RESTAURANT GUIDE

Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant Homestyle Ethiopian cuisine, with some vegetarian dishes, served in a spare, homey setting. 176 Temple Street, New Haven, CT

Tarantino Restaurant & Bar High-end, family-owned Italian mainstay turning out traditional entrees in a buzzing space. 30 Railroad Place, Westport, CT

Trumbull Kitchen Seafood headlines the eclectic menu at this casual, industrial-chic eatery with a lively bar scene. 150 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT

Donovan’s Reef Restaurant American restaurant/tavern housed in rustic, brick-&-beam environs of the 1800s Branford Lock Works. Lockworks Square 1212, Main Street, Branford, CT

ZINC New Haven New American farm-to-table cuisine with a slight Asian slant in sleek, chic decor with a bar. 964 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT

Finalmente Trattoria This snug bistro draws theatergoers & locals with creative Italian cuisine & a warm ambiance. 165 Post Road E, Westport, CT Home American comfort food & local beers offered in an inviting setting styled like a living room. 1114 Main Street, Branford, CT Tha Capital Grille Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting. 44 Front Street, Hartford, CT

ON20 Acclaimed New American fare in an elegant, urbane space on the 20th floor with city & river views. 400 Columbus Blvd One State Street Building, Hartford, CT 06103

Assaggio Tiny trattoria serving upmarket Northern Italian fare in an intimate, dimly lit interior & patio. 168 Montowese Street, Branford, CT

The Whelk Upmarket choice featuring sustainable seafood & local produce in an airy room with outdoor seating. 575 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill Seafood eatery perched on New Haven Harbor offering steaks, water views & a seasonal deck. 100 S Water Street, New Haven, CT