Stopped in there for lunch around 3pm on a Friday , place was almost empty , between lunch and…read moredinner I guess ? I got the brisket plate with two sides, I got the Cole slaw and the Mac and cheese . It was close to $23 . They also have chicken , pulled pork and smoke sausage plates . For $15 to $18 with 2 sides. The brisket was amazing , 5 good size slices . Very tasty, the Cole slaw was good , above average , and a good amount . And the Mac and cheese was very good , and no "up charge" one of the last places I went there was a $3 up charge . So I passed . Everything was great , great service , food came out in 10 minutes . I'll be back again .

Good food, Classic Americana Bar-style vibe with friendly fast service, even with large parties…read morelike us. For a "BBQ" place, Theodore's covers all of the usual bases - pulled pork, beef brisket, Baby Back Ribs, Short Ribs, St Louiis style ribs, chicken and sausage too. For those in the mood for something else, they also offer a couple of salads, and a tasty sounding Blackened Chicken Penne, burgers and incongruously, a smoked meatloaf dinner too! I'm a fan of meatloaf, but for this evening, I chose to stick with their staples and thus, the Baby Back Ribs plus my sides of chili and mac n cheese arrived soon upon our table. The Ribs were quite nearly fall-off-the-bone, moist and flavorful - I enjoyed slathering the ribs in the default BBQ sauces in squeeze bottles on our long dining table. PRO TIP: My compatriots who ordered the beef brisket found it dry and not to their liking. Maybe it was just that night.. who knows.. Either way, I wouldn't mind coming back.. Nothing too outstanding, but the ribs were certainly on point for me!

I was invited here by a local which knew exactly the kind of ambiance I was looking for on a…read moreSaturday night. This is not your club for VIP guests or high end clientele BUT the music is FIRE! If you are the kind of person that simply likes good music and ambiance this is the spot. Nothing about this club was fancy, even most of the people were in sneakers and flip flops so you know they are only there to have a good time, which I adore. The spot is CASH ONLY. A table with a bottle of Henny and 4 ppl was about $400. I would definitely be back when I'm in town.

I enjoyed the speedy service of drinks. But the provision of music was week. The DJ (DJ Sincero) is…read moreobviously an amateur. Literally through the peek hours of a filled dance floor he did not play merengue music. From reggaeton to long over played Hector Lavoe salsa song to a bachata song then back to reggaeton. I think it's common knowledge that merengue is the most common and fun of all Latin dance music and he neglected to show any thought of providing that to the crowd. Merengue music is the connection that allows the connection of people who are unknown to eachother to feel a balance and comfortability to then dance salsa or bachata with eachother. So unfortunately because of his lack of ability to mix such music I gave a poor rating. I hope that I am able to come back and revisit and enjoy a better mix of music.

Vibz is a good place to take a date on friday nights…read more They feature a free buffet and no cover at the door til 8pm. Then the band starts up and plays til 11pm. Then the DJ takes over and plays til about 1:45 am. Plenty of tables and room for all, but get there early. Cover from 8-10pm is $5? and after 11pm is $10. They have a bar side that is always open and a banquet side can open for private parties and can also be used when the bar side fills up. They also have an upper level for special small gatherings. Vibz is nice for the price in Hartford.

Every marginalized community needs its spaces to feel connected. I started going to the old Chez in…read morethe late-'70s and it's always been an important nexus for the marginalized. You can express joy here. I moved away in the '80s but when I'm back in CT to visit family I usually stop by there (which I still refer to as "The New Chez EST") at least once. I had an insane amount of fun one theme night I happened to show up for recently. May the Chez ever thrive. Hartford needs it.

