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BUZZ A Step Ahead; Health Report: Vaping Madness DO Visit Pound Ridge

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And just like that, we invite you to join us in embracing the season of fun and easy living starting now. Simply turn to pg. 72, where you will find a reinvented Best of the Gold Coast (BOGC) package that will undoubtedly tempt you to hit the streets to enjoy all the great restaurants, recent openings, trending boutiques and up-to-the-minute beauty, fitness and family services you voted the best in our region.

Why now? Because this year we are bringing to you the results of our popular readers’ poll one issue early. This way, on top of enticing you to give into your spring fever, you have more time before Labor Day to enjoy what the winners have to offer. Because this is the fifteenth anniversary of BOGC, we are calling this campaign the Summer of Gold, capped by our always exciting BOGC party— new suprises planned there, too—which was moved up to May 30 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, a new venue.

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you, too! Aside from those who scored a BOGC nod, in our Best of Stamford section we call out—and raise a glass to—all of our city’s winners. We also turn to scenesters for their take on what to eat, drink and wear, and how to improve your outdoor workout this season of sun. With so much to enjoy around every corner, your guide to summer fun just got much longer.

In this issue, we also celebrate Kathleen Silard (see pg. 66), who last fall was named the new president and CEO of Stamford Health, the non-profit system that includes Stamford Hospital. The former COO and first woman to lead the 123-year-old institution joined Stamford Hospital in 2003 and subsequently led the efforts to build the new facility, which opened in 2016. Today Silard, who began her career as a registered nurse, is laser-focused on supporting the hospital’s status as the only independent non-profit hospital in Fairfield County. At a time when providing healthcare has never been more complicated, she has a plan. And it is her story, background and strategic vision that bode well for the future of patient care and community medicine.

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just the right party dress. Along with her sisters—Danna Lane and Corinne Chapman—the trio’s shop, with its racks of gowns that range from the simply elegant to over-the-top confections, is designed to create the perfect fit for customers of all ages, shapes and sizes.

All three grew up in the garment business under the careful tutelage of their mother, whose name presaged her ultimate career. Mia Needle, who retired a few years ago, was known among her customers to possess an almost preternatural ability to spot a fashion trend and perfectly match a dress to its wearer. This talent, which the Needle daughters have inherited, helped grow her business from her own Stamford living room, above: Sisters Corinne Chapman, Danna Lane and Monica Needle, owners of A Step Ahead on High Ridge Road, glam it up with their mother Mia Needle (seated), the shop’s founder. through several small boutiques, to its current generous quarters just south of the Merritt Parkway.

“Our mother is a force,” says Corinne as she scrolls through her phone for images of the matriarch as a young woman—a beauty, and of course, perfectly FASHION-SAVVY SISTERS SHARE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE IN THE BUSINESS dressed. “She was named for her OF HELPING PARTYGOERS FIND THE PERFECT DRESS FOR ANY OCCASION grandmother, who ran successful by judy ostrow businesses in Berlin from the late nineteenth century into the twentieth. When my greathether it’s a spring gala, a Stamford women have headed to prom or the wedding of High Ridge Road to find the answer grandmother’s husband left her with eight children, she ran someone special, a formal to their quest. occasion means it’s dress-up time. But “We dress women for milestones,” several enterprises, including since most of us do not own a closet says Monica Needle, who is one in a lingerie shop and restaurant. full of ball gowns, and our go-to little a team of three women who co-own Even though my mother was trained to be a teacher, and taught black dress just doesn’t always make A STEP AHEAD, a boutique that for a while, fashion and business the cut for a special event, shopping since the mid-’90s has become a is in order. For nearly a generation, destination for women looking for were in her DNA.”

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ll fashion is cyclical,” says Danna Lane as she moves through the racks at A Step Ahead, pointing out the latest trends, styles, cuts and labels.

When asked about age-appropriate looks, she demurs. “Just because you’re a certain age doesn’t necessarily have to eliminate a particular style. Alterations can make a dress that some might perceive as ‘young’ look just

right on a woman who is a couple of decades older. We can add and subtract features with our custom tailoring so that a color, fabric or silhouette you love will work for you. If tailoring won’t do it, we’ve probably got something that works even better.

“It’s important to try things on, even when you’re not sure about a style or color. You may be pleasantly surprised.” ­—JO

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These are popular, showing up as trim or placed asymmetrically on a gown.

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Ball gowns featuring full, floor-length skirts with a large circumference, are a top style right now.

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The one-shoulder look is trending.

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“Scuba” material— wrinkle-free, shapeholding and thicker than many dress materials but not heavy—has a bit of spandex and maintains a smooth silhouette. Glitter fabrics are also showing up in many designs.

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Look for more delicate, intricate beadwork. Appliqué is also more delicate, and used effectively on sheer fabric.

COLOR

“Vibrant colors are back,” says Danna.

“And this year, we’re seeing some beautiful green gowns—many of our manufacturers are showing emerald and other shades in a variety of styles and lengths.”

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Danna adds: “[Our mother] was always into clothes, and was a boutique shopper, so growing up, we were always dressed on trend. She has this amazing eye.”

This ability to put a look together for her customers won Mia a spot in Vogue magazine’s list of top boutiques in her early years of retail sales.

For more than two decades, the Needle family has developed and edited their business to focus on the formalwear category.

Their range of inventory and ability to offer custom alterations is a big draw. The on-premises tailoring team makes it possible for a customer to not only trim a hem or modify a bodice, but also completely change a neckline or add sleeves, so that the wearer is totally comfortable with her look.

“We’ve dressed women for the Oscars and Grammys, and at this point, thousands of young women for prom,” says Danna. “Our specialty is making every woman look—and feel—her absolute best.” A Step Ahead, which Corinne named when she and her mother were brainstorming at the kitchen table, speaks not only to the Needles’ stylish dresses, but also to their way of doing business. It was the first area shop to keep track of prom girls’ orders to ensure that no one else would show up at the dance in the same dress. It’s a practice it offers to this day.

“Everyone does that now,” says Danna. “But for us, doing this goes with our overall philosophy.

We want to provide every woman, from size 0 to 22, and from teen years to senior status, with a dress that makes her feel wonderful. Each of our customers deserves to feel special and in command for her most important occasions.”

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That trend is worrisome to Fairfield County health experts, who point out that because most vaping products—especially ultra-popular JUULs—contain high doses of nicotine, kids are getting hooked on a substance that can pave the way for future addictive behaviors.

“The problem with teens is that they often see [vaping] as a cleaner, safer alternative to smoking,” says Dr. Christopher Iannuzzi, medical director of radiation oncology and chair of the oncology department at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. “The products have these appealing flavors and coupled with the idea that [they

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are] safe, it’s easy for even the smartest kids to think it’s okay to do.”

Yet there’s nothing safe, clean or smart about inhaling nicotine vapors. Dr. Michael Bernstein, associate director of pulmonary medicine at Stamford Hospital, points to research that suggests that vaping is a “gateway habit” that can ultimately lead kids to smoke regular cigarettes.

Along with Dr. Iannuzzi, he also points out that vaping products

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A few subtle clues that might indicate your child is vaping

OTHER STRANGE SYMPTOMS These include mouth wounds, bad headaches or an unusual cough.

BEHAVIORAL CHANGES Nicotine alters mood and attention span, says Dr. Iannuzzi. Slipping grades or comments from teachers about diminished classroom focus could be warnings. Dr. Bernstein adds nicotine is a stimulant that makes kids hyper. Ask yourself, “Are they fidgety? Do they frequently go outside the way someone might do to have a cigarette?”

“VAPER’S TONGUE” Vaping diminishes the taste buds. Watch if kids are reaching for the salt shaker more or opting for spicier food choices.

EXTREME THIRST Propylene glycol, one of the chemicals in e-cigarette delivery systems, is dehydrating. Vapers may crave more fluids.

FREQUENT ILLNESS Dr. Bernstein says vapers of any age tend to have more infections and pneumonias.

NOSEBLEEDS Vaping tends to dry out the nasal passages.

are saturated in chemicals that pose additional potential risks. “The idea that you are breathing in something soaked in formaldehyde into your lungs can’t have good long-term health outcomes,” says Dr. Bernstein.

Vaping is also challenging for the most vigilant parent to detect because it’s a habit that can be easily concealed. “You can’t really smell it; it can be incredibly hard to know if your kid is doing this,” says Dr. Bernstein.

CAFFEINE AVOIDANCE Note if your kid had a Starbucks or cola habit they’ve recently ditched. Vapers often develop an unusual aversion to caffeine.

UNFAMILIAR EQUIPMENT E-cigarettes do not look like your old-school butt. They are made in assorted shapes and sizes—the latest generation is typically made with stainless steel—and come in parts, including USB drives, atomizers, heads, chargers and small containers (called pods) that contain e-juice.

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When discussing the dangers of vaping with teens, delivery is key. The doctors— Dr. Iannuzzi is the parent of teens—suggest a straightforward approach.

BE HONEST ABOUT ADDICTION “Have an honest conversation about the health effects and what it could lead to in the future,” says Dr. Iannuzzi. “The one thing I would really stress is addiction, the idea that this is a gateway habit that has its own harmful effects and could lead to other unhealthy habits.”

SPELL OUT THE HEALTH RISKS Dr. Bernstein stresses the “clear-andpresent-danger” approach. “You can have a conversation with kids about drinking and driving where we all know it’s dangerous and people die from it,” he says. “While the consequences of vaping are not that immediate, the addiction aspect is. And that’s where people get into trouble”

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hile parents of today’s adolescents can pat themselves on the back for raising a generation of kids who shun cigarettes, too many teens are still getting hooked on nicotine by using e-cigarettes or vaping.

Last December, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that a record 37 percent of high school seniors had vaped in the last twelve months, one of the biggest and most disturbing increases ever reported in its annual Monitoring the Future survey of teens. Other research suggests some 16 percent of middle and high school students now regularly vape.

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f you haven’t been to Pound Ridge lately, we are quite sure you’re missing out. You won’t find a Starbucks, or even a movie theater in Scott’s Corners, but what you will discover is dozens of small businesses, their friendly owners and some great food in this charming hamlet in Westchester County.

You’ll see old friends: Pauline Dora ran DESIGN SOLUTIONS in New Canaan for twenty-four years before moving here last September, and JUL SALON DAY SPA recently opened a second location here.

You’ll make plenty of new

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has been around since 1953, but not in its current sleek and newly rebuilt version. A boutique/gourmet grocer with a gift shop and eating area, it’s the anchor store at the square, a new development where DESIGN SOLUTIONS, a pharmacy, and Kiwi the bronze sculpture, are also located.

Further down Westchester Avenue, park your car. To the right, you’ll find KAHLO, opened by owner Tami McCarthy, who needed a storefront for her all-natural line of skincare products. Her stock celebrates artisans and makers, both local

friends too, since everyone you meet is warm, accommodating and willing to chat. Don’t take our word for it. Head up north and check it out on your own.

Begin your tour a mile from the Connecticut border at THE WINE CONNECTION, where you can pick owner Max Marinucci’s brain. His love of wine equals his desire to educate his customers. Offerings start at $12.99; Saturday tastings begin at 1 p.m. And be sure to check out the half-priced bottles by the front door.

Drive west to THE MARKET at Pound Ridge Square, which

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and global, catering to those seeking a holistic lifestyle. Her inventory also includes products for the body, your clothing and the home.

Lisa Miller’s THE COTTAGE displays an eclectic mix of vintage, artisan and new. We found CorningWare, 1960’s American Tourister luggage, gently loved Golden Books, albums, furniture and candles.

Obviously, browsing is required.

At BOOKSY GALORE, new books greet you but further exploration reveals old and vintage treasures that cry, “read me.” There’s even an overflowing

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Beer. Wine. Repeat.” And that’s exactly what THE KITCHEN TABLE delivers, plus top-notch food for daytime noshing.

Raw, gluten- and dairy-free products fill the shelves at HEALING HOME FOODS. Even nuts and seeds are soaked and sprouted. Not an artificial flavor, color or preservative anywhere.

Keep walking to NORTH STAR RESTAURANT, where you can meet friends for dinner.

Order the strip or cauliflower steak; you can’t go wrong either way. Stay for live music on Thursday nights.

Cross the street to PLUM PLUMS CHEESE, where owner Gayle Martin has made this the place for charcuterie, artisan jams, crackers, oils and vinegars and, of course, cheese. Taste some Prairie Breeze cheddar from Iowa, a top-seller that is sharp, tangy and seriously delicious.

