West Hartford Business Buzz: October 5, 2026
Published On: October 5, 2026
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- Bishops Corner
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- Corbins Corner
- Elmwood
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By Ronni Newton
Since it’s now October, I have started (slowly) replacing some of my summer decor with fall items. We still have a few lingering zinnias growing in the garden, and a few tomatoes left to harvest.
Late last week it certainly felt quite summer-like – and even though the temperature was only around 70 on Saturday it was very hot sitting in the sun at the UConn game. The team got pretty hot at the very end, too – but sadly it wasn’t quite enough for the win. We had a great tailgate though (apparently my daughter saw me cheering for the TV camera with some of our tailgate neighbors and sent the below photo!) and it was great to have the newlyweds visiting for the weekend! Thanks to my sister and her boyfriend for our tailgate fare – that included delicious doughnuts from Elmwood Pastry Shop!
Cheering with some fellow tailgaters before the UConn vs. Syracuse game.
Doughnuts from Elmwood Pastry Shop. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Nearing halftime at the UConn game.
Ted and I saw “The Happiest Man on Earth” at Playhouse on Park on Friday night. We have seen countless shows at Playhouse on Park (have had season tickets since I think the second season), but this show was definitely a standout, and such a powerful and thought-provoking performance and message. You can read more about the show [here](link to original source).
West Hartford dining over the past week included:
- A wonderful dinner and (and great catch-up) with friends at Rockledge Grille that was accompanied by a gorgeous sunset on Thursday night,
- A fabulous dinner with Sam and Kate at León Restaurant & Bar on Saturday night.
Drinks with friends at Rockledge Grille. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Crispy chicken wrap at Rockledge Grille. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Mediterranean bowl at Rockledge Grille. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Sunset at Rockledge Grille on Oct. 1, 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Queso Fundido at León Restaurant & Bar. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Variety of specialty cocktails at León Restaurant & Bar – including the fall-themed Apple Pie Martini (lower right). Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Peruvian Lomo Saltado at León Restaurant & Bar. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
5 Horas Puerco at León Restaurant & Bar.