I did a phone survey of beer shops in the area and ended up at Harvest Wine & Spirits because they…read morehad the most of what I was looking for. As a tangent, good on them--and a lot of other places for that matter--for spending the time on the phone with me answering question about stock and policies...in this case, specifically that you can get any craft beer as a single. The guy added that you also get a 10% discount on single prices if you buy four, and there prices were fair to begin with IMO. Don't fooled by the cooler cases and be sure to step into the beer cave to see the full selection! Super nice, super helpful, good prices, great selection--not much to say about the decor! I think I will be back in West Hartford, and when I do, this will be my shop.

Friendly and knowledgeable w/ a v. wide selection of wine and beer. Likely to hear The Grateful…read moreDead or 50's rock 'n'roll, possibly jazz.

I've always known Total Wine & More as a store for alcoholic beverages and nothing more. It never…read morecrossed my mind that they also hosts various classes revolving spirits they have in their inventory. I had a lot of fun learning more about Cabernet and what I do and don't like about it. A small fee for an experience worth an hour, it's pretty decent. It was also a fun twist to play battle of the wines. Love that they make it fun and engaging versus a talk for a whole hour!

This chain is one of my go to spots for wine, spirits, and beer. The store is clean, well…read moreorganized, and has a great selection with something for every budget. And I like how they do tastings. During this visit, I was looking for a rum to make piña coladas, and one of the associates in the aisle helped me choose one. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the decision easy. I also appreciate that they carry products you don't always find at smaller liquor stores. While I enjoy shopping here, I do prefer the Milford location when it comes to the craft beer singles selections. A big downside was at checkout. I had just gotten a new phone and hadn't finished setting up my Apple Wallet, so paying took a little longer than expected. Unfortunately, the cashier didn't seem very patient, which made the interaction feel a bit rushed and weird. Next time I'm in the area I'll just hold off and stop by the one in Milford which is on the way home for me anyway.

While staying in the Hartford area for work, I needed to find a decent restaurant that offered some…read morevegan and vegetarian options. I chose The Laurel based on the great reviews, not knowing much more about this place. Upon arriving, the parking lot was packed. I also had a difficult time getting in when walking from the parking lot, which is behind the restaurant. The issue here (which is my only negative about the entire dining experience) is if I were with a person with disabilities (as I am at times) who doesn't walk fast and we walked to what we "thought" was the entrance, only to find a sign saying to use the front door, but no arrow as to where that is (and keep in mind, I don't know the area, this place, never been here before) and if it were raining - This would have been a horrible way to start the dinner. PLEASE post a sign on the door with an arrow showing which way to go. Also, the door says it's for disable folks, but it's locked. OK - My griping aside... Coming in, I was quickly greeted and seated. The staff here was GREAT! Very engaging and VERY helpful! The menu here is AMAZING! Good thing it's a joint that specializes in small plates and that I was part of a group of three, it gave us the ability to try a bunch of items; seven, in fact and that's not including dessert! The flavors from their vegetarian and vegan dishes were so darn good, you don't miss the meat! Everything was plated beautifully and perfectly! We also placed our entire order (not desserts) all at once and they brought them out as they were made, which worked perfectly with our timing too. They not only have a full bar here, they have a "craft cocktail" quality bar! Upon walking in, one of the first things I noticed was their yellow chartreuse! Of course, next to this was green. So, when I sat down I asked about it, and my server told me how they were able to get this and so I ordered a Last Word, which came out SPOT-ON PERFECT! When it came to the food, some favs of ours - Their Watermelon Crudo - This looked and had the texture of tuna - AMAZING!! The Vegan Empanadas had amazing flavor and texture! I also liked their Stuffed Peppers - The "Samosa Potatoes" in them really hit nicely as well as the sauce on top. Save room for dessert, they have some great options here! We couldn't decide, so the 3 of us ordered 4! We tried their crème Brûlée, their Unbirthday cake, Tres Leches Tiramisu, and their Brûléed Cornbread. The Unbirthday cake was nice - reminded me of what it looks like, Funfetti! But their Brûléed Cornbread was AWESOME! Loved the crispy edges of the cornbread and the entirety of flavors. It wasn't until mid-meal that we really had a talk with our server about the amazingness of the food, the artfulness of it, as well as the attention to detail and creativity of the menu and that's when we learned that the chef here recently won an award for best chef in Connecticut! Well, now it's obvious - Why the parking lot was packed and why everything was so very good! Highly recommend stopping in - but make reservations!

