[skytrekker]

I live in Vernon

the Lotus is not closed- it did move several years ago to a new location.
It was packed on a Saturday evening when I drove by a few weeks ago. You really need reservations. They are not open for lunch however currently.

The Food remains excellent at moderate prices.

A review from a few weeks ago
07/02/2007 Posted

I can't understand why anyone would give this restaurant less than 5 stars. I'm a local and this has been my (and most of my friends) absolute favorite restaurant ever since they opened, Further, It's been highly rated by Zagat for years. After you've enjoyed a meal here, it's hard to try something different the next time because what you already had was so good you want more of the same. Atmosphere and food and service are perfect in my opinion. My only complaint is they no longer serve lunch - it's dinner only now.

Pros: ambiance, service, clean, good food

Cons: no lunch

[clamboy]

Originally Posted by skytrekker

Hartford does have Mozzicato's- which is excellent; but also

First & Last Bakery Café (Italian-Hartford)\Not to mention the famous Carbonnes restaurant on Franklin Av also Cappricio Ristorante ; Casa Mia Ristorante Italiano. Chef Eugene Restaurant (northern Italian)

In Vernon The Lotus; landmark French-Indochinese. classy,relaxed. Also the Aqua- rated as best Seafood in Tolland county, best service and appetizers in the state by CT magazine. Martini bar,

Taj Mahal very tasty Indian in Vernon.

Manchester- Wooster Street Pizza- as good as it gets in greater Hartford for New Haven style Pizza- A pepe's opening soon in town.

New Haven has a style Pizza?

And whats with the no Slices.

Are you guys one of those Mustard on the Hamburger states too : )

C

[skytrekker]

Originally Posted by clamboy

New Haven has a style Pizza?

And whats with the no Slices.

Are you guys one of those Mustard on the Hamburger states too : )

C

No- I do not like Mustard on my burgers-Onions, ketchup please. And cheese sometimes- but NO mustard.
Hot dogs Mustard (Dijon and relish, onions)

I know you can buy Pizza by the slice at Wooster Street in Manchester.

[njguy]

Originally Posted by skytrekker

No- I do not like Mustard on my burgers-Onions, ketchup please. And cheese sometimes- but NO mustard.
Hot dogs Mustard (Dijon and relish, onions)

I know you can buy Pizza by the slice at Wooster Street in Manchester.

Am I right in assuming that most pizza "joint's" in CT sell Personal Pizza and not by the slice?

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by clamboy

It aint the Carnegie...but Reins pastrami blows the doors off of Ben's Kosher on LI(theyve gotten lazy over the years...I guess for them they have a captive audience so they can), JMHO.

Im hungry.

C

Clamboy - You are right, it ain't Carnegie. It ain't Stagedoor either. My wife's family is from New York and she is very particular about deli. We go to the Rye Ridge Deli in Fairfield (I think there are a couple in Fairfiled and Westchester Counies) when she wants good deli. Reins is a lot closer but she doesn't care for it. JMHO

Pizza slices is another strange thing. Selling pizza by the slice is the exception here rather than the rule. Strangely, one of the best places to buy slices in Glastonbury is Highland Park Market. Highland Park is a small supermarket in East Glastonbury. They also have stores in Manchester (their original location), Farmington, Suffield, Coventry and South Windsor. They have thin crust pizza by the slice which is pretty good. They also make the best sandwiches in town and the prices are very reasonable. Jay

[BogieOrangeman]

Originally Posted by clamboy

New Haven has a style Pizza?

And whats with the no Slices.

Are you guys one of those Mustard on the Hamburger states too : )

C

Being from Massachusetts, I'm from one of those mustard on the hamburger states

[clamboy]

Thats surprising...doesnt Dennis Leary bash mustard on burgers in his "Coffee flavored Coffee skit"

Otherwise thanks for the input on the Delis and Pizza guys.

The worst Ive had in CT is still better than the best I can find in CA.
(Avocado Pizza yuck!)

[BogieOrangeman]

Originally Posted by clamboy

Thats surprising...doesnt Dennis Leary bash mustard on burgers in his "Coffee flavored Coffee skit"

Otherwise thanks for the input on the Delis and Pizza guys.

The worst Ive had in CT is still better than the best I can find in CA.
(Avocado Pizza yuck!)

I believe Dennis Leary is from Worcester, MA. Maybe it's different outside of 495 (where Worcester is) than inside 495 (where I'm originally from) JayCT and Skytrekker have been extremely helpful in identifying good places to grab a bite

[WallStreetWarrior]

Sky, thanks for the update. I was under the impression that the Lotus closed for the chowder restaurant, but apparently I was mistaken.

[skytrekker]

Yes Wall

Chowder Town closed- it had moved from its long standing Manchester location,where it had done well. I ate at the restaurants old location several times and the food was fresh and of high quality. I visited the now closed location once and thought the food had declined in quality.

Also, I guess it could not compete with The Lotus, Aqua, Reins, Oriental Cafe and Joy Luck all close by and established. There is a new Japanese restaurant soon to open in its place.