"Kind of a drag When your baby don't love you"…read more(The Buckinghams) When one of your closest friends invites you to a drag show, you step out of your comfort zone and go! That's what eight of us did today as we headed over to Chez Est for a 90's themed "Brunch in Heels" featuring Loosey Laduca's crew of three singing and dancing drag queens. Loosey was the emcee, had an entertaining patter throughout the show, introduced the performers, and gave a stirring rendition of "the greatest song of the 90's" - My Heart will Go On from Titanic. So what other songs did we hear as the performers danced, did some bone cracking splits, strutted around the stage, and worked the crowd for tips? We heard Lady Marmalade by Li'l Kim, Lose My Breath by Destiny's Child, Let's Get Loud by J Lo, Barbie Girl by Aqua, Groove is in the Heart by Deee-Lite, Donatella by Lady Gaga, and Shoop by Salt-N-Pepa. We even heard a medley of 90's kiddie TV shows including Animaniacs and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The show was very entertaining and included an audience participation segment where birthday boys and girls crashed the stage for a dance-off and a beer chugging competition. Oh, and we also had brunch there -the food menu is very reasonable and ranged from $8 to $12 a plate for eggs, waffles, breakfast tacos and the like. Eight of us ate and drank for $300 including tip. That doesn't include the scores of singles we spent tipping the entertainers. I thought the staff at Chez Est was very accommodating and helped us move and consolidate our two tables so we had a better view of the stage. But even if you sit way in the back, the entertainers strut their stuff throughout the premises to hit every table, and there are a few strategically placed flat screens on the walls showing the stage action. It was quite a fun time.

Love it here! Staff is super nice and attentive. Immediately served at the bar…read more The lighting with the neon creates a cool vibe. Couches are comfortable. The club is very clean. Staff keeps up with stocking the restrooms with paper towels and toilet paper. They all take pride in where they work and it shows. Great DJs, music is good. We dance all night. Crowd is good there too, no issues. I'm older and still feel comfortable. Security is well staffed and walking around consistently to ensure no issues. One lights the way when we leave to ensure we get to our cars safely.

Great food i've drinks the people that work in there is really nice this place is very nice for…read more party I recommend it

My child always comes home in tears, telling me that management is nasty and vile to her. They…read morenever listen to her when she asks for help and they are always yelling at her. My child has also told me that on multiple occasions the camp director has made rude remarks behind their back, and have slowly started choosing favorites. I've noticed a decline recently in their management especially this summer. The West Springfield Boys and Girls Club used to be a place we could call home but now I'm not too sure.

My son was a member at the club for 4 years. At first the staff was amazing. They were always…read moredoing community outreach, and helping families in need. But over the last year and a half, the director and leadership has changed. The staff are very nasty to the kids, and the business office no longer is understanding to the needs of the families. I am a single mother who struggles to make ends meet. I have a voucher to subsidize my day care. My payments are very affordable. But there was a mishap with my debit card and I incurred a $15 late fee. After me basically begging for them to forgive the late fee, they terminated my child's position. The clubs mission is to be there for the children in the community. They failed my son and my entire family. I would never recommend a child to be placed there.

Pulled up here on Friday Night With Someone Special and Friends. I love the graffiti on the walls,…read morethe atmosphere is very relaxed especially with the dress code. The bartenders were very quick and polite the drinks were amazing. I didn't get to check out their food but will be sure to do so when I return.

I spent both nights last weekend at the Fuze Box. I cannot tell you how free, safe, and welcome I…read morefelt. I have been dealing with a lot of personal issues and to have such a place to go and release myself was just the therapy I needed. I wanted to take a minute to thank you for making it such a wonderful place for all people who so often face discrimination, hate, and even violence for who they are. Fuze Box is truly a place for everyone. You have allowed us a place to be the "us-est" we can be. There is nothing more valuable. You uphold the values of community, service, and love of your fellow humans. You are an important influence in the City of Albany, and your example means so much. You are not just talk; you are a true ally. We could use more community leaders like you. Hopefully your example will inspire others to follow in your footsteps. You are a kind and generous soul. Thank you, not just for the Fuze Box, but for all you do to better our City.

I stopped in for a drink and some food and was pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent and…read moreincredibly fast. The pizza was so crispy and delicious. Will definitely be back!

This was a really fun place to dance! (Although no one else was dancing besides my friends). The…read morebar has 2 levels and a rooftop which is very beautiful. I came here on a Saturday night. The bartenders were friendly and it wasn't crowded but I believe it's because all the college kids went home for the summer. There is a cover charge after 10 pm but it's free if you get in before 10.