If you’re looking for a new breakfast or lunch spot, try Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe in the Plaza at Buckland Hills in Manchester. This local hotspot has been a family-owned staple for over 20 years, with something for every palate on their menu. Kick off the day with one of their perfectly fluffy bagels,… Read more »
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Treat yourself to a little something sweet from Hardcore Sweet Bakery in Buckland Hills Mall. Eclectic cupcake options are the specialty here, but the bakery also serves up truffles, whoopie pies, and "ponuts" (a combo between a pie and doughnut). With more than 150 cupcake flavors, you’re guaranteed to see a new variety each time… Read more »
Mark your calendar for the 55th Annual Manchester Antiques and Collectibles Show next week! In previous years, the show has boasted more than 30 vendors, each selling their finest pieces, from textiles to furniture, jewelry to china, signs to paintings, toys, and so much more. (Shopping definitely helps work up an appetite, so don't pass… Read more »
You can never have too many pizza joints in town, and the opening of The Blind Pig Pizza Co. has everyone excited. Open a few weeks now, the pizza company has been serving up gourmet specialty pies that will knock your socks off with every bite. Their menu is extensive and will make decisions rather… Read more »
If you’re looking for a new band to give a listen, We Banjo 3 is coming to the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art on Friday, March 8. We can almost guarantee that you’ve never heard anything like it before. Their self-proclaimed “Celt Grass” genre pairs melodies of traditional Irish music with modern-day bluegrass, creating a… Read more »
Any restaurant with the word "fiesta" in the name is probably a must visit, and Fiesta Mexicana in Vernon is no exception. This new Mexican joint on Hartford Turnpike has been wowing diners and earning five-star reviews since its October '16 debut. You’ll kick off your meal with chips and salsa on the house. Then… Read more »
The Connecticut Convention Center will bloom once again during the 36th Annual Connecticut Flower and Garden Show. Taking place Feb 23-26 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, this show shines a spotlight on both local and traveling floral designers who create magnificent floral displays using mainly organic materials. More than 300 exhibitors are on… Read more »
Calling all aviation buffs! The The Flying Monkey Grill has opened to the public at the Hartford Brainard Airport. For just a few months now, the restaurant has been dishing up delicious food in a super neat location right by the runway. You can even watch planes take off and land while you eat! The… Read more »
Lotus Yoga has been making yoga accessible for the community for the past decade. The Manchester studio's main focus is Kripalu Yoga, which combines breathing, stretching, and various postures to release tension and stress. They also offer flow yoga, which is a little more intensive and will have you working up a sweat. With a… Read more »
It’s always fun to try something different, especially new restaurants. Godavari is a South Indian restaurant that opened up in East Hartford last summer, and it's already earning positive reviews for its expansive buffet. Visit for the lunch buffet, which is offered every day, even weekends. During the week stop by between 11:30 a.m. and… Read more »
