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The Laurel Globally Inspired. Locally Sourced. Made to Share.

10/14/2026

Some of the best dishes begin with a story worth telling.

For Chef Ashley Flagg, inspiration goes beyond ingredients and technique. It comes from the people we meet, the cultures we learn from, and the connections we make along the way.

Our take on Lablabi, a beloved Tunisian dish, is a reflection of that. Rooted in friendship, inspired by tradition, and brought to life with a personal touch.

Because great food doesn’t just bring flavors together. It brings people, cultures, and stories to the table.

Now on the menu at The Laurel.

As Chef Ashley always says, “I’m just heating up good farm food.” So we have our incredible farmers to thank for working...
10/13/2026

As Chef Ashley always says, “I’m just heating up good farm food.” So we have our incredible farmers to thank for working so hard to supply us with it. Otherwise she wouldn’t have anything to heat up 🫶🏻😅

Happy National Farmer’s Day 🌾 Support your local farmers!!!

Shot on location at Young Farms in East Granby, ft some of our favorite farmers, Tori and Dale :)

Two incredible chefs. One table. A purpose greater than the meal.This Veterans Day, we’re bringing together two talented...
10/11/2026

Two incredible chefs. One table. A purpose greater than the meal.

This Veterans Day, we’re bringing together two talented chefs for a special evening celebrating food, service, and community.

Meet Chef Roshara Sanders Roshara Sanders, a U.S. Army veteran and celebrated culinary talent who brings her passion for food, creativity, and the spirit of service into every kitchen she enters.

Joining her is Chef Ashley Flagg Ashley Flagg , the culinary force behind The Laurel, known for her inventive approach to cuisine, bold flavors, and thoughtful storytelling through food.

Together, they’re creating a one-night-only Pan-American menu: a meal tracing the movement of peoples across the Atlantic, connecting North America, South America, and the Caribbean. It’s a story of memory, migration, resilience, and celebration.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Homes for the Brave Homes for the Brave , a nonprofit organization committed to helping veterans and their families build brighter futures through housing, resources, and ongoing support.

Because food has always been about more than what’s on the plate. It’s about the people we gather with, the stories we share, and the communities we build.

SERVED: A Veterans Day Dinner
Wednesday, November 11 | 6 PM
📍 The Laurel

Reservations are now available through OpenTable. Link in our bio.

10/10/2026

To our friends from Puerto Rico, this one’s for you.

Meet the Spätzle Guisado, new on our fall menu and created by our sous chef Savannah. This is her first dish ever on a menu, and we could not be more proud of her.

Brown butter spätzle, Young Farms potato, butternut squash, crispy olives, lime and sofrito. It’s everything you want in a guisado, cozy and a little bright, done in a way that’s completely hers.

We got to watch her work on this for weeks and she really did not stop until she got it exactly where she wanted it. She’s so proud of this dish and we’re so proud of her!!!

And it means a lot to us to have something on the menu for people we love. So come in, order it, and tell Sav what you think. She’d love to hear it :)

10/07/2026

Are you team pasta tooth or sweet tooth? We are both for sure 🤪

Our Tuna Conserva Puttanesca is sticking around for another week 🤎

Olive oil-poached tuna, hand-cut pappardelle, puttanesca sauce, garlic breadcrumbs.

Come get it while it’s here. See you soon!

GIIIIIIIRL Dinner is having her final night this Thursday.One last chance to get the combo we know and love: Aperol Spri...
10/05/2026

GIIIIIIIRL Dinner is having her final night this Thursday.

One last chance to get the combo we know and love: Aperol Spritz (or w**e), Spicy Kale Caesar & Hand Cut Fries for $25. Add Chicken Tendies for $10 if you’re feeling extra 😉

Grab the girls and come give Girl Dinner the send-off she deserves. 🥂

See you Thursday!

PS. Watch this space. Something new is coming very soon ;)

pre-service portraits 🫶🏻 say hi to the most good-looking kitchen crew!!! (incomplete)
10/02/2026

pre-service portraits 🫶🏻 say hi to the most good-looking kitchen crew!!! (incomplete)

10/01/2026

Our Fall Menu is here 🤎

Roasted Carrot Salad (VG)
Young Farms Baharat spiced carrots,
heirloom bean hummus, lentil- sesame crunch

Grilled Salmon
Wester Ross Salmon, lablabi chickpea stew,
gribiche, croutons

Vegan “Kani” Salad (VG)
Nori marinated hearts of palm, vegan ‘kani’ dressing, Young Farms carrots, Pete’s Greens cucumbers, green papaya, sesame

Spätzle “Guisado” (V)
Brown butter spätzle, Young Farms potato,
butternut squash, cripsy olives, lime, sofrito

Artichoke “Rangoon” (VG)
Tofu ‘cream cheese’, yuzu kosho, artichoke hearts, chili sauce

Tofu Katsu Curry (VG)
Japanese mushroom golden curry, Chang Shing tofu katsu, roasted Young Farms vegetables, steamed rice

Bella Bella Half Chicken
Fall cassoulet, Young Farms heirloom beans,
root vegetables, duck bacon, chicken sausage

And for dessert… Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake with Apple Butter 😋

Come taste what’s new this season. See you soon 🤎

09/30/2026

We’re a finalist for Restaurant of the Year at the CRAZIES Awards!!! 😭🎉🥳

We opened our doors just last year in January, so being named alongside some of the best restaurants in Connecticut is a true honor. This one belongs to the people who make The Laurel what it is every day: our chef/owner Ashley Flagg, our bar director Abraham Rojas, our incredible team, our partners, our guests, and the farmers, and the rest of our local purveyors whose work inspires our menu season after season.

And, if you fancy it and feel inclined to send a little love our way, you can cast a vote for The Laurel via the link in our bio 🫶🏻

09/24/2026

Hand-cut pappardelle, tuna slowly poached in olive oil, and all the briny, garlicky goodness of puttanesca.

Introducing our new pasta special: Tuna Conserva Puttanesca.

And while Chef Ashley takes you through the making of it, she answers a few questions along the way - including which dish on The Laurel menu took the longest to perfect.

We won’t give that one away. You’ll have to watch to find out. 👀

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1046 New Britain Avenue
West Hartford, CT
06110

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Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 9pm

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