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Best After Hours Place
Gotham Citi130 Crown Street,New Haven
(203) 498-2484
Gotham is the hottest Hartford club by far and stays open the latest. It's the place to be after everything
else closes. Drop-dead hipness!
Best Cheap Date
Close Harbor Seafood959 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville
(860) 621-7334
It’s actually a fish and seafood market, but also has eat-in
or takeout meals. Really fresh seafood, cooked to perfection!
Reasonable and delicious daily specials.
Best Club
The Midnight Sun Cafe7 Water Street,Torrington
(860) 489-3116
A cool little hole in the wall up in Torrington. They
have live Rock music on weekends and no cover charge.
Just around the corner from the Warner Theatre.
Best Creative Date
Dinosaur State Park
400 West Street,Rocky Hill
(860) 529-8423
Beneath the dome, there’s an exceptional display of early
Jurassic fossil tracks that were made 200 million years ago.
Outside are more than two miles of nature trails.
Best Place for a Laugh
City Steam Brewery942 Main Street, Hartford
(860) 525-1600
Offering a pleasant change, City Steam presents the Brew Ha Ha Comedy
Club that hosts some of today’s hottest comics. These
weekend performances are popular, so reservations are
advised.
Best Place for Coffee and Dessert
Daybreak Coffee Roasters, Inc.2377 Main Street,Glastonbury
(860) 657-4466
Daybreak roasts its own coffee in small batches to ensure
quality and freshness. Nibble on a homemade pastry with your date at the
espresso bar with a cup of coffee, tea or an espresso.
Best Place To Buy a Gift
Honore Gallery995 Farmington Ave # B,West Hartford
(860) 232-3306
The unusual is usual at Honore. There is something for
everyone here and whatever it is, chances are you won’t see it anywhere
else. The service is delightful and make shopping fun.
Best Restaurant for a Second Dinner Date
Bee & Thistle Inn100 Lyme Street,Old Lyme
(800) 622-4946
Impress your date with a wondrous dinner at the Bee &
Thistle. Superb cuisine, attentive service, lovely surroundings
and extremely romantic!
Best Restaurant for First Dinner Date
Bella Nadia
764 East Main Street,Branford
(203) 481-5170
Bella Nadia is a great secret hideaway that no one knows
about! Romantic and reasonable!
The Saybrook Point Inn and Spa2 Bridge Street,Saybrook
(860) 395-2000
With its laid-back atmosphere and superior hospitality, the
Inn is the place to get to know each other over brunch. Excellent
food and service with a beautiful view of the water.
Best Special Occasion Restaurant
Cavey’s45 E.Center Street,Manchester
(860) 643-2751
Owned by the same family for several generations, Cavey’s
French restaurant has simply the best in cuisine and ambiance in Hartford.
Marriage proposals often take place here. Divine.
TOP FIVE DATES
Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough117 Pearl Street,Groton
(860) 536-7719
Have lunch or dinner outdoors on the Mystic River or sit at
a picnic table and watch the boats go by. You'll find only the freshest
lobster here. Bring your own champagne, breathe
deeply and relax.
Mark Twain House351 Farmington Ave., Hartford
(860) 247-0998
Admit it, you’ve never been there. It’s a great place to take a date, and don't worry about creating conversation; the
house will give you a lot to talk about. Guided
tours are offered.
The Carousel in Bushnell ParkBushnell Park,downtown Hartford
(860) 585-5411
On a beautiful day, spend some time being a kid again and ride on the jewel
of downtown Hartford. The most fun you’ll ever get for
50 cents. Next see what’s showing at the Pump
House Gallery.
The Peabody Museum of Natural History170 Whitney Avenue,New Haven
(203) 432-5050
A glorious adventure on a winter’s afternoon. A big
museum with a cozy feeling. A place to wander
around and whisper into each other’s ear. Then
have pizza at Pepe’s or Sally’s.
The West Hartford ReservoirFarmington Avenue,West Hartford
1.5 miles from West Hartford Center
Not far from downtown Hartford lies a beautiful
getaway spot. Pack a picnic, meander the trails, sit by
the water and watch the sun set. Serenity and beauty.
