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Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties

The latest Hidden Gem is an African Restaurant in north-central Connecticut.

 Pabs African Restaurant in East Hartford.
Pabs African Restaurant in East Hartford. (Chris Dehnel/Patch)

EAST HARTFORD, CT — The latest trek to a Hidden Gem in Hartford and Tolland Counties takes us to a shopping plaza tucked into a corner of East Hartford.

Welcome to Pabs African Restaurant at 1166 Burnside Ave.

The food at Pabs is authentic to West Africa, the portions are as big as the continent and the atmosphere is friendly.

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The consensus from citizen reviews is that if you're a native, Pabs is a homecoming and if you're trying it for the first time, you're about to get hooked on the cuisine.

See more about Pabs on the restaurant's website.

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Amis the coronavirus pandemic, Pabs is currently serving delivery and takeout meals only. To place an order call 860- 206-3784.
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The Hidden Gems series features out-of-the-way mom and pop restaurants, small specialty stores you may have never heard of, little-known historical markers or beautiful nature spots that may be a bit off the beaten path, all located within Hartford and Tolland counties. Do you have a favorite "hidden gem" in the area that you wish to see featured in this column? Email your ideas to tim.jensen@patch.com.

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