From chef and seasoned restaurateur Michal Schlow comes Alta Strada. The menu combines the flavors of Tuscany, Piedmont, the Amalfi Coast and Emilia-Romagna, all with a modern twist. From the lush lemon trees lining the vestibule to watching the chefs prepare your meal through the open kitchen, Alta Strada recreates the Italian fine dining scene. For a table on the outdoor patio, the restaurant suggests you call for a reservation. Alta Strada also houses a bar with story-telling bartenders.
Alta Strada
39 Norwich-Westerley Road
Ledyard, CT 06339-1128
860-885-1420
altastradarestaurant.com
The Scorpion Bar and cantina lends this genuine Mexican cantina the attitude of a rock bar. Pairing an extensive selection of pure blue agave tequilas with traditional Mexican cuisine and accommodating up to 300 guests, the bar pulls in patrons with its hard-core rock music. With a theme for every day, the week starts off light with Guitar Hero Mondays, escalating to Tuesdays Tequila and Trivia, Rock Star Karaoke Wednesdays, Industry Night Thursdays, and then culminating in The Rockin’ Republic Weekend on Fridays and Saturdays. The Scorpion Bar slows it down again on Madden Sundays.
The Scorpion Bar
39 Norwich-Westerly Road
Ledyard, CT 06339-1128
860-204-8388
thescorpionbar.com
Deriving eclectic inspiration from the cultures of ancient Asia, the Kitchen at Shrine offers flavorful Pan-Asian cuisine. The Shrine has capacity for 225 diners, making it a popular choice for private functions. The Red Room and The Karma Room each accommodate 10 to 36 people. After dinner diners can proceed to the Shrine’s Lounge and Nightclub on the first floor for a nightcap.
The Kitchen at Shrine
240 MGM Grand Drive
Mashantucket, CT 06338
860-312-8888
shrinemgmfoxwoods.com
