Twice a year the Greater Hartford Arts Council sponsors the Taste of Hartford, where area restaurants offer a three-course menu for the price of whatever year it is (i.e. $20.11 per person) Considering that the price per person for Boston's restaurant week is usually around $30, not only is this a great deal but it also gets people who might normally go to the Olive Garden to actually eat in Hartford. And while I often gripe about the lack of things going on in the city of my birth, Hartford has always had great restaurants that deserve more credit than they get. Normally, it lasts a week but it's just been extended until January 30th. This isn't that surprising. It's always really popular and, sadly, it's the only time of year many people bother to go to Hartford.
The best thing to do is scout out the menus posted on the Greater Hartford Arts Council's website before you go anywhere as not all tasting menus are the same. Most of the participating restaurants do a great job for the price, but there's always one or two that slack off.
This year I went to Trumbull Kitchen and Feng Asian Bistro. I've eat at Feng before and not only is the food excellent but it provides a 'dining experience' comparable to places in much bigger cities. It also had one of the best menus I've ever had for the Taste of Hartford (TK was good too, but the photos didn't come out that great)
Behold:
King Salmon with Black Truffles
Sushi and Sashimi with Yummy Roll
Creme Brulee with Meyer Lemon and LavenderAlright, now I'm off to see The King's Speech!
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