Black Eyed Sally’s (Hartford, CT):

 Black Eyed Sally’s (Hartford, CT):

Can we say delicious? A hidden gem in the downtown city of Hartford, CT, this cajun bbq blues restaurant/ bar has the right stuff. Its situated right near the park on the eastern side of downtown. Perfect for those who are looking for a happening place for a good hardy meal and an adventure.

The Ruben and Bleu Cheese Burger- is a monster of a burger with everything that makes this a fancy man burger. Delicious aged blue cheese with carmelized onions, and all the fixings. Who could ask for more right? But wait, add on a side of their potato skins or sweet potato fries and you might be in a little place called heaven! Yum!

Pulled Pork Sandwich- Fresh, bbq with either a hint of pineapple, hint of spice, or a full on burn your noise hairs spicy. These sandwiches are full moist, with fresh buns and either a side salad or fries to help cleanse the palate and make you begging for some of their homemade pecan pie.

Side of Mac & Cheese- $3.00

OH MY! Seriously delicious with the cream, grated cheese, and buttered bread crumbs. This is a treat that Paula Dean would even say, "Damn that be good!" Order the full dinner version with bacon, broccoli, and a full bodied beer and you will be as fit as a king.

(4.75 out of 5 stars ***1/2) BBQ/ Cajun- other than putting a bunk in the back and giving me beer on a discount pure heavenly goodness. YUM!

Black Eye Sally's
350 Asylum St
Hartford, CT, 06103
860-278-Ribs (7427)

High Horse (Amherst, MA)

 

 

 High Horse restaurant and bar sits at what used to be the ABC Brew company which moved last fall to open up space for this new and exciting establishment. The restaurant/ bar sits on the main street of the college town of Amherst, MA. It has a small outdoor seating and the general theme is dark rogue and earthen. I ventured over one Saturday afternoon and decided to try the house salad with a side of chicken ($5 for the salad with an additional $2 to add the chicken.) I was pleasantly surprised to find it full of colorful life. I decided to try out the bar as well, I was out sitting on the patio with a light breeze. I went with ordering a mojito. It was way too strong for me but the waiter brought by a cup of limes that help to dilute it down to the point of partaking.

Jon came over after a class and decided to explore the house burger with sweet potato fries.The server (great service!!!) brought by an addition side of fresh greens & fixings, as the burger was brought to the table completely naked (only the meat and the bun), there was no dressing, cheese, or fixings of any kind. The bun reminded us of a croissant yet it had a hardier consistency which complimented the freshness of the rest . The sweet potatoes were okay, but they needed to be cooked about 1-2 minutes longer to give them a hardier crisp.   

Great Beer selection....definitely concentrated around the college atmosphere

(4 Stars ****)- Organic Farm Fresh and Bar foods- Full Bar- dine in/ Take-out

High Horse

24 N Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002

(413) 230-3034

Hours:

Mon-Thu 4 pm - 1 am

Fri-Sun 1 pm - 1 am