Mt. Washington Wine opened shop in a former engine house in 2003 to offer Old World-style wines. The selection is hand-picked by a knowledgeable staff that relies on taste buds rather than magazine reviews or vintages. The owner brings more than thirty years of wine, wholesale and restaurant experience to the selection process. Microbrews, spirits and chocolates are also available for purchase. Check the Mr. Washington website for monthly specials.
Blue Back Square is a real estate development company that has created a unique shopping experience in West Hartford. The square features restaurants and specialty shops, as well as a wide variety of stores selling apparel and accessories, electronics, personal care products, books and home furnishings. Blue Back Square also rents loft-style apartments and luxury condominiums that are located above the store fronts in the square.
Located at the intersection of routes 1 and 352, Granite Run Mall is a two-level shopping center. It features a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, clothing stores, an AMC movie theater and JCPenney and Sears department stores.
