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Raising the Bar
By Maura Heffner
Photography by Nick Lacy
(continued from previous)
 Room
960
960 Main St., in the G. Fox Building, Hartford
(860) 522-9960
www.room960.com
Keeping with the art deco design of the former G. Fox
department store, Room 960 seamlessly channels the rich
décor of the building into a modern, cutting-edge
lounge complete with a large-scale flaming projection
in the old store window on Main Street. Room 960 is inspired
by party hotspots in New York, Miami and Ibiza, and its
white modernist furniture, billowing curtains and warm
wood tones make reference to The Delano in Miami Beach.
Music: Room 960 is all about the music
— specifically House, Trance, Techno and anything
therein. With the driving force of Bora Celik, a local
promoter, 960 regularly books some of today’s hottest
superstar DJs in Hartford. Gabriel & Dresden, Hernan
Cattaneo, Sander Kleinenberg — to name a few —
include 960 on their worldwide tours.
Online: DJ Kered puts together weekly
mixes from 960 nights, available on iTunes through Boramusic.com
Dress to Impress: There’s no strict
dress code, but it’s worth getting dolled up for
an evening at 960. The upscale crowd travels from outer
environs to Hartford to party and it’s the perfect
place to try out that “one of a kind” club
gear.
Noted Nights: House DJs include Kered
who hosts “Dirty” Fridays and Mike Kiraly.
Check the Web site for specialty events and DJs.
 The
Spigot Café
468 Prospect Ave., Hartford
(860) 238-7663
The Spigot is a dream neighborhood sports bar with high-def
televisions, dart alleys and a stellar selection of bottled
beers. It’s a no-nonsense place without the bells,
whistles and drone of flashier sports bars. The atmosphere
is relaxed and perfectly at pace with those looking for
an honest night at the bar. The clientele is laidback
and casual, and it’s popular with sports enthusiasts,
UConn Law students and area regulars.
Décor: An overdose (depending
upon your allegiance) of Yankees memorabilia and oversized
covers from beloved baseball cards. Look for the personal
souvenirs from owner Dave Taylor’s collection scattered
about the walls.
Beer Here: A continual favorite for best
bottled beer selection in the area, the Spigot allows
customers to peruse their selections in large, clear refrigerators
and bring them to the bar to open. There is also a changing
menu of a dozen beers on tap.
Food: The Spigot offers a small selection
of stadium snacks — hot dogs, popcorn and roasted
nuts. Takeout menus are available and bartenders will
help you place an order for delivery to the bar.
Cash Only: A new in-house ATM machine
makes this a whole lot easier.
Music: An internet jukebox provides the
tunes and don’t be afraid to turn it on during the
game.
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