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

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Hanging Hills Brewery in Hartford, Connecticut, is a popular brewery with a modern brew house fitted with stainless steel equipment where refreshing craft beers are brewed using the best ingredients that include malts and freshest hops. And the end result achieved is what brings visitors back to our brewery time and again. Creativity is the name of the game and by using tested techniques, best ingredients and attention to details we have built up a stellar reputation with the beer drinking public. At Hanging Hills Brewery there are always fun and interesting events happening as well as enjoyable live entertainment.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

Elite Massage in Hartford, Connecticut, is a day spa with a tranquil and therapeutic environment in which our skilled and dedicated therapists offer a wide selection of massage therapies that will result in a renewal and rejuvenation of body, mind and spirit. Embark on your journey to wellness and relaxation at our day spa by choosing a massage of your choice. Massage services include a deep tissue massage aimed at releasing tension and pain spots in the muscle, a hot stone massage that uses heated stone ideal for softening sore muscles, a sports massage aimed at improving recovery time between workouts. Whatever therapy your choose at Elite Massage, you are assured of enjoying a pampering spa experience.READ MORE

Hog River Brewing in Hartford, Connecticut, is a family owned and run brewery, and although we do not serve meals at our brew house, visitors are welcome to bring their own food to enjoy with a refreshing craft beer. The taproom at our brewery with its warm and inviting atmosphere, features a bar, tables and beer rails for up to 75 visitors, and there is plenty more standing room. The taproom, where visitors can enjoy live entertainment one night a week, offers a constantly changing choice of house beers that are poured directly from the tank to your glass as well as classic German beers and our popular barrel-aged beers. Hog River Brewing is a great venue for hosting unique, relaxed and fun private events. READ MORE

Black-Eyed Sally’s Barbecue Restaurant in Hartford, Connecticut, is a utterly charming barbecue restaurant housed in an interesting, historic brick building that has been tastefully decorated with blues memorabilia and Southern folk art. This family owned and operated bbq restaurant has, over the years, built up a stellar reputation for offering warm, Southern hospitality and exciting live entertainment provided by great artists. Our menu features tasty delights such as BBQ ribs, pulled pork, blackened catfish, Jambalaya and more, and a portion of our delicious pecan pie provides the perfect end to a great meal. Black-Eyed Sally’s Barbecue Restaurant is a great venue for hosting weddings and many other private parties and we offer excellent catering services for offsite events.READ MORE

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

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

Bushnell Park in Hartford, Connecticut, is an inviting park that offers fun activities that will appeal to visitors of all ages, and regularly hosts educational programs and enjoyable events. A popular attraction at the park is the spectacular and vintage carousel that dates back to 1914, and is made up of lovers' chariots and 48 beautifully hand-carved wooden horses that twirl around a unique Wurlitzer band organ booming out its melodies. The Bushnell Park Carousel has a private function room that can be rented for hosting dream weddings, birthday parties and many other private events. A visit to Bushnell Park is not complete without a thrilling ride on the carousel or exchanging wedding vows among our artistically painted horses.READ MORE