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FEATURES 90 | Teen Titans

BY MALIA MCKINNON FRAME Meet ten extraordinary future leaders who strive to make their communities— and their world—a better place.

108 | Haute Help

BY MEGAN GAGNON Expert stylists weigh in on the glam and the business of getting red carpet ready.

116 | The Inn Crowd

BY JEANNE CRAIG Don’t go too far. We’ve got the scoop on the best rooms to book for a lovely little getaway at five charming local inns.

DEPARTMENTS 16 | EDITOR’S LETTER 23 | STATUS REPORT Buzz: The best local matcha; Converting to natural

gas; Van Go will schlep your kids; Noroton Yacht Club’s new look

Shop: Fall’s biggest trends are all business and eighties glam, pops of pink and leopard.

Go: Packing tips from the pros; Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Do: Cholesterol check; Mitchells at 60 Eat: Chef Prasad’s New Canaan reboot; The new “it” beer

52 | FINANCE FIX Master the basics of personal finance.

55 | PEOPLE & PLACES The Philip Johnson Glass House; New Canaan Nature Center; VOICES of September 11th; Laurel House; Winston Preparatory School

67 | VOWS Jessica Ann Koontz—Hunt Eastwick Barada Johanna Killbride—Alexander Volpi

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After creating and implementing thousands of weddings over the years, this July JoAnn Latorraca finally found herself in the role of Mother of the Groom, as her firstborn son, Steven, one of four boys, prepared for his walk down the aisle.

Started in 1977, JoAnn’s father, Giovanni, opened the first restaurant. From there JoAnn and her husband Sal began to use the same gift for great food in their recipes when creating memorable events. Now, almost 40 years later, the Latorraca family continues to elate their new and old clients at various business and family occasions at The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s. As recipients many times over for The Gold Coast Award, the Latorraca family has remained one of the area’s most beloved special events venues for 35 plus years.

JoAnn Latorraca, owner and VP of Events along with Sal, General Manager says, “The most unique challenge was being involved in the overall planning of my son and my new daughter-in law’s wedding.

I knew everyone had high expectations, but I treated this event like I was planning a memorable wedding for any of our special clients, and I imagined all the possibilities.”

For the new couple, the Latorracas envisioned an elegant black-tie affair complete with cocktails outside overlooking the Long Island Sound under a sailcloth tent, an intimate sit-down dinner for 200 and an after party that rocked even the oldest guests to dance the night away!

JoAnn explains, “When Meg and Steven came to us they expressed what they wanted, and we realized that the church and venue were the same that Sal and I had chosen 30 years ago for our wedding.

We giggled at the coincidence. After many conversations about their expectations, it was our task to create a day that would be forever be their own. It is truly the same way I enter every discussion with every new couple, it’s our jobs to make every couple’s personal dreams into a reality for one of the biggest days of their lives. And it’s always an honor for us to be a part of that dream making.

“What sets us apart is our personal touch. We are a family-run business that truly cares for each of our guests. Our entire lives are filled with the very best food, the utmost attention to detail, and our regard for service is an extension of us. We treat every guest as if he or she were family, whether it’s a bridal couple or a business executive.

Our loyal customers keep coming back because they know we take care of everything and they can be a guest(s) at their own party.”

One of The Gold Coast’s premier special events venues, with a waterfront backdrop and spaces from both intimate dinners to grand affairs of up to 750 guests, The Waters Edge is also a top-rated restaurant, where a team of highly skilled chefs create the finest cuisine in the state. When it comes time to host your next affair, put yourself in the hands of a team that will treat you like family.

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IN OCTOBER 2011, MY HUSBAND AND I

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decided to spend a Saturday “casually” looking at houses in the ’burbs. We were city people. We weren’t looking to move.

We were just looking.

I Googled “best schools in Connecticut” and New Canaan and Darien topped the list.

They seemed close enough to the city for my husband’s commute. And so, we went.

It was a perfect fall day during peak foliage season, which made the impeccably landscaped town of New Canaan look even more ideal. We looked at a couple of homes.

They were large, especially compared to our apartment in Manhattan.

And then it happened. We pulled into the driveway of the third house and fell in love.

The house was originally built in 1930, but had been completely renovated just a few years before. It was everything I could hope for in a dream home. Even our two-yearold daughter said “wow” when we walked through the door.

We moved in on February 14, 2012. Our son was born four months later. It was around that time I started to have some regrets about living here. Sure, our children would go to fabulous public schools, and yes, we had space, a backyard and a car (I’d missed driving more than anything). But I missed New York—friends, restaurants, takeout, my fast-paced job as a reporter, shopping that Barneys sale. I missed the city I had spent my entire life working so hard to live in. I couldn’t believe my husband had let my pregnancy brain make the decision to leave the city. Sigh.

It took some time—and amazing friends met through our daughter’s preschool—for us to fully embrace living here. What really tuned things around for me was the support from the community. We’ve met some of

the kindest people in this little town—a fellow dance mom who helped me get my daughter and her friend out of the car when I was struggling with my stubborn toddler.

There were the friends who welcomed us to their summer home in Nantucket. When our basement flooded, 30 “New Canaan Moms” on Facebook—most of whom I do not personally know—offered their support, from connecting me with the right cleanup crew to offering to lend me their shop vacs. These women literally talked me off the ledge.

In this issue, Malia McKinnon Frame profiles ten of the most extraordinary teens I’ve ever read about. And they’re all living right here: The magician who hasn’t lost sight of bettering his education; the video game designer for social good; the girl who will go to space; the one fighting for LGBT rights; the “hugger” at the Special Olympics.

These are people that I can only hope my own children will look up to.

There are so many reasons to love where we live. One of my favorite moments was bringing my daughter to Waveny Care Center last year to help serve dinner on Christmas Eve. I still look to those New Canaan Moms for good advice (they ALWAYS have it), and I enjoy driving my kids to their activities (that would never happen in Manhattan). But most importantly, I see what my children can become and the opportunities they will have if they work as hard as so many of the young people in our community do. I hope they grow up to be good people. And I know we’ve chosen the right place to raise them.

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“The antioxidants found in matcha are certainly beneficial when it comes to reducing your risk of disease,” said Amy Fischer, a Manhattan-based dietitian who

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promotes relaxation, so you don’t feel jittery after drinking a cup,” she explained.

Emily Watson, marketing director and health coach at Green & Tonic in New Canaan and Darien agrees.

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HOW TO DO IT INSTALLATION Hire your own contractor or work through Eversource. There’s a good list of references on eversource.com. Whichever way you go, download a cost-to-switch worksheet, which helps with the quote process.

COST If a gas line is being run along your street and in front of your home, there’s no charge to bring it to your house. If you’re down the street from where the line runs, there would be a cost. Ask Eversource for discount pricing on a range of standard and high-efficiency boilers, furnaces and water heaters. The Value-Price Program (VPP) packages include permits, labor

and removal of old equipment. Total costs range from about $1,200 for a water heater package to roughly $10,000 for a high-efficiency package.

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treet closures and detours have been daunting, but it’s all for a good cause. Eversource began laying gas lines in parts of New Canaan and Noroton Heights in April, causing those able to hook up to ask, “should we or shouldn’t we?”

While there is an initial investment to deal with, Mitch Gross, a company spokesman, thinks it’s a no-brainer. “In addition to being dramatically cleaner—30 percent less CO2 and 99 percent less sulfur than heating oil—natural gas is more convenient, requiring no deliveries and no annual system cleanings.”

To get started, visit eversource.com, type in your address and learn if you’re eligible to make the switch. If so, call 855-645-2427 and they’ll send you the forms you need. If not, hang tight— your street will most likely get a line by the close of the project in 2020.

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The stately, sunny new structure has brought changes to the traditionally high-level sailing club—some obvious, some more subtle—that its leaders hope will attract new members, satisfy existing families and serve it well for generations to come.

While members had gone through a renovation of their historic clubhouse in the nineties and talked about other improvements for years, the back-to-back impacts of Tropical Storm Irene and

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Superstorm Sandy pushed them to a decision point.

Irene, which hit in late August 2011, peeled away the club’s pier and damaged the patio, among other issues.

The club had barely recovered from that damage when Sandy rolled through in late October 2012 and took yet another significant toll on the property.

ASSESSING THE DAMAGE The amount of work needed to fortify the historic building against future storms seemed cost-prohibitive and the structure presented challenges, former Commodore Peggy Hersam said.

Most of the second floor was intended to be used as a sail loft, and, without air conditioning, was virtually unusable. The main function room was downstairs, where it was most prone to storm damage.

Off-season events were difficult; a cranky heating system had to be turned on hours in advance.

Taking a new tack, leaders undertook a study of members’ needs, from sailing and entertainment to kids’ programming and the clubhouse itself. The younger members were particularly vocal about wanting a bar and more social

events, Hersam said.

A new building came with other advantages, offering a chance to bring the building up to code and into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including adding an elevator. Slightly relocating it on the lot would put it in a more manageable coastal zone under new boundaries that had recently been established

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GETTING STARTED Architect Rob Lambert of Burgin Lambert in Newport, Rhode Island, brought the club’s vision to life, designing

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The 90-year-old Noroton Yacht Club gets a stellar new look

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a multifunction building that can be adjusted to meet its sporting and social needs.

The permitting and approval process took longer than club members initially expected. They faced pushback from some neighbors, in part over the club’s request to have a year-round liquor license in place of its former BYOB status. Ultimately the club prevailed, though the number of days it can serve alcohol in the off-season is capped, as are the number of events it can host per year.

The old building was torn down in the fall of 2016. The following summer, the sailing season was run out of parking lots and tents. Construction was completed last spring.

BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER The new building is slightly shorter and smaller overall than the old building, but vastly more usable.

A large external staircase leads up to a bright function room with several styles of seating and wraparound windows. There is a gleaming bar and a full commercial kitchen Several sets of French doors is an expansive, partially shaded deck with teak tables

overlooking the pier and moorings. The deck will be kept as an adults-only refuge.

The new downstairs includes a junior sailing area, office space and additional restrooms with showers, along with a multipurpose room that can be used for the club’s camp program or repurposed into the “regatta room” for race registration. There is also a grassy area for parties or camp activities, and an extensive patio.

In addition to the improved snack bar, which is open all day, the club would likely offer waitstaff and meal service one night a week to start, then adjust dinner offerings depending on interest.

The new function space has

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radiant heated floors that will allow the club to host off-season events. One idea current Commodore Tom Ross mentioned was Sunday Night Footballwatching parties for members.

He also has a chillier pastime in mind: a “frostbiting” winter sailing season from November to March.

“People can sail on the good days in the winter and then enjoy a nice warm clubhouse that encourages even more sailing,” he said.

BEGINNERS WELCOME Despite the club’s high-level racing reputation, the current leadership is looking not only for members who want to be top competitive sailors, but

also others who want their experience out on the water to be a tad more laid back.

“We want people to join who have an interest in sailing. We can teach them to sail, we can teach their children to sail, we have club-owned boats they can sail,” Ross said.

Keeping up with other trends, the club has added a kayak group and is looking to establish a stand-up paddleboard contingent, Ross noted.

The club has about 250 members, with an outside cap at 278. There’s no waiting list, but they are choosy about which applicants make the grade. In addition to an interest in boating, Hersam said, the club is looking for a spirit of volunteerism, “people willing to get involved, to roll up their sleeves.”

What they’re not looking for, leaders emphasize, is people who see the new building as another stop on their social circuit of cocktail spots with a view.

The initiation fee for new members, which leaders declined to disclose, was raised with the renovation, but Hersam maintained it remains “significantly lower” than other clubs in Darien.

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CHOLESTEROL • MITCHELL’S

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ost wellness-minded adults know that testing cholesterol regularly and understanding the good (HDL) and bad (LDL) numbers is critical to living a heart-smart lifestyle. Yet cardiovascular health experts say myths persist about the best ways to keep those numbers in check.

Two Fairfield County cardiologists give us some updates on the latest in cholesterol science.

—Beth Cooney Fitzpatrick HEART SMART: A healthy diet of fish, veggies, nuts and olive oil supports good cholesterol.

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The link between diet and cholesterol continues to expand, as newer research on genetic influences refutes some commonly held beliefs about foods once deemed verboten. Take eggs. Their bad reputation can be blamed on their whopping 185 milligrams of cholesterol per yolk. “But they are no longer the dietary demon we once thought they were,” says Dr. Sasanka Jayasuriya, a cardiologist affiliated with Greenwich Hospital, referring to research that suggests nutritionallydense eggs can increase good (HDL) cholesterol.

