Food + Beverage

Thanksgiving Made Easy

Local Options For Thanksgiving Foods to Go or Dine-in Article by Eileen M. McNamara If you're looking to spend less time in the kitchen this Thanksgiving and more time enjoying family and friends the West Hartford area offer plenty of options to help you prepare your Thanksgiving Day feast.   Delicacy Catering For a complete Thanksgiving meal at home, Delicacy Catering, at 774 Farmington Ave., traditionally offers several Thanksgiving packages. Its holiday menu includes whole roasted...

Health + Wellness

Arden Courts Farmington and Avon

A Community Focused on Memory Care Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke As Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia progress, everyday routines can become increasingly challenging. Finding the right care means looking beyond basic assistance to a community that understands the unique needs of people living with memory loss. At Arden Courts Farmington and Avon, memory care is not one service among many. It is the community’s sole focus. “Because we focus...

Beauty

Beauty, Hair Health and the Japanese Art of Care

Jenny Andre Hair & Skin Spa Expands Its Approach to Hair Health With Japanese-Inspired Milbon Scalp and Conditioning Treatments Photography by Jenny Andre At Jenny Andre Hair & Skin Spa beautiful hair is about more than a finished style. It begins with healthy hair and scalp care, combined with an individualized approach that takes into account each client’s hair, lifestyle and goals. Jenny Andre, the salon's owner, offers a range of hair services in an environment designed to be both...

Local Services

Experts Espresso Corner

Planning a Budget For Property Upkeep; How Medspa Services Work Over Time Article by Eric R. Judge, Julian Grant | Photography by Photos by LJK Plan to Budget For Home Maintenance Homeownership comes with routine maintenance and inevitable repairs, from gutter cleaning and tree trimming to replacing roofs and driveways. While some major expenses may have a 20-year replacement horizon, homeowners still need to plan and budget for them. Many don’t, leaving them to dip into emergency savings...