Tucked into the southeast corner of West Hartford is The Spot, a hard-working burger joint that Amy and I recently visited. Each meal is one part American Classic (burger, dog and fries) and one part creative madness. The men behind the counter have devised a vast menu of flavorful combinations to transform the humble burger into works of art. Our meal included a G-Moli (guacamole & bacon) Burger, a Buffalo Bacon Cheese Burger, an order
Early this afternoon I walked over to Blue Back Square in West Hartford. I needed to stop by Barnes & Noble. On my way over from the Raveis office, I passed a new storefront going in on Memorial Road, next to Rizzuto’s. A bright red sign with some multi-colored graphic blocks advertises that Six Flags Rollercoaster Cuts will be occupying the space this spring. The sign and a visit to the website proclaim that it
Recently I wrote a post covering 2008 real estate market statistics for the Greater Hartford area. This post focuses on data specific to West Hartford, Connecticut. All information came from the CTMLS and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. All data is for single family homes only. Median sale price for 2008 was $304,000 compared to $305,000 in 2007. The Average Days on Market for 2008 was 47 days, versus 48 days last year. The
In a sea of coffee shops and caffeine junkies, a healthier alternative has arrived. Robeks is a juice and smoothie bar located on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford Center. The menu has an extensive mix of juices, smoothies, and shakes which are sure to please even the most finicky consumer. If you have visited a Jamba Juice and enjoyed their drinks, Robeks will feel very familiar and is sure to put a smile on your
So, just how bad was the 2008 real estate market in the Greater Hartford area? The numbers are in. They’re not necessarily pretty, but they’re not as ugly as they could be either. The data below is from the CTMLS and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. All information is for single family home sales only… My observations… 1. The number of closed sales was down in every town but one. Newington saw a 1%