CHUBBY’S HARDWARE has been here for thirty-five years, and reliably stocks just about everything you want a hardware store to carry.

Back in your car, head over to the colossal POUND RIDGE NURSERY & GARDEN CENTER to stock up on your favorite annuals; across the street is the Jean-Georges Vongerichten-owned INN AT POUND RIDGE, where farm-totable cuisine is the star.

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But not to worry, hoodies are still frowned upon in the dining room, and you won’t be forced to schedule your spa treatment by app. Lovers of the property will be pleased to know that the baronial touches (the estate was designed to look like a Scottish castle) remain: stained-glass windows, gold chandeliers, original fireplaces and all. The updates focused on the things that really needed updating. The dizzying décor of toile upon toile topped with fussy pillows and canopy beds is a thing of the past. The dried-flower bouquets and dressers piled with bric-a-brac have disappeared and the new décor is modern yet “has a respect for the past, with an eye to the future” says David Pupo, longtime staff member and director of

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• Though guests now tap an iPad for room service, orders are still delivered by butler.

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The eight guest rooms in the Manor House have long been known by their names: The Laurel Suite, The Crimson Suite and so on.

Though the names remain on the doors, the website has given them more mundane monikers such as “Standard King Manor.”

But don’t be fooled—no two suites are alike.

Furnishings were individually chosen for each room, some sleek and some bright and cheery. The rooms feature original fireplaces, and most have soaking tubs. The Carriage House, with its eleven rooms, has also been completely reimagined as have the four standalone cottages, one of which was designed and decorated by Serena and Lily.

The spa is still in the “Potting Shed,” one of the original buildings that predates the Manor House, but is now a true luxury retreat. Guests

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BUBBLES Blantyre is home to the first Dom Pérignon Champagne Salon in the U.S. The Dom Salon stores over 10,000 bottles and serves exclusive specialty vintages, including Vintage Trinity, Dom Pérignon 2006, P2 Vintage 2000 and Rosé 2005. And a real rarity, guests can order Dom by the glass for $45 and a half glass for $25, but why would someone do that to themselves?

• The famous book collection—4,500 tomes in all—is still on-property, though many can be found in the Music Room, which really serves as a quiet retreat.

Many more are spread throughout guest rooms and reading nooks.

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And there is now food service from the brand new H2O café.

Though much has changed at Blantyre, much, too, remains the same. A drive up the gravel path reveals the grand estate that was the first to be given the coveted Relais & Châteaux membership status in the U.S.; a team of efficient footmen greet visitors, whisking luggage to rooms while guests are offered a glass of champagne; check-in is handled in the guest room, no waiting in a lobby line. Room rates start at $435 per night, plus taxes and fees. Children under sixteen are not permitted. Savvy guests book through Virtuoso or Relais & Châteaux for room upgrades and amenities.

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DESIGNER TIPS / Dining Room “Because this dining room is the first room you see when passing through the foyer, we wanted it to make a big statement,” Ferguson says. “The yellow silk drapes pop against the neutral walls and literally glow in the afternoon sun and feel warm and inviting at night.”

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In a home with average ceiling heights, utilize a graphic wallpaper that is subtle yet draws the eye upward. Here, a classic example from Farrow & Ball.

2 DETAILS above: High-quality cabinets and fixtures are key elements in the kitchen. bottom right: A vintage credenza was made new again with lacquered paint and brass fixtures.

DESIGNER TIPS / Kitchen “Go for timeless materials and high-quality cabinetry and fixtures,” Ferguson stressed.

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Add color and detail with furnishings that make sense for how you use the space.

A fun vintage credenza like the one here was lacquered to add a punch of

personality, but it also serves as a place to drop keys and store things like winter hats and gloves.

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F.I.S.H. Mom can be an armchair chef at this bright, contemporary and sophisticated restaurant on Bedford Street. She can start with the Colossal Shrimp Cocktail, four big beauties over ice. Lettuce wraps, seared swordfish, slaw and chopped peanuts and ginger sauce will make the rest of the family happy. The signature Naked Fish lets Mom choose the type of fish, cooking method, sauce and sides. We recommend the George’s Bank Scallops, pan-seared with mango-avocado salsa and haricots verts. Bloody Marys are a specialty here. With six on the menu, she can choose from the classic Original Bloody to the creative Pineapple Habanero.

can have a side of Bernaise sauce, spinach gratin and whipped potatoes. The wine list features Californian and European vintages, and the staff can help him choose the right Cab. And since you’re splurging, why not have the French toast for dessert?

CASK REPUBLIC The beer list here is deep, evolving and curated to present the best in local, regional, American and international brews. Adding buzz to this contemporary American tavern is a menu that takes a craft approach to comfort food, using local, seasonal ingredients in dishes with global influences. In June, Dad can sip a light, crisp saison, choosing from local, regional or classic Belgian. Saisons, with their notes of citrus and spice, pair well with a star of Cask’s Saturday and Sunday buffet, the Breakfast Burger, a house-blend of short ribs, brisket and sirloin, grilled, topped with a sharp cheddar, smoked bacon, onion jam and a fried egg and avocado, all on an English muffin. Say no more. Dad’s in.

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PRIME There’s affluence at Prime, which overlooks a harbor filled with recreational boats. The menu is high-end, with contemporary surf and turf. So why not start with sushi? The Green Lotus is an avocado-wrapped present, which reveals layers of spicy tuna, lump crab and Asian pear. The star of the menu is the porterhouse steak, dry-aged for twenty-one days, seared and cooked to Dad’s liking. He

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PATISSERIE SALZBURG New to Harbor Point, this outlet of the venerable Patisserie Salzburg of Rye, specializes in European-style tortes and tarts, multilayered wonders of light cakes, airy mousses, fresh fruit, whipped cream, jams and

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Since moving to larger digs on Atlantic Street, there’s a lot more seating at this busy, lively and loud ode to sports TV and baseball legend (and Stamford native) Bobby Valentine.

TV screens, flashing colorful sports and action, are everywhere you look, and upstairs booths have private screens. The menu is all American bar food, wings, nachos and burgers. Pace yourselves: The portions are large and shareable.

gelées. But this being May, when strawberries are in season, try the strawberry mousse torte, layers of moist vanilla cake, light strawberry mousse and strawberry gelée. If she loves chocolate, try the chocolate mocha torte, layers of deep-cocoa cake, mocha mousse and raspberry jam. There’s only thirty seats inside, and an outside patio, but you can take your cake across the street to the boardwalk and have a picnic. Patisserie Salzburg also serves European and Mediterranean dishes for lunch.

above: Peter Chang’s specialty Peking Duck is served with light pancakes, vegetables and sauces.

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TABOULI GRILL There’s no reason to miss meat at this cheerful, friendly Mediterranean spot in Bulls Head Plaza. It’s on the menu in kabobs and shawarma. Yet diner’s eyes are caught by fresh, bright, healthy dishes like Greek, Morrocan or Israeli salads, Israeli Nachos with a yogurt dipping sauce and vegetarian “chopped liver,” black-eyed peas, walnuts and hard-boiled eggs, showered with caramelized onions on crisp herbed pita triangles. Even hummus gets a special treatment here, served with pine nuts and other toppings. Desserts are worth saving room for. Chef Judy Roll specializes in American cakes, cookies and bars, including lemon bars, and chocolate devil’s food. The rich, creamy, sesame halvah ice cream is a specialty.

Since opening outside the mall last October, Peter Chang has earned a reputation for its Peking Duck, a ceremoniously presented platter of glistening, mahogany, crispskinned duck served with light, see-through pancakes, and bowls of vegetables and sauces.

Waiters will show you how it’s done; they add slices of rich, roasted duck and crisp (de-fatted) skin to a bed of thin-sliced leeks and cucumbers, flavor them with contrasting sweet and savory sauces, and wrap it all up in the pancakes. Start the meal with a big puffy poori and dumplings for the table. The house-made wrappers are tender and light.

Soup dumplings are served in a spoon of clear broth filled with ground pork. There are so many choices here, you may want to celebrate Dad here, too.

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HALF FULL BREWERY, LOCK CITY BREWING CO. & FORTINA Show up with a cooler full of cans from Half Full Brewery, including Bright Blonde pale ale and June seasonal Bee Englightened honey kolsch. Or pick up some growlers of fresh, seasonal beer at Lock City Brewing. Then send your sibling out for a Fortina Classic Margherita. Fortina also specializes in odes to New York pizzas—the San Gennaro topped with sweet sausage, peppers and onions, “The Original” Famous Rays with marinara, shredded mozzarella and oregano, and the Spicy Bobby Lupo with mozzarella, arabiatta sauce, chili honey, sesame, basil and ricotta.

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OPTION 1 Sake: Shichi Hon Yari, Junmai The Seven Spearsmen Eats: Vegetable tempura selection with scallion soy sauce and white miso aioli Why: The sake delivers crisp, creamy umami flavors with good acidity and earthy mushroom aromas. The acidity cuts the fat of the fried tempura.

OPTION 2 Sake: The One with the Clocks, Joto, Daiginjo Eats: Ten-piece sushi nigiri or sashimi Why: A super premium Honjozo with a delicate aroma, this sake is light, dry and crisp, and is perfect for delicate flavored nigiri or sashimi.

OPTION 3 Sake: Marumoto’s Hou Hou, Sparkling Sake Blue Clouds Eats: Matcha chocolate cake or soft serve ice cream Why: This sake is fermented a second time in the bottle in the traditional méthode champenoise. Its soft bubbles, creamy texture and appealing sweetness cuts the richness of the desserts. S

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mericans are sipping a lot more sake these days. As imports from Japan continue to rise, artisanal rice wine makers are springing up anywhere from Oregon to Brooklyn. “Sake enhances the food and the experience,” says Chef Brian Lewis of OKO in Westport. “Sake doesn’t fight with food; it embraces it.”

Why not be part of this new imbibing trend? According to Tony Pham, chef and owner of Mecha in Fairfield and South Norwalk, you can begin exploring by ordering a flight of sake, which will allow you to distinguish sake’s clean, smooth textures, and varying flavors of fruit and flowers. Keep that in mind when you make a reservation. →

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here was a time when I could impress people by telling them the first concert I ever attended was in high school and it featured The Band. (Aww, thank you! The secret is sunscreen and wide-brim hats.) But truth be told, I saw them in 1985, when the group reformed without guitarist/ songwriter Robbie Robertson, not in 1974 when it was backing Bob Dylan. And it definitely wasn’t at Woodstock; it was at The Palace Theatre in Stamford. I have the ticket stub that proves it.

I wish I had stubs from all the concerts my wife, Rhonda, and I took our kids to when they were younger. Most were at outdoor street fairs or food festivals. That’s how they first saw honky-tonk legend Delbert McClinton and alt-country faves The Old 97’s

In the ensuing years, Megan would fall under the spell of the “hot” tween/teen act of the moment while Calvin drifted toward sports, so live entertainment became more of a divide-and-conquer affair.

The ladies would go to see Miley Cyrus; the gents would check out a monster truck rally. The gals, One Direction; the guys, WWE Main Event wrestling.

We may not have been happy with the ticket prices, but we were respectively happy with our choices. Honestly.

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(both my children are native Texans so they were raised on the locals). Unfortunately, all there was to show for the price of admission for those shows was an ink stamp to the back of the hand.

It wouldn’t look good for us as parents if our kids still had those souvenirs. I do have some photos, though. They prove Megan once bounced around to “My Sharona” when a reunited The Knack played a car dealership outside of Dallas, and Calvin, still in a baby carrier, was hypnotized by the country/surf stylings of Southern Culture on the Skids. I’m sure the future dates they bring home will enjoy looking at them.

The sharing of our musical experiences has sadly been fewer and further between since we moved back to my hometown of Stamford. Early on, we attended a couple of Alive@Five shows in Columbus Park, but those proved too chaotic. Especially the last one. This is when, while helping the kids out of their car seats, Rhonda discovered someone had forgotten to put on pants. Note: It was not me, and that incident is not the reason the children are no longer allowed at Alive@ Five. I also can’t forget us going to a few of those “live action” musical versions of kiddie TV shows at the Palace and nearby Westchester Civic Center but, boy, I’d really like to.

earlier this year when the four of us agreed to spend a Friday night together at a tour stop of the country/pop band Old Dominion. Mohegan Sun casino, concerned my blackjack fanatic of a wife hadn’t blown a stack of cash at the tables in some time, enticed her back with a free overnight stay and complimentary seats to the show.

