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top: Dog days of summer at Cisco Brewers bottom: A healthy, plant-based lunch from Layla’s.

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OF WIND & WATER

… and boats. It’s serious summer now, so I thought I’d muse on what happens when you marry a sailor—which is plenty.

It started on our honeymoon when Jack chartered a sailboat with paid captain and first mate in the Virgin Islands—to see how I liked it. Never mind he had me doing laps around the deck to get my sea legs without stubbing my toes on those little brass cleats. I did like it. The captain was a real pro from Argentina, but his wife was a real bitch from the Bronx who kept yelling at him for forgetting the potatoes.

So we sailed on, eventually in our own thirty-foot Nonsuch Purple Tiger out of Riverside Yacht Club. (Our partner Alec Robertson went to Williams with its purple cow and Jack to Princeton with its tiger.)

Jack, an experienced deep-water sailor, was invited on plenty of Bermuda Races. I’d fly down and sit around with the ladies waiting for our boats to cross the line; but once I agreed to sail back on Newbold Smith’s Reindeer. It took six long days. Everyone was sick except Newbold, Jack and me. We thrashed around in the Gulf Stream forty-eight hours— raining like crazy above, super-hot below and me strapped to the gimbled stove in my bathing suit trying to keep us fed. Then it cleared and there we were, a little dot on an endless sea. One night on watch, Jack and I were savoring the peace of being alone under the stars, when suddenly bearing down on us came a monster from Mars—too high for a boat, too low for a plane. Turned out it was a blimp looking for a missing yacht. Tragically, later it made the back page of LIFE magazine going down in flames.

Marry a sailor and you never run out of stories. Helping Jack ferry a boat from Nova Scotia to Maine after a MarbleheadHalifax Race, I spent my entire time in the bow listening for fog horns, spotting lobster

pots and getting seasick. (Jonathan was born eight months later.) Meanwhile, Wooly Henry panicked over a fire in the galley and threw the oven overboard. Sure was tricky finding someone in Northeast Harbor to custom-make a new one before the owner showed up.

There were more serious happenings, too. In 1989 Jack was swept off Bob Hart’s ketch Athene in a Force Nine gale in the North Atlantic. The skipper was white knuckled at the wheel, when Jack, being dragged through the water by his lifeline, looked up at him and said: “Would you mind giving me a hand?” Ever the Philadelphia gentleman. But they lived through it, arriving safely at the world’s oldest yacht club in Cork, Ireland.

Then he made headlines in Greenwich Time when he went for a Sunday sail, fell off the boat and, with halyard wrapped around his ankle, was towed feet first toward Long Island with Purple Tiger on auto pilot clocking four knots. Blessedly, Jack managed to kick off a shoe, and the line released. We had to replace his hearing aids, glasses and wallet, but I didn’t have to replace a husband.

Thus, it made sense for me to take a course for first mates at the yacht club entitled “Suddenly Alone.” The question was: “What’s the first thing you do if your husband has a heart attack or falls overboard?” Whereupon somebody quipped: “Get help selling the boat!”

Well, maybe.

I married a sailor, so I bought Bonine and Topsiders. He married a singer and became a Grace Notes groupie. Supporting each other’s interests makes for better marriages.

But the day finally came when we had to drop the sails. It’s some consolation that Purple Tiger is now owned by a young family who just loves messing about in boats. And not too long ago she was spotted at anchor in Stonington, still bearing her funky name on her transom. S

“Jack and I were savoring...being alone under the stars, when suddenly bearing down on us came a monster from Mars.”

King of Swing

PICKLEBALL AMERICA OPENS IN THE STAMFORD TOWN CENTER

by joey macari

One of the fastest growing trends in American culture is the sport of pickleball. Combining elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong, this paddle sport has been embraced by folks thanks to its ease of play, low cost of entry and sociability factor (pickle and a pint, anyone?). It comes as no surprise in a city that works hard and plays harder that Stamford was chosen to anchor Pickleball America (pickleballamerica.us), one of the largest

indoor pickleball venues in the country.

Pickleball America was founded by four Stamford entrepreneurs, Mia Schipani, Joe Schipani, Jay Waldner and Jay Ross, who wanted to open a “Sportstainment” facility with a pickleball focus. “Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country,” says Mia Schipani, chief marketing officer and founding member of Pickleball America.

“Pickleball America is not just a new anchor store for The

above: The spacious lounge area is a great gathering place for players off court. right: There are 28 courts inside this new 80,000 square-foot facility.

Stamford Town Center, we are now the new anchor experience for our community and leading the way for malls around the country. We are well centered for neighboring cities with a high volume of existing and inquiring pickleball players with more than enough courts to satisfy the demand of the community.

The massive 28-court, 80,000 square foot facility, repurposed in the former two-story Saks OFF 5TH retail location, will have

two floors complete with sport-sanctioned flooring fitted with the non-slip, true pickleball bounce court material that is used in official tournament play, bleacher seating and additional amenities throughout the space such as locker rooms, showers and even a lounge and café. Whether you’re new to the sport or a passionate veteran, the sport creates a maximum engagement for all participants. “The culture of the game facilitates players of all levels to filter in and out of games with a ‘paddle in the rack’ theory that supports a fair and balanced process to offer equal amount of playing time and social interaction among all players,” says Schipani. “Pickleball is open to everyone of all ages, fostering diverse and inclusive socialization.”

Pickleball America will have a fully developed program for player drop-ins, leagues, season court bookings and lessons for local and regional visitors. They also have plans to utilize the multi-use space theory for a variety of capabilities from national and regional tournaments, learning seminars, corporate off-sites, live music concerts and other sporting and social events such as e-gaming, martial arts, yoga and cornhole—all of which can be live-streamed or broadcasted for TV and online.

As the city continues to innovate and offer the best of what’s around, Schipani and the founding members believe Pickleball America will be no exception. “With each of us being community-minded, racket sports enthusiasts with heart-filled intentions to create the best environment for all players and their families for years to come, we hope to make Pickleball America a place for all to join and enjoy,” says Schipani.

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Pickleball is open to people of all ages, fostering diverse and inclusive socialization.

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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCALS

Stamford residents share their go-to places

JAMIE MULLINS Senior Administrative Assistant, Food Blogger

Where to blow off steam or feel centered

Picking up an iced coffee from either Donut Delight (a Stamford staple) or Humbled Coffeehouse and heading straight to Great Nails on High Ridge Road for a mani/pedi and the absolute BEST massages ever—Helen is my girl. The minute I walk into Great Nails, I immediately feel so much better and much more relaxed. Self-care makes everything better.

Best place for a workout

I usually go on my Peloton every morning before I start my day, nothing better than getting that work out done early. I also really enjoy going for walks/runs when the weather is nice around town, Scalzi Park, Westhill High School Track (go Vikings!). Also, walking around Harbor Point in the warmer months can instantly boost your mood. Underground Fitness is also

one of my favorite gyms in Stamford.

Where to bring out-of-town

guests

Colony, duh! Stamford is the original Colony Grill and I have been going there since I was a baby with my family. My grandpa was best friends with one of the original owners Gene (Bo) Bohannan, so as you can imagine, I spent literally every Friday night there growing up. It is definitely a spot you have to show your out of towners and let them see just how delicious that bar pizza is (pro tip: dip your pizza in the balsamic dressing. So good!) Also, Cafe Silvium. Hands down, the best wine pour in Stamford and the most delicious Italian food.

Favorite place to shop (local) Grade A Shop Rite has been my go-to grocery store since I was young.

“My fiancé and I started a food blog (PhatPhucks) as a little fun side gig to our full-time day jobs. We launched during the height of COVID to help support local restaurants/small businesses. After the effects of COVID, we saw how our influence made a positive impact on restaurants and their livelihood, so we continued our journey. Starting the account has changed our life for the better all around. We love going to events, meeting new people and trying new food. We have made many new friends and connections and we are so grateful.”

by joey macari

KENNY GREEN, CPA

Certified Public Accountant, Founder of @stamfordcommunity on Instagram. Author of the upcoming book, “Faith, Finance & Purpose”

Where to blow off steam or feel centered

I am at my best when I’m volunteering and giving back to the community. I often volunteer with the FISLL organization at the Boys and Girls Club in Stamford. I even designed a music recording and composing studio at the Club. The studio was created to give underrepresented youth in Stamford an opportunity to explore the arts. I also like to spend time with the community at the new Police Activities League [PAL]. PAL is located in the former Chester Addison Center on Selleck Street. My entire family was thrilled to volunteer at PAL’s Easter Dinner and Community Giveaway. It was exciting to see over 350 people from our community connecting with Stamford’s Police Department.

Where to bring out-of-town guests:

I am thrilled to bring my out-oftown guests to Union Church on Newfield Ave. It is a place where I spend time sharpening my values and deepening my faith. The church has been located on Newfield since 1977, but it’s been organized and holding services in Stamford since the late 1800s. I also usually find myself bringing guests to

the Stamford Library for their outstanding programming, including hosting book signings and impactful and inspirational panel discussions. Additionally, I always point out the Avon Theater, which has been a staple in the Stamford community for over 80 years (its first film was shown in 1939), and continues to show independent films today.

Best place for a workout

There are more than 56 parks in Stamford. Mill River Park and Scalzi Park are two of my favorites for walking. You can often spot a yoga class going on in Mill River and there is a skate park in Scalzi for the thrill seekers. I’m not that great on a board so I stick to walking.

A cherished Stamford memory

The excitement and buzz at Stamford Hospital as my wife, Makeda, delivered our firstborn in front of the world on TLC Network’s show, “A Baby Story.” The camera crews traveled up to Stamford to be with us as we were expecting our first son, Javan. Our other two children were born at Stamford Hospital as well. The hospital staff was amazing and our experience was phenomenal each time.

“I’m passionate about pursuing purpose in everything that I do. I’m driven by my faith and values and compelled to leave a positive legacy that will impact the Stamford community, Connecticut and, hopefully, the world.”

by megan gagnon

PURE IMAGINATION

The world of Alice Temperley is full-blown fantasy: bold prints, boho styling and luxe velvets in a kaleidoscope of jewel tones. And now, she’s bringing her romantic vision to Romo, with help from the studio’s design director, Emily Mould and the introduction of Temperley London x Romo. From dramatic wallcoverings to exquisite upholstery options, the selection of painted patterns and intricate embroideries encourages artful printmixing, where oversized florals work with animal spots and swirling marble motifs meet blooming palms. Add whimsical brush fringe and key tassels for even more embellishment. “More is more” is your mantra here. The idea is to indulge in your playful side, whether or not you’re dressing a historied country house or a London flat. Mould likens her reaction to the finished product to “being a child in a sweet shop, seeing all these beautiful fabrics and intricate details that had been carefully hand stitched.” Get lost in all the eye-candy at Schwartz Design Showroom in Stamford and at romo.com.

above: Bonita Chateau Rose covers the walls and drapes in front of this dressing room’s windows.

left: A bed upholstered in Mimi fabric features ombré leopard spots. right: The luxe velvets were inspired by the tailored suits that Temperley favors.

fringe) and Farrah cushions right: Alice Temperley MBE (left) and Romo’s Emily Mould joined their design houses for this collection.

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GO-TO SPOTS TO WALK, PLAY, EAT AND DRINK WITH YOUR POOCH

by amy sarbinowski

Few canines live better than those in Stamford, says Shippan resident Lisa Butler, who bonds with neighbors in Shippan during afternoon walks with Sophie Ann, her adopted Jack Russell Terrier mix, on a three-mile loop. "We may not have a dog park, but we have a dog community with people out walking at all times of day," she says. Where else can you find a neighborhood that puts on a festive annual Holiday Dog Parade and creates a community calendar of their most fetching pups?

For downtown dwellers looking for a dog community, Mill River Dog Park is the place. “We all know each other and we care. People

are inclined to be respectful and look out for each others’ dogs,” says Elsa Mekonen, who visits the park daily with Boba, her poodle mix. “It’s nice to see the thing we love the most, our dogs, bringing so many people together at the park.”

An abundance of open play space can also be found at Harbor Point Commons Park and the adjacent Harbor Point Dog Park, where dogs can run in an off-leash grassy area or test their stamina on a doggie agility course in a separate, enclosed area. On Wednesday evenings in July and August, friends can meet for Yappy Hour at Harbor Point Dog Park, a community event

sponsored by Harbor Point Wines & Spirits.

For beautiful trail walks, it’s hard to beat Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens, where leashed dogs can explore ten hiking trails that stretch across 93 acres. A $25 doggie membership at the Arboretum provides an opportunity to meet doggie playmates and join free dog training classes once a week. Nature seekers can also roam the six woodland and river hikes at Mianus State Park with their dogs on leash. And for views of the Sound, it’s hard to beat the loop at Cove Island Park.

On a warm summer night, bring the pup down to the beer garden at Shippan Landing or Cisco Brewers at the Village for a pint at an outdoor table or visit Lock City Brewing, where your canine companion can sit inside the taproom while you sample a flight of craft beer. For dinner with the dog in tow, book an outdoor table and enjoy the scene at ZaZa’s Gastrobar, Remo’s Brick Oven Pizza, Siena or Capriccio.

above: Canine companions share the patio with their owners at Cisco Brewers.

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SNEAK PEAK I

WHEN YOU THINK ITALY, YOU MAY NOT THINK SKIING. YOU WILL NOW. AND IT'S TIME TO START PLANNING

taly is in the middle of its hot-girl summer. Hotels are overflowing with Aperol Spritz-sipping tourists living la dolce vita. But as the Game of Thrones saying goes, winter is coming. There’s always a tipping point for the new “it” destinations, and the Dolomite mountains in Cortina, Italy, are about to hit theirs. Europeans have been skiing this part of the Alps for decades. Cortina hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics, and James Bond fictionally drove his winter-equipped white Lotus Esprit Turbo down the slopes in The Spy Who Loved Me.

The Dolomites take their name from the carbonate rock of the same name. At dawn and dusk, the mountains are awash in a fiery pink so stunning the Italians have created legends and folk stories about the enrosadira, the alpenglow. This unexpected phenomenon is exclusive to the Dolomites and reason enough to plan a visit.

BEFORE & AFTER

Madonna di Campiglio manages to be simultaneously one of the largest ski resorts in Italy in terms of skiable area and one of the least spoiled. The lifts rise from the picturesque village on the Val di

Sole—the sunny valley—accessing nearly 100 miles of pistes. Book your stay at Lefay Resort and Spa Dolomiti. The staff will make skiing effortless. The only thing they could do to make it easier would be to carry you down the pistes. Ski rentals are on the property; your gear is stored in heated lockers overnight; and you’ll be whisked to the lift, just five minutes away. Oh, and they’ll print your lift ticket for you. True luxury is a world in which you never stand in line.

