Hartford and the Connecticut River Valley Restaurants

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  • 1. Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre

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    The post-and-beam buildings of Comstock Ferre & Co., the country's oldest continuously operating seed company (founded in 1820), is now home to a "seed-to-plate" natural foods café. It's open all day for wraps, toasts, soup, salad, juices, coffee, tea, and smoothies. You can also purchase heirloom seeds, groceries, and gardening supplies.

    263 Main St., Wethersfield, Connecticut, 06109, USA
    860-257–2790

    Known For

    • Locally roasted coffee and espresso
    • Fresh-baked pastries and breads
    • Organic juices (red, green, or orange, depending on the ingredients)

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner
  • 2. Mozzicato De Pasquale's Bakery & Pastry Shop

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    Located on Franklin Avenue in Hartford's Little Italy neighborhood, this shop serves delectable Italian pastries in the bakery and espresso, cappuccino, and gelato in The Caffé.

    329 Franklin Ave., Hartford, Connecticut, 06114, USA
    860-296–0426

    Known For

    • Cookie platters to take home or gift
    • Authentic Italian atmosphere
    • Full liquor bar, too
  • 3. O'Rourke's Diner

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    This glass-and-steel classic is the place to go for top-notch diner fare, including creative specialties like the omelet stuffed with roasted portobello mushrooms, Brie, and asparagus. Arrive early for lunch, as the line often files right out the door and the place closes at 1 pm!

    728 Main St., Middletown, Connecticut, 06457, USA
    860-346–6101

    Known For

    • Steamed cheeseburgers—a favorite since 1941 but not available on weekends
    • Irish dishes, like bangers, colcannon, and Irish stew
    • Breakfast served 6 am–1 pm

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No dinner.
  • 4. Trumbull Kitchen

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    Upbeat, hip, and casual, Trumbull Kitchen is the place to see and be seen. A loft-style dining area with leather-clad walls overlooks the action below where an eclectic menu features selections like seared Point Judith scallops, pan-seared salmon, brick-pressed chicken, and truffled onion burger, or a "stone pie" (pizza).

    150 Trumbull St., Hartford, Connecticut, 06103, USA
    860-493–7412

    Known For

    • The place to see and be seen
    • Something for everyone, even the kids
    • Convenient to the XL Center and nearby theaters

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Sun.
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