Shop and Nosh at the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk - Part 2

Social Media Promotion - #ShopEW

Part 2 - Shop the stores at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor!

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 Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk.

This beautiful area is an outdoor shopping mecca that features national specialty retailers and premiere restaurants. The shopping center resembles a traditional New England village with spacious walkways or a "promenade", ample seating areas and vehicular access that allows convenient parking in front of your favorite store. There's also plenty of parking behind each row of stores.

As its centerpiece, Evergreen Walk features a fountain and fire pit with seating in a park-like setting - and is pet-friendly!

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

After brunch at NIXS we strolled over to Stonewall Kitchen where we got to sample some amazing products (like jam!) and view some beautiful kitchen and cooking items.

I just love the stoneware and the New England vibe that was evident throughout the store. I could have spent the entire day at Stonewall Kitchen!

Next we visited Sephora where we got to see some of the great new spring and summer colors!

Our next stop was Francesca's - where every store is chock full of amazing jewelry and even shoes and clothing.

Francesca's is my 'go to' store to pick up affordable statement necklaces! Don't you just love this one?

Next we visited J. Crew where I just fell in love with the nautical and plaid clothing!

For our last stop we did a little more nosh at Taste By Spellbound. This quant little shop is full of sweet little delicacies like bon bons, cakes, cookies and cupcakes. And they make an amazing iced coffee!

Just look at this Smore's Cake! YUM!!

The perfect way to end our day shopping and noshing at the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk!

Be sure you visit the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk soon!

The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk

501 Evergreen Way
South Windsor, CT 06074
 (860) 432-3398
http://www.thepromenadeshopsatevergreenwalk.com/

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

Small Plate Tasting at NIXS Evergreen in South Windsor

Social Media Promotion

A Small Plate Sampling at NIXS new location  - NIXS Evergreen

Last weekend I had the opportunity to travel to South Windsor CT and visit NIXS new location in the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk. This was my first time at this picturesque shopping district and it won't be my last. Such unique little shops, with plenty of parking, and lots of great food places to try...like NIXS Evergreen!

Needless to say, as soon as I received the invitation to visit for a sampling with a group of some other CT foodlovers, I was in!

The interior is beautiful with a hip industrial whimsical vibe.
I know. I know...
It doesn't sound quite like it goes together, but trust me, it does!

Polished concrete floors and comfortable overstuffed seating  in beautiful teal jewel tones, with steel gray side chairs, and basic black linens and silver accents.

With a great bar that features some cool blue accent lighting. And some great drink specials too!

And, speaking of drinks we each jumped right in and ordered some of the fun NIXS specialty cocktails, with names like Bazzle Dazzle, Dirty Rotten Scoundrel, Bad Wolf, and more.... !!!

That's my Bazzle Dazzle on the far left. It was great. A hearty cocktail with a gin base. 

We started off with some shared small plates for the table.

Pictured below are the Buffalo Wings, but they also offer a Honey Dijon and Ginger Soy.

NIXS Evergreen Buffalo Wings

And we ordered a couple of cheese trays for the table!

NIXS Evergreen Cheese Tray
Assorted Cheeses with Fig Jam, Almond Brittle (OMG SO GOOD) drizzled with honey
Toasted Crostini

Then we each ordered a smattering of small plates to divulge in all by ourselves!

NIXS Evergreen Veggie Quesadilla 

NIXS Evergreen Salad

And Chef Sean De LaRosa himself came out to visit and say hello to our table!

NIXS Evergreen Naked Spicy Tuna Tartar

NIXS Evergreen Buffalo Mac Attack

NIXS Evergreen Fish Tacos

And this was my selection  - The Tuna Tartar Tacos! These had a nice warm heat that was tempered by a bit of guacamole. Yup. They were soooo good!

NIXS Evergreen Tuna Tartar Tacos

NIXS Evergreen Sliders

And not ready to call it a night - we went with some desserts as well! Delicious ice cream sandwiches and some s'mores dip!

