Food + Beverage

Traditional Chinese Teas and Herbs

Both Play a Key Role in Health and Energy Balance Article by Eileen M. McNamara For centuries, Chinese herbs and teas have been central to wellness practices in China and other parts of Asia, offering both preventive care and health remedies. Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), these practices are gaining traction in the West as people seek natural ways to improve health and maintain balance. Central to TCM is the belief that food and drink carry energetic qualities, classified as...

Life + Culture

Autumn Bounty

 Fall Orchards and Farmstands Abound in Our Region in October Article by Eileen M McNamara October is peak harvest season across Greater West Hartford, when local orchards and farmstands brim with apples, pumpkins, gourds and cool-weather produce. The month also brings a shift in farmers’ market hours as the season winds down. Orchards and Pick-Your-Own In Southington, Rogers Orchards celebrates autumn weekends with pick-your-own apples through October, featuring later-season varieties...

Food + Beverage

Pratt Street's Emerging Dining Scene

The Hartford Flavor Cocktail Parlour is at the Heart of A Renaissance on Pratt Article by Brian Boyer | Photography by Kaitlyn Casso Pratt Street is quickly earning its reputation as one of Hartford’s most exciting dining hubs, and at the heart of that transformation is the Hartford Flavor Cocktail Parlour. Part cocktail bar, part fine-dining restaurant and part event space, the Parlour brings something truly unique to the city’s downtown culinary scene. Step inside, and you’re immediately...

Local Services

Experts Espresso Corner

Nia Chung Srodoski, NCS Law Estate Planner Julian Grant, Clinical Director, Femcare Med Spa Photography by Kaitlyn Casso and Seshu Badrinath Winter Wellness: Why Your Body May Need More Than Skincare  As temperatures drop, your body may face challenges that topical treatments can’t address. Winter months can affect everything from skin hydration to energy levels, making this the perfect time to consider comprehensive wellness support. At FemCare MedSpa, we understand that true radiance...