Restaurant MONTH at Foxwoods CT

It's Restaurant Month at Foxwoods Resort in CT!

That's right, you heard correctly the first annual Restaurant MONTH is taking place at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut! From September 8th through September 30th nine restaurants will be serving up a prix fixe menu for dinner!

In no particular order...here's what's in store for you at Foxwoods!

Al Dente Restaurant

There’s a reason everyone has a favorite Italian restaurant. When you find a place that puts the freshest ingredients in the hands of a skilled and seasoned chef, you get cuisine that keeps you coming back for more. With a dedication to the classics and a passion for new creations, Al Dente is sure to become your numero uno.Chef de Cuisine David Brai oversees the creation of the Italian favorites served at Foxwoods Resort Casino’s Al Dente restaurant.  Featuring the best dishes from all of Italy, Chef David’s menu offers gourmet Italian cuisine with a sophisticated flair. 

Here's what Al Dente has to offer for Foxwoods Restaurant Month!

Cedars Restaurant

Foxwoods’ signature steakhouse serves up tradition and originality in equally large portions. Pull up a chair and enjoy hearty American classics made from the best beef, poultry and local seafood available. Or try a new take on some old favorites. You’ll find that steak isn’t the only thing they do well! Chef Eric Post of Cedars Restaurant began his culinary career at the Fisherman Restaurant & Lounge in scenic Noank, CT.  He worked there as a Lead Cook for 7 years before joining Foxwoods Resort Casino in December of 1992.

Here's what Cedars Restaurant has to offer for Foxwoods Restaurant Month!

David Burke Prime Restaurant

Vibrant and vast, Prime features classic and creative preparations of the world’s finest steaks, aged in an on-premises patented salt-brick aging room, as well as seafood, chops and more. In a rock & roll atmosphere, with a world renowned 3,000-bottle wine tower and professional and knowledgeable service, Prime will ensure the most remarkable dining experience. 

Here's what David Burke Prime Restaurant has to offer for Foxwoods Restaurant Month!

Golden Dragon Restaurant

This isn’t your typical Chinese restaurant. With a menu featuring delectable items like rice congee, barbecue, noodle dishes and even a cuttlefish entrée, you’ll have a hard time going back to your old take-out place. 

Here's what Golden Dragon Restaurant has to offer for Foxwoods Restaurant Week!

High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge

High Rollers can be characterized by the retro-chic feel of a bowling alley complete with glamorous Las Vegas style décor and 21st century cutting edge technology. Experience High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge for Yourself & Roll in Style.

Here's what the High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge is offering for Foxwoods Restaurant Month!

Paragon Restaurant

Most restaurants would be thrilled to earn one AAA Four Diamond Award of Excellence. Paragon has earned that distinction for eleven straight years and counting. In fact, they’re one of only six restaurants in the whole state to accomplish that feat. Enjoy seasonal menus, daily market offerings and expertly crafted cocktails. Live nightly piano adds just the right atmosphere for your meal. 

Here's what Paragon Restaurant will be offering for Foxwoods Restaurant Month!

Red Lantern

It’s not so much a restaurant as it is an unparalleled sensory experience. Like its sister location in Boston, Red Lantern offers exquisite Asian fare in an ultra-luxe setting. Visitors enter through oversized, red ceremonial doors and are greeted by a wraparound leather couch, high-back and tufted club chairs and an assortment of acupuncture lamp statues. Not to mention the 66 red lanterns hanging overhead. An open kitchen allows you to watch as chefs prepare delicacies from the Far East while a full sushi counter and lounge area cultivate a more social dining environment. Come and enjoy the East Coast version of the Far East.

Here's what Red Lantern will be offering for Foxwoods Restaurant Week!

The Scorpion Bar

From the wrought iron windows to the imported Mexican crosses, let The Scorpion Bar transport you to another time and place. If your looking for authentic and innovative Mexican-inspired cuisine, an assortment of the best tequilas, and an energetic environment with great rock and roll music, you’ve come to the right place.

Here's what The Scorpion Bar will be offering for Foxwoods Restaurant Month!

Veranda Cafe

There’s something wonderful about enjoying the beauty of a New England forest. Sit down to a meal at the Veranda Café and you’ll have a view of the Connecticut woods that is both stunning and inspiring. It is truly a treat for all the senses.

Here's what Veranda Cafe will be offering for Foxwoods Restaurant Month!

With so many great restaurants, it's no wonder it's a Restaurant MONTH! 

Enjoy the fun at Foxwoods!

Foxwoods Resort and Casino

350 Trolley Line Boulevard

Mashantucket, CT 06338-3777 

1-800-369-9663

http://www.foxwoods.com/dining/

Here's a preview of some of the items to be had 

Link: Foxwoods Restaurant Month Photo Album

Harvest Wine Bar in New Haven CT for NHRW Spring 2015

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For New Haven's Restaurant Week Spring 2015 we headed out to Harvest Wine Bar on Chapel Street in the Elm City!

I love restaurant weeks! Three course dinners for only $32.00 is a win-win in my book!

What was especially nice about Harvest's offerings were the wide variety of offerings to choose from!  Each of the three courses that were offered had at least five or more selections to  select.

The cowboy and I were able to join friends Wendy and Greg from CTLifestyles.com for a night out on the town. After settling in with cocktails (I ordered the Flirtini pictured above) we started with our first course of appetizers.

Appetizers

Grilled Calamari crispy fried tentacles, jalapenos, cilantro, whipped avocado (L)

Macaroni and Cheesecavatelli, cabot white cheddar, toasted bread crumbs (top right)
Crispy Artichoke Salad lemon aioli, jalapenos, cilantro, red onions, ricotta salata (R middle)
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad parmesan risotto cake, truffle vinaigrett (bottom right)

Each appetizer was so good! My calamari with the whipped avocado tempered the heat from the jalapenos and was cooked to perfection!

For dinner we had everything from seafood to steak to burgers!

For my selection (see below) I ordered this AMAZING Hangar Steak served with Parmesan Truffle Fries, Seared Asparagus, and a Green Peppercorn Sauce.

The Harvest Hangar Steak

Yup! Every bit as scrumptious as it looks!

Moving on to our final dessert course (somehow we found room!) we went for a little of the sweet stuff in a big way! The cowboy and I both went with the flourless brownie sundae and Wendy and Greg went with the Nutella Crepe and Blood Orange Sorbet.

Desserts at Harvest Wine Bar
Flourless Brownie Sundae (L)
Nutella Crepe (Top Right)
Blood Orange Sorbet (Bottom Right)

While waiting for coffee I surveyed the roomy restaurant and adjoining cocktail lounge.

And I love the open concept kitchen where you can get a peek at ALL the delicious food!

We all loved Harvest Wine Bar and can't wait to return this summer to enjoy the patio and some more great food!

Harvest Wine Bar
1104 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06510

203.777.2500
http://harvestwinebar.com/


For more pictures from my dinner at Harvest visit the Home Place facebook page HERE

Disclaimer: We were invited to Harvest Wine Bar by members of their management team. However, all opinions expressed herein are entirely our own.