NIXS Evergreen Homemade (!!!) Ice Cream Sandwiches

NIXS Evergreen Smores Dip

We had such a great time sampling some of the great items NIXS Evergreen has to offer!

Assorted Small Plates at NIXS Evergreen

Be on the look out for some great Happy Hour specials, like the one they are currently featuring
Five for Five which offers five specialty appetizers at only $5.00 each and $5.00 drink specials too!
See details about their Happy Hour Special ==> HERE

Be sure you Play Nice and visit NIXS Evergreen soon!

NIXS Evergreen

The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk

538 Evergreen Way

South Windsor, CT 06074

http://www.nixsevergreen.com/

Follow them on twitter https://twitter.com/NIXSEvergreen

Like them on facebook https://www.facebook.com/Nixs-Evergreen

 Nixs is part of The Bostonian Hospitality Group, with locations in Boston, Nantucket, Hartford, South Windsor, Plymouth, and Newburyport. For more information, visit  http://www.nixsevergreen.com/.

 The Legend behind The Curse of William Fly

Nix's Mate is one of the smaller islands in the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. In 1726, upon his arrest, officials brought pirate captain William Fly to Boston, where he was executed. His body was then gibbetted on Nix's Mate to serve as a warning to sailors not to turn to piracy. Before his execution, Fly famously scolded the hangman for incorrectly securing the noose, then retied it himself. His body, with those of two other pirates, is buried on the island. Pleading not guilty to the end, one pirate predicted the Island would sink into the sea to prove his innocence. Since 1803, the island has disappeared each day in high tide.

*******

Disclaimer: I was invited to the sampling by members of NIXS marketing team, however all opinions are my own.

Nixs Evergreen in the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk

NIXS Evergreen to open in December 2015!

NIXS Evergreen will be open for business in December just in time for holiday parties at 500 Evergreen Way in South Windsor CT as part of the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk.

Nixs is a sophisticated neighborhood lounge, bar and restaurant that will seat 100 guests with a small private dining space available.

Booking parties now at NIXS Evergreen

When you host your next event at NIXS Evergreen, you'll experience  exceptional taste, style and superior service.  Their extensive event planning experience will make planning your special events seamless and stress-free!

NIXS Evergreen Private Dining Room

Their private dining room can accommodate up to 25 guests for a plated dinner or a cocktail party.

 NIXS Evergreen Dining Room

You can book the dining room for a private event of up to 100 guests for a plated dinner or a cocktail party.

About NIXS Evergreen South Windsor Location:

Paying tribute to the other NIXS restaurants, Boston Harbor Island, Nix’s Mate, and Nixs Hartford, the newest addition to the NIX family, NIXS Evergreen will carry on their traditions of seasonally inspired fare, and handcrafted premium cocktails that capture the true spirit of New England, in the heart of an upscale shopping district.

More info coming soon!

NIXS Evergreen

The Promonade Shops at Evergreen Walk

500 Evergreen Way

South Windsor, CT 06074

http://www.nixsevergreen.com/

Follow them on twitter https://twitter.com/NIXSEvergreen

Like them on facebook https://www.facebook.com/Nixs-Evergreen

 Nixs is part of The Bostonian Hospitality Group, with locations in Boston, Nantucket, Hartford, South Windsor, Plymouth, and Newburyport. For more information, visit  http://www.nixsevergreen.com/.

 The Legend behind The Curse of William Fly

Nix's Mate is one of the smaller islands in the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. In 1726, upon his arrest, officials brought pirate captain William Fly to Boston, where he was executed. His body was then gibbetted on Nix's Mate to serve as a warning to sailors not to turn to piracy. Before his execution, Fly famously scolded the hangman for incorrectly securing the noose, then retied it himself. His body, with those of two other pirates, is buried on the island. Pleading not guilty to the end, one pirate predicted the Island would sink into the sea to prove his innocence. Since 1803, the island has disappeared each day in high tide.