West Hartford

Just across South Main Street from West Hartford Town Hall it’s possible to leave the New England winter behind, and find a vibe that immediately transports you to the Caribbean.

In addition to seeking sunshine and turquoise waters, people go to Jamaican for the food, said Hugh Russell, who officially opened The Russell, the third restaurant bearing his name, at 39 South Main St. in West Hartford on Jan. 27, 2022.

“Every other cuisine is here,” Russell said of West Hartford. “That flavor was missing.”