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UNSTOPPABLE DRIVE

Trevor Stephens lost his lower leg at the age of four. Today he is a champion adaptive golfer. This outgoing personality has a lot to say on everything from overcoming adversity and finding inspiration to the importance of family and, of course, all things golf.

by chris hodenfield

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MEET THE TASTE MAKERS

We sit down with some big personalities—a chef, a restaurateur, a bakery owner, a cookbook author and heir to one of the oldest fine-dining establishments in the country, plus entrepreneurs who have recently brought new products to market. They are a passionate group whose love of food goes beyond taste. It’s about tradition.

by mary kate hogan

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12 EDITOR’S LETTER

14 FOUNDER’S LETTER Of Fitness and Flexibility

17 STATUS REPORT

BUZZ The Walsh sisters are taking the world of swimming by storm—in and out of the pool; The Breast Cancer Alliance provides game-changing funding to groundbreaking research. We talk to some of the doctors who are at the forefront. SHOP Paul Andrew brings his ultra-chic shoe designs to Greenwich. GO Private social clubs aren’t new, but we’ve found one that is seriously over the top. HOME We’ve got some great décor finds for fall. DO Vega Music creates sweet sounds in more ways than one. See what these philanthropic artists are up to; The Delamar’s classic car experience is a must for anyone who wants to travel in style

42 G-MOM

Give your body and soul some well-deserved self-care; Greenwich Moms helps us check out happenings around town

47 PEOPLE & PLACES

Greenwich Point Conservancy; Serpentine Townhouse; Greenwich Concours D’Elegance; Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County; Junior League of Greenwich; Breast Cancer Alliance; River House Adult Day Center; Nichols MD of Greenwich

95 CALENDAR

103 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

104 POSTSCRIPT

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TIME TO GET INSPIRED!

Precision, patience and perseverance are the hallmarks of golf, but our cover story is about more than Trevor Stephens’ skills on the fairway. It’s also about resilience and the power of inclusivity.

The champion adaptive golfer’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Born with a congenital limb deficiency that led to the amputation of his lower leg at age four, Trevor faced early challenges that would likely have deterred many. However, he refused to let physical limitations define him. In “Unstoppable Drive” (page 64) Chris Hodenfield talks with Trevor about his unwavering commitment to the sport and what it means to redefine boundaries.

We are also excited to shine a spotlight on some big personalities in another arena. Mary Kate Hogan sits down with an innovative group generating notable buzz in the culinary world (“Meet the Taste Makers,” page 74). Among them are: Chef Adrian Blech, the man behind Orienta, who recently made his small screen debut facing off against—and beating—Bobby Flay; K Dong, co-owner of Miku, Hinoki, and our newest see-andbe-seen spot Moli; Max Tucci, the Delmonico grandson who just released The Delmonico Way, a tribute to the rich history and traditions of the iconic restaurant; Charlotte and Raphael Dequekey, the dynamic duo behind Raphael’s Bakery; and entrepreneurs

Lauren Berger and Marla Felton, cofounders of REAL, an initiative that goes beyond business to promote positive social change in how we eat.

As they say: “But wait! There’s more!” Our Status Report section also has a lot to offer in the way of inspiration. Here we introduce you to the Walsh sisters. These world-class athletes and college scholars have added one more thing to their impressive résumés— successful swimsuit entrepreneur. (“Suiting Up,” page 17).

We also step into Vega Music, a recording studio that not only provides musicians with a space to hone their craft but brings the healing power of music to those in need (“On a High Note,” page 38).

And finally, every October we proudly highlight the Breast Cancer Alliance. This nonprofit that began right here in our own hometown has grown exponentially over the past twenty-seven years. It’s now making a huge impact on how we treat and diagnose the disease. We talk to scientists who, because of BCA funding, are preforming truly groundbreaking research. (“Game Changer,” page 20) Each of these stories reminds us that with dedication and creativity, we can all achieve our dreams—no matter the obstacles.

& FLEXIBILITY

It’s October. Those lazy summer days by the pool are in the rearview mirror, and it’s time for some serious exercise. Along with good nutrition (check out this annual food issue) and reduced stress, exercise is, of course, the secret of longevity—that and not falling down.

Long ago, I tried jogging, but it was hard on the boobs. When a pompous male doctor at a cocktail party heard my grumbling and suggested I try a sports bra (I had, but it didn’t work), I responded: “And what do you know about it, Sir?” Then during yoga classes at the Y in Darien, I took off my wedding ring to do a yoga headstand (where your weight is all on your forearms and locked fingers), left it on the mat, got home, realized what I’d done and frantically called the Y. But it was gone forever. I’m now wearing my grandmother’s gold band.

I used to pedal my bike around Riverside with our golden retriever loping along beside me. But eventually Charlie got old and tired, my bike got a flat tire, and as I aged in place, I knew I’d soon get my own spare tire if I didn’t work out somewhere.

So, when a friend recommended the Fitness Center at the Greenwich YWCA, I dug out my sneakers with the shiny soles, my sweatpants with the limp elastic and one of Jack’s biggest T-shirts and signed up. I also treated myself to some sessions there with a lovely blonde trainer named Shree—really Helen, but she never got over living in India for a while—who showed me the ropes. I told her I wasn’t looking for peace of mind but for flexibility—so I could get down on the floor with a grandchild and up again without having to grab onto a piece of furniture.

The Hip Reduction machine was labeled: “Muscles used: gluteus medius, gluteus

maximus, piriformis and tensor fasciae latae.” (I had those?) Apparently, we have a Rectus Abdominus somewhere, too.

I learned to adjust weights, stretch my underarms in doorjambs and hold lightly to the handles of the elliptical to check my heart rate when a little red light flashed. I was just grateful it was still beating.

Charles Atlas-types grunted on the floor under giant barbells, and young ladies in hot shorts and tiny Tees managed to talk non-stop speed-walking for forty minutes side by side on their treadmills.

But Shree warned me this wasn’t social hour. She didn’t favor watching television while on the elliptical, but I cheated and turned on the Food Network show Last Cake Standing. It featured guys with tattoos building a sky-high cake out of confectionery golf balls. Meanwhile, I pedaled hard for twenty minutes to burn off just 58.5 calories.

That was fourteen years ago.

I guess I could go for a daily walk around the neighborhood, but I find that boring and don’t like wet and cold. Today, I still try to get to the Fitness Center several times a week, and on Mondays take in Shree’s balancing class—learning things like how to stand on one leg and tap the floor with the other foot while transferring a four-pound weight handto-hand around my body. My goal has been to find the best way for an octogenarian to get in the best shape possible and still be able to drink wine (not necessarily the best). “Enjoy your workout!” they love to say. “Not one minute of it,” I want to fire back. But I’m determined to fight the good fight.

Don’t forget that inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the hell happened. And there’s definitely something you can try to do about it. G

“Enjoy your workout!” they love to say.

“Not one minute of it,” I want to fire back.

Turn What You Love Into Where You Live

FAVE STYLE

“THE SUPER BLOOM PRINT. I LOVE THE CONTRAST OF THE COLORS—TEAL WITH ROYAL BLUE AND SOME REDS. IT’S AN ADJUSTABLE TIE-BACK, SO IT’S DIFFERENT AND EASY TO FIT TO ANY BODY.”

—ALEX WALSH

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Suiting up

with the Walsh sisters

These two WORLD-CLASS SWIMMERS are taking on more than the pool

Alex and Gretchen Walsh

Sisters Alex and Gretchen Walsh, who spent much of their childhood in Greenwich and most of their young lives in pools—traveling at speeds that crush records and win Olympic medals— now have a swimwear line to add to their résumés.

Alex is a rising senior and Gretchen a rising junior at the University of Virginia, where the pair swim on the team that has won three national championships in a row. Following the 2021 change in the NCAA’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) policy, which allows college athletes to benefit from their NIL, Alex and Gretchen became the first collegiate athletes to launch a swimwear collection. Co-branded with Sporti, the Alex + Gretchen Walsh Collection is a refreshing change to ubiquitous teeny bikinis.

Created for fun and serious swimmers alike, the suits are sleek in design but with a palette and flair that are boldly different from the standard training swimsuit. “We work very closely with the designer,” says Alex, who won a silver medal in Tokyo. “They pull different print ideas, and we pick and choose what goes into the collection. We go over the colors, details and silhouettes—some are more for training, some more strappy and fashionable.”

Alex’s first collection is called “Nashville,” where the sisters were born and attended high school. Both went to Old Greenwich School for elementary, and Alex attended Eastern Middle School. Their mom, Glynis, was swim team captain at Greenwich High School and swam for Boston College. They are still members of Rocky Point Club in Old Greenwich, where their swimming careers began. “It’s a huge part of why we love Connecticut so much,” says Gretchen. As kids, they also swam for the YWCA Green Dolphins and Chelsea Piers Aquatics Club.

Gretchen’s first collection, “Barcelona,” was inspired by the city where the sisters swam in their first international meet. Riding on the success of those collections, they’ve now launched a “Palm Springs” collection, named after the idyllic locale where they shoot their swimwear (and model too!).

Daniela Bascuñán, Sporti’s VP of design, comments, “The Walsh sisters continue to impress us not only as remarkable swimmers but as true creative forces. Their collections reflect their personalities, their experiences and their unyielding commitment to bringing joy and confidence to the swimming community.” Another collection seems likely, if they can fit it in between laps. Both made the national team over the summer, qualifying in multiple events. Gretchen set the American record for the fifty-meter butterfly.

“Our biggest goal is to go to an Olympic Games together,” says Alex. “It’s crucial in our journeys— the fact that we have each other.”

FAVE STYLE

“THE DESERT PYTHON PRINT. IT LOOKS GOOD ON ALL SKIN TONES, AND IT INCLUDES AQUARIUS STAR SIGNS, AND I’M AN AQUARIUS. IT’S COOL TO WEAR A SUIT MADE FOR ME.”

—GRETCHEN WALSH

Editor’s Note: Just as this issue was going to press, we got the great news that Gretchen and Alex now own even more hardware. At the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan Gretchen won gold, bronze and silver, and Alex, silver. Congratulations, ladies!

the sporti x alex + gretchen walsh collection is available in competitive swim sizing 22Y – 40 (Youth 6/7 to Adult XL), from $12.95 to $48.95, exclusively at swimoutlet.com.

above: Alex winning silver at the 2020 Olympic Games; Gretchen winning Bronze at the World Championships in Fukuoka Japan below: Gretchen (9) and Alex (11) at the Fairfield County Swim Championhship

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Game Changer

THE BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE is a small but mighty organization that has not only been funding groundbreaking research that is very much changing the way we treat and diagnose the disease, it has also been PROVIDING

LIFE-SAVING TREATMENT AND CARE TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

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screening and treatment.

This month, as it does every October, the Greenwich-based Breast Cancer Alliance invites local residents to take a seat at its popular October 25 annual fashion show/luncheon and swipe their credit cards around town at restaurants and retailers that support its annual Go for Pink events.

The nonprofit’s pink-themed events are known for being engaging, fun and meaningful. The fashion show at Westchester Country Club features luxe designer fashions and an inspiring collection of runway models: breast cancer survivors with moving stories who take their well-deserved turn on the catwalk.

Perhaps the best reason to mark these events on your calendar is the impact the Greenwich-based nonprofit’s philanthropy is having on its lofty goal of eradicating breast cancer. Since its founding twenty-seven years ago, BCA has morphed into a still small but mighty nonprofit that targets the strategic funding of promising research and breast surgery fellowships, while maintaining sturdy community roots by helping women access life-saving cancer

“We really started Go for Pink as an initiative to engage local businesses and restaurants in our efforts and encourage people to use some of the services this fundraising pays for, but as BCA grew we have been able to do so much more,” explains BCA’s longtime Executive Director Yonni Wattenmaker.

How much of an impact does Go for Pink have? “Well, in complete candor, that depends on how much we raise in any given year,” says Wattenmaker. “But from a community standpoint alone, there’s so much we can do from a successful event.”

Take the $350,000 that BCA raised last year at Go for Pink events held in Greenwich and beyond. If this year is as successful, Wattenmaker explains, that kind of gross profit could fund two BCA sponsored research grants that might lead to new disease treatments and cures. The money could also pay for a fellowship for a promising physician interested in learning state-of-the-art approaches to breast cancer surgery. And it could support as many as ten community outreach grants to Connecticut hospitals to support initiatives such as free mammograms.

“We hear stories all the time of women

who got mammograms or ultrasounds because of our outreach programs that they would not have had without the screenings and care we support,” says Wattenmaker.

In recent years, BCA has taken its Go for Pink efforts on the road. It’s hosting special events this fall in South Florida, New York and Boston in an effort to elevate its profile and impact, while raising funds and community awareness. Back-to-back events in Miami and Palm Beach are targeted at raising disease awareness in the region’s sizable Hispanic demographic.

“Hispanic women tend to have lower rates of the disease than white and African American women, but their mortality rates are higher,” Wattenmaker explains. “The message we want to share there is that early detection is really important. Not having a family history of breast cancer does not change the need to be vigilant.”

Still, Wattenmaker adds that fundraising in new destinations doesn’t deter from the fact “that our roots have always been local and will remain that way.”

“When you eat at a restaurant that’s supporting us, or shop with a retailer who has joined this effort, there is really a multiplier effect in what you’re doing,” says Wattenmaker. “It elevates what we’re able to do and, I don’t say this lightly, it’s truly saving lives.”

SUPPORTING PATIENTS, CHANGING OUTCOMES, DISCOVERING CURES

THREE MEDICAL EXPERTS SPEAK TO THE DIRECT AND LASTING IMPACT THE BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE HAS HAD ON RESEARCH, TREATMENT AND THE ONE OUT OF EIGHT WOMEN WHO WILL RECEIVE A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS IN THEIR LIFETIME.

ZDRAVA MEDROVA, PHD.

A geneticist and cancer biologist who has received two BCA-funded research grants while on the faculty of Mass General Hospital. Her research has led to the development of TTX-MC138, a targeted therapy designed to treat cancer patients with metastatic disease. She is now the scientific cofounder and chief technology officer of Transcode, a clinical-trial company focused on bringing this treatment to market.

GM: HOW IMPORTANT WAS RECEIVING YOUR FIRST GRANT FROM A BCA PROGRAM?

