him the recipe and he did a great job. The bartenders have always been attentive, hard work and helpful for recommendations. Ambience... is a cocktail bar at the airport. It's nice, clean, and full of random people looking to escape life for a while. Overall, if it wasn't good, it wouldn't be a tradition.

Kimberly does an excellent job hosting travelers wherever they are coming from or going. Great wine…read morelist and the cocktails are superb.

Clever, well-executed idea! Queenie's charming mobile bar brings a breath of fresh air to the…read moretypical party. The 35 guests at our backyard celebration loved tasting all the custom cocktails, which were not only delicious, but beautifully presented in elegant (plastic) stemware garnished with fresh fruits and herbs. Carly and her husband are quintessentially friendly bartenders, and were a pleasure to work with. It was so fun to add a new element to our regular family gathering, especially after all this Covid-required time apart. Can't wait to have another excuse to bring Queenie's Cocktail Bar back!

We knew nothing about Queenies Cocktail Bar when we called them about bringing their traveling bar…read moreto our party for 60 people in our backyard. They showed up in a fantastic vehicle--stylish, clean and ideal for our driveway. The people who worked the bar, including one of the owners, handled our crowd with tremendous professionalism. They offered terrific drinks--especially loved the Cuke and Vodka--at a reasonable price per guest. We couldn't have been happier. We looked at a lot of traveling bars online but we started looking late and many were booked for the popular summer Saturday weekend date, so we kept pushing and found Queenies, which, I believe, has only been up for the year. GREAT FIND! Definitely check them out.

When my husband and son went to Le Mazet for lunch and brought me their leftovers, I knew that we…read morehad to go back that very same week for a family meal. We returned for Father's Day and we were seated immediately without a reservation, though I think we just got lucky so I don't recommend this. We all shared the warm olives, the croquet poulet sandwich, the fries, the quiche lorraine, the chateubriand, the roasted beets, and the strawberry ice cream. It was all a hit, and when a 3.5-year-old and a 22-month-old are enjoying your food without any coaxing or help, you know it's fabulous! My husband got some cocktail and I got the phony Negroni mocktail. Service was great and the atmosphere is chic without being uptight or snobby at all. We all left really happy. I still dream about that sandwich. I'd love to go back and try other things on the menu. I'm sure they knock everything out of the park. I am hoping Le Mazet will be our special occasion restaurant.

Easily a 5 star establishment. Do not sleep on Le Mazet! We've walked by so many times and I regret…read morenot trying this place sooner! Definitely need a reservation to get in on the weekend fyi! When we arrived we were seated at a beautiful booth. The interior is gorgeous here. Our server was fantastic I wish I remembered his name! He suggested some great items. We started with their steak frites and I cannot rave more about it! First this plate is definitely shareable. Among myself, my husband and young toddler we destroyed this. My daughter was eating so much of this steak and so were we! It was sooo tender and we loved the gravy on top. The fries were amazing and when they were drenched in that gravy it was chefs kiss! What really brought it all the together was the salad paired with it- it was light and refreshing and the dressing was so good! For dessert our server suggested the chocolate custard so we got that and a berry handpie. We ate both and kept saying "oh my god" with each bite. My daughter especially loved the chocolate custard but my husband and I loved both equally! We immediately said after our meal how we have to come back. We cannot wait to try other menu items and their cocktails next time. We are huge fans and will definitely be back!!

Great little Irish Pub (If you can get in) a very popular spot filled with locals most days and for…read moregood reason. Great atmosphere, Great Food and reasonable prices and friendly welcoming service. A very good burger and even better meatloaf. You cant go wrong. Pull up to the bar. Have a pint. Eat, laugh and make friends.

I was looking for a decent place to grab a bite after work, and the Yarde Target delivers. I sat at…read morethe bar and had a Rubin sandwich, which could be made with corned beef or pastrami. The beer selection was plentiful too. Service was friendly and prompt. The vibe? Unpretentious and no-frills. A bar for the common man.

Food: 3.5/5 Service: 3/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 Big portion sizes and seemingly authentic, but expensive. It seemed like most dishes were well over $23, even the appetizers. Pork tamales were soft and tasty. Birria tacos were nicely crisped on the outside, but too large to dip into the small container of consommé. The tortilla on the chicken burrito was too firm. Wobbly table. Booths are too narrow for large people to fit in comfortably. Not many servers working on a Monday afternoon. The one we had was friendly enough but was hard to track down when we needed him.