When you return from a less than grueling day on the slopes, the fever dream of a spa is waiting. The spa covers four levels and is over 53,000 square feet. That’s ten football fields of salt caves, saunas and sprawling jacuzzis. Kids are welcome at the family pool,

Lefay Resort

Veneto

Trentino Alto Adige

Friuli Venezia Giulia

A stunning view of the sunlit mountains

and everyone will want to swim through the sliding glass doors to the toasty outdoor pool with a heated floor and expansive view of the mountains. This is the best place to enjoy the enrosadira.

You’ll want to book your trip before they televise the 2026 Winter Olympic downhill events from Cortina. The Dolomites will suddenly be on everyone’s bucket list. Part of the massive Dolomiti Superski, Cortina connects skiers and riders to nearly 750 miles of slopes.

Just two hours from Venice, Cortina isn’t remote—though the towering ring of surrounding Dolomites might make it feel otherwise. And there’s a low-key vibe that’s a far cry from the see-and-be-seen culture of other comparable European ski towns. (I’m looking at you, France.)

HITTING THE SLOPES IN ITALY

They aren’t runs. They are pistes.

There are no green runs. The beginner runs are also called “nursery hills” and are blue. The intermediate level is red and advanced is black.

Italians like their runs like they like their hair, perfectly groomed.

Skiing is more a glamorous pastime than a rigorous sport. So clocking your speed will make you look intensely American. This observation is based on firsthand knowledge.

Skiing has a well-earned reputation for being the sport of the swell set. Skiing the Alps even more so. Images of trust fund babies clad in Gorsuch sipping champagne come to mind. But what if skiing in the Alps is less expensive than hitting Utah or Colorado, including airfare? Lift tickets at most American resorts exceed $200 per day. Lunchtime feels like a sweaty game of musical chairs played in clunky boots with trays of overpriced fried food. Here’s the math.

Evening views

Travel to Milan for four $2,600

(Drive-time to the mountain is about two-and-a-half hours.)

Ski pass for family of four at Madonna di Compiglio $320 PER DAY

(Access to four ski resorts on one ticket.) Luxury hotel, two rooms $1,000

Even the smallest of skiers have options here.

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BATHING BEAUTY

encounters it—in the socks on a stranger’s ankles on the subway, on a hike through a leafy jungle, in the carpet of an airplane on an overnight flight. She grew up traveling with her family and was inspired by the visual beauty of clothing, jewelry and decor from an early age and recalls accompanying her father, an architect, to his office in her native Buenos Aires, at seven years old; there she examined blueprints and sketched ideas for the tiles of his clients’ buildings.

Textiles were her one true love, however, and before going out on her own in 2012, Feinstein spent years designing for bath-linen behemoths like the Brazilian manufacturer Karsten.

If the universe of towels were ruled by a monarch, Carolina Feinstein would be its queen, crowned in a tiara of low-twist terry, sans fringe. Now the Old Greenwich resident, whose beach, bath and tabletop collections have filled the shelves of major retailers including T.J. Maxx, Nordstrom, and Home Goods for three decades, is annexing a new territory:  a 1,000-square-foot, sun-lit boutique in Harbor Point stocked with all the absorption a Nantucket weekender could want. Beach towels in bold, colorful stripes and motifs sit in stacks awaiting a squeeze; plush hoodie-towels decorated with hearts hang on cabana pegs; and bundled bathing kits for kids ages three to 10 pique a summer gift-giver’s curiosity. Also on offer are bath towels in eight

solid colors from Feinstein’s Coventry line, which repurposes approximately 150 plastic bottles per bath sheet.

The Caro Home store, which is accessible via a verdant allee off Pacific Street, and attached to the company’s existing wholesale showroom in a converted brick warehouse, represents a bold move by the entrepreneur who has made her mark on the industry with so-called fashion towels, which now account for 20 percent of the market. Thanks to fewer twists in the yarns that are used, these vibrant and fluffy textiles distinguish themselves from the standard-issue, scratchy rectangles that hang near bathtubs worldwide.

Feinstein is a dyed-in-the-cotton designer, inspired by color and pattern wherever she

In addition to yarn-dyes, jacquards, and double-dobbies, her other love is her husband and fellow Argentine, Andres Hogg, a realestate developer who envisions a thriving village of commercial, office, and residential buildings between Ludlow and Dock Streets. The couple met in 1989—fittingly—at Uruguay’s Punta del Este, the bucket-list destination for the bikini-and-caftan crowd, and moved to New York in 2000. Their two children are their go-to towel models.

Feinstein, who partners with factories and mills in India, Portugal, Turkey and China— and who will soon launch a tabletop line— recalls that even in elementary school she was snubbing convention, wearing orange pinafores—orange remains her signature color—when her classmates were wearing white.

“I have never done what others are doing,” she says.

Prices at the store range from approximately $10 to $45, with the exception of a small selection of bamboo-fiber bedsheets available for $200-plus per set.

Caro Home, 583 Pacific Street, Stamford, carohome.com

THE NEW CARO HOME STORE IS STOCKED WITH SUMMER BEACH ESSENTIALS by suzanne gannon

above left: Caro and her twins at home. They are her biggest inspiration. above right top: Mix and match patterns in soft colors, perfect for that beach getaway. above right bottom: The beautiful color range of the plush BelAire collection - an easy way to feel like you're at a spa in your own home.

JOSH GREENE Josh Greene Design MELISSA REAVIS Hollander Design

Greener Eating

How to live your BEST LIFE ON A PLANT-BASED DIET

Dino Sakakini, founder of Layla’s Falafel, leans over a counter that displays hummus, babaganoush and tabbouleh and says, “You can throw meat out the window, because you can get all your protein from hummus, bulgar, and veggies.”

Sakakini was raised on the type of savory Middle-Eastern food served up at Layla’s Falafel, the restaurant group named for his wife with locations in Fairfield, Stamford and Westport. Eight years ago, Sakakini followed his wife’s lead and switched to a plant-based diet. After just one

Dino Sakakini founder of Layla’s

year, he lost 40 pounds and discontinued almost all of his diabetes and cholesterol medications. “I feel better, I sleep better and I don’t snore as much,” he says, adding that his healthier lifestyle also includes walking five or six miles every day. During lunchtime at Layla’s, a steady stream of people arrive for a falafel pita or a custom bowl, which includes rice or salad, a protein such as falafel or chicken shawarma, a plantbased dip such as hummus, toppings such as red cabbage and pickled cucumber and tahini dressing, which is made from sesame seeds. As

You can throw meat out the window, because you can get all your protein from hummus, bulgar, and veggies.

Falafel

lunch-goers know, bowls stacked with grains, legumes and crunchy veggies are a quick way to grab a healthy meal.

“When you’ve got rice and beans, you’ve got a complete protein, a golden meal, and every culture has a way to make that work,” says Linda Arpino, RDN, CDN, who advises clients at Life Focus Nutrition Centers in Stamford and is the incoming President of the Connecticut Dietetic Association. “Consider pasta fagioli, Indian dal with rice, lentil soup with potatoes, or tofu, rice and vegetables.”

A leader in her field who lectures worldwide on the role of a plant-based diet in chronic disease prevention, Arpino has been able to help people manage their cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, diabetes and gastrointestinal issues by making simple changes in their diets. It starts with eating less processed foods and more whole foods from plants.

Consider the food groups for the plant-based diet: fruits and vegetables; high-fiber grains,

such as quinoa, farro or brown rice; and plantbased proteins such as tofu or legumes. Now aim for variety to obtain different nutrients. Dinner could be mushroom farro risotto, black bean soup, a green salad and seasonal fruit.

A word to people who avoid carbohydrates: Starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes provide nutrients and fuel for muscles. Highfiber grains help control cholesterol and remove toxins from the body. In fact, once you switch to a properly planned plant-based diet, you can lower your cholesterol within a few weeks, says Arpino, who conducted a plant-based food plan to reduce health risks for town employees in Greenwich.

“The high-risk employees who participated in the course achieved positive outcomes. We did cholesterol testing after, and almost everyone in the group brought it down significantly and lost weight,” says Arpino. To start experimenting with plant-based recipes, visit her website lfnla.com.

above: A healthy plant-based meal from Layla’s Falafel's; “Build Your Own Bowl”includes rice or salad, a protein such as falafel, two dips and toppings like olives.

When you’ve got rice and beans, you’ve got a complete protein, a golden meal , and every culture has a way to make that work.

LINDA

ARPINO, RDN, CDN, who advises clients at Life Focus Nutrition Centers in Stamford and is the incoming President of the Connecticut Dietetic Association.

money matters

BY CAROL LEONETTI DANNHAUSER

WEALTH TRANSFER

index has soared, from 144.3 at the beginning of 1983 to 3960.66 on the first of this year. Even home prices have risen 500-fold. But as family assets have increased, so too have the ages of progenitors. Cerulli estimates that $84 trillion will be passed along to the next generation of Americans by 2045, $16 trillion in the next ten years alone.

Preparing the next generation for all this wealth is a tall task. Is your family ready?

becoming conscientious stewards of wealth—in the family business and in life. This can prove challenging, as younger generations in wealthy families often exist and socialize in a bubble, the survey noted. They may lack experience with leadership, economics, entrepreneurship, family governance, global investments or even simple budgeting or buying a home.

net-worth clients tackled things like fostering entrepreneurial aspirations, networking and mentoring in addition to markets and economics.

“It’s so much more than market knowledge. It’s a very personal experience,” Wills says. “It’s not just money but family dynamics.”

Citi Private Bank recently surveyed 200 affluent families around the world. What each of them had: a net worth in excess of $25 million. What 62 percent of them didn’t have: a plan for guiding the next generation to be a responsible stakeholder in that wealth.

Family wealth in the United States totaled $140 trillion last year, according to a report by Cerulli Associates. And no wonder. Over the past 40 years, the S&P 500

Cayman Wills, managing director with Citi Private Bank in Greenwich, believes that the key to preparing family members to inherit and manage multigenerational wealth is to “begin at the end. Twenty-five years down the line, what does the successful family look like? Start at that goal and work backward.”

Wills isn’t referring exclusively to preserving or growing those millions. Instead, “success” can mean preparing Muffy and Junior for taking on leadership roles, maintaining family values,

SHARING THE WEALTH

Just as accumulating wealth came from planning, so too should transfering that wealth, Wills says. “How is that decision-making achieved? Many of our clients have an annual family meeting where you can review a lot of these topics. It starts with: what are our longterm goals, and what do we want to instill in our next generation?”

Such conversations can turn prickly. Enlisting help from a financial advisor with expertise in wealth transfer can help. A recent event hosted by the MIT/Sloan School of Management for children of Citi Private Bank’s ultra-high-

With or without help from an advisor, annual family learning programs and visioning sessions not only help prepare future generations to lead the family enterprise, they can also make the family a more cohesive unit. Older family members who may have devoted most of their working life to creating and building wealth may discover that what their children and grandchildren hold dear isn’t the same as what motivated previous generations. Younger generations might not even know the sacrifices and strategies of their forebears. Building multigenerational bonds not only helps preserve wealth, Wills says, it strengthens families.

Increasingly, affluent Americans are choosing to distribute their wealth while they’re still alive. “Giving with a warm hand,” as it were, says Wills. The U.S. tax code currently allows individuals to gift up to $12.9 million to heirs over a lifetime without a federal tax consequence (though that is set to revert to $5 million in 2026). Rather than handing over blocks of cash, ask your financial advisor to model various scenarios and asset allocations that ensure you will have what you need, while sending the rest to trusts set up for your loved ones and your charitable intentions. That’s a true gift: to be able to see your hard work benefiting the people and the causes dear to you.

Cayman Wills

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AHealthy Happening

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England hit a home run with its annual Spring Luncheon, which was attended by 450 enthusiastic supporters at the Hyatt in Old Greenwich, along with dozens of virtual viewers. Comedian Samantha Bee, Full Frontal TV star and vocal advocate for reproductive rights, was interviewed by Rob Simmelkjaer, former television host and fellow journalist. Dr. Frances Ginsburg, OB-GYN, received the Community Impact Award for her unparalleled dedication to PPSNE. Cochairs were Jane Carlin, Elissa Garber-Hyman, Lindy Lilien, Mini Nunna, Brice Russian and Carlyle Upson. The luncheon raised a record $870,000 in support of reproductive healthcare for 61,000 patients across Connecticut and Rhode Island.

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1 Samantha Bee on stage with Rob Simmelkjaer 2 Amanda Skinner (c.) with co-chairs Carlyle Upson, Lindy Lilien, Mini Nunna, Jane Carlin, Elissa GarberHyman, Brice Russian 3 Judy Kaufman, Dr. Carole Brafman, Dr. Jane Kaufman 4 Kay Maxwell, Marianne Pollack, Dede Bartlett 5 Dr. Shieve Ghofrany, Amanda Skinner, Shira Tarantino 6 The Scene 7 Rabbi Jerry Ginsburg, Dr. Frances Ginsburg 8 Jane Condon, Amanda Skinner, Samantha Bee

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There were almost 600 people in attendance for Mill River Park Collaborative’s Dinner in the Park fundraising gala, which raises funds to help maintain the acres of beautiful greenspace in Mill River Park and allows the Collaborative to continue offering a full year-round calendar of accessible and affordable programming for the Stamford Downtown community. This year’s gala honored Arthur Selkowitz on his retirement after twenty years as the Collaborative’s Board Chair, and Arnold M. Karp on his election as the new Board Chair of the Collaborative. To join the Collaborative or find out more about upcoming events and programs, visit millriverpark.org S

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1 Adam Selkowitz, son of Arty Selkowitz; Ned Lamont; Arty Selkowitz, Founding Board Chair of Mill River Park Collaborative; Jed Selkowitz.