Zdrava Medrova, PhD.: It is critical for someone early in their careers to get this kind of support and in my case, as a more junior female researcher, it was really important. The truth is the research world can almost be a bit of a boys’ club. There’s a tendency for these things to go to an older male, someone in khakis and tennis shoes, whose received grants before. This funding allows someone who is interested in developing new ideas and systems a way to push their ideas forward. BCA provided the seed money, and what we’ve accomplished would not have happened without it. The second grant we got from BCA was a significant one, which really helped us move this project forward.

GM: WHY FOCUS YOUR RESEARCH ON METASTATIC BREAST CANCER?

ZM: I always wondered why so much cancer research was focused on treating the origins of the disease rather than treating the disease in the stage it was in. It goes from cells that are invisible to tumors to cancer that has spread throughout the body. In my case, I was interested in cancer that has spread, because that tends to be the fatal kind. It felt like there was a huge gap in the way we were approaching things.

GM: IN SIMPLE TERMS, CAN YOU EXPLAIN HOW THE TREATMENT YOU’VE DEVELOPED WORKS?

ZM: The drug targets a molecule, a

noncoding RNA [micro RNAs] which is known to play a role in the metastasis of tumors. So, the work was focused on developing agents that target and deliver treatment directly to them. That pathway is a puzzle we were trying to solve.

GM: AND WHAT HAS THE RESEARCH SHOWN?

ZM: When we treated mice with metastatic disease, we were able to achieve states of remission. We tested it on other animals, too, and had similar results.

GM: IS THIS TREATMENT AVAILABLE TO CANCER PATIENTS YET?

ZM: That’s the next step and why we founded Transcode. We’re working on getting it to people with cancer. We think this has promise not just for breast cancer but several other kinds of cancer.

GM: HOW DO YOU ENVISION THE FUTURE OF BREAST CANCER TREATMENT?

ZM: The future is already happening, and we’re experiencing some of these changes today. We’re going to be looking at this disease in different categories. We’re going to be thinking of something like an early-stage breast cancer very differently from metastatic disease, almost as if they are a completely different kinds of cancer, because really, they are. The therapies of the future will be more targeted.

DR. STARR MAUTNER

Breast cancer surgeon at Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida. She joined its team in 2015 after completing a breast surgical oncology fellowship funded by the BCA at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

GM: HOW DID YOUR BCA FELLOWSHIP IMPACT YOUR CAREER?

Dr. Starr Mautner: It meant being able to train at Memorial Sloan Kettering [MSK], one of the busiest and best places in the world to treat breast cancer patients. It was a true privilege that set me up for a successful career here in South Florida, where I’m from. At [MSK] I did upwards of 1,000 cases during my fellowship year. That, in itself, was incredible training, but it also made lifelong connections for me with the MSK team. In fact, I’ve become a liaison for an alliance between my hospital and MSK.

GM: BCA IS PASSIONATE ABOUT ITS COMMITMENT TO TRAINING BREAST-CANCER FOCUSED SURGEONS. WHY IS SUCH A SPECIALTY NEEDED?

SM: Breast cancer is the most common disease in women. By supporting these fellowships, BCA is sending surgeons like me back to the community to treat them. In a lot of communities these surgeries are still being done by general surgeons. And there are some truly excellent ones out there. But when you’ve trained in

Going Pink for the Cure

EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN TOWN AND BEYOND

New York City Wellness

Luncheon: Monday, October 2

Join BCA for a luncheon, panel discussion and shopping at The Harmonie Club. Breast cancer survivor Anne Thompson, NBC news chief environmental affairs correspondent, will speak along with panelists including Dr. Elisa Port, chief of breast surgery for Mount Sinai Health System, and fellow breast cancer survivor Eli Choo, clinical nutrition coordinator at Mount Sinai’s Dubin Breast Center.

GO FOR PINK:

Wednesday, October 4 through Sunday, October 8

Every October, BCA partners with retailers, restaurants and supporters across the country to raise breast cancer awareness near and far. Locally you can combine shopping with philanthropy by supporting BCA’s Greenwich partners including Alice + Olivia, Ba&sh, Jenni Kayne, La Ligne, LoveShackFancy, Roller Rabbit, Veronica Beard, Vince and more.

this as a specialty, you go a step further in terms of technique. For example, our training enables us to offer options such as nipple sparing treatment, which has gained a lot of popularity. The end result is that the cancer is removed, but the patient retains her nipples. It’s not just a curative surgery, but one that helps the patient feel better about herself. We have learned a lot of other innovative techniques to spare lymph nodes. A lot of breast cancer patients suffer complications from their removal. These things matter in terms of side effects. If you offer a cure, but there are is a lot of morbidity after treatment, it impacts your quality of life. To me that’s not the outcome we ever want. It’s important not just to cure the disease but to give people their lives back and make them feel whole again.

GM: HOW MANY PATIENTS HAVE YOU TREATED SINCE COMPLETING YOUR FELLOWSHIP?

SM: Thousands over the past eight years. Today alone, I saw twenty-eight patients. I operate twice a week, usually

on about ten women. It’s a lot. Some people say your work must be depressing, but it’s not depressing at all. In most cases, I know we’re going to be providing a cure. The first thing I tell my patients is you’re going to be OK—and I mean it. So much has changed with this disease because of research and training and early diagnosis and intervention. It’s exciting to be doing this right now.

GM: ANY MYTHS ABOUT BREAST CANCER YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISPEL?

SM: So many! I always tell my patients, “Don’t Google anything,” because there’s so much misinformation out there.” One is that this is a one-sizefits-all disease. It’s not true that if your neighbor had breast cancer and needed a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation that you will, too. We’re in an era where treatment for breast cancer is becoming much more personalized.

BCA Flag Raising: Friday, October 6 at 9:30 a.m., Greenwich Town Hall

After hoisting a flag in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, BCA will host a discussion: “What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer.” Featured experts include Greenwich Hospital breast surgeons Dr. Barbara Ward and Dr. Alyssa Gillego and Bridgeport Hospital’s Dr. Monica Valero, director of the Yale Hispanic Breast Cancer Program. The program will also include a testimonial from a Greenwich Hospital patient whose breast cancer was discovered by a BCA-supported mammogram.

The other one is that this is a disease of older women. I am seeing women in their 20s and 30s with breast cancer. And I am really interested in raising awareness with younger women. They’ll notice something or feel something and be told, “It’s nothing,” even by their doctors. I want them to know they need to investigate. I hate seeing young women who’ve waited to get care and are really sick because they thought they were too young.

GM: WHY ARE YOU STILL CONNECTED TO BCA?

SM: It’s such a great group of women who are making such an impact on the future of breast cancer treatment. These things they do every year, like the fashion show, make a real impact. I’m really honored that eight years after receiving my fellowship they’ve reached out and asked me to be involved in an event we’re having here in Miami in October. It’s going to be a very cool event in the Design District, and I love the idea that maybe we’ll reach some younger women who may not have breast cancer on their minds.

DR. ALYSSA GILLEGO

Surgical breast oncologist at Greenwich Hospital and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Yale School of Medicine. She’ll be a panelist at BCA’s October 6 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Flag Raising Ceremony.

GM: HAVE YOU TREATED WOMEN WHO’VE DELAYED BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS, INCLUDING MAMMOGRAMS OR ULTRASOUNDS, BECAUSE THEY COULDN’T AFFORD THEM?

Dr. Alyssa Gillego: Absolutely. I have, and it’s often women who are uninsured or underinsured who delay that screening. It’s unfortunate that they see these barriers, because it can mean a delay in both diagnosis and treatment. And that can mean they are ultimately diagnosed at a later stage. It can affect the overall outcome.

GM: HOW DOES BCA SUPPORTING FREE MAMMOGRAMS IN COMMUNITIES LIKE GREENWICH AND THROUGHOUT THE STATE MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

AG: What BCA is doing is extremely important. Their generosity enables us to better reach out to patients who may not have access to this type of care and may not have the resources to access even regular, basic medical care. We really can give these patients more by connecting with them through these free services, and we are

Going Pink for the Cure

EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN TOWN AND BEYOND

27th Annual Luncheon & Fashion

Show: Wednesday, October 25, Westchester Country Club

This annual event, presented by Richards and designer Kiton, will feature guest speaker Simone Swink, executive producer of Good Morning America, along with Greenwich resident and GMA co-anchor Lara Spencer. Highlights will include runway turns by BCA’s models of inspiration, often local breast cancer survivors, as well as live and silent auctions.

BCA Goes to South Florida: Sunday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 31

Enjoy wellness days in sunny

Palm Beach and Miami hosted in partnership with fashion label Veronica Beard. Take yoga classes with renowned instructor and breast cancer survivor Holly Weston. After panel discussions, shop the Veronica Beard stores in both locations.

BCA Goes to Boston: Wednesday, December 6

Enjoy the opportunity to raise your glass at a wine tasting with Joseph Carr, founder of Josh Cellars and Joseph Carr Wines.

Visit breastcanceralliance.org/ goforpink for a complete list of partners and more information.

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often able to offer them even more comprehensive medical care.

GM: YOU RECENTLY OPERATED ON A PATIENT WHO WAS A DIRECT BENEFICIARY OF A BCA-SUPPORTED MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING. HOW’S SHE DOING?

AG: When I met her last year she was fifty and had never had a mammogram. She felt a lump and didn’t have any insurance. But because of the support of BCA, she was able to receive one here at Greenwich Hospital for free. The mammogram showed she had abnormalities in both the left and right breasts. She ended up being diagnosed with two different types of cancers. The good news is that they were both stage two, still very curable. Her getting that screening when she did was important. She’s still in treatment, but I’m happy to say she’s doing quite well. And she’s very grateful for the care she has received.

And the really interesting thing in her case is that she went on to have genetic testing and learned she has a genetic anomaly that can cause breast cancer. She didn’t know about that either. That has real implications, not only for her, but for her children and their children. Having that information means they can be vigilant and have testing if they need it in the future. It’s a very big deal to have that personal health knowledge.

GM: THE QUESTION OF WHEN WOMEN SHOULD START HAVING MAMMOGRAMS IS STILL THE SUBJECT OF SOME DEBATE. DO YOU HAVE A MESSAGE FOR WOMEN ABOUT WHEN THEY SHOULD BEGIN?

AG: Here at Greenwich Hospital, we recommend women start getting them every year at age forty and also getting an ultrasound if they have dense breast tissue. We recommend starting even earlier if they’ve had a first-degree relative with breast cancer. If you’re a woman with a mother or sister who’s had breast cancer, we would recommend starting about ten years before the age that relative was when they were diagnosed. So, if your mom was diagnosed with breast cancer at forty-five, we would recommend you begin screenings at thirty-five.

LIFE-SAVING CARDIAC SURGERY CLOSE TO HOME.

Your heart is in the right hands at White Plains Hospital.

Exceptionally skilled cardiac surgeons delivering extraordinary outcomes are now just a short drive from home. Internationally renowned heart surgeon Dr. Robert Michler, and his esteemed colleague Dr. William Jakobleff, Jr., are performing open-heart surgery at White Plains Hospital. They lead a team of expert cardiac specialists, delivering an advanced level of cardiac care that only a few hospitals in the tri-state region can provide. Visit wphospital.org/cardiacsurgery to learn more about our award-winning care.

Patients may also schedule appointments with Dr. Michler in Greenwich at his Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut office.

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PAUL ANDREW’S TRUE PASSION

THE FOOTWEAR DESIGNER’S COMEBACK COLLECTION PREMIERES IN GREENWICH by

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Greenwich’s demand for high fashion is real, and everyone loves to discover what’s new and next. Meet Paul Andrew. The designer quickly came up through the ranks at notable fashion houses, and his understanding of what women want right now is part of his DNA. From his days as a creative director at Salvatore Ferragamo to his tenure at Calvin Klein, he delivered. But now, standing on his own, he’s having a little bit more fun with color and shape—and isn’t that really what women want today? The fun factor...

left: The Slinky Platform sandal in black patent middle: The man himself, Paul Andrew. right: The Strut block heel pump in acid yellow metallic mirror with a black stacked heel

Q&A with Paul Andrew

Q: When we recently met at “The Best of Italy” event at Mitchells, where they announced that your namesake line was premiering at the family of stores, I was wearing shoes from your previous collection, without knowing you’d be there. When you design, do you have longevity in mind?

A: It was great to see you at Mitchells, and I was so happy that you were wearing my shoes! What a coincidence. That sandal was from my summer 2015 collection, and they still looked so great on you. The idea of timelessness, equilibrium in design, Italian-made quality and great comfort has always been an important part of my design philosophy.

Q: Your designs from your brand as well as those from when you were creative director of Salvatore Ferragamo are known for craftsmanship and ingenuity. Have you always been attracted to the fine materials from Italy?

A: I’ve been traveling to Italy for over twenty years, first as a designer for McQueen, then Calvin Klein, Narciso Rodriguez, Donna Karan and then for my own brand. I lived in Florence for five years during my time with Ferragamo and was surrounded by the world’s premier footwear and leather-goods makers. I have thus developed a deep passion and appreciation for Italian

craft. I think this is also informed by my childhood in England. My father was the upholsterer to the Queen at Windsor Castle. I would watch with awe as he reupholstered the finest antique furniture by hand. My mother was an executive at a computer company, so I also had an appreciation and understanding of technology and innovation. Both influences inform my work and design mentality today. Also, the Italian factories I work with are focused on developing product that combines high tech with high craft.

Q: You launched your namesake line in 2012 and then went on a brief hiatus while at Salvatore Ferragamo. What drew you to relaunch your own collection?

A: When I was offered the big job at Ferragamo, they asked me to pause my brand in order to focus on reinvigorating their company. It was a hard decision to make, as Paul Andrew was extremely successful, selling tens of thousands of pairs every season. Throughout the fiveyear hiatus I received hundreds of DMs on social media from clients who missed the brand. I missed it, too! With the relaunch, I wanted to put forward something quite different than what I was doing in the past.

Q: What has inspired the current sleek and modern collection?

A: The new Paul Andrew collections are much more fashion-forward than before. There is a big focus on sustainability, innovation in material, use of color and always a focus on great fit and comfort.

I have ensured this not only by offering a great balance of heel heights with focus on fashion shoes with lower heels, but I also did a lot of research and development with the constriction to ensure my insoles fit the inclinations of your instep and that every sole is filled with padding, so it feels like you are walking on a cushion when you wear my shoes.

