• About
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Reviews & Giveaways
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact
    • Work with Me
  • Experiences
  • Outside the Pantry
    • Books
    • Connecticut
    • Disney
    • Garden
    • Life
    • Mental Health
    • Mom Ruins It All
    • Poetry
    • Seen On…
    • Travel
      • Connecticut
      • New York
  • Press
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers/Starters
    • Bacon
    • Basics/Staples
    • Beverages
    • Bread
    • Breakfast/Brunch
    • Brownies/Cookies/Bars
    • Cake/Cupcakes
    • Candy
    • Canning/Preserving
    • Cheese
    • Frostings/Fillings
    • Ice Cream/Frozen Desserts/Accompaniments
    • Gluten Free
    • Main Course
    • Meat
    • Paleo
    • Pies & Other Desserts
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches/Wraps
    • Sauces/Syrups/Spreads
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups
    • Vegetarian
  • Tips & Terminology
Poet in the Pantry

restaurant

Eating Connecticut: Ocho Cafe Tacos & Tequila

September 15, 2017 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry Leave a Comment
A flaming margarita at Ocho Cafe Tacos & Tequila, West Hartford, Connecticut

Disclosure: I was a guest of Ocho Cafe Tacos & Tequila at a recent event where they invited local influencers to taste a sampling of their menu. All photos and opinions remain my own. At the convergence of Route 44/Albany Avenue and Route 218/North Main Street in West Hartford, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Bishop’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: Connecticut, Eating Connecticut, Food, Local, Sponsored Tagged: Connecticut, food, Ocho Cafe, restaurant, sponsored, West Hartford

Connecticut: Ritz Crystal Room at Remember When

May 22, 2016 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry 1 Comment
The Ritz Cafe is a more casual dining experience on the first floor of Remember When in Torrington, CT

In the heart of Torrington lies a secret hiding in plain sight. Those who are acquainted with it have been enjoying its bounty for years. Those who walk on by have no idea the gem they’ve overlooked. Today, I hope to illuminate you all, because sometimes secrets just aren’t meant to be kept. Remember When … [Read more…]

Posted in: Connecticut, Local Tagged: Connecticut, local, Remember When, restaurant, Ritz Cafe, Ritz Crystal Room, Torrington

Eating Connecticut: Brownstone Cafe, West Hartford

June 5, 2014 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry 3 Comments
Pyrito Brownstone Cafe West Hartford Connecticut - poet in the pantry

Disclosure: I was invited to a media happy hour at Brownstone Cafe, sponsored by them. All photos and opinions remain my own. When you think of West Hartford, you probably think of one of two places: Blue Back or the downtown area. Both have a variety of dining options, but there’s more to West Hartford. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Connecticut, Eating Connecticut, Food, Local, Sponsored Tagged: Connecticut, food, local, restaurant, sponsored

Eating Connecticut: A Taste of It All at A Taste in Simsbury 2013

August 30, 2013 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry 5 Comments
Look at that burger tower from Plan B Burger Bar!

Thursday night was no ordinary evening. Instead of settling down on the couch to help the wee ones with their homework, I was given the opportunity to have a much more glitzy evening. I was the lucky recipient of a ticket to A Taste in Simsbury, courtesy of my boss and his lovely wife, and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Connecticut, Eating Connecticut, Events, Food, Local Tagged: Connecticut, event, events, food, local, restaurant

Eating Connecticut: Plan B is a Plan A

November 13, 2012 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry 4 Comments
Plan B Simsbury - poet in the pantry

I love that there are so many delicious options for dining out on my lunch break. The area where I work has a wide variety of cuisines to choose from–heck, one plaza has Indian, Chinese, pizza, and sandwiches, all in one stop!–making it the ideal place to burn off an hour in the middle of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Connecticut, Eating Connecticut, Food, Local Tagged: Connecticut, food, local, restaurant, review
1 2 Next »

Welcome!

poet in the pantry Thank you for following along on my journey through food, fun, and fantastic locations, both local and across the continent!

Search Me:

What I’m Talking About

Travel Back in Time

Popular Posts

  • Guinness Whoopie Pies with Irish Cream Filling
  • Canadian Bacon and Cheese Savory Tarts
  • Strawberry Mint Tequila Smash Cocktail
  • 5 Things You Should Pack for Disney, But Probably Won't Think Of
  • 5 Things I Would Do Differently Next Time I Visit Disney World
  • Irish Nachos: Because You Need Something to Go with Your Guinness!
  • Sausage Kale Potato Casserole
  • Pirate's Booty Call Cocktail
  • Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Salted Whiskey Caramel Corn

Copyright © 2023 Poet in the Pantry.

Omega WordPress Theme by ThemeHall