Painting with a Twist in Hartford, Connecticut, is a unique, licensed tavern and art studio where budding artists can release their latent artistic talents by creating their own works of art that they get to take home at the end of the evening. No experience is necessary to enjoy a fun evening with our art courses that include personal artist instruction and necessary painting supplies. Enjoy a glass of wine, beer or cider while receiving basic painting instruction before putting brush to canvas to create your own, personal masterpiece. Painting with a Twist is a great venue for hosting any number of private parties, with benefits that include no cleaning up, a artist instructor and a private parties room. READ MORE

At A Touch of Bliss Organic Spa in Hartford, Connecticut, you enjoy an idyllic and pampering spa experience in an atmosphere of tranquility, relaxation and sheer bliss. We are committed to ensuring that our clients leave our spa feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, invigorated and planning a return visit. Therapies available at our spa include a soothing hot stone massage, ayurvedic ritual, facials, yoga, organic skin care treatments and more. Facials include a consultation, Indian head massage, skin analysis, exfoliation and more. Spoil someone special with a gift certificate from A Touch of Bliss Organic Spa, we also offer excellent spa therapies that will have brides looking and feeling and looking confident and beautiful.READ MORE

City Steam Brewery in Hartford, Connecticut, is a unique, award winning brewery located in a Richardson brownstone dating back to 1870, and in this historic setting offers a multi-level floor plan that is spread over 9 levels. These areas are ideal for hosting private parties and functions for up to 160 guests, and our brewery also features a beer garden, game room, pool and a bar that offers hand crafted beers on tap. Visitors will also enjoy live entertainment that is available on weekends. Our cafe is a great venue for hosting weddings, reception, reunions and many other private parties, and with our excellent catering services you are assured of hosting memorable and enjoyable events and parties. City Steam Brewery is also home to Brew Ha Ha Comedy Club located in our basement. READ MORE

Ficara's Restaurant in Hartford, Connecticut, is a popular, family friendly Italian restaurant serving traditional and tasty Italian cuisine in the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of a quaintly decorated dining room. Our Italian restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and our menu of authentic Italian cuisine includes a firm favorite of spaghetti bolognaise served with a freshly tossed salad. And our spaghetti and meatballs is a treat not to be missed. We also offer an excellent take out service that enables you to enjoy our delicious meals in the comfort of your home. Dining at Ficara's Restaurant is always a delightful experience and we welcome small and large groups of diners.READ MORE

Front Street Bistro and Spotlight Theaters in Hartford, Connecticut, is a popular bistro where guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine before or after enjoying a delightful movie at Spotlight Theatres, a digital movie theater. The eclectic menu available at our bistro also includes vegetarian dishes, vegan meals as well as gluten-free options, and all meals are prepared using fresh and, where possible, locally sourced ingredients from preferred fishmongers, farmers and markets. Front Street Bistro and Spotlight Theaters offers excellent private dining options in a choice of dining rooms, and our theater auditoriums offering seating for up to 245 guests is ideal for company presentations. READ MORE

Carbone’s Ristorante in Hartford, Connecticut, is a family owned and run Italian restaurant that offers diners a delightful dining experience with their eclectic and seasonal menu of delicious Italian cuisine prepared with the freshest, best quality ingredients. Enjoy old world hospitality at our Italian restaurant where our fine Italian cuisine is creatively presented and served with a fine wine by our friendly and helpful staff. For the convenience of customers, we also offer an excellent take out service. Carbone's Ristorante is an ideal venue with a choice of rooms for private dining and for hosting enjoyable private events.READ MORE

Mozzicato DePasquale Bakery and Pastry Shop in Hartford, Connecticut, is a family owned bakery and cafe that centers around Italian life, and this bakery and coffee shop is a popular place where family and friends meet up to enjoy breakfast, a choice of coffees, teas, Italian cookies, cakes and many other tasty delights as well as a drink from our well stocked bar. Elegant cookie platters available at our bakery and cafe are ideal as corporate gifts. Wedding cakes play an important part of weddings, and at Mozzicato DePasquale Bakery and Pastry Shop our spectacular wedding cakes will be one of the highlights of wedding receptions.READ MORE

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Bin 228 in Hartford, Connecticut, opened its doors in 2003 as a cozy wine bar offering an eclectic selection from a wine list of more than 55 wines that, for customers convenience, are available per glass or per bottle. Delicious meals available at our wine bar are prepared by award winning and talented chefs who delight in preparing and presenting plates that are artistically created. Our menu includes delicious favorites such as Italian cheeses, paninis, risotto, fresh light salads, freshly prepared sandwiches and many more delicious choices. Wine experts at Bin 228 are always on hand to assist customers in choosing the best wine to suit each and every occasion.READ MORE

Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford, Connecticut, is a spectacular, landscaped park that has been providing fun and enjoyable outdoor activities to suit all ages, since its opening to the public in 1999. At the edge of the river the park features a stage for live entertainment and various performances, and up to 2500 visitors can sit on surrounding grassy terraces. Our park also has walking and biking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, rowing programs, yoga, football fields, and many more outdoor activities. Riverfront Recapture, a private organization, is responsible and also manages the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza to provide the public with a great park where all ages can relax and enjoy activities in the outdoors.READ MORE