Q: On that note, do you draw from your diverse days at Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein and Donna Karan? Three iconic but very different brands.

A: My experience with these icons taught me so much. When I worked with Lee [McQueen], it was the early 2000s, and he was at the height of his success. He taught me the importance of pushing design boundaries, thinking outside the box and being totally original.

Then, at Calvin, he taught me the importance of staying true to your original design philosophy, staying on calendar and an appreciation for clean lines and minimalism.

With Donna, she taught me the importance of the woman and their needs and desires from luxury fashion, especially the importance of perfect fit and comfort. These experiences were invaluable as I embarked on my own journey and then took such an important role with Ferragamo.

Q: You were the youngest brand and first footwear designer to win the CFDA/Vogue fashion fund and named a BoF 500, the people shaping the global

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fashion industry. Do these honors still drive you today?

A: Winning the CFDA/Vogue fashion fund catapulted my brand and my name into another stratosphere. We more than doubled in sales, received calls from executives at LVMH and Kering and became a red-carpet staple for celebrities, thanks to the support of Anna Wintour and her team at Vogue, the CFDA, BoF and several other global fashion publications.

I do think these honors are very important for the success of a designer, but they do not drive me so much anymore for my own brand. I am much more interested in paying it forward to a new generation of design talents. I currently collaborate with the University Instituto Marangoni Firenze in Italy and have committed a lot of my time with a scholarship and mentorship program for their students. I also mentor young emerging designers in New York and Europe, and this makes me very happy.

Q: From past honors and accolades to future projects, tell us about your new website.

A: When I relaunched my brand, I wanted a new website to accompany and enforce the new direction I had taken. We are in the process of developing our own e-commerce, which we hope to launch in the coming year. G

Designs available at: Richards Greenwich, Saks Fifth Avenue Greenwich, Neiman Marcus White Plains and paulandrew.com

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The Savvy peep-toe pump in black velvet with a rhinestone encrusted heel and buckle

The Arc mule in turquoise rainbow metallic calfskin with a tonal galvanic block heel

The Vivian thigh-high boot in acid yellow stretch metallic nappa with an open cage heel with plexiglass cube detail

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CLUBBING LET’S GO

The Aman’s 25,000-square-foot spa takes relaxation to a whole new

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Private clubs are not a new concept. They date to the ancient Romans, historically providing a secluded venue for the elite to socialize with, well, other elites. Hip and sexy are not words generally associated with clubs of the past. That is, until the mid-’90s when Nick Jones launched SoHo House just as Ian Schrager reinvented what a hotel could look like. Jones targeted high-profile names in the arts and media while delightedly rebuffing finance bros. Whatever one’s opinion of SoHo House, some of the most luxurious hospitality brands have taken notice, creating a fusion of boutique hotels with residential clubs in top destinations.

The Aman New York opened its gilded doors on the corner of 57th and Fifth Avenue just last year. The Aman brand epitomizes the quiet luxury trend IYKYK (if you know, you know). Brand devotees (called “Aman Junkies”) have a new mecca. The New York hotel is also the brand's first club property. Aman CEO Vlad

Doronin tells us, “The impetus behind expanding in the private club space is in part owing to the demand from our loyalists who were seeking ways in which they could engage more deeply with the brand and its likeminded community of guests.”

Membership is by invitation only; up-front entry fee is $200,000 with

annual dues of $15,000. But for starting rates of $1,950 per night, you can live the Aman life as a hotel guest. Currently, only club members and hotel guests can access the billion-dollar-plus interiors.

greenwich magazine received the only media invite to preview the hotel last March, and we now understand the Aman obsession. Its claim of being an “urban oasis” sounded like marketing speak. After all, the hotel is just seven stories above the sweaty chaos of Midtown. It might be the Hasegawa Tohaku-inspired murals, the signature woodsy Aman scent, or the rich materials used on every surface, but oasis it is. The sense of being embraced by a quiet hush follows you throughout the property. All rooms have working fireplaces, heated bathroom floors and soundproof glass to block street noise, supposedly making them quiet enough to be used as recording studios.

The spa has a sixty-five-foot indoor swimming pool with fireside beds in case one needs a respite from swimming laps. Club members have priority in booking spa treatments or a day at the Banya Spa House. The public can visit the on-property Jazz Club, but the worldclass restaurants are only for hotel guests and club members. There are

plans to open new clubs/hotels in Beverly Hills in 2024 and Bangkok and Miami Beach in 2026.

Aman may be the priciest, but New York has other new private clubs and hotels. Casa Cipriani, of the much-beloved restaurant family, opened in 2021 in the Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan. This highly secretive members club had flown under the radar, thanks to their strict no photo, no social media policy until recently. Regular Page Six readers know a (now former) Casa Cipriani member snapped a pic of Taylor Swift with her then-boyfriend at the club and sold it to the press. And just like that, the city's best-kept secret was out.

Casa Cipriani is the place to be for the swish set. The famed architect and designer Thierry Despont (yes, the one who restored the Statue of Liberty, The Carlyle and The Ritz Paris) was tapped to create interiors that are both timeless and yet fresh. The forty-seven guest rooms and suites evoke a warm, maritime-inspired elegance, and the river-facing rooms boast views of Governor’s Island and Lady Liberty herself.

The membership is considerably more affordable than Aman’s at a purported $5,000. The only catch? We hear that Maggio Cipriani himself must approve all members. But for room rates averaging $700 to $1,500, you can rub elbows with members. Just don’t wear jeans or pull out your iPhone. G

The second restaurant, Nama celebrates the traditions of Japanese “washoku” preparation.

BEAUTIFUL CUISINE

One of two restaurants, Arva offers the rustic, flavor-focused foods of Italy.

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greenwich magazine received the only media invite to preview the hotel last March, and we now understand the Aman obsession.

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MULBERRY FINDS ARE RIPE FOR THE PICKING

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“carved from a single piece of italian prunella marble, this violet-hued soaking tub takes center stage in any bathroom.”

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HOME Talabartero Collection saddle pendant in berry; $2,375. lavivahome.com

Alatri freestanding oval bathtub; $72,000. Greenwich; waterworks.com

SIXPENNY Amelia daybed; $2,399. sixpenny.com

; $790.

ZIA TILE Plum 2x6 zellige tile; $1.51 per tile. ziatile.com

Mulberry pillow by Justina Blakeney; $99. meadowblu.com

ceo & creative director, peter sallick

Large Madison Stripe by Chris Benz wallpaper; starting at $140 per roll. wallshoppe.com

ottoman; $1,430. Wakefield Design Center, Stamford; wakefielddesigncenter.com

601 Lake Avenue, Greenwich

6 Bedrooms | 6.2 Bathrooms | 8,084 SF

This sophisticated, mid-country, Georgian Colonial with gated driveway is set on 1.66 private level acres just minutes from Greenwich Avenue. Stunning details, 11’ ceilings, 5 fireplaces, impressive millwork and amenities are found throughout. Gracious veranda, possible pool site.

Gloria Falcon & Cesar Rabellino | 203.559.1604 | $7,495,000

8 Grossett Road, Riverside

5 Bedrooms | 4.2 Bathrooms | 6,091 SF

Built in 2003 in Willowmere Association, this Colonial offers beach and dock rights in Riverside. It features a spacious, updated interior with high-end appliances, a large lower level, and a fenced backyard with an oversized patio for private entertainment.

Ann Simpson | 203.940.0779 | $4,525,000

23 Bobolink Lane, Greenwich

6 Bedrooms | 5.1 Bathrooms | 6,713 SF

Elegant Colonial on 2½ stunning acres, just minutes from downtown on a beautiful, quiet lane is ready for a new vision and your own imprint. Spacious living room with fireplace leads out to expansive terrace and swimming pool. Elevator, screen porch and guest house.

Jill Conway Marchak & Nancy Fogwell | 203.550.5223 | $3,895,000

GREENWICH | 136 East Putnam Avenue | 203.869.0500

OLD GREENWICH | 200 Sound Beach Avenue | 203.637.1713

GREENWICHBHHSNE

18 Meadowbank Road, Old Greenwich

5 Bedrooms | 3.2 Bathrooms | 3,740 SF

South of the Village Colonial on a coveted private cul-de-sac, offering easy access to the Village and Tod’s Point. Spacious living spaces, plus a classic front porch and terrace offer space for entertaining or unwinding with loved ones.

Karen Scrivanos Oztemel | 203.921.8490 | $3,150,000

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CARVED

“i incorporate geometric lines into both a classic and minimalist mix. lines typically take a steady hand (or knife) to convey, so, to me, this conveys a sense of artistry and playfulness.

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1 BUNNY WILLIAMS HOME Button-down oak chest; $4,800. bunnywilliams home.com

2 LAWSON-FENNING Ojai mirror; $2,550. lawsonfenning.com

3 JAYSON HOME Skylar serveboards; starting at $150. jaysonhome.com

4 MUUTO Relevo rug by Studiopepe; starting at $1,549. Design Within Reach, Stamford; dwr.com

5 GLOBAL VIEWS Moulard wooden sphere; $275 bloomingdales.com

6 L’OBJET Ionic salt + pepper mills in natural oak; $395. l-objet.com

7 NOIR Jupiter chair; $2,164. Schwartz Design Showroom, Stamford; schwartz designshowroom

—elizabeth bolognino, elizabeth bolognino interiors

GEOMETRIC LINES ADD SYMMETRICAL STYLE

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WEAVE IN A MODERN TAKE ON NATURAL MATERIALS

“black is a daring neutral, but using a natural or woven texture can soften the look. it pairs beautifully—and pops—with a monochromatic scheme.”

—deb placey, owner, the post

1 WORLDS AWAY Colt four-door painted grasscloth buffet; $3,248. The Post, Westport; thepostct.com

2 C B2 Block black lacquered linen table lamp; $449. cb2.com

3 INDUSTRY WEST Cane floor lamp; $890. industrywest.com

4 WARM NORDIC Be My Guest bar cabinet in cane; $2,129. finnishdesignshop.com

5 MADE GOODS Isla 28’’ freestanding vanity; $4,980. Trovare Home, Greenwich; trovarehomedesign.com

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Karlstad counter stool; $995. Westport; williams-sonoma.com

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Abaneri side table in ebony; $1,095. Westport; oka.com

8 VILLA & HOUSE Austin coffee table; $2,075. Beehive, Fairfield; thebeehivefairfield.com

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ON A HIGH NOTE

VEGA MUSIC OFFERS MORE THAN JUST A SPACE FOR MUSICIANS TO RECORD AND HONE THEIR CRAFT—IT’S GIVING BACK IN SOME PROFOUND WAYS

Aday without music is unfathomable for Charlie Mangold. He’s one of the lucky musicians who has been able to craft his life so that he’s not only playing and listening to music, but also encouraging and teaching others to embrace this love and make it their own.

With his business partner, Mike Devaney, these two Fairfield County natives have recently opened Vega Music, a one-of-a-kind environment providing recording, mixing, mastering, original music production, songwriting, podcasts,

voiceovers and college portfolios right in the heart of downtown Greenwich.

“As soon as I walked up the stairs, I knew this was the perfect place for Vega,” he says. “It’s the space where Allegra Dance once was and where my daughter danced for many years. I took pictures, sent them to Mike, he said do it, and we signed the lease.”

Of course that didn’t mean the space was perfect as is. Walls came down, some went up, everything became sound-proof, and the result isn’t anything like the dark sound studios Charlie’s been used

above: Charlie Mangold at one of his favorite seats in the house

to. This space is light and airy, with floorto-ceiling windows overlooking bustling Greenwich. There are two recording studios, each with comfortable lounges and conference areas. It’s outfitted with a Kawai baby grand piano and a variety of state-of-the-art equipment and technology.

“We’re here for individual solo artists, groups such as rock bands, jazz ensembles, classical quartets, orchestras and choirs,” Charlie says. The music education wing of Vega offers instruction in production (recording, mixing, mastering), voice, voice therapy, songwriting, piano, guitar, bass, trombone, cello, violin/viola and percussion. And the space is available to rent for charity events and private parties.

An important part of Vega’s mission is to bring the healing power of music to those in need. Recently, the Guardian Revival Band recorded its Irish-influenced, folk-rock songs at Vega. The band is part of the Guardian Revival Encore Project, a free program that provides veterans and first responders—active

and retired—opportunities to learn, write, play, record and share music.

“These guys are the best, and the recording was the first of future things we will be doing with Guardian, including a fundraiser for both the Mangold Music Foundation [which Charlie heads] and the Guardians,” Charlie says.

Matt Sorena is program director of Guardian Revival, which includes three other programs in addition to Encore. “The three days we spent at Vega were inspiring,” Matt says. “Vega is such a great new place, and our musicians teamed up really well with Vega. We were so thankful for Charlie’s professional input, to see his expertise come through to help us out. The support our musicians received from Vega made their dreams become a reality.” The recorded songs will be produced under the Guardian Revival Record Label.

Adds Charlie: “What they do is why we partnered with Guardian. There was a SEAL team guy, a paratrooper, police officers and vets who formed this band. It was our pleasure to work with them.

“What we are providing in Greenwich is so much more than a recording studio,” he says. “If it’s musical, we’ll do it. We want to be an important part of the community,” a place where Charlie grew up and raised his family. “And most of all, we want to have a good time doing it.”

For more information, visit vegamusic.com, 475-897-1632, or email contact@vegamusic.com

Party Time

Vega provides a unique event space for charity events, cocktail or birthday parties, concerts, recitals, art shows or business meetings. In addition to the open-concept lounge space, there is a dining table, two powder rooms, performance area, grand piano and live band setup.

You can customize your event to include a pianist, jazz trio, cover band or string quartet, or run your favorite playlist through the studio’s sound system

The Gift of Music

Charlie Mangold formed the Mangold Music Foundation about a decade ago as a nonprofit that gifts musical instruments and music education to children hospitalized with cancer. To date, the program has worked with Yale New Haven’s Children’s Hospital, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Westchester, Sloan Kettering and the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in New York City, and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, in addition to creating music programs for the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich and the Aspire program at Family & Children’s Agency in Norwalk.

He began volunteering at Sloan Kettering, singing the songs of James Taylor and John Mayer to children with cancer. But what he noticed most was that as soon as he put a guitar into the hands of any child, they would start strumming. “I knew immediately that this is the work I needed to be doing,” Charlie says. His first step was to start the Mangold Music Foundation.

