West Hartford just got a little warmer and even tastier—Coracora has officially opened its doors in Blue Back Square!
More than a year after announcing the expansion, this beloved Peruvian restaurant is now serving up bold flavors in an elevated new space.
Expect a fresh menu that goes big: crispy chicken croquettes with creamy, spicy sauce; fall-apart braised short rib with a savory rice-and-bean cake; and fried yuca bites topped with a cheesy pepper sauce. It’s comfort food with serious swagger.
Coracora also teamed up with renowned Peruvian mixologist Luis Flores to craft cocktails like the Cora Punch, Lúcuma Papa, and Paraíso—drinks as thoughtful as the dishes.
This isn’t just any opening. Coracora was a James Beard Award finalist for Best Restaurant: Northeast, and it consistently earns praise for its creativity, food quality, service, and atmosphere.
Just as important, Coracora is family-owned—so every reservation supports local people who bring irreplaceable charm and vibrancy to West Hartford.
Plus great news for longtime fans: the original Shield Street location isn’t going anywhere.
Coracora at Blue Back Square—same heart, bigger stage, and a new reason to grab a seat at the table!
WHERE TO GO!
January may be a tough time of year for people who don’t like snow and cold, but Connecticut has plenty of indoor adventures for all ages! The next time you need to get out of the house, check out some of these fun activities across the state.
Burn off some energy at an indoor trampoline park! There are jumping spots all over in Connecticut, including Jumpz in Danbury, Urban Air in Manchester,
FunZ in Waterbury, and Fun Max in Simsbury.Try your hand at axe-throwing! Unleash your inner lumberjack and hit the bulls-eye at spots like Odin’s Keep in Enfield, Montana Nights in Newington, Putnam
and Southington; and Crazy Horse in Milford.
When the weather prevents you from taking a swing outdoors, Connecticut's got a few ways to get your golfing fix. Check out virtual golf and indoor simulationoptions at CT Virtual Golf in Waterbury, Back 9 Social in Wallingford and Golf Lounge 18, which has locations in Canton, Danbury, Fairfield, Orange, and South Windsor. If you’re a mini golf fan, try an indoor glow-in-the-dark game at Nomads Adventure Quest in South Windsor or The Cave in Bethel!
And if you really miss summer, how about a water adventure at Great Wolf
Lodge? At this indoor water park by Foxwoods, it’s 84 degrees inside all year
round. Enjoy thrilling water slides, a lazy river, and other splashy fun. Go for the day or stay overnight, with themed family suites featuring kid's sleeping areas.
Stay tuned for more updates next week, when we tell you more good stuff about Connecticut!
