Carbone’s will be launching a new ad campaign on May 21, and we had a full house Wednesday morning shooting video. We enlisted the help of some of Carbone’s closest family and friends to fill up the dining room. Check out these behind the scenes pictures from the shoot, and keep an eye out for our commercials starting Monday, May 21.
There are lots of upcoming events at Carbone’s Ristorante; we think there is something for everyone! Please check out our upcoming events and as always call 860-296-9646 for reservations or more information.
Wine Bin Restocking Party – On Thursday, May 3 we will be hosting a Wine Bin Stocking Party exclusively for our wine bin members and two guests. This includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting featuring Brescome Barton, World Wide Wines, Hartley and Parker, Allan S. Goodman, and Connecticut Distributors. If you are not a member but looking to become one, contact us about attending the event. Members, if your guest signs up for a wine bin at the event, you will receive a $100 wine credit.
Mother’s Day – Treat your mom to something special! Carbone’s is opening on Sunday, May 13 in honor of Mother’s Day. In addition to our regular menu, we will be offering a 3-course fixed price menu. Check out the menu online here.
Cigar and Scotch Social – Mix and mingle at Carbone’s Ristorante’s 9th Annual Cigar and Scotch Social under the stars on Thursday, June 14th! The event will be co-honorary chaired by Paul Pasqualoni, head UConn football coach, and Colin Cowherd of ESPN’s The Herd. It will be a fantastic night of fine wines, boutique beers, aged single malt scotches, cigars, great music and Carbone’s Ristorante’s award winning authentic old world cuisine. Tickets are on sale now, and a portion of the proceeds benefit the Petit Family Foundation. Consider this your official “Save the Date!”
We are also proud to announce that we’ve have won “Best of Hartford- Italian” in Hartford Magazine. Results were released in the current issue MARCH 2012 VOL. X, NO.3. Thanks to all our friends that voted for us!
Spring has arrived and summer is right around the corner! Carbone’s has a variety of delicious options for our health conscious diners on our recently revise Mediterranean Menu. Don’t sacrifice great taste for healthy food. Check it out here!
We are also very excited to let you know that Carbone’s was named “Best Catering” in the Hartford Advocate’s Best of 2012 Reader’s Poll. Thanks to all that voted!
Carbone’s Ristorante was proud to host another successful event this past Wednesday evening. The event, the Cakebread Cellars Wine Dinner, was a members only, sold out event for our Wine Bin Club. Corks were popped at 5:30pm, followed by a speech from a representative of the Cakebread winery and a delicious 6-course meal prepared by Chef Vinnie and Chef Paul. Each course was perfectly paired with one of Cakebread Cellars’ finest wines.
To see the entire menu from the event, click here cakebread menu.
If you are interested in learning more about the wine bin club at Carbone’s Ristorante, please contact us 860-296-9646.
Carbone’s Ristorante is up and running on Facebook and Twitter. We would love to connect with you on our social networks; we’ll be posting about specials, upcoming events, and a few different projects we are working on. Stay tuned with us for valuable information and exciting announcements.
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By popular demand, here is a recipe for one of the dishes featured on our Taste of Hartford Winter 2012 menu. Enjoy!
SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO WITH CAPELLINI
Amounts are approximated for two servings
You will need:
Extra virgin olive oil heated to med. high heat in a sauté pan.
6 Three gulf coast shrimp, peeled, deveined & washed.
1 oz. chopped white or red onion.
1 oz. hot pickled cherry peppers, chopped fine.
2 cloves whole roasted garlic.
3 oz. white or sherry wine.
2-3 whole san marsano tomatos (canned)
5 oz. prepared marinara sauce.
3 oz. clam or seafood juice (canned)
2-3 leaves fresh basil, julienned
pinch fresh ground black pepper
pinch kosher salt (optional)
6 oz. Angel Hair (capellini) pasta, cooked al dente.
What to do:
Options:
This dish can be made without the hot peppers for mild tastes, or add hot pepper seed for a hotter dish.
The Taste of Hartford is back!
Due to the overwhelming response to last year’s event, the Greater Hartford Arts Council and the Hartford Advocate have teamed up with local restaurants again, to bring you not one week, but TWO weeks of awesome menus filled with classic dishes, for the special price of just $20.12 per three-course meal. (Does not include beverages, tax and 20% gratuity.)
Last year Carbone’s Taste of Hartford menu was voted ‘Best’ by Hartford Magazine readers. Make your reservation now, and to see why.
Carbone’s special Taste of Hartford menu is only $20.12 per three-course meal, and will be served Monday, January 23 thru Saturday, February 4, from 4:00 P.M. to close (Closed Sundays). Regular menu is also being offered. Click here for the complete Taste of Hartford Winter 2012 menu.
Reservations are strongly recommended, as we anticipate a full house many of the nights.
Carbone's Bar Manager Paul Kelley serves up top notch drinks. Pictured here is his famous Pistachio Martini
Looking to add a little pizazz to your next party? Our very own Paul Kelley, shares two cocktail recipes that are sure to impress your guests. And if you want to test them before you commit, stop by Carbone’s and Paul will show you how it’s done. If you’ve tried them before, leave a comment below and let us know what you think.
Pistachio Martini
Stoli vanilla
Goldshlaager splash
Ameretto splash
Frangelico splash
Midori splash
Cream splash
Shake and serve
Prosecco Pomegranate Martini
Prosecco
Fresh pomegranate syrup
Grand Marnier
Squeeze of fresh lime
Stir, serve, and enjoy!
Cheers!
Ever wish you had an endless supply of your favorite wines stashed in a private bin just for you and your guests, at your favorite restaurant? At Carbone’s you can have your very own private wine bin, so you know you’ll always be able to enjoy your own, hand selected wines at your leisure. Our wine bin holders also enjoy exclusive wine tasting events twice a year, where they pair trendy and classic wines with some favorite Carbone’s dishes, while restocking their bins.
Enjoy the slide show of pictures above, from our October 2011 Wine Tasting, where some of Carbone’s ‘finest’ gathered to taste and celebrate.
Call Karen Crossman or Paul Kelley at 860-296-9646 with questions regarding your own wine bin at Carbone’s. It makes a great gift for someone special, too. Cheers!
