Putnam's Vineyard — Restaurant in Hartford

I am so proud of Kelsey and what she has created. It's absolutely wonderful everytime I enter through the shop space. I see the multiple local small business owners who have merchandise beautifully displayed and recognized on golden plaques (most of them female).

I greatly enjoy walking through the various seating arrangements. The multitude offers a variety of options. I personally feel this represents the owners creativity and desire to offer many options in the hopes that one will be the perfect fit.

Then of course, I have to admire the pie commissioned by my favorite artist and best friend. I remember my friends pride in designing the work. Then the excitement we both felt going to the then unfinished business layout to meet the magnetic, dynamic and truly inspiring Kelsey.

This woman supports my friend by purchasing her artworks, displaying and promoting. Kelsey also let me host a workshop to create awareness for my business venture. On most of my visits her I have met other women who benefit from the the businesses practice of empowerment.

Lastly I have to say I love how the back has a classroom. A place to learn and teach. This is not just a place to drink, but a place to think. Promoting personal and professional growth in other women is something I hear talked about. This place practices it and is a blessing for female entrepreneurs.

Thank you for creating beauty and sharing it with us all. You're a role model for the rest of us who want to incorporate girl power into our business models. I'm so grateful to know a woman who walks through the world with such...

This is THE place to go if you want to try unique wines that are not on every restaurant’s menu. It’s a fun wine bar with blind tasting on Tuesdays, wine classes and several options of wine clubs. Their focus is on serving and selling wines from small, family owned and operated wineries from around the globe and you will be introduced to varietals you may not have known existed. Victoria, the Wine Director is very happy to share her knowledge with classes offered multiple times per month, and will direct you to a great glass to have in house or a retail bottle to bring home. Christine, the General Manager has traveled extensively through vineyards all around the globe, and brings her expertise and personal experiences to classes and arranging onsite visits from winemakers. Their wines are always delicious, something for everyone, and always something new to discover. The menu changes quarterly. The entire staff is warm, welcoming and lots of fun! Come for the wine and cool vibe, stay for the hospitality and new friends. Highly...

Truly one of my favorite places in the upper valley. This is a community-focused space for all times of the day. They boast incredible brunch vibes (featuring seasonal mimosas and now the best Bloody Mary’s in New England) and phenomenal late night food and beverage with curated wine and cocktails, new chef inspired small bites and charcuterie boards, and a perfect atmosphere. The staff, music, antiques, games, and plants all add to the hidden oasis that is Putnam’s. Any time friends come to visit, I take them here and they’re always in love. Despite going multiple times a week for working while sipping a coffee, or getting a drink with friends, because their creative team is always figuratively and literally cooking up something new, I am frequently pleasantly surprised by fun and thoughtful additions to their drink and food menu. All in all, thank you to Putnam’s for existing and constantly pushing the envelope on what it means to be for...