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Billy Grant’s Pas de Deux With Judy Dworin

March 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Has anyone seen Billy dance the Funky Chicken? No worries – you won’t have to suffer through seeing his signature moves other than how he struts out his great food. Come to the pre-opening night party and enjoy Billy’s hors d’oeuvres. After all food is what he does best.

Call for pre-opening night party tickets – 860.527.9800
April 2nd at 6:00pm followed by Dreamings at 7:30pm

Judy Dworin Performance Project
Dreamings
April 2, 3, & 4 at 7:30
Charter Oak Cultural Center
All performance tickets – 860.249.1207

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Buy Some Bling And Get A Grants/Bricco Gift Card

March 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Purchase $150.00 worth of “Pandora” jewelry at Anderson Jewelers,
Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th, and receive a $35.00 gift card to Grants Restaurant and Restaurant Bricco!
Purchase $300.00 of “Pandora” and receive a $70.00 gift card to Grants and Bricco.
Anderson Jewelers
1015 Main Street
East Hartford, CT

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“April Showers” Early Bird Special

March 29, 2009 By 1 Comment

“April Showers” Early Bird Special

Grants Restaurant
Monday March 30th – Friday April 3rd
5:00 – 6:00 PM
By Reservations Only
860.236.1930
Buy One Entree Get One Entree FREE!
One Entree Per Person
Free Entree Of Equal Value Or Lesser Value Applied
Ask Us About Our Monday Night Wine Promotion

• Not Available For Take Out
• Not To Be Combined With Any Other Promotions,
Discounts, Coupons Or Simply Certificate
• Offer Only Good If You Mention “APRIL SHOWERS”
• Must Be Seated By 6:00 PM

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“Spring Fling” Early Bird Special

March 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment

“SPRING FLING” Early Bird Special

Grants Restaurant
Monday March 23rd – March Friday 27th
5:00 – 6:00 PM
By Reservations Only
Buy One Entree Get One Entree FREE!
One Entree Per Person
Free Entree Of Equal Value Or Lesser Value Applied
Ask Us About Our Monday Night Wine Promotion

* Not Available For Take Out
* Not To Be Combined With Any Other Promotions,
  Discounts, Coupons Or Simply Certificate
* Offer Only Good If You Mention “SPRING FLING”
* Must Be Seated By 6:00 PM

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Help Manute Bol Build A School In Sudan

March 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Meet Manute Bol
7’7” retired NBA star & record shot blocker

Saturday
March 14
1-3pm

Grants Restaurant
977 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford Center

Help build a school in Manute’s village in Sudan allowing the children to continue to learn throughout the long rainy season. Darfurian Muslim children fleeing violence in Darfur and Southern Sudanese Christian children will learn together in peace, healing wounds through the reconciliation of former enemies.

Receive a $20 coupon for drinks or food at Grants or Bricco’s when you make a donation of $50 or more!
http://www.sudansunrise.org

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GIVE US 1 HOUR AND WE’LL GIVE YOU 1 FREE ENTREE

March 9, 2009 By 3 Comments

This Week’s Special

Grants Restaurant
977 Farmington Ave
West Hartford Center
Monday 9th through Friday 13th
5:00 – 6:00 PM Daily
call – 860.236.1930

Buy One Entree Get One Of Equal Or Less Value Free!
Must be seated by 6 pm to take advantage of this offer. This offer is not valid with any other offer, discount, coupons or Simply Certificates ™.

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Bricco Dinner 3/6 – 3/12

March 6, 2009 By 1 Comment

BRICCO DINNER

CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI
w/ lemon-caper aioli & spicy tomato sauce
$11
PEPPERED BEEF CARPACCIO
w/ truffled oyster mushrooms, arugula, lemon, EVO & Parmigiano Reggiano
$9
NEAPOLITAN MEATBALL & CRISPY POLENTA
w/ plum tomatoes & Italian greens
$10
BLACK PEPPER & CORIANDER CRUSTED RARE TUNA
w/ sage potatoes, French green beans, roasted peppers, Kalamata olives & salsa verde
$12
HANDMADE ROASTED CHICKEN & RICOTTA RAVIOLI
w/ shitake mushrooms, roasted chicken au jus & tomato confit
$9
SMOKED SALMON FLATBREAD
w/ dill, crème fraiche, red onion & arugula salad
$12
TOSCANO SALAD
w/ tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, kalamata olives, marinated artichokes, roasted peppers,
haricot verts, grilled onion & balsamic vinaigrette
$9
BOSTON BIBB SALAD
w/ red onions, cucumber, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts,
gorgonzola & lemon vinaigrette
$7
CAESAR SALAD
w/ romaine, radicchio, garlic croutons & Parmigiano Reggiano
$7
WARM PISTACHIO CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE
w/ Granny Smith Apples, frisée salad & cider vinaigrette
$8
ITALIAN GREENS
Lalarosa, red leaf, arugula, cucumber, radishes, fennel & white balsamic vinaigrette
$7