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3 Sandy Goldstein, Former DSSD President; Arnold Karp, Mill River Park Collaborative Board Chair; Dannel Malloy, Ned Lamont, Nette Compton

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W INNERS' LIST

Best New Restaurant HAPPY MONKEY

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's first restaurant in Connecticut is located in Greenwich, and it offers a worldly adventure for food lovers. Start with shared plates at the communal table, or pull up a seat at the handsome bar—this is a friendly and see-and-be-seen approach to dining out. Now, let's talk about food: The menu is the best of Latin flavors for today, such as Shrimp Ceviche in Agua Diablo, Warm White Asparagus in a jalapeño-coriander vinaigrette, crispy fish taco with chipotle mayo, pickled cabbage, apples and habenero with mint, and (for healthy appetities) perhaps the Black Sea Bass with crispy potatoes and red chili lime sauce or just a whole grilled lobster with smoked chile butter.

RESTAURANTS

Best Service + Steaks

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

Business Lunch + Seafood

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

Creative Menu + Tapas

Barcelona Wine Bar

222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-348-4800 | 515 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-854-5600 |

4180 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-255-0800; see all locations at barcelonawinebar.com

Hotel Restaurant + Private Dining/Intimate Venue + Special Occasion/Date Night Tavern at GrayBarns 194 Perry Ave., Norwalk, 203-580-1900; tavernatgraybarns.com

New Restaurant Happy Monkey 376 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-405-5787

happymonkeygreenwich.com

Outdoor Dining Table 104

299 Long Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-388-8898; table104stamford.com

Pickup/Delivery Option Little Pub

531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147 | 26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122 |

2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567; see all locations at littlepub.com

above: Ron Gallo and Jean-Georges below left: Tacos with arugula, asparagus, Mancheo cheese, dill and green olive dressing; crispy fish tacos with chipotle mayonnaise, pickled cabbage, apple and habanero with mint below right: Arroz con polo

Sushi

Nordic Fish

1499 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-8400; nordicfishfairfield.com

REGIONAL SPECIALTIES

American Little Pub

531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147 |

26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122 |

2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567; see all locations at littlepub.com

Asian Fusion

Mecha Noodle Bar

151 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-801-7577 |

116 Washington St., Norwalk, 203-295-8718 |

1215 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-8222; see all locations at mechanoodlebar.com

Chinese Little Kitchen

423 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-454-5540; littlekitchenwestport.com

French Chez Vous Bistro

188 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-504-8770; chezvousbistro.com

Greek

Greenwich Flavor by Myrna’s 148 Mason St., Greenwich, 203-869-1500; greenwichflavorbymyrnas.com

Indian Coromandel Cuisine of India

25 Old Kings Hwy. N., Darien, 631-837-2419 coromandeldarienct.com

Italian Café Silvium

371 Shippan Ave., Stamford, 203-324-1651; cafesilviumct.com

Japanese Sakura

680 Post Rd. E., Westport 203-222-0802; sakurarestaurant.com

Shola Kebab, chunks of lamb gently spiced with cardamom and mace, grilled in a tandoor

Best

Indian COROMANDEL CUISINE OF INDIA

Coromandel Darien isn't one of those "if you know, you know"

places—everyone knows it's a winner. Just ask our voters. The beautiful restaurant serves Indian favorites, from tikkas and tandooris to vindaloos and masalas with a fresh, upscale approach and makes a good impression that lasts.

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PHOTO: CHEF GEORGE AT COROMANDEL

Mediterranean

Layla’s Falafel

936 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-461-8004 |

1535 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-955-1583  |

2088 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-384-0100; see all locations at laylasfalafel.com

Mexican La Taqueria

10 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-992-1199 |

1077 Boston Post Rd., 203-202-9399; taqueriact.com

Spanish Barcelona Wine Bar

222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-348-4800 |

515 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-854-5600 |

4180 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-255-0800; see all locations at barcelonawinebar.com

Thai

Little Thai Kitchen

21 St. Roch Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-2972 |

4 West Ave., Darien, 203-662-0038; littlethaikitchen.com

CASUAL FOOD

Bagels

Upper Crust Bagel Co. 197 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, 203-698-0079; uppercrustbagel.com

Bowls + Noodle Bar/Noodles

Mecha Noodle Bar

151 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-801-7577 |

116 Washington St., Norwalk, 203-295-8718 |

1215 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-8222; see all locations at mechanoodlebar.com

Burritos

Valencia Luncheria

164 Main St., Norwalk, 203-846-8009; valencialuncheria.com

Best Mexican LA TAQUERIA

Everybody (and we think we mean this literally) loves Mexican food. High-end to street food, it's all good in its own way. But it also makes it a challenge to stand out among the competition, which is just what La Taqueria did. When asked to choose a favorite, our voters were loud and clear: La Taqueria. Chef and owner Dennis Lake found the sweet spot, offering Mexican food in a casual space that feels more like you've happened upon a local haunt. Part of the secret must be in the food, such as (prepare yourself) the Grilled Chicken Burrito, with rice, beans, guacamole, lettuce, pico and rajas, salsa crema and cheese all bundled up in a chewy flour tortilla (go ahead, grab a napkin). As for tacos, choose from Beef Picadillo with Cojita cheese, cilantro and onion, or beerbattered Cod with Chipotle crema, red cabbage and cilantro. We suggest eating in, but this friendly place even delivers.

Best Mediterranean LAYLA'S FALAFEL

Some days you find yourself running around completing errands and knocking to-do's off the endless list when you suddenly realize that you are starving—and you need food now. That's when you take our voters' advice and head over to Layla's. Drop in just as you are and have your choice of filling and flavorful meals. You can build your favorite bowl, with rice or salad, maybe some falafel or chicken shawarma, certainly hummus and any of a dozen toppings, such as pickled cucumbers and tahini. They also offer platters, so you don't have to make any decisions—just a plate of, say a chicken kabob, and french fries, falafel, hummus, pita and baklava. There's even plenty for vegetarians and meatlovers alike to find delicious. Both are likely to agree on the tabbouleh salad, if not the marinated lamb. Whether you go for a plate, skewer or wrap, you can be sure of one thing: You won't leave hungry. Actually, it will be your most satisfying stop of the day.

left: Your favorites—stuffed grape leaves, cheese pies, beet salad and more—ready to go

Tortilla chips with fresh-made guacamole and a fleet of salsas

Chef Lake flanked by the crew at La Taqueria

PHOTO: LA TAQUERIA BY MARILYN ROOS PHOTOGRAPHY: LAYAL'S FALAFEL BY GARVIN BURKE

Best Ice Cream GOFER ICE CREAM

Ice cream and summertime are perfect partners. They just go together. Now, how you want your ice cream is up for debate. Some like soft serve, some a classic scoop, and some prefer their ice cream smashed deliciously between two giant cookies. We're not playing favorites; they're all good choices. Our voters also agreed that the best place to pick up this treat is at Gofer Ice Cream, which offers lots of choices— including smoothies and slushes. Enjoy this sweet way to beat the heat.

Stack of Oreo and chocolatechip flying disks with vanilla ice cream, a "Blue Goo" soft ice cream twist, and a double scoop of Salted Caramel and Oreo and Chocolate Chunk

PHOTO: KYLE NORTON

Best Burger LITTLE PUB

Little Pub has a bit of magic. Walking in from a busy day and all its worries and urgent matters and the bright summer sun, you suddenly decompress. It's like a time portal. Inside, it's all handhewn beams and ironwork, inviting you to put down your day and relax, like nothing else matters. It's just you, your friends around the table, and that glorious, juicy burger in front of you. Yes, there are endless comfortfood options on the menu (including amazing salads), but our voters zeroed in on the burgers, and for good reason. We're drawn to the "Three Hands," which is a burger topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy fried onions, creamy mac-n-cheese and red hot buffalo sauce. It tells you a lot about the place, like you can be yourself and put your concerns aside. Just be you and have a good time. They even have live music on certain nights. Oh, and vegetarians, yes, there is a veggie burger that holds it own with roasted peppers, jack cheese and a zippy cilantro-chipotle aioli. Enjoy your escape.

Best Pizza

COLONY GRILL

Date night, kids in tow, gathering of old high-school buddies, girls' night out—it all just works at Colony Grill. It's that kind of spot, in that it works for everybody who wants to ease up and enjoy a good bite. It seems that our voters agree. They exhaulted the place to the top, and we're guessing it's because the thin-crust pies are irresistible. Yes, you can order a classic cheese with hot oil or the famous salad pizza, which is best when you really can't decide if you want pizza or salad (you get both). We're also intrigued by the Breakfast Pie, made to order with bacon or sausage, egg and cheese. We know this place knows what it's doing—it's been around since 1935, rooted in appealing to the bar crowd (pizza in this hand, beer in that one). Now, its classic pizza appeals to everyone, and draws crowds in lower-, mid-, and upper-Fairfield County. Standing out among the many pizza places is no easy feat, but to do so for decades? That is impressive, and Colony wins people over year after year.

Frozen Yogurt

16 Handles

219 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-817-0707 |

1300 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-9841; see all locations at 16handles.com

Hamburgers

Little Pub

531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147 |

26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122 |

2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567; see all locations at littlepub.com

Hot Dogs

Super Duper Weenie

306 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-334-3647; superduperweenie.com

Ice Cream

Gofer Ice Cream

522 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-661-9080 |

551 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-990-0094 |

869 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-504-3105 |

2367 Summer St., Stamford, 203-355-0800 |

103 Main St., New Canaan, 203-594-1342 |

1020 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-202-2661 |

1240 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-292-3204 |

379 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-210-5546 |

407 Main St., Ridgefield, 203-244-5673; see all locations at gofericecream.com

Pizza Colony Grill

172 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, 203-359-2184 |

515 West Ave., Norwalk 203-866-5252 | 1520 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-259-1989; see all locations at colonygrill.com

Ribs/Barbecue

Hoodoo Brown BBQ

967 Ethan Alley Hwy., Ridgefield, 203-438-6033; hoodoobrownbbq.com

The Classic Bacon Cheeseburger has smoked bacon and your choice of cheese as well as a side of fries.

A classic Colony thincrust pizza is a favorite.

PHOTOS: BURGER AND PIZZA BY GARVIN BURKE

WINNING PICKS

Best Cafe/Bistro THE GRANOLA BAR

The Granola Bar has a way of balancing food and fun as well as being a place to meet up with a friend and being a grab-and-go place. Here you can start your day with a fresh cup of cappuccino or maybe a Turmeric Latte or maybe a Berry Chia smoothie (strawberries, blueberries, banana, almond milk, flax and chia), any of which are a good pick. You can also grab a breakfast burrito (with eggs, quinoa, black beans, avocado, cheese and pico) or any number of such choices all day. It serves creative sandwiches, bowls, salads and toasts. Here, crowd-pleasing favorites are leveled-up.

above: Appetizing visual proof that The Granola Bar is more than granola—including, here, mussels, steak and fries, fettucini and arugula salad with mozzarella, tomato and pesto below left: Prime dry-aged beef pull-apart sliders with melted Vidalia onion, cheddar cheese, pickles and TGB sauce below right: Picture-perfect cappuccinos to go.

Best Diner OREM'S DINER

Sometimes you meet up with friends who simply don't agree on what kind of food they want. The only win here is a diner, which has tons of options—and our voters chose Orem's Diner as their favorite. It was one place lots of people agreed on. As for a plate piled with food, you have choices upon choices— wraps, sandwiches, bagels, and pancakes, omlettes, avocado toasts, and chicken souvlaki platter, jalapeño poppers and baked meatloaf. Get the idea? Just open the menu for a world of satisfying options, and watch the whole table agree that it was a good idea to come here.

Salads

Chopt

1271 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-409-5811 |

1081 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 475-477-9110 | see all locations at choptsalad.com

DROP-IN SPOTS

Breakfast Harborview Market

218 Harborview Ave., Bridgeport, 203-367-7336; harborviewmarket.com

Brunch

Terrain Garden Café 561 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-226-2732;  shopterrain.com

Café/Bistro

The Granola Bar 41 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-883-5220; 700 Canal St., Stamford, 203-883-0304; 1020 Post Rd., Darien, 475-328-0994; 275 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-557-0945; 1876 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-692-4311; thegranolabar.com

Coffee Shop

Coffee for Good 48 Maple Ave., Greenwich, 203-979-4898; coffeeforgood.org

Deli

A & S Italian Fine Foods

2079 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-576-1600; asfinefoods.com

Diner

Orem’s Diner 167 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-7370; oremsdiner.com

Food Truck

The Tasty Yolk storefront: 2992 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, 203-545-9311; thetastyyolk.com

Health/Organic Food

The Stand Vegan Café 85 Mill Plain Rd., Fairfield, 203-873-0414; thestandvegancafe.com

top: Swiss cheeseburger with sweet potato fries, cole slaw and a cobb salad bottom: Finish off the meal with a sweet treat, like a lemon cake or a classic cheese cake—or maybe both, and share at the table.

PHOTOS: GARVIN BURKE

Juice Bar

Green & Tonic

7 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob, 203-869-1376 |

21 Forest St., New Canaan, 203-594-1851 |

17 Jesup Rd., Westport, 203-557-6392 |

665 Commerce Dr., Fairfield, 203-345-0995; see all locations at greenandtonic.com

Lunch Spot

Little Pub

531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147  |

26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122 |

2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567; see all locations at littlepub.com

Vegetarian

The Lime

168 Main St., Norwalk, 203-846-9240; limerestaurant.com

MARKETS + MORE

Bakery + Cakes/Cup Cakes

DiMare Pastry Shop

1243 East Putnam Ave., Riverside, 203-637-4781 |

12 Largo Dr. S., Stamford, 203-967-2253; dimarepastry.com

Butcher

A & S Italian Fine Foods

2079 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-576-1600; asfinefoods.com

Caterer

Marcia Selden Catering & Events

65 Research Dr., Stamford, 203-353-8000; marciaselden.com

Desserts

BE Chocolat

75 Hillside Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-5981; bechocolat.com

Best Desserts BE CHOCOLAT

Belgian chocolate. We thought that might get your attention. But there's more: Beligan chocolate handcrafted in small batches by a talented chocolatier, Chef Benoit. Our Best Of voters told us about their favorite place, BE Chocolat. Not only are the options in dark, milk and white chocolate delicious, but they're also beautiful. Benoit's artistry is on full display with the special collections, such as LOVE, a chocolate heart-shaped shell filled with an assortment of chocolate hearts. With special consideration to pairings, such as beer, BE Chocolat has fun. Consider the Chocolate Tasting and Pairing Class for six to twenty people, where you learn about creating and tasting the complexities of chocolate. Or perhaps you want to try the Chocolate Making Class. Or simply just stop by. The adorable shop is located in a quiet, leafy corner of Greenfield Hills. The next time your sweet tooth tries to get your attention, listen.

