July 2016

Although it's a local franchise, Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue will have you feeling like you’re in the South after just one bite. The owner, Jamie “The Bear” McDonald, is a Kansas City transplant who learned all that he knows from growing up in what many call the barbecue capital of the world. Now open near Broadleaf… Read more »

We all deserve to treat ourselves once in a while, and Happy Nails & Spa in Manchester is the perfect place to do just that. Regular clients agree that this is the place to go if you’re looking for great service. No matter what you’re in for, the employees are always accommodating, professional, and thorough…. Read more »

A quintessential part of summer and fall in Manchester, the Manchester Farmers Market is back in action for the 2016 season. From July 9 through October 29, you can find the market on the corner of Main and Forest streets each and every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. The town… Read more »

The streets of Hartford will be transformed into a Caribbean paradise on August 6th this year for the Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk Festival. The festival, now in its 11th year, aims to showcase the food and culture of the Caribbean! From 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. you can peruse craft and food vendors,… Read more »

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