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30 Hartford Business Journal • December 12, 2016 www.HartfordBusiness.com 2016 Best Of Business Awards Restaurant for Entertaining Clients Max Downtown 185 Asylum Street, Hartford www.maxdowntown.com Top Executive: Steven Abrams, managing partner If ever there were a showplace for dining in Hartford, it is Max Downtown. Situated as the centerpiece of Hartford's downtown business center, it has been guided to pre- eminence by owners Richard Rosenthal and Steve Abrams. Providing outstanding dining, service and atmosphere, Max Downtown offers a trend-setting atmosphere and award- winning cuisine. Wine List Vinted Wine Bar & Kitchen 63 Memorial Rd., West Hartford www.vintedwinebar.com Top Executive: Gary Evangelista, general manager Vinted Wine Bar and Kitchen Features over 60 different glasses of wine, and special- izes in small plates, tapas, meat and cheese plates, elegant dishes. MEETINGS & EVENTS Audio/Visual Production Company L&R Productions LLC P.O. Box 402, Glastonbury www.landrproductions.com Top Executive: Tommy Russo, owner/producer L&R takes pride in delivering top notch AV production to every client we have the privi- lege to serve. Our creative approach is always unique and we hire the best talent available to make sure the quality of our commercials stand out on the airwaves. From TV, Radio & Video Production to the best jingles on the air, you can always count on L&R. Business Meeting Venue Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford www.ctconventions.com Top Executive: Mike Costelli, general manager Limitlessly functional and endlessly cus- tomizable, the Connecticut Convention Center combines ample meeting space with visually stunning touches creating the ideal backdrop for every event — from intimate upscale gath- erings to large trade shows and conventions. Caterer for Corporate Event The Kitchen 559 Broad St., Hartford www.billingsforgeworks.org/ our-cafes-and-catering Top Executive: Becky McGuigan, executive chef Our farm-to-table food is good — our mis- sion is greater! When you use our catering, you help underwrite our on-the-job culinary training. We teach Hartford residents skills that allow them to support themselves. As our customer, you join a community of sup- port at our Kitchen cafes. Corporate Event Venue Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford www.ctconventions.com Top Executive: Mike Costelli, general manager Limitlessly functional and endlessly customizable, the Connecticut Convention Center combines ample meeting space with visually stunning touches creating the ideal backdrop for every event — from intimate upscale gatherings to large trade shows and conventions. Honorable mention: The Society Room Country Club Hartford Golf Club 134 Norwood Rd., West Hartford www.hartfordgolfclub.com Top Executive: Brian Higgins, general manager With its proud history spanning more than 100 years, the Hartford Golf Club holds the distinction of being the oldest club in the area devoted to the game of golf. Our members enjoy 27 superbly-conditioned golf holes. No other course offers so many distinct layouts within a single course Employee Outing Venue Winding Trails 50 Winding Trails, Farmington www.windingtrails.org Top Executive: Scott Brown, executive director Our beautiful park of pristine woodlands, water and wildlife offers the perfect back- drop for a group outing. Winding Trails is the ideal place for company picnics, family reunions, birthday parties or wedding recep- tions. Your day will be filled with recreational enjoyment for young and old alike. 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