Best Juice Bar

GREEN & TONIC

There's vegetarian, then there's plant-based kitchen. That's Green & Tonic. At this cafe, with eat-in or take-out options, you can chose from a selection of prepared options, including soups, salads, bowls and sandwiches. If we might suggest one, consider the Curry Chickpea wrap in collard greens—more filling than you might guess. Otherwise, if you want to take control, you can build your own acai bowl, choosing from such toppings as shredded coconut, granola, and chia seeds. If you're in the mood to hand over the driver's seat, try a smoothie bowl from the menu; perhaps the Coco Haze with a mix of coconut, banana, granola and cacao. They also have an impressive selection of fresh juices, like the Green Monster, with cucumber, celery, green apple, kale, ginger, romaine, spinach, lemon, parsley and spirulina. Fresh and healthy. Perhaps a side of Kelp Noodles?

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below left: Belgian Waffle with pearl sugar, chocolate praline, vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and whipped cream below right: Fleets of assorted artisan chocolates, handmade by Chocolatier Chef Benoit

PHOTO: GREEN & TONIC CONTRIBUTED; BE CHOCOLAT BY GARVIN BURKE

Best Caterer MARCIA SELDEN CATERING & EVENTS

Call it creative. Call it dramatic. Call it romantic. Just don't forget to include calling it absolutely delicious. When Marcia Selden is given her full power of expression, her catering is a many splendored feast for the senses. Everything looks beautiful. Feels luxurious. Smells like a hint of heaven. Tastes like bliss. Sounds like one of the best events of one's life, right? The events have a way of exceeding every expection, yet remaining on point; that is, if it's over the top, it's somehow not too much. The party is permission to escape the every day. Gathered with your nearest and dearest or hosting an event to make a big impression, you can trust that Marcia Selden and her talented team will roll up their sleeves and bring the magic. The number of votes for Best Of suggest our readers don't want to see behindthe-scenes to understand how she does it. They just want to enjoy the performance.

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Between birthdays and weddings, you have other sweet treats at DiMare's. BREAD

Satisfy that sweet tooth and grumbling tummy with sweet breads. DiMare has a lovely selection to choose from, including corn, cranberry, datenut, blueberry, banana, zucchini, pumpkin and, we're throwing it in there for fun, pound cake (which, technically is cake but acts like a sweet bread). Just slice and serve with your favorite drink.

STRUDEL

Not sure what to order? We bet it's been a while since you ordered strudel. DiMare has memorable flavors, like apple horseshoe, apple, peach crumb, blueberry cheese, pineapple cheese and cherry cheese.

CROSTATA

These are not your regular mouthwatering pies, they're fruit-packed Italian dreams. You choose: raspberry, apricot or plum.

above: An astonishing and definitely once-in-a-lifetime celebration dream designed by Marcia Selden Catering & Events. This one, lush with flowers, included a surprise performance by Cyndi Lauper below: Zucchini ribbons and soup like you've never seen

PHOTO: TABLE BY MICHAEL JURICK; ZUCCHINI RIBBONS BY NEIL LANDINO; SOUP BY JULIE BIDWEL

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Best Gourmet To Go AUX DÉLICES

Life's busy, and there's always something on the daily agenda. Cooking may have to fall to the bottom of the list sometimes, and that's a good thing. That's when locals head to Aux Délices, where it's easy to find something delicious and satisfying. The cafe has plenty of gourmet salads, soups, sandwiches, bowls and more to grab and go. Also, though, it offers specialty foods that can be delivered right to your door. Just order what you want online, and either pick them up or have them sent. Cross that off your list!

Gourmet Grocery

Balducci’s

1050 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-637-7600 |

1385 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-254-5200; balduccis.com

Gourmet To Go

Aux Délices

25 Old Kings Hwy., Darien, 203-662-1136 |

3 West Elm St., Greenwich, 203-622-6644 |

1075 East Putname Ave., Riverside, 203-698-1066 |

1035 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-557-9600; auxdelicesfoods.com

Grocery Pickup/ Delivery Option

Whole Foods

150 Ledge Rd., Darien, 203-662-0577 | 399 Post Rd. W., Westport 203-227-6858 |

350 Grasmere Ave., Fairfield, 203-319-9544; see all locations at wholefoodsmarket.com

Liquor Store + Wine Shop

Total Wine & More 380 Main St., Norwalk, 203-840-0007; see all locations at totalwine.com

Organic Food Market

Trader Joe’s

400 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-226-8966 |

2258 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-330-8301; see all locations at traderjoes.com

Seafood Market

Fjord Fish Market

158 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-661-5006 |

22 East Ave., New Canaan, 203-966-2200 |

1015 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-202-9473 | 1835 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-255-9331; see all locations at fjordfishmarket.com

above: Many mouthwatering choices of gourmet salads, like the chicken Ceasar, as well as sandwiches and bowls in the grab-and-go section of the cafe below: Tempting chocolate chip and sugar cookies

PHOTOS: GARVIN BURKE

Best Margaritas + Restaurant Bar

bartaco

Sometimes you're thirsty, but other times you really just need a refreshment that will whisk you away to an island retreat. Find it at bartaco, where the bartending wizards fill your glass with sunny-day, beach-loving favorites, like a classic and crisp margarita with a perfectly salted rim and spritz of fresh lime.

Best Wine Bar + Wine List BARCELONA WINE BAR

Barcelona Wine Bar is one of those places that everyone can agree on. It has something for everyone's appetite, but it also just has a welcoming way of putting one and all at ease—like a mini vacation. And when on vacation, live like a local. Here, that means ordering the table at least one charcuterie and cheese and plenty of tapas (say, Pulpo, artichoke purée and salsa verde or fava beans, mint, leeks, crispy Serrano, smoked Maldón). Also, be sure to make a selection or two from the very impressive wine list. The options are endless, so whether your favorite type is a Sauvignon Blanc or a Pinot Noir or even a dry Sherry, you can narrow down to a few varieties to sip. If you can't decide, you can't lose with the sangria, of course. Order the table a pitcher, perhaps the Rioja wine, elderflower, citrus-infused dark rum and guava nectar. Who wouldn't agree to that?

BAR BOASTS

Beer Selection + Pub

Little Pub

531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147 |

26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122 |

2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567; see all locations at littlepub.com

Margaritas + Restaurant Bar

bartaco

222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-323-8226 |

20 Wilton Rd., Westport, 203-222-8226; see all locations at bartaco.com

Martinis

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

Microbrewery

Two Roads Brewing 1700 Stratford Ave., Stratford; tworoadsbrewing.com

Mobile Bar

The Vintage Horse thevintagehorses.com

Outdoor Bar 314 Beer Garden 314 Wilton Ave., Norwalk, 203-857-1516; 314beergarden.com

Sports Bar

The Blind Rhino

15 N. Main St., South Norwalk, 203-956-7243 | 3425 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, 203-362-5001; theblindrhino.com

Wine Bar + Wine List Barcelona Wine Bar

222 Summer St., Stamford 203-348-4800 |

515 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-854-5600 | 4180 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-255-0800; see all locations at barcelonawinebar.com

PHOTOS: BAR TACO AND BARCELONA WINE BAR BY TOM MCGOVERN

FASHION

Accessories + Teen Fashion

Apricot Lane

1499 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-9888; apricotlaneboutique.com

Consignment

Olive My Stuff

39 Sanford St., Fairfield; olivemystuff.com

Department Store Nordstrom at the The SoNo Collection 100 N. Water St., South Norwalk, 203-642-2634; nordstrom.com and thesonocollection.com

Designer Boutique

Helen Ainson 1078 Post Rd., Darien, 203-655-9841; helenainson.com

Event Dresses/Bridal Gowns/ Bridesmaid Dresses

Marietta C. Designs 436 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich; mariettac.com

Event Dresses/Bridal Gowns/Bridesmaid Dresses

MARIETTA C. DESIGNS

Marietta C. Designs boutique is an unofficial tradition among generations of best-dressed locals. The shop also wins over newcomers quickly and easily. Whether you're looking to shine at the cocktail party or ready to make an entrance in a formal gown at the annual gala, you'll find a style that flatters. If you're not sure what to wear for girls' night out or your weekend away, enjoy looking at this stylish destination.

above: Marietta Contadino, the owner of Marietta C. Designs, offers ready-to-wear and custom-made special-occasion women’s wear, from cocktail outfits to gowns for brides and bridesmaids.

Eyewear

Warby Parker

344 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 475-275-9684 |

122 Heights Rd., Ste. 218, Darien; 88-492-7297 |

The SoNo Collection, 100 N. Water St., South Norwalk, 203-648-9689; warbyparker.com and thesonocollection.com

Jeans

B Chic

78 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, 203-210-7037; IG: @bchicct

Lingerie + Swimwear

Soleil Toile

44 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-966-2887 |

14 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-454-8688; soleiltoile.com

Luxe Leisurewear + Men’s Fashion + Men’s Shoes + Women’s Fashion

Mitchells/Richards

359 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-0551 |

670 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-5165; richards.mitchellstores.com and shop.mitchellstores.com

New Shop

The Two Oh Three 107 Post Rd., Fairfield, thetwoohthree.com

Women’s Shoes

Shoes ‘N’ More

251 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-629-2323 | 1074-1076 Post Rd., Darien, 203-202-7702 |

121 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-972-8484 |

120 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-920-1960 |

275 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-4224; see all locations at shoesnmore.com

Best Lingerie + Swimwear

SOLEIL TOILE

Winning best lingerie and best swimwear lights up our imagination about a summer of great getaways and blissful weekends at home. Choose your poolside/beachside outfit, from bikinis and one-pieces, to a huge range of cover-ups (dresses, jumpsuits, shorts, pareos), sunhats and more. Get ready to soak in the sun and let the compliments flow. As for lingerie, complement your sun-kissed skin with lingerie that looks as good as it feels. You'll find all the top designers in this local, well-informed boutique.

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above: The best-selling Tom bra from the Marie Jo Collection in the fashionable color nuage blue

Luxe Leisurewear + Men’s Fashion + Men’s Shoes + Women’s Fashion MITCHELLS/RICHARDS

Are we suprised that our Best Of voters recognized the pillars of high fashion in Fairfield County? Not in the least. Everyone turns to Mitchells in Westport and Richards in Greenwich for the absolute best designer clothes and shoes for any day of the week and any occasion. Not only do these family-owned sister stores offer high-style designs, but they also offer unmatched personal assistance. You'll find plenty of choices—Tom Ford, Valentino, Bottega Veneta, Chloe, and dozens more—and expert help making your finai selections. Expect to be pampered all along the way.

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ESPADRILLES

When you're not sure what to wear, an espadrille can come in very handy. Today's choices range from your classic look to metallic braids to an equestrian influence to a coastal vibe with scallop edge in Latte. If you're really undecided, there's even a clear strap that will work with nearly anything and a Raffia Straw fringe that is as beachy as possible.

PLATFORM

Level up in the crowd without having to wear heels this summer. Pick up a platform shoe with options like the Raised Bit Comfort Slide in biscotto or the eye-catching Satin Cord Wedge with Studs in champagne.

SLIDES

The Birkenstock Arizona EVA—the signature pool sandal—is sedate in white and poppy in Popcorn yellow.

above: Head-to-toe designer fashions: Bontoni tan suede lace-up dress shoes for men and micro-textured cashmere and silk sportcoat, also Bontoni. For her, Carolina Herrera dress and Bottega Veneta Teen Jodie Woven Leather Bags

The shoes of summer are anything but meaningless flings at Shoes 'n'

JEWELRY

Designer Jewelry

Betteridge

239 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-0124; betteridge.com

Estate Jewelry

R. Hollander Master Goldsmith

154 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-363-2200; ringart.com

Everyday Jewelry

JL Rocks

292 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-454-4541 |

5 Riverside Ln., Greenwich, 203-990-0043; jlrocks.com

Fine Jewelry

Lux Bond & Green

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

Selection of Local Designers

R. Hollander Master Goldsmith

154 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-363-2200; ringart.com

Special Occasion Jewelry

Shreve, Crump & Low

125 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-6205; shrevecrumpandlow.com

Watches

Manfredi Jewels

121 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 866-610-0705 | 72 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-966-8705; manfredijewels.com

Wedding/Engagement Rings

Henry C. Reid Jewelers 1591 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-255-0447; hcreidjewelers.com

Rock Stars

Our readers know the power of jewelry. Sometimes an outfit is complete with a chic set of simple gold earrings, while other times the fun part of a look is layering on statementmaking pieces. Here are a few local shops with selections that impressed our voters. Pick from established houses and classic style or from emerging designers pushing new trends.

R. HOLLANDER MASTER GOLDSMITH

winner of best selection of local designers jewelry

Handmade by Russ Hollander: Platinum Art Deco style Chandelier earrings, set with thirty-six 7.08ct F color Pear shaped & two 3.01ct TW natural diamonds with two 12.8mm South Sea pearls $77,900

HENRY C. REID JEWELERS

winner of best wedding/ engagement rings

Horizontally set emerald-cut diamond eternity band, from $6,560. Horizontally set oval diamond eternity band, from $10,850. Round diamond eternity band, from $10,780.

Vertically set oval diamond eternity band, from $14,590. Vertically set emerald-cut diamond eternity band, from $9,735. All rings are available in different stone sizes.

R. HOLLANDER MASTER GOLDSMITH

winner of best estate jewelry

Handmade 18kt yellow gold, black enamel and natural seed pearl fibula Circa 1890. $3,770

Reader's Picks

SHREVE,

Platinum pear-shape diamond drop earrings featuring two GIA-certified pear-shape diamonds that have a combined weight of 20.48 carats with a color and clarity of I VS2. The earrings are surrounded by a halo of ninety-seven round brilliant-cut diamonds.

