Shop and Nosh - Max Burger Bar and the West Hartford Holiday Stroll

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Shop and Nosh at the West Hartford Holiday Stroll

There's nothing quite like finding new places that offer fabulous food that are just steps away from great shopping, right?! Now add a celebratory and festive atmosphere to the mix - and you have the annual West Hartford Holiday Stroll!  When Kat from A Little Bird Told Me PR firm reached out to me about attending this hosted event, I couldn't wait to find out more about what this whole Holiday Stroll was about - and have another opportunity to Shop and Nosh!

West Hartford Holiday Stroll

It turns out that on the first Thursday of December the West Hartford downtown area rolls out an amazing Holiday Stroll. The event is complete with horse drawn carriage rides, local school carolers and street entertainment that included a flashmob style dance! Local merchants throughout the downtown area are open with all sorts of specials - and the atmosphere is fun, festive, and most importantly, family friendly!

We started at Max Burger where our media group was treated to a wide array of small plates and appetizers, and of course, a few cocktails!  Max Burger is located at 124 LaSalle Road, in West Hartford, CT 061073 Phone: 860-232-3300.

Need to pick up few gift cards for those very special foodies in your life? (hint-hint) - Look no further than Max Restaurant Group who own and operate several area eateries throughtout New England and South Florida - and the best thing is your recipient can use this gift card at ANY of the Max locations!

Purchase your Max Gift Cards on site or online at  http://bit.ly/2gd1Dak

Next we moved on to Cook Shop Plus a store that I had visited before and was doubly happy to return to. Here's another great place to visit for the foodie and wannabe chefs in your life. This store has every kitchen gadget and some great ideas for personalized gifts for someone you love!

Want more ideas from Cook Shop Plus? Visit them at 977 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: (860) 461-0667 or online at http://bit.ly/2fDT9gj

I can't begin to tell you how amazing this event is! My most memorable takeaway from the evening was seeing the children truly enjoying all the festivities that were planned for them! From balloon making hats and animals, to the wonderful carolers and local school bands, to the horse drawn carriages taking families up and down the city streets. It truly was a festive time for all!

Next we visited a store I have been hearing such great things about - BK & Company! Really, this beautiful boutique has it going on with frequent fashion shows and shopping specials. So much is packed in this quaint little store from clothing to jewelry to accessories!

And guess which one of these purses is at the top of MY Christmas list???

Stop in to BK & Co.'s new location at 983 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: (860) 232-6225 or visit them online where you can sign up for B&K's email list to get on the SPECIAL mailing list at http://bit.ly/2fE0lsI

Next we stopped and watched a high energy flash mob "ugly sweater" holiday flash dance performed by members of ConnecticDance.

Our next stop was every woman's dream! Lux Bond & Green Jewelers! You simply must visit this store to see all the beautiful crystal decor they have on display and of course, their beautiful jewelry!

Our group had so much fun trying on rings and enjoying just about everything in this store! For more on Lux Bond Green visit them at 45 LaSalle Road, West Hartford, CT 06107 Phone 860-521-3015 or at their many locations throughout Connecticut (Yay! There's one at Mohegan Sun!) and Massachusetts, or visit them online at http://bit.ly/2fDSImi

Our final stop of the evening was for a nightcap at another of Max Restaurant Group's places, Savoy Pizzeria. and what a way to cap off the night. This fun pizzeria is amazing!

Savoy Pizzeria focuses on the tastes and flavors of Southern Italy's cuisine and specializes in Neapolitan and Craft Pizza. Visit them at 32 LaSalle Road, West Hartford, CT 061073 Phone: 860-969-1000 and online at Savoy Pizzeria - http://bit.ly/2fE04Gd

Here are some of the strollers that we joined for the West Hartford Holiday Stroll!

Here's a condensed list of all the places we visited. Be sure to have your own holiday stroll in West Hartford's downtown shopping district and visit these and other fine places!