He acknowledges that musical instruments are expensive, so he concentrates on giving out free ukuleles, a wonderful instrument that won’t break the bank but is exactly what most of these kids need to make music.

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“We were so thankful for Charlie’s professional input, to see his expertise come through to help us out. THE SUPPORT OUR MUSICIANS RECEIVED FROM VEGA MADE THEIR DREAMS BECOME A REALITY.”

MATT SORENA, GUARDIAN REVIVAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

above: The Vega team: Mike Devaney, Allison Jackson, Charlie Mangold below: Charlie with members of the Guardian Encore Program

above: The Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Choir

DRIVE TIME

THE DELAMAR OFFERS UP THE CHICEST RIDE AROUND

More than forty years ago, Cher wondered through song whether she could turn back time. The diva and others can do just that at Delamar Greenwich Harbor.

Last June, the luxury hotelier began offering chauffeured classic car experiences in some of the world’s rarest automobiles. The 1937 Packard Limousine Berline, for example, is the oldest and only one of its kind in the world. The car’s V12 engine was considered the most refined of its peers. “It is whisper-quiet and has turbine-like power and smoothness,” says Charles Mallory, founder of Greenwich Hospitality Group.

There is an assortment of vintage and modern collector vehicles available at Delamar Southport and West Hartford as well. All are from Mallory’s personal car collection.

“The Delamar is always trying to create new, luxury offerings for our guests. The hotels are on or near the water at most of our locations, so providing coastal experiences is a unique opportunity for us. To enhance that offering with a fun,

interesting and special chauffeured car experience seemed like a great combination,” says Mallory.

The fleet includes a 1951 Bentley Mark II Countryman Radford, one of just nine such vehicles ever built. It competed in the 1954 Monte Carlo Rally, and customized features include a huge rear hatch, matching cut-glass cups and decanter, foldout picnic tables and a washbasin with a shaving mirror.

Beginning at $200 per hour with a one-hour minimum, guests can be chauffeured on a scenic route around town or be picked up to arrive in style at the hotel in one of the classic vehicles. Fernando J. Alvas Miras, chief experiences officer, says most guests opt for a one-hour ride, which allows them to see most of the region’s majestic areas.

The classic car experiences are available through November. And be on the lookout for the hotel’s upcoming outposts—Delamar Westport and Delamar Mystic that will be opening in late 2024 and Delamar Lime Rock in 2026, where the hotel will overlook the historic race track. delamar.com G

MEET THE FLEET

above: Delamar Hotel’s Chauffeured Classic Car Experience in the Rolls Royce Phantom 7 Drophead Coupe.

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2011 Rolls Royce Phantom 7 Drophead Coupe

1937 Packard 12 Limousine Berline

1941 Cadillac Series 60 Special Fleetwood

2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur  (There is also a 1951 Bentley Mark II Countryman Radford in the fleet)

1962 Imperial Crown

1937 Packard12 Limousine Berline hood ornament

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IT’S TIME TO RELAX!

FROM A PRO ATHLETE GO-TO LIKE PERFORMANCE OPTIMAL HEALTH

TO A CLASSIC LIKE THE SPA AT DELAMAR, IT’S NEVER BEEN EASIER TO FIND YOUR WELLNESS FIT

Between getting the kids back to school and the hectic holiday season ahead, October is the month we get to catch our breath. Give your body and soul a break this fall with some well-deserved self-care. As flight attendants remind us, you should always put on your oxygen mask before helping others.

Check in to relaxation!

1. SPA AT DELAMAR

500 Steamboat Springs, Greenwich delamar.com

Overlooking Greenwich Harbor, the Spa at Delamar may be steps away from Greenwich Avenue, but it feels like a vacation destination. Massages, exfoliating foot treatments, targeted hot stones, LED light therapy and

collagen face masks are just a few of the treatments offered to make your visit feel like a holiday. Or make a daytrip of it and visit the other Connecticut locations in Southport and West Haven.

2. J HOUSE SPA

1114 E. Putnam Avenue, Greenwich jhousespa.com

In addition to a wide range of massages and facials, J House Spa offers unique services like cupping, mud wraps, reiki and IV hydration.

The spa menu is extensive. Sometimes it’s difficult to find services for new moms and momsto-be, but J House has a wealth of pre- and postnatal massage and treatment options.

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3. NOELLE SALON AND SPA

1100 High Ridge Road, Stamford noelle.com

For decades, Noelle Salon and Spa in Stamford has been a go-to relaxation destination and a highly coveted Mother’s Day gift certificate. Beyond the bustling hair salon in front, there’s an oasis of calm in the back, where massages and facials are offered. Special services include teen treatments as well as prenatal massages for moms-to-be.

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4. THE WELL+ COMPANY

177 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich thewellgreenwich.com

The Well+ Company provides busy women the opportunity to take a break from their schedules to focus on physical and mental wellness with its holistic and modern services. Red-light treatments, infrared sauna, normative compression, a sunlight sauna and Balancer Pro are just a few of the offerings. Try a three-day introduction tour. Membership options are available to make your well-being a wise priority.

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5. PERFORMANCE OPTIMAL

HEALTH

35 River Road, Cos Cob performanceoptimalhealth.com

From infrared saunas to cryotherapy, Performance Optimal Health caters to heat lovers and cold fans alike. You may know this spot for its excellent physical therapists, but it also focuses on nutrition, exercise and recovery services. Whether you’re looking at athletic recovery or to support active longevity, there are massages, compression therapy and customized wellness programs that fit the bill. Monthly packages are available. You can also check them out in Darien, Westport, New Canaan, Manhattan and Naples, Florida.

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TODAY’S WELLNESS JOURNEY IS ADVANCING DAILY. HERE IS A QUICK RUNDOWN ON WHAT MANY OF THE AREA SPAS OFFER.

Infrared Sauna

A spin on the traditional sauna, instead of heating the air around the body, infrared saunas use infrared light to penetrate the body and boost increased circulation, detoxification and pain relief. These units are smaller, typically seating only one to two people, and can even be installed in your home.

Light Treatment

Phototherapy is used to treat a variety of issues from seasonal depression to easing skin conditions such as eczema. LED (light emitting diode) therapy typically ranges from blue to red lights or a combination targeted to address specific skin or physical issues.

Compression Therapy

Whether you’re eyeing the Therabody RecoverAir Boots or looking to try Normatec compression therapy, the principle is the same. The treatments use air to act as a massage to increase circulation and recovery. A favorite of athletes, this style of treatment consists of a compression device surrounding your legs or arms that pulsates to encourage rehabilitation and muscle recovery.

Body Wraps

Spa body wraps literally cocoon the body in a material and salve as a means to promote detoxification, weight loss or hydration.

Balancer Pro

This lymphatic drainage therapy provides a gentle massage to initially drain the lymph nodes and more intense compression to flush the lymphatic system. Users lay in a compression unit, and the spa customizes the treatment to individual needs

Spa for Your Soul

They say the best doctors are air and nature. The same goes for relaxation. And we have great “spas” right outside our doors—the lovely parks throughout Fairfield County. Consider exploring the road less traveled at these off-thebeaten-path parks.

6. COS COB PARK

22 Sound Shore, Cos Cob

The 9/11 Memorial at the harbor features a contemplative spot on the water and walking paths with sweeping views. A playground, picnic area, soccer field and small amphitheater border this accessible park for peace along the waterfront.

7. CONVENT OF ST. BIRGITTA

4 Runkenhague Road, Darien bridgettines-usa.org

Tucked away in the hidden inlets of the Long Island Sound in nearby Darien, sits the Convent of St. Birgitta. The sisters of the convent welcome all faiths who desire to rest and walk their tranquil ten-acre property on the water. Enjoy the peaceful natural setting or sit inside for quiet prayer. Daily mass, morning and night prayer times are on the website.

Get More Zen

Yoga is a staple on the scene, and there is no shortage of studios in our area. Here are two of our favs.

8. THE STUDIO GREENWICH

701 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich thestudiogreenwich.com

The Studio Greenwich is a serene spot to practice yoga and meditation. Features include an infrared sauna, yoga and medication as well as unique classes like gentle candlelight sound healing. Classes from hot to restorative to Vinyasa to Bikram provide a range of options for your yoga journey. Private sessions are available or add on a few friends for a custom class.

9. YOGA BY DANIT

6 Lewis Street, Greenwich yogabydanit.com

Yoga by Danit has been voted Best of Greenwich for good reason. Beyond an impressive array of yoga courses, there are guided meditations. From Vinyasa to restorative, body and mind balance is the goal. Offerings include mindfulness and breathing exercises. Special classes include anxiety management, yoga at the barre and baby and me yoga. The Yoga by Danit Method strvies to give clients empowement tools to improve their daily lives.

Convent of St. Birgitta

FALLING INTO FUN

NOW THAT WE’RE FINALLY GETTING SETTLED INTO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR ROUTINE, IT’S THE PERFECT TIME TO CHECK OUT HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN

by layla lisiewski

No. 3 LACE UP THE SNEAKS!

The annual Walk/Run for Abilis has become the group’s signature “friendraising” and awarenessbuilding event. Many of those who take part do so because they are inspired by the story of a friend or family member with a developmental disability. This year families from all over lower Fairfield County will once again be at Tod’s Point on Sunday, October 15. The route offers a 5K run or a one-mile accessible walk. There will be face painting and balloon artists to keep everyone entertained. abilis.us/walkrun

No. 1 WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

Join the Greenwich Land Trust on Sunday, October 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. for an unforgettable day of fun in support of Greenwich Land Trust. Go Wild! Family Field Day promises an array of interactive games, a Ferris wheel, food trucks and live performances by talented artists. All proceeds support Greenwich Land Trust’s efforts to conserve open space, connect our community with the natural world and inspire the next generation of conservationists. gltrust.org/go-wild

No. 2

MORE TREATS THAN TRICKS

Greenwich Moms will yet again bring the Avenue to life for Halloween, with its annual Greet & Treat. On Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. kids can enjoy trick or treating, a bubble show, DJ, touch-a-firetruck, arts & crafts, food trucks and more. Businesses will offer special in-store promotions and goodies for all. greenwichmoms.com

No. 4 HITCH A RIDE

Sam Bridge has been celebrating autumn for over ninety years. And this year is no different. Through October 29, visitors can take a free hayride to the Pumpkin Patch, let your little ones paint their own pumpkin (and leave the mess behind) or pick up an athome scarecrow-making kit. Pro Tip: The pumpkin patch nestled right next to a beautiful pond is a great place to get adorable family photos for holiday cards. sambridge.com

No. 5 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (SORT OF)

Grab your red and white pom-poms and cheer on the home team!

Greenwich High School has a full roster of home games from football to soccer. Enjoy the games from the new stadium bleachers and grab dinner from the Chicken Joe’s food truck on-site. Our choice? The High School Special, of course—a half pound of chicken nuggets along with french fries and a can of soda or water. G

Every month Layla Lisiewski, Greenwich mom of four and founder of Greenwich Moms and its parent company, The Local Moms Network, shares some of her favorite things to do—from seasonal activities to can’t-miss events. Follow @greenwich_moms on Instagram, sign up for the newsletter and check out the calendar at greenwichmoms.com.

Invites you to attend

THE FALL PARTY

raising financial aid for youth programs

Saturday, November 11, 2023

6:00pm Cocktails

Featuring a signature cocktail from Happy Monkey by Jean-Georges

7:00pm Dinner

Dancing to DJ Marjorie Gubelmann

For more information go to ywcagreenwich.org or contact Anne Murdock at (203) 869-6501 Ext: 192 or A.Murdock@ywcagreenwich.org

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Beach Chic

The annual Beach Ball—where everyone dresses to impress in colorful ensembles—is one of our favorite events of the summer. The seafood is fresh, the cocktails are delicious, the band is jamming, but most importantly we are raising funds for the star of the evening, Greenwich Point. It’s nights like these that make long-lasting memories. greenwichpoint.org »

THE GREENWICH POINT CONSERVANCY / Tod’s Point

1 Dorothy Cascerceri Simone, Elizabeth Kellerman, Kendra Bridelle, Nicole Glor, Brittany Brown, Jen Davies, Emily Brahmo, Sarah Nia, Justine Bolduc, Sarah Stone, Larissa Avla 2 Ryan and Cory Phillips, Blake and Anne Morrison 3 Chris and Rachel Franco 4 Asya Geller, Sarah Toepke 5 Wesley Royce, Alex Ely, Sydney Williams, Margo Cole 6 Kate Truesdell, Laurel Fine, Lindsay Dalton 7 Susie Baker, Senator Richard Blumenthal 8 Noah and Kendra Farn

PHOTOGRAPHS BY MOFFLY MEDIA’S BIG PICTURE /BOB CAPAZZO

THE GREENWICH POINT CONSERVANCY / Tod’s Point

1 Kaitlyn and John Lauterio 2 Gracie Djuranovic, Bey-Shan Liu 3 Kelly and Tom Boardhurst 4 The tent overlooking Long Island Sound 5 Brandon and Jennifer Stranzl, Jonathan Miller, Timna Tanners 6 Roxana and Roger Bowgen 7 Dan and Emily Keating, Sarah Brown Goldstein 8 Cabana striped table scape 9 SoundWaters out for a sail 10 Michael and Carolina Manganiello, Kristina and John Manganiello 11 Brian Pizzitola, Peter Stern, Chris Mercer, Matt McBride, David Bauer 12 Tina Pray, KP and Ben Mickelson, Jessica Sohl, Cristin Marandino, Jen Danzi

13 Susan Decker, Gretchen Johnson, Sue Silm, Kyfa Enguld, Trish Clark, Deborah Hess, Kathy Kriskey, Chris Erensen, Mary Rose Malchow 14 Greenwich Chief of Police Jim Heavey, Kia Heavey 15 Paul and Isabelle Dunay 16 Tom and Liz Johnson 17 Joe Kelly, Alexandra Walko, Jill Kelly, Pam Pagnani, Peter Barhydt 18 Susan and Andy Amill, Ennio and Paige Montinaro 19 Bob Capazzo, Deborah Hess 20 Bill James, Shari Aser 21 Fernando and Luciana Reitzfeld, Karina and Cory Solomon 22 (front) Grace Leigh, Ella Piu, Paulina Finz, Claudia Pompa, Georgia Leigh; (back) Garyn Finz, Daniela Pompa, Cali Wulff, Hope McCarthy, Amy Bickham 23 State Representative Steve Meskers 24 Duncan and Elizabeth Bourgoin 25 Mary O’Conner, First Selectman Fred Camillo »

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Pretty Young Things

What do you get when you combine modern (but classic) jewelry, amazing art, chic décor, rainbow fruit cocktails and three dozen fashionable ladies? Answer: Brunch at the Serpentine Townhouse. Guests enjoyed a little shopping and conversation with accessories maven Lele Sadoughi and Serpentine designer Ali Galgano. serpentinejewels.com »

1 Eleanor Banco, Lele Sadoughi, Lizzi Bickford Meadow, Ali Galgano 2 Krysta Dudley, Vanessa Burns

3 Lele Sadoughi headbands, hats and handbags

4 Diana Spier, Zach Mathias, Ashley Canon

5 Ali Kreiter, Asya Geller, Ali Galgano, Vani Birnbaum, Melissa Nisenson 6 Serpentine Jewels waterfall earrings 7 Flowers by Penny Karvounis 8 Lele

Sadoughi, Courtney Davis, Ali Galgano 9 Eleanor Banco, Sarah Landman 10 Candace Ourisman

11 Chrissy Ward, Amy Guzzi, Kathleen Ashmore, Lanie List 12 Shaari Cohen, Emily Cohen

SERPENTINE TOWNHOUSE / Greenwich

at our 650-acre Vermont Campus, boys disconnect completely from their Smartphones for an entire week. What happens is truly transformative, as they see and experience each other and their world in a deeper and far more meaningful way for the first time.

