Ohh I had to look that up haha but New England is interestingly diverse and I only know that because I’m in the linguistics industry myself and I worked for a small local language company up in Connecticut. Lots of Balkan, Eastern European, Puerto Rican, and Cuban folk up there. I’m sure you’ll be able to find it in one of the many euro markets up there.

You might also want to check out the west end neighborhood as a middle ground between downtown and West Hartford proper

Man where are you looking in west Hartford because from what I’ve seen it’s not cheap at all lol

I am hoping to find some linguica there (I have Portuguese blood in me) but if I can't find any there, thankfully Fall River isn't too far away.

I am not seeing grocery stores in downtown, but there are some not too far away like Key Food Supermarkets and Stop and Shop. Sadly I wished the city had more options.

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There was just an attempting car jacking and shoot out that left couple people dead a couple days ago. This happened right infornt of parkville market. So there's always those things to look forward to while leaving the market. Seriously dont come to hartord

This is very true I think New Britain has really great food options though especially if you like pierogis and sausage !

West Hartford is a great place to live when you first move here and want to meet people. Hartford has some nice neighborhoods, but they aren’t near downtown. If you are working at WFSB/Channel 3 there are plenty of nice apartments in rocky hill too.

i loved living in the west end of hartford! some cool bars and restaurants, and smack in between downtown hartford and west hartford. i second other comments that downtown hartford isn't ideal as there's not much happening there (which is unfortunate). definitely suggest checking out the west end.

You definitely would not prefer downtown Hartford to West Hartford. Or anywhere else, really.

I lived right by the capital there’s a string of apartment complexes down there. As other people said, it’s a pretty quiet area for the most part, a lot of businesses are leaving because it’s impossible to afford rent in that city. But that being said I really enjoyed my building, I was on Union Pl so the train station was across from me if you get used to the train noises that’s about the only noise you’ll hear because the landlady has driven any business out of that street basically. There’s one small smoothie shop run by a Florida lady (so you won’t be getting too far from the south 😅) but she’s very friendly and maintenance is very efficient and I never had issues with things, just wasn’t a fan of the landlady she was kind of racist but very LGBTQ friendly. One thing to note in downtown though as any other city, be really careful with your belongings, there’s a car robbery on that street at least once a week, I paid an ungodly amount of money to LAZ for a covered garage for this reason, didn’t want to risk getting my stuff stolen. But I guess if you’re willing to spend an extra penny on safe living I’d definitely recommend it in Hartford. There are also many great towns around Hartford which I felt were pretty safe and more affordable such as Manchester or south Windsor, anything west of Hartford will be expensive, you’re looking at minimum $1500 for a studio. I’d avoid east hartford altogether and Wethersfield is also a nice town nearby. Newington goes hand in hand with Wethersfield, some parts get expensive. Glastonbury is a very safe town also but very expensive. Connecticut is like a checkerboard, one town is outrageously expensive while the next town over is a complete shithole lol. But I think it’s a great place to live if you can afford it, everything is nearby, literally you’ll probably only ever drive 15 minutes to get to anywhere you need to get to. The nearby states are between 2-3 hours away at most, some even less and you’ve got great hiking everywhere great weather (unless you’re a swimmer then prepare to say goodbye to that lol the water is never swimmable)

Connecticut is a great choice ! Expensive but it’s great I hope you find what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions.

Hartford is considered a food desert. You have to drive to any grocery store other than smaller bodega-like ones.

Nashville and Hartford downtowns are polar opposites. In downtown Hartford the only life is during the day from business people and even that is way down since COVID. On weekends it is basically a ghost town. You can't even find a place to get a quick bite to eat.

So basically a quiet area, work adjacent but also not a food desert so I can get access to goods. Also cheaper but willing to find a studio as I am single.

That is the station I would want to work. I am not hired yet but hopefully something will line up soon!

I had lived in Downtown Nashville for a time and I found it too noisy for me but managed to cope. Though I would prefer downtown Hartford, I am also open to West Hartford as there seems to be plenty to do, especially in the evenings and appears to be cheaper based on what I have seen.

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You must be working at Fox 61 as that is the only station left that is actually in Hartford.

That being said, what are you looking for? If you want an area with some life move to West Hartford. If you want an area that is quiet on weekends then live downtown.

If I could swing it I'd love to move to these new apartments in downtown.

You'll be within walking distance of Yard Goats baseball, City Steam, Arch St Tavern, XL Center, Xfinity Theatre, Infinity Music Hall and the apartments and amenities look fantastic

Depends where in hartford. The closest to west hartford, the better. There are areas in hartford that you will want to avoid.

City Steam does trivia on Wednesdays at 8 and it's an absolute BLAST. The host is a mad genius and we love him.

Hog river on Thursdays was fun! (Possibly Tuesdays? Lol)

Thank you!

https://www.barratedtrivia.com

Thanks! Do you know what nights they’re held on?