Dr. Steven Kunkes, a cardiologist affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital, says many patients attempt to control their cholesterol by adopting restrictive eating plans such as Paleo or Whole 30 diets.

“Initially, they may have some encouraging success, but with all

FAMILY MATTERS “For a long time, we’ve focused on lifestyle factors when talking about cholesterol,” says Dr. Kunkes. “While that is a contributing factor, we are looking at the role heredity plays more and more.” Indeed, Dr. Kunkes says about onethird of people with high levels of bad cholesterol can probably attribute their numbers solely to lifestyle factors while the other two-thirds tend to have heredity-based disorders.

Dr. Jayasuriya says many of her patients are shocked to discover their unhealthy cholesterol profiles even though they work out regularly and eat a balanced diet.

“The reality is this can impact anyone—even the young—which is why it’s important to start testing your cholesterol as young as in your twenties,” Dr. Jayasuriya says.

NEW TREATMENT For a long time, statins, a class of drugs that block the action of a liver enzyme responsible for producing cholesterol, have been the gold standard for treating patients with cholesterol levels that are out of control. “It’s been shown conclusively that the majority are great for preventing heart attacks, vascular disease and strokes,” says Dr. Kunkes.

Yet, some patients complain the drugs cause muscle pain and other side effects that threaten compliance.

“You would be surprised how many people stop taking their medication, but don’t tell their doctors,” says Dr. Jayasuriya, who urges patients to come clean if they are avoiding prescriptions. “These medications have been given to you for a real medical reason and the good news is we now have alternatives if you don’t like them.”

This includes a new class of drugs known as PCSK9 inhibitors, an injectable made of natural substances (unlike statins) that have been shown to have a powerhouse ability to lower LDL cholesterol levels. They are not a first treatment option for patients, though. For one thing, Dr. Kunkes says the injectable meds are pricey. “They are terrific medications, but it’s difficult getting payment for them [from insurers].” As a result, statins remain a first best bet for most patients.

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Instead, he advocates eating a Mediterraneanstyle diet where fish, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and heart-healthy oils are plentiful.

What to avoid? “Red meat, processed foods and simple sugars like those found in ice cream, because of the role they play in managing cholesterol, and in obesity and diabetes,” says Dr. Kunkes. But even beef burgers and ice cream are okay now and then if your diet is otherwise heart smart, he says.

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Hug Test Jack Mitchell’s latest book

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ow many times have you walked into a store or a restaurant and nobody greets you? Nobody says thank you and nobody cares about you?” Jack Mitchell asks. “This is what the book is all about.

How we care, and really hustle.”

Selling the Hug Your Customers Way, released this past June, is the latest book from the chairman of the Mitchells family of stores. He’s a fixture at Mitchells in Westport, where you can catch him with his tailor’s measuring tape around his neck as he helps customers when he’s not giving motivational speeches around the country.

Easy to laugh, Jack speaks often about caring and warmth. It’s no shocker that sales with a generous helping of soul is the topic of his third how-to tome.

Where his previous best-selling books, Hug Your Customers and Hug Your People, focused on building relationships with customers and employees, respectively, his latest release homes in on his signature process of getting to know customers to boost sales. He breaks his technique down into five stages: making the connection, decoding the mission, show and share, allowing the buy and the kiss goodbye— with a sixth bonus stage for good measure, since he’s all about going the extra mile.

Sure, Jack is, first and foremost, a salesman since joining the family business in 1969, eleven years after his father, Ed, and mother, Norma, founded the first Ed Mitchells store in Westport. But what you don’t hear salespeople talk a lot about— perhaps because they’re too busy trying to strong-arm you into buying something—is creating a culture of caring. That’s the magic of the “hug” as Jack Mitchell puts it, which is any act that helps a customer realize that the salesperson actually cares about their needs and doesn’t just see them as a walking dollar sign. Even acts as small as helping customers bring bags to their cars or opening the store early so a customer can pick up his new suit before work creates an environment of trust and warmth.

Which is not to say that Mitchell is solely in the business of handing out free hugs.

Caring is good business, leading to repeat customers and long-lasting relationships— something he credits as essential to the brand’s success over the past sixty years.

As for why more of Mitchells’ hugging culture is needed right now, all you have to do is switch on the news. “Beyond selling, the warmth and the joy and the value of getting to know people in a personalized way and doing special things for them is really what I think a lot of the country needs,” Jack says. “The world needs more huggers than they do haters.” He understands the power of doing good.

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“Learn how to make a great first connection that engages customers immediately and keeps them coming back.”

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Make sure the customer leaves feeling valued and special. Follow up to create a customer for life.

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NOBLE PURSUIT Sophisticated layers for day

locations and lines from design powerhouses—it remains committed to the freshest looks. Here's what ANDREW MITCHELL-NAMDAR, vice president of marketing and creative services, is eyeing now.

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“Feminine tailoring with fabrics borrowed from the boys are always an important message for us. This fall we are looking forward to being all buttoned up in doublebreasted blazers. Nili’s version is one of our favorites! We are thrilled to welcome Nili Lotan to Mitchells.”

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“We love the way Michael Kors mixed prints and patterns this season. This look truly personifies personal styling at its best.”

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“The Ermenegildo Zegna Collection mixes the finest fabrics and expert tailoring with unexpected elements, like sporty details and relaxed silhouettes. We encourage our customers to mix and match casual pieces with more traditional ones for a look that feels fresh and modern.”

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“The master of casual elegance entices with luxurious layering and texture—and shine. Cashmere with paillettes paired with liquid silk knife pleats in the richest petrol blue is the best way to arrive at any party. The sweater leaves just enough to the imagination, with a surprise in the back.”

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Mitchells is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary this fall. Over the years, the family business has consistently delivered the latest styles from the biggest names in fashion. While much has changed—new generations,

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AKRIS FOR A STATEMENTMAKING LOOK

“Straight from the runway, this graphic blackand-white striped coat from Akris manages to make a bold statement while still being super chic.”

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“Leopard has become a staple print, and we are happy to see it prominently featured in the fall collections.

This dress from L’Agence is a great alternative to a classic LBD and is just as versatile.”

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“Valentino’s signature rockstud bags show no signs of slowing down.

This season, the cross-body shape is reinterpreted with quirky embroidery.”

JIMMY CHOO FOR FOOTWEAR FANATICS

“It’s all in the details for accessories this fall. Intricate lacing up the sides adds an edge to classic black booties from Jimmy Choo.”

Join the fun as Mitchells celebrates its sixtieth anniversary and its store renovation. The community party, open to the public, takes place on Saturday, September 22, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Dress to impress and head to 670 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-5165; find more details online at shop.mitchellstores.com.

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Pack It Up Essential advice from those who spend almost as much time up in the air as they do on the ground BE CALM AND CARRY ON

GRAB A BAG

Travel tips are passed amongst frequent fliers like horse picks are passed around Belmont. A former NFL sideline reporter learned the secret of the “jacket in a bag” from a NatGeo photographer and shared it with us. It’s a pillow, a jacket, a sweater, a raincoat, the size of a small teddy bear and weighs even less.

Just like you never know when you’ll need a swimsuit, you never know when you’ll need a jacket.

Visiting Ireland this summer during a heatwave, the jacket was a lifesaver while on an excursion to the caves. It was 80 degrees outside, and only 20 degrees in the caves. The version from Uniqlo is affordable, stylish and the bag zips into the jacket. uniqlo.com

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We have yet to find a travel toiletry tube that doesn’t explode, spill or refuse to dispense the shampoo we have so carefully dripped into it. The downside of buying travelsize products at the drugstore is that they likely don’t sell your favorite shampoo or face wash. But Europeans do travel amenities right.

Nuxe has had a cult following in France for decades; its Huile Prodiguese is the No. 1 seller for hair, face and body. Buy a few—no more rushing around looking for tiny toiletries at the last minute. Check feelunique.com for Nuxe products.

Sephora.com also sells great travel sets.

WRAP IT UP

A good scarf is a must-have for every journey. On a chilly plane, it’s a blanket. It can dress up a T-shirt or offer just the right amount of warmth to take a sundress from day to night. Katrina Bischoff, co-owner of Back 40 Mercantile in Old Greenwich, says she never travels without a scarf and loves the Late Sunday Afternoon brand. For every scarf the company sells, it donates a blanket to a child in foster care. Find at Back 40 or online at latesundayafternoon .com

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Packing cubes make it easy to see what’s inside without emptying your bag.

We like mesh cubes from Magellan’s. Use a cube for each day or type of clothing, roll the contents tightly and they won’t wrinkle. You’ll also be able to fit twice the volume you would without a cube. And it’s easy to stay organized though your trip since instead of rummaging through piles of clothing, you can sort by cube. magellans.com

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Not all suitcases are created equal. The luggage company Away has perfected the art of the carryon. Under the handle is a battery-powered charging station with two USB ports, so you’ll never be left searching the gate area for an outlet again. The battery is easily removeable, so it’s TSA compliant.

Choose the model with the exterior pocket for easy access to a tablet or anything you’d like to keep handy. The bags are only sold online. awaytravel.com

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hen was the last time you’ve been considered a hell-raiser? Or maybe just unruly, perhaps a scamp? Now you’re plying the Post Road in an opulent SUV (they’ve all gone posh, haven’t they?) and wondering about your inner devil.

Folks at the club will thus understand should you pull up in an open-air Jeep Sahara with the front doors removed, all the better to air out your life and pursue some shenanigans.

The venerated Wrangler is not the cheapest Jeep, nor is it the most practical. But, gee, do its owners feel a devotion to the friendly knockabouts.

With the latest JL version, Jeep has cranked out an incarnation of the rowdy old warhorse. Among the new blessings is a soft-top version that can get into full blue-skies mode in a matter of seconds.

It rides far more smoothly now than in days of yore, although the bounce is there. All the modern electronics and computer connectivity are available,

including a hearty (optional) Alpine stereo system. If all that fresh air gets too hot, the Wrangler has an amazing air-conditioning system.

There are four models, starting with the Sport in the low 30s, going up to the serious off-roader, the Rubicon, in the 40s. But the basic Sport delivers this car’s raison d’être—the party-animal thrill of an elemental fun-bucket.

According to our dealer, it’s selling to Wall Street types as well as recent college grads.

The four-door model can comfortably accommodate two adults in the second row. An eight-speed automatic is standard, but tough campaigners hitting the beach will want the six-speed stick.

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Indian Dream Chef Prasad entices the senses with his New Canaan reboot

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old blue hues and tree of life symbols adorn chef Prasad Chirnomula’s eponymous new restaurant in New Canaan. Chirnomula, a James Beard honoree and Fairfield County fixture since 1999, is best known for his former Thali, Oaxaca Kitchen and INDIA outposts. After a successful run in towns from Westport to West Hartford, he closed down five restaurants by the end of 2017 when the coperation became too large and “more seats were available than the demand.” For Chirnomula, it was time to “slow down, refocus and do something smaller.”

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impressive re-launch after fielding numerous calls from locals who missed his flagship location. Chirnomula, who considers his clients family, assures fans that their old favorites are back at Chef Prasad. The only changes are an updated atmosphere that is “lighter, comfortable and more relaxed” as well as the chef’s increased presence.

“Now I won’t be split between multiple restaurants,” says Chirnomula. “Chef Prasad is my kitchen and living room.”

Chef Prasad is located in the same iconic Main Street building as his former INDIA restaurant, which had to be rebranded when the corporation dissolved. Patrons are

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invited to sink into cushioned bench seats and bistro chairs for a leisurely experience. There’s an ample wraparound bar and lounge as well as a patio for outdoor dining.

Chef Prasad boasts a selection of classic fare and inventive twists like “Itaco” appetizers served on a corn tortilla. Vegan and gluten-free dishes are coded on the menu, and for those wanting an extra kick, the hotness factor ranges from “H” to “HHH.” The staff is friendly, welcoming and attentive.

Tempted by the concept, my husband and I started with spicy shrimp and spicy cauliflower tacos to share. The shrimp was seasoned with red chili, cloves and cinnamon and paired with a lovely fruit, paneer and boondi salsa. He appreciated how the taco “compartmentalized the flavors,” while I simply enjoyed the novelty.

We also sampled cauliflower Manchurian, and I preferred its fried florets in a sweet spicy chili to the healthier cumin-flavored taco.

