New ‘Banh Meee’ Restaurant Opens in Hartford
Location: 399 Capitol Ave, Hartford, Connecticut Hours: 11:30AM to 8PM MON – TUES (these are soft opening hours) You’ve most likely seen their bright yellow food truck parked around Hartford at one point or another. And now, shortly after the beloved GoldBurger’s left Capitol Ave in Frog Hollow, this Vietnamese style restaurant, Banh Meee, quickly took its place and […]
Top 5 Places to Grab a Margarita in the Hartford Area
Somedays, it’s hard not to find any excuse to drink. Thankfully, today is one of our favorite holidays – National Margarita Day! Check out the list of our top 5 places for a kick-ass, delicious, and buzzing margarita. 1. Sayulita Price: $9-12 With 11 different margaritas, Sayulita is our top choice to celebrate National Margarita Day. If you’re […]
Brunch Series | Butchers and Bakers
It’s been on our bucket list for almost a year now (since the restaurant first opened, really). We’ve heard only positive things about this hidden gem, and even more positive reviews about their brunch specials. So last weekend we finally got a chance to check out Butchers and Bakers in Farmington, and safe to say […]
The Best Happy Hours in Hartford
It’s winter… there’s no denying that. And unfortunately, this season throws our beloved farmers markets, hiking trips and outdoor festivals all out of the equation. Leaving us with only one way to warm up from the sub-zero degree weather. Alcohol. So we put together a list of the top Happy Hours in Hartford, so you […]
Check Out What You Liked Most About 2017
As we say farewell to 2017, we wanted to quickly recap our top Instagram posts of the year. With almost 12,000 likes in the past year, we want to say a huge thank you to all of our loyal (and really, really, really ridiculously good-looking) followers. | 9 | When we expressed our gratitude […]
6 Winter Inspired Recipes from local Well + Full Blogger
When it came to putting together a roundup of the best Winter-Inspired recipes to celebrate the…. (dun, dun, dun….) First Day of Winter, I knew just who to reach out to; Sarah Aldrich, a West End Dweller, and extremely talented blogger and chef. Sarah is the owner of the blog, Well and Full, which features “Vibrant Vegetarian […]
A Visit to the Salt Cave in West Hartford
A Salt Cave is known to improve your health, mood and skin; providing benefits such as improved respiratory conditions, sleeping patterns, reduced stress and headaches, and an increase in energy and your overall sense of well-being. In the need of all these things and wrapped in the stresses of this holiday season, the weHartford crew […]
10 Inexpensive (and Free!) Things to do this Holiday Season
Between baking and cooking for every holiday party you go to, buying presents for your family, friends, neighbors, neighbor’s dogs etc.. The holidays can be an expensive time of year. Here are 10 things to do around the Hartford area to get you in the holiday spirit without breaking the bank. Ice Skating in Bushnell […]
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 […]