• BK & Co - http://bit.ly/2fE0lsI
• Cook Shop Plus - http://bit.ly/2fDT9gj
• Lux Bond and Green - http://bit.ly/2fDSImi
• Max Burger Bar - http://bit.ly/2gKneH9
• Savoy Pizzeria - http://bit.ly/2fE04Gd

And save the first Thursday of December 2017 (December 7th 2017) to experience the magic of the West Hartford Holiday Stroll for yourself!


Disclaimer: I was invited to the West Hartford Holiday Stroll, an event that is free and open to the public, by members of the establishments I visited management and marketing team, however all opinions and views of this event are entirely my own. 


© Home Place 2016

Shop and Nosh at the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk - Part 1

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Brunch at NIXS at the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk

We took a beautiful spring ride up to South Windsor Connecticut after an invite from Kat from A Little Bird Told Me Public Relations to have a light brunch and learn a bit about the shops at Evergreen Walk.

The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk is an outdoor shopping mecca that features national specialty retailers and premiere restaurants. 

Rather than make a lengthy post that might leave out any of the places we visited, I'm posting this event in two parts, Brunch (Part 1) and Shopping (Part 2)

We started with a light brunch at NIX's where we were able to share many items from their new acoustic brunch menu.

We were greeted by some delicious Mimosa's to start the day out right! 

After checking in with Kat our group got caught up with one another and received our itinerary for the day.

And, then the NIXS Evergreen Walk Food Fest began!

We sampled a wide array of items from their menu, everything from Huevos Rancheros to French Toast. Each was delicious but favorites for the day were Braised Short Ribs & Eggs and the Nutello French Toast.

Avocado Smash

Avocado Smash
Smashed fresh avocado on multi-grain bread topped with poached eggs
and served with roasted potatoes

 NIXS Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict 
English Muffins with sauteed spinach and 
candied bacon with poached eggs 
(Note: You can add lobster to this beauty!)

 Nutella French Toast

Nutella French Toast
Buttery Brioche stuffed with Nutella
served with fresh berries

Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros
Smoked cheddar stuffed corn tortillas tipped with spicy salsa roja
fresh fried eggs and queso fresco

Steak & Eggs

Steak and Eggs
Chicken fried steak with salsa roja butter
scrambled eggs and roasted potatoes
Note: On the day we were there the meat was actually an AMAZING short rib
(I know it doesn't look very pretty but it was OH - SO GOOD!)

 Chicken and Waffles

Chicken and Waffles
Herb cheddar waffles, jalapeno syrup, and crispy buttermilk fried chicken

Before heading out on our shopping excursion we sipped on one last cocktail - a delicious fruity flavored sangria.

Sangria at NIXS

Time to #PlayNice at NIXS Evergreen Walk!

#PlayNice

Nixs Evergreen

At the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk
538 Evergreen Way
South Windsor, CT 06074
http://www.nixsevergreen.com/
info@nixsevergreen.com
(860)644-1567

See their brunch menu HERE


We enjoyed the many brunch items available at NIXS Evergreen Walk location!

We know you will too!

Read Part 2 HERE - Shopping!!

Disclaimer: I was invited to this promotional event by the Promenade Shops and Evergreen Walk and their marketing and management teams, however all views expressed are my own.


© Home Place

Cookshop Plus in West Hartford CT

West Hartford welcomes Cookshop Plus!

There's a new kitchen store in town! It's Cookshop Plus, located on Farmington Avenue in beautiful West Hartford CT. This fun store offers unique and useful kitchen and houseware items, and hosts some really fun events!

Cookshop Plus is the newest venture of Australian natives, Terry & Joanne Ryan and James & Samantha Hines.

The family also operates Cookshop Plus Bowral, which is located south of Sydney Australia.  

This unique and amazing store offers a wide range of products in their new location in West Hartford, from everyday kitchen gadgets to high end items, like Le Creuset and MasonCash Stoneware, to select, unique Australian products - such as Hutwoods Candles, which are handmade in Sydney.

In addition to bringing unique items from their native continent, the Cookshop Plus family is committed to sourcing locally within the community. They are proud to stock their in-store coffee bar with Neat Coffee and pastries from the Hartford Baking Company.

