BEST DAY TRIPS
Barkhamsted Reservoir, Barkhamsted, CT - One of the most beautiful places on Earth. Great drive and awesome hiking.
Highland Lake, Winsted, CT - Waterskiing, jet skiing, 2 public beaches, snow mobiling, ice skating, etc.
Belgique, Kent, CT - One word: Chocolate. Great day trip where you visit the falls, stroll into town for a panini lunch, then make your way over for a chocolate dessert at Belgique. The hazelnut truffle is my favorite.
Pleasant Valley Drive-in, Pleasant Valley, CT - One of the last Drive-Ins left!
Satan's Kingdom - New Hartford, CT - Fun on a hot day to tube down The Farmington River!
Ski Sundown, New Hartford, CT - Great skiing.

EMERGENCY
SERVPRO - Unionville, CT - I always recommend them for major problems like water, fire, mold clean-up.

FARMS
Tullmeadow Farm Ice Cream, Simsbury, CT - The BEST ice cream.
The Garlic Farm, West Granby, CT - My favorite for produce including their famous organic garlic. The largest and juiciest cloves I've ever seen.

FUN NIGHT OUT
The Hartford Stage, Hartford, CT - Great for a night out with dinner at The Bin, then walk over to see a show.
Brew HaHa Comedy Club at City Steam, Hartford, CT - Great for a night out with a bunch of friends.
The Gilson Cafe & Cinema, Winsted, CT - Great unique! Love a night out with dinner & a movie all in one.

GROCERY STORES
Tangiers, West Hartford, CT - Unbelievable Falafel & Baklavah - ever better than what you will get in NYC.
Whole Foods, West Hartford, CT - Chain store, but still great for the vast selection of organic items.
Garden of Light, Avon, CT - Local Natural Foods grocery store.

MASSAGE THERAPIST
Tracy Lachmann, LMT, Avon, CT - The best massage ever.

MISCELLANEOUS FAVORITES
TurboKits.com, Windsor, CT - This full service shop specializes in performance and will customize to your performance needs. They are partnered with APR and offer before and after Dyno Tunes as well.
Infotree.com - Contact Janaura Bishiop if you are looking for someone to build you an exceptional website.

MOVIE THEATRES
The Gilson Cafe & Cinema, Winsted, CT - Great unique! Love a night out with dinner & a movie all in one.
Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas at Blue Back Square, West Hartford, CT - I love this theatre because serve REAL BUTTER with their popcorn, not the "butter-like substance" you get at other places.

NEWS STATIONS W/ LOCAL WEATHER
NBC 30 and WFSB - Excellent LOCAL news stations. I always go to their websites for the most accurate and latest weather information, especially for snow storm updates.

PACKAGE STORE/WINE TASTINGS
Tony's Package Store, New Hartford, CT - They put on great wine tastings.

RESTAURANTS/EATERIES
Passiflora, New Hartford, CT - My favorite place in CT because the owner, Karen, serves only wholesome organic food and the largest selection of tea I've ever seen. Two great homemade soups every day, Events every Thursday, and Karen buys local from the farms. No pestisides or ingredients you can't pronounce!
La Trattoria, Canton, CT - Family run restaurant with the best Italian around. Great bar area for a glass of wine after a long day and friendly service.
Village Cafe, Canton, CT - Excellent breakfast spot in the Valley, and in my opinion, THE breakfast spot. Down to earth feel with an exceptional breakfast menu. Try the Eggs California!
Elmwood Pastry Shop, Elmwood section of West Hartford, CT - Can't believe the $6 lunch including a sandwich, chips, pickle & DESSERT :)
Abigail's Restaurant, Simsbury, CT - LOVE the setting here...supposedly haunted too.
Bin 228, Hartford, CT - Wine Bar with great food.
Brookside Bagels, Simsbury, CT - Fresh homemade bagels.
Ginza, Bloomfield, CT - The freshest, most creative sushi restaurant I've ever been at. Try the Screaming Dragon Roll!
LaSalle Market, Canton, CT - Local food place in Collinsville Center. Relaxed environment and great lunch spot.
Barcelona Restaurant, West Hartford, CT - Unbelievable Spanish food! Have dinner then walk over to the movies across the street at Blue Back Square.
It's Only Natuaral, Middletown, CT - Unbelievable vegetarian restaurant & juice bar.

SALON SERVICES
John Paul Spa Salon, Farmington, CT - Nina is the expert colorist; John Paul is known for his short hair cutting.

SHOPPING
West Farms Mall, West Hartford, CT - Very upscale and great variety of stores.
Shoppe of Angels, 63 Norfolk Rd, Winsted, CT - Great place for inexpensive nick nacks and gifts.
The Shops at Farmington Valley, Canton, CT - Park and walk throughout the village of stores and shop!

YOGA/PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIOS
The Inner Space, Avon, CT - Excellent Private/Group Pilates & Yoga Studio.
FIT Wellness Studio, Canton, CT - Excellent personal training, group classes, and Open Gym opportunities.