With Calvin having rediscovered his country roots in recent years and, as a result, bringing us all along for the ride, it turned out to be a perfect fit. And this time I do have a ticket stub to prove it. S

top left: Megan and proud dad with Mary Huff, bass player of the band Southern Culture on the Skids. above: The family gathers together for an Old Dominion concert at Mohegan Sun, a rare joint musical experience.

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Phil and Griffin’s marriage was officiated by their friend Marianne Erena at bartaco in Westport. Guests enjoyed tacos, a warmly lit balcony and heartfelt vows exchanged between the couple.

Griffin is the son of Webster Craig Parsons of Highlands, North Carolina, and Anne Parsons of Orlando, Florida. He attended Kent State University and received his bachelor of fine arts degree in musical theater. Phil is the son of Phil and Josephine Socci of Stamford and West Palm Beach, Florida. He earned a bachelor of science degree in sociology from Northeastern University, and went on to receive his master’s in social work from Boston College. He is a licensed therapist in Norwalk. The couple resides in Stamford. »

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amie and Will swiped right. After connecting through Tinder in 2013, the two met at the Crab Shell in Stamford for their first date soon after. They’ve been together ever since.

On a trip to the Cranberry Festival in Nantucket in October of 2017, Will surprised his wife-to-be by popping the question on Madaket Beach, just a stone’s throw from her family’s summer house. Better yet, Will’s parents surprised them on the island to celebrate the announcement.

Jamie and Mark were married at St. Luke’s Parish in Darien where Will, as a child, had been actively involved in the church’s youth group. The reception followed at the Belle Haven Club in Greenwich, where the couple danced blissfully through the night in the company of family and friends.

Jamie is the daughter of Scott and Jennifer Anderson of Westport. She received a B.S. degree in physiology and neurobiology from the University of Connecticut, and a master’s degree in biochemistry and neuropharmacology from Drexel College of Medicine. She is a healthcare analyst at Remedy Partners in Norwalk.

Mark is the son of Mark and Joan Bergen of Rowayton.

He graduated with a B.A. degree in political science from Gettysburg College, and works in wealth management for Parametric Risk Advisors in Westport.

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Festivities continued two days later during an evening reception, where more than 120 guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and tours of the site. The weekend commemoration culminated with the Farmhouse Festival, which welcomed more than 3,200 families for a day of crafts, music and educational programming. S

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Building the Next Generation of Woman Leaders

LEGACY OF

Leadership LUNCHEON Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Racquel Oden

Kathleen Silard

Managing Director, Northeast Division JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

President and CEO Stamford Health

Courage, Confidence, and Character Award: Scarlett Lewis

Woodway Country Club, Darien, CT 11:00 a.m. Registration, Silent Auction, and Reception 12:00 p.m. Luncheon and Awards Ceremony

Founder and Chief Movement Officer Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement

Tickets, event details, and sponsorship information is available online at gsofct.org.

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Please join us for the inaugural event supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® in our area

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After leading the effort to build the new hospital, KATHLEEN SILARD, who began her career as a registered nurse, takes the helm at Stamford Health as president and CEO, and shares how she plans to meet the challenges posed by the state of modern healthcare

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hile Kathleen Silard was leading the team that was tasked to get the new $450 million Stamford Hospital off the ground, her to-do list included crisscrossing the country to visit other newly constructed hospitals. The trips, which Silard took with a team of doctors, nurses and former patients in tow, were intended to pinpoint what worked and—just as critically—what did not work in these new modern facilities.

“It was a gutsy move for us to build a new

hospital, so getting it right was important,” says Silard, who last fall was named the president and CEO of Stamford Health, the non-profit health system that includes Stamford Hospital and Stamford Health Medical Group.

Silard began her career forty years ago as a registered nurse in the pediatric and neonatal intensive care unit at New York City’s Albert Einstein Hospital. So it stands to reason that on her rounds of these other hospitals, she viewed their layouts through the lens of a clinician who cares about her colleagues and patients.

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GOALS & OBJECTIVES

LOOKING AHEAD

Kathleen Silard sets her sights on the future of Stamford Hospital with a strategic plan that supports patients and staff

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While Silard is focused on keeping Stamford Health independent, she says going it alone requires forging strong alliances. “I want us to remain independent, but [to] do that by being the most trusted healthcare partner we can be for our patients,” she says.

“We already have a dominant market share, but I think the way you keep that is by promoting value and trust that you are providing the best possible healthcare.”

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The chance to work in the new Stamford Hospital has become its own kind of signing bonus for top physician recruits, says Silard. “You have exceptional doctors—truly the best of the best—who are excited about working in this stateof-the-art facility.”

The new CEO adds that the benefit of living in the greater Stamford area has helped recruitment efforts, too. “We have so much to offer and certainly, that’s been a real selling point when talking to [medical talent] about the benefits of coming here.”

Silard is eager to expand her role in supporting local philanthropies. She is a member of the leadership council and a former board member of the Greenwich YWCA. She serves on the boards of the Business Council of Fairfield County and Stamford’s Cradle to Career, and is involved with the Stamford Museum & Nature Center.

She’s deeply engaged with Vita Health and Wellness, which supports initiatives to help residents of Stamford’s West Side to live the healthiest lives possible.

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RESPECT PATIENTS AS CONSUMERS Silard knows that Stamford Hospital isn’t a patient’s only local healthcare choice, so she wants to foster a culture that champions consumer experience and ease of access. “We’ll be focused more on technology and how we can better use it to make life better for our patients,” she says.

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STRENGTHEN THE DOCTOR-HOSPITAL RELATIONSHIP

1 Kathleen Silard (fourth from left) with members of the Stamford Health leadership at the topping-off ceremony for the new Stamford Hospital in 2014 2 Robert K. Steel, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) board member; Kathleen Silard; Lou Shapiro, president and CEO of HSS 3 Silard welcomes guests to the Paint the Town Pink Girlfriends Luncheon last fall. 4 The Silard family: Eddie, Chris, Kathleen, Brian and Andrew.

With more than 700 affiliated physicians and 140 members in the hospital’s own medical group, Silard wants to forge bonds with its dedicated docs. “They are critical to all the services we provide, and listening to them and finding new ways to support them is really important to me,” she says. stamfordmag.com

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Consider the patient rooms in a shiny new hospital somewhere in the western part of the U.S. that Silard prefers not to identify.

She grimaces while describing what-werethey-thinking room designs that included supply cabinets tucked in remote corners far from patients’ bedsides. “So every time a nurse needs something, they’ve got to leave the patient,” she says, pointing to the farthest corner of her office on Stamford Hospital’s West Side campus to make her point. “I mean you shouldn’t do that to the nurse, but you should never do that to the patient.”

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atients and their wellbeing come up a lot when speaking with Silard.

As the first registered nurse and woman to lead Stamford Hospital as its chief executive, getting things right for anyone confined to a hospital bed seems to be a calling. “The way I look at it, no one wants to be in the hospital because that usually means they’re very sick,” she says. “So, a big part of my job is to make sure that the experience of being in the hospital is as good as it can possibly be for that patient.”

While it’s noteworthy that the longtime Greenwich resident is the first woman to lead the 123-year-old hospital, it’s Silard’s nursing credentials—even though it’s been decades since she wore nurses’ scrubs—that friends and colleagues mention most when describing the long list of skills and talents that landed her in the C-suite of the city’s largest employer.

“The nurse has never left Kathy,” says Liz Concordia, her friend and president and CEO of University of Colorado Health, a network of hospitals based in the Rocky Mountain state.

“Kathy has never taken her focus off what’s best for the patient. She’s never looked at healthcare as just a business, but as a mission and a passion. And that’s a big part of what’s behind where she is today.”

Silard was the unanimous choice of Stamford Health’s twelve-member board to replace Brian Grissler, who retired in October 2018 after serving as its president and CEO since 2001.

“I think what we saw in Kathy is someone who commands great respect, who’s decisive, transparent and above all, a true team player,” says Dr. Mark DeWaele, a New Canaan dentist who serves as chairman of Stamford Health’s board of directors. “It’s rare to find all the qualities she possesses in a single individual.

The fact that she’s a clinician who can also

talk the talk with a wide variety of people in the hospital and understands the dynamics of patient care only made her a stronger candidate.”

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Westchester County. “I learned a lot about medical practice management, but I missed the patients I saw daily in the hospital, and all the activity,” she says. So she returned to hospital administration at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey, as its COO and executive vice president.

ilard joined Stamford Hospital in 2003 as its COO after a long career in healthcare administration that began at Albert Einstein. It oining the hospital as a COO sixteen was there that a nursing mentor who was years ago was a welcome homepursuing a degree in healthcare administration coming for Silard, who had settled encouraged her to consider responsibilities in Greenwich with Eddie, her busibeyond the patient floor. nessman husband of thirty-seven years and At the time, thinking beyond a tradia fellow City Islander. Silard was juggling her tional nursing role was a stretch. “I’m from executive duties with the role of hockey mom an era when women’s most obvious career to her three (now adult) sons while commuting paths were still teaching or nursing,” says more than an hour each way to New Jersey.

Silard, who grew up in City Island, New “The truth is, I was missing things,” says York, and was raised by a family of teachers.

Silard. “My boys were in school. They had “But I think from the second grade I thought nursing was how I would go. I liked science. It “Kathy has never taken her focus made sense.” off what’s best for the patient.

The demands of caring She’s never looked at healthcare as for children and infants in a busy, urban hospital just a business, but as a mission and like Albert Einstein was a a passion. And that’s a big part of challenge she embraced. what’s behind where she is today.”

“My first patients were really sick little kids,” —liz concordia, president and ceo, university of colorado health she recalls. “They had serious illnesses, and a lot of them had just had their sports and activities and I wanted to be some heavy-duty surgeries, things like kidney more involved in their lives. I also wanted to be transplants. They were going through a lot, yet more involved in the community where I lived. the thing about them that was so inspiring was That’s a hard thing to do when you’re spending how incredibly resilient they were.” so much time in the car just to get back and As much as she loved her patients, Silard forth to work.” became intrigued about the work that went Concordia, who worked with Silard at St. on behind the scenes to make it possible to Joseph’s and considers her a mentor, says her care for them. “To me, the hospital was like former colleague was a role model for working this great big puzzle and I was interested in executive parents.

“She’s very bright, diligent seeing how it all worked. I asked a lot of quesand incredibly efficient.

She gets to the point. tions. And the more I learned, the more I Meetings begin and end on time and she has wanted to know.” a clear vision of what she wants to get accomAfter getting an advanced degree in plished.

One of the many reasons I admired healthcare administration at Iona College, her was it was always clear that her family and Silard pursued roles that took her away children were very important to her and she from direct patient care. She left pediatric never apologized for that.

Yet she always took nursing to become executive director of the time to be an advocate and mentor to her clinical operations at Albert Einstein, then colleagues. ” went on to become executive director of Silard’s tenure at Stamford Hospital evenMontefiore Medical Group, a large medical tually became a sort of on-the-job tryout for practice that today employs more than CEO when she was tasked with leading the one hundred doctors in the Bronx and

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left: Silard relaxes in her new corner office at Stamford Hospital.

efforts to build the new hospital, which opened in 2016. Its modern amenities include a Level Two trauma center, a dedicated pediatric emergency department, a helipad, thirteen football-field-sized floors and 180 private patient rooms.

“While [building the new facility] was an enormous team effort, Kathy was the lynchpin,” says Dr. DeWaele. “She brought it all in on time and under budget. It’s part of the tremendous legacy of work she’s done to get where she is.”

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s she settled in to chat about her vision for Stamford Health not long after her promotion was announced in October, Silard reflected on the unique opportunity she had to help build the hospital she now leads. “So much has changed in the [healthcare] marketplace since we made that bold decision to build,” she says. “I feel very lucky that we were able to give this community this modern, stateof-the art hospital, but, honestly, you probably won’t see something like this happen again in Fairfield County, or our state, for a long, long time.”

That’s because Silard has assumed the hospital’s helm at a time when the business of providing healthcare has probably never

been more competitive, complicated or ripe for disruption. “There are so many challenges for any non-profit hospital,” she says. Among them are skyrocketing costs of healthcare, which make it daunting even for those who are insured to pay for medical services and burdensome high deductibles. Then there are the recent changes in the structure of Medicare reimbursements, which Silard predicts could negatively impact the hospital’s balance sheet.

Another cost burden: the state’s high hospital taxes, which Stamford Health has intensely lobbied against. “The bottom line is that we must grow and adapt to deal with all those things,” she says.