I'm glad I gave this place a second chance before writing my review. Our first visit was for dinner…read moreand while things were good, I did not love it. But it wasn't their fault, I didn't realize that there were olives (in some form or another) pretty much in every single dish I ordered and I don't love olives. As in, whatever I saw, say fish or duck with something I wanted, so I just ordered it without reading the fine details of what were in the dish. So that was my fault, I am sure they would have either suggested things without olives, or told me what things the olives could've been removed from. I knew the service was good and the food was beautifully plated, I just didn't love the things we ordered that time. I saw a post on Instagram that they had a French toast with Ube sauce and I knew I needed to go! I fell in love with Ube in Seattle a couple of years ago and now anytime I see it near me, I have to go get it. I saw the post on a Saturday morning and jumped online and made a brunch reservation for 11:45 the same day! Everything we had was fantastic, rather than wanting a basic sausage or bacon to go with the French toast sticks. I ordered the Bella Bella wings as my protein to go with my Ube French toast, and they were fantastic. I also had to start with the watermelon Crudo, which was interesting, the flavors were excellent, but the texture of the watermelon did not resemble watermelon so it could throw you off if you're not at least a mildly adventurous eater. My husband had the prawn and grits and said it was fabulous and that he would order it again. I did not try it because the portion is not that big and the French toast was filling me up so I let him enjoy his own meal, and did share a couple wings with him and he agreed they were really good. The service was great again, and as simple as it sounds, I loved how when we were seated the hostess asked what kind of water we wanted, we did not have to wait for any period of time for a server to come over and ask us. The attention is in the details and that is always important. The cocktails were great, though a little pricey, which is on par for things in CT. We enjoyed them both at brunch and on our first dinner visit. We will be back, and I actually already prepaid for a dinner experience coming up with Filipino food and I'm excited for it! I have friends that went to the first one and said it was epic! So, while we usually go to brunch only if there are bottomless mimosas, this is one exception that will stay in our rotation! The restaurant is cute, intimate and clean.

Always a good selection. We love trying the wines on sale and they have pretty decent prices…read more Service was nice and fast. Casual ambiance.They had a happy hour tasting with this new hard soda made in Ct. I tried the black cherry and found it very tasty.

Pandemic stock GONE! Even Mama Bear was getting temperamental not having a stock of Kahlúa, as…read morewell as, other pleasantries for beverages once kept for visitors or FRYday night caps. Crazy Bruce's was near and prices dear. We suited up in mask and used our hands as blinders so not to be over tempted. Kahlúa was our only target. At least, that was the front I exhibited. Inside, I hoped to find a new replenishment of Scotch Whiskey or a new Craft Ale. We browsed slightly, prices tempting, but we (she) stayed firm on our objective. Of course, it's almost on the back corner and rows of wine and every hard liquor and beer imaginable. We grabbed our beloved Kahlúa only (with a tear welling up). Another day, "Bruce the Crazy," we will be back to fully replenish.

The staff is very friendly and helpful whether on the phone or in-person. This store has an…read moreexpansive collection and a wide variety of wine, beer, and liquor. I purchased a a few bottles and two cases of beer and the owner was kind enough to help me to my car. Therefore, I was pleased to tip ("to insure promptitude") beforehand. The owner made sure his staff received it.

Great wine store! We were greeted right away and helped right away! We were looking for Romanian…read morewine and we were pointed in the right direction. Very good service! Sorry I missed the lady's name but she showed us all the Romanian wine varieties and helped us check out also. They also have wine tasting on Saturdays after 2 with a very casual ambiance.

Great little wine and spirits shop. Every time I'm in West Hartford I go here and inevitably leave…read morewith a few bottles. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly and hasn't steered me wrong yet. They also have some local spirits which I enjoy. Nice selection and nice people pop in and check it out.

An excellent selection of exclusive wines paired with a great overall experience. The staff is…read morefriendly, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about wine.

Great selection with friendly and knowledgeable people on staff. I came in to see local beers to…read morebring home. Perused the warm beer as I did not have a cooler. Found a favorite of mine Narragansett. Got 12 lager and 12 Del's Shandy. Definitely coming here next time I am in West Hartford. Nice selection of whiskey to check out. Next time will look around more.

Single craft can collection is amazing. They have other half, Toppling Goliath, Equilibrium, New…read morePark, Omnipollo, Weldworks, Timber Ales and the list goes on. The owner knows his stuff too and is helpful with suggestions. Definitely worth checking out if in the area.

Always reliable; the owners are so kind and dependable. A true mom & pop shop. Not to mention,…read moregreat selection!

Around the corner shop, neighborhood fixture, even through the transition of ownership as time has…read morepast. Not a mega shop offering any and every brand, but those of steady quality and better know stars of the large distilled arena. A nice cooler lines the back wall with many macro / micro brews. An international array of wines and champagnes. It's the neighborhood shop that embodies the SPIRIT of the small business dream.