Price upon request

Rings of diamonds, 14K gold, enamel and moonstone, $475-$800

JL ROCKS winner of best everyday jewelry

OMEGA Seamaster-Diver 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer, $7,700; CHOPARD Alpine-Eagle Small, $15,200

MANFREDI JEWELS

winner of best watches

CRUMP & LOW winner of best special occasion jewelry

Pear Shaped Diamond Engagemnet Ring $34,500

LUX BOND & GREEN winner of best fine jewelry

HOME

Antiques/Vintage Store

Modern Day Auctions

100 N. Water St., Norwalk, 203-400-6000; moderndayauctions.com

Appliances

Aitoro

401 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-847-2471; store.aitoro.com

Closet/Organization

California Closets

565 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-924-8444; californiaclosets.com

Decor

The Post 1799 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-292-5700; thepostct.com

Furniture

Serena & Lily

35 Elm St., Westport, 203-635-8000; serenaandlily.com

Garden Center

Designs by Lee

129 Interlaken Rd., Stamford, 203-322-2206; designsbylee.com

Hardware + Paint + Windows/ Doors

Ring’s End 181 West Ave., Darien, 203-655-2525; see all locations at ringsend.com

Home Tech

Fairfield Integrated Systems

1212 E. Putnam Ave., Riverside, 203-614-9365; fairfieldis.io

Kitchen + Bath BENDER

235 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-663-0272; see all showroom locations at benderplumbing.com

Best Closet Organization

CALIFORNIA CLOSETS

What is real luxury? It's in the way you feel. Having an organized space is an essential element to feeling calm, comfortable and confident. The trustworthy way of moving from cluttered chaos to streamlined storage is California Closets. Our voters recognize that the custom-designed spaces bring order to their carefully curated collection of clothes, shoes, bags and the many accessories. Aside from being able to build outfits with ease, an organized closet also protects your investments—no snags, no wrinkles, no dust, no fading. It includes layout, lighting and overall look of the system, too, whether that's pure white and minimalist or something with lots of ornate, layered details. The team works with you, including a consultation, 3D digital model to review, custom creation and professional installation. You might like it so much in your bedroom that you'll look at your home office, mudroom or family room to see if they, too, need to be transformed for the better.

above: Everything's in its place with a California Closets system, because designers work with each client to determine what they need and what their style is—such as this white cubby system with glass cabinet doors.

Lighting

Chloe Winston Lighting Design

68 Water St., Norwalk, 203-957-8686; chloewinstonlighting.com

Linens

The Linen Shop

21 Elm St., New Canaan 203-972-0433; thelineshopct.com

Outdoor Furniture

Patio.com

428 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-3084 |

919 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-222-1620; see all locations at patio.com

Pool Design

Shoreline

393 West Ave., Stamford, 203-967-1203; shorelinepools.com

Rugs

Redi-Cut Carpets & Rugs

1620 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-349-6686; redicarpets.com

Stone

Gault Stone

11 Ferry Ln. W., Westport, 203-227-5181; gaultstone.com

Best Lighting CHLOE WINSTON LIGHTING DESIGN

Never underestimate the power of good lighting. Your favorite room is properly illuminated. Dark reading corners are suddenly aglow with a table lamp. The busy kitchen, always packed with your family looking to grab a bite of whatever you're cooking, is better because of brilliant task lighting. The entry? It has a gentle ceiling light to welcome guests. Our readers agreed by sending in vote after vote for Chloe Winston Lighting Design. We should add "again," because this popular shop wins year after year. You might say people have seen the light about lighting options. They turn to designer and upscale options in the showroom to imagine the possibilities at home. Plus, there's plenty of interior design help to make sure you have selections that will work. You'll know that you made the right choice when you feel good in your space—and you now have more than one favorite room.

above: At its heart, lighting is about making sure everything in a room is lit properly—but even in this room, awash in natural light, the woven hanging lights add an essential design element to the overall look.

Best Color + Styling Salon

THE COLOR CAFE

Sometimes you need a whole new look. Maybe it's a crisp bob or long and lush layers; other times it might be an entirely different color with touches of sunny highlights. Whatever you're envisioning for your hair this summer, The Color Café is ready to reveal the new you. With nine years in Greenwich and a very happy year one in Norwalk, the salons have won over our voters. Just tell your stylist and color specialist what you're looking for and wait for the big, gorgeous reveal.

Best Day Spa

THE SPA AT THE J HOUSE

Everything can be just fine, and yet we still feel like something could be a little better. Our voters find it at The Spa at the J House. It has all of the treatments that turn your day around, from Hydra facials to IV Hydration Services. Of course, it also has many massage options. May we suggest the Stress Relief Massage with pure essential oils or, perhaps, Deep Tissue Lymphatic Flush? Get your glow back with a Quenching Aloe Wrap, which comes with a scalp, neck and foot massage. There's many, many more. The team works with you on your wellness and beauty goals. The spa thinks of every detail, from the luxury skincare ingredients to the full experience, such as the music. They play MusiCure, therapeutic sounscapes by Danish composer Niels Eje.

PAMPERING

Blow Out/Updo

Noelle Spa

1100 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-322-3445; noelle.com

Color + Women’s Styling/ Salon

The Color Café

23 Benedict Pl., Greenwich, 203-769-1929 |

Color Cafe North, 456 Main Ave., Norwalk, 203-642-4163; colorcafestudio.com

Cosmetic Spa

Greenwich Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa

100 Melrose Ave., Greenwich | 1200 High Ridge Rd., Stamford 203-954-9293

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Day Spa J House

1114 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-698-6980

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Eyebrow/Eyelash Services

Aileen Barcia Lash Studio 131 Kings Hwy. N., Westport; abprobeauty.com

Facial

Maria Nicole Aesthetics 1011 Hope St., Stamford, 203-570-5238; marianicoleaesthetics.com

Makeup Application

ultimathule

37 Saugatuck Ave., Westport, 203-454-2249; ultimathulesalon.com

left: Spa Manager Danielle Claycomb guides guests through the options at The Spa at the J House—a tranquil luxury spa offering exceptional massages, facials and mind body treatments with a staff of diverse and experienced therapists.

right: Perfect blond waves with summer-loving highlights

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Makeup Boutique

bluemercury

254 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-863-0005 |

120 Main St., New Canaan, 203-972-7100 |

1015 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-656-9660 |

57 Main St., Westport, 203-222-9222 |

62 Main St., Westport, 203-227-6900; see all locations at bluemercury.com

Mani/Pedi

Posh Spa & Nail

195 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-900-1099 |

1077 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-309-5454 | 401 Post Rd. W., Westport, 203-222-8830; poshct.com

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

Men’s Styling/Salon

Westport Cut & Shave

235 Post Rd., Westport, 203-557-8500; westportcutshave.com

Spray Tan

Bronzed by Coy 231 Post Rd., Westport, 203-908-0184; bronzedbycoy.com

Waxing/Hair Removal

The Waxing Spot

211 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-340-9590 | 420 Post Rd. W., Westport, 203-228-5118; thewaxingspot.com

FITNESS + GEAR

Activewear

Athleta

350 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-625-0129 |

103-107 Main St., Westport, 203-454-0001; see all locations at athleta.gap.com

Best Private Fitness Training + Virtual/ Live Stream Fitness

THE U

Upper Deck Fitness is now The U: think U-turn on your fitness level. You get private and group athletic training, nutrition and cooking coaching and massage services. It's head-to-toe results. You don't have to go to the gym to feel and see the difference; the classes come to you—with live interactive classes or on-demand video workouts. You get coaching to guide your sessions and form, so your hard work and commitment pay off. For the thirty-plus live classes weekly, a coach beams into your workout space and, through video, provides feedback and motivation. It starts with a custom routine and free trial.

right: Interested in working with a coach to improve your progress? The U clients can work out at the gym or get training with a virtual coach. Those virtual sessions can either be live, with in-time feedback and support, or with on-demand streaming. Of course, a mix of both also works.

Barre

The Bar Method

800 Post Rd., Darien, 203-2020-7975 | 85 Mill Plain Rd., Fairfield, 203-259-8825; barmethod.com

Bicycle Shop

Danny’s Cycles

1492 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-883-8488 | 1950 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-355-0002; see all locations at dannyscycles.com

Crossfit + Fitness Studio + Gym

Carozza Fitness

316 Courtland Ave., Stamford, 203-561-0493; carozzafitness.com

Dance Fitness

Conservatory of Dance

152 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, 475-263-4870; conservatory-of-dance.com

Golf Equipment

Sterling

1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, 203-461-9090; sterlingfarmsgc.com

Indoor Cycling

Life Cycle

135 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-978-3510; lifecyclect.com

Pilates

Black Rock Pilates 2889 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, 203-335-1987; blackrockpilates.com

Private Fitness Training + Virtual/Live Stream Fitness

The U

225 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-309-6231; morethanjustagym.com

Yoga

Connecticut Power Yoga

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

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FAMILY LIFE

Art Classes

Make-modern

1985 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-655-1985; make-modern.com

Children’s/Baby Décor

Wiggles & Giggles 37 Tokeneke Rd., Darien, 203-309-5109; wigglesandgigglesshop.com

Children’s Clothes

The Piccolina Shop

82 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-900-7001; thepiccolinashop.com

Youth Fitness Training

Chelsea Piers Connecticut 1 Blachley Rd., Stamford, 203-989-1000; sports.chelseapiers.com

Children’s Haircuts

Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids 1568 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-557-8700; sharkeyscutsforkids.com

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Reader's Picks

Children’s Music Lessons

Suzuki Music Schools

246 Post Road E., Westport, 203-227-9474; suzukischools.org

Children’s Parties

Hands On Pottery

15 Tokeneke Rd., Darien, 203-656-3995 |

1700 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-319-1273; hopct.com

College Prep Courses

Carnegie Prep 203-352-3500; carnegieprep.com

Family-Friendly Restaurant

Colony Grill

172 Murtle Ave., Stamford, 203-359-2184 |

515 West Ave., Norwalk 203-866-5252 |

1520 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-259-1989; see all locations at colonygrill.com

Nanny/Babysitting Services

Wee Care Nanny 203-359-8410; weecarenanny.com

Toy Store

Awesome Toys and Gifts

970 High Ridge Rd., Stamford | 429 Post Rd. E., Westport, 424-293-7663; awesometoys.com

DAILY ESSENTIALS

Auto Shop

Fairfield Automotive Service

2149 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-259-6500; fairfieldauto.net

Bookstore

Westport Book Shop

23 Jesup Rd., Westport, 203-349-5141; westportbooksalesventures.org

Car Wash

Splash Car Wash

see all locations at splashcarwashes.com

CBD Store

Franny’s Farmacy

940 Post Rd. E. (inside The Collective West), Westport, 203-349-5588; frannysfarmacy.com/cbd-westport

Dry Cleaners

Fabricare Cleaners

264 Heights Rd., Darien, 203-655-3381 |

5 Holmes St., Norwalk, 203-229-0001 |

2130 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-256-2725 | pickup service in Fairfield County, 203-229-0001; fabricarecleaners.net

Event Space

Darien Community Association 274 Middlesex Rd., Darien, 203-655-9050; darienca.org

Event Space/Wedding

Reception Venue

The Inn at Longshore

260 Compo Rd. S., Westport, 203-226-3316; innatlongshore.com

Fine Art Gallery

The Flinn Gallery 101 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-7947; flinngallery.com

Florist

Fresh Flower Bar

1301 Bronson Rd., Fairfield, 203-800-3830; freshflowerbar.com

Gift Shop

Splurge

39 Lewis St., Greenwich, 203-869-7600; splurgegifts.com

Livery Service

Rudy's Executive Transportation 800-243-7839; rudylimo.com

Local Hotel

Delamar Southport 275 Old Post Rd., Southport, 203-259-2800; delamar.com/southport

Pet Groomer/Pet Spa

All Fur Paws

209 Bruce Park Ave., Greenwich, 203-542-5181; allfurpawsct.com

above: Earth Animal is dedicated to healthy, real food for your pets. The staff scrutinizes the ingredients in the brands that they carry, including their own, so pets eat well.

Pet Supplies/Clothing

EARTH ANIMAL

Your beloved pets might not know better, but you do. So, at Earth Animal find the wholesome pet food, treats and pet supplies that they'll love—and you can feel good about. For example, consider the No-Hide Chews that are healthy and digestible, while also taking care of your fur-baby's teeth and gums. But that's just the start. This beautiful shop is also filled with bunches of good choices and well-informed staff to help you make selections. Let's put it this way, if Fido wanted to bury his treasure anywhere but the backyard, he'd go here. It's filled with pet treasures. Yes, they also carry plenty of toys and other accessories, so he can pick out something new.

Pet Supplies/Clothing

Earth Animal

925 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-222-7173; earthanimal.com

Portrait Photographer

Karen Morneau karenmorneausphotography .com

Wedding Photographer

Melani Lust melanilustphotography.com

Shoe Repair

Westfair Shoe Repair 1783 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-259-5587

Stationery/Formal Invitations

Bespoke Designs

8 Sconset Sq., Westport,

203-557-6777; bespokedesigns.com

Storage Facility

Westy Self Storage

80 Brownhouse Rd., Stamford, 203-961-8000 |

50 Keeler Ave., Norwalk, 203-899-1234 |

65 Danbury Rd., Wilton 203-762-7600 | 2070 Kings Hwy., Fairfield, 203-256-2777; see all locations at westy.com

Tailor

Ted the Tailor 2 Church St., Greenwich, 203-869-5699

Veterinarian

Cannondale Animal Clinic

481 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-834-8855; cannondaleanimalclinic.com

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The 2023 TOWN W INNERS ’ LIST of

Reader's Picks

Asian/Asian Fusion Mecha Noodle Bar mechanoodlebar.com

FOOD + DRINK DINING

Best Service

Washington Prime washingtonprimect.com

Business Lunch Capital Grille thecapitalgrille.com

Creative Menu The Wheel thevillagewheel.com

Hotel Restaurant Villa Italia villaitaliastamford.com

Outdoor Dining Table 104 table104stamford.com

Pickup/Delivery Option Colony Grill colonygrill.com

Private Dining/Intimate Venue The Wheel thevillagewheel.com

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

Special Occasion/ Date Night Divina divinastamford.com

Steaks Blackstones blackstonessteakhouse.com

Sushi Kashi kashijapanese.com

Tapas

Barcelona barcelonawinebar.com

REGIONAL SPECIALTIES

American The Wheel thevillagewheel.com

Chinese Peter Chang peterchangct.com

French Chez Vous Bistro chezvousbistro.com

Greek Kouzina kouzinataverna.com

Indian Taj tajstamform.com

Italian Café Silvium cafesilviumct.com

Japanese Kashi kashijapanese.com

Mediterranean Layla’s Falafel laylasfalafel.com

Mexican bartaco bartaco.com

Spanish Barcelona barcelonawinebar.com

Thai Bedford Thai bedfordthai.com

CASUAL FOOD Bagels Liz Sue Bagels lizsuebagelsinc.com

Bowls Chopt choptsalad.com

Burritos Ole Mole olemolestamford.com

Frozen Yogurt 16 Handles 16handles.com

Hamburgers Lucky’s luckysclassic.com

Best Creative Menu + Private Dining/ Intimate Venue + American THE WHEEL

Best Outdoor Dining TABLE 104

above: This waterfront restaurant is a go-to for its chic decor, craft cocktails and versatile menu of farm-to-table fare.

above: The patio is always packed at this Tuscan-inspired osteria.