The chaat, typically eaten as a snack food in India, was outstanding. Served cold, a blend of tamarind, raisins and date chutney perfectly sweetened the roasted eggplant to balance the spice of our other appetizers.

From Delhi to Kolkata to London, the menu lists the place each entrée originated. Chirnomula pays tribute to his mother—who instilled in him his love of cooking—by referencing “My Mom’s” recipe for Fish Curry and Chicken Andhra. In addition to Fish Curry, we felt compelled to try 46

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QUICK BITES 1. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays but you can book a cooking lesson with chef Prasad.

2. Interior designer Amanda Loehnis created the space with inspiration from Northern Indian architecture.

The azure décor is reminiscent of Jodhpur, the “blue city,” named for a swath of homes in the signature shade. Wood floors are artfully painted black and white in a checkerboard pattern to provide a nice contrast.

Samosas with spicy potatoes and green peas.

the ever-popular Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Vindaloo.

Succombing to sentimentality, we tasted the Fish Curry first, a market price item with seasonal fish. It featured halibut and had the consistency of a stew. The fish was simmered in a delectable tamarind and shishito pepper sauce that would make any mother proud.

Less creamy with more elevated flavors than the conventional version (and in a color that won’t stain your plate), the Chicken Tikka Masala will please both purists and tourists. In the vindaloo, the lamb was tender and flavorful with the right notes of cinnamon and cloves. Each entrée was served in its own small copper hammered pot, adding to the charm. The pots did double duty as dipping stations for our naan.

We chose half portions of Dal Makhni and Saag Paneer for sides. We savored the “thrice cooked” black lentils in a creamy tomato and garlic ginger sauce, and the Saag Paneer is not to be missed. It was cleverly puréed into a light, creamy spinach mixture with chunks of paneer cheese. Both are available in vegetarian entrées and also come in full portions.

Appropriately billed “chef to table,” Chirnomula frequently left the kitchen to greet repeat customers and meet new ones. Noting the amount of food on our table, he graciously commented how “every meal is a banquet.”

Appetizers range from $4.50 to $12, while entrées go from $14 to $29. In addition to dinner six nights a week, Chef Prasad features a Friday lunch buffet. Check out the Saturday and Sunday brunch buffet if you crave mimosas with your samosas.

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Two Roads in Stratford is opening a sour facility this fall, where they’ll experiment with open fermentation and barrel aging, sources of the complex flavors and aromas, and soft, sparkling textures found in sours. At their best, sours are the Champagne of beer.

New to them? Buy a selection and throw a tasting party. If your palate runs too sweet, try Flemish Red Ale, with roasty malt flavors and cherry notes from aging in oak barrels. If you like tart, pick up Berliner Weiss.

Hazy blonde, light bodied and fizzy, it is refreshing and tangy. A German Gose, with its spice and salinity, is an acquired taste. A Belgian Oude Gueuze (“oude” is your hint it’s unsweetened), hazy amber and lemonscented, is tart, earthy, with a tannic finish. —Elizabeth Keyser

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Elizabeth Keyser has written about beer, wine and spirits for newspapers, magazines and blogs.

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BERLINER WEISSE

“Champagne of the north”, light, fruity, mildly sour.

BOTTLE CONDITIONED

Traditional method of re-fermenting beer in the bottle, creating natural carbonation.

BRETTANOMYCES (“BRETT”)

Wild yeast produces complex floral to funky flavors; during barrel aging, it creates acetic acid, giving beer crisp acidity.

FLANDERS RED ALE

Brown ale fermented a second time in oak casks up to two years, creating lactic acid that adds sour flavor.

FRUIT LAMBIC

Whole, crushed or juiced fruit— traditionally cherries, raspberries, black currants or peaches— are added to the cask for secondary fermentation, then bottle conditioned.

GOSE

Pronounced “go-sah,” it is brewed with salt and coriander, and bottle conditioned.

GUEUZE

Pronounced “gooze,” this “Champagne of Belgium” is a sparkling lambic brewed without fruit that ferments in koolships, then ages in casks for a year.

The aged lambic is mixed with a younger lambic, and bottle conditioned.

KOOLSHIP

Large, shallow, open vats expose the cooling wort to microorganisms, which inoculate it, creating complex flavors.

LAMBIC

Traditional Brussels sour wheat beer based on two-stages of wild fermentation, producing sweet malt and sour lactic blend, then fermented in old casks. Brewers mix aged and young lambics.

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“The wealthiest clients are often the least equipped and knowledgeable to run their own portfolio,” contends Martin Maffei, vice president/financial adviser at UBS Wealth Management in Stamford. “It’s often those who earn less that we see making an effort to educate themselves and figure out how to maximize each dollar.”

What’s the most common mistake? “Not saving enough,” says Maffei, who notes that half of his job is educating clients. “Finance 101 teaches the basic power of compounding.” Nudging up your savings by just 1 percent can generate hundreds of thousands of dollars over time. Maffei met recently with a 40-yearold professional who earns about $400,000 a year and has about $200,000 in an old retirement account, with no additional savings. The client is accustomed to a high standard of living that includes private school

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? “Fear and greed are the two biggest factors in investing. There’s a big fear factor, and ignorance drives that fear,” says Martin Maffei. The smart plan, then, is to become financially literate.

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tuition for two children. “He’s lost sight of putting money away,” Maffei says. “A lot of folks making a good living tend to be pretty comfortable with their money and don’t necessarily keep a close eye on the budget. No one really thinks, ‘I’m going to stop getting a paycheck someday.’ But it happens.” By age 65, the man’s retirement portfolio is projected to reach about $650,000. “Now, assume he saves 5 percent annually and gets an employer match. It could reach in excess of $2 million.”

Most courses on personal finance advocate saving automatically, especially in employer retirement plans in which money is deducted before taxes.

“You will barely notice a change in your paycheck,” he says, “and you will be taking advantage of free money from the employer match.”

Before you develop a personal finance curriculum, assemble all of your statements that relate to money.

What you understand goes in one pile. What you don’t, goes in another—then learn about it. Break it into pieces. “Try to do a bit each day, even if you don’t implement it the whole time,” Maffei says. “If you work with a financial institution and you have a financial adviser, that should be your best resource, rather than you trying to drive through the internet or the whole universe.”

Financial literacy includes making the most of work opportunities and being prudent with spending, debt and taxes. “You tend to lose 2 percent of performance a year in a taxable account if you’re not managing efficiently for taxes,” Maffei says. Review tax planning, tax-efficient holdings and tax-loss harvesting. Next, share. “Get the family involved. If one spouse is the main income earner, and the other doesn’t have a clue, that can create problems.” If your mate were to divorce you, lose a job, or worse, would you know your balance sheet, asset level and location of your assets? Learn now.

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1 The bride and groom after the first look 2 The cake, by Sugar Lane Cake Shop in Long Island, New York 3 Johanna and Alexander enjoying the view 4 Guests enjoyed music from Eric Nicolas & One Love Band 5 Johanna with bridesmaids Carrie Meythaler, Brittany Coco, Laura Killbride, Patricia Killbride, Claudia Powell Wray, Christine Petrus Kara, Nicole Guarnieri 6 The rings with invitations designed by Sesame Letterpress 7 Flowers were arranged in vases from the bride’s personal collection 8 The bride and groom with Max and David Volpi, Deborah Pilla,Kathleen Burnside Killbride, David, Laura and Patricia Killbride

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n September of 2017, Dr. Alexander Volpi put a ring on the finger that Johanna Kilbride fractured the night they first met. The two were attending Wake Forest University when Johanna had tumbled down a flight of stairs in front of her future husband. Alex, who is now a third-year resident in orthopaedic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, had checked her finger and urged her to see a doctor. Alex moved to Philadelphia in 2010, but remained in touch with Johanna and surprised her with a visit in the spring of 2011, when they started dating. Upon Johanna’s graduation the following year, she moved to Philadelphia, where the couple remained while Alex attended Drexel University College of Medicine.

Several years, a medical degree, and one healed finger later, Alex proposed on the beach at the edge of Nassau Point in Cutchogue, New York. Her parents, Kathleen and David Kilbride, currently reside there, but for more than 20 years lived in New Canaan, where Johanna, now a Project Manager for a Digital Marketing Agency, was raised. Alex is the son of Dr. Deborah Pilla and Dr. David Volpi. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Dr. Peter J. Kelley and held in First Presbyterian Church in New York, the same place Johanna’s parents were married more than 34 years ago. Peconic Bay Yacht Club hosted the reception.

The newlyweds currently live in New York City, but took a break from urban life for their honeymoon in Antigua.­ –Molly Liebergall

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Dataw Marina

When residents of Dataw Island get their friends to come down to the South Carolina paradise, the raves start just after they come over the causeway. Is this real?

The natural beauty is so overwhelming, even the two golf courses are certified by Audubon. People know it’s special after one deep breath.

“Being near the water is itself very much a lifestyle,” says Laura McCarthy, Director of Marketing at Dataw, located midway between Charleston and Savannah (and their fine airports). “There are lagoons and waterways. Without leaving the island, there is oystering and crabbing. There’s fishing from kayaks and a lot of homes have private docks. You find a real zeal for life here, and people look out for each other.”

Indeed, Dataw Island’s layout is all about friendly hellos in a lively community.

The sparkling weather pulls them in, but the good life keeps them. After that, there is no end to the diversions when you go back over the causeway. The lovely antebellum town of Beaufort and the hopping Hilton Head scene also offer a lot.

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Besides the robust golf and tennis scenes on Dataw Island, there are at least thirty social clubs. It is, in brief, a place to live, and live well. Call 843.838.3838 for information on Dataw Island or visit dataw.com.

Another splendid location that just gets people instantly is Palm Beach.

Once people leave that Miami-West Palm lifestyle behind and cross into the famed Shangri-la of Palm Beach, beautiful things are noticed right away. “The aesthetic is so magnificent,” says Paulette Koch of the

Iconic Palm Beach offers the best in luxury island living

Corcoran Group. “As soon as they come over the bridge, it’s not, ‘Show me another 100 communities:’ it’s, ‘Show me what’s here.’ ” Florida’s tax laws have been a big draw for Connecticut people lately. But choosing a worldly place like Palm Beach means, says Paulette, “not leaving your lifestyle up north. With Norton Museum of Art, the Kravis Center, opera, theater and shows, you don’t have to just play golf and tennis.

There are great restaurants you can walk to. You can be active in the community or choose privacy­. You get the best of both worlds here. It’s become so evolved it’s amazing— and without all the hullaballoo you get in Miami.”

And if one desires more hullaballoo, there is the new, luxurious Brightline train to whisk you down to Miami (drinks optional). To check the many options in Palm Beach, call Paulette Koch at the Corcoran Group at 561.346.8639 or write paulette.koch @corcoran.com. You can also contact Dana Koch at 561.379.7718; dana. koch@corcorangroup.com.

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LOCAL AND GLOBAL SUCCESS

William Raveis Real Estate “William Raveis is proud to set the pace in New Canaan real estate,” says Bill Raveis, Chairman and CEO. “Our location at Main and Elm puts us in the heart of the village and the heart of its homes.” Priding itself as the topproducing and most innovative firm in New Canaan, their proven success is in the result-driven experience enjoyed by agents and clients, alike.

By embracing cutting-edge technology and marketing, the firm encourages their agents to evolve and create new initiatives while maintaining their competitive advantage

in the local marketplace. They are not just the face of local real estate; they are the face of a vast Global Network and recently were awarded Top Global Luxury Brokerage by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Their regional footprint spans from Manhattan to Maine (and Florida). Providing a collaborative team approach and refined real estate experience, these agents are among the best in the business.

FOUR ELM STREET • NEW CANAAN 203.966.3555 • RAVEIS.COM

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THE AMERICAN DREAM Cava

Long before they were American citizens, siblings Kleber, Nube and Vicente Siguenza developed Cava Wine Bar, a modern Italian restaurant with a Latin twist and generous wine selection.

Executive Chef Nube marries her passion for food and her classical training to innovate while remaining true to her Italian inspiration and Latin American roots. No strangers to the intricacies of the palate, the siblings have received The Best of the Gold Coast Award, where Cava’s wine list was highlighted as one of the region’s best. The distinguished history that connects the building to the Connecticut Gold

Coast is prominently displayed in the main dining room, “ensconced in a wine-cellar-like setting,” to provide the ideal temperature all year round for the storage of wine and the enjoyment of guests, from which the venue takes its name. The Siguenzas’ passion for fresh food, fine wine and hospitality has facilitated this family-oriented restaurant to become the American Dream.