Before she assumed her new role, the hospital’s board gave Silard some serious homework: drafting a strategic plan for its future. “Even though it was something I had never done before, it was an experience I ultimately welcomed because it gave me the chance to dig deep and really think about the future,” she says.

Some of Silard’s objectives (see sidebar on pg. 68) grew out of that planning. They include maintaining Stamford’s status as the lone, independent not-for-profit hospital in Fairfield County. (Rivals Greenwich, Norwalk and Bridgeport hospitals and St. Vincent’s Medical stamfordmag.com

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Center are part of various larger healthcare networks.) “I think one way to do this is to continue to focus on strategic partnerships,” says Silard. Case in point are the affiliations Stamford Health has formed in the last several years with the Hospital for Special Surgery and the Dana-Farber Brigham and Women’s Cancer Care Collaborative, as well as a teaching partnership with the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. “We want to be the most trusted healthcare partner in the market,” she says. “And I think we can do that by staying independent, while forging strong alliances with respected leaders in their fields.”

There’s still a lot to do. Though her schedule is dominated by lots of meetings, she ventures out in the hospital whenever possible to take the pulse of what’s going on around her. Her frequent “rounds” are prompted by a desire to stay in touch and promote teamwork. Dr. DeWaele observes: “A lot of CEOs can be insular and tend to prefer staying in the corner office. She’s the opposite.”

Silard explains: “At my core, I’m a people person and I like to connect. And the people who are taking care of our patients are pretty important. If there’s something wrong or there’s a shortage of something, I want to hear about it.

Of course, I want to hear the good stuff, too. I’ll never say we’re perfect, but we should strive to get things right, or as close to right as possible.”

One thing she’s been hearing on these listening tours has surprised her. It’s the verbal thumbs-up she’s been getting from staff, often female nurses and doctors, who want to celebrate her historic promotion. “At first it shocked me,” says Silard, who makes it clear the CEO role wasn’t something she sought to break through any real or imagined glass ceiling at Stamford Health. “It wasn’t in my [thinking] at all, so it surprised me how much it seemed to matter to other people. So when they tell me they are happy or proud, I do appreciate it. But I hope that what I’ve achieved just inspires the many talented women—and also the men—I work with to think outside the box about their own careers.”

Silard pauses to add one anecdote: She did receive one congratulatory phone call from Marna Borgstrom, the CEO and president of Yale New Haven Health Services and Yale New Haven Hospital, the first woman to lead a Connecticut hospital and healthcare system.

What did she say? Silard grins. “She said, ‘I’m so glad there are two of us now.’” S

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Savor the rewards of dining out and on-the-go eats in Fairfield County

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raving comfort food, a bit of heat, the bite of spice or a wild fusion flavor to snap your taste buds to attention? Fairfield County is for foodies who have a taste for both high cuisine and street eats. The chefs at new restaurants and favorite eateries prepped fresh ingredients and fired up the burners to win over Gold Coasters’ appetite for the best.

Furong chicken hot pot, a mild option for the heat averse

RESTAURANTS

203-817-0700; restaurantprime.com

New Restaurant Brick Walk Tavern 1275 Post Rd., Fairfield, 475-888-9966; brickwalktavern.com

490 Summer St., Stamford, 203-569-6250; eosgreekcuisine.com

REGIONAL SPECIALTIES

Best Service Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s Darien 2748 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-325-9979; watersedgeatgiovannis.com

American Milestone 2 Georgetown Rd., Redding, 203-587-1700; milestonect.com

Indian Coromandel Cuisine of India 68 Broad St., Stamford, 203-964-1010 | 25 Old Kings Hwy. N., Darien, 203-6621213 | 17 Pease Ave., Southport, 203-259-1213; see all locations at coromandelcuisine.com

Creative Menu The Perfect Provenance 47 Arch St., Greenwich, 203-900-1131; theperfectprovenance.com

Asian Fusion Mecha Noodle Bar 116 Washington St., S. Norwalk, 203-295-8718; 1215 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-8222; mechanoodlebar.com

Hotel Restaurant Artisan Southport 275 Old Post Rd., Southport, 203-307-4222; artisansouthport.com

BRICK WALK TAVERN BY NOAH FECKS; PETER CHANG BY KYLE NORTON

Outdoor Dining Washington Prime 141 Washington St., Norwalk, 203-857-1314; washingtonprimect.com Special Occasion/Date Night Prime Restaurant 78 Southfield Ave., Stamford,

Italian Café Silvium 371 Shippan Ave., Stamford, 203-324-1651; cafesilviumct.com Japanese Kawa Ni 19 Bridge Square, Westport, 203-557-8775; kawaniwestport.com

Chinese Peter Chang 230 Tresser Blvd., Stamford, 203-323-7117; peterchangct.com

Latin American Brasitas 954 East Main St., Stamford, 203-323-3176 | 430 Main Ave., Norwalk, 203-354-7329; brasitas.com

French Le Penguin 61 Lewis St., Greenwich, 203-717-1200 | 7 Sconset Sq., Westport, 203-557-6432; lepenguinbistro.com

Mediterranean Mediterraneo 366 Greenwich Ave.,

Greek EOS Greek Cuisine

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Peter Chang, winner of best Chinese cuisine, picks Szechuan dishes to sample now.

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FIRST TIME? NO PROBLEM Try the Bamboo Style Fish, lightly breaded flounder seasoned with cumin and Szechuan spices.

Vegetarians should try the Mapo Tofu, a traditional spicy dish that pairs well with rice.

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avern food gets a boastful upgrade at Brick Walk Tavern. This new restaurant offers all of the necessary hospitality of a classic tavern and serves as a hub of the community (it’s a prime spot for meet-ups, family dinners, first dates and business meetings), but its food is beyond standard tavern fare. Consider the Maine lobster, shrimp and bay scallops with English peas, potatoes, leeks and tomatoes in a puff-pastry shell.

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You can’t go wrong with prawns with vermicelli, three pepper chicken or cumin lamb chop. For those feeling brave, the beef with vermicelli hot pot features flank steak served with bok choy in a steaming, spicy broth.

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CAFE 47 AT THE PERFECT PROVENANCE WINNER OF BEST CREATIVE MENU

“Inspired by our shop’s retailexhibitions, which change seasonally, CafĂŠ 47 complements the sensory experience. Dishes include starters, salads, soups, sandwiches, entrees and desserts prepared with locally sourced, organic ingredients.â€?

LISA LORI, owner

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AS SUMMER HEATS UP, YOU’LL WANT TO DUCK INTO A RESTAURANT WITH THE WINNING COMBO OF SERIOUS FOOD SKILLS, SERVICE AND DESIGN. HERE ARE THREE TO START:

LE PENGUIN WINNER OF BEST FRENCH CUISINE

“Either Greenwich or Westport, Le Penguin brings you the best in French fare like moules frites, tartare de boeuf, coq au vin or this classic—the tarte aux tomates rĂ´ties in a spicy tomato sauce—all in a gorgeous bistro setting.â€?

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ake a great impression on that someone special by heading to Prime.

Along with its regular greats, such as many splendid sushi offerings and its dry-aged Wagyu strip, this restaurant also loves to flex its special-events muscles.

Look for special wine dinners with creative menus; $45 Sunday Night Price Fixe with such crowd-pleasers as crab cakes and Wellington; and for wine-lovers, “Exclusive Sip� on the first Friday of each month. With beautiful views, expertly prepared dishes, free-flowing wine choices and more, romance is in the air.

The fresh and contemporary design at Prime Restaurant sets the stage for a memorable meal.

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Bacon and eggs takes a big leap forward at The Granola Bar with wraps and toasts with your favorites, like feta and avocado

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hether you follow the adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day or you just enjoy breakfast food, you can dig into a meal that is healthy, delicious and easy. Head to The Granola Bar, where the menu would make both your nutritionist and your foodie best friend equally happy. Blueberry chia parfait, avocado toast with jalapeño pesto and cotija, and the packed breakfast burrito are among the many yummy choices. Just add freshly brewed coffee or tea to enjoy an easy start to a well-fueled day.

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Greenwich, 203-629-4747  |  353 Main Ave., Norwalk, 203-229-0000; zhospitalitygroup.com Mexican Tequila Revolucion 1851 Post Rd., Fairfield, 475-888-9841; tequilarevolucionff.com Spanish Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar 222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-348-4800  |  515 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-854-5600  |  4180 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-255-0800; barcelonawinebar.com Thai Little Thai Kitchen 21 St. Roch Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-2972  |  4 West Ave., Darien,

Burritos & Bowls Chipotle Mexican Grill 340 Grasmere Ave., Fairfield, 203-255-7665; chipotle.com

203-662-0038; littlethaikitchen.com

COMFORT FOOD

French Fries Five Guys 1221 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-817-0141 |  420 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-840-120  |  534 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-557-4250  | 340 Grasmere Ave., Fairfield, 203-254-3238; all locations at fiveguys.com

Bagels Liz Sue Bagels 63 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-323-4611   |  120 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk, 203-849-1322; lizsuebagelsinc.com

Frozen Yogurt 16 Handles 219 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-817-0707  |  1300 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-9841; 16handles.com

Breakfast Food The Granola Bar 41 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-883-5220 |  700 Canal St., Stamford, 203-883-0304   |  275 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-349-5202 | 1876 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-692-4311; thegranolabarct.com

Hamburgers Flipside Burgers & Bar 1125 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-8233; flipsiderestaurant.com

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Liz Sue, winner of best bagels, honors delicious food traditions.

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Don’t “fix� what’s not broken.

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The Candy Popper Burger with cream cheese, candied bacon and carrot-jalapeĂąo slaw on a pretzel bun

Your regular order will never let you down, but sometimes you do want to change things up. Try a new combo of bagel and flavor of cream cheese or other topping.

FLIPSIDE BURGERS & BAR WINNER OF BEST HAMBURGERS

“Our burgers are voted the best because our fresh meat is hand-packed daily, paired with a custom-baked bun and all the toppings you can imagine! There is a burger for everyone.�

MIKE BAFFA owner

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BEYOND BAGELS Bagels dominate at Liz Sue, but you’ll also find sandwiches, enormous pizza slices, salads, specialty cream cheese options, cookies and plenty more.

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GOLDEN ADVICE

Mecha Noodle Bar, winner of best noodle bar, knows there’s a noodle for every taste.

Hot Dogs Super Duper Weenie 306 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-334-3647; superduperweenie.com

203-847-6022; letiziaspizza.com Ribs/Barbecue Walrus + Carpenter 2895 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, 203-333-2733; walruscarpenterct.com

Ice Cream/Gelato Milkcraft 1215 Post Rd., Fairfield, 475-888-9091; milkcraftca.com

Seafood The Restaurant (a.k.a. The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood) 89 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 203-866-4488; rowaytonseafood.com

Mac & Cheese LobsterCraft 1891 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-5350; lobstercraft.com

Steak Washington Prime 141 Washington St., Norwalk, 203-857-1314; washingtonprimect.com

Noodle Bar Mecha Noodle Bar 116 Washington St., S. Norwalk, 203-295-8718; 1215 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-8222; mechanoodlebar.com

Spicy Miso Ramen Braised pork belly, wood ear mushrooms, scallions and togarashi chili oil

Sushi Pink Sumo 4 Church Ln., Westport, 203-557-8080; pinksumoct.com

Pizza Letizia’s Pizza 666 Main Ave., Norwalk,

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SEAFOOD LOVERS The Pho Shore is stocked with shrimp, calamari and fishcake, and garlic. Add on greens and there’s plenty of flavor for your taste buds to swim in.

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CARNIVORES Tame your hangry mood with the satisfying Pho Tia with beef slices or Pho King with fermented bean short ribs. To either one, add brisket and marrow oil.

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VEGETARIANS The Kinoko Vegetarian ramen is an earthy mix of mushroom dashi, shiitake salad, king trumpet and shio kombu. Add greens and tofu to feel at one with the world.

THE RESTAURANT AT ROWAYTON SEAFOOD WINNER OF BEST SEAFOOD

“I’m looking forward to the poached salmon dish with olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh seasonal ingredients, like heirloom tomatoes and avocado. Good for you, good for the soul.�

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Tacos bartaco 20 Wilton Rd., Westport, 203-222-8226  |  222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-323-8226; bartaco.com Tapas Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar 222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-348-4800  |  515 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-854-5600  |  4180 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-255-0800; barcelonawinebar.com

CASUAL SPOTS Bar Dining Little Pub 531 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147  |  26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122  |  2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567; littlepub.com

MECHA NOODLE BAR AND CONROY, CONTRIBUTED; ROWAYTON SEAFOOD PLATTER BY JULIE BIDWELL; LITTLE PUB BY GUS CANTAVERO

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ittle Pub has “little” in its name, but the popular spot won big this year. It has a way of thinking big, too— multiple locations, impressive menu, a well-stocked bar and live music that will knock your socks off. If you’re looking for an upscale pub without the attitude, stop by.

