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Calling All Train Enthusiasts at Broadleaf Boulevard: Check Out the Model Train at Time Machine Hobby in Manchester

March 10, 2016

Time Machine Hobby is not your average toy store. This hobby shop has everything from model trains, Legos, and puzzles to R/C cars, planes, and helicopters. Game enthusiasts, aspiring scientists, architects, and future astronauts; there’s something for everyone! Visit their sister store right across the street for a huge selection of tabletop and card games,… Read more »

Fill Up a Bucket of Popcorn at Rave Cinemas Buckland Hills 18, a Modern Movie Theater Near Broadleaf Boulevard

March 3, 2016

Whether you're a fan of romantic comedies, historic period pieces, or exciting action films, there's a movie for everyone (including the little ones!) at Rave Cinemas Buckland Hills 18. This Manchester theater is located just minutes from Broadleaf Boulevard, which makes it a convenient option on the next rainy afternoon or date night out. At… Read more »

La Via del Gusto: Italian Coffee and Cuisine

February 24, 2016

Whether you're craving a sweet treat like a cannoli or a savory, overstuffed sandwich, you'll be able to find it at La Via del Gusto, an Italian cafe and deli that's only two miles from Broadleaf Boulevard. Its chefs seek out the very best ingredients for their traditional Italian food and drink, even if that… Read more »

Steve’s Bagels: Gourmet Baked Goods Morning and Midday

February 16, 2016

Pillowy pretzel bagels. Flaky jalapeno-cheddar bagels. Sweet French toast bagels. These are just a few of the specialty baked goods you'll see on the shelves at Steve's Bagels, a cafe and deli that opened in December three miles from Broadleaf Boulevard. With its broad selection of breakfast eats, sandwiches, and gourmet coffee drinks, Steve's is… Read more »

Laugh Your Way Through “Boeing Boeing” at Little Theatre of Manchester

February 9, 2016

In 2008, Boeing Boeing won a Tony for the Best Play Revival. In 2016, it comes to the Little Theatre of Manchester about three miles from Broadleaf Boulevard. Every weekend from now through Sunday, Feb. 21, professional actors from around the state (and a bit beyond) will put on this original play by Marc Camoletti…. Read more »

Cheek’s Chicken and Waffles: Don’t Miss the Honey Butter

February 4, 2016

Steven Murray (aka "Cheeks") was so determined to find the best fried chicken that, in 2014, he traversed the entire country looking for fare worthy of the title. The only problem was that he never found it. Every eatery he encountered did something at least a little wrong with its chicken, maybe breading it too… Read more »

Gather Around the Garlic Knots at Tomato Joe’s

January 26, 2016

Sharing a meal is as much about socializing as it is eating, a fact that the people behind Tomato Joe's understand very clearly. That's why they created at atmosphere in which families, couples, and groups of friends all feel welcome. Their Italian restaurant opened about a month ago three miles from Broadleaf Boulevard, so you… Read more »

NIXS: Let a Pro Do Dinner Tonight

January 20, 2016

Sometimes, all you really want for dinner is a big, juicy steak or a colorful plate of fresh seafood. And that can't always be created in your own kitchen. If you don't have the ingredients (or culinary know-how) to make your own upscale comfort food at Broadleaf Boulevard, make the two-mile trip to NIXS Evergreen…. Read more »

Second Year in a Row–Trio Properties Named Property Management Company of the Year

January 18, 2016

Trio Properties, LLC was honored by the Connecticut Apartment Association for the second year in a row, winning the Nutmeg Award for Management Company of the Year 2015. "We've experienced great years of positive yield for our clients, which ultimately is our number one goal,” says Jeff Ferony, Executive Vice Presidents and Partner. Jeremy Browning,… Read more »

Keep Climbing All Winter Long at Stone Age Rock Gym

January 15, 2016

Just because there's a winter chill in the air doesn't mean you should give up on your favorite athletic endeavors. Stone Age Rock Gym, located about two miles away from Broadleaf Boulevard, ensures you won't have to. The indoor rock-climbing gym allows adventurers to keep climbing, even when snow falls outside. If you haven't already… Read more »

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