I was supposed to meet coworkers on Cinco de Mayo but they decided on another restaurant. I decided…read moreI would try it today for lunch. I placed my order over the phone. The young man who answered the phone was very courteous and obliging as I requestdd pico de gallo. I ordered 2 al pastor pork tacos. I pulled over and tore my first taco doooown. The pork was so tender and flavorfull you will also bite into a piece of pineapple. It was an explosion of flavors. When I walked in to pick up my order they have sitting outside as well as inside. It was a nice ambiance. I look forward to returning and trying more dishes from their menu along with a margarita in hand. If your ever in Windsor CT please stop into Huasteca Mexican. They have a lunch menu and dinner menu and a happy hour menu and a full bar. To all my Yelpers let's continue to eat our way through the world #foodie4life.

This place is an absolute gem. My girlfriend and I were looking to celebrate our 5th year…read moreanniversary and the blueback square was unparkable, so i thought we should try this place, as I had been meaning to for a while. I am SO glad i did because this was hands down one of the best meals ive eaten in years. My girlfriend is pescatarian so we opted to have all vegan/vegetarian options and this omnivore did not miss meat at all. My favorite dish by far was the watermelon crudo which, to me, defied all space and time. The watermelon looked, felt, and tasted like a beautiful tuna. The flavours had a Vietnamese flair to them, including a chili crisp and fresh mint, and i was using the delicious and crispy fries to sop up the rest of the sauce. Everything we ate was incredible, flavourful, and beautiful to look at. The atmosphere was romantic and dreamy, a huge change from the pug filled cozy pub that it used to be as the corner pug. Service was lovely and they surprised us by bringing us champagne and a sweet note at the end. It was absolutely amazing and we felt so taken care of. I will be thinking of this place for a long time and cant wait to go back!

Attended a Filipino pop-up dinner and it was phenomenal. We were served 4 courses, 19 dishes and 3…read morecocktails. I never had Filipino food before so I enjoyed the experience. The Laurel is a spacious and beautiful restaurant. The staff are very professional and courteous. Decor is modern and chic. Food was executed well, coming out at good temperatures. As this was a pop-up dinner, I do want to return to try the restaurant's normal menu because I've only heard great things.

I travel weekly for work and typically fly... when I do, I like to hang out in airport lounges to…read morework and relax prior to my flight. When flying out of BDL recently I stopped in this Escape Lounge, which is like a "Centurion Lite" lounge. All the folks working here, especially the lovely young girl with the piercings at the bar were great! They were all so friendly and helpful, especially her. The lounge itself it actually a decent size, but was packed for the 3 hours I was in there. Thewy have lots of decent looking food on the buffet to try, but I didn't have any (wasn't hungry)... I also really needed to get work done and so I worked the entire time. I liked that there was plenty of seating that had outlets accessible to them so I could plug in. Overall, definitely one of the better Escape Lounges I've been to. I'll be back!

I came here for the first time today. Everything is clean and new. I'm very glad to have a…read morecomfortable place to stay while waiting for flights at Bradley now. This was a much needed upgrade! They have one of those fancy machines that makes different kinds of coffee drinks and also dispenses hot water and milk. They also have a regular coffee machine with several types of milk- including almond milk. Food options for breakfast included scrambled eggs, pork sausage, scrambled eggs with cheese and vegetarian sausage, country potatoes, fruit and pastries. The staff here seem pretty friendly and used dishes were picked up quickly. It was very quiet when I arrived at 7:30am but it got quite crowded in here around 9am. They have two single gender neutral bathrooms which were very clean. I'm thrilled to have this new lounge at Bradley!!

I've been a few times over the past few years and the food is always fabulous. Portion size is on…read morethe smaller side but really excellent quality. Tonight we had a pretty good spread across the menu and liked everything. Cocktails could be a little better, dessert was amazing (the rhubarb bar). The pace of food is a touch on the slow side but I think thats something the US should adapt more to - you want to go out to dinner and have a nice long enjoyable meal and not be rushed through it. Overall 5 starts - highly recommend!!!

Wow! Amazing restaurant I found on one of my overnights in Hartford Connecticut. If your looking…read morefor an excellent meal or tasting menu I highly recommend this spot. I was pleasantly blown away. I have been flying here for years for work but never discovered this hidden gym. Leave it to me I have been to some of the best restaurants around the world and this is top notch. I opted for the tasting menu and would recommend that. That way you can try multiple dishes. I'll post the menu when I had it and the photos of the food. Friendly staff and amazing food. What more can you ask for. And excellent wine pairing.