I'm visiting Hartford 7/9-7/21 suggestions on restaurants?

Hi Everyone! I am attending a training in downtown Hartford 7/9-7/21. I actually lived in New Haven from 1987-89. Iit has been a long time since I last visited Hartford. I am 4 mos. post op. and can eat almost anything, but chicken. I do best eating sushi, and shrimp or steak, like filet. works well also. Do you have any good places to suggest eating out? I am staying on Trumbull St. We have a few nights during the training where dinner is on our own, so I wanted an idea of what may be good. A friend of mine mentioned Peppercorns as possibility for one of the nights. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Rebecca from Atlanta

Rebecca, There are many places to eat in that area, and all within walking distance of Trumbull St. as well. Hot Tomato's--1 Union Place (by train station) Max Downtown--185 Asylum St (a tad pricey like Peppercorns) McKinnons Pub--114 Asylum St Black Eyed Sally's-- 350 Asylum St Bourbon St--70 Union Place Mayor Mikes-- 283 Asylum St These are just a few. There are many more, as you will see just walking around. Also check out the Greater Hartfor Jazz Fest from the 14-16 at Bushnell Park. Check out www.hartford.com for more info on restaurants etc. have fun coming to hartford, you'll have fun at night!!

there are several good sushi restaurants in the area- on eis right on Farmington Ave in West Hartford-I can't think of the name but Iwill look it up for you.

Walking Distance: Spris (italian, believe has an outdoor patio) Max Downtown, Agave Grill (mexican), Hot Tomatos (italian) and Trumbull Kitchen, Pastis (great continental French), Mayor Mikes (general bar scene and pub food) Black Eyed Sallys (but only if you're into Cajun) There is a Morton's (famous $$ steakhouse chain) on Main. Unfortuantely- can't think of ANY Japanese rest. in Hartford. Worth a cab ride: Churrascaria Braza (Brazilian steak house- great outdoor patio), Chale Ipanema (excellent small Brazilian/Portugese rest. often has entertainers), Wood & Tap (great pub atmosphere, outdoor patio) Also worth a cab ride: Take a cab to West Hartford center one fine weather evening and walk around the shops. Almost any restaurant down there is good, Elbow Room, Max Oyster, and so many others to enjoy) Enjoy your stay- If you're lookinf for more info, try: CTnow.com Lisa C

Oh Wait! Koji on Aslyum Ave is walking distance. They just opened last fall. Good place for sushi, yakitori, etc.

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions. I can't wait to try some of them! Rebecca

Higashi in South Windsor is good - so is Saporros in Rocky Hill, never tried Kojis will have to get hubby to take me there one of these days....sushi- sashimi you got me rolling on that kick and I ended picking up some to go....it makes a really good protein choice- and the rice goes to charity LOL- the chickens........I have only just gone back to it myself after a long hiatus, I forgot how good it tastes.

I vote Trumbull Kitchen or any of the Maxx Group restaurants.....YUM! You can't go wrong there! http://maxrestaurantgroup.com/locations/tk_index.php

You might also want to try Morty & Mings (jewish deli/chinese) http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/dining.jhtml;jsessionid=I2KJZW5FI50UWCSGBI12VCQKIYFCVUUC?ctyhocn=HFDHHHF Or for Mexican, the Agave Grill....guacamole made fresh tableside! http://www.agavehartford.com/