Hot Dogs

Lunch Lady Gerri’s homeofthesloppy.com

Ice Cream/Gelato Gofer gofericecream.com

Pizza Colony Grill colonygrill.com

Ribs/Barbeque Avellino avellinofamilybbq.com

Salads Chopt chopt.com

DROP-IN SPOTS

Breakfast Granola Bar thegranolabar.com

Brunch Fortina fortinapizza.com

Café/Bistro Granola Bar thegranolabar.com

Coffee Shop (independent) Lorca lorcacoffeebar.com

Deli Rye Ridge ryeridgedeli.com

Diner Elm Street Diner elmstreetdiner.com

Health/Organic Food Mike’s Organic mikesorganic.com

Juice Bar Juice Kings juice-kings.com

Lunch Spot Table 104 table104stamford.com

Vegetarian/Organic/ Health Teff teffstamford.com

MARKETS & CATERING

Bakery DiMare Pastry Shop dimarepastry.com

Butcher Shop LaRocca’s lcountrymarket.com

Cakes/Cup Cakes DiMare Pastry Shopdimarepastry.com

Caterer Marcia Selden marciaselden.com

Desserts/Chocolates DiMare Pastry Shop dimarepastry.com

Gourmet Grocery Mike’s Organic mikesorganic.com

Gourmet To Go Mike’s Organic mikesorganic.com

Grocery Pickup/Delivery Option Mike’s Organic mikesorganic.com

Liquor Store BevMax bevmax.com

Organic Food Market Mike’s Organic mikesorganic.com

Seafood Market New Wave newwaveseafood.com

Wine Shop Harbor Point Wine & Spirits harborpointwineandspirits. com

BAR BOASTS

Beer Selection Third Place halffullbrewery.com

Margaritas bartaco bartaco.com

Best Diner ELM STREET DINER

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Best Designer Jewelry + Fine Jewelry + Estate Jewelry + Special Occasion

Jewelry + Wedding/Engagement Rings

RUSS HOLLANDER MASTER GOLDSMITH

above: Locals love the burgers, sandwiches, milkshakes, donuts and All-American classics at this favorite diner.

above: 4.64ct Cushion cut Burma Sapphire & six E color natural bezel set diamonds in an 18kt granulated green gold Scythian band.

Martinis Divina divinastamford.com

Microbrewery Half Full halffullbrewery.com

Outdoor Bar Cisco Brewers thevillagestamford.com

Pub Tigin tiginirishpub.com

Restaurant Bar bartaco bartaco.com

Sports Bar Bobby V’s bobbyvsrestaurant.com

Wine Bar Barcelona barcelonawinebar.com

Wine List Barcelona barcelonawinebar.com

SHOP + STYLE FASHION

Accessories Whim whimlove.com

Consignment Roundabout roundaboutcouture.com

Department Store Macy’s macys.com

Designer Boutique A Step Ahead astepaheadfashion.com

Event Dresses/Bridal

Gowns/Bridesmaid

Dresses A Step Ahead astepaheadfashion.com

Eyewear Cohen’s cohensfahionoptical.com

Jeans Havana Jeans shophavanajeans.com

Lingerie Victoria’s Secret victoriassecret.com

Luxe Leisurewear House of Humbled houseofhumbled.com

Men’s Fashion House of Humbled houseofhumbled.com

Men’s Shoes Hawley Lane Shoes hawleylaneshoes.com

New Shop Daisy-Bella daisy-bella.com

Swimwear Macy’s macys.com

Teen Fashion Whim whimlove.com

Women’s Fashion House of Humbled houseofhumbled.com

Women’s Shoes House of Humbled houseofhumbled.com

JEWELRY

Designer Jewelry Russ Hollander ringart.com

Estate Jewelry Russ Hollander ringart.com

Everyday Jewelry Nagi nagijewelers.com

Fine Jewelry Russ Hollander ringart.com

Selection of Local Designers Nagi nagijewelers.com

Reader's Picks

Special Occasion Jewelry Russ Hollander ringart.com

Watches Peter Suchy petersuchyjewelers.com

Wedding/Engagement Rings

Russ Hollander ringart.com

HOME Antiques/Vintage Remix Market remixmarket.com

Appliances County TV & Appliance countytv.com

Closet/Organization Matt Baier mattbaier.com

Décor The Collective thecollectivect.com

Furniture Remix Market remixmarket.com

Garden Center Designs by Lee designsbylee.com

Hardware Rocky’s rockys.com

Kitchen + Bath Plimpton & Hills plimptonhills.com

Lighting The Accessory Store stamford-shades. myshopify.com

Linens Home Goods homegoods.com

Outdoor Furniture DWR dwr.com

Best Decor THE COLLECTIVE

above: With a mix of modern and vintage finds, this 20,000-square-foot home showroom features pieces hand-picked by Pamela Frisoli of Trovare Home.

Paint Ring’s End ringsend.com

Pool Design Shoreline shorelinepools.com

Rugs Redi-Cut redicarpets.com

Stone Connecticut Stone connecticutstone.com

Windows/Doors Windorama windowrama.com

PAMPERING

Blow Out/Updo Noelle noelle.com

Color Noelle noelle.com

Cosmetic Spa Nichols Skin Lab nicholsmdskinlab.com

Day Spa Noelle noelle.com

Eyebrows/Eyelashes European Wax Center

Facial

Maria Nicole Aesthetics marianicoleaesthetics.com

Makeup Shop Macy’s macys.com

Mani/Pedi Coco Nail cocospa.com

Massage Noelle noelle.com

Men’s Styling/Salon Salon 1026 salon1026stamford.com

Spray Tan Palm Beach palmbeachtan.com

Reader's Picks

Waxing/Hair Removal European Wax waxcenter.com

Women’s Styling/Salon Reveal Hair Salon revealhairsalon.com

SERVICES + TO-DO’S

FITNESS

Activewear/Running Shoes Rhone rhone.com

Barre Chelsea Piers CT chelseapiersct.com

Bicycle Shop Danny’s Cycles dannyscycles.com

Crossfit Carozza Fitness carozzafitness.com

Dance Fitness Empowered Aerial Fitness empoweredaerialfitness.com

Fitness Studio The U morethanjustagym.com

Golf Equipment Sterling sterlingfarmsgc.com

Gym Carozza Fitness carozzafitness.com

Indoor Cycling Life Cycle lifecyclect.com

Pilates Chelsea Piers CT chelseapiersct.com

Private Fitness Training

The U morethanjustagym.com

Virtual Fitness The U morethanjustagym.com

Yoga Connecticut Power Yoga ctpoweryoga.com

Best Activewear/Running Shoes

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Best Paint RING’S END

above: The pros at Rhone help athletes, weekend warriors and everyone in between to find the perfect fit in activewear.

above: At this hub for home improvement, you’ll find the best selection in paints for indoor and outdoor projects.

Reader's Picks

FAMILY LIFE

Art Classes

Best Time Ever thebestimeever.com

Children’s/Baby Décor Honey Pie honeypiewestport.com

Children’s Clothes Honey Pie honeypiewestport.com

Children’s/Youth Fitness Training chelseapierwsct.com

Children’s Music Lessons Mary Ann Hall’s Music for Children musicforchildren.net

Children’s Parties Chelsea Piers CT chelseapiersct.com

College Prep Courses Tutor Me SOS tutormesos.com

Family Friendly Restaurant Honey Joe’s honeyjoescoffee.com

Nanny/Babysitting Services

Wee Care Nanny weecarenanny.com

Toy Store Awesome Toys and Gifts awesometoys.com

DAILY ESSENTIALS

Auto Repair Shop Pray Body Shop praybodyshop.com

Bookstore Barnes & Noble barnesandnoble.com

Car Wash Splash splashcarwashes.com

CBD Store Fine Fettle finefettle.com

Dry Cleaning Go Green gogreendrycleaners.net

Event Space Third Place halffullbrewery.com

Event Space/Wedding Reception Venue The Village thevillagestamford.com

Florist Stamford Florist stamfordflorist.com

Gift Shop House of Humbled houseofhumbled.com

Livery Service Rudy’s Limousine rudylimo.com

Local Hotel The Lloyd thelloydstamford.com

Pet Groomer/Pet Spa Spot On spotonvet.com

Pet Supplies/Clothing Choice Pet choicepet.com

Shoe Repair Izet’s Leather izetsleather.com

Storage Westy westy.com

Tailor Mario the Tailor 203-324-5177

Veterinarian Spot On spotonvet.com

PHOTOGRAPHY: THE L COURTESY OF BRAND; SPLASH BY GARVIN BURKE

above: A multi-year winner, Splash Car Wash takes a hands-on approach and leaves your vehicle sparkling clean, inside and out.

above: A boutique hotel with a cool, contemporary vibe, The Lloyd is close to Mill River Park and in walking distance to everything downtown.

203.327.0024

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TOP DENTISTS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY 2023

When it comes to first impressions, a great smile goes a long way. That’s why finding the right dentist is important. Our 2023 Top Dentists guide features the leading practitioners in Fairfield County based on specialty. To find these elite Top Dentists, we turned to the experts at DataJoe,+ a leading software and research company specializing in data collection and verification. The firm conducted a voting process where dental professionals could vote for their peers and provide detailed evaluations. Final selections were made after careful examination of credentials and past records with state academies and dental boards.

Featuring more than 200 practitioners who are experts in their field, our directory has the perfect dentist to help you smile with confidence. »

DENTAL ANESTHESIOLOGY

ABRA DILISIO

Pediatric Dental Sedation

Specialists of Connecticut

37 North Avenue, Suite 103, Norwalk 203-817-2534 pdssct.com

ENDODONTICS

BRIAN AMOROSO 259 Stillson Road, Fairfield 203-333-3636 amorosoendo.com

ALEXANDRA BYRNE

5 Eversley Avenue, Suite 102, Norwalk 203-803-1849

TRISHA CHARLAND

Coastal Endodontics

148 East Avenue, Suite 2F, Norwalk 203-857-1284 coastalendoct.com

JOEL B. CHASEN

Advanced Endodontics of Connecticut

95 Armory Road, Suite 2, Stratford 203-377-1331 advancedendo-ct.com

EVAN D. CHRISTENSEN Fairfield Shore

Endodontics

61 Sherman Street, Suite E, Fairfield 203-255-3636 fairfieldrct.com

JOSHUA L. DEMBSKY

Advanced Endodontics of Connecticut 95 Armory Road, Suite 2, Stratford 203-377-1331 advancedendo-ct.com

DAVID T. FONG

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

ANDREA GENTILE-FIORI

Advanced Endodontics of Connecticut 95 Armory Road, Stratford 203-377-1331 advancedendo-ct.com

ANJANETTE W. GJERTSEN 10 Berkeley Street, Suite 4, Norwalk 203-899-1636 microendoct.com

AGNES HERCEG

Advanced Endodontics & Microsurgery of Stamford

44 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Suite 5, Stamford 203-324-9239 stamfordendo.com

CAROLYN KILBRIDE

Endodontic Associates of Norwalk

120 East Avenue, Suite 3E, Norwalk 203-635-6300 rootcanalnorwalk.com

PHILIP R. MASCIA

Greater Danbury Center for Endodontics

360 Federal Road, Brookfield 203-775-3344 danburyendo.com

DENNIS L. PIPHER

Endodontic Associates of Norwalk 120 East Avenue, Suite 3E, Norwalk 203-635-6300 ctrootcanal.com

YUMNA PIRACHA Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-625-1624 headaches-tmj.com

ALLEN J. ROSENTHAL Advanced Endodontics & Microsurgery of Stamford 44 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Suite 5, Stamford 203-324-9239 stamfordendo.com

IRENE WONG Fairfield Endodontics 999 Summer Street, Suite 301, Stamford 203-325-3636 fairfieldendo.com

JOSEPH A. ZERELLA Zerella Endodontics 21 Sherman Court, Fairfield 203-553-9700 zerellaendo.com

GENERAL DENTISTRY

STEVEN ALTMAN Greenwich Dental Group 18 Field Point Road, Greenwich 203-869-3984 greenwichdentalgroup .com

THOMAS ANZALONE Integrity Dental of Greenwich 235 Glenville Road, 2nd Floor, Greenwich 203-531-5595 integritydentalgreenwich .com

JAMES T. ARIS

Advanced Dentistry of Wilton

436 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-762-5100 drjamesaris.com

JEFFREY A. BABUSHKIN Cosmetic & Preventive Dentistry

888 White Plains Road, Suite 102, Trumbull 203-268-5881 cpdentistry.com

JANETTE A. BLACK

69 Sherman Street, Fairfield 203-255-1545 drscullyandblack.com

M. NICHOLAS BOCCAROSSA

Dental Associates of Connecticut 32 Church Hill Road, Suite 201, Newtown 203-426-5891 dentalassociates.us

JAMES T. BOWMAN

70 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford 203-324-9506 jamestbowmandds.com

KENNETH N. BRODER

144 Morgan Street, Suite 5, Stamford 203-327-1167 drkenbroder.com

DIANA L. CARDONA

Aesthetic Dentistry of Fairfield

2600 Post Road, Southport 472-255-6983 adfct.com

BRIJESH CHANDWANI

493 Westport Avenue, Norwalk 203-842-8658 tmdtmj.com

CHRISTOPHER C. COGGUILLO

Coastal Dental Care of Milford 203 Cherry Street, Milford 203-874-0000 coastaldentalcareof milford.com

ALEJANDRA G. COSTANTINO-FINIASZ

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

CHARLES A. CRAPE

Center for Family Dental Health 435 New Haven Avenue, Milford 203-877-4511

PETER DANTINI

Dantini Dental of Stamford 12 Camp Avenue, Stamford 203-322-5397 dentistdds.com

VINCENT B. DEFINA

Devine Dental

4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 202, Greenwich 203-629-9009 dentistofgreenwich.com

SANTO A. DELALLO

122 West Norwalk Road, Norwalk 203-855-8877

BARBARA J. DEVINE

Devine Dental

4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 202, Greenwich 203-629-9009 dentistofgreenwich.com