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ENDURING QUALITY

Wadia Associates

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Dinyar Wadia

For more than 40 years, Dinyar Wadia has earned a reputation for designing beautiful homes and city apartments, creating elegant interiors and transforming landscapes throughout Connecticut, New York and farther afield. His strong sense of style and passion for design are ever evolving, keeping him ahead of the curve. Dinyar’s firm has grown steadily from his beginnings, working solo to leading a dedicated and talented team of several architects, interior designers and construction managers — creating old world, transitional and contemporary style houses fitted with complementary interiors. Paying close attention to each client, understanding their needs and lifestyle, is a must for Dinyar.

It’s common to hear what one recent client has shared: “Perhaps as important as the beautiful design, we found Dinyar to be one of the most considerate and agreeable gentlemen whose desire to work with his clients’ requirements is unmatched.”

Crisp, clean, timeless design fitting seamlessly into the surroundings is the Wadia hallmark.

134 MAIN STREET • NEW CANAAN 203.966.0048 • WADIAASSOCIATES.COM

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ARTISTIC CREATIVITY Salon Kiklo

Stacey Andrea and George Papadopoulos Stacey and George opened Kiklo Salon, which is conveniently located in the heart of New Canaan, eight years ago. This cutting-edge salon offers haircuts that make you look gorgeous, with beautiful styling, highlights, smoothing treatments, fantastic color and extensions — all in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

At Kiklo education is an integral part of their philosophy — without it they can’t satisfy their clients’ needs. They offer their talented and innovative staff the opportunity to advance their skills even more, with local and international education.

The Greek word for circle, “kiklo” is a symbol of

strength, elegance and harmony. The circle is also strongly associated with the Japanese concept of Zen and represents the moment when the mind is free to simply let the body/spirit create. This neverending flow of artistic creativity is a goal to which Kiklo is sharply focused.

Kiklo Salon is spacious and chic, the place you’ll want to return to again and again.

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A THIRD-GENERATION FAMILY BUSINESS KARL Chevrolet

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President Leo Karl III

Karl Chevrolet, a third-generation family business, has been serving the automotive needs of Fairfield County since 1927. While automotive styles and trends have certainly evolved over the past ninety years, Karl’s commitment to personalized, professional customer service has been a constant. In sales, you will still deal with one sales consultant from vehicle selection right through vehicle delivery.

The dealership has won numerous awards, including recent Dealer Rater Connecticut Chevrolet Dealer of the Year. Located less than a

block from the New Canaan Metro North Station, Karl Chevrolet offers commuter-friendly service.

But convenient service is more than location — our team works to fit your schedule. Need a ride?

Prefer pickup and delivery? Have to pick up the kids by 2 p.m.? Or get to lacrosse practice by 4?

Karl Chevrolet’s service team has you covered.

Honesty. Integrity. Service. Trust. Since 1927.

261 ELM STREET • NEW CANAAN 203.966.9508 • KARLCHEVY.COM

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REDEFINING REAL ESTATE

The Sigg Team William Raveis Real Estate The Sigg Team continues to set itself apart with unique style and a commitment to taking full advantage of the latest innovations in technology marketing. They are getting the job done for their clients in new and exciting ways.

Their listings aren’t just represented by a single agent but by their entire team — a select group of results-oriented professionals who have deep ties to the community and a thorough understanding of this challenging real estate market.

Laura and Chris Sigg’s design and build background continues to set new standards for clients who expect more

from their realtor. From bringing in the best contractors for remodeling schematics to staging that reflects the current trends, they have redefined real estate with an “outside the box” approach that yields high price-persquare-foot sales.

In fact, the Sigg Team carries records for the highest price per square foot across New Canaan and Fairfield County.

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AN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION St. Luke’s School

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Mark Davis

Mark Davis is the head of St. Luke’s School, a secular, private day school in New Canaan.

When Davis describes an exceptional education, words like kindness, leadership, confidence, and moral compass take center stage.

Davis is a potent blend of traditional educator and forward thinker. Under his watch, the school launched the area’s only Center for Leadership, unveiled a new Athletic Center, Performing Arts Center and Science Building, and this fall opens stunning new Arts and Humanities Wings that

include a state-of-the-art library (pictured here) and fabrication lab. Davis says St. Luke’s success is driven by an unusually warm culture (one enters the school through Be Kind Plaza), a focus on academic excellence (St. Luke’s is ranked as a Best Private High School by Niche), and top-notch teachers who love their work and their students.

377 NORTH WILTON ROAD • NEW CANAAN 203.966.5612 • STLUKESCT.ORG

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HEALTHY FEET AND COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY FOOT CARE New Canaan Podiatry, LLC Dr. Jennifer Tauber, a native to the Connecticut area, sits on the Board of Directors at the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association. Her emphasis is family foot care, where she treats common foot problems such as athlete’s foot, fungal toenails, ingrown toenails, heel pain and other disorders of the foot.

Dr. Tauber, trained at St. Barnabas Hospital and New York College of Podiatric Medicine, also specializes in diabetic foot care where she encourages comprehensive and preventative treatment to her diabetic patients. She manages ulcerations and infectious problems that can arise in the diabetic patient. Her special interest lies in sports medicine, and she treats many of

the common problems that athletes encounter to get them back into their normal routine safely and on time.

In-toeing, flat feet, and pediatric heel pain are common complaints among Dr. Tauber’s younger patients. She works with you and your child to resolve these and other issues that you might have.

Healthy feet are an integral part of people’s lives, and Dr. Tauber is committed to make that happen for her clients.

107 CHERRY STREET • NEW CANAAN 203.548.7688 • NEWCANAANPODIATRY.COM

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WINE, SPIRITS AND SOCIALIZING SIPSTIRS

What started out as Nicholas Roberts, a beloved local wine shop 27 years ago, has evolved into THE “neighborhood shop.” New owner, David Wagner, is excited to bring a new vision to this beautiful gem, now renamed SIPSTIRS. He is focused on being an integral part of this wonderful community.

SIPSTIRS offers sampling of the best of their collection, pairings, classes on making cocktails and much more — a great way for socializing and trying something new.

One customer commented, as she sipped her sample of wine, “We love coming here and meeting new people, and we especially enjoy the champagne.” Everyone is welcome to stop in to check out the new selections of fine wine, crafted brews and artisan spirits that stock the shelves.

David brings more than 14 years of experience, serves on the board of Darien Chamber of Commerce and partners with many local businesses to foster a close-knit community.

Sign up on their website to hear about the monthly wine club, special offers and events!

1053 POST ROAD • DARIEN • 203.656.9463 SIPSTIRS.COM • IG: @SIPSTIRS • FACEBOOK.COM/SIPSTIRS

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AWARD WINNING MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY A.M.I. Surgery

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Dr. James Bonheur and Albert Luongo, PA-C A.M.I. Surgery is Fairfield County’s premier center for minimally invasive surgery. Their renowned surgeon Dr. James Bonheur is board-certified and fellowship trained in both minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.

His compassion and superior surgical skills continue to earn his practice numerous awards. He is one of the leading hernia specialists in the area. Through his surgical techniques and state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Bonheur is able to achieve subtle and effective results, allowing for a quicker return to normal activity while reducing post-surgical discomfort and scarring.

Their expertise lies in minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic/robotic surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, weight loss surgery, incisionless gastric reflux surgery, varicose veins and many more.

The practitioners at A.M.I. Surgery blend medical knowledge with superior surgical skills in a peaceful and comfortable environment to ensure your experience surpasses your expectations.

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SCRATCH-MADE AND SEASONAL FOODS Roost

Roost opened its doors earlier this year and has quickly become a fixture in the local Darien food scene. From the creators of Ada’s Kitchen + Coffee in Greenwich, Roost is a chef-driven, quick-service eatery, located at 1950 Post Road.

When looking to expand their reach beyond Greenwich, owners Mike and Krista Pietrafeso felt their concept of scratch-made food from fresh and local ingredients would be a great fit for the local community.

Having a young family of their own, Mike and Krista understand the importance of having

healthy and delicious food available in a fast and convenient way. Roost offers something for everyone, including tasty smoothies, sandwiches and salads and incredible coffee and teas.

Both born and raised in Greenwich, Mike and Krista started dating in their senior year at Greenwich High School and will be married 11 years in October.

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MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE AND FINE WINE Scena

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Cristian Siguenza, Executive Chef Gustave Christman III and Jessica Zuniga Scena was born of a desire to offer a Mediterraneaninspired ambience with warm, open, wood-fired brick oven, expertly crafted wine and cocktail list, fresh ingredients and exceptional guest service.

Veteran Restaurateurs and siblings Kleber, Nube and Vicente Siguenza teamed up with their cousins Cristian and Wilson Siguenza to create an inviting atmosphere and unforgettable dining experience.

Scena is also a “scene” set for creative cuisine curated with attention to detail and balanced flavors, making for a sensational meal for all the senses.

Come visit Scena in the heart of downtown Darien along the historic Post Road.

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BEAUTY AND WELLNESS Lanphier

Eileen Lanphier, an Irish immigrant, always had a great passion for the beauty industry. Through hard work and dedication, she created Lanphier Day Spa and Salon, a five-star luxury establishment. Lanphier has been a Darien household name since 1993. Lanphier started with six employees and has grown to almost 60. The secret to Eileen’s great success has been her hard work, dedicated employees and the community.

Eileen is now passing the torch to Jurga Rimkute, who has been with Lanphier for nine years as a stylist and colorist. Jurga, with education in marketing and management, is ready to carry on the legacy. She is excited

to host corporate and personal events. Whether you are a small group with mini-spa treatments, a bridal party, a teen event, or enjoying the entire spa for the day, their spa experts will make sure all your cares and worries are at bay, while you and your friends relax and enjoy an exquisite experience. “As soon as you walk in, you’re showered with luxury and instantly step into an uplifting trance,” a recent customer reflects.

Lanphier will continue to be the leader of total hair and skin care in Fairfield County for generations to come.

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Ortho Connecticut Coastal Orthopedics

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Dr. Michael Soojian, Dr. Michael Lynch, Dr. Paul Protomastro, Dr. Joshua Frank, Dr. Mark Fletcher, Dr. T. Jay Kleeman, Dr. Robert Brady, Dr. Brian Bast, Dr. Jeffrey DeLuca and Dr. Nicholas Polifroni Ortho Connecticut Coastal Orthopedics doctors are passionate and committed to giving expert care to patients in their offices in Norwalk, Westport and Darien. With board-certified surgeons and specialists in every orthopedic condition you may encounter – adults, children and athletes – their physicians are ready to help with same day appointments and walk-in emergency services seven days per week. Only a call or click away.

Coastal Orthopedic Centers of Excellence provide integrated specialized treatments by a team of compassionate surgeons who have pioneered revolutionary surgical procedures and superior-quality orthopedic care. They care for and perform surgical procedures for thousands of patients each year and help those patients transform and improve their lives.

For emergency evaluations, accurate diagnosis, customized treatment plans and local follow-up with your own doctor, Coastal Orthopedics is focused on getting you back to an active life as soon as possible. Their orthopedic experts offer warm and compassionate medical care to heal you from head to toe with unsurpassed excellence and a friendly family-like atmosphere. Offices are close to where you live and work making your experience more convenient and manageable during your recovery.

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t’s not every day you read about high schoolers who know they want to be an astronaut, magician, Broadway star, social justice pioneer, Supreme Court Justice or video game designer. Prepare to be wowed. Our newest group of top local teens stands out. Not only do they excel academically but they also give back with enormous passion. At such young ages, they already have a plan for how they’ll shape their lives and impact others. Read on to learn more about these future leaders.

DYLAN MCCORMICK

ALEXANDRA TRUWIT

AMELIA WYCKOFF

JOHN DELUCIA

MEGAN DEMOTT

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he best life lesson I’ve learned so far was when…

I learned at the New England Young Writers’ Conference that I am most happy in nature with a pen. Given my desire to study engineering, I need to make sure I have the balance of nature and the arts, as well as hard core work to be happy.

I admire…

Mary Flanagan, a professor at Dartmouth who is a poet and digital designer. She is a spearhead of the Games for Change movement that involves creating video games with the goal of perpetuating a message that will better the player and society.

