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New Paint and Wine Business Opens on Pratt Street
There’s no greater sense of excitement than seeing a new business open in downtown Hartford – ESPECIALLY when it’s a new opening on Pratt Street. A couple weeks ago, while I was walking to grab lunch, I noticed a ‘Painting with a Twist’ sign on the window of what used to be Stackpole’s. I immediately […]
Where to Shop on Small Business Saturday
When it comes to shopping for the holidays, think small. Small Business Saturday, which takes place on November 25th, is a great way to shop for the holidays while supporting your local Hartford businesses. Plus, Black Friday is overrated. Check out some of the local Hartford area businesses and restaurants that will be offering specials […]
’17 Holiday Events in the Hartford Area
‘Tis the season for gift shopping, ice skating and drinking. Check out these local holiday events in the Hartford area to get you in the gift-giving season.
Celebrate Friendsgiving at Hartford’s Republic at the Linden
Friendsgiving; the night before Thanksgiving that’s specially reserved for spending time with friends, eating food, and most importantly, drinking. OR, also known as the night you go out with all your high school friends to pre-game before Thanksgiving day. Whichever way you look at it, this year, we’re teaming up with Republic at the Linden […]
October Harvest Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss
October KNOW GOOD Market When: Thursday, October 12 from 5 PM – 8 PM Where: Hog River Brewery / 30-50 Bartholomew Ave, Hartford What: Everyone knows Hartford turns up for the KNOW GOOD Markets. Eats from the best local food trucks, on-tap beer from Hog River, and vibes that you can’t find anywhere else. While […]
Meet the weHartford Founders
This week, weHartford founders, Melissa Melonson and Cara Stellato were featured on WTNH – Channel 8 News. Ann Nyberg, who interviewed the two, was interested in hearing about what they thought Hartford had to offer to young people and why it’s such a great city to work and live in. weHartford was first created in the […]
Best Spots in the Hartford Area for Fall Foliage
If you live in New England, fall should just automatically be your favorite season. With the leaves changing colors every day, it’s a hard season not to love. PLUS, endless craft beers, apple picking, cider donuts… what could be better? If you’re unsure of the best spots in the Hartford area to see fall foliage […]
A Sweet Surprise in the New Max Downtown
If you’re familiar with the Greater Hartford area, chances are you’re also familiar with the Max Restaurant Group. While everyone seemingly has their “favorite,” ours happens to be Max Downtown, which conveniently is right down the street from us on Asylum Street. After a summer of renovations, Max Downtown finally reopened on September 19th. With […]
Top Apple Picking Farms in the Hartford Area
Sorry, but you can’t ‘do Fall’ without going apple picking and eating apple cider donuts. Fall feels like the one time of year where you can be a kid again; where it’s socially acceptable to jump into a pile of leaves and run around eating caramel covered apples for breakfast. There are plenty of spots in the […]