Hearty Hartford

Back from Hartford, CT checking out same sex marriages in the capitol city. Not as many out of state as was Greenwich and Stamford. Much to do there, though. Stayed at the Marriott Downtown, located just next to both the Convention Center and the new Connecticut Science Center that will be opening on June 12th.

So here's what I did. Took Amtrak to Union Station and cab to the hotel. Alternative was to take their free Star Shuttle that goes around town and stops at key spots. Checked in and took shuttle to Trumbell Kitchen for lunch. Global comfort cuisine. Had various tapas. Great food! Restaurant is part of a group - Max, owned by Richard Rosenthal.

Took in Wadsworth Museum a few blocks from Trumbell Kitchen. Decided to take shuttle all around to get a quick tour and back to hotel. Room is really nice. Experienced a tasting, which would be done near the wedding date to choose the menu. Paired with wines. The food comes from their restaurant called Vivo. I can see why it won so many awards! Ray Beniot and Stephanie Simmons were the caterer mavens.

Next was "Dividing The Estate" at Hartford Stage. I loved the show. The acting was excellent and the star was the guy from the tv show Simon & Simon...you know, the one that was also in Promised Land. Sets were magnificent!

Went to the spa at the hotel the next morning....called Glo. Had a facial, body treatment and they even put makeup on me later on for my evening venture. Well, I felt sooooooo relaxed...and I really did need to stress out...that I had trouble keeping awake for the next show that I saw..."Greater Tuna" at the Bushnell Center...largest of the theaters. Two guy show. They played various characters. Oh yeah...I did have lunch prior...at Vivo. More of their cuisine to taste.

Checked out the bar at the hotel...Crush...just before the evening's event...the pre-opening party for the new Connecticut Science Center. Dress code was "Geek Chic". Most people were dressed in business or fancier attire. Food was little appetizer thingies. Wound up going back to Vivo for a small bite before hitting the hay.

So, the floor where the spa is...had a pool and exercise room. The view from the pool is photo taking...too bad there are windows. Can't really get as great a photo. I did get some the next day before going back to NY. Will post at some point.