In August, Catering by Carbone’s was the official caterer of the Women’s Tennis Association event the New Haven Open at Yale. Our staff worked endless hours in preparation, and we had about 100 employees daily to help serve sponsorship suites, an on site restaurant The Racquet Club, drink and snack carts, two concession stands, the Players Club, and private events held at the various entertainment tents.

After the tournament ended, focus turned to a another new exciting project – the newest Carbone’s restaurant, Carbone’s Kitchen in Bloomfield, CT. After months of hard work by our contractors, construction workers, management team, and training employees, Carbone’s Kitchen opened on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. It was a great opening month, and we are so grateful to everyone that came to the new restaurant and supported us. We look forward to serving many more delicious meals and providing top notch service in 2013. For more information about Carbone’s Kitchen, visit www.carboneskitchen.com or call 860-904-2111.

The New Year also marks the start of another “Best Of” voting season. First up- the Hartford Magazine “Best Of” Reader’s Poll 2013. You can vote for your favorite restaurants in many categories online here. If you do not see “Carbone’s”, “Carbone’s Restaurant” or “Carbone’s Ristorante” in a category, you may add it by selecting “Write in a new choice”. Our guests have been so kind to us in the past, we thank you in advance for your continued support.

Everyone at Carbone’s would like to wish you and your families a happy, healthy 2013 and continued success in the New Year.

LOCATION: 390 Franklin Ave (Commuter Lot across the street from Casa Mia Restaurant)

Music by La Famiglia Productions (Tony Petrella)

Caroling Groups from local schools

Santa and his helpers

Goodies for children

Refreshments and Roasted Chestnuts

… an old fashioned Sing-A-Long!

Come and join in on the fun, all are invited! For more information, please call Mr. Al Marotta at 860-712-1300.

HOLIDAY SEASON

Don’t be “that person” this holiday season.

Give the gift that is sure to be loved, and give your friends, family, and colleagues the gift of good times, a Carbone’s Ristorante gift card.

Now through December 31, 2012, buy $500 worth of Carbone’s gift cards and receive a bonus $100 gift certificate for free! You can buy gift cards online at www.carbonesct.com, by calling 860-296-9646, or by visiting us at 588 Franklin Ave, Hartford.

The 3rd Annual Holiday Trolley Is Up and Running!

Enjoy

FREE, fun  

transportation  

to Hartford restaurants

and Old Wethersfield

Fridays  5:00pm – 11:00pm

and Saturdays 5:00pm – 11:00pm  

in December 

and special hours New Years Eve, Monday December 31st, from 5:00pm-1:00am!

The route is as follows:

A. Lucky Lou’s on Main Street in Old Wethersfield

B. Carbone’s Ristorante on Franklin Avenue

C. Costa Del Sol on Wethersfield Avenue

D. J Restaurant on Washington Street

E. Winterfest at Bushnell Park - ice skating, carousel rides, photos with Santa, ice shows, and food vendors!

It takes 25 minutes from one end to the other. It is a free ride and can be picked up at any of the locations. Meet some friends for dinner, and ride to other locations for drinks, ice skating, and more to get in to the Holiday spirit!

You might be surprised by carolers, Santa, cookies… every trip could be different. Come join the fun!

TROLLEY SCHEDULE

Every Friday and Saturday in December (runs Nov 23-Dec 29, and New Year’s Eve)

Holiday Trolley Map

Trolley 1 Park Bound Schedule:

5:00 Lucky Lou’s
5:08 Carbone’s
5:15 Costa Del Sol
5:22 J Restaurant Bar
5:27 Bushnell Park

Trolley 1 Old Wethersfield Bound Schedule:

5:30 Bushnell Park
5:37 J Restaurant Bar
5:45 Costa Del Sol
5:50 Carbone’s
5:58 Lucky Lou’s

*Trolley 2 runs the same route starting at 5:30 at Lucky Lou’s.

