Restaurants

Agave Grill

Tableside guacamole & a long list of tequila star at this lively Mexican restaurant.

100 Allyn St #1418, Hartford, CT 06103

Phone: (860) 882-1557 | Web: agavehartford.com

Chez Est

Hartford’s only LGBTQ+ Restaurant, Bar and Cabaret featuring drag queens, DJs & karaoke.

458 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114

Phone: (860) 525-3243 | Web: chezest.com

Archie Moore’s Bar & Restaurant

Celebrated for Buffalo wings, this area chain also offers a full menu of bar food in basic pub digs.

39 N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492

Phone: (203) 265-7100 | Web: archiemoores.com

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Laskara Restaurant

Greece, Italy & Spain are all represented on the Mediterranean menu at this easygoing area staple.

295 Parker Farms Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492

Dolphin Bar

Trummbull Kitchen

Seafood headlines the eclectic menu at this casual, industrialchic eatery with a lively bar scene.

150 Trumbull St, Hartford, CT 06103

Pacifico

Nuevo-Latino seafood, tapas & popular mojitos in a colorful, two-story space with a lively bar.

220 College St, New Haven, CT 06510

Feng Chophouse

Upscale eatery offers creative sushi & a range of Southeast Asian cuisines in a sleek urban setting.

93 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103

Galaxy Diner-Restaurant

Old-fashioned operation since 1981 doling out hearty portions of American, Italian & Greek classics.

4241 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606

Coyote Flaco

Casual outpost offering familiar Mexican fare & margaritas in easygoing surrounds. 635 New Britain Ave, Hartford, CT 06106

Red Rock Tavern

Veteran, brick-lined hangout featuring late-night American grub & weekend brunch.

369 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106

Pop’s Family Restaurant

Modern family-run eatery offering a breakfast-to-dinner menu of classic American & Greek dishes.

134 Old Gate Ln, Milford, CT 06460

Apr 22

Connecticut Beer Fest

It wouldn’t be spring in Connecticut without the CT Beer Fest! This year the festival takes over the XL Center in Hartford. Come out for great day of brews from over 60 local breweries, plus great food trucks, vendors, and live music. Tickets at www.connecticut.beer/ctbeerfest2023.

Apr 27

International Food & Cultural Festival

This festival is not just about food, it’s about bringing communities together, showcasing different cultures, and celebrating the diversity of our community’s cultural dishes, traditions, arts, and values. Come and join other community members for the fun, exciting, tasty, and truly memorable experience. For more information, please visit artsinct.org

May 13-14

Dogwood Festival

Blooming dogwood trees, live music, and arts festival, and garden plant show and sale. Activities for all ages. The festival is always held Mothers Day weekend. Details at greenfieldhillchurch.com.

Jun 17

North Haven Pride

Come celebrate LGBTQI+ Pride in North Haven, CT! Enjoy entertainment, delicious food, and a variety of vendors. Visit www.northhavenpride.org.

Jun 23

West Hartford Pride

Live music, speakers, drag artists, vendors, food, kids activities, and tea dance. West Hartford Pride is an incredible month-long celebration ending in a festival day filled with joy, storytelling and opportunities to network and connect with family, friends and statewide resources. Visit westhartfordpride.org.

Jul 28-29

Midsummer Festival

Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival is a town-wide celebration of the arts. The festival kicks off Friday, July 28, on the lawn of the Florence Griswold Museum with live music. Saturday brings the Market En Plein Air, featuring flowers, fruits, vegetables, breads, fine cheeses, herbs and specialty foods in a setting modeled after outdoor markets in French villages. Original art is sold and visitors enjoy open galleries, author talks and sidewalk sales. Also on Saturday is the dog show and parade. Visit www.exploreoldlyme.com.

Aug 10-13

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival

Each summer outstanding local, regional and national bluegrass acts converge on the Podunk Stages and deliver an awesome festival experience. Visit ctvisit.com.

Aug 26

Connecticut Taco Festival

Join us at the Connecticut Taco Festival, providing CT’s Best Tacos for 6 years! Featuring live music, craft vendors, margaritas and cold beer, Birria Taco Contact, gourmet tacos, Lucha Libre Mexican Wresling, taco eating contact and kids zone. Find out more at eventbrite.com.

Sep 9

Hartford Pride

The annual Hartford Pride Fest and Concert is a family-centered event showcasing entertainment, food, local businesses, giveaways, activities, and numerous community organizations. Visit hartfordpride.org.

Oct 7

Oktoberfest

If you love sampling beers, tossing kegs, and listening to great music, you’re going to love the Oktober Fest at Powder Ridge! Beer sampling, live music,

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

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