Whether you’re here to rehydrate with a Palm Belgian Amber Ale, fill up with a Dragon Roll Burrito (sesame-crusted ahi tuna with fried brown rice, avocado and ginger pickles) or hear the likes of Griff Anthony perform, you win.

The Jamburger is a half pound of fresh-ground, hand-packed Angus beef topped with roasted garlic cream cheese, jalapeños, and fresh bacon jam.

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Brunch Walrus + Carpenter 2895 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, 203-333-2733; walruscarpenterct.com Café/Bistro Capriccio Café 189 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-356-9819; capriccio-cafe.com Coffee Shop Lorca 125 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-504-2847  |  160 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-930-2401; lorcacoffeebar.com Deli Rye Ridge Deli 1087 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-322-5333  |  159 Main St., Westport, 203-557-8280; ryeridgedeli.com Diner Post Road Diner 312 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk, 203-866-9777; prdfamily.com Family-Friendly Restaurant Chips Family Restaurant 525 Tunxis Hill Cut Off, Fairfield, 203-332-3370  |  see all locations at chipsrestaurants.com Food Truck Hapa hapafoodtruck.com

GREEN & TONIC WINNER OF BEST JUICE BAR

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Smoothies in a rainbow of colors and flavors, including Green Guru, the sweet and tart Berry Garcia, and, in the background, AB&J for a sweet treat

hew! It’s heating up outside. Refresh at Green & Tonic, a plant-based café. With a vibe of pure sunshine, it offers feel-good/real-good food and healthy drink choices. Consider, for example, a superfood or fruit smoothie, a green juice, aloe juice or Fire Cider Shot (whoosh!).

Along with a variety of fruit and vegetable juices, you’ll find a selection of fresh-made, dairyfree, gluten-free wraps, bowls, salads, bars and more to keep you fired up for your day.

Juice Bar Green & Tonic 7 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob, 203-869-1376  |  85 Railroad Ave., Greenwich, 203-844-0220  |  1098 Post Rd., Darien, 203-656-1036  |  5 Burtis Ave., New Canaan, 203-920-1395 | 17 Jesup Rd., Westport, 203-557-6392; greenandtonic.com Lunch Spot Little Pub 531 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147  |  26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122  |  2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567; littlepub.com Vegetarian The Lime Restaurant 168 Main St., Norwalk,

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GREEN & TONIC BY EMILY WATSON

Take turns taking turns.

The iconic design and legendary handling of a Porsche. All with enough room for f ive. The hardest decision won’t be when you drive it. But rather, who gets to. Porsche. There is no substitute.

The new Cayenne.

Sportscar Together.

Porsche Greenwich 241 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich CT 06830 (203) 869-8900 PorscheGreenwich.com

Š2018 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of traffic laws at all times.

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Attention Best of Winners!

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Permission to Humblebrag.

You won Best Of. Now frame it.

Brand New Best Of Plaque.

Think of it as a thank you to your voters.

ORDER NOW at thatsgreatnews.com/goldcoast2019 Choose from six new designs.

CONGRATULATIONS again on being a 2019 winner!

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WASHINGTON PRIME

ROB MOSS partner/president

“Good food and service are a must, but the relationship guests have with our team is what makes people think, Let’s go see Scott or Amanda or Pablo at WP and have some fun.�

203-846-9240; limerestaurant.com

MARKETS + MORE

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Bakery + Desserts DiMare Pastry Shop 1245 East Putnam Ave., Riverside, 203-637-4781  |  12 Largo Dr. S., Stamford, 203-967-2253; dimarepastry.com

Post Rd., Darien, 203-2029473  |  1835 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-255-9331; fjordfishmarket.com

15 North Main St., Norwalk, 203-956-7243; theblindrhino.com Girls’ Night Out Molto 1215 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-8288; pizzeriamolto.com

Gourmet Grocery + Gourmet To-Go Palmer’s Market 264 Heights Rd., Darien, 203-655-2077; palmersdarien.com

Butcher Shop Darien Butcher Shop 13 Grove St., Darien, 203-202-9664; darienbutchershop.com Candy Store Saugatuck Sweets 575 Riverside Ave., Westport, 203-642-4615  |  28 Reef Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-8550

Liquor Store Putnam & Vine 39 E. Elm St., Greenwich, 203-869-6008; putnamandvine.com

Microbrewery Half Full Brewery 43 Homestead Ave., Stamford, 203-658-3631; halffullbrewery.com

Caterer Marcia Selden Catering & Events 65 Research Dr., Stamford, 203-353-8000; marciaselden.com

Wine Shop Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market 2094 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-259-4692; harryswine.com

Chocolate Shop Le Rouge Chocolates by Aarti 190 Main St., Westport, 203-293-6106; lerougebyaarti.com

Outdoor Bar + Singles Scene (Under 35) Sign of the Whale 6 Harbor Point Rd., Stamford, 203-883-8282; signofthewhalect.com

BAR BOASTS

Fish Market Fjord Fish Market 158 East Putnam Ave.,
 Cos Cob, 203- 661-5006  |  22 East Ave., New Canaan, 203-966-2200  |  1015 Boston

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Margaritas bartaco 222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-323-8226  |  20 Wilton Rd., Westport, 203-222-8226; bartaco.com

Singles Scene (Over 35) The Spread 18 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-900-1887 |  70 N. Main St., Norwalk, 203-939-1111; thespreadsono.com

Beer Selection + Pub + Restaurant Bar Little Pub 531 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147  |  26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122  |  2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567; littlepub.com

Wine List Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar 222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-348-4800  |  515 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-854-5600  |  4180 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-255-0800; barcelonawinebar.com

Big Game Day The Blind Rhino

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Marianna Braganca of Barcelona, winner of best wine list, shares top wines for summer.

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Nucerro Gran Reserva offers all the notes you would crave from a Rioja—cedar, candied cherries and a touch of spice. Try the 2010 vintage, a great year for this Spanish wine.

Happy Hour Deal + Martinis Washington Prime 141 Washington St., Norwalk, 203-857-1314  |  19 Main St., Georgetown, 203-587-1488; washingtonprimect.com

Health Food Whole Foods Market 90 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-661-0631  |  150 Ledge Rd., Darien, 203-662-0577  |  399 Post Rd. W., Westport, 203-227-6858  |  350 Grasmere Ave., Fairfield, 203-319-9544; wholefoodsmarket.com

Cupcakes Forever Sweet Bakery 235 Main Ave., Norwalk, 203-9399600; foreversweetbakery.com

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WHITE Iniceri Abisso Catarratto is a certified organic white that is complex in flavor. You’ll taste intense minerality that accentuates its Sicilian roots.

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Lafage Miraflors is a medium bodied, layered, Provence-style rosĂŠ sourced from eightyyear-old vines planted near the Mediterranean.

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SHOP+STYLE

Fashion, home goods, wedding looks—the hunt is on

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hether setting up home, celebrating a wedding, heading to a big gala, entertaining a small circle of friends at home or just shopping for fun finds around town, the people of Fairfield County have good taste. Be in the know on the specialty shops that can help you express your unique style.

MARILYNN LIPTON BLOTNER co-owner

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FASHION

203-900-1131; theperfectprovenance.com

Accessories + Teen Fashion Apricot Lane 1499 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-9888; apricotlaneboutique.com

Eyewear Specs 1 Tokeneke Rd., Darien, 203-6563430 | 115 Post Rd., Westport, 203-226-8380 | 1555 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-372-7533

Children’s Clothes Splurge 39 Lewis St., Greenwich, 203-869-7600; splurgegifts.com Cocktail Attire Helen Ainson 1078 Post Rd., Darien, 203-655-9841; helenainson.com Consignment Double Exposure 1958 Post Rd., Darien, 203-655-8799 Department Store Lord & Taylor 110 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-327-6600 | 5065 Main St., Trumbull, 203-374-5700; lordandtaylor.com Designer Boutique The Perfect Provenance 47 Arch St., Greenwich,

Men’s Shoes Brooks Brothers 100 Greyrock Pl., Stamford, 203-359-2300 | 987 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-656-1825 | 136 Main St., Westport, 203-226-9893; brooksbrothers.com

Gala Black Tie Attire + Men’s Fashion + Women’s Fashion Mitchells/Richards 359 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-0551 | 670 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-5165; shop.mitchellstores.com

Swimwear Swim ‘N Surf 43 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-6351; swimnsurf.com

Jeans B Chic 78 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, 203-210-7037; bchicct.com

Women’s Shoes The Perfect Pair 14 Sanford St., Fairfield, 475-888-9628; theperfectpairct.com

Lingerie Soleil Toile 44 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-966-2887 | 24 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-454-8688; soleiltoile.com

JEWELRY

Makeup Boutique Bluemercury 254 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-863-0005 | 120 Main St., New Canaan, 203-972-7100 |

MITCHELLS/RICHARDS CONTRIBUTED IMAGES

1015 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-656-9660 | 57 Main St., Westport, 203-222-9222 | 62 Main St., Westport, 203-227-6900; bluemercury.com

Anniversary & Special Occasion Mitchells/Richards 359 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, →→

WINNER OF BEST MEN’S + WOMEN’S FASHION +

ANNIVERSARY & SPECIAL OCCASION

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or Fairfield County’s best-dressed, sister stores Mitchells in Westport and Richards in Greenwich are prime high-end-fashion hunting grounds. Here, stylish shoppers find well-made, high-quality, on-trend pieces from today’s top designers. Men and women rely on the stylists at these family-owned and -run stores to build perfect wardrobes.

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WINNER OF BEST LINGERIE

“We are thrilled to offer the luxury brand Skin.

It’s widely recognized for the use of soft, natural fabrics, organic cotton materials and sophisticated, versatile silhouettes.

The line incorporates items that can be worn to sleep, to lunch and to go from day to night.”

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LUX BOND & GREEN WINNER OF BEST JEWELRY BOUTIQUE

“As experts in gemology and diamonds with partnerships around the world, we find the most spectacular and beautiful diamonds at great prices. Our design team will create your perfect ring.�

JOHN GREEN, CEO

Add sparkle to your day with three choices from Lux Bond & Green.

SHINING MOMENT THE SUMMER SUN IS BRILLIANT AND BRIGHT—SO WHY NOT YOU, TOO? THESE THREE WINNING JEWELERS HELP YOU FLASH YOUR OWN CAPTIVATING SPARKLE.

Beautiful choices: Laser-Cut Diamond necklaces and a 14K Full-Cut Morganite and Enamel Ring

JL ROCKS FINE JEWELRY WINNER OF BEST ON-TREND JEWELRY

“The young working woman and the rural homemaker are layering minimal pieces worn during the day to the gym and easily transition to evening for the perfect date night look. A nod back to ’80s shine and Florentine in bands and cuffs are all on-point for spring. Rich enamel elements on rings and pendants are also staples in our jewelry wardrobe now.�

JAMIE CAMCHE, owner stamfordmag.com

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LUX BOND AND GREEN RINGS AND HEADSHOT, CONTRIBUTED; CAMCHE BY DEBRA SOMERVILLE; JL ROCKS JEWELRY BY JAMIE CAMCHE; MANFREDI WATCHES, CONTRIBUTED

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MANFREDI JEWELS WINNER OF BEST MEN’S AND WOMEN’S WATCHES

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ime is always on your side when you step inside Manfredi. So, who better to ask about the latest watch trends than longtime manager Robert Weintraub? “For ladies’ watches, Hermès is one of the most in demand. Many would be surprised that Hermès has a rich history of watchmaking dating back over eighty years. Their timeless classic designs can go from the office to an evening out. The Cape Cod is one of their iconic watches and has many variations and strap options,â€? says Weintraub. And for the guys? “In the under $5,000 range, the new Seamaster 300m, which was updated about a year ago, is the perfect all-around steel sport watch. It comes in three different dial colors on a bracelet or rubber strap.â€? For those who want to make an even bigger statement, Weintraub recommends the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Automatic. “It has become one of the most sought after men’s watches, especially the blue dial version. It comes with a bracelet, rubber strap and alligator strap as well as an interchangeable folding buckle, and it features a unique quick-release mechanism that allows you to change between them without the use of tools.â€?