WILD MUSHROOM: pancetta, shitake & oyster mushrooms, poached egg & black truffle oil $14
SHRIMP: artichokes, soft onions, fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes & basil $16
SAUSAGE: San Marsano tomatoes, hot Italian sausage, spinach, ricotta & Grana Podano $15
MARGHERITA: San Marsano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil $14
PEPPERONI: San Marsano tomatoes, red onion, fresh mozzarella & Grana Podano $15
GRILLED CHICKEN: bacon, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella & basil pesto $14
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA: Prosciutto di Parma, San Marsano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil $16
FIG PIE: gorgonzola, Prosciutto di Parma, arugula & Parmigiano Reggiano $14
GOAT CHEESE: sun dried tomato pesto, slivered red onion, roasted garlic & goat cheese $15
BIANCO: roasted garlic, fresh ricotta, goat cheese, red onion, pistachio & truffle honey $14

PENNE WITH VODKA
w/ sun dried tomatoes, basil, cream & Grana Padano
$15 add shrimp $18 or chicken $17
RUSTICHELLA RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
w/ classic meat sauce, fresh ricotta & grated nutmeg
$16
“MY MOM’S” SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
w/ soft onions, peas, pancetta, cracked black pepper & Grana Padano
$16
HANDMADE RICOTTA GNOCCHI
w/ lamb ragout, minted peas & goat cheese cream
$16
RUSTICHELLA ORECCHIETTE
w/ Nonna Violeta’s fennel sausage,
tomato braised swiss chard, cranberry beans, EVO & Parmigiano Reggiano
$16
HANDMADE ROASTED CHICKEN & RICOTTA RAVIOLI
w/ Shitake mushrooms, roasted chicken au jus & tomato confit
$18
WOOD OVEN BAKED RIGATONI
w/ Italian sausage, peas, plum tomatoes, cream & mozzarella
$16

*** Whole wheat penne available upon request ***

MUSTARD BBQ CEDAR PLANKED SALMON
w/ mashed potatoes & French green beans
$22
FENNEL & BLACK PEPPER CRUSTED TUNA
On crisp potato cake w/ olive tapenade & balsamic vinaigrette
$24
WOOD OVEN ROASTED DIVER SEA SCALLOPS
w/ porcini farotto, apples, celery & pomegranate saba
$25
SPICE GLAZED LONG ISLAND DUCK BREAST
w/ leg confit & turnip risotto
$25
MURRAY’S FREE RANGE CHICKEN
w/ swiss chard, Parmigiano gratin, fingerling potatoes, braised mushrooms & chicken au jus
$19
GRILLED CERTIFIED ANGUS NEW YORK STRIP
w/ mashed potatoes, broccoli rabe, glazed cipollini onions & red wine sauce
$28

An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more.
Our kitchen will gladly accommodate dietary restrictions.
Children’s offerings are available.
Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, shellfish & eggs reduces the risk of food borne illness

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Bricco Lunch 3/6 – 3/12

March 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment

BRICCO LUNCH 3/6 – 3/12

CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI
w/ lemon caper aioli & spicy tomato sauce
$8
PEPPERED BEEF CARPACCIO
w/ truffled oyster mushrooms, arugula, lemon,
extra virgin olive oil & Parmigiano Reggiano
$8
BLACK PEPPER & CORIANDER CRUSTED RARE TUNA
w/ sage potatoes, French green beans, roasted peppers, Kalamata olives & salsa verde
$10
BOSTON BIBB SALAD
w/ red onion, cucumber, sun dried tomatoes,
toasted pine nuts, gorgonzola & lemon vinaigrette
$7
WARM PISTACHIO CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE SALAD
w/ Granny Smith Apples, frisee salad & cider vinaigrette
$7
CAESAR SALAD
w/ romaine, radicchio, garlic croutons & Parmigiano Reggiano
$6
ITALIAN GREENS
Lalarosa, red leaf, cucumber, fennel & white balsamic vinaigrette
$6