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Must Love Motors

It was the kind of weekend car aficionados live for. This year’s Concours d’Elegance featured eighteen classes of cars, including pre- and postwar Alfa Romeos, steam cars and postwar American, Italian, German and English automobiles. Wayne Carini, host of Chasing Classic Cars, served as the Grand Marshal. Founded in 1996, Greenwich Concours d’Elegance is a three-day event offering gatherings, luxury shopping and ride-and-drives. greenwichconcours.com. »

1 An impressive engine on display 2 Guests taking it all in 3 An orange McLaren F1 4 A rainbow of vintage cars 5 The next generation of car collectors 6 Krystal Stone driving a Class Award winning 1967 Alfa Romeo 4R Zagato 7 Wayne Carini 8 A little boy mezmorized 9 “Changing” tires 10 A convertible takes off.

GREENWICH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE / Roger Sherman Baldwin Park

Think big

A single thought begins a journey of exploration and can be the source for igniting passions, inspiring others, or making an impact.

It’s how we think.

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A Night to Remember

The Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) recently hosted its annual spring gala, A Night to Remember, at Serafresca in Stamford.

Daytime Emmy-nominated actress Jill Larson served as the emcee, opening the program with Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo reading a proclamation naming June 16, 2023, as Marc E. Jaffe Day. U.S. Congressman Jim Himes presented Jaffe with the CLC 2023 Champion of Children award and a United States Flag that had flown over the U.S. Capitol. clcfc.org. »

1 Aaron, Mae and Marc Jaffe 2 Abbe, Katie and George Large, Carlos Perez Hall, Lauren Selsky, Sophia Large

3 Jeannie Hanover, Stephen Mesker, Louis Hanover

4 DJ April Larken 5 Marc Jaffe with First Selectman

Fred Camillo 6 Evelyn Cuevas, Michael Vranos, May Jaffe

7 Marc Jaffee with CLC teachers 8 U.S. Congressman Jim Himes, Marc Jaffe 9 Sally and Mike Harris 10 Mike and Sue Bodson

THE CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTERS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY / Serafresca Stamford

INSPIRING EXCELLENCE

Feeding curiosity. Nurturing wisdom and intellect. Practicing responsibility and compassion.

Our collaborative, outcome-oriented school community empowers students to grow into women who lead lives of purpose, leadership, and service. We transform the world, one girl at a time. Find your future with us.

Kids & Cars

Touch-A-Truck is an annual summer highlight for all the local littles. The Greenwich Town Hall parking lot is packed to the carburetors with service vehicles, police motorcycles, diggers, food trucks, ice cream trucks and so much more. Families had a great Sunday Funday, and everybody was ready for a nap afterward. A win-win for all. jlgreenwich.com. »

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREENWICH / Greenwich Town Hall Parking Lot

1 The team from Whitby School 2 Courtney Fischer, Erin Spiess Chang, Andrea Behrman, Ashley Fargo 3 Ford, Parker and Hunter Lennon 4 Jen Behette, Stacey Higdon 5 Whitney Barrett, Dr. Tiffany Christiansen, Maci Waress 6 Stars and Stripes flying high 7 “All Aboard” the touch-a-truck train 8 Karen and Holly Richard 9 Ford and Michael Park 10 Hunter Bealle, Ryder Cole

Ginny O’Donohue, Aleasa Collier, Angie Tortorella, Nina Lindia, Donna Amaro, Brooke Shepard 7 Ella Marsh, Emerson Blob, Amelia and Aria Jaffe 8 Lynn Carnegie, Dr. Barbara Ward, Mary Jeffery, Tracy Grossman, Luna Winterhoff, Dr. Alease Gelligo 9 Issak Namdar, Andrew Mitchell, Brian and Karen Hawkins 10 Ryder Shaw 11 Adam and Christian Zakka

Power in Numbers

All the local ladies (and a few good men) turned out for the annual Breast Cancer Alliance 5K Run/ Walk for Hope. Attendees gathered at the starting line (which felt more like a party) at Richards before hitting the route through beautiful Bruce Park. The mission of the BCA is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer. breastcanceralliance.org. »

1 Sarah Toepke, Andrea Sinkin Jaffe, Alison Marsh, Ana Sandobal, Maria Waywell, Melissa Nisenson, Erica Blob 2 Penelope Kassaris, Marcy Hanna, Carol Retzler 3 Courtney Olsen, Yonni Wattenmaker, Ramze Zakka, First Selectman Fred Camillo, Selectman Lauren Rabin 4 Suzy Armstrong, Ashely Cole, Maria Delisi Ward 5 Crystal Stout, Feliz and Anna Ford, Gary Cozier. Jessica McClean 6 Emma Habeck,

BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE / Richards Parking Lot

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We are looking for fantastic photos of Greenwich and Greenwich people to feature every month on our new back page. If you would like a chance to be published in Greenwich magazine and win $100 here’s what you should know:

• Photos can be whimsical, historical, serene, funny or beautiful but they all must be taken in Greenwich.

• Photos must be submitted digitally to photos@mofflymedia.com and be 300 dpi and 7 inches high or larger.

• We will need:

1 Photographer’s name, address, phone number and e-mail

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3 Location of the photograph

4 Inspiration behind the photograph

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Giddy Up R

ollin’ on the River, Rio Grande Style was the theme of the evening for the annual River House Summer fundraiser. Guests came decked in their finest country attire and line danced the night away, with a little help from the bourbon tasting bar. Cochairs Leah Marmon and JoAnn McCarthy sure know how to throw a hoedown. theriverhouse.org »

1 The Rio Grande cochairs and committee 2 Laurie Pensiero, Christina Crain, Michele Thomas, Briana Faughnan, Jen Miller, Mimi Santry, Genie Ricci 3 Kat Burgweger, Jeff McCarthy (cactus), Marilyn and Stuart Adelberg 4 Lauren and Danielle DeLaurentis, Lorraine Kelly, Laura Pochintesta

5 Guests giving country dancing a whirl 6 Richard on the banjo 7 Martin and Donna Spellman 8 Tina Lindstedt, JoAnn Messina 8 Yellowstone vibes 10 Caralyn and Doug Stevens, Karen Royce 11 Lane Marmon, Alex Thomas 12 Katy Cosby, JoAnn McCarthy 13 Joe Delmastro, Lauren Stoerger, Diane Saul, Marc Kosak

RIVER HOUSE ADULT DAY CENTER / Greenwich

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A Decade of Flawlessness

Dr. Kim Nichols and her stunning team decked in chic silver ensembles, recently celebrated a decade of making Greenwich even more beautiful. DJ April Larkin was spinning beats, Chef Jerwin Tantongco displayed a gorgeous grazing table, the bubbly was flowing and guests received treatments. Here’s to another ten years! kimnicholsmd.com. G

1 Dr. Nichols with her team 2 Cris Bomara, Chris Cabanillas

3 April Larken, Stephanie Dunn Ashleym Dr. Kim Nichols, Alessandra Long 4 Madison Bradley, Andreah Bonhomme

5 Kristen Seredynski, Nicole Passini, Ashley Roque 6 Jessica Romanzi, Jessica Labbadia, Emily Russo 7 Kim and Nathan Nichols 8 Genevieve Joyce, Celia Stakler 9 Brooklyn and Holly Bradley 10 A chic little hang spot 11 Guests enjoying a few treatments 12 Diane Nichols, Matt Curtis, Jeannie Scribner, Evan Baumann, Rachel Lee

NICHOLS MD OF GREENWICH / Greenwich

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The mission of Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. To promote these goals, we invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved.

The mission of Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. To promote these goals, we invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved.

Our Mission

Our Mission

The mission of Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure.

The mission of Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure.

Our Mission

The mission of Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure.

The mission of Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure.

The mission of Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. To promote these goals, we invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved.

Our Mission

The mission of Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure.

To promote these goals, we invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved.

To promote these goals, we invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved.

To learn more visit breastcanceralliance.org

To promote these goals, we invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved.

To promote these goals, we invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved.

To promote these goals, we invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved.

To learn more visit breastcanceralliance.org

To learn more visit breastcanceralliance.org

To learn more visit breastcanceralliance.org

To learn more visit breastcanceralliance.org

Breast Cancer Alliance

To learn more visit breastcanceralliance.org

To learn more visit breastcanceralliance.org

Breast Cancer Alliance

The mission of Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. To promote these goals, we invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved.

Breast Cancer Alliance

48 Maple Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 info@breastcanceralliance.org

To learn more visit breastcanceralliance.org

Breast Cancer Alliance

Breast Cancer Alliance

48 Maple Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830

48 Maple Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 info@breastcanceralliance.org

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48 Maple Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 info@breastcanceralliance.org

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Yonni Wattenmaker Executive Director

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48 Maple Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 info@breastcanceralliance.org

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TrevOr stephens' unstoppable DR VE

Born with a rare birth defect that led to the amputation of his lower leg at the age of four, this champion adaptive golfer has a lot to say about resilience and strength

“His upper-b dy strength is insane,”

says Juliana Stephens, speaking warmly of a husband blessed with extraordinary talents.

Last summer, Trevor Stephens put his golf talent on display in some tough competitions. But this was all made possible by a lifetime of resolve, having had his right leg amputated below the knee at age four.

From earliest days he lived a life that required strength—in the arms and in the mind.

He’s a sunny character, and he freely admits to childhood crying jags over his fate and hearing strange whispers around the town swimming pool. How did he develop into such a man of hearty good cheer after all that? He credits his obsessive reading of selfhelp authors, ranging from Tony Robbins to Buddha. And now he is going to submit that sunny disposition to the dark frenzies of competitive golf.

The business of swinging a club was perfected by our ancestors, oh, 300,000 years ago, give or take. But the act rises to new levels of power, glory and humiliation in the golf swing. In the hands of the game’s

obsessives, swing theory becomes a collision of psychology, anatomy lessons and depthless alchemy. Then along comes Trevor, all smiles, as he belts the ball more than 300 yards.

“His clubhead speed is comparable to a PGA Tour player,” says Juliana. Trevor’s handicap hovers around 1. Which is to say, keep your gambling money stashed in your slacks.

How does he do it? As we take seats at Coffee For Good on Maple Avenue, it can be seen that he’s a few inches over six feet tall with big shoulders, long arms and the wingspan of a condor. Although he makes his living as a Realtor for Compass, he has a tanned and athletic look owing to the summer golf trips as he prepared for the Adaptive Open in Pinehurst, North Carolina. It is a full USGA event with television and the works. “I hope I can do better than nineteenth this year,” he says grinning. [Note: He would go on to tie for thirty-fifth place with rounds of 79-79-84.]

In case you hadn’t heard the word “adaptive” before, he explains: “Before, it was just disability or disabled. But they’ve

gone away from that and focused on the word adaptive. That’s technically what it is: You’re an adaptive athlete; you have a prosthetic or a wheelchair, something that’s adaptive for you to compete. It’s been nice. I have found that there are different communities within the adaptive world that you can go into and meet some great people. It’s been awesome.”

Adaptive differs significantly from the transplant games that have expanded to world-level competitions. One of its shining stars was Erik Compton, who rose to PGA Tour heights even after undergoing two heart transplants. Another Tour star, Danbury native Ken Green, who lost his right leg in a tragic RV accident, plays in the Adaptive Open.

At a recent photo shoot for Golf Digest, Stephens met Brandon Canesi, heralded as the “No. 1 no-handed golfer in the country.”

“Tremendous guy,” he says, speaking rapidly and with heart. “So positive. He’s created these customized golf clubs that are about fifty-five inches long and lock into his shoulder. He hits it 230, 240 down the middle. Every time.” »

Six-year-old Trevor showing off his indominable spirit

“People are resilient.

Once you get over the fears,the uncertainties, you realize you’ll overcome it.” Pause. “You just have to work your way through it.”

“I couldn’t have asked for a better support system than my family and friends that I’ve had all my life.”

Three-year-old Trevor in St. Barths with mom, Nancy and brother, Graham

(below) Twenty years later—another St. Bath's vacation with his mom, dad and brother

Trevor learning to ride a bike at five years old with his parents by his side

“People are resilient. Once you get over the fears, the uncertainties, you realize you’ll overcome it.” Pause. “You just have to work your way through it.”

BECOMING TREVOR

It is entirely fitting that the hot java from Coffee For Good is served up by people transcending a disability. Tending to his cup, he explains: “I was born with proximal femoral focal deficiency, which is essentially a birth defect that hits maybe one in 300,000. There are different iterations of it, but the short of it is that your femur isn’t fully developed. When I was two, I had surgery; and when I was four, I had the amputation.” It took away his lower right leg from the kneecap down.

“The surgeon who performed the operation, Hal Dick, is no longer alive. My parents told me he loved the children but hated the parents. The parents are all, ‘Oh my poor child!’ And he was like, ‘The kid’s gonna be fine! They’re resilient, they adapt quickly, everything is gonna be OK. You guys need to get it through your heads that they’ll be OK.’