My greatest challenge so far was when…

I moved from Fox Lane, a big public school in Bedford where I had a great group of friends, to St. Luke’s, a much smaller school. It was a challenge to find my place at St. Luke’s and maintain my former friendships.

I created my own hat business and donated the proceeds to POTS. I also teach technology and coding classes at the New Canaan Library and am a member of WISE, Women in STEM Education club, which helps empower girls interested in STEM. Social media is tempting, but I make sure to…

Moderate my time on it because I don’t want to internalize all these ideals that are not healthy.

The biggest hurdle today’s teens face is…

Assimilation. During teenage years, it’s easy to mimic the behavior of peers in hopes of social acceptance.

It’s important not to relinquish your individuality in this process.

I stay active in my community by…

Spending a lot of time at the non-profit POTS (Part of the Solution) in the Bronx where we work in a soup kitchen.

CLARA PAKMAN

I dislike…

Arrogance. It’s a blatant display of boosting yourself by tearing down others.

Dream Job

Video game designer for social good, which is the intersection of both of my majors, engineering and literature.

It’s coding, storytelling, pixel art and psychology.

My guilty pleasure is…

Watching TV. It really helps me decompress. I love The Office and Parks and Recreation.

I aspire to…

Learn as much as I can from philosophy, classical literature, psychology, neuroscience, critical thinking, software development and game development.

I would love to be able to do more…

For people with depression.

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CAM RAKER King School, class of 2019 I absolutely love…

Playing hockey and was thrilled to be alternate captain this year and voted captain for next year. I also play varsity soccer, tennis and lacrosse.

My pre-game ritual is to…

Listen to music like “Till I Collapse” or “Lose Myself” by Eminem. I always make sure I’m stretched out and ready to play.

Study tips that work for me involve…

Starting to study more than one day before the exam and get a good night’s sleep the night before. Sleep is key.

Center. I try to help other students understand the “why” of the problem, not just how to do it. We boil down the concepts so we can piece the problem together. I also love volunteering at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. I’m interested in biology and enjoy operating the Touch Tank because the kids get so excited seeing the animals.

My favorite family vacation is…

Going to our summer house, Merriewold, in upstate New York. Five generations of my family have been there, and it’s quality time with my brothers and cousin in

Staying Grounded

It’s too easy to get addicted to stuff: drugs, phones, Fortnight, Instagram.

You have to learn to control yourself, and it’s not always easy.

My perspective changed when...

I visited Colombia with my soccer team this year to run a camp for boys living in an orphanage where we taught cryptocurrency classes.

I saw what a different world it is over there, and it made me feel like we don’t have big problems back home.

I give back by…

Spending one period a day tutoring at my school’s Math Help

the lake and on a rope swing. It’s just good oldfashioned fun.

My secret talent is…

Ping-Pong. We have a tournament in Merriewold every summer.

My role model is…

Ron Swanson from the show Parks and Recreation. He’s a man’s man, and seems to know how to do everything himself.

ALEXANDRA TRUWIT St. Luke’s School, class of 2018

If I could change the world...

I would focus on gun control and the elimination of guns in our country.

My greatest challenge has been…

Overcoming mono freshman year. I’m a competitive swimmer, and I have a lot of energy and like to be busy. The illness forced me to slow down, but I found creative ways to get through my schoolwork and swim training. I still attended practices, I Facetimed into my classes from home and got notes from my classmates.

My pre-race ritual is…

I eat the same meal of penne pasta, grilled chicken and spinach

every night before a race.

I always wear the same hair tie and warm-up suit, and I shake out all my muscles before I compete.

My secret talent is…

Nail art. I wrote my college essay on it.

My creative outlet is…

Baking. I’m also a big fan of DIY projects.

My most meaningful work has been to…

Conduct a year-long research study to the Yale Center For Emotional Intelligence that explored

the link between EI and its impact on wellbeing and academic performance.

I give back by…

I started as a Special Olympics “hugger” at age five, and still love volunteering there. My twin brother and I started the Special Olympics Club at my school where we run many events, recruit peers and raise money. I’m a junior board member for Abilis, an organization that works with people who have disabilities. I also work with Education and

Hope, translating intake documents from Spanish to English from their school in Guatemala, which is really rewarding.

My biggest pet peeve is…

When people base their decisions on what others do.

The best life lesson I’ve learned is…

We’re all more similar than we are different.

My personal motto is…

“Put good in, get good out.” I use this to hold myself accountable

for my schoolwork, swimming and with my relationships.

The biggest challenge teens face today is…

Technology. It’s a blessing and a curse. I waste so much time on it and miss out on other things I could be doing.

In college I will…

Likely major in a STEMor neuroscience-related field. I’m interested in using science to solve social justice problems.

I would love to cure…

Anxiety.

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MEGAN DEMOTT Greenwich Academy, class of 2018

In college I hope to…

Get a Ph.D combining aerospace engineering and astrophysics, so merging space travel and theoretical physics.

My career goal is to…

Join the astronaut training program, or work at JPL (Jet Propulsion Lab) at Cal Tech and NASA. They run the Mars Rover. I’d love to go to space one day and build my own spaceship. After I work for a while, I want to retire and become a college professor or a high school teacher.

My recipe for academic success is to…

Get at least 10 hours of sleep every night, and enjoy what I do.

My greatest challenge thus far has been…

My combined physics and calculus course this year, run by Stamford University. I’ve never been challenged so academically. I studied voraciously, and I saw my grades improve.

I give back by…

Being the former President of my school’s Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) last year. We

organized assemblies and other activities to create awareness. I’m a judge for the FLL (First Lego League) tournament for middle schoolers that my school’s Robotics Club runs. I’ve also been a Girl Scout since kindergarten, and I volunteer for STAR Cottage, an organization that offers a friendly and familial living environment to many disabled adults..

My favorite teacher is…

Mr. Motland for English (my only non-STEM class last year), and Mrs. Cozza for math.

She was instrumental in encouraging me to write my own math proof last summer for finding the derivative of an unfoiled polynomial in standard form.

My role model is…

My figure skating coach of eight years, Laura Vescovi. She pushes me to give my best even when I don’t feel like it.

When I’m not studying or skating, you can find me…

Working out at Prentiss, running cross-country or track, tap dancing or playing the drums.

If I could change the world...

I would make education more accessible to everyone.

The biggest challenge for teens today is…

Overscheduling. People push and overstretch themselves too much in the name of college applications or parental pressure. Settling for a few activities that you really enjoy is the way to go.

My guilty pleasure is…

Watching The Office.

The best family vacation I’ve been on was…

Our trip to Mount Rushmore, and driving through the Badlands and Wyoming.

My secret talent is…

I can shake my eyes.

My creative outlet is…

Drawing with pencils and painting.

Some people would think I’m…

Very stressed because of all I do, but I’m pretty chill.

I unwind with…

TV, sleep, video games and sports.

I aspire to learn…

Stuff that hasn’t really been discovered before, such as new math proofs.

AMELIA WYCKOFF St. Luke’s School, class of 2018 I have a real passion for…

Social justice, theater and music and the classics.

I’m totally dedicated to…

Community service, which I’ve completed many hours of. I’m also a member of the St. Luke’s Student Diversity Leadership Council and president of the St. Luke’s Service Board. I love that we work a lot with Inspirica in Stamford.

I’m also the president of the St. Luke’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance group. And, I’m a fellow at LiveGirl, a non-profit where we mentor middle school girls of various socioeconomic backgrounds and teach them leadership skills to be brave, strong and empowered.

I spent my summer…

Working at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts box office in Katonah. I loved that it was outdoors, and because I’m a classic pianist, I enjoyed being around classical and jazz music. In addition, I interned for Connecticut State Representative Caroline Simmons and helped with her campaign. My family also went on a hiking trip to the Dolomites.

My favorite teacher is…

My Latin teacher, Mr. Bavone is a personal support system and has academically inspired me so much. He sparked my interest in the

Classical Scholar Project at our school, and my paper, “Villain or Victim: Sexuality, Gender, and Female Agency in Medea” is being reviewed for possible publication in The Concord Review.

I admire...

Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

I’m really interested in law and would like to be a public defender for people on death row. I want to use my social justice work to help fight racial injustice. RBG is doing that at the highest level in the Supreme Court.

The biggest dilemma facing today’s teen is…

Learning how to use one’s voice in the social justice arena. A lot of current politics are affecting teenagers, such as the March for Our Lives and the Parkland kids. We have to learn how to use our voices to educate in a way that invites people into the conversation.

I cannot stand…

When people act like they don’t care about anything just to seem cool. It’s boring and counterproductive.

My dream job is…

To be a Supreme Court Justice. I’d also love to be an appellate lawyer who argues in front of the Supreme Court, or a Secretary of State.

Secret Talent

I’m a really good woodsman and a Junior Maine Guide.

I’m certified in first aid, canoeing and survival techniques, and I can build a fire from a wet log and boil a pot of water in 13 minutes.

Life Goal

To be successful but also make a real impact on people. I would want to run my own business, control my company’s vision and its future.

ELIZA WETMORE The Ethel Walker School, class of 2018 The biggest challenge I’ve faced so far was…

When I was young I struggled with reading.

I kept at it and once I learned how, reading opened up a new world for me.

with others and our relationships. To fix the problems our world is facing, we need to make human connections, be able to look away from the screens and try to solve them.

I plan to major in…

Business or engineering, but I’m thinking more business.

My personal motto is…

“Be yourself, everyone else is taken.” My grandma always tells me that.

I give back by…

Participating in the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program.

On weekends, we travel to inner Hartford and do taxes for families that make less than $52,000 year, have disabilities or can’t afford to get their taxes done. I also serve meals at a food shelter in Norwalk with my church’s youth group. At school, I participate in the Art from the Heart program where we create art projects with people with disabilities.

This summer I went on a mission trip in Kibera, Africa and rebuilt a school that had burned down.

My role model is…

My mom. She’s done so much work for non-profits.

I want to always put others first, like she does.

My greatest life lesson thus far has been…

My decision to take a gap year and work as an au pair in France and defer my admission to the University of Denver was a challenge. From this experience, I realized that life is short and you need to take advantage of every opportunity.

The biggest dilemma facing today’s teens is…

The amount of time we use technology detracts from our interaction

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My creative outlet is…

Playing guitar. I taught myself to play five years ago. I love learning new songs and playing for people, and it’s a great stress reliever.

My pre-performance ritual is…

Before I race in swimming, I shake out my whole body from head to toe.

My secret talent is…

I can hold my breath for a long time. I was a synchronized swimmer for five or six years, so during my prime I could hold my breath for up to two and a half or three minutes.

I unwind by…

Running, hanging out with friends, watching Netflix.

If I could change the world, I would…

Fix the problems with our environment and climate change, and figure out how to dispose of waste properly.

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DYLAN MCCORMICK The Stanwich School, class of 2020

Secret Talent

I can solve a Rubik’s Cube in under 40 seconds.

In the future I’d love to…

Follow in my parents’ footsteps and be in a Broadway play. My mom was singing on stage while pregnant with me. I’m a big fan of show tunes and Broadway music.

My favorite subject is…

History. I love foreign affairs, and World Wars I and II really intrigue me.

My greatest challenge is…

Being involved in so many things, it’s hard

to fit everything in between studying and extracurriculars.

It’s important to…

Enjoy myself more amidst a competitive and challenging environment.

My personal motto is…

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

My signature style is…

Dressing up. I love putting on suits and blazers, button-down shirts and ties. My friends tease me that I’m always the dressiest.

My most successful study tip is…

When I have to memorize something I put it to music or a melody. If you can relate the information to a song or a rhyme, it’s much easier to remember.

My role model is…

My dad. He’s a terrific person and always holds himself to a high standard.

He’s an excellent provider, very positive and outgoing, as well as tenacious and hardworking. I’m proud of him.

I give back by…

Working with Circle of Friends and the Giant Steps School in Fairfield, as well as the Feroleto School in Trumbull, all which benefit kids with special needs. I love hanging out with them and being their friend.

Today’s teens deal with too much…

Stress in general. The pressure is on in high school to do well or you won’t go to a good college. You have to make sure you have a solid friend group to counteract this stress.

My favorite family vacation is when…

We go to Stone Harbor on the Jersey Shore with my cousins. It’s the quintessential beach town.

I aspire to…

Be a better person, role model and friend.

I would love to cure…

Depression. So many people suffer from being sad, upset and stressed all the time.

