Milford is a town of approximately 50,000 people in southern Connecticut, along the shore of the Long Island Sound. The Milford Green is northwest of Milford Harbor, which feeds into the sound. Historically, town greens were tracts of land designated for public use, such as for cattle grazing, military parades or public gathering spots. The Milford Green is now a park and there are several restaurants in the area.
Rainbow Gardens Restaurant & Bar is near the center of Milford Green in a Victorian house renovated by owners Heather and John Profetto. The eclectic menu features appetizers such as crab cakes, coconut shrimp and grilled eggplant with sweet pepper hummus. Entrees are all salads, such as the Border Patrol, which is tuna steak with a tortilla crust, served over greens with pineapple salsa and cucumber and wasabi dressing. The quiche of the day is also available as an entree, served with a side salad or the soup of the day. The bar serves wine and mixed drinks and guests can have their drinks indoors or on the patio. Rainbow Gardens also offers a special catering menu for weddings or other events.
Rainbow Gardens Restaurant & Bar
117 N. Broad St.
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-2500
rainbowgardens.org
Located on the south side of Milford Green, Liquid Lunch is known for its gourmet soups. Ten varieties of soup are available daily, including lentil, split pea with ham and tomato basil. Liquid Lunch also takes requests and invites customers to ask for their favorite soup if it's not on the menu that day. Several types of salads and sandwiches are also available. Salad options include the Nantucket, which is made with granny smith apples, goat cheese and candied almonds on spinach greens with balsamic vinaigrette, or an antipasto salad with provolone cheese, ham, salami, roasted vegetables and pepperoncinis on mixed greens. A meatloaf, onion and ketchup sandwich called the Biloxi is available, as is the Portland sandwich, made with turkey breast, cheddar cheese and apple cole slaw. Drinks include coffee, espresso, tea and fresh fruit smoothies.
Liquid Lunch
84 S. Broad St.
Milford, CT 06460
203-877-7687
liquidlunchrestaurant.com
Citrus is an American Caribbean fusion restaurant on the southeast side of the town green. The appetizer menu features selections such as pan fried pork dumplings with citrus soy dipping sauce, or blackened scallops with a legume salad and tequila-lime creme fraiche. Several salads are available, including a watermelon salad with goat cheese, toasted flax seed and red onion marmalade. Citrus serves grilled pizza, such as the Mashed Potato Pizza with potatoes, bacon goat cheese, roasted garlic puree and chives. The dinner menu includes sandwiches and burgers, as well as entrees such as the Molasses Ginger Pork Tenderloin in a spiced bourbon cider reduction. Citrus makes its own desserts, such as creme brulee, cheesecake and a chocolate chip brownie with vanilla ice cream. The restaurant also offers specials, which are dependent on the availability of seasonal ingredients. A private dining room and a special banquet menu are available for special events.
Citrus
56 S. Broad St.
Milford, CT 06460
203-877-1138
citrus-ct.com