**This time table uses the 5:00pm hour, but the same approximate schedule applies each hour.

Call ahead for a table, or just come in. We’re here.

[The Holiday Trolley is organized and funded by the South Hartford Business Alliance. Special thanks to all participating merchants for their dedication to strengthen and support small businesses in Hartford's South End.]

Pair a specially priced $20.12 bottle of A-Mano Pinot Grigio or Don Ramon Rioja red Spanish blend with our $24.99 three course full portion menu. We’re filling up quick, make your reservations today! 860-296-9646 or online at www.carbonesct.com

3 course dinner for $24.99*

(Price does not include beverages, sales tax and gratuity.
We reserve the right to add 18% gratuity to parties of 6 or more.)

STARTER SELECTION (select one)

CARBONE’S GARDEN SALAD with sherry vinaigrette

CAPRESE SALAD fresh tomatoes and mozzarella drizzled
with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic

FARRO, BARLEY, BUTTERNUT, ARUGULA SALAD with citrus vinaigrette

ENTREE SELECTION (select one)

CHICKEN MARSALA chicken breast sautéed with medley
of roasted mushrooms and marsala wine

SALMON SENAPE dijon and horseradish encrusted
salmon fillet with a pinot grigio lemon and butter sauce

POTATO GNOCCHI ALFREDO handmade gnocchi
in a roasted garlic alfredo sauce with sweet peas; topped with
toasted oreganatto bread crumbs

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA layers of eggplant, ricotta
cheese and mozzarella cheese baked in house made marinara sauce

SHRIMP FRA DIAVLO sautéed shrimp in a spicy tomato
and fresh basil sauce; tossed with fresh made linguine

VEAL PICCATA scaloppini of veal sautéed with capers, sun
dried tomatoes, sherry wine and fresh lemon sauce

DESSERT SELECTION (select one)

PANATONE BREAD PUDDING sweet Italian cake
baked into a rich custard; topped with crème anglaise and
caramel sauce

 TORTA DI ANGELO chocolate and hazelnut ganache
layered with chocolate mousse; served with raspberry sauce

 CANNOLI CARBONE sweet lemon and orange scented
ricotta between praline cookies with blueberry sauce

This holiday season, celebrate with Carbone’s Ristorante or Carbone’s Catering! Enjoy a fabulous luncheon, cocktail reception, or dinner party at our place or yours. When you do, you’ll be enjoying the best Italian cuisine in town, stress-free. We were recently honored for Best Catering by the Hartford Advocate, and honored for our “Special Occasions” by Hartford Magazine. Let us help you plan a holiday party to remember!

You can view our Special Event menus online here. Contact Mary-Beth or Ann-Marie at 860-296-9646 with any questions or to book your event today.

You may have already heard the good news, but we are here to confirm that YES! We are opening a second restaurant. The restaurant will be called Carbone’s Kitchen, and located in the Wintonbury Mall in Bloomfield, CT. Chef Paul appeared on Better Connecticut last week to share the good news with Scot and Kara (and prepare a great fall dish with local grown vegetables!).

http://www.wfsb.com/global/category.asp?c=208507&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=7725581

We will be opening this fall, and are currently accepting applications online here.

This event was no small undertaking, and we would like to send a sincere thank you to all the employees who helped make the New Haven Open a success. We had a great team, and we greatly appreciate the help.

Here are some behind the scenes pictures of Chef Vinnie with Scot, Kara, and Alfie and the finished Seared Scallops with Salsa Verde.

Hungry? You can make the sea scallops yourself using our recipe, online at http://www.wfsb.com/story/18728597/mediterranean-seared-scallops-with-salsa-verde-from-carbones-restaurant. Enjoy!

Here is the 3-course fixed price menu that Carbone’s will be featuring for $20.12. We hope you can join us! Reservations are recommended.For more information about the Dining in Hartford Restaurant Group, you can visit the newly launched website http://www.dininginhartford.com to stay up to date with local events, dining specials in Hartford, and recipes and tips from the restaurant chefs themselves!