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Found Fire by Forge on yelp and saw that it had plenty of good reviews. Very easy to get to from my hotel and loved that it had a parking lot. Sat very quickly at a window seat which I loved it gave me a chance to people watch. I ordered the dulce de leche latte iced with the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. The latte was incredible. The sandwich was filling. Plenty of bacon and the bun was tasty. My waiter was great, very attentive and helpful. The decor was inviting and loved the variety of seating. The message of this place is wonderful.
.Enjoyed coming here for a yelp event. Got to enjoy an arrangement of appetizers ranging from different meats and cheeses with fruits and crackers ,duck jambalaya, Brussels sprouts , and braised lamb. Service here was fast and friendly, establishment was clean too. To drink I got the ELDER WISDOM It was made with gin, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, rosemary simple, elderflower, elderberry liqueur, prosecco, lemon wheel, smoked rosemary. It was tasty!
It's a great mission, with great food and drink/drank choices. Bathroom: ***** (super clean/classy) Quality: **** Quantity: ** Presentation: **** (well platted) Price: $$$$$ (pricy for quantity) Ambiance: Loud/Casual/Busy Attitude: Kind/Attentive Overall: too pricy for the overall experience and food. Nice to contribute but you're contributing your check!
I came here for an early dinner on a Saturday with my friend to celebrate her birthday. It is seven minutes from the Mark Twain house. The restaurant looked very nice. It has multiple rooms. The waiter was very informative and explained their mission and how they help people to to learn skills and keep a job. We had the biscuits as an appetizer, which was very good. It was sweet and dense with lots of flavor. My friend had the burger which she thought was very good. I had the barbecued jackfruit meal. I thought the baked beans had a lot of flavor. The jackfruit was good. It didn't have as much flavor as the baked beans. The only thing disappointing was the corn on the cob. I did not feel it was cooked all away. However, the staff tried to fix the issue. We did take cookies to go, which were delicious. Overall, we were happy with our Milan and would love to go back to try other food. I would recommend trying them out.
Delicious! We really enjoyed our food and the staff was very nice. Spacious place with a casual but nice feel to it and good ambience.
A rainy weekend morning brought us to Fire by Forge. It's a great space. It screams converted factory. The bar and bar area are huge. How much liquor do they have? All of it. It's a really well stocked bar. We started with mimosas and Bellinis. They were delicious. The Americano was double size, made properly. It was arguably the best I've ever had. Deviled egg starters along with an incredibly tasty cinnamon roll. A few sandwiches, bagels, and avocado toast did it for meals. Jessica ok great care of us, but everyone in the place was friendly and engaged. It's good food, for a good cause. Check em out!
We went for Mother's Day Brunch and loved it! Get the biscuit appetizer served with butter and jam! They were delicious! Industrial atmosphere and large seating area in the back. We loved their vegan tofu scramble. (However the vegan bacon was too crunchy!) My mother got the steak & eggs and she loved it! Something for everyone! Kind staff. Great family spot!
Went here for a yelp elite event. The place was packed in the back where regular diners were seated for dinner. The place was super lively, beautifully decorated, and inviting. We were able to try many of their dishes, my favorite was their gumbo. I couldn't have eaten enough here. I tried their smoked apple drink which is one of the most delicious drinks I've ever had. I would def go back with friends . Thanks fire by forge !
We arrived with a large group without reservations, kinda chose it on a whim, so we had to wait a bit but it was fine, we were shortly accommodated. The place looked spacious and with a lot of light, it looked clean and they seemed to have a nice selection of wines (for those that like it) , they were displayed for people to see, which I thought looked very nice. I went to the restroom to wash my hands and I found it odd that there was only 1 restroom for the size of the restaurant. Our waiter was nice, he took our order and we were excited. The food took a VERY long time, we were starving, and we had kids with us so that wasn't good. Some of our orders were wrong and so unfortunately we had to wait even longer for the right meal. We didn't order alcohol but we did older a couple of mocktails. I was SUPER excited for them because that's something I always appreciate at a restaurant. I'm sad to say that they were AWFUL!! straight up syrup, not bubbly (some were supposed to have soda in them) not sweet, simply not enjoyable at all, I ended up switching it for a simple club soda, I figured it was a safe bet. When my food came out, it was ok, I had the avocado toast, and it was forgettable, my sister had the chicken and waffles and now THAT was the meal to get, it was large in portion and that chicken was beyond tasty!! My other sister has the lomito sandwich with the chips and it was good, something missing but she enjoyed it. The rest of the food were burgers and they were ok, the kids had burgers and Mac and cheese and they were not tasty according to the children's disinterest in barely touching their food (and they love cheeseburgers). I'm always willing to bypass certain things as long as customer service delivers BUT unfortunately they fell short. We were celebrating an engagement and so we were all very happy and in a great mood, when suddenly workers around us were cleaning up the neighboring tables, and even sweeping very close to us. We thought the place was possibly closing? (Even though it was only 2:15pm). I asked if they were closing and they said that they close the restaurant from 3-4 so their employees can go eat .... I'm not against giving them a break BUT, it really felt like they were kicking us out, we felt pressured to eat fast and wrap it up, not a good feeling, when you are in the zone of happiness. It was our first time there so, I would have appreciated if they would have informed us that the restaurant takes a little break in between and then we would have decided if we wanted to stay or go elsewhere. They did bring a little dessert and 2 mocktails for the newly engaged which was nice, I'll give them that. Overall, I don't think the food and experience was worth me coming back or recommending this place, I'm sure there's other much better places.