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My favorite high school project was…

My “Age of Revolution” Essay on Baron Von Stueben, who trained U.S. troops during the Revolutionary War. He was suspected to be gay or a member of the LGBT community. I wrote about his achievements, but also that part of him is hidden from history.

other schools and provide a safe space and support for LGBT+ youth in our school.

The best study tips I can share are…

Review your notes, then create a word document including

The subjects I’m most into are…

Psychology and digital music. I’m interested in learning about human behavior and neuroscience.

My most meaningful activity is…

Being president of AITE’s Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA). We do presentations about LGBT+ youth awareness both in school and at

anything you have trouble remembering. Try using Kahoot, Quizlets and any study guides from your teachers.

having an astronomy/ bioluminescence lesson where plankton and other critters were glowing in the dark. It was magical.

The best family vacation ever was...

Night canoeing in a lake off Vancouver Island and

I get involved in my community by…

Volunteering at the Norwalk Public Library since sixth grade, I’m a ski instructor at Ski Butternut in Massachusetts, and I coordinate GSA presentations at a few middle schools.

The biggest challenge for today’s teens is…

The expectations for school are really high — good grades, taking extra classes, tons of homework, job experience, extracurriculars and then

college. Teens are told to act like adults, but often treated like children. It’s confusing.

I’m totally dedicated to…

GLSEN (Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network). Our school’s GSA plans a lot of activities so we use GLSEN quite a bit as a resource.

I express myself through…

Music. I used to do a lot of theater and play cello.

Now I play the piano and compose digital music.

I love singing too.

I aspire to learn…

American sign language.

I’d love to incorporate that into a future career.

Personal Motto Do what makes you happy.

NINA PAOLINI

Academy of Information Technology and Engineering, class of 2019

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Academy of Information Technology and Engineering, class of 2019 My dream job is…

Being a magician. I’m living it right now. I started two years ago and am obsessed with it. It’s my life.

My best study tips are…

Study in short spurts, not one long session.

Don’t procrastinate, and only study when you’re committed to be focused.

My type of magic is...

I’m a close-up magician and a mentalist, so I focus mostly on sleight-of-hand illusions and mentalism.

Although I’m not psychic, I’m able to see things in people’s minds through human interaction.

My signature style is…

Mysterious, but approachable. Sometimes I wear a tux and sometimes I’m casual.

In ten years, I’ll be…

27 and hopefully have a show in Vegas.

I aspire to learn…

How to communicate my successes and failures to others.

My most meaningful projects are…

Being the founder of the first Magic Club at AITE. I’m also the resident master magician for Al’s Angels, an organization that provides support to children and families battling cancer, rare blood diseases, natural disasters and severe financial hardship.

The biggest challenge facing teens today is…

With all the modern technology and social media, people always compare themselves to others. The biggest struggle is trying to be someone you’re not. Just be yourself.

The best family vacation I’ve been on was…

The Disney Cruise. We’ve done it twice.

My favorite teacher is…

My entrepreneurship teacher Brenda Zanga is a huge support. She’s helped me progress my business and learn so much about the working world.

My biggest pet peeve is…

Procrastination. I don’t like it because it keeps you from being the best version of yourself.

My career goals include…

Degrees in entrepreneurship and business management.

I want to stay close to a city.

My pre-performance ritual is to…

Sit alone and review the performance in my head so I’m prepared.

I unwind by…

Listening to music. It’s a huge part of how I relax. I love driving and listening to music.

I would love to cure…

Senioritis.

Greatest Life Lesson

You can’t understand failing until you actually experience it. You need to be willing to fail in order to rise to the top.

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DELUCIA Brunswick School, class of 2018

Personal Motto

“Be weird.” My theater teacher instilled it in me, and I love it. You’re the best version of yourself when you don’t care what other people think about you.

My greatest challenge thus far has been…

To not conform and recognize my individuality.

In the past I tried avoiding some of my true passions like woodworking, geography and theater because I was afraid I wouldn’t be accepted.

My best advice for getting good grades is…

Meet with your teachers as much as possible.

When I first started calculus I really struggled despite studying, but after I met with my teacher I started focusing on the right material and my grade improved.

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My pre-performance or pre-game ritual is to…

Stay calm and very still. If I go into a play or match quiet and with a clear mind, I do better.

My favorite app is…

Spotify. I’ve been playing piano for a while and trying to play by ear, so Spotify helps with that.

I give back by…

Participating in my school’s community service day and in our Peer Program, where we take freshmen under our wing and mentor them throughout the year. I’m in my school’s a capella

group called The MOB (Men of Brunswick), and we sing at a senior home in Greenwich a few times a year. I’ve also worked with Norwalk Grass Roots teaching tennis to underserved kids.

I’m totally dedicated to…

Cancer research. My dad lost his sister to cancer around three years ago, and it was tough on my whole family.

In college I hope to major in…

Engineering. I love building things and putting them together.

My creative outlet is…

Music, singing and acting.

I love acting in my school musicals. It’s also a huge stress reliever and an expression of everything I’m feeling at the time.

My career goals involve…

Finding a job I love and still have enough time to be with my family.

The biggest dilemma facing today’s teens is…

Entitlement. Many teens believe that after school their parents will get them a job, or that they deserve one simply because they’ve worked hard.

My best party trick is…

I can do a back flip from standing.

People may be surprised to learn that I am…

An introvert and a homebody.

I aspire to learn…

How to play guitar.

My role model is…

My dad. He is my inspiration. He was forced to work hard for all he has now. He never complains and has an amazing work ethic.

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WHAT'S THE BIGGEST DISASTER THAT’S EVER HAPPENED TO ONE OF YOUR CLIENTS?

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I have had all the trunks for a shoot not make it in time, and I made a shoot out of cutting apart the tank tops and slips in my kit.

That was interesting.

WHAT'S A TYPICAL DAY LIKE FOR YOU?

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coffee, email review, market planning for shoots and clients, try to squeeze in a workout somewhere, kids, kids, maybe a cocktail somewhere, make dinner.

Something like that.

Sleep at some point.

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WHEN DID YOU FEEL LIKE YOU'D MADE IT?

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Still hoping...

WHAT’S BEEN YOUR FAVORITE RED CARPET MOMENT?

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Kerry Washington in Giles pony dress to Django Unchained premiere. Done.

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WHICH TRENDS ARE YOU LOVING FROM FALL ’18?

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I love pastel plaids à la Balenciaga, oversized Native American looking prints à la Sacai, and 70s Western vibes from Chloé that feel so effortless and cool.

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WHICH TRENDS WOULD YOU LOVE TO SEE GO AWAY?

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WHAT’S YOUR FOOLPROOF DAYTIME UNIFORM?

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High waisted jeans and a striped top.

WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNERS RIGHT NOW?

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Monse, The Row, Gucci, Khaite, Céline, Chloé

WHO ARE YOUR STYLE ICONS?

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SJP and Lauren Hutton, mixed with Jane Birkin and Jackie O. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS YOUR TRADEMARK LOOK?

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70s with a twist; classic with a little quirk HOW DO YOU STAY ON TOP OF THE LATEST IN FASHION?

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By living in NYC, we are in the thick of it!

So we live in it.

WHAT’S YOUR BEST STYLIST TRICK OR ADVICE YOU GIVE TO PEOPLE GOING TO A BIG EVENT?

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Are you comfortable?

That’s usually when you look your best.

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Q&A HOW DID YOU GET INTO STYLING?

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I grew up in Ohio, where I got a degree in retail merchandising. I visited my brother in New York and met a wardrobe stylist at MTV. I worked on a job with MTV for a few weeks and then got hired full time.

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I went to school for design and met a music producer who introduced me to the wardrobe stylist on set. I was working the shoot as a seamstress but started making my own connections and got into styling.

WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?

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Traveling.

We can see and experience once-in-a-lifetime opportunities with our clients, like when Shakira performed at the World Cup or Jennifer Lopez at the Super Bowl.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO WORK AS A TEAM?

hen it comes to dressing larger-than-life celebrities, two stylists are better than one. And for Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, working together as a team—a rare thing in the styling world—has proven to be the secret to their success. Just ask Jennifer Lopez or Gwen Stefani—two artists who dominate multiple industries, maintain personal global brands and, with Zangardi and Haenn’s direction, continue making waves with unforgettable fashion moments.

For clients like these, the duo has to look beyond the step and repeat to concert tours packed with costume changes and heavily choreographed performances. Their backgrounds prepared them well for these music megastars—Zangardi at MTV, Haenn on hip-hop video sets—but they also style actors looking for that mix of Hollywood glamour and rock ‘n’ roll (Charlize Theron, Hailee Steinfeld, Cara Delevingne, Lily Collins).

Each new client presents an opportunity for the pair to create next-level ensembles, whether they perform on the stage or screen.

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We met at MTV and bonded over jewelry.

Mariel was working with Rihanna, and she asked for my help since I lived in L.A. and knew the city. The first job we worked on together was the “Umbrella” music video, and we just clicked. We come from different backgrounds but have very similar tastes.

WHAT’S THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT YOUR JOB?

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People don’t realize

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how hard the job actually is. It’s not always glamorous and it really relies on our relationships with designers and lugging trunks and rolling racks around the world. Styling involves missed meals, running around, driving, lots of coffee, and sleepless nights.

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WHAT’S THE HARDEST PART ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER?

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There are really nothing but positives in working together. We can be in two places at once. Our clients get both a male and female perspective on wardrobe.

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We still have goals we want to achieve, but the first time we felt acknowledged and honored was when we were on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter with Jennifer Lopez.

It was a very special moment, especially considering the time she took out of her schedule to shoot the cover with us.

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WHICH TRENDS ARE YOU LOVING FROM FALL ’18?

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We love the whole utilitarian vibes with the canvas straps and super-functional pockets.

FOOLPROOF DAYTIME UNIFORM?

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Some kind of vintage jean, a jacket, and sneakers or boots depending on the time of year

FAVORITE DESIGNERS RIGHT NOW?

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Virgil Abloh, Johanna Ortiz, Vera Wang

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TRADEMARK LOOK?

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Overall sexy, cool and effortless

HOW DO YOU STAY ON TOP OF THE LATEST IN FASHION?

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Attending and watching runway shows as soon as they walk WHAT’S YOUR BEST STYLIST TRICK OR ADVICE YOU GIVE TO PEOPLE GOING TO A BIG EVENT?

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Take pictures of yourself from

every angle to make sure everything looks good. Tailoring is key.

Also, make sure you feel as comfortable as your look will let you be.

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Q&A HOW DID YOU GET INTO STYLING?

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I worked at Vogue for years and was regularly styling the “People Are Talking About” page, which is about new actresses. I worked with a lot of those actresses when I left to freelance.

HOW HAS STYLING CHANGED SINCE YOU STARTED?

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People know what it is now. When I started doing it, I had to explain to anyone outside of the industry what the job entailed.

WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?

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The clothes are the best part!

WHAT’S THE MOST CHALLENGING?

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industry icon n amassing a roster of devoted celebrity clients, Kate Young has become famous herself. Known for her signature platinum locks and penchant for edgy-but-girly looks, she earned her place at the top with best-dressed moments from Margot Robbie, Sienna Miller, Natalie Portman, Michelle Williams, Selena Gomez, Dakota Johnson and Rachel Weisz, to name a few. Young’s story started where many fashion careers begin, at Vogue magazine, working first as Anna Wintour’s assistant and eventually as an editor. From there, she used her relationships to build a career working directly with the stars that graced her editorial pages. Her continued presence as a major player in the fashion world—she consults for labels and runway shows and has had her own design collaborations—ensures unrivaled access to the latest collections while cementing her status as one of the most sought-after stylists.

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That it’s glamorous.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS YOUR TRADEMARK LOOK?

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For myself, edgy classic For my clients, they look like themselves.

WHAT’S A TYPICAL DAY LIKE FOR YOU?

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After getting the kids (two young boys) to school, I usually try to exercise and then go to the office to edit racks or request looks and prepare for a fitting or a shoot.

I do lots of showroom appointments,

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WHAT’S BEEN YOUR FAVORITE RED CARPET MOMENT?

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Behind the scenes with @kateyoung

It’s always the latest.

I’m a fashion person and I want to see new, new, new.

WHAT’S ONE PIECE FROM FALL ’18 THAT YOU’RE BUYING?

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I’m obsessed with a pair of Givenchy boots that are sort of 70s and sexy.

