[Updated Oct. 20 with menu items being offered at each restaurant!]

Connecticut’s hospitality industry is banding together to raise money for Puerto Rico relief efforts with CT Loves Puerto Rico, and 21 West Hartford restaurants are participating in the effort which runs from Oct. 21-28.

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Hurricanes Irma and María have devastated the island of Puerto Rico, leaving millions without water, many without shelter, and an entire population without access to power. The unimaginable has happened. 

CT Loves Puerto Rico is a glimpse into the soul of the Connecticut food and cocktail community – and the heart of America’s culinary industry at large – from talented chefs and creative bartenders to dynamic publicists and brilliant journalists, all banding together with a common ethos: Make it easy, geographically and economically, for everyday Americans – many of whom have been unsure of how to take action, or are donating to a cause for the first time – to contribute in some small way, regardless of busy schedule or wallet size. 

Connecticut chefs, bartenders, bakers, and restaurateurs are standing together to serve up a small offering of food and drink – inspired by the island – as tribute to this important sisterland that we will not leave behind. One-hundred percent of the proceeds generated by these dishes will be donated to Puerto Rico relief. 

CT loves Puerto Rico is the second market to launch the fundraising campaign. LA loves Puerto Rico launched on Saturday, Oct. 7 and ran through Oct. 14, with more than 90 restaurants and bars across the city of Los Angeles participating.  

CT Loves Puerto Rico begins on Saturday, Oct. 21, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Funds will be donated to Unidos Por Puerto Rico/United for Puerto Rico, an initiative brought forth by the First Lady of Puerto Rico, Beatriz Rosselló, in collaboration with the private sector, with the purpose of providing aid and support to those affected in Puerto Rico by the passage of the hurricanes.

For more information and an up-to-date list of participants, visit the website ctlovespr.com.

Participants as of Oct. 20, with menu offerings (if available) include:

21 Oak, Manchester*

• Mixed Mushroom Mofongo ($14)

@ The Barn Restaurant, Granby

Agave Grill, Hartford

• Mojitos <all flavors>

Amis Trattoria, Westport

• Coquito – cream of coconut, rum, pumpkin liqueur, cinnamon and sea salt ($12)

ARTISAN Southport/ARTISAN West Hartford/l’escale, Greenwich

• La Isla

Artisanal Burger Company, Manchester*

• Jibarito Sandwich, 8 oz. Beef Burger, Tostones Bun, Mayo Ketchup, Yucca Fries
• Pernil Asado, Pork, Lime, Rice & Pigeon Peas
• Batida de Lechosa, Papaya Milkshake
• Coquito:Bacardi Rum, Coco Lopez, Cinnamon

Avert Brasserie, West Hartford

• Sancocho, Chicken – Vegetable Soup
• Crispy Duck Confit, Mofongo, Stewed Pigeon Peas
• Traditional Flan, Caramel
• Coquito: Bacardi Rum, Coco Lopez, Cinnamon

Barcelona, West Hartford

• Roasted Pernil with Cilantro Garlic Mojo ($7)

Beachland Tavern, West Hartford

• Drink: Don Q Puerto Rican Rum, St. Elizabeth Allspice, Dram, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and fresh mint

Black Bamboo, West Hartford

• Fried plantains sautéed with fresh garlic topped with a sprinkle of Salt and scallions ($8)

Bricco Trattoria, Glastonbury

Butchers & Bakers, Farmington*

• Arroz Mamposteao with Pork Mignon with a quince and spiced rum sauce, topped with microgreens ($22)

Camille’s Wood Fired Pizza, Tolland

Carbone’s Kitchen, Bloomfield*

• Bacalaito- salt cod fritters, mayo-ketchup ($12)
• Sparkling Pom Martini- pomegranate vodka, pomegranate syrup, fresh lime, fresh orange juice, prosecco ($12)

Carbone’s Restaurant, Hartford*

• Shrimp & Mofongo Scampi- shrimp, plantain mashed, bacon, white wine, butter, sundried tomatoes, capers ($12)
• Sparkling Pom Martini – pomegranate vodka, pomegranate syrup, fresh lime, fresh orange juice, prosecco ($12)

Caseus Fromagerie Bistro, New Haven

LUNCH ONLY!

• Tripleta (sandwich): Pernil,ham, fried chicken,cabbage, ketchup, mayo, mustard ,swiss cheese with fried plantain or yucca or fries ($18)

Chief Brody, New Haven

• Mojo rubbed Puerto Rican style pork belly Bahn Mi ($8)

Chef Luis

• Sangrita Margarita – Lunazul Reposado Tequila, blood orange, lime juice, Licor 43, simple syrup ($14)

City Steam, Hartford

• Bacardi Cocktails ($6) 

Claire’s Corner Copia

• Qursitos – Puerto Rican Cheese filled pastry twists ($2.50)

Cook and The Bear, West Hartford*

• Smoked Pork Mofongo ($11)

Cure, Unionville*

• Nisperos De Batatas Cocktail: Havana Club Rum, Cinnamon Clove Syrup,
  Coconut Milk, Sweet potato & coconut cream puree, garnished with toasted coconut ($10)

First & Last Tavern (Avon, Glastonbury, and Plainville)