Another fun night with the elite squad I got to sample bites like the Brussels mushroom empanada with truffle mayo, picanha steak with chimichurri butter and the duck jambalaya! Bar drinks were delicious and vibrant, and the atmosphere felt social. Parking is available in lot and also along the street. Busy bartenders, happy patrons and creatively unique food.
Extremely overpriced for what it is. We came for lunch- I originally ordered the Holy Mole chicken arepa, but they didn't have the arepa. I got the burrito and it was bland. The street corn dip was okay but not worth $16. There was also a small hair in it that I didn't notice until we were done, it was under the tortilla chips and definitely not mine. The American Up n Down onion soup was good ($11). I liked the lavender lemonade. My partner got the steak sandwich, which he was disappointed in. Very small portion for $22. His drink was never brought to the table. I would maaaaaybe come back to try their brunch but I know it would be overpriced as well. There's a lot of better places to eat that don't cost nearly as much. $90 for a lunch for two- no alcohol- and it wasn't very good. Very disappointing.
Through the grapevine (social media pages I follow), we heard that Chef Van Hurd from Season 6 of Hell's Kitchen was now the executive chef here at Fire By Forge! So naturally, we pulled up to check it out! (Disclaimer: Chef told me that he was so new there that his featured items hadn't hit the menu at that time. ALSO, he's been long gone from there at the time of this review.) So anyway, here's how things went! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right in Hartford, just a little on the outskirts is this gem. It's on Broad street a little out the way and there is a very small parking lot next to the restaurant, but street parking is also available. The outside looks very well put together and rustic. Once inside the restaurant is kinda split into 2 sections. You have the main section which is nice, open with high ceilings, bright red bricks, big windows, soft leather couches and all kinds of seating arrangements. If you walk past the bar you get into a smaller section, but it's kinda like a tunnel of tables. Lol. That tunnel of tables then opens up into what almost looks like a different restaurant, but feels like a space they expanded into. So there's plenty of places to sit, though I still encourage reservations! The atmosphere was lively and full of energy. This place also lets you know that it's a cooking school too! Amateur chefs can come here to learn knife skills and cooking skills as well! (This is just a small snippet of what they do, but I encourage you to visit the businesses website to learn more about what they offer.) Service: Here's my only gripe about this place. Right online it says "Happy Hour is from 4:30 PM to 6 PM daily and 8pm-9pm, except on holidays, events, or show nights." But like, when isn't there a show or some sort of event going at at The Bushnell or some nearby theater?! You have to literally call and check with the host to see if they're doing happy hour before you come because if you THINK you're in the clear, they can just say... oh there's a show tonight so there will be no happy hour. So that bothered me. Oh well. We still dined. Now for the good stuff! Let me tell you something about Suzie Johnson! She is the bartender here and she won BARTENDER OF THE YEAR in 2024 via the Connecticut Restaurant Association! She is a TREAT! She's full of personality, knows her stuff and is just a true pleasure. Food: First off was the Up In Smoke Old Fashioned. It had great, subtle sweetness up front, warm taste from the Up & Down branded bourbon, cold, smooth, not too harsh and of course, a bit smokey. As a courtesy to guests, they're served pickled carrots as palate cleansers instead of bread, crisps or anything like that. Clever. The first small plate I got to try were the Duck Mole Wings! These are described as "5 crispy duck wings with a tequila mole barbecue sauce, served with sesame seeds and pickled onions. These certainly looked the part! These were smooth, not necessarily crispy, extremely tender, hardy and just balanced. Mole is a very ingredient-heavy sauce and these were delicious. My 2nd drink was the Ghost Rider which is Up & Down bourbon, spiced Nightrider espresso, Licor 43 and an orange twist. This had a sharp cinnamon/hazelnut/nutmeg flavor/spice-y flavor. Very good and warming as well, even though it was a little sweet. Next up was the Knife Skills Soup! This is a soup compiled by the trainees and all the vegetables they've chopped in class! How cool is that?! It was a very thick vegetable soup, hearty, salty and warm. Next up were the Tostone Nachos! These were so fantastic. The pulled pork on top was so meaty, so tender and the queso fresco was lightly cheesy adding subtle notes to the hearty pork and carb-y tostone. This was my favorite thing of the night. My last drink of the night was the Sazerac. If absinthe is in the building, I must try that restaurant's version. This one was spectacular, but could've used more rye bourbon. The last thing we had to try was their Smash Burger. The burger consists of 2 1/3 lb angus beef patties, a "crystal bun", American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and special sauce. You can add bacon, egg or anything else if you'd like. This was delicious. The whole thing just melts in your mouth. The flavors were all there and so defined. Excellent. Value: This place won't break your bank, but it's not cheap either. Each of my drinks hovered around $13.00 a piece. As I'm late to write this review as I'm still catching up from years of backlog, none of the food I wrote about is on their current menu except for their smash burger which came in at $19.00. So like I said, not cheap, but... reasonable. In conclusion, I really liked this place, but as I am a happy hour hunter, not knowing if they'll have it or not based on how busy it is... is kind of a turn off. Like, just make up your mind and the people will as well.
