eldersveld t1_j9yaj6e wrote on February 25, 2023 at 1:23 PM

Reply to comment by OutTheOfficeWindow in Best Chicken Cutlet sandwich in all of CT? by OtherwiseCricket8982

>Corner Deli in Hartford

This made me think of Corner Grinder in Hartford, which had great sandwiches as well as old school Italian dishes for decades until the family sold it, after which it promptly went downhill until closure. Still miss their pizzaiola. RIP

OfAnthony t1_j9zgth4 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 6:29 PM

'Lenoci's Italian Kitchen' is the new Corner Grinder- they moved to Old Wethersfield.

https://i95rock.com/new-local-italian-restaurant-opens-in-old-wethersfield/

eldersveld t1_j9zhdt6 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 6:33 PM

Oh, shit! I ran into Enzo at a bakery a few years ago and he told me they were opening up there, but then the pandemic hit. This is great news, will have to check them out

OutTheOfficeWindow t1_j9ycc18 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 1:41 PM

Ohh man that place was so so so so good. I used to take my mom there for lunch. When he retired I almost cried.

eldersveld t1_j9yd0gq wrote on February 25, 2023 at 1:47 PM

It was such a gem and I always made sure to try their non-grinder stuff. Amazing chicken soup, broccoli and cavatelli, pasta fazool, lamb stew, you name it.. and that special pizza of theirs with the spinach, potatoes, and sausage.

I gave them one chance after ownership changed. The new owners both trash-talked the old family and put out inferior food. It was sad but a relief when they finally closed for good

OutTheOfficeWindow t1_j9ydql1 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 1:53 PM

Yea I went once with the new owners and never went back. I ordered the pasta with broccoli rabe and it was nothing like the old days. I wish I had some of their recipes…