Met up with friends/fellow Courant refugees tonight at Corner Pug in West Hartford, an adorable Irish pub with great food and great beer. While we concentrated more on the beer part – I had a Guinness for the very first time in my life, which tasted like a bit like dessert – we also ordered up a plate of their fresh-fried kettle chips.
They were dusted with a sweet-salty mix of spices (paprika, maybe? sugar?) Instantly addictive. Even better, they came with a dish of English bleu cheese sauce for dipping.
Corner Pug also has some of the best fish n’ chips I’ve ever tasted, fried in an irresistible Bass ale batter and served up with waffle fries. With a dash of malt vinegar and a bit of tartar sauce, it’s out of control.
The Corner Pug people also own Tapas, the Mediterranean spot where I nearly found my favorite Greek wine last week.
The Corner Pug, 1046 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110-2417, (860) 231-0241. www.cornerpug.com
Leeanne Griffin is a freelance writer and food enthusiast.
I have heard of this place and have wanted to check it out since I have a cute little pug!
you’d love it! the whole place is decorated with pictures of the owner’s pugs.