Stopped by for lunch and was immediately drawn to the restaurant's mission. Their commitment to supporting the community through job training, internships, and apprenticeships for individuals overcoming challenges such as poverty, incarceration, homelessness, and addiction is truly inspiring. It's the kind of mission that makes you want to support the place before even looking at the menu. I ordered the NOLA Shrimp Po'Boy, and my colleague went with the Smash Burger. Since it was a cold December day, I also ordered a cappuccino while my colleague chose a lemonade. Our drinks arrived quickly, but the food took noticeably longer. We had already finished our beverages by the time our meals arrived--about 30 minutes later. The food itself was okay, but the service could use improvement. I understand there was a large corporate group dining in at the time, which may have contributed to the delay, but consistency is important, especially during busy hours. It's an opportunity for the restaurant to refine their operations to match the strength of their mission. Overall, I appreciate what this restaurant stands for, and I hope they continue improving the dining experience to match the heart behind their purpose.
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Have been here twice in the last month and am so happy to have found a solid spot to eat near work. Their mission is amazing and something I absolutely want to continue to support. The interior design and decor are beautiful. Really classy yet cozy at the same time. There is seating at the front of the house near the bar/coffee bar area and then a lot of seating further back. I was surprised by how large the space is! They also have an outdoor area. Services is great- everyone is helpful and friendly and I really like the general vibe. Between my two visits I tried several different things and I will say my favorites were the tostones "nachos," the Cubano and the tacu tacu bowl. I didn't love the yucca fries mostly because of the sauce on top. The cocktails were delicious! I had the passion fruit pisco sour which was very tasty and perfectly refreshing for a hot summer day ! We picked up some of the cookies and pastries on the way out. The snickerdoodle cookies were the BEST! So soft and perfect in flavor. The alfajores were okay and the quesadilla salvadorena was also just okay. I think the quesadilla salvadorena would be very good warm served with ice cream though, maybe I'll try that at the table next time rather than from the coffee bar as a takeaway option. Will definitely come back and would like to try their breakfast and dinner options! read more
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Excellent bar staff and ambiance, food is amazing and the story of their creation and mission is even greater. We enjoyed amazing drinks and food which definitely filled the soul. read more
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My husband and I came here before a show at the bushnell after a friend recommended we try it out. We sat at the bar and were lucky enough to catch the tail end of happy hour. The tacos were fantastic! After a leisurely cocktail we ordered our main plates. I went with the plantain nachos and my husband got the scallops. Both dishes were delicious and unique. The highlight of the meal for me was my hot cinnamon cappuccino to end the meal! We are already looking forward to our next visit. read more
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Honestly this isn't the type of food I usually go for but I was pleasantly surprised! It was raining so I ordered the Sancocho and it was delish! When I first saw it coming out I felt a little regretful that I hadn't ordered the onion soup, which was smaller, but that went out the window as soon as I had a bite! Service was average- no complaints. I wasn't paying attention when she asked if we would like dessert and my friends turned her down. My only regret! Because I'm sure their desserts are also fire! read more
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Love the food. Banana cream pie flavor was really strong, which isn't bad just an unexpected first bite. Also don't understand why there was so much cream. Wondering why there wasn't a scoop of ice cream included, though i guess i should've a scoop on the side. I'll give it a 4.5 rounded up to 5 read more
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Good restaurant with a good mission. All of our food was seasoned well and the ambiance of the restaurant great. Service was great as well. The rack of lamb could've had more than 2 pork chops but it was cooked and seasoned well. read more
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Went here tonight to celebrate my son's 31st birthday. The food was excellent! The service was beyond excellent! The atmosphere was great! The staff was all very engaged and worked as a team. Even the bar staff was wonderful as we waited for our table and the drinks were very well made. read more
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Easy 5 stars! Atmosphere is low light and moody, staff is friendly and accommodating and food is made with top notch ingredients for amazing flavor in every dish! We went to celebrate a birthday. From drinks and appetizers, to dinner and dessert (more drinks of course), I would highly recommend this place for any event or even just an intimate dinner. Affogato is a must try! You won't be disappointed, especially since it's made with their homemade ice cream and their own "Beens Beans" locally roasted beans aka espresso . I'm going back to try their espresso martinis. read more
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This space is amazing. The food is extraordinary. And the mission is exceptional. Stop by for amazing waffles, a breakfast burrito that I would eat for any (and every) meal, or some oatmeal with fruit and granola. Everything we ordered was perfect. And the coffee is also spectacular! If you are looking for a place to relax while enjoying a morning coffee, breakfast, or a fantastic lunch, look no further. Join this amazing team for an amazing meal (or two, or ten)! You and your friends will be back for more! I promise! Side note - for the vegetarians out there, they have you sooooo covered!!! read more
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