• Classic Bacardi Cocktail ($10)

Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill (Fairfield and New Haven)

• Pernil Tacos – Slow roasted pork shoulder, sofrito, avocado and pico de gallo ($12)
• Coquito: Espolon Reposado tequila, coconut milk, vanilla, egg white and cinnamon ($10)

Grants Restaurant & Bar, West Hartford

Gzen, Branford

• Aqua Fresca Sake Cocktail – fresh Hibiscus flowers, fresh watermelon juice, fresh lemon and lime juices and Caribbean herbed infused Sake with fresh farm mint and sweetened with coconut sugar ($14)

Han Restaurant, Hartford/Shu, West Hartford/Shu, Fairfield

• Bean-curd skin with pickled peppers ($6.95)

Hub & Spoke, Bridgeport

• Shrimp Ajillo ($12)
• Passion Fruit Colada ($10)

Ichiro Habachi & Sushi*

• Ichiro Loves PR Sushi Roll & Popcorn Chicken

Icy Rolls

• PR Icy Rolls

INDIA, West Hartford*

• Appetizer: Dosa Waffle Shrimp – Fennel Fenugreek flavored shrimp – Rice & Lentil fermented waffle – Tomato Honey sauce. ($9)
• Drink: Blood & Sand Cocktail – Puerto Rico Rum & Tamarind cocktail ($9)

Jesup Hall/ The Whelk/Kawa Ni

• The Relief: Puerto Rican Rum, cream of coconut, amaro, Creme de Cacao, lime, nutmeg ($12)

Joey’s Pizza, West Hartford

Liquid Nirvana (Avon and Glastonbury)

• PR lava flow smoothie
• Lava Flow Nirvana: a blend of pineapple, coconut, strawberry and honey inspired by the lava glow drink from Puerto Rico ($5)

Max’s Oyster Bar, West Hartford

• Seafood Mofongo
• Coconut Daiquiri

McLadden’s West Hartford/McLadden’s Simsbury*

• Chicken and Rice with Corn on the Cob

Millwright’s, Simsbury

• Coquito Cocktail ($11)

North House, Avon

• Coquito – Puerto Rican Coconut Nog with Puerto Rican Rum
• Arroz con Gandules y Perril –Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas & Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder

Park & Oak, West Hartford

• Mojo Marinated Shrimp, Yellow Rice, and Beans with a verde sauce.
• Bacardi Mojito

Park Tavern, West Hartford*

• Vieques – Don Q Puerto Rican Rum, St. Elizabeth Allspice, Dram, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and fresh mint ($10)

Restaurant Bricco, West Hartford

• White corn risotto with spicy shrimp sofrito

Rockin Chicken, Hartford

• Chicken and rice stew served with fried plantains

Rooster Company, Newington

• Puerto Rican Relief Daiquiri: Havana Club Puerto Rican Rum/Zaya Run/Honey Simple Syrup/Lemon Juice

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill, New Haven

• Davy Jones’ Locker – featuring Bacardi 8 (from Puerto Rico), Bones Rum (from USVI), Falernum, Passionfruit Puree, Orange Juice, Lime Juice and Suze Bitters ($12)

The Cottage, Westport

• Bochinche – don q rum anejo, yuzu sak ($14)

The Green Teahouse, West Hartford

The Place 2 Be

• Bacon, Egg, Cheese, and Fried Plantain breakfast sandwich ($6)
• Guava Mint Mimosa ($7.95)

The Sweet Beet, Granby*

• Puerto Rican Adobo Cauliflower “Rice”- Riced seasoned Cauliflower with kidney beans, local peppers, local pumpkin, cilantro, and spice ($7.95)
• Banana Ginger Sweetie- Spiced banana ginger mini cupcake topped with vanilla buttercream, toasted coconut, a drizzle of coconut caramel, and a dash of cinnamon sugar ($1.65)

Toscano Trattoria, Manchester

• Tripleta, Pork, Chicken, and Beef with cheese salsa verde and a tomatoe aioli Empanada with dipping sauces

Treva, West Hartford*

• Linguini al Mofongo, Pork Belly, Green Plantains, Garlic, Cilantro
• Traditional Flan, Caramel
• Coquito: Bacardi Rum, Coco Lopez, Cinnamon

truNorth Tavern & Table

• House-Made Coquito Shot or Martini ($5/$10)

Vitality Juice & Smoothie Bar, Manchester

• Puerto Rican Coconut Colada smoothie- coconut pineapple- ginger with a touch of mango and banana ($6.50 for 16oz or $8.00 for 24oz.)

Wood-N-Tap (All Connecticut locations: Hartford, Vernon, Rocky Hill, Farmington, Newington, Southington, Wallingford, Hamden, Orange)

• Mojitos <all flavors>

Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen, West Hartford*

• Sweet Plantain Hummus, Soffrito Short Ribs, Chips, Culantro
• Arroz Con Pollo, Stewed Chicken, Fried Plantains
• Orange Flan, Pistachio, Pomegranate
• Coquito: Bacardi Rum, Coco Lopez, Cinnamon

 

*Want to dine at home?  Dine-In Connecticut is donating 100 percent of all delivery fees when customers order the special dish inspired by Puerto Rico at their partner restaurants.

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