Hartford with friends

Local tipOrder a cafezinho and a pastel, it's the only spot nearby doing them right

11 min walk to the next stop

Local tipLoop the whole hall once before deciding, the vendors rotate often

11 min walk to the next stop

Local tipLoop around the pond past the old bandstand, the quietest corner of Olmsted's design

12 min walk to the next stop

Local tipAsk what's fresh on the family's small-batch board, the lineup turns over fast

9 min walk to the next stop

Local tipTry the shrub-based cocktails, their liqueurs are distilled right behind the bar

Local tipCome hungry for the daily specials board, it's where the regulars order from

3 min walk to the next stop

Local tipGet the B.E.C. biscuit, it took over the old Tisane space and locals embraced it

3 min drive to the next stop

Local tipCome at opening for the quiet light before the wedding photographers arrive

4 min drive to the next stop

Local tipAsk about the next author talk, this shop just reopened and events are worth checking

7 min drive to the next stop

Local tipAsk for whatever's on cask, they rotate it more carefully than the regular taps