[dazzleman]

Originally Posted by Stylo

I think they are very close. Two things I wish Milford had are a good ramen place, like Mecha, and a poke place like Pokemoto.

I've seen Mecha many times but I have never eaten there. I have to give it a try. I don't even know where Pokemoto is.

Also - I'm curious to hear what you and JayCT think about my commentary on Fairfield in my post to Danny.

[CTartist]

Originally Posted by Danny K

Are your votes for Fairfield and New Haven? Please confirm.

Yes

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by dazzleman

I've seen Mecha many times but I have never eaten there. I have to give it a try. I don't even know where Pokemoto is.

Also - I'm curious to hear what you and JayCT think about my commentary on Fairfield in my post to Danny.

I’m not sure what commentary on Fairfield you want my opinion on. I went back several weeks and didn’t see many long comments by you. The couple I did see were short but spot on and I agreed with. Was there something particular you were talking about? Jay

[Danny K]

Originally Posted by JayCT

I’m not sure what commentary on Fairfield you want my opinion on. I went back several weeks and didn’t see many long comments by you. The couple I did see were short but spot on and I agreed with. Was there something particular you were talking about? Jay

Jay, I think he was referring to what he said here:

Originally Posted by dazzleman

Now for my voting - This is actually a hard one. I have lived in Fairfield for 25 years and I have always loved the town, but I have a lot of ambivalence about the direction in which the town is moving. It seems to be transforming from a town (albeit a large one, but still unmistakably a town) to a small city, and I don't like that. I am not a city person and have never aspired to live in an urban environment. There are some developments that I have liked, such as the expansion of the restaurant scene with the addition of a lot of good restaurants. But the commercial areas seem increasingly crowded, and before COVID, to run my errands on a Saturday (the only day available for me) had become a nightmare if I didn't get up really early in the morning to do it. I find routine experiences like going to the grocery store becoming more and more of a hassle due to crowding. The town is losing its New England feel and becoming too much like New York. I recognize the signs of unwanted urbanization because it happened the last place I lived, and was a major reason why I moved. In the past, my vote for Fairfield would have been enthusiastic, but now it is becoming more reluctant.

Still, I will stick with voting for Fairfield this time because I think that Milford lacks some of Fairfield's assets, but has or is developing a lot of the same liabilities.

He wants to know your input and what you think about the direction that Fairfield was going.

[dazzleman]

Originally Posted by Danny K

Jay, I think he was referring to what he said here:



He wants to know your input and what you think about the direction that Fairfield was going.

That was exactly what I was talking about.

[SteveM85]

Originally Posted by Stylo

New Haven, by far. West Hartford has a great variety too.

How's the scratch dining in Weho? anything notable?

[Danny K]

Originally Posted by SteveM85

How's the scratch dining in Weho? anything notable?

If I am being honest I don't know the exact restaurants in West Hartford that well, but I know there are many. While it is considered a suburb of Hartford, it is honestly almost like a city for the most part. I'd say much of it is similar to Downtown Fairfield, but it is like that around the whole town of WH. I have a few friends that live there, so I've been around much of the town, but don't recall eating at any special restaurants there. Jay would probably know a lot better though. I think he has spent a considerable amount of time there.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by dazzleman

That was exactly what I was talking about.

Oh, I did not understand that. I agree that Fairfield is sort of turning into a city. There’s been a lot of high density development in recent years and I’m not sure I agree with all of it.

I think what is being done down at Fairfield Metro Center is good. High density housing around a train station makes sense. But the recent housing proposed on Judd Street seems out of place. The building on the corner of Black Rock Turnpike and Morin’s Place looks a bit odd. And the five story apartment building on Unquowa Place in the Center seems misplaced.

Then again, I’ve been hearing similar complaints for decades. My grandfather complained when they built houses on all the farms after World War II. My father complained about the rash of condos and apartments in the 70’s and 80’s. They both thought that it was the ruin of the town and yet it wasn’t. Now it’s these infill buildings and all the tear downs. Fairfield is a well planned community. It has a lot going for it and that will continue. Jay

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Danny K

If I am being honest I don't know the exact restaurants in West Hartford that well, but I know there are many. While it is considered a suburb of Hartford, it is honestly almost like a city for the most part. I'd say much of it is similar to Downtown Fairfield, but it is like that around the whole town of WH. I have a few friends that live there, so I've been around much of the town, but don't recall eating at any special restaurants there. Jay would probably know a lot better though. I think he has spent a considerable amount of time there.

Restaurant tastes are subjective. West Hartford though has many great places so gheres bound to be something for everyone. In fact I think it’s one of the best dining scenes in the state. The Max restaurants (Max Oyster Bar and Max Burger) are excellent. Bricco and Treva are also wonderful. There’s so many though it’s hard to list here. Jay

[Danny K]

Originally Posted by JayCT

In fact I think it’s one of the best dining scenes in the state.

Totally Agreed. I'd say New Haven, Milford, and West Hartford are the best towns for dining in the state by far. There is just so much choices there and something for everyone!