WHICH TRENDS WOULD YOU LOVE TO SEE GO AWAY?

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Margot Robbie’s Chanel Haute Couture gown for the 2018 Oscars took over 600 hours to create

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Black jeans, button down shirt, Louis Vuitton boots

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WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNERS RIGHT NOW?

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Jacquemus, Brock Collection, Chloé, The Row, Louis Vuitton

Stacked rings from Schlumberger and Tiffany & Co.

WHO ARE YOUR STYLE ICONS?

KY

I have too many to name. I wrote a book [Dressing for the Dark] about fashion and cinema because I’m really influenced by movies.

WHAT’S YOUR BEST STYLIST TRICK OR ADVICE YOU GIVE TO PEOPLE GOING TO A BIG EVENT?

KY

You must have good undergarments.

They make all the difference in the world.

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO A LONG DISTANCE TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL. A CHARMING LOCAL INN IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO CHECK IN— IN ORDER TO CHECK OUT by jeanne craig

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provide some digital detox,” says Glazer. “We want guests to really unwind. That’s why the soaking tub is the centerpiece of each bathroom.” The rooms are so inviting at GrayBarns, some people find it hard to leave them, particulalry since you can order in special services such as massages and mani/pedis, provided by To And From salon in Darien.

If you can muster up the resolve to lift your head from that mohair pillow, there are bikes (from NYC-based Priority) for guests, who can pedal along the quiet streets to take in the views and historical homes, and rediscover area icons like the Glass House (about three miles away) and Silvermine Arts Center. Afterward, head to the Tavern at GrayBarns, where locally sourced, elevated comfort food prepared by Executive Chef Ben Freemole is served in a dining room framed by dramatic wood beams and lit by a huge stone fireplace. Even if you’ve dined here before, GrayBarns may have a few surprises for you. A Sunday brunch was recently added to the menu, and a pop-up bakery featuring the inn’s own baguettes and breads sets up in the barn on Friday and Saturday mornings. “Having grown up in this area, I felt there were very few options for those who wanted to spend the night in a great inn,” says Glazer. “We’re trying to offer something with real authenticity, a family-run establishment that offers a different level of detail.” »

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ravelers are gravitating toward historical destinations. It’s as if they want a deeper connection to American culture as their business and social networks become more global,” says Nicole Glazer of Glazer Group, the family-owned company that has reimagined a corner of Norwalk on the banks of the Silvermine River. This address was once a stagecoach stop, a textile factory, a speakeasy during Prohibition and, more recently, the Silvermine Tavern. In 2017, the nineteenth-century structure was reopened as The Inn at GrayBarns, a rustic-chic destination with dashing good looks and earthy charm.

There’s plenty of reclaimed wood, rough stone and butter smooth leather in the six guest rooms and tavern/restaurant. GrayBarns is on the radar of Manhattanites who have done the B&B scene in the Hudson Valley, but it also lures locals who want to leave their own homes to unplug. “We get a lot of couples who want a night away,” says Glazer. “There’s a real sense of calm here. We’ve also hosted groups of locals, including a half dozen women who were here to celebrate a friend’s fortieth birthday.”

What are the features that locals like most? The rooms, for starters. Each suite is a “king,” and sized at about 900 square feet—ample space for amenities such as fireplaces, lounging areas and terraces with river views. And to pamper guests in rustic fashion, there are luxe textiles like cashmere throws, uphostered beds and velvetcovered chairs. As for the rotary phone in each room, “It’s there to

JUST LIKE HOME Home-style touches in each guest room include a Nest thermostat, Nespresso machine, 49-inch TV and complimentary WiFi.

SWEET SPACES Stroll by the kitchen garden, where the chef will be picking greens for your dinner and have a post-dinner drink in the small library off the dining room.

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“The Addison room is my favorite,” says Glazer. “It has a beautiful original fireplace and French doors open to a private patio with river views. It has a sense of drama with high ceilings and chandeliers. My boyfriend, however, likes room five because you can see the TV from the bed.”

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Ridge Reservation; others can explore the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem.

For retail therapy, get a fix in the town of Bedford or nearby Katonah and Pound Ridge.

“There’s a lot to do off-site, but some guests like to stay on the property,” she says. They’ll schedule an in-room massage and facial, and then head over to the Yoga Loft, where multiple classes for all experience levels are scheduled each day.

And then there’s the food. Like all Relais & Chateaux properties, this one offers gourmet dining. Casual meals are at The Barn—a whitewashed outbuilding with justright rustic accents—where there’s a Sunday brunch and daily dining on the outdoor patio with a woodburning grill so guests can watch the chef in action. With live music and string lights hung beneath a wisteria-covered pergola, it’s a lovely place on a warm evening. The Farmhouse is more formal, although still relatively casual. Until recently, this was the location of Campagna, but this summer a new restaurant opened, offering cuisine that, Rotondi says is “American based with a French influence.” »

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he drive to Bedford is a snap. Just cross the state line onto country roads lined with stone walls, padlocked gates and trees that loom like sentries over the weekend homes of hedge fund managers who relish the moment they’ll arrive on Friday evening to kick off their wingtips and shut out the city. But urban commuters aren’t the only people who experience that “aha” moment in Bedford. Fairfield County residents travel here, too, specifically to the Bedford Post Inn, if only to feel they’re a million miles away from it all. Yet if the nanny calls in the middle of the night with news that one of the kids is sick, Mom and Dad can hop in the Range Rover and hightail it home in under a half hour.

This is a cozy, eight-room luxury inn set on fourteen acres with lush, mature landscaping. It’s also one of the boutique properties in the Relais & Chateaux global portfolio, which means it’s meticuloulsy maintained and boasts white-glove service. It has celebrity appeal, too, as co-owner Richard Gere occasionally stops by to dine at one of two restaurants on site. Pricey? Absolutely. A weekend here isn’t cheap, but in Bedford, money really can buy happiness.

“It’s a great getaway in any season,” says Lisa Rotondi, the inn’s manager, who believes there’s no better place to get snowed in by the fireplace in one of the guest rooms (and the outdoor firepit is the perfect place to snuggle up and make s’mores). “In warm weather you can spend a lot of time outside. The property is filled with hydrangeas and the walking trails are lovely,” she says. Guests with more ambitious excercise goals can hike in nearby Ward Pound

BEST ROOM “Most guests like room seven because it’s the largest,” says Rotondi, “but my favorite is room two.

It’s a California king with a terrace that’s more private than the others, and a reading nook with great lighting.”

SOAK IT IN Each room has an oversized bathroom with claw-foot tub and plenty of cool marble.

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“I often encourage guests to go down to Guard Hill Road to look at the beautiful estates and catch a glimpse of peacocks crossing the road,” says Rotondi. “A resident raises the birds and lets them run wild through town.”

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quills hanging over a table covered with garden mosses, ferns and terrariums. Over in another corner, forged iron and bronze sculptures could share space with baroque furnishings and accessories by Bunny Williams. Here, old meets new with panache.

Despite the charms of the guest rooms (which are located in the main building and carriage house), many people who come to the Homestead aren’t aware you can spend the night. That’s because they get so disctracted by the food.

The French cuisine prepared by a world-class chef— Thomas Henkelmann—is consistently rated sublime by returning guests and food critics alike, who also applaud the country-elegant atmosphere in the dining room with exposed beam ceilings and fireplace, and impeccable service. White linen, fine china and gleaming silverware are the backdrop for Henkelmann’s culinary artistry—think sautéed sweetbreads with Perigord black truffle sauce, seared Hudson Valley duck foie gras with macaroni and cheese and carmelized Granny Smith apples, and Grenadin of veal with a Maine Lobsterrisotto, parmesan lace, watercress and a port wine sauce.

When guests are not eating during their stay, what do they like to do? “Some go to the Avenue, others hike at the Audubon Center, or play a round of golf,” says Carroll. “But for the most part, people who come here are simply looking to do their own thing.” »

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hile this 1799 farmhouse on two-plus manicured acres in the Belle Haven section of Greenwich is intimate by virtue of its size with seventeen rooms, it is not your traditional inn. “We are a luxury boutique hotel that is full-service, with staff on hand twenty-four hours a day and a French restaurant rated four stars by the New York Times,” says co-owner Theresa Carroll. “It’s a real getaway, a place that feels more like a little piece of Europe than a corner of New England.”

What makes it that way? The caliber of the smart service, for starters.

When you roll up the driveway at this Relais & Chateaux property, a person will most likely step outside to greet you and politely shoulder your bag, even if it’s weighed down by one too many pairs of shoes.

Once you’re through the door of the Victorian Italianate manor, you get the sense you’re in a space that’s evolved over time, rather than been made over to follow a trend. “I’m a designer and I change up the rooms all the time,” says Carroll. “I move things around, paint, swap out furnishings and French linens. I love a bit of change. It’s fun. And I never want a guest to turn a corner and see a blank wall. I am not a fan of minimalism. I’m of the ‘more is better’ school.”

In the public spaces, you may see a mirror framed with porcupine

BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE It’s on the terrace, which offers nice views of the property and overlooks a pretty coleus garden.

A GREAT BEGINNING The best way to start your day, says Carroll, is with a breakfast of eggs Benedict at the restaurant.

“It’s made with the best hollandaise sauce you have ever tasted in your life.”

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The bar at Homestead boasts a top selection of spirits, from brandy to single malt scotch. But more appealing is the bartender, Astley Atkins, who has his own fan club.

Why is he so loved? “I can’t articulate it,” says Carroll.

“It’s hard to explain what makes someone cool.”

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t’s perhaps best-known as a busy venue for weddings and bar/ bat mitzvahs. And during the week, the location draws its share of business travelers who are willing to sacrifice loyalty points at a favorite hotel chain for the chance to stay in a place that feels more like a destination, with soothing shoreline views and a long, curving drive that puts the nearest highway far out of earshot. But The Inn at Longshore also appeals to locals craving a New Englandstyle beach escape in any season. A number of these guests are repeat customers, too, including some who have been checking in for more than twenty years. Many choose Longshore for special celebrations.

One couple recently booked a stay for their twentieth wedding anniversary. They arrived in the afternoon, making sure to carve out time for a walk from the property over to Compo Beach before heading back inside for dinner at the on-site restaurant; then they were off to the Westport Country Playhouse for a show.

The Inn was built in the late 1800s as a private estate, so it has quirks: There’s no elevator, for instance, just walk-up access to floors above the main level; and in the summer, guests are cooled by air-conditioning

units installed in the windows. These things don’t seem to bother fans of Longshore, though, who are quick to praise the twelve guest rooms (particularly the suites as they include comfortable sitting areas), the garden and water views, and access to resort-style amenities, including tennis courts, pool and an eighteen-hole golf course built in the mid1920s by architect Orrin E. Smith and later renovated by John Harvey.

Water sports rentals (think sailboats) are nearby for summer guests; winter visitors can go ice skating. Of course, repeat customers will tell you to choose your dates carefully; if you want a quiet, relaxing stay, book when there’s no wedding on the inn’s schedule.

When you’re hungry, dig into the American cuisine at The Pearl, where the menu typically offers extensive raw-bar options, homemade pastas and steaks. The dining room, with its long, leather banquette and wall of wine bottles, seats sixty; but there’s also an enclosed porch facing the water that’s a serene spot at any time of year. On one evening, the space was warmed by three-dimensional star-shaped lights overhead that were dimmed to make the porch a romantic setting. Just right for a special celebration. »

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Guests here are typically active. This high-energy crowd likes to hit the free continental breakfast and then burn off the calories outdoors.

Longshore was originally a private estate turned country club, until the town of Westport bought the land in 1960. But before it opened to the public, Longshore hosted celebrities such as F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe.

Gorgeous views for miles await visitors to the Inn at Longshore.

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ike other centuries-old New England inns, The Roger Sherman has a long history of reinvention, and that lineage is one of the subjects that some patrons like to rehash over cocktails at the fine old bar in this 250-year-old landmark.

It was built in the eighteenth century as the home of Martha Sherman, the local minister’s wife and niece of Continental Congress delegate Roger Sherman. It then changed hands several times before a New York financier acquired the home in 1868 and upgraded the digs to satisfy his lifestyle, which was that of a Gilded Age tycoon. In 1925, the title passed to J. Herbert and Louise Stevenson Tebbetts, who converted the property to an inn. Hotelier John D. Shea bought the business from them but sold it in 1960 to New Jersey country club manager Roger Sherman Ross, a direct descendant of the original owner, for whom the property was named.