MARK S. DEWAELE

208 South Avenue, New Canaan 203-966-5944 newcanaanctdental.com

JEANNINE DONAHUE

Fairfield Dental Arts

320 Post Road, Fairfield 845-363-4312 fairfielddentalarts.com

SASHA DREXLER

Sasha Drexler Dentistry

1305 Post Road, Suite 200, Fairfield 203-255-5999 sashadrexlerdentistry .com

YOLANI P. EDIRISINGHE

Family Dentistry of Milford

53 Cherry Street, Milford 203-878-1766 familydentistrymilford .com

ELIOT S. ESSENFELD

Vanlang & Essenfeld Family Dentistry

53 Old Kings Highway North, Darien 203-655-8887 dariendentists.com

WILLIAM J. FESSLER 116 East Avenue, Norwalk 203-838-3939 wfesslerdds.com

ANTHONY T. FESTA

New Canaan Dental Care 116 South Avenue, New Canaan 203-966-9696 newcanaandentalcare.com

SCOTT R. FISHER 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 206, Greenwich 203-869-2929

CAMILLO L. FONTANA

Fontana Family Dental Care

1100 Kings Highway East, Suite 3A, Fairfield 203-333-4700 fontanafamilydentalcare .com

ADAM J. FREEMAN

Westport Dental Associates 329 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-227-3709 westportdental.com

BRIAN A. FUSILLO Dental Associates of Connecticut

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680 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton 203-380-0660 dentalassociates.us

TINA C. GAGE 2945 Main Street, Stratford 203-375-3068 tinacgagedmd.com

ROBERT GALELLA Dental Associates of Connecticut 36 Padanaram Road, Danbury 203-748-5717 dentalassociates.us

MARILYN GENI Imperial Dental Associates 15 Imperial Avenue, Westport 203-227-2520 imperialdentalassociates .com

JEFFREY R. GENOVA Ridgefield Dental Care 38B Grove Street, Ridgefield 203-438-0458 ridgefielddentalcarepc .com

MICHAEL D. GENTILE 49 Lake Avenue, Suite 203, Greenwich 203-869-2090

TAHA GHOMI Dental Associates of Connecticut 36 Padanaram Road, Danbury 203-748-5717 dentalassociates.us

PAMELA A. GIBSON Southport Family Dental 3530 Post Road, Suite 301, Southport 203-255-5142 southportfamilydental .com

RISHI N. GOGATE Dearfield Family Dentistry 90 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-717-1717 dearfielddentistry.com

DANIELLE D. GOODWIN Goodwin Dental 31 River Road, Suite 300, Cos Cob 203-869-2552 dgoodwindds.com

KRISTY L. GRETZULA Hawley Lane Dental 475 Hawley Lane, Suite 9, Stratford 203-377-9300 hawleylanedental.com

PAUL D. HARBOTTLE New Canaan Dentistry 162 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-0588 paulharbottle.com

MATTHEW HERBSTMAN

Dental Associates of Connecticut 36 Padanaram Road, Danbury 203-748-5717 dentalassociates.us

STEPHANIE J. HOTCHKISS

Greenwich Dental Group 18 Field Point Road, Greenwich 203-869-3984 dentalinformation.com

MATTHEW J. IWINSKI 45 Pine Street, Suite 1A, New Canaan 203-966-5606 matthewjiwinskidds.com

DANA C. JONES Ridgefield Perfect Smile Center 162 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 203-493-0556 danajonesdds.com

THOMAS J. KAHL Greater Danbury Community Health Center 70 Main Street, Danbury 203-739-8100 danburyhospital.org/finda-doctor/thomas-kahl

MASHA KOGAN

The Dental Center of Westport 175 Post Road West, Westport 203-227-8700 dentalcenterwestport .com

ALISON KUDISH Trumbull Dental Arts 160 Hawley Lane, Suite 101, Trumbull 203-377-0638 trumbulldentist.com

GEMMA G. KWOLEK Brush & Floss Dental Center 4949 North Main Street, Stratford 203-683-5253 stratfordctdentist.com

MARYANN E. LEHMANN Five Brook Street, Suite 1B, Darien 203-655-0021 maldds.com

MICHAEL LEVIN Levin Dental 1171 East Putnam Avenue, Suite 1D, Riverside 203-637-5252 doclevindds.com

JAN LINHART Linhart Dentistry 40 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob 203-661-2279 drlinhart.com

ZACHARY E. LINHART Linhart Dentistry 40 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob 203-661-2279 drlinhart.com

ALLISON LUBCHANSKY Dental Wellness of Fairfield County 4697 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-374-1027 dentalwellnessfc.com

ANDREW M. MARCUS Goldberg & Marcus Dental Associates 1825 Barnum Avenue, Suite 303, Stratford 203-375-6090 goldbergmarcusdental.com

DANIELA MARINESCU 361 Bird Street, Bridgeport 203-330-6000

JACKQUELINE J. McLEAN McLean Smiles 23 Hoyt Street, Suite 2, Stamford 203-327-6717 mcleansmiles.com

WILLIAM J. MCPADDEN, JR. 135 Anton Street, Bridgeport 203-371-6586

WAYNE A. MICHALKA Commerce Park Cosmetic Dentistry 4699 Main Street, Suite 200, Bridgeport 203-372-3726 commerceparkcosmetic dds.com

DONALD W. MILLER Cosmetic & Reconstructive Dentistry 1275 Post Road, Suite 201, Fairfield 203-255-6878 fairfieldcosmetic dentistry.com

ANDREW L. MOGELOF Mogelof Dental Group 2499 Main Street, Stratford 203-378-5588 drmogelof.com

SCOTT A. MOGELOF Mogelof Dental Group 2499 Main Street, Stratford 203-378-5588 drmogelof.com

CARLA M. MONTEIRO Goldberg & Marcus Dental Associates 1825 Barnum Avenue, Suite 303, Stratford 203-375-6090 goldbergmarcusdental.com

MICHAEL A. NOCERINO 1809 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-335-4413 michaelnocerinodds.com

LARA O’SHAUGHNESSY McLean Smiles 23 Hoyt Street, Suite 2, Stamford 203-327-6717 mcleansmiles.com

TOP

DENTISTS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY

HEMAL PATEL

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-884-0277 dentalcarestamford.com

EDWARD D. PAUL 161 East Avenue, Suite 202, Norwalk 203-838-3938 norwalkdentistoffice.com

COLIN M. PECH Darien Center for Dentistry 36 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 105, Darien 203-655-0667 dariendds.com

DAVID A. PEREIRA Dental Arts of Darien 800 Post Road, 3rd Floor, Darien 203-656-8079 dentalartsofdarien.com

JEFFREY M. PIVOR 495 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk 203-838-3321 pivornorwalkdentist.com

MICHAEL J. PIZZO Ridgefield Cosmetic and General Dentistry 65 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 203-438-8866 ridgefielddentistry.com

DONALD A. POGODA Eight West End Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-637-0554

DUSTIN F. RABINE Rabine Family Dentistry 865 River Road, Shelton 203-375-1932 rabinefamilydentistry.com

COLLEEN RANDALL Southport Family Dental 10 John Street, Southport 203-255-5142 southportfamilydental .com

PETER J. RATHMAN 125 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Suite 204, Stamford 203-327-1470 peterrathmandmd.com

STEVEN M. REGENSTEIN Esthetic Dental Group of Westport 327 Riverside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Westport 203-227-3421 edgw.us

MARK S. ROISMAN 225 Main Street, Suite 304, Westport 203-227-6338 mywestportdentist.com

JOSEPH M. ROMANELLI 1411 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-384-6389

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FRANK J. ROMANO

2240 Madison Avenue, Bridgeport 203-372-0881 romanodental.com

JON C. ROSENBLITT

Rosenblitt Family Dentistry 251 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-348-1632 rosenblittdentistry.com

DAVID ROSH

1 Strawberry Hill Court, Suite L1, Stamford 203-359-2244 roshdental.com

ZACHARY M. ROTH

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-884-0277 dentalcarestamford.com

KEITH L. RUDOLPH 140 Sherman Street, Suite 3A, Fairfield 203-254-9533 drkeithrudolph.com

JOHN J. SCHINTO III

Schinto Dental 2001 West Main Street, Suite 110, Stamford 203-978-1184 schintodental.com

JASON M. SCULLY

69 Sherman Street, Fairfield 203-255-1545 drscullyandblack.com

CAROLINE A. SHENKER

Perfect Smiles of Fairfield 60 Katona Drive, Suite 20, Fairfield 203-366-7655 perfectsmilesoffairfield .com

FRANCIS SHIN 25 Valley Drive, 2nd Floor, Greenwich 203-625-0301 valleygreenwichdental.com

JERRY M. SIMON

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-884-0277 dentalcarestamford.com

DAVID R. STEBBINS 148 East Avenue, Suite 3J, Norwalk 203-866-0415 davidstebbinsdmd.com

MICHAEL B. STEIN

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

JOSEPH P. SUAREZ 153 East Avenue, Suite 23, Norwalk 203-838-9997 josephsuarezdds.com

MARK R. SUTTON

391 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob 203-869-2066 GreenwichDentistry.com

JEFFREY A. TAMUCCI 5 Eversley Avenue, Norwalk 203-853-0669 tamuccidds.com

KENNETH B. TEMPLE 40 East Putman Avenue, Cos Cob 203-622-4243

DAVID J. THIBAULT 15 Commerce Road, Suite 2, Stamford 203-965-7795 davidthibaultdmd.com

ROBERT N. TRAMPOSCH Greenwich Smiles 25 Valley Drive, Suite 2A, Greenwich 203-862-9000 greenwichsmiles.com

DOUGLAS M. TREPP The Town Practice 500 West Putnam Avenue, Suite 4, Greenwich 203-869-9252 treppandmiller.com

GEORGE TSANGAROULIS Greenwich Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite G2, Greenwich 203-633-4927 greenwichfamilydental .com

QUYNHCHI N. VANLANG Vanlang & Essenfeld Family Dentistry 53 Old Kings Highway North, Darien 203-655-8887 dariendentists.com

JACK VAYNER Vayner Family Dentistry 1735 Post Road, Suite 8, Fairfield 203-336-1275 vaynerfamilydentistry .com

MARK A. WALDMAN

Darien Dental Associates 106 Noroton Avenue, Unit 1, Darien 475-253-5919 dariendentalct.com

STEVE WECHSLER

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-703-9370 thesteindentalgroup.com

DAVID J. WOHL

The Center for Aesthetic and Comprehensive Dentistry 111 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-255-4001 drdavidwohl.com

MASIS YETERIAN, JR.

My Creative Dentist

211 East Putnam Avenue, Suites 2-6, Cos Cob 203-529-4217 dentist-greenwich.com

DAVID A. ZADIK

Greenwich Dental Group 18 Field Point Road, Greenwich 203-869-3984 greenwichdentalgroup .com

MARK L. ZAMAT

1200 Linden Avenue, Stratford 203-378-0182

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

GARRICK ALEX

Greenwich Oral Surgery 23 Maple Avenue, Greenwich 203-661-5858 greenwichoralsurgery .com

ABED ALKHATIB

Oral Surgery Associates 1305 Post Road, Suite 201, Fairfield 203-259-2665 oralsurgeryassociatesct .com

YAAKOV ALLAEB

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

MICHELE S. BERGEN

Infinity Oral Surgery 49 Lake Avenue, Suite LL4, Greenwich 203-661-4231 infinityoralsurgery.com

TODD E. BLOOM

Fairfield Oral Surgery 760 Kings Highway West, Building B, Southport 203-259-2227 fairfieldoralsurgery.com

ANTHONY J. CAMILLO

Associated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons 107 Newtown Road, Suite 1A, Danbury 203-797-0012 aomspc.com

PAUL M. CIUCI

Milford & Derby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 708 Boston Post Road, Milford 203-874-1664 ctomfs.com

JON COHEN

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-884-0277 dentalcarestamford.com

CHRISTOPHER J. CUOMO

Northeast Implant & Oral Surgery

27 Hospital Avenue, Suite 306, Danbury 203-797-0008 neimplantandoralsurgery .com

NAUSHAD R. EDIBAM

Stamford Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Arts

27 Bridge Street, Stamford 203-325-2661 stamfordoms.com

SALVATORE J. FLORIO

The Facial Surgery Center

115 Technology Drive, Suite B101, Trumbull 203-261-7800 drflorio.com

ROBERT HORNE

Oral Surgery Associates

4747 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-371-5595 oralsurgeryassociatesct.com

VASILIKI KARLIS

Maxillofacial Surgery of Greenwich

4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 205, Greenwich 203-717-1222 maxfacsgreenwich.com

MARSHALL D. KURTZ

Greater Connecticut Oral & Dental Implant Surgery

129 Park Avenue, Danbury 203-790-0183 greaterctoralsurgery.com

KEVIN S. McLAUGHLIN

Norwalk Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implants

148 East Avenue, Suite 2F, Norwalk 203-866-0061 norwalkoms.com

PHILIP F. PACELLI III

New Canaan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

166 Cherry Street, Suite A, New Canaan 203-972-1581 newcanaanoralsurgery.com

ALAN R. RISSOLO

Oral Surgeons Associates 10 Mott Avenue, Suite 4B, Norwalk 203-853-0500 norwalkdentalimplant.com

LOUIS V. THEODOS

52 Federal Road, Suite 2A, Danbury 203-790-6288 drtheodos.com

MICHAEL F. TROFA

Norwalk Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implants 148 East Avenue, Suite 2F, Norwalk 203-866-0061 norwalkoms.com

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JOSEPH F. WALLACE III

Greenwich Oral Surgery 23 Maple Avenue, Greenwich 203-661-5858 greenwichoralsurgery.com

THOMAS B. WILSON

Greenwich Oral Surgery 23 Maple Avenue, Greenwich 203-661-5858 greenwichoralsurgery.com

ROBERT M. YUDELL

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Center of Stamford 90 Morgan Street, Suite 207, Stamford 203-327-9966 oralsurgeryofstamford .com

BRETT ZUCKMAN

Greenwich Oral Surgery 23 Maple Avenue, Greenwich 203-661-5858 greenwichoralsurgery .com

ORTHODONTICS

FIGEN A. BAYDUR Baydur Orthodontics 1817 Black Rock Turnpike, Suite 104, Fairfield 203-333-0050 drbaydur.com

JOHN S. BIBKO JB Orthodontics 346 Main Avenue, Suite D, Norwalk 203-866-7806 ctbraces.com