“There were definitely periods early on where I thought, Why me? Crying at night, and my parents are wonderful. I couldn’t have asked for a better support system than my family and friends that I’ve had all my life.”

His folks emigrated from the Bronx and Queens. Dad Jeffrey runs his own law practice and writes spy thrillers on the side. “Mom [Nancy] was a teacher for thirty-five years, now retired. She’s just your classic ‘kids can do no harm’ type of mom. Their dynamic was very important for setting the mindset for me and my brother.”

Their house in Glenville was “nothing crazy.” He attended Greenwich public schools. Kids liked hanging out at his house.

“Growing up, I tried to play every sport I could. I wasn’t winning a race or a marathon. I wasn’t going to be the next Messier or Pele, but I skied, golfed, played tennis, baseball, basketball. Never played team football. “I did the best I could. I stuck with it and found things that worked.”

By middle school he realized that baseball

and basketball weren’t the “trajectory” for him. His teen years gave full witness to Tiger Woods’ most astonishing triumphs, and he could not help but be affected. Golf and skiing became his focus.

But how was this possible? In addition to the evolution of his spirit, there came the evolution in limb technology.

“There are some things you have to figure out, the technology of the prosthetics, the legs. The foot and the ankle are the main pieces, then the knee and the socket. The knee houses a lot of technology. Back in the day it was essentially like a screen door, a hydraulic swing. You had to keep to a certain pace. If you moved faster and it didn’t keep pace, you could stumble.”

The earlier arrangement was essentially a socket, a hydraulic knee and the foot. The large cotton sock that went on his leg was a dubious way to wick up an athlete’s sweat. There were times when the irritation would require twenty-four hour or longer healing time.

“At Greenwich High I was on the golf team, and carrying your bag in heavy cotton pants and the sock, it was a disaster!” Today, he adds, troubles are almost nil.

“Now, they’re computerized. It calculates the pace I’m walking, and it can adjust accordingly. The technology is amazing.”

The prosthetist who creates his legs, and who he has worked with most of his life, is Dr. Glenn Hutnick of the Eschen Labs in Manhattan.

This morning, Stephens wears a pair of blue jeans like any other guy. You’d never notice the prosthetic leg cover under the cuff. Then he taps his knee. “It’s a full-blown computer!” he says. “It has—not a gyroscope, but it can sense where you are. If it feels that I’m stumbling, the knee will lock to give me support.”

Walking eighteen holes is still a big challenge, but he can do it. Everyone in the Adaptive Games gets the use of a cart.

Now thirty-eight, he has gotten this far largely without instructors, although the famed Michael Breed, now based in West Nyack, New York, recently gave a couple of valuable lessons. Stephens never felt that he could model his swing after any other player’s. Unable to push off from his right leg, as most

“There are some things you have to figure out, the technology of the prosthetics, the legs. The foot and the ankle are the main pieces, then the knee and the socket. The knee houses a lot of technology.”

“But I like hard golf. I don’t like it easy. I like when you have to hit hard shots and visualize it.”

below: Trevor with his dad and caddie, Jeff Stephens, playing the 2023 US Adaptive Open at Pinehearst

right-handed players do, he developed what he calls a “hands release” swing, creating a low, penetrating fade, where the ball starts left and moves to the right. “My drives on average are 300. I’ll probably get one or two a round that are 320.” (Note to uninitiated: These are those distances that will definitely make gamblers in the group stash their cash.)

As he relates these stories with such an engaging, uptempo manner, one might wonder how he ever had doubts. What helped banish them was his resolute, self-help campaign.

“Early on it was a lot of Tony Robbins’ philosophy. Everybody’s got something going on, and you just have to figure out what it is. I’ve also put in a ton of work. I’ve read a gazillion books on outlook, on the approach to things, on philosophy, on interactions, on ‘Think and Grow Rich.’ If you saw a selection of my book collection, you’d wonder. My wife is sick of it. But it gets to a place where it becomes autopilot. You rewire whatever it takes.

“Books are massively impactful, but you just have to get up and do things. You have to say, ‘OK, I’m in a bad mood? That’s not going to stop me from having this happen.’

“What really impressed me was the Buddhist philosophies. A phrase that always stuck with me was, ‘If it’s rainy and miserable out, you’re just seeing to the level of the clouds. There’s always sun above it.’ ”

He sighs. “That was always a poignant visual for me. Even if you’re going through something really tough, there’s always something above. You just have to get through it. You have to compartmentalize, you have to piece things and do it one by one, one step at a time.”

He pauses for emphasis. “One more step. I think that’s like a Navy Seals thing: One more step. Keep things going. Don’t worry about wild and crazy, just keep it going.

“Early on,” he cautions, “there were struggles. I didn’t really get bullied or made fun of. Sometimes somebody would say something.

Curious kids who’d ask questions. Or kids are gesturing. It makes you a little self-conscious. But you get over it. You have to.

“I’m a big believer in the silver lining, the positive approach to every situation. And being able to tap into that. It’s extremely important, it’s a strong suit of mine. It’s gotten me through challenging times, be it the leg or just life in general.”

AND THE GAME CONTINUES

When it came time for college he wanted to see something outside his Northeast comforts and chose Rollins, near Orlando. He was not able to get on its very strong golf team. His major? Psychology. “Shock!” he says with a laugh. “It was more on the personal side than the clinical side. What gets people to tick?”

When it is suggested that this would be a useful tool in either golf or realty, he frowns. “Unfortunately, I’ve got to use a little bit more of it on the golf course.”

Living in Manhattan after graduation, his first career was in hospitality. “I used to run restaurants. I just naturally like people. I like the changing dynamic of day-to-day, and helping people out. And that’s carried over

to realty. I like helping people find a home. Knowing that people trust me and I can counsel them through it, I love it.”

He does residential work, condos, co-ops and townhouses in Manhattan.

When he was first dating Juliana, who was then working in beauty public relations, they lived downtown on Third Avenue. Then came marriage and about three years ago, along came baby Henry. Covid had come along, too, and, spooked by the emptiness of the city, they migrated to Greenwich. A year ago, daughter Lilly was born in Stamford Hospital.

Being out here would certainly make the golf choices easier, although he does not belong to any club. “I’m like a nomad. Wherever someone says, ‘Hey, you wanna play?’ I would like to join somewhere, someday. But TBD on that.

“I usually have three-ish golf trips during the summer. You’re catching me in the middle of that now. I try not to golf on weekends: That’s family time.

“But I like hard golf. I don’t like it easy. I like when you have to hit hard shots and visualize it.” His idea of fun is Shinnecock, the Hamptons club and notorious U.S. Open site that has driven men to drink. “The flow of that course is perfect,” he beams.

“The thing about golf is either the camaraderie you can have or the solitude. You can be with people you like, but it’s also a mental game. I never get tired of it, even the mental steps when you’re trying to figure out those little details. I’ve always been a big hitter, but then you hit it thirty yards in the rough, so that’s not always the best play.

“In the Adaptive Open last year I tried to overpower the course. The par fives are short for me, but they’re all dogleg lefts, and I can’t hit the ball right to left. It was a mess. And after three days of culmulative scoring it adds up.”

He adopts a sheepish grin, but it’s still robust as hell. “So, I’ve been thinking a lot about that lately.” G

above: Trevor with his wife Julianna, daughter Lily and son Henry

MEET THE MEET THE

TASTE T A S T E

by mary kate hogan

photography by andrea carson

Julia Child was known for her assessment: “People who love to eat are always the best people.” We couldn’t agree more. For our annual food roundup, we decided to dig in— not just to the tastiest meals but to the creative minds behind them. The pros who make their living around food often endure crazy hours with no weekends off and plenty of risk-taking. Their jobs make other fields look like a cakewalk. What drives them? What do they love about the work?

We talked to local food personalities in different roles: a chef, a restaurateur, a bakery owner, a cookbook author and heir to one of the oldest fine-dining establishments in the country, plus entrepreneurs who recently brought new products to market. These culinary stars dished about the challenges and joys of putting their personal best on the plate, plus tips for what to order and where to eat. Their inspiring stories remind us that the beauty of good food lies not only in the taste but in the way it brings people together. »

WE SIT DOWN WITH SOME BIG PERSONALITIES WHOSE PLATES ARE LITERALLY, AND FIGURATIVELY, VERY FULL

Delmonico's Seafood Tower

Raphaël’s eclairs

DOLMENICO'S SEAFOOD TOWER BY JENNIFER ARCE, FROM THE DELMONICO WAY

LET ’ S CELEBRATE LET ’ S CELEBRATE

K DONG KNOWS HOW TO CREATE A HOTSPOT WITH THREE SIMPLE INGREDIENTS— AUTHENTICITY , CREATIVITY AND HOSPITALITY

K with business partner Chef Steven Chen and Executive

Chef Tin Huynh in Moli's private dining room

people greet each other not by asking “how are you?” but instead, “have you eaten?” This speaks to the significance of food in Chinese culture, says K Dong, the restaurateur who recently opened Moli, his third successful concept on Greenwich Avenue (joining Miku and Hinoki). For K, who grew up in a Southern province of China near Shanghai until the age of twelve when he and his family moved to the U.S., Moli is the realization of a longtime vision: to serve authentic, creative Chinese cuisine in an exceptional space. “Food and hospitality play a big part in our culture,” he says. “This is where we truly express ourselves, where you go out and have fun. We’re creating good memories for people.”

For Moli, K has partnered with Chef Steven Chen to deliver dishes that balance Eastern and Western preferences with authentic flavors from

different regions of China. Expect sizzling Peking duck carved tableside, salt and pepper calamari, coconut-braised short ribs, black pepper ribeye steak, lobster tempura, baby bok choy in miso butter, grilled maitake and other select dishes that made the cut after the team tasted more than 200.

In the front of house, there is a separate speakeasy style bar, Bar Moli, with an elevated cocktail program and collection of rare Japanese whiskeys that cannot be found anywhere else in our area. As delicious as the food and drink are, the location and the 1940s inspired décor—all designed personally by K and Steven—are equally key to what makes Moli special.

“I’m very old-school. I like classic things, vintage stuff. This has always been in my mind. Someday this is going to happen,” K says. “When I came into this building, I said, ‘This is it!’ ” The historic building, with double-height ceilings, dates to 1915,

ABOVE: Singapore Slaw with tomato, cucumber, jicama, watermelon radish and crispy taro with plum vinaigrette BELOW: The MŌLÌ MŌLÌ with lemongrass infused gin, shochu, coconut, pandan and ginger

“Food and hospitality play a big part in our culture... We’re creating good memories for people.”

when it was constructed for a bank. It has since housed other restaurants, including Dome and Gaia. Working around the existing color palette and the archways— historic details that must be preserved— the design evokes Shanghai in the 1940s, inspired by K’s favorite film, In The Mood for Love. The rich décor with velvet drapes, brocade fabrics, a giant crystal chandelier (2,000 pieces assembled by hand) and antique Chinese ceramics recall colonial Hong Kong, a blending of Western and Eastern cultures.

“It needs to be a theater,” says K, who took out the glass from the upper level and brought in wrought-iron so it’s more like a balcony, connecting the energy from downstairs to upstairs, where there’s also a private dining space. “Everything here is about memories and classical details.” Moli means jasmine in Chinese, and the restaurant is filled with the beautiful flowers.

Being able to host celebratory

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ABOVE: Red Lantern with Mezcal, tequila, prickly pear, lime, mole

BELOW: Executive Chef Tin Huynh

moments is what motivates K and his team. “This is a hard business for sure. You don’t have your weekends and holidays, and you work eight days a week,” he says, “But it has become my passion, because we’re creating moments, connecting people.” He thinks even the most exceptional meal will live on in someone’s mind not because of the food but because of the people.

For K, memories of celebrations revolve around his grandparents’ home, where his mom’s extended family would gather, forty or fifty people at round tables in the garden, to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a family feast that would go on for a week. “No matter where you lived, you would go back home and then spend seven days together, cooking every day,” he recalls. Times have changed, he says, and people in the modern world are less connected.

But he adds, “The connection never goes away.” He teaches his team the importance of the guests’ experience.

“What keeps me going is this passion and that’s what keeps my team going. I want them to know they are creating something incredible,” he says. “You’re not here just serving food. You’re here creating memories and moments in someone else’s life.” » MOLI

THIS PAGE: The stunning interior OPPOSITE PAGE: A feast presented on china that’s as

“I’m very old-school. I like classic things, vintage stuff. This has always been in my mind. Someday this is going to happen,” K says.

“When I came into this building, I said, 'this is it!' ”

ABOVE: K in his college days in Taiwan

RIGHT: K with his wife and relatives at a holiday family dinner

colorful as the flavors in each dish

TOP CHEF

CO-OWNER OF ORIENTA, ADRIEN BLECH ’ S CULINARY STAR JUST CONTINUES TO RISE

screaming chefs, mega egos, imposter syndrome, celeb clients, secret restaurants, kitchen fires—Chef Adrien Blech of Orienta, who recently won on TV’s Beat Bobby Flay, has lived through it all with enough stories about the wild times and teaching moments to fill a follow-up season of The Bear and then some. Though he’s part of the Blech family, co-owners of Le Penguin and Le Fat Poodle, and grew up with his father opening Le Bilboquet and Le Coloniel among others, he is clearly a guy with his own vision.

Right after graduating from Rye Neck High School as an all-state football player, he says “a decision had to be made whether I wanted to continue my poor scholastic career or get into what my father did. As an eighteen-year-old, it seemed like a fun job. You’re out late at night with your co-workers—it’s a scene,” he recalls. “I thought, I’m going to learn to be a chef, but I want to go my own way.” He got in on the ground floor at l’escale, checking in deliveries and working on the salad station.

One night at a dinner with his parents he met the executive chef of the Ritz Carlton in the Cayman Islands, who said, ‘We’re opening a resort, do you want a job?” Two weeks later he was toting a duffle bag in the Caribbean. “He could place the cooks wherever he wanted, at the beach bar or the contemporary

restaurant, but he put me in fine dining, Eric Ripert’s restaurant. I pretended I knew what I was doing. It was my jumping-off point.” He helped to open Blue, which later won Best Restaurant in the Caribbean and five diamonds.

