#ct eats

CoraCora, West Hartford CT.

ARROZ NORTENO: Northern Peruvian-style cilantro rice. Mixed seafood, rice, green peas, red bell peppers, choclo; seasoned with a cilantro and Aji Amarillo base, topped with red onion salad.

CHAUFA Peruvian-style fried rice mixed with scallions, red bell peppers, chopped egg; all sauteed in wok with soy sauce and black tiger shrimp.

CoraCora is an authentic Peruvian restaurant. I have been wanted to try this restaurant for a few years now because my brother and sister in law rave about it. So for my Birthday dinner they took me there!!

They have happy hour, so we had to have some drinks and appetizers! For apps we got the Empanadas, Yuca Rellena, Rumba Chalaca and Tequenos which were delicious!

I ordered the ARROZ NORTENO Paella and it was delicious. This was one of the best Paellas I have ever had. The seafood was fresh, I loved the cilantro rice and the veggies added a freshness to the dish. I loved every bite!

We did get dessert, and I love churros so I was very pleased with this sweet treat. And they surprised me with a chocolate cake for my birthday!! They made me feel very special! 🥳

I would recommend @coracoract to anyone in the West Hartford area. The food was delicious, the services was great and you can tell the chefs put a lot of love into their food!!

Mainely Seafood and Deli, Putnam CT.

Are you a fan of Hot or Cold Lobster rolls? Well, at Mainely Seafood you can get both!

I got the Hot Lobster Roll because that is my favorite 🦞

The lobster was very fresh. I don’t think they gave you enough lobster in the roll, it was small. But, the bun was toasted perfectly, with a great crunch. It was buttered perfect, the butter with the lobster meat is so delicious. I wish it had a little lemon with it, for a hint of citrus. Overall it was a good roll, but I would try the cold lobster roll next just for comparison 🦞

The Courthouse Bar and Grille, Putnam CT.

I have reviewed @courthouse_b_g before and I gave it a good review.

I tried their lobster roll yesterday and it surprised me because it was delicious. I was expecting there to be a lot of mayo, but there wasn’t the #lobstertomayoratio was just right.

The lobster roll was made of Lobster meat lightly mixed with mayo, celery, and dill in a toasted roll atop a bed of lettuce. The dill on the lobster roll added a wonderful flavor to the roll. The dill made the roll extra fresh and the lobster was fresh lobster. The toasted roll was very crispy too which gave it a great crunch. There was a lot of meat on the roll too. Once again it was another delicious meal at The Courthouse! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is going into Putnam.

Black Dog Bar & Grill Putnam, CT.

The classic Fish and Chips! I love fish and Chips and sometimes you just have to go with what you know and love!

The fish and chips at @blackdogbargrille is made with fresh North Atlantic Haddock and is slightly battered. I really like how you can taste the Haddock through the batter and the fish just melts in your mouth. The batter is not too heavy.

The perfect bite for fish and chips is some fish with a fry or two with tartar sauce!!

The Shipwright’s Daughter, Mystic CT.

LOBSTER BENEDICT- Buttermilk Biscuit, Local Lobster, Smoked Chili Hollandaise

Mystic CT is one of my favorite small coastal towns in New England! I love going downtown to shop, walk around and grab lunch and cocktails. I also love Mystic Village, which is another shopping area in the town. The town always has events going on and it is a perfect place for a fun day trip or weekend getaway!

I had brunch at The Shipwright’s Daughter in downtown Mystic and the restaurant was so very nice. I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant and the decor was adorable. This restaurant is a great place to get good food and enjoy everyone’s company!

The Lobster Benedict was very good. The buttermilk biscuits crispy and added a great flavor to the lobster, egg and sauce. The lobster was fresh and tasted delicious but I don’t think they had enough lobster on the dish. I thought for the price there should have been more lobster. But, over all my dish was delicious 🦞

The blistered Shishitos with Togarashi Saucea and Lemon Powder were very delicious. I love these peppers and they were some of the best I have had.

The show stopper was the delicious potatoes. The potatoes are made with chicken fat and they were some of the best potatoes I have ever had.

Over all my brunch was delicious 😋

S&P Oyster Restaurant & Bar, Mystic CT.

Colossal Shrimp & Sea Scallops-

wood grilled, green chili sauce, pecorino romano poblano polenta, grilled asparagus

S&P Oyster Restaurant & Bar is located right in downtown Mystic on the Mystic River. Mystic is one of my favorite coastal towns in New England. It is a beautiful town with a lot of shops, restaurants and bars. Each season they offer festivals and activities for the whole family to enjoy!

The shrimp and sea scallop dish at S&P was almost too pretty to eat 😉 But of course we were there for the food not just the pictures! The Shrimp and Scallops were nice and fresh and they melted in your mouth when you ate them. The scallops were just breaking apart with my fork and were very tender. The polenta was a great pair with the seafood and asparagus, adding a different texture to the dish. The green chili sauce tied all the great taste together. It helped the taste of the polenta stand out with all the delicious of the seafood. This was my first experience at S&P but I can’t wait to go back and try more, probably the crab!