Cookshop Plus is excited to be a part of the West Hartford community and looks forward to serving their new customers in Connecticut.

Visit them soon!

Cookshop Plus
977 Farmington Ave
West Hartford, Connecticut
(860) 461-0667


Find them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/cookshoppluswesthartford/ 

Shop The Blue Back Square in West Hartford CT

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 #ShopTheBlueBackSquare
#BlueBackSquare (Part II)

Last weekend I received an invitation from Kat of A Little Bird Told Me to attend a lunch and shopping promotional event at the beautiful Blue Back Square in West Hartford CT. Of course I was on board with this event! Shopping and Food? Count me in!

If you haven't already read my recap of Part One you can read it HERE. (It's all about lunch at Vinted Wine Bar and the merchants (ElyseRyan Jewelry  and Nelson Salon and Spa) that met with us there.)

And here is Part Two, all about the stores we visited at the Blue Back Square, West Elm Furniture Store, Ooh La La Boutique, and the NoRa Cupcake Company.

West Elm Furniture Store

I started at West Elm Furniture Store and almost didn't make it out. Seriously. This is a store you could spend all day in and still keep finding great little vignettes you didn't see the last time you walked by.

West Elm features modern furniture,  bedding, room decor, and dinnerware and offers complementary design services by their in-store style experts.

Here's a slideshow of more finds at West Elm Furniture Store.

West Elm Furniture Store is located at 91 Memorial Road in West Hartford's Blue Back Square.

For more on West Elm visit http://www.westelm.com/stores/us/ct/west-hartford-blue-back-square/

Ooh La La Boutique

Next I visited the cute little Ooh La La Boutique, whose items feature "the playful side of sophistication" !

#ShopTheBlueBackSquare at Ooh La La Boutique

I especially loved their jewelry and picked up a few sparkly statement necklaces for holiday parties and date nights!

#ShopTheBlueBackSquare at Ooh La La Boutique

And I absolutely ADORED this deep navy dress with a bold tomato red peony print! I was even more happy when I learned that fellow event attendee Rosa from the fashion and lifestyle blog Lady Diana's Pearls purchased it!

#ShopTheBlueBackSquare at Ooh La La Boutique

Find accessories, jewelry, scarves, dresses, and more at Ooh La La Boutique!

Ooh La La Boutique is located at 80 Memorial Road at the Blue Back Square in West Hartford.

For more on Ooh La La Boutique, visit their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/The-Ooh-La-La-Boutique

NoRa Cupcake Company

I finished my shopping at NoRa Cupcake Company, a company I was very familiar with - but had never been inside their store! Lucky me was in for a treat as I perused their seasonal cupcake flavors and settled on one special flavor to bring home to the resident grinch in our household. LOL!!

Shop the Blue Back Square at NoRA Cupcake

With all these amazing flavors of cupcakes, like Drunken Santa, Butterfinger, and Buddy the Elf, it was so hard to choose!

Shop the Blue Back Square at NoRA Cupcake

But I just couldn't resist the fun flavors of The Grinch! Chocolate coconut cake, white chocolate mousse filling, green vanilla bean frosting, and a smattering of shredded coconut. Hello YUM!

Shop the Blue Back Square at NoRA Cupcake

NoRa Cupcake Company is definitely NOT your mother’s cupcake company!
NoRA's recently opened at 103 Memorial Road in the Blue Back Square in West Hartford and their main shop is in Middletown CT. They also have a Lil' NoRA Cupcake Truck!

For more on NoRa Cupcake Company visit them at http://www.noracupcake.com/

Again thanks to Kat of A Little Bird Told Me for inviting me and to all the merchants who hosted us, West Elm Furniture Store,  Ooh La La Boutique, and the NoRa Cupcake Company!


For more information on the Blue Back Square visit http://www.bluebacksquare.com/

Read Part One of this event ==>  HERE.

For more pictures of this event 

visit the Home Place facebook page HERE

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Disclaimer: I was invited to this event by members of the merchants' public relations and marketing firms, however, all views expressed are my own.