A few years later Adrien moved back to New York to work at L’Bernadin, a grueling schedule and tough commute from the far reaches of Brooklyn,

requiring him to work from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. to pull it off. He describes Ripert as a “Buddhist, gentle, loving guy” but the chef de cuisine at the time as “over the top, saying terrible things.” Adrien still hasn’t forgotten what he “messed up”: a shallot that wasn’t cut perfectly for a dish for the French President. He was twenty at the time.

After a short stint at a Vegas restaurant, he headed to LA and worked at a farmto-table in Venice with a secret garden in back, a place with no sign that attracted incognito A-listers. The gig was great

Chef Adrien on Beat Bobby Flay with celeb judge Scott Conant in the first round. He went on to win the competition.

BELOW: Dressed ready to hit the kitchen, Adrien with his Uncle Manuel and father, Antoine

Young Chef Adrien learning Tarte Tatin from his dad; Putting his skills to work; Adrien at Blue by Eric Ripert at Ritz Carlton

until he got a call on his day off to learn the place was on fire. “Next thing you know, I’m running through the burning restaurant trying to save cases of wine.”

Adrien then landed a spot at a gastropub called The Yard in Santa Monica. He loved the work of getting to know the farmers at the market and lugging thousands of dollars of produce back to the restaurant. The head chef was often absent due to a drinking problem, so Adrien would be at the helm. “One day he bailed, and Jonathan Gould, LA Times food critic, walked in. The critic of LA.” Adrien’s cooking earned rave reviews. His next adventure was time in Paris at a Michelin-starred restaurant at Le Royal Monceau, but after two years he was called back to LA as sous chef at The Hart and The Hunter. Around the same time his dad, Antoine Blech, asked him back to Greenwich to help open Le Penguin.

While working on the launch, he was invited to take a high-profile position as executive chef at SoHo House in Los Angeles. “You had to be a super celebrity to get in the place,” he recalls. There, he cooked breakfast for Kanye West twice a week and Cher on a regular basis. “Zooey Deschanel wanted me to do her vegan restaurant, John Hamm was there all the time, every table was high-end artists, musicians, actors. It was a big deal,” he says.

He went from fifty-five covers a night at Le Penguin to 1,700 at SoHo House. The job lasted ten months. “Big paycheck, young kid [twenty-seven], big job, way over my head,” he summarizes. “I was underqualified, but it was fun; and I learned a lot.”

Back once again on the East Coast while waiting for Le Fat Poodle to open, he spent a summer working in Shelter Island where he met his wife, Kate. He would go on to be the chef at Le Fat Poodle and then for Terra when he decided he needed to face a problem that had been hindering his success and even led to him being fired at one job.

RIGHT: Adrien and his father in front of Orienta; Adrien running the kitchen at Le Fat Poodle

He wanted to quit drinking.

“Everything came to a screaming halt because of alcohol. I went to rehab and took a break,” he says. “I would have nothing if I hadn’t gotten sober. It’s important to the success of this story and my future stories. Everything I have in my life I owe to sobriety.”

That everything includes most important his personal life: his wife and baby daughter. Professionally he took time getting back into the restaurant business. “I waitered and learned how to bartend sober—I figured it out and got good at it,” he says, grinning. When the opportunity came to purchase the restaurant that’s now Orienta, it seemed the perfect spot, a place he could co-own with his parents next to the much-loved Le Penguin.

Orienta, which is a French restaurant highlighting Southeast Asian ingredients, was slated to open three days before “the world shut down because of Covid. We couldn’t hire anybody. They’re like, go home, lock your doors, never come out.” But even with this huge obstacle, the restaurant took off, thanks to contactless delivery. They could barely keep up with the demand, and in warmer weather, the patio was a draw and so were Chef Adrien’s renditions of French classics with an Asian twist. He takes dishes he learned to prepare at Le Bernadin, for instance, a mussels mariniere; and instead of garlic, shallots, white wine, butter and thyme, he’ll opt for ginger, shallots, sake, lemongrass, kefir lime and

Thai basil. “I take a classic French dish, swap ingredients and it’s super good.”

The experts agree, as he was able to beat Bobby Flay with his preparation of Vietnamese savory crepes. His high school football coaches watched the show and celebrated like he had won the Super Bowl. For a preliminary round, Adrien had to cook with escarole, an ingredient he had often picked up at the Santa Monica farmers market. One judge said of his dish that paired the

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greens with Calabrian chiles, Neuske bacon and honey, “This is the best dish we’ve ever had on this show.”

Next act? Chef Adrien is working hard on a new restaurant. The name, location and cuisine are under wraps for now, but he’s excited to share the new concept with greenwich readers very soon. »

ABOVE (left and right): Steamed halibut BELOW RIGHT: Lobster shooters

“I take a classic French dish, swap ingredients and it’s super good.”

LOBSTER SHOOTERS BY KYLE NORTON

MAX TUCCI COMES FROM RESTAURANT ROYALTY, AND NOW HE’S SHARING THEIR SECRETS

DINNER WITH STYLE DINNER WITH STYLE

we take for granted having our pick of all kinds of cuisines served in beautifully designed restaurants here in town. Max Tucci, grandson of the owners of Delmonico, the oldest fine-dining restaurant in New York City, remembers growing up in Greenwich when it wasn’t that way (think Chopping Block, Hunan Gourmet, Friendly’s and The Chili Station as mainstays).

“The scene wasn’t as glamorous as it is today,” he says, recalling the mid-’80s when his father opened a Greenwich location of Delmonico. “He was one of the founding fathers of this yellow brick road of fine dining in Greenwich.”

Max grew up as part of the Delmonico restaurant family, feasting on dishes such as Lobster Newburg and wedge salads (invented by his father), coercing the pastry chef into whipping up soufflés and Baked Alaskas for him and his sister, Nicoletta, and learning about hospitality from a man famous for saying, “All are welcome at my table.”

In Max’s recent book The Delmonico Way: Sublime Entertaining and Legendary Recipe From the Restaurant that Made New York, he celebrates the history of this venerable dining establishment while sharing recipes and tips in hopes of igniting a home entertaining renaissance.

“When you look through this kaleidoscope of what Greenwich has to offer, yes, there are restaurants to go out to, but the reason for the book is to bring that elegance home again—to invite your neighbors over, especially in Greenwich where people have such beautiful homes. Entertain and not just a cocktail party, do fabulous dinners and source things in Greenwich,” Max advises, from a local butcher or a seafood shop like Bonton or The Lobster Bin.

Max’s interest in excellent food and hospitality is rooted in family. His grandfather Oscar had admired the Delmonico building and bought it in 1925, wanting to be a part of its legacy (the original Delmonico having opened in 1827). Though Delmonico was known for serving fine French fare, the Tucci family introduced some Italian to the menu, bringing in truffles, prosciutto, wild boar, bisteca Florentina. As an anchor on Wall Street, the restaurant located in the Financial District became the go-to place for power lunches and attracted all kinds of celebrities and dignitaries: Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Lena Horne, Rock Hudson, President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, The Duke and Duchess of Windsor all ate there. »

“He took a leap of faith by introducing fine dining to Greenwich. Greenwich already had all of these gentlemen who were prominent on Wall Street, had their homes here. He knew he had his clientele.”

ABOVE: Max at six already working at the restaurant MIDDLE: A sketch of the Greenwich restaurant BELOW: Mario at the family villa in Italy RIGHT: 1953 menu cover depicting the iconic New York City building

In the 1980s, when there was an increase in crime in downtown New York and people were spending less time there, Max’s father saw an opportunity to bring Delmonico to Greenwich, which he viewed as the new Uptown. “He took a leap of faith by introducing fine dining to Greenwich,” says Max. “Greenwich already had all of these gentlemen who were prominent on Wall Street, had their homes here. He knew he had his clientele.”

His father opened Delmonico at 55 Arch Street (formerly Cinque en Cinque), and pulled out all the stops with the firstfloor fine dining room swathed in silk tablecloths, a gallery of collectible art, Christofle silverware—even the ashtrays were Lalique—and a more casual Grill Room decked in an equestrian theme.

“Greenwich Del became my playground. I grew up in the kitchen there,” Max says. “My sister and I had a very short-lived moment of doing coat check. I remember tossing some expensive furs on the floor and making a fort until my mother found us and said, ‘You’re never doing that again.’ ” His father enjoyed success for several years, figuring out every way to cater to clients. He purchased a fleet of Cadillacs

RIGHT: Delmonico's steak with Bordelaise sauce

"We don’t care how you get here, but we do care how you get home.”

ABOVE: Max's grandfather, Oscar LEFT: Gina, Mario, Nicoletta and Max with the Delmonico limousine.

RIGHT: Wedge salad with figs

BELOW: At a recent birthday celebration for Ashley Longshore: Standing: Ron Dodd, Dolly Fox, Ashley Longshore, John Michael Smith Jr. Seated: Harol Baez, Keith Backer, Max

from Jack Grassi, and he would have drivers take clients to New York and back or home from the bar in Greenwich, if needed. “He was doing Uber before Uber,” Max says. “There’s a great illustration my father did that said, ‘We don’t care how you get here, but we do care how you get home.’ ”

This chic spot was short-lived. Tragically, Max’s father had a stroke and passed away in 1987, and the restaurant closed. In The Delmonico Way, Max shares with readers the rich history of the restaurants (New York and Greenwich) and classic cocktails and recipes for people to recreate. Notably, Delmonico New York has been renovated to restore its old glory and is poised to reopen; Max is on the team. Yes, Lobster Newburg and Baked Alaska will be on the menu. »

RECIPE TO TRY CHERRIES JUBILEE

It was actress Marlene Dietrich’s favorite. “It’s so simple that anybody can do it. Because it has the flambé aspect, it’s theatrical. It’s so versatile you can put it on anything— ice cream or cheesecake, a topping for desserts—but it’s also a dessert in itself. It’s literally cherries, sugar, lemon and vanilla seeds. Imagine a server coming to the table wearing his bow tie and pressed white shirt, and he’s flambéing these cherries in a copper pan. That’s what food is: Art that hits all the senses.”

RESTAURANT PICKS

NEW YORK FAVORITES

• Polo Bar “Nelly, the director of hospitality, understands ‘all are welcome at the table.’ It’s about the whole experience, how are you treated.”

• La Goulue

• Donohue’s “A 1950s hole in the wall” for the best pork chops”

• Bella Blue for lobster pasta

• Papas for Greek

• Sei Less Chinese “It's got quite the vibe, hip-hop with Chinese food.”

NEARBY FAVORITES

• “Chef Adrien at Orienta created his version of Lobster Newburg that I love. Black Forest Bakery is so good. And Pasta Vera on the Avenue.”

• Cenadou Bistro in North Salem

• The Farmer & The Fish in Purdys

• Baldanza at The Schoolhouse in Wilton

• Emilio Ristorante in Harrison

• Walter’s Hot Dogs in White Plains and Mamroneck

• Luc’s in Ridgefield

• Chin’s Table in New Canaan

RIGHT: Max having a little fun at Delmonico Farm in North Salem

BELOW: Halayne McNorton, Red Buttons, Eva Gabor, and Richard Brown in the Palm Room in 1959

PARTY PHOTOS BY ANDREW WERNER ; FLORIST: ELAN FLOWERS; FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER ARCE, FROM THE DELMONICO WAY

THE DEQUEKEY FAMILY IS BAKING UP A STORM —AND WE’RE SAVORING EVERY BITE

THE SWEET SPOT

THE SWEET SPOT

Charlotte and Raphaël Dequekey, owners of Raphaël’s Bakery, met nearly thirty years ago, a certain (sweet) gesture would forecast their future.

“I have a real sweet tooth,” admits Charlotte, who works behind the counter while her husband is rolling out dough. Charlotte, who is the grand-niece of Givenchy and an ultramarathoner with ten 100-milers under her belt, got to know Raphaël when they were both working in Paris for acclaimed chef Alain Ducasse. She was handling PR for Ducasse, and Raphaël was honing his baking skills under the tutelage of a master. They started talking in the break room, and soon Raphaël was bringing Charlotte special pastries and treats to enjoy with her coffee.

“This is how we got together. I thought, he smells like sugar, he makes great desserts. He’s hardworking, nice. I think I found the one,” she says with a laugh about her husband, a third-generation pastry chef who grew up helping his father at the family’s bakery in Brittany.

After getting married and moving to the States, Raphaël secured a job as a

CHARLOTTE ’ S FAVORITES :

“When I come home at the end of the day, nothing’s better than a good baguette with butter and cheese. I genuinely love good bread and good butter. I love our baguettes, chouqquettes and Raph’s white chocolate mousse cake is my favorite.”

Freshly baked chouquettes for the whole family: Bastian, Kelian, Raphaël, Charlotte, Héléne and Titouan

Even simple iced coffee is taken to the next level—served in adorable cups and topped with a chouqguette

pastry chef at Valbella, and the couple went on to raise their three sons in Greenwich.

Raphaël had dreamed of having his own place—carrying on the tradition of his father and grandfather—and the plans came to fruition when they opened the bakery in 2020. Their ribbon-cutting was done with the team wearing masks, and the pandemic timing meant that all their sons were home and wound up helping out. It began as a temporary arrangement, but today Kelian, twenty-five, Bastian, twenty-four and Titouan, twenty-two all work at Raph’s.

In the early days of the bakery, some customers enjoyed their croissants and chouquettes delivered by UberEats due to social distancing, but once they visited and inhaled the aroma of the coffee, pastries, cakes, chocolates and fresh bread inside the bakery, most prefer to shop and savor the experience in person. Charlotte’s mom, Héléne, is also involved in the business, making sandwiches to her own exacting standards that inspire a following.

There’s often a line out the door with customers craving her combinations such a turkey, comte and avocado and

TOP LEFT: Raphaël's mom Jacotte, in front of the family bakery BOTTOM LEFT: Charlotte's first time meeting Raphaël's family—of course, he baked a cake for the occasion ABOVE: A clip from the local paper of Raphaël and his brother Gerry admiring a cake their dad made

saucisson, beurre and cornichons, all served on baguettes right from the oven. Charlotte says smiling, “She takes her time and says ‘If they’re in a rush, they can go to McDonald’s.’” Not only are they willing to wait, but many of the regulars who travel frequently plan ahead and bring Grandma’s sandwiches with them for plane trips.

As you might expect, there are many French customers in the shop—one stops to chat with Charlotte in her native tongue during our interview—and people travel from upstate, Westchester and New Jersey.