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TUSK HOME + DESIGN WINNER OF BEST CONTEMPORARY FURNISHINGS + HOME ACCESSORIES BOUTIQUE

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oday’s interior design is all about knowing the rules—and when and how to break them to express your personal style. Judging by the votes, our readers are scoring finds at Tusk Home + Design.

Switch in new rugs, seating, mirrors, the perfect vase or that something special to renew your space. This one-stop shop also offers professional design services to help homeowners with style decisions, big and small.

PINK LEMON BLUE LIME WINNER OF BEST BABY STORE

“The perfect summer baby gift includes an adorable staple, such as a onesie or sleeper, topped off with a teether or lovie, like this cute ice cream teether.

It’s all-natural and smells like vanilla.�

Farmhouse table with modern edge and Edison linear chandelier

EVALINA ROGERS owner

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203-622-0551  |  670 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-5165; shop.mitchellstores.com Custom Design R. Hollander Master Goldsmith 154 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-363-2200; ringart.com Estate Peter Suchy 1137 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-327-0024; petersuchyjewelers.com Fine Betteridge 239 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-0124; betteridge.com Jewelry Boutique Lux Bond & Green 136 Main St., Westport, 203-227-1300; lbgreen.com

Men’s + Women’s Watches Manfredi Jewels 121 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-1414  |  72 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-966-8705; manfredijewels.com

203-847-2471; aitoro.com

On Trend JL Rocks 292 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-454-4541; jlrocks.com

Bookstore Barnes & Noble 1076 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-221-7955; barnesandnoble.com

HOME

China Hoagland’s of Greenwich 175 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-2127; hoaglands.com

Baby Store Pink Lemon Blue Lime 180 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-202-9994; pinklemonbluelime.com

Antiques/Vintage Store Found 147 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-594-7807; foundanddesign.com

Contemporary Furnishings + Home Accessories Boutique Tusk Home + Design 1375 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-319-0001; tuskhomeanddesign.com

Appliances Aitoro 401 Westport Ave., Norwalk,

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GOLDEN ADVICE

Lillian August, winner of best furniture store and rugs, on quality and style

JOHN WEISS COO

“It’s a very smart idea to see and feel before buying. Our rug department is incredibly knowledgeable and can tell you where and how our rugs were made.�

DAN WEISS AND JONH WEISS BY LORIN KLARIS; ALL OTHERS, CONTRIBUTED

FOUND WINNER OF BEST ANTIQUES/ VINTAGE STORE

“Our primary goal is to be a source of inspiration and creativity for our customers as well as the destination to find the perfect gift.�

DAN WEISS president and CEO

“Walking our 100,000-square-foot Design Center in Norwalk and seeing what styles you respond to can paint a good picture of your design aesthetic.�

CHRISTINE KEANE owner

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Furniture Store + Rugs Lillian August 26 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-489-3740  |  Warehouse at 47 John St., Stamford, 203-847-1596  |  Design Center at 32 Knight St., Norwalk, 203-847-3314  |  Annex at 85 Water St., South Norwalk, 203-838-0153; lillianaugust.com

Toy Store Darien Toy Box 1064 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-202-2992; darientoybox.com

Lighting Chloe Winston Lighting Design 68 Water St., Norwalk, 203-663-3768; chloewinstonlighting.com

Bicycle Shop Zane’s Cycles 1215 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-256-8735; zanes.com

Linens Fig Linens 66 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-8669; figlinensandhome.com

SPORTS GEAR

Fitness Wear Athleta 350 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-625-0129  |  103 Main St., Westport, 203-454-0011; athleta.gap.com

Luxury Imports Waterworks 23 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-7766; waterworks.com Outdoor Furniture Patio.com 600 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-869-3084  |  919 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-222-1620  |  975 Ethan Allen Hwy., Ridgefield, 203-431-9337; patio.com

WEDDINGS

136 Main St., Westport, 203-227-1300; lbgreen.com

Bridal Gowns + Bridesmaid Dress Boutique Marietta C. Designs 436 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-661-2171; mariettac.com

Wedding Invitations/ Stationery MK & T Design and Print 250 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-295-8211; mkatdesign.com

Menswear Mitchells/Richards 670 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-5165; shop.mitchellstores.com

Wedding Photographer Melani Lust Photography 203-454-5878; melanilustphotography.com

Wedding Cakes DiMare Pastry Shop 1245 East Putnam Ave., Riverside, 203-637-4781  |  12 Largo Dr. S., Stamford, 203-967-2253; dimarepastry.com

Wedding Planner Ashley Douglass Events 34 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 917-748-6281; ashleydouglassevents.com

Wedding Deejay Kunjan Collective 652 Glenbrook Rd., Stamford, 855-881-7700; kunjancollective.com

Golf Equipment Sterling Farms Golf Course 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, 203-461-9090; sterlingfarmsgc.com

Wedding Floral Design Flowers and Flowers by Adam Manjuck 876 Post Rd., Darien, 203-662-9666; flowersandflowers.com

Sports Gear Store Darien Sport Shop 1127 Post Rd., Darien, 203-655-2575; dariensport.com

Wedding Gifts Lux Bond & Green

Wedding Reception Venue Inn at Longshore 260 Compo Rd. S., Westport, 203-226-3316; innatlongshore.com Wedding Registry Crate & Barrel 1200 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-222-9500; crateandbarrel.com Wedding & Engagement Rings Betteridge 239 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-0124; betteridge.com

CHLOE WINSTON LIGHTING DESIGN

A stunning Robert Abbey light fixture at the Chloe Winston showroom

WINNER OF BEST LIGHTING

“Lighting is fashion—follow trends while keeping a finger on the pulse of what’s timeless. Blend the two and you’ll have the perfect piece!�

CANDACE PEREIRA owner

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY: BOB CAPAZZO, KRISTIN HYNES, MELANI LUST & MARSIN MOGIELSKI

PHOTOGRAPHY

VIDEOGRAPHY

SOCIAL MEDIA

Moffly Media is one of the leading providers of professional event photography and marketing services in Fairfield County.

We capture compelling, high-quality images of individuals and groups at meaningful events. With our wide range of capabilities from video to social media, Moffly will customize a marketing program that’s just right for you.

LEARN MORE! CONTACT KATHLEEN GODBOLD AT KATHLEEN.GODBOLD@MOFFLY.COM OR 203.571.1654

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Thank You!

To our sponsors, session speakers and everyone who helped to make our Women in the Know Networking Series such a success…

CHECK OUT PARTY PICS + VIDEO

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READERS’ PICKS A truly dazzling beauty: 5.24 carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring

BETTERIDGE WINNER OF BEST WEDDING & ENGAGEMENT RINGS

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Melani Lust, winner of best wedding photographer, on getting the camera to love you

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“Engagement rings are a special point of pride in our workshop. At Betteridge, we handcraft our engagement rings, customizing each setting to your diamond to maximize its beauty and to ensure the ring will be just as beautiful 100 years from now as it is today.�

FORMAL: CREATE A MOMENT Under cloudy skies at the bride’s Christmas Tree farm, Melani added colored gels on the light to make it look like the couple was bathed in warm sunshine. Then, she “asked the groom to come as close to kissing his bride as he could without kissing her.�

WIN BETTERIDGE COO

LET’S CELEBRATE

WHETHER EXCHANGING VOWS OR THROWING AN ANNIVERSARY PARTY AT HOME, PLENTY OF PROS CAN HELP YOU PREPARE FOR, AND ENJOY, THE SPECIAL MOMENT.

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CANDID: PUPPY LOVE

FLOWERS AND FLOWERS WINNER OF BEST WEDDING FLORAL DESIGN

“We’ve been celebrating the greatest love stories since we opened our doors. It’s easy to say that we love love and care about your wedding being the most special day of your life.�

ADAM MANJUCK owner

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“This moment evolved naturally, with Tucker looking so proud as his ‘parents’ turned to look at each other,� she says. “This ended up being one of my favorite images of the day!�

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SERVICES+TO DO’S Sure, “you’ve got this�—but no one said you couldn’t get help

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ello, highly successful people—we have great news: You don’t have to know how to do everything that it takes to run a house, prep for a power meeting, fit into those skinny jeans, take care of all the kids’ needs and so forth. You just need to know who to call for a bit of professional reinforcement—and now you’ve got the list.

PAMPERING

SALON BY TOM MCGOVERN; SUN ©UMB-O - STOCK.ADOBE.COM; HAIR ©SUBBOTINA ANNA - STOCK.ADOBE.COM; WATER ©DAWOOL - STOCK.ADOBE.COM

Blow Out/Updo + Color H Salon 2060 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-255-0798; hsaloncolorcutdesign.com Day Spa + Facial Lanphier Day Spa 20 West Ave., Darien, 203-656-4444; lanphierdayspa.com Family Hair Salon Johnny’s & Company 1950 Post Rd., Darien, 203-655-1188; johnnysandcompany.com Kids’ Haircuts Fairfield Barbershop 29 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield 203-255-1347 Makeup Application H Salon (Shealeen Worby) 2060 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-255-0798; hsaloncolorcutdesign.com

975 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-769-1171; toandfromails.com

203-322-8483; noblesalon.com

FITNESS

Massage Massage Mavens 203-340-2518; massagemavens.com

Barre The Bar Method 800 Post Rd., Darien, 203-202-7975; 25 Sylvan Rd. S., Westport, 203-557-6737; 85 Mill Plain Rd., Ste. V, Fairfield, 203-259-8825; barmethod.com

Men’s Hairstyling Jaafar Tazi 149 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-340-2525 | 80 Main St., Second Flr., New Canaan, 203-220-2212; jaafartazi.com

Boards & Boats Classes Downunder Kayaking 157 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 203-642-3660 | 155 Nearwater Ln., Darien | 575 Riverside Ave., Westport, 203-956-6217; downunderct.com

Spray Tan Zen Bronze 1081 East Putnam Ave., Riverside, 203-990-0209 | 231 Post Rd. W., Westport, 203-940-0667; zenbronze.com

Boutique Fitness Studio + HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Orangetheory Fitness 205 Main St., Norwalk, 203-883-6070 | 645 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-883-9262 | 525 Tunxis Hill Cut Off, Fairfield, 203-883-8220; see all locations at orangetheoryfitness.com

Waxing The Waxing Spot 420 Post Rd. W., Westport, 203-228-5118; thewaxingspot.com Women’s Hairstyling Noble Salon 848 High Ridge Rd., Stamford,

Mani/Pedi To and From

JAAFAR TAZI

GOLDEN ADVICE

Protecting yourself from the summer heat, beautifully

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NOBLE SALON Summer’s heat and sunlight can be harsh on your hair, but the stylists at Noble can revive and protect it with the right treatment, cut and blow-dry.

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Brighten your hair color with full or partial highlights, ombre or balayage or a full glaze at H Salon. Stylists can help you find the best shade for you.

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With salt at the beach and chlorine at the pool, your skin needs some love. Indulge in a hydrating treatment with therapeutic oils and a creamy body wrap.

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ORANGETHEORY FITNESS WINNER OF BEST BOUTIQUE FITNESS STUDIO + BEST HIIT

WESTPORT PILATES Winner of Best Pilates

SUMMERTIME SESSIONS

“Is there anything as appealing and healthy as a Pilates body? Heading into summer, there’s no better way to prepare your body and mind than with classical Pilates taught authentically.

Taught right, it works you inside and out.�

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You know how hard to push during each interval. “Orangetheory is a science-backed, technologytracked, coach-inspired, full-body, group HIIT workout designed to produce results from the inside out, giving people a longer, more vibrant life,� says Mark Molina, owner of multiple local studios.

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Crossfit Crossfit Stamford 75 Selleck St., Stamford, 203-569-2906; crossfitstamford.com Dance Fitness Intensity 490 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-833-7727; intensity.club Fitness Club Underground Fitness 473 Hope St., Stamford, 203-569-3640; undergroundfitnessct.com

LYDDY BY MARCELO TAPIA; ORANGETHEORY FITNESS BY MARK MOLINA; LORENZ, CONTRIBUTED: JOYRIDE AND MCBRIDE BY KYLE NORTON

Indoor Cycling JoyRide Studio 25 Old Kings Hwy. N. (Goodwives Shopping Center), Darien, 203-202-9712  |  1200 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-349-5454  |  3 Godfrey Pl., Wilton, 203-762-6122  |  62 Danbury

Rd., Ridgefield, 203-403-6874; joyridestudio.com

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Kids’ Fitness/ Sports Training Norwalk Academy of Dance 250 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-857-4445; norwalkdance.com

Auto Repair Shop BMW of Darien 140 Ledge Rd., Darien, 203-656-1804; bmwdarien.com

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GOLDEN ADVICE

Hit the gym for a beach-ready body.

