I really like Ficara's. Great little family owned place. But a huge word of warning, it is slow. Be prepared for a long drawn out meal. A must app is the Mozzarella in Carrozza, it's like a pie of fried cheese and sauce.

Did you try anything that you recommend?

Isn't is just semantics? I thought North American Bison were pretty much eliminated and European Bison were introducted to rebuild the herds. That aside, I love buffalo/bison meat. It is very easy to over cook because of the low fat content. Favorite burget to make is buffalo plus either beef fat or some ground pork (like a three to one ratio); grilled to med-rare, add a sharp smoked cheddar. Lovely.

Don't waste your money or gas!

I agree with the Modern Italilan Bakery in Hartford for all things Italian (Mozzicato's for Cakes and Cookies), followed by Neil's in Wallingford, make a quick stop in hamden to get donuts from Whitney Donut (to compare to Neil's) and Bread and Chocolate, then ending at Marolaine's in New Haven (French Pastry), and Lucibello's in New Haven.
http://www.marjolainepastry.com/

I am just returning from a nice visit to FL and while there ate at Billie's Burger which is strangely located inside Spessard Holland beach area. Great sandwiches, fries, and service. This is a take out place on the beach, nothing fancy. Wooden picnic benches and umbrellas. The food was reasonably priced. Bread was made in house. Fries were cooked when ordered. Plus, free WiFi.

I was in Whole Foods Glastonbury yesterday and noticed that they had whole wild caught shrimp with the heds on. They looked good. I would say they were a nice large shrimp. Sorry, I cannot remember the whole per pound cost, but I want to say $12 or something in that range.

Good Luck!

I am going to second the vote for Lucibello's. Love to stop here and pick up anything.

Anyone try Red yet? It opened on Valentine's weekend.

Any luck? #1 FishMarket has them from time to time. You may want to try the Asian market in New Haven on Orange St by Nica and Miso. They will have shrimp on occasian. I would recommend the Hong Kong market on whitney in New haven, but I dislike them. But they have a nice selection.

I am really REALLY late to this thread. But I love the Breakfast Nook. I have been there with the wife a couple of times. Townhouse is decent. If you are headed to New Haven what about the Pantry on State St.

I agree with EastRocker. It has some great items, but there is a bit of sticker shock. J-Mart is a great asian market. My suggestion is when you are eating at Skappo ask if the item is avaliable in the market, then go get that one item

Nice. Well, raccoon or chipmunk I hope it is good/authentic. I look forward to a new lunch place in downtown Hartford.

Unfortunately, Dozo closed. It was fantastic and I am going to miss it. There is a new noodle shop openning on Pratt St in downtown Hartford. I just saw the sign today.