**add grilled chicken $5 or grilled shrimp $6 to any salad

MARGHERITA: San Marsano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil $14
ARUGULA: fresh mozzarella, soft onions, Grana Padano, plum tomatoes & arugula salad $14
BIANCO: roasted garlic, fresh ricotta, goat cheese, red onion, pistachio & truffle honey $14
PEPPERONI: San Marsano tomatoes, red onion, fresh mozzarella & Grana Podano $15
SHRIMP: artichokes, soft onions, fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes & basil $16
GRILLED CHICKEN: bacon, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella & basil pesto $14
SAUSAGE PIZZA: San Marsano tomatoes, hot Italian sausage, spinach, ricotta & Grana Podano$15
FIG PIE: gorgonzola, Prosciutto di Parma, arugula & Parmigiano Reggiano $14
SMOKED SALMON: w/ dill, crème frîache, red onion & arugula salad $16
WILD MUSHROOM: w/ pancetta, shitake & oyster mushrooms,poached egg & black truffle oil $14
ORTOLANA: San Marsano tomatoes, roasted eggplant, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, peppers
& fresh mozzarella $14

ROASTED TURKEY BLT
w/ basil aioli on toasted foccacia
$9
“THE OPRAH” GRILLED LOBSTER & CHEESE SANDWICH
w/ chunked lobster, havarti cheese & onion rings
$15
GRILLED CHICKEN PANINI
w/ basil pesto, roasted peppers & mozzarella cheese
$9
TUNA MELT SANDWICH
w/ house chunk tuna, tomatoes & melted provolone cheese
$9
PENNE WITH OAK GRILLED CHICKEN
w/ capers, olives, plum tomatoes and Grana Padano
$14
PENNE WITH PEPPER VODKA
w/ sun dried tomatoes, basil, cream and Grana Padano
$12 with chicken $ 14 with shrimp $15
WOOD OVEN BAKED RIGATONI
w/ Italian sausage, peas, plum tomatoes, cream & mozzarella
$13
RUSTICHELLA D’ABRUZZO RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
w/ classic meat sauce, fresh ricotta & grated nutmeg
$13
“MY MOM’S” SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
w/ soft onions, peas, pancetta & cracked black pepper & Grana Padano
$12

*** Whole wheat pasta available upon request ***

MIXED LETTUCE WITH GRILLED CHICKEN
fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, polenta croutons & balsamic vinaigrette
$12
GRILLED HANGER STEAK SALAD
w/ portabella mushrooms, tomatoes, grilled onions,
gorgonzola cheese & white balsamic vinaigrette
$15
SAUTÉED SALMON & CRAB CAKES
w/ preserved lemon caper aioli & Italian greens
$12
MUSTARD BBQ SALMON
w/ mashed potatoes & French green beans
$15

Thoroughly cooking meats, fish, poultry & eggs reduces the risk of food borne illness.
18% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more.

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Happy Hour Comes To Grants And Bricco

March 3, 2009 By 3 Comments

This Week – March 2nd – 6th
Grants and Bricco Restaurants have taken the guess work out of where to go with friends after work. Here are this week’s specials.

BRICCO
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – 4:00-6:00
$ 4 (Bar only) $4
Kindly no substitutes. Cannot be combined with other promotions or coupons.

• MELISSA’S MEATBALL
w/ grated Parmigiano
• MARKET BRUSCHETTA
• THE CALZONE
Chef’s Choice
• SAUSAGE & BROCCOLI RABE
w/ EVO & Italian beans
• ITALIAN CURED MEATS & CHEESE
w/ crostini
• SEASONAL RISOTTO FRITTERS
• BAR SIZE BOSTON BIBB SALAD
• STONE PIE
Choice of Margherita or Pepperoni
• FRIED CALAMARI
w/ aioli & spicy marinara

GRANTS
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – 4:00-6:00

• 1/2 price appetizers and raw bar w/specially priced wine features, cocktails and $3 dollar drafts.
(Bar only)
Kindly no substitutes. Cannot be combined with other promotions or coupons.

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