Car Wash Splash Car Wash 203-324-5400; see all locations at splashcarwashes.com

Pilates Westport Pilates 420 Post Rd. W., Westport, 203-227-7969 | 1015 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-255-1246; westportpilates.com

Dog Groomer/Pet Spa Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel 184 Selleck St., Stamford, 203-973-7768; spotonvet.com

Yoga Connecticut Power Yoga 1372 Summer St., Stamford, 203-539-1852; ctpoweryoga.com

Dry Cleaners Fabricare Cleaners 312 Heights Rd., Darien, 203-655-3381 |  5 Holmes St., Norwalk, 203-229-0001  | 2130 Post Rd., Fairfield, →→

THE BAR METHOD Winner of Best Barre Studio

“Barre is the perfect head start to getting summer-ready. You’ll strengthen, tone and stretch muscles to prep for tennis, running or some other favorite activity.�

BRIDGET MCBRIDE co-owner

JOYRIDE WINNER OF BEST INDOOR CYCLING STUDIO

“Fitness needs to be challenging, engaging and fun.

When we created JoyRide, we wanted to create an inclusive community that provided a killer workout, had inspiring and friendly instructors and was a whole lot of a good time.�

CONNECTICUT POWER YOGA Winner of Best Yoga Studio

Fitness and fun ride together in the Darien location.

RHODIE LORENZ co-owner

“Yoga focuses on physical postures, meditations and self-inquiry while connecting to yourself through movement and breathing.�

AIMEE ELSNER co-owner

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203-256-2725; fabricarecleaners.net

BRUCE MUSEUM OF ART AND SCIENCE

Florist Hansen’s Flower Shop 1040 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-255-0461 hansensflowershop.com

WINNER OF BEST MUSEUM

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Garden Center Stew Leonard’s 100 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-847-7214; stewleonards.com Livery Service Rudy’s Executive Transportation 85 Old Long Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-609-8000; rudylimo.com Local Hotel Delamar Southport 275 Old Post Rd., Southport, 203-259-2800; delamar.com/southport above: A rendering of the sleek new entry at the Bruce. below: The new

science exhibits will take up all the gallery space of the current museum.

Pet Supplies/ Pet Clothing Choice Pet See all locations at choicepet.com Shoe Repair Westfair Shoe Repair 1783 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-259-5587 Storage Facility Westy Self Storage 80 Brownhouse Rd., Stamford  |  50 Keeler Ave., Norwalk  |  65 Danbury Rd., Wilton  |  2070 Kings Hwy., Fairfield, 855-212-1626; westy.com Tailor Ted the Tailor 2 Church St., Greenwich, 203-869-5699 Veterinarian Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel 184 Selleck St., Stamford, 203-973-7768; spotonvet.com

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LEVITT PAVILION WINNER OF BEST PERFORMING ARTS VENUE

CARLEIGH WELSH

BRUCE MUSEUM, CONTRIBUTED; WELSH BY GARVIN BURKE; MUSIC SCHOOL, CONTRIBUTED; STEPPING STONES, INSTAGRAM.COM/RACHEL_TOUSSAINT

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TRY IT / TUNE IN Art Classes Silvermine Arts Center 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan, 203-966-9700; silvermineart.org Art Gallery Flinn Gallery 101 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-7947; flinngallery.com Children’s Music Lessons + Music Lessons Fairfield | Trumbull School of Music 338 Commerce Dr., Fairfield, 203-690-1888; fairfieldschoolofmusic.org Children’s Parties Hands On Pottery 15 Tokeneke Rd., Darien, 203-656-3995 |  1700 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-319-1273; hopct.com Children’s Playground Compo Beach 60 Compo Beach Rd., Westport, westportct.gov/index.aspx? page=321

“The summer season will feature fifty free nights under the stars with award-winning and rising stars in music, dance, comedy, film and the beloved Melissa & Doug Children’s Series—all alongside the Saugatuck River.

A highlight will be a Stars-on-Tour special presentation of Our Native Daughters featuring Rhiannon Giddens, Allison Russell, Leyla McCalla and Amythyst Kiah on July 23.�

College Prep Courses Carnegie Prep 136 N. Old Stone Bridge Rd., Cos Cob, 203-352-3500; carnegieprep.com

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GOLDEN ADVICE

Fact: Kids enjoy learning when you make it fun.

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Museum for Children Stepping Stones Museum for Children 303 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-899-0606; steppingstonesmuseum.org

Cooking Classes AMG Catering & Events 203-227-5535 amgcatering.com

Nanny/Babysitting Services Nannies As Needed see all locations at nanniesasneeded.com

Language Classes German School of Connecticut Stamford Campus 381 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-548-0438; germanschoolct.org

Performing Arts Stamford Symphony 263 Tresser Blvd., Stamford, 203-325-1407; stamfordsymphony.org

Live Music Spot Fairfield Theatre Company 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, 203-259-1036; fairfieldtheatre.org

Performing Arts Venue Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Rd., Westport, 203-226-7600; levittpavilion.com

Local Cover Band The Short Bus theshortbusrocks.com

Radio Station AM - Local WICC wicc600.com

Local Rock Band Finster finstermusic.com

Radio Station FM - Local Star 99.9 star999.com

Museum Bruce Museum One Museum Dr., Greenwich, 203-869-0376; brucemuseum.org

Radio Station Personality The Anna & Raven Show/Star 99.9 star999.com

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OUR READERS CAST THEIR BALLOTS FOR THEIR FAVORITES IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY—AND, YES, WE EDITORS WERE IMPRESSED. BUT SOMETHING WAS MISSING…EDITORS’ PICKS! THESE ESSENTIAL EXTRAS ROUND OUT THE 2019 GUIDE TO THE SUMMER OF GOLD. PICK YOUR FUN!

ROCKING A PARTY BOAT

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TANGLED VINE

GLENGATE

Ahoy! Grab up to five of your closest friends, BYOB and take a scenic ride along Harbor Point on a Polynesian-style floating lounge. Why take life so seriously when there’s so much fun to be had? We suggest booking on Tiki Tuesdays, when a thirty-minute tour is only $25 per person, with a complimentary lei and cooler and ice for your favorite drinks.

Whenever you go this summer, you can trust Capt. John to show you the best local sights as your favorite tunes play and you let stress float away. captjohnstikitours.com

Summer was made for good friends, good times and good music. Get it all when you head out to see Tangled Vine. The band rocks Hawaii, Miami, San Francisco, Aruba, Boston, NYC and, lucky us, Fairfield County. They even find time to give back. They’ll be at The Pilot House Family Fun Day Fundraiser on May 4. They have also played for Make-A-Wish, Kids in Crisis, MasterCard, Bridgewater, Pfizer, PGA World Championship, Graham Capital Management and others. Do good or just a good time, let’s dance. tangledvine.com

Some of the best summer memories are made at home, gathered with friends and family for a pool party or dinner under the stars. If it’s time for a new or an upgraded pool, garden, outdoor kitchen or other essential, Glengate is on it. This outdoor-lifestyle company understands family time: Four generations have grown the business from a pool company into a firm for pool design and construction, landscape architecture, garden design and maintenance, and all-thingsoutdoors–so you have fun. glengatecompany.com

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HYATT REGENCY Greenwich

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PALACE THEATRE Stamford

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September 25 5:30–7:30 p.m.

December 5 6:30–9:30 p.m.

JAGUAR LAND ROVER Darien

WESTPORT PLAYHOUSE Westport

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TOASTING THE CITY’S BEST You’ve come to the right place—the section where we call out all the reliable favorites, small mom-and-pops and successful businesses (plus some surprises) that you, our readers, voted the Best of Stamford. We raise our glasses to celebrate all the winners; now head on out and see for yourselves what the fuss is all about. And tell them we sent you.

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FOOD + DRINK

French Chez Vous Bistro chezvousbistro.com

RESTAURANTS

Greek Eos Greek Cuisine eosgreekcuisine.com

American + New Restaurant Bedford Hall bedfordhallstamford.com Best Service F.I.S.H. Restaurant + Bar fishstamford.com Creative Menu Olio oliostamford.com Outdoor Dining Capriccio Cafe capriccio-cafe.com

BARTACO BY THOMAS MCGOVERN; CAFE SILVIUM CONTRIBUTED ; GLEKAS BY ANDREW SULLIVAN; MOSHOS CONTRIBUTED

Special Occasion/Date Night Prime stamford.restaurantprime.com

GOLDEN ADVICE

What are your favorite warm-weather flavors?

Hotel Restaurant Villa Italia Ristorante & Bar villaitaliastamford.com Italian Cafe Silvium cafesilviumct.com Indian Tawa tawaonline.com

NOW THAT’S ITALIAN On weekends, prepare to wait for a table at Cafe Silvium, where people line up for a taste of authentic pastas, all made in-house using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Japanese Kyushu Ramen kyushuramennoodles.com Latin American Brasitas brasitas.com

REGIONAL SPECIALTIES

Mediterranean Tabouli Grill tabouligrill.com

Asian Fusion Kashi kashijapanese.com

Mexican Casa Villa casavillarestaurant.com

Chinese Peter Chang peterchangct.com

Spanish Barcelona Wine Bar barcelonawinebar.com

French Fries Five Guys fiveguys.com Frozen Yogurt 16 Handles 16handles.com Hamburgers Plan B Burger Bar burgersbeerbourbon.com

NIKKI GLEKAS Eos

Ice Cream/Gelato Sunny Daes Mac & Cheese Cask Republic caskrepublic.com

COMFORT FOOD

Noodle Bar Kyushu Ramen kyushuramennoodles.com

Bagels Liz Sue Bagels lizsuebagelsinc.com

Pizza Colony Grill colonygrill.com

Breakfast Elm Street Diner elmstreetdiner.com Little says summer more than a platter of bartaco’s tacos. With a menu that includes baja fish, falafel, pork belly and fried oyster, your biggest problem will be narrowing your choices to a few.

“Watermelon! Its versatility is limitless, whether you serve it as a refreshing snack, cocktail, dessert or, my personal favorite, in a salad with arugula and feta cheese.”

Hot Dogs Walter’s waltershotdogs.com

Thai Little Buddha littlebuddhact.com

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Ribs/Barbeque Dinosaur Bar-B-Que dinosaurbarbeque.com

Burritos & Bowls +Tacos bartaco bartaco.com/location/stamford

Seafood F.I.S.H. fishstamford.com

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“The ones that stand out for me are coconut, pineapple, cotton candy and cucumber; the one I can’t go without is creamsicle” JOHN MOSHOS Elm Street Diner

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GOLDEN ADVICE

What is your drink of choice in the summer months?

Family-Friendly Restaurant Plan B Burger Bar burgersbeerbourban.com

Steak The Capital Grille thecapitalgrille.com/locations/ ct/stamford

Food Truck Hapa hapafoodtruck.com

Sushi Fin II fin-sushi.com

Juice Bar Robeks robeks.com

Tapas Menu Barcelona Wine Bar barcelonawinebar.com

Vegetarian Granola Bar thegranolabarct.com/stamford

CASUAL SPOTS

MARKETS + MORE Bakery + Cupcakes + Desserts DiMare Pastry Shop dimarepastry.com

“My go-to is our Tres Leches, cold-brewed iced coffee with our housemade coconut creamer. It’s vacation in a cup. When I’m out, an iced matcha is perfect for hot days.”

LEYLA JENKINS Lorca Coffee Shop

Happy Hour + Martinis + Restaurant Bar Bedford Hall bedfordhallstamford.com Margaritas bartaco bartaco.com Microbrewery Half Full Brewery halffullbrewery.com Outdoor Bar + Singles Scene (Under 35) Sign of the Whale signofthewhalect.com

Butcher Shop + Gourmet To Go LaRocca’s Country Market lcountrymarket.com Caterer Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning marciaselden.com

IT’S A PARTY

Fish Market New Wave Seafood newwaveseafood.com

Whether it’s time for happy hour, lunch or a weekend brunch, Bedford Hall, the latest kid on Bedford Street’s restaurant row, sure is a popular destination, no matter what time of day.

Gourmet Grocery + Health Food Fairway Market fairwaymarket.com Liquor Store BevMax stamford.bevmax.com

Bar Dining + Lunch Spot + Weekend Brunch Bedford Hall bedfordhallstamford.com

“My standby is our Bright Ale—it is light enough that it goes with barbecue but complex enough that it isn’t overpowered by it. Its citrusy notes keep things crisp and refreshing.”