Through the centuries, Roger Sherman has maintained a reputation for fine dining, and it was that culinary connection that appealed to real estate investors Joseph and Nesreen Jaffre, who bought the place in 2008. The inn had some good years, but challenging times followed the last recession. So in 2014 when the Jaffres announced they would sell the inn, fans wondered if the antique building would be paved over

for housing. Not so, as a celebrated chef recently recruited by the Jaffres is now attracting a new wave of patrons with his locally sourced menu and philopshy. Francois Kwaku-Dongo is an Ivory Coast-born culinary pro who gained international prominence in 1991 as executive chef at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago in West Hollywood. “We’re fortunate to have him,” says Nes Jaffre. “He’s brought his own philosphy and vision to the inn. He’s all about nature and nurture.”

The activity in the kitchen has spawned plans for remaking other areas around Roger Sherman, with its lovely rolling lawn and great location just a half mile from the center of the town of New Canaan.

Updates to begin soon include the addition of vegetable and herb gardens for the chef, the expansion of the main dining room and a light makeover for the seventeen guest rooms, including new bathrooms, smart TVs and faster WiFi. “When you have a 250-yearold property, it always needs renovation,” says Jaffre. “But we don’t want to change the property so much that it’s unrecognizable. It’s been in existence for hundreds of years; it’s a historic landmark and one of the crown jewels of New Canaan. Guests will still find chocolates in their room at night and heated scones in the morning.

We’re modern, but we’re still homey.”

BEST ROOM “I love room 22, the honeymoon suite,” says Nes. “It is one of our deluxe suites, but you don’t have to be on your honeymoon to enjoy it.”

WE GOT THE BEAT The food is a major draw at Roger Sherman, but live music on the weekends also pulls in a crowd. The musician from New Jersey is popular with guests who say he does Paul Simon songs better than New Canaan resident Paul Simon.

SECRET SPACE “Not many people know about our wine room,” says Nes. “It’s beautiful and seats up to thirtyfive people for private events like birthdays and anniversaries.”

The historic inn combines old-world charm with modern luxuries and firstclass dining.

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EVENING OF ART, WINE & JAZZ SERIES Join us in the lobby for wine tasting by Pera Wines & an art exhibit!

SEPTEMBER

20 Bobby McFerrin: Circlesongs

Ten-time Grammy Award winner best known for his a cappella hit “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!”

27 An Evening with Pat Metheny

with Linda May Han Oh, Antonio Sanchez & Gwilym Simcock

Twenty-time Grammy Award winner and 2018 NEA Jazz Master recipient!

OCTOBER

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7 Jane Monheit

Grammy Award-nominated jazz and pop vocalist!

11 Lucky Chops

Opening Act: Funky Dawgz Brass Band The high-energy, brassy funk band known for their viral videos!

15 Pink Martini

Crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop!

25th Annual Benefit

Golf Outing Monday, September 17, 2018

The Country Club of Fairfield

DECEMBER

19 Glenn Miller Orchestra: In the Christmas Mood

A night of Big Band holiday favorites!

APRIL

28 In the Mood:

A 1940s Musical Revue

25th Anniversary Silver Celebration Tour A nostalgic Big Band musical revue featuring singers, dancers, period costumes & the String of Pearls Orchestra!

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH 11AM UNTIL 2PM HYATT REGENCY GREENWICH FASHION SHOW: AKRIS PRESENTED BY RICHARDS

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Join your peers for Carver’s 5th Annual Golf Classic.

We welcome wedding announcements together with candid photographs.

Weddings should have a current New Canaan, Darien or Rowayton family connection and must be submitted within three months of the wedding day.

Regretfully, we are unable to run every wedding submitted.

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Tickets now on sale and include EVERYTHING! Yummy food from COWABUNGA * NEW HAVEN PIZZA TRUCK * SPUDS YOUR WAY * TACO PACIFICO * Adult beverages from HORSENECK WINES & LIQUOR * Refreshments from CAFFE BON * JUICY JUICE SPLASHERS ORGANIC * RISE BREWING CO * Live music from BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ * RUSTY GEAR * SONGS FOR SEEDS * Activities HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES * BUNGEE TRAMPOLINES * PETTING ZOO * PONY RIDES * MAZE * SOCCER WITH ALDWIN * ARTS & CRAFTS * and more!

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A retro evening of fun and fundraising!

Thursday, October 11, 2018 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

The Landing 232 Harbor Drive Stamford

Visit bartlettarboretum.org/flowerpower for tickets and sponsorship information.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ARTS & ANTIQUES Bruce Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Drew Klotz Kinetic Sculpture . . . . 66

AUTOMOTIVE KARL Chevrolet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

BUILDING & HOME IMPROVEMENT American Frameless . . . . . . . . . . 29 Austin Patterson Disston Architects . . . . . . . . . 57 Neil Hauck Architects . . . . . . Cover 3 Robert A. Cardello Architecture + Design . . . . . . . 31 Wadia Associates . . . . . . Cover 2, 77

BUSINESS & FINANCE Bankwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Cummings & Lockwood LLC . . . . . 57 Davidson, Dawson & Clark LLP . . . 69 People's United Advisors . . . . . . . 53

DECORATING & HOME FURNISHINGS The Linen Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Melissa Graham & Co . . . . . . . . . 51

EDUCATION & CHILDREN Berkshire School . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy of Connecticut . . . . . 98 Carnegie Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Children's School . . . . . . . . 106 Greens Farms Academy . . . . . . . 102 Greenwich Country Day School . . . 97 Independent School Open Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 King School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 New Canaan Country School . . . . 105 St. Luke's School . . . . . . . . . 81, 101

ENTERTAINMENT 95.9, The Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 The Ridgefield Playhouse . . . . . . 130 Westport Country Playhouse/ Man of La Mancha . . . . . . . . . 35

EVENTS 17th Annual Gala for Pacific House . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 25th Annual Benefit Golf Outing . . 130 A-list Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens/ Flower Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Best of the Gold Coast Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Best of the Gold Coast Online Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Breast Cancer Alliance Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show . . . 131 Breast Cancer Alliance Go For Pink! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Carver's 5th Annual Golf Classic . . 132 Darien's 3rd Annual Best Bartender . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Education and Hope 20th Anniversary Gala . . . . . . 107 Experience Greenwich Week to Benefit Think Greenwich . . . 134 Grace Farms Foundation Annual Benefit . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Greenwich Land Trust Go Wild! . . . 133 Hope for Haiti Harvesting Hope Celebration . . . . . . . . . 128 Light a Fire 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 New Canaan Library's 11th Annual Literary Luncheon featuring Jennifer Egan . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 NYCWFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Paint the Town Pink . . . . . . . . . . 127 Person-To-Person 50 Years of Transforming Lives Gala . . . . . 126 Stamford Health Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2018 . . . . . . . . 128 Walk to End Alzheimer's . . . . . . . 126 William Raveis Ride + Walk . . . . . . 49

FASHION

Helen Ainson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Mitchells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3 Roundabout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

FOOD, CATERING & LODGING

55 Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Blantyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Cava Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 76 Harvest Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Ocean House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Palmer's Darien . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Roost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Scena Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 87 SIPSTIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Sundown Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood . . . . . . . . . 50

The Water's Edge at Giovanni's . . 8, 9 Weekapaug Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

HEALTH & BEAUTY

A.M.I Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Family & Cosmetic Dentistry of Wilton LLC/Dr. Felipe Ordonez . . 63 Josh Fink, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Lanphier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Memorial Sloan Kettering Physicians at Norwalk Hospital . . . . . . . . . 17 New Canaan Podiatry, LLC . . . . . . 82 ONS Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Specialists . . . . . 22 OrthoConnecticut/ Coastal Orthopedics . . . . . . 33, 89 Paul D. Harbottle, D.D.S. . . . . . . . 49 Salon Kiklo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Stamford Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Waveny Home Healthcare/ Waveny at Home/Waveny's Adult Day Program . . . . . . . . . 38 Western Connecticut Health Network . . . . . . . . . . . 37

JEWELRY

David Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Lux Bond & Green . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 New Canaan Fine Jewelers . . . . . . . . 5, Cover 4 Rolex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 4

LANDSCAPING, NURSERY & FLORISTS

Stems & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

REAL ESTATE

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/ NetJets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Halstead Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Sigg Team William Raveis Real Estate . . . . . . . . . 80 William Pitt/Sotheby's International Realty . . . . . . . . . 21 William Raveis . . . . . . . . . 11, 74, 75

REAL ESTATE, DESTNATION

Corcoran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Dataw Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

MISCELLANEOUS

Big Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Darien Nature Center . . . . . . . . 106 Westy Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . 63 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 NEW CANAAN•DARIEN

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Don’t Miss This

SEPT/OCT 2018

FAMILY

Norwalk Boat Show Grab the best deals possible on the newest yachts, cruisers, fishing boats and marine accessories at this in-water event.

Attendees can do some kayaking, take a boating lesson with a seasoned captain, grab a free boat ride and see a touch-a-boat event for the kids. Norwalk Cove Marina, 48 Calf Pasture Beach Rd., East Norwalk. boatshownorwalk.com

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Bottoms Up

FALL FUN

Thursday, September 27

Join New Canaan-Darien Magazine from 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. at Grove Street Plaza in downtown Darien for cocktails, food, music and fun while you vote for your favorite drink as top local mixologists compete for the title of Darien’s Best Bartender. newcanaandarienmag.com

Harvest Festival Sample some of the best local beer, wine and food at this annual event. Tickets are $75; 7 p.m. — 10 p.m., New Canaan Nature Center, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan newcanaannature.org

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SEPT Sun. 2 FAMILY

Ladrigan Swim Races & Family Fun Day Get in on the swimming races on the Sound before gathering for games of tug-of-war, egg toss and a pieeating contest. Hosted by the Rowayton Civic Association.

Bayley Beach, Pine Point Rd., Rowayton, rowaytoncurrents.com

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Fri. 7 – Sun. 9 FAMILY

Oyster Festival Grab tickets for the Norwalk Seaport Association’s annual fest. This year’s event will feature performances by former Journey lead vocalist Steve Augeri, Jimmy Kenny and The Pirate Beach Band and others. Don’t miss the food, rides, crafts and fun. Norwalk Veteran’s Memorial Park, Seaview Ave., Norwalk, seaport.org

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Sun. 16 BENEFIT

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Go for a scenic twomile walk through coastal Norwalk while supporting a great cause. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk. act.alz.org

Sun. 16 BENEFIT

Darien Road Race Register for the fivemile or one-and-a-

half-mile fun run at this annual race. At the finish line, take part in games, browse sponsor booths and place a bid in the silent auction before an awards ceremony. The event is sponsored by Newport Academy, Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Specialists and TooherFerraris Insurance Group, among others.

All proceeds benefit The Community Fund of Darien’s local nonprofits and initiatives. Pear Tree Point Beach, Darien, communityfunddarien.org

FALL FUN

Oktoberfest Head to the Rowayton Civic Association’s annual fundraiser for a festive evening of German food, drinks and music. Guests in lederhosen and dirndl are encouraged.

Rowayton Community Center, 33 Highland Ave., Rowayton rowaytoncurrents.com

Sat. 13 BENEFIT

Plates With Purpose Enjoy cocktails and a farm-to-table feast

curated by local chefs Luke Veneer from Elm, Christian Petroni of Fortina, Dan Sabia of Jessup Hall and Tommy Juliano of ON20 while helping to end childhood hunger. The event will be held at a soon-to-benamed private residence in New Canaan from 6:30 p.m. — 10:30 p.m. fillingintheblanks.org

Sat. 13

CHILDREN

Pumpkin Carnival Grab some food, head to the rides and games at this Halloweenthemed event to support Tokeneke Elementary School. 7 Old Farm Rd., Darien tokenekepto.com

Sat. 20 FALL FUN

Fireside Save the date for cocktails, dinner, music and bonfire fun at the Darien Nature Center, 7 p.m. — 11 p.m., 120 Brookside Rd., Darien dariennaturecenter.org

Sun. 21 FAMILY

Halloween Celebration A parade, hay maze, pony rides and a haunted house are just a few of the fun things happening at the RCA event. 33 Highland Ave., Rowayton rowaytoncurrents.com

Sun. 28 FAMILY

Halloween Parade One of New Canaan’s most popular events, this parade is led by the Old Faithful Antique Fire Truck. Show up on Elm in costume and trickor-treat at local shops. newcanaanchamber.com

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