Like their international customer base, the Dequekeys enjoy traveling themselves. For Charlotte, many trips are geared around major runs. She has completed the Western States 100 through the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the prestigious Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc, which winds through the Alps following the Mont Blanc hiking path through France, Switzerland and Italy with a total elevation gain of 32,940 feet, ending in Chamonix. How does she find the strength and motivation for such intense running while also helping to run a family-business that can require clocking in at 3 or 4 a.m.?

“It’s my crazy passion. It keeps me sane, mentally healthy and fit. It keeps me from going to the psychiatrist,”

The Dequekey boys: Kelian, Bastian and Titouan she says, laughing. She runs before work, after work, six days a week, often logging miles to raise money for charities. “While I’m running and in pain, I’ll think, there are some people who are fighting for their life right now. Tomorrow I’ll be fine. Never give myself an excuse.”

She approaches the demands of running and running a business with equal mental fortitude.

“I get into a mindset—I got this, I’m going to finish no matter what it takes. It’s the life of running a business. Some days everything goes very smooth, and other days it’s challenging,” Charlotte reflects. “Running involves a lot of problem solving, and it’s the same with a business. We are doing this as a family. We are so close together that if we have a problem, we have to address it immediately.”

The next challenge for the family? They’re looking to open a second location. Following Charlotte’s running mantra, they’re sure to find success: “Don’t let your mind limit what you can do. Set your mind to it, engineer the steps and do it.” »

“Running involves a lot of problem solving, and it’s the same with a business. We are doing this as a family. We are so close together that if we have a problem, we have to address it immediately.”

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SMART COOKIES

SMART COOKIES

LAUREN BERGER AND MARLA FELTON ARE KEEPING IT REAL

game, when someone says “cookie,” the next thing that comes to mind probably isn’t “healthy.” But the Greenwich-based founders of REAL, a line of award-winning snacks, have made it their mission to change that. Entrepreneurs Lauren Berger and Marla Felton, who are best friends and raised their kids in town, each have family members with autoimmune diseases who need to eat an anti-inflammatory diet. And they developed their REAL cookies to meet that need.

“We were always getting together with our families and we would bring out food. We had signs for different desserts—the gluten-free, dairy-free and grain-free. We wanted to make something that tasted good that we could all share together,” says Marla, a former attorney, describing the origins of their business.

Lauren had worked in new product marketing for Godiva and also run a small cookie company, so she decided to build on her background to bake something the families—and a wider market— could enjoy. “Both our families are focused on the fact that no matter what health challenges you have, food is medicine. You are what you eat. Good food is good for everybody,” says Marla, who recalls how her husband challenged the friends to come up with something that would be nutritious and tasty.

So, Lauren and Marla baked and baked, tested and tested, and shared their cookies with a small taste-testing team of about twenty-five friends and family members, different ages and taste palates, some who had food sensitivities and some who didn’t. They kept working on new recipes to get feedback from everyone. “Once we had a unanimous ‘these are great!’ that’s when we knew we were ready to go to market,” Lauren says.

The critics agree with the test-panel’s assessment. After less than two years of sales, the plant-based cookies have already been awarded Best Grain-Free Cookie in Good Housekeeping’s Healthy Snack Awards and Cookie of the Year by Prevention. Their brand has been picked up by Amazon, Fresh Direct, Festival Food, Albertsons, CVS and is in many airports. Locally, they are available

at Mike’s Organic and are in the mini bars at Delamar Hotels.

Exactly what makes REAL cookies healthier? The base is almond flour and coconut flour, a good mix and binder with plenty of protein. The cookies and cookie poppers are only sweetened with maple syrup, which has a lower glycemic index than sugar. There’s no gluten, eggs, dairy, corn or soy, and no sneaky substitutes or artificial sugars. Lauren and Marla’s sons both play college sports, and this is the only sweet they like. “They eat for fuel and find that they give them energy,” Marla says. The blueberry-lemon variety are almost like mini blueberry muffins and make a great on-the-go breakfast.

Part of the duo's mission is to educate people about nutrition. They began appearing on Great Day Connecticut to demonstrate plantbased recipes. They also partnered with Biolife, a company that makes dairy-free cheese and butter to come up with gluten-free dishes such as a cheese cake with a REAL cookie crumb crust. “We love talking about our passion for eating healthy and teaching kids,” says Lauren.

To that end, the ladies also created a program working with fifth graders in Greenwich Public Schools to teach them how to read nutrition labels and shop for quality ingredients. “It’s so interesting to watch a kid pick up a piece of fruit and see which country it came from,” Lauren says. “How did it get here from South America, California, Mexico. What needs to happen to make the fruit arrive and look beautiful?”

Barely two years into running REAL, Lauren and Marla are already working on new product flavors, which they can still test on family before bringing them to market. “Certain foods leave imprints on your memory,” says Marla. “Cookies are pretty much universal.” realcookiesco.com G

if you ask us!

Lauren and Marla doing site visits to REAL vendors in the Chicago area.

Lauren and Marla visit Bloomberg Businessweek to discuss forming their company at the height of the pandemic and the challenges of breaking into the crowded healthy snack market.

Lauren’s son, Ben Finkel, and Yale Football teammate Shamus Florio enjoy REAL Cookies after a game. Ben, his teammates and other college athletes played major roles as taste testers. A pretty sweet job,

Lauren and Marla at Julian Curtiss presenting their “REAL Food is Fuel” education program that teaches young people how to read nutrition labels and where food comes from.

Go For Pink with BCA throughout October!

Seize the Day

ANNUAL LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023

11AM – 2PM

PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR FASHION PARTNERS

AND

Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY and via Livestream

Welcome by Lara Spencer Co-Anchor, Good Morning America

Guest Speaker Simone Swink

Executive Producer, Good Morning America

Event Co-Chairs

Alexis Abernethy, Laura McNab Smith, Desiree Thayer and Claire Weil

Silent & Live Auction • Raffle

Models of Inspiration • Cocktail Reception

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For a calendar of our Greenwich events and national collaborations visit: breastcanceralliance.org/goforpink or scan here: Join BCA for a free community talk about breast cancer. Friday, October 6th at Greenwich Town Hall. 9am raising of the BCA flag, 9:30am medical experts share important information about breast cancer and breast health for both English and Spanish speaking attendees. RSVPs are required: info@breastcanceralliance.org, sponsored by Pfizer Oncology.

Sorokin Gallery

Perched at the top of Greenwich Avenue, the Sorokin Gallery features fine and decorative art as well as antique furniture curated by owner Carole Sorokin. Through Wednesday, October 11, works by master contemporary artist Dario Campanile will be on exhibit. Born in Rome in 1948, Campanile started on his artistic path as a young child with the gift of a small set of watercolors from an uncle, himself a painter. When Dario was bedridden at fourteen, his father gave him his first oil paints to cheer him up. He has since studied and shown his work all over the world. Salvador Dalí and the Dalai Lama are two of his most famous fans. 96 Greenwich Avenue. companilefineart.com, sorokingallery.com »

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ART & ANTIQUES

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. Tues.–Sun. aldrichart.org

AMY SIMON FINE ART, 1869 Post Rd. East, Westport, 259-1500. amysimonfineart.com

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org

CANFIN GALLERY, 39 Main St., Tarrytown, NY, 914-332-4554. canfingallery.com

CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS, Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah, NY, 914-232-1252. Caramoor is a destination for exceptional music, captivating programs, spectacular gardens and grounds, and it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. caramoor.org

CAVALIER GALLERIES, 405 Greenwich Ave., 869-3664. cavaliergalleries .com

CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY

PRINTMAKING, 299 West Ave., Norwalk, 899-7999. contemprints.org

CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. clayartcenter.org

DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. discoverymuseum.org

FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. fairfieldhistory.org

FLINN GALLERY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7947. flinngallery.com

GERTRUDE G. WHITE GALLERY, YWCA, 259 E. Putnam Ave., 869-6501. ywcagreenwich.org

GREENWICH ARTS COUNCIL, 299 Greenwich Ave., 862-6750. greenwichartscouncil.org

GREENWICH ART SOCIETY, 299 Greenwich Ave. 2nd Fl., 629-1533. A studio school that offers a visual arts education program for kids and adults. greenwichartsociety.org

GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 47 Strickland Rd., 869-6899. greenwichhistory.org

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org

KENISE BARNES FINE ART, 1947 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY, 914-834-8077. kbfa.com

LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM, 295 West Ave., Norwalk, 838-9799. lockwoodmathews mansion .com

LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION, 575 Pacific St., Stamford, 247-2027. loftartists.org

MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org

NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY, 914-251-6100. neuberger.org

PELHAM ART CENTER, 155 Fifth Ave., Pelham, NY, 914-738-2525 ext. 113. pelhamartcenter.org

ROWAYTON ARTS CENTER, 145 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 866-2744. rowaytonarts.org

SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY, 382 Greenwich Ave.,325-1924. samuelowen.org

Meltdown by Dario Campanile

CELEBRATING THE VIBRANT HISTORY OF GREENWICH SPORTS, ATHLETES AND COACHES WHO HAVE IMPACTED OUR PAST AND FUTURE

AWARD DINNER

HONORING

ALLAN HOUSTON

Olympic gold-medalist, NBA All-Star

Presented by 2021 Awardees Barbara and Ray Dalio

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023

BELLE HAVEN CLUB, GREENWICH, CT

SPORTS COACH AWARDS

HONORING EXTRAORDINARY SCHOLASTIC AND CLUB COACHES

Presented by Donna deVarona

Proceeds from this year’s event will help expand and enhance the Greenwich Historical Society’s exhibitions and education programs.

Greenwich Historical Society

Allan Houston will be honored for his enormous contributions to improving the lives of youth in Greenwich (and the country) at the Greenwich Historical Society’s annual History in the Making dinner on Thursday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Belle Haven Club. The event is dedicated to the vibrant history of Greenwich sports and the athletes and coaches who have impacted our past and will influence our future. Houston is a two-time NBA All-Star. He was a member of the 2000 Olympics gold-medal winning U.S. Men’s Basketball team and is currently V.P. of Player Leadership and Development of the New York Knicks. Jon Ledecky, co-owner of the New York Islanders, will host a fireside chat with Houston. Barbara and Ray Dalio, 2021 History in the Making honorees, will present the award. For more information and to purchase tickets visit greenwichhistory.org/history-in-the-making.

SILVERMINE GUILD ARTS CENTER, 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan, 966-9700. silvermineart.org

SANDRA MORGAN INTERIORS & ART PRIVÉ, 135 East Putnam Ave.,2nd floor, Greenwich, 629-8121. sandramorganinteriors.com

SOROKIN GALLERY, 96 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, 856-9048. sorokingallery.com

STAMFORD ART ASSOCIATION, 39 Franklin St., Stamford, 325-1139. stamfordartassociation.org

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org

TAYLOR-GRAHAM GALLERY VALLARINO FINE ART, 80 Greenwich Ave., 489-3163 taylorandgraham.com vallarinofineart.com

UCONN STAMFORD ART GALLERY, One University Pl., Stamford, 251-8400. artgallery.stamford.uconn.edu

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 226-7070. westportartscenter.org

YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART, 1080 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-2800. britishart.yale.edu

YALE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, 1111 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-0611. artgallery.yale.edu

CONCERTS, FILM & THEATER

ARENA AT HARBOR YARD, 600 Main St., Bridgeport, 345-2300. websterbankarena.com

AVON THEATRE FILM CENTER, 272 Bedford St., Stamford, 661-0321. avontheatre.org

CURTAIN CALL, The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, 329-8207. curtaincallinc.com

DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636. dtcab.com

LECTURES, TOURS & WORKSHOPS

FAIRFIELD THEATRE COMPANY, On StageOne, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, 259-1036. fairfieldtheatre.org

GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE, 6 Main St., East Haddam, 860-873-8668. goodspeed.org

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.org

JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY, 914-773-7663. burnsfilmcenter.org

LONG WHARF THEATRE, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven, 787-4282. longwharf.com

RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-9269. ridgefieldplayhouse.org

Have you heard the news? e Samuel Owen Gallery has moved—but not far. It’ s new home at 405 Greenwich Avenue is just across the street from the original location. We popped in and were mesmerized by this Christopher Schulz sculpture, Hammerhead. »

Allan Houston

RIDGEFIELD THEATER BARN, 37 Halpin Ln., Ridgefield, 431-9850. ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org

SHUBERT THEATER, 247 College St., New Haven, 800-228-6622. shubert.com

STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. stamfordcenterforthearts.org

WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. westportplayhouse.org

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. aldrichart.org

AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272. greenwich.audubon.org

AUX DÉLICES, 231 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540, ext. 108. auxdelicesfoods.com

BOWMAN OBSERVATORY PUBLIC NIGHT, NE of Milbank/ East Elm St. rotary on the grounds of Julian Curtiss School, 869-6786, ext. 338

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org

CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. clayartcenter.org

CONNECTICUT CERAMICS

STUDY CIRCLE, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. ctcsc.org

FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. fairfieldhistory.org

GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER, 130 Bible St., 869-9242. gecgreenwich.org

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.org

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, 26 Bedford Rd., Chappaqua, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org »

NOVEMBER 17 - NOVEMBER 19

Decorated Tree Silent Auction | Santa Visits Festive Food | Craft Workshops

Children’s Giving Shop | Cocktail Party Shopping Market... and more!

KIDS’ STUFF OCTOBER 2023

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-4519. aldrichart.org

AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272. greenwich.audubon.org

AUX DÉLICES, (cooking classes), 23 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540 ext. 108. auxdelicesfoods.com

BEARDSLEY ZOO, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, 394-6565. beardsleyzoo.org

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH, 4 Horseneck Lane, 869-3224. bgcg.org

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org

DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. discoverymuseum.org

DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636. dtcab.com

EARTHPLACE, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, 227-7253. earthplace.org

GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 39 Strickland St., 869-6899. hstg.org

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.org

IMAX THEATER AT MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org

MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org

NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, 966-9577. newcanaannature.org

RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, 438-5795. ridgefieldplayhouse.org

STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. palacestamford.org

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org

STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN, 303 West Ave., Mathews Park, Norwalk, 899-0606. steppingstonesmuseum.org

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 222-7070. westportartscenter.org

WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. westportplayhouse.org G

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FALLING FOR AUTUMN

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