Girls’ Night Out + Singles Scene (Over 35) + Wine List Barcelona Wine Bar barcelonawinebar.com

Wine Shop Harbor Point Wines & Spirits harborpointwinesandspirits.com

Café/Bistro Capriccio Cafe capriccio-cafe.com

HOW SWEET IT IS From churros and cupcakes to wedding cakes, DiMare Pastry Shop has been serving every sweet confection you can imagine for more than forty years.

Pub Tigín Irish Pub tiginirishpub.com/stamford

BAR BOASTS

Coffee Shop Lorca lorcacoffeebar.com

Beer Selection Cask Republic caskrepublic.com

Deli Rye Ridge Deli ryeridgedeli.com

Big Game Night Bobby V’s Restaurant & Sports Bar bobbyvsrestaurant.com

Diner Elm Street Diner elmstreetdiner.com

CONOR HORRIGAN Half Full Brewery stamfordmag.com

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SHOP + STYLE FASHION Accessories Saks OFF 5TH saksoff5th.com

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WEDDINGS

Eyewear Cohen’s Fashion Optical cohensfashionoptical.com

Bookstore Barnes & Noble barnesandnoble.com

Cocktail Attire + Gala Black Tie Attire A Step Ahead astepaheadfashion.com

Contemporary Furnishings + Furniture Store Design Within Reach dwr.com

Children’s Clothes Gap Kids gap.com

Home Accessories Boutique Home Goods homegoods.com

Department Store + Men’s Fashion + Women’s Shoes Lord & Taylor lordandtaylor.com

Rugs Safavieh Home Furnishings Safaviehhome.com

Jeans + Women’s Fashion Havana Jeans shophavanajeans.com

Menswear Men’s Wearhouse menswearhouse.com Cakes DiMare Pastry Shop dimarepastry.com Deejay/Live Music Kunjan Collective kunjancollective.com

Toy Store Awesome Toys & Gifts stamfordtoys.com

Gifts Bed Bath & Beyond bedbathandbeyond.com Wedding Photographer Melani Lust Photography melanilustphotography.com

PHOTOGRAPHS: PACIFIC CYCLING AND ROGLIANO CONTRIBUTED; RUSS HOLLANDER BY RANDY MATUSOW

Men’s Shoes Brooks Brothers brooksbrothers.com

Wedding Planner Ashley Douglass Events ashleydouglassevents.com

JEWELRY

Reception Venue Bank Street Events bankstreetevents.com

Anniversary & Special Occasion Jewelry + Custom-Designed Jewelry + Local Boutique Russ Hollander Master Goldsmith ringart.com

Wedding Registry Juliska juliska.com

Fine Jewelry + Men’s Watches NAGI Jewelers nagijewelers.com On Trend Jewelry Heart of Gold Fine Jewelry heartofgoldfinejewelry.com Women’s Watches Lord & Taylor lordandtaylor.com

HOME Antique/Vintage Stores + Lighting + Outdoor Furniture United House Wrecking unitedhousewrecking.com

GOLDEN ADVICE

What looks do you recommend for the upcoming season?

Floral Design Springdale Florist & Garden Center springdaleflorist.com

Lingerie Victoria’s Secret victoriassecret.com

Estate Jewelry Peter Suchy Jewelers petersuchyjewelers.com

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“Long drippy earrings, layered necklaces, stacks of bands and clanking bangles—go for it this summer with color saturated pastels in our South Sea Golden Pearls.”

RUSS HOLLANDER RH Master Goldsmith

Wedding & Engagement Rings Russ Hollander Master Goldsmith ringart.com

Pacific Cycling & Triathlon offers the latest equipment and gear plus bike rentals, repair services, tune-ups and fittings.

And they serve great coffee, too.

SERVICES + TO-DO’S

SPORTS GEAR Bicycle Shop Pacific Cycling & Triathlon pacificsbr.com

PAMPERING

Fitness Fashion Rhone rhone.com

Blow Out/Updo + Color + Men’s & Women’s Salon + Makeup Application Noble Salon noblesalon.com

Golf Equipment Sterling Farms Golf Shop sterlingfarmsgolfshop.com

Day Spa + Facial + Mani/Pedi + Waxing Noelle Spa for Beauty & Wellness noelle.com

Sports Gear Store Pedigree Ski Shop pedigreeskishop.com

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“Long dangle earrings are in!

A pop of orange, peacock pink or princess blue is a winner on any outfit.”

SUSAN PORTANOVA ROGLIANO Heart of Gold

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GOLDEN ADVICE

What’s your best advice for exercising outdoors?

Kids’ Haircuts Happy Kids Haircuts happykidscutsstamford.com

Dry Cleaners Executive Cleaners executivecleaner.com

Language Classes German School of Connecticut germanschoolct.org

Massage Massage Envy massageenvy.com/stamford

Florist Springdale Florist & Garden Center springdaleflorist.com

Live Music Spot Alive@5 stamford-downtown.com/events/ alivefive

FITNESS

Garden Center Designs By Lee designsbylee.com

Barre + Kids’ Fitness/Sports Training + Pilates Chelsea Piers Connecticut chelseapiersct.com

“Get creative. Make it a killer leg day with incline lunges, jump squats and sprints on stairs. Or challenge your upper body with incline pushups and tricep dips on a park bench.”

KELLY ZOOK F45 Training

Livery Service Rudy’s Executive Transportation rudylimo.com

Boutique Fitness Studio + HIIT F45 Training f45training.com

Local Hotel Hotel Zero Degrees hotelzerodegrees.com

Crossfit Crossfit Stamford crossfitstamford.com

Pet Supplies/Pet Clothing Choice Pet choicepet.com

Dance Fitness Connecticut Dance Center ctdancecenter.com

Shoe Repair Izet’s Leather & Shoe Repair Storage Facility Westy Self Storage westy.com

Fitness Club Underground Fitness undergroundfitnessandsport.com

Tailor Simonetti Custom Tailoring simonettiscustomtailoring.com

Indoor Cycling Classes Life Cycle lifecyclect.com Yoga Connecticut Power Yoga ctpoweryoga.com

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Art Gallery Franklin Street Works franklinstreetworks.com

Appliances County TV & Appliance countytv.com

“Exposing your body to sunlight during the morning hours will boost melatonin levels twelve hours later and drastically improve sleep quality.”

SAM KAVARSKY Chelsea Piers Connecticut

Children’s Music Lessons + Music Lessons Giuliano’s Music giulianosmusiccenter.com

Auto Repair Shop Pray Body Shop praybodyshop.com

Children’s Parties Chelsea Piers Connecticut chelseapiersct.com

Car Wash Splash Car Wash splashcarwashes.com Dog Groomer/Pet Spa + Veterinarian Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel spotonvet.com

You know it’s officially summer when Alive@Five kicks off at Columbus Park, where you can catch some of the best nostalgic acts around starting July 11.

Local Cover Band The Short Bus the shortbusrocks.com Local Rock Band Finster finstermusic.com Museum + Museum for Children Stamford Museum & Nature stamfordmuseum.org Nanny/Babysitting Services Nannies As Needed nanniesasneeded.com Performing Arts Stamford Symphony Orchestra stamfordsymphony.org Performing Arts Venue Palace Theatre palacestamford.com

Children’s Playground Mill River Park Playground millriverpark.org

Radio Station FM - Local Star 99.9 star999.com

Cooking Classes Aux Delices auxdelicesfoods.com

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Visit ilovefc.com to nominate those individuals and organizations who have gone beyond the ordinary to the extraordinary in their support of those in need. Honorees will be featured in the November issue and celebrated at a special awards ceremony.

PLEASE VOTE TODAY! Go to ilovefc.com/lightafire VOTING DEADLINE: JUNE 30

Nominations being accepted in the following categories: Most Involved in the Arts Most Dedicated Committee Member Outstanding Philanthropist Outstanding Teen Volunteer Best Friend to Children Best Health Advocate Lifetime Achievement Best Friend to Seniors Most Involved Couple Corporate Good Neighbor (Organization)

Join us for the Awards Party Thursday, December 5 at the Westport Country Playhouse

fairfield living, greenwich, new canaan•darien, stamford, westport, athome in fairfield county, ilovefc.com

LAST CALL!

2019 PANEL OF JUDGES THE EMCEE

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BRIAN SAWYER Sawyer | Berson

MARA MILLER Carrier and Company

JESSE CARRIER Carrier and Company

KEITH WILLIAMS Nievera Williams

JENNIFER POST Jennifer Post Design

RICHARD HARTLAGE Land Morphology

EDWARD SIEGEL Edward Siegel Architect

JOHN MEEKS Aman & Meeks

JAMES AMAN Aman & Meeks

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Wealth Management/Shantz Mantione Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Stamford Health 24th Annual Bennett Cancer Center's Walk & Run . . . . . 63

LANDSCAPING. NURSERY & FLORISTS Homefront Farmers . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Stamford KIC/IT Races to Benefit

ENTERTAINMENT 95.9, The Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Curtain Call's Dancing With the Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Palace Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 The Ridgefield Playhouse . . . . . . . . 58

Kids in Crisis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 St. Jude Give to Live Gala . . . . . . . . .65 Triangle Community Center Pride in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Westchester Magazine's Wine & Food Festival . . . . . . . . . . 56

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EVENTS 5th Annual Greenwich International Film Festival Epic Anniversary Party . . . . 71 7th Annual Best Bartender Contest

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FOOD, CATERING & LODGING DiMare Pastry Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

REAL ESTATE/DESTINATION

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HEALTH & BEAUTY Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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MSK Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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PARTY CENTRAL

FACING THE TRUTH THAT NOT ALL OF US ARE GRACED WITH THE ABILITY TO ENTERTAIN AT HOME

not. Come Labor Day, nothing has happened and we’re back at square one. Somewhere Martha Stewart is rolling over in a grave that we will undoubtedly put her in.

The whole thing makes me so anxious. Everyone else makes entertaining look so effortless. A few simple, well-chosen dishes, some wine, cool music, and voilá! I, however, am exhausted before the guests even arrive. Is our house messy? Does it smell funny in here? Did we get all the spaghetti sauce off the cannisters from last week’s fiasco?

And the food. The timing makes me nuts; I am never relaxed enough to allow the evening to unfold naturally. It’s encoded into my Jewish DNA

embarrassing. They are so nice!”

BILL: “Absolutely but this week is hard. Let’s try for next week.”

After a series of “next weeks” go by and the guest list grows, we agree that our house is too small for these kinds of things and we really should wait for the summer when we can grill on our delightfully appointed deck.

Come summer, we have thought so hard about the proposed dinner that after a while, we think we have done it.

Oh, the soirées we haven’t had!

The afternoon kabob barbecue!

The build-your-own sandwich fracas! And who could forget the ceviche and margaritas revelry?

Oh, we laughed all night. Or I think we did. Didn’t we?

No, we most emphatically did

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that there is never enough food (ever) and it can’t come out fast enough. I want to scream, “Stop with the drinking and chatting!

Eat now! I once had a friend call the next day to ask if something was wrong, because I looked so freaked out. (Darling Nicole, that’s just my entertaining face.

Relaxing, isn’t it?)

Might we propose an alternative solution to our friends? We can offer other services in return for dinner: Write your kid’s college application essay? Take your laptop to the Apple genius bar?

Donate for your upcoming heart-lung transplant? Anything, only please don’t make us get out the whimsical dishes. Some of us are just not born to serve. S

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irst of all, my husband, Bill, and I would like to share our deepest and most shamefaced apologies to Bill and Susan, Lou and Jan, Jeff and Joanna, George and Meg, Ted and Gail, Brent and our sorely missed Rich. Also, Belinda and Frank, Andi and David, Aunt Louise and a whole host of other very patient and forgiving family and friends who have wined and dined us at their homes, and have yet to receive a return invite.

We bow our heads at your generosity and magnanimity for not crossing us permanently off your invite lists. And to the others who have dropped us because of our rudeness, we quite understand. If we could figure out how to drop ourselves, we would, but our brains need us for the rides.

How hard could it be? We have lovely tea sets and whimsical dishes. We have a slow cooker and an infuser and know how to use them. Bill makes fabulous cocktails, and with his theater designer’s eye, can set a gorgeous table. We are both fairly decent cooks. I’m pretty good at desserts.

I mean, we could even cheat and just order out from Layla’s, baklava and all. And yet, we never get it together to reach that critical part of actually asking people to come over. Here’s how it generally goes: ME: “We really have to have Bill and Susan over. They have had us over so many times, it’s

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