CASS D. BURRELL CT Braces 3909 Main Street, Bridgeport 475-207-4587 ctbraces.com

STEPHEN N. CAGLIOSTRO Westwalk Orthodontic Group 1799 Post Road East, Westport 203-857-9475 westwalkortho.com

TIFFANY CHRISTENSEN Greenwich Braces 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 204, Greenwich 203-869-2044 greenwichbraces.com

DAVID H. COWIN CT Braces 53 North Street, Danbury 203-792-7722 ctbraces.com

ALIKA L. CREW The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-703-9370 thesteindentalgroup.com

SHYAM G. DESAI CT Braces 3909 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-374-1911 ctbraces.com

JEFFREY S. DRAYER Stamford Orthodontics 999 Summer Street, Suite 201, Stamford 203-325-3331 stamfordortho.com

EMILY C. DRIESMAN Embrace Orthodontics 24 Imperial Avenue, Westport 203-227-6061 westportortho.com

PETER FEIBISH Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-884-0277 dentalcarestamford.com

MARK P. FEINBERG 4 Corporate Drive, Suite 195, Shelton 203-513-2014 feinsmiles.com

ROBERT J. GALLOIS Gallois Orthodontics 125 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford 203-348-7571 drsfieldsandgalloisortho.com

STEVE GIANNOUTSOS Georgetown Orthodontics 73 Redding Road, Georgetown 203-544-9338 georgetownorthodontics.com

GINA GILL Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-884-0277 dentalcarestamford.com

ROBERT B. GOLDMAN Goldman Orthodontic Arts 1200 High Ridge Road, Suite 5, Stamford 203-329-2712 goldmanorthodontics.com

EROL GUND Dental Associates of Connecticut 36 Padanaram Road, Danbury 203-748-5717 dentalassociates.us

SCOTT L. KESSELMAN Riverside Orthodontics 1171 East Putnam Avenue, Suite 2C, Riverside 203-450-4969 riversideortho.net

MELISSA LANDIN Fairfield Orthodontic Associates 111 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-256-9500 fairfieldorthodontic associates.com

TOP DENTISTS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY

BLAINE J. LANGBERG

17 Danbury Road, Suite 6, Ridgefield 203-431-4466 braceyourselves.com

FERNANDA D. MARCHI

Fairfield County

Orthodontics 1275 Post Road, Suite 211, Fairfield 203-292-6644 bracesfairfield.com

GREGORY A. McKENNA

McKenna Orthodontics 131 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury 203-790-9155 mckennaortho.com

M. BINA PARK 42 Sherwood Place, Greenwich 203-900-1111 drbinapark.com

MARK E. PREVITT

676 New Haven Avenue, Suite 6, Derby 203-734-1411 previttortho.com

MARY E. RITTER

Commerce Park

Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics 4702 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-371-8282 commerceparkdental.com

GARY J. ROMEO

Westwalk Orthodontic Group 1460 Post Road East, Suite 9, Westport 203-226-9579 westwalkortho.com

ROSEMARY RYAN

Greenwich Braces 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 204, Greenwich 203-869-2044 greenwichbraces.com

UTTAMPAL SINGH

Advanced Orthodontics 2832 Whitney Avenue, Suite A, Hamden 203-248-0001 advancedorthollc.com

MONICA A. TEREDESAI

Smile Art Orthodontics 126 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton 203-210-7375 smileartortho.com

GARRICK F. WONG

453 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob 203-625-9888 drgarrickfwong.com

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

HANNAH AHN Westport Dental Associates

329 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-227-3709 westportdental.com

DANIEL BREIN

Commerce Park

Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics 4702 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-371-8282 commerceparkdental.com

JESSICA CORRIEL Commerce Park

Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics 4702 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-371-8282 commerceparkdental.com

ALEXI M. DAMASCUS Ridgefield Pediatric Dentistry 22 Prospect Street, Ridgefield 203-403-3009 ridgefieldpd.com

JENNIFER D. EPSTEIN

Kids First Pediatric Dentistry 1478 Post Road, Fairfield 203-255-6851 kidsfirstdentistry.com

EMILY GABELERMANHEIMER

Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group 4 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-422-5437 greenwichkidsdentist.com

SILVESTRO IOMMAZZO

Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics of Greenwich 1212 East Putnam Avenue, Riverside 203-698-0794 childrensdentistryand orthodontics.com

JOHN IWASAKI

Dental Associates of Connecticut 19 Padanaram Road, Danbury 203-748-5717 dentalassociates.us

DURGESH A. KUDCHADKAR Dental Care Kids 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-717-9668 dentalcarekids.com

GORDON K. LEE

Westport Pediatric Dentistry 305 Post Road East, Westport 203-226-5500 zerocavityzone.com

JESSICA LEVY

Pediatric Dental Sedation Specialists of Connecticut 37 North Avenue, Suite

103, Norwalk 203-817-2534 pdssct.com

MEENAKSHI MADHU

Sensitive Care Dental

55 Old Gate Lane, Milford 203-878-6699

GREGORY S. MOKOTOFF

Kids First Pediatric Dentistry

1478 Post Road, Fairfield 203-255-6851 kidsfirstdentistry.com

ASHLEIGH SEBRO

Wilton Pediatric Dentistry 101 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton 203-529-1242 wiltonpediatricdentistry .com

ANNA SIMONIS

New Canaan Pediatric Dentistry 65 Locust Avenue, Suite 10, New Canaan 203-594-9500 newcanaanpediatric dentistry.com

ANDREW SPADINGER Commerce Park

Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics 4702 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-371-8282 commerceparkdental.com

GABRIELLE SYKOFF Dental Care Kids 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-409-9162 dentalcarekids.com

HIROSHI TSUYUKI Dentistry for Children 1 Colony Place, Norwalk 203-838-4191 dentistryforchildrenct.com

LILIAN R. VIERA

Childrens Dental Care of Norwalk 10 Mott Avenue, Suite 4C, Norwalk 203-866-5020 childrensdentalcareof norwalkllc.com

STACY ZARAKIOTISALEXANDROU Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group 4 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-422-5437 greenwichkidsdentist.com

PERIODONTICS

ROBERT CHUNG

Periodontal Associates

4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 201, Greenwich 203-661-3733 ctperio.com

LAWRENCE A. DELIBERO

115 Technology Drive, Suite C304, Trumbull 203-966-1210 drdelibero.com

TERENCE S. JACKSON

Periodontics & Implant Dentistry Center 47 Oak Street, Stamford 203-252-2252 stamfordperio.com

SELMA KAPLAN

Periodontics & Dental Implants

10 Mott Avenue, Suite 4A, Norwalk 203-442-9554 norwalkperio.com

RUI “RAY” MA 1047 Old Post Road, Fairfield 203-254-2006 sonickdmd.com

JENNY MATHEWS 15 Roseville Road, Westport 203-227-8990 jennymathews-perio.com

BRETE D. MORAN 67 Cherry Street, Milford 203-876-0304 drbretemoran.com

RANDALL H. NEICHEN

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-409-8261 dentalcarestamford.com

RYAN J. PRICE

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

E. J. TRAYNOR

Traynor Periodontics & Implants 15 Valley Drive, Suite 302, Greenwich 203-661-5885 tpigreenwich.com

ALEXANDER VOLCHONOK AV Periodontics Four Dearfield Drive, Suite 104, Greenwich 203-293-9555 avperio.com

PROSTHODONTICS

JOHN CORINO Norwalk Dental Arts 10 Mott Avenue, Suite 2C, Norwalk 203-854-9565 norwalkdentalarts.com

JACK DEGRADO

Stamford Dental Group 47 Oak Street, Suite 220, Stamford 203-325-4700 stamforddentalgroup.com

MARIE E. FALCONE

Dental Specialists of Darien 24 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 101, Darien 203-836-2744 dentalspecialistsofdarien .com

KIMBERLY A. FARRELL

Westport Dental Associates

329 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-227-3709 westportdental.com

JEFFREY D. O’CONNELL

Gold Coast Dental

1177 Post Road, Suite 2A, Fairfield 203-292-9292

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MIN-SUNG YOON

Evergreen Family Dental & Southbury Smiles

1300 Post Road, Suite 101, Fairfield 203-259-7870

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Top Dentists

The Methodology Behind the List

To create our Top Dentists list, we relied on the experts from DataJoe, a leading software and research firm. Dental practitioners were chosen based on an online peer-voting process, which was facilitated by DataJoe. The final list is based on thousands of detailed evaluations of dental professionals.

SELECTION PROCESS

Summary

To create the list, the magazine contracted DataJoe Research to facilitate an online peer-voting process. DataJoe Research is a software and research company specializing in data collection and verification, and conducts various nominations across the United States on behalf of publishers. DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had, at time of review, a current, active license status with the appropriate state regulatory board. If we were not able to find evidence of a dentist’s current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that dentist was excluded from the list. In addition, any dentist who has been disciplined for an infraction by the state regulatory board was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to the magazine for its final review and adjustments.

Final Note

We recognize that there are many good dentists who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on the opinions of responding dentists in the region. We take time and energy to ensure fair voting, although we understand that the results of this survey nomination are not an objective metric. We certainly do not discount the fact that many, many good and effective dentists may not appear on the list.

Disclaimers

DataJoe uses best practices and exercises great care in assembling content for this list. DataJoe does not warrant that the data contained within the list are complete or accurate. DataJoe does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. All rights reserved. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without written permission from DataJoe.

Questions?

For research/methodology questions, contact Chris Tumbaga, Researcher, at surveys@datajoe.com.

PROFILES 2023 Dental

Expert Care

Focusing on dental health is not only good for your smile and selfesteem, but it’s also important for overall health and well-being. Proper oral hygiene can prevent tooth decay, painful cavities and gum disease. Did you know it can also decrease your risk of major medical issues such as strokes and heart attacks? Regular dental care is essential, so we’ve made it easier to find the right professional. The dentists featured on the following pages are some of our area’s best practitioners. Learn about these top dentists and their practices, so you can find the right fit for you and your family.

Dr. Emily Driesman  and the incredible staff of Embrace Orthodontics have been providing families in Fairfield County superior orthodontic care for a decade. Growing from her original office in Westport, Dr. Emily Driesman (“Dr. Emily”), has now expanded her locations to include a second state of the art office in Stamford. Additionally, Dr. Rebecca Voldman has joined the team to increase availability in both offices.

With a passion for creating a comfortable atmosphere and a “concierge type practice,” Dr. Emily prides herself on not only creating beautiful, healthy and functional smiles, but also cultivating relationships with each patient she treats. Having grown up in Fairfield County, Dr. Emily can relate to her patients and truly loves practicing in the area she

grew up in and is so fond of! At Embrace Orthodontics, Dr. Emily and her staff are committed to obtaining exceptional results using the latest technologies including 3D diagnosis and treatment planning, iTero scanning, Damon Braces, Invisalign clear aligners and inBraces lingual braces.

Dr. Emily and Dr. Rebecca are both board- certified orthodontists, an accolade that only one third of their profession has been awarded. Dr. Emily Driesman is humbled to be voted by her peers six years in a row as one of Moffly Media’s Top Dentists. Embrace Orthodontics looks forward to welcoming new patients to the practice and giving them a reason to ‘Smile Big.’ Be sure to sure to check out our Instagram handle: @embrace. your.smile

CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY AND ORTHODONTICS OF GREENWICH

1212 East Putnam Avenue Riverside, CT 203.698.0794 childrensdentistryandorthodontics.com

Why did you choose your specialty?

As a specialist in pediatric dentistry, Dr. Iommazzo cares for the oral health of children from infancy to early adult. As a specialist in orthodontics Dr. Pardi supports patients by improving their smiles and selfesteem, in addition to correcting even the most complex bite problems. We both have different passions but strive to do all we can for our patients.

What sets you apart from your competition?

Our practice has continued to serve our community for over thirty years. We provide state-of-the-art treatment in all phases of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, including emergency service 24-7. We are constantly engaged in continuing education to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies to best serve our patients and families.

Emily Driesman, DDS

Silvestro Iommazzo, DDS & Victor Pardi, DDS

GREENWICH

Where did you go to school?

Dr. Christensen: DDS: Columbia University-College of Dental Medicine; MS, Orthodontic Residency: Columbia University-College of Dental Medicine

Dr. Ryan: DDS: Columbia University-College of Dental Medicine; General Practice Residency: Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC; Orthodontic Residency: Montefiore Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Years of practice?

Dr. Christensen has been practicing for fourteen years. She graduated dental school in 2007 and completed her orthodontic training in 2010. Dr. Ryan has been practicing for twenty-nine years. She graduated dental school in 1992 and completed her

orthodontic training in 1995.

What sets you apart from your competition? At Greenwich Braces, our orthodontic team, with years of extensive training and experience, go into formulating each orthodontic treatment plan. Dr. Christensen and Dr. Ryan combine the greatest aspects of their skills and experience to provide the best care possible to our patients. Over the past 23 years, we have treated more than 4,200 orthodontic patients with braces, Invisalign® and a variety of other treatment modalities. Some of our patients have even commuted from as far away as London, Qatar, Atlanta, Chicago, New York and New Jersey, to be treated in our office.

How do you change people’s lives?

We feel it is important to recognize a need for compassion beyond braces. We want our patients to feel beautiful and smile on the inside, as well as on the outside. Our motto is treat each patient as if they are our family member. We truly enjoy our patients and look forward to their visits. We strive to make our office the most safe and comfortable environment possible. Additionally, we feel blessed to live and work in such a great community.

Dr. Christensen and Dr. Ryan believe in paying it forward. We support local charities to make our community a better place for everyone. Every month, we commit a portion of our proceeds to a charitable organization. Doing this makes our community and our world a better place.

Dr. Gary Wong is an orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedic specialist who has practiced in Greenwich, Connecticut for the past twenty-eight years. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tufts School of Dentistry; and completed his Postdoctoral Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Wong has taught as a clinical instructor in the Undergraduate Dental Program at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine; and was also an associate professor in the Graduate Orthodontic Program at New York University, College of Dentistry.

Beyond his basic orthodontic training, Dr. Wong has always been a strong believer of Continuing

Education. This way he has been able to keep up with the latest trends in orthodontic methods and technologies.

Dr. Wong is one of the original graduates of the Invisalign Master’s Program. Over the Covid-19 Pandemic, Dr. Wong completed his Align Intensive Fellowship.

In growing children and adolescents, Dr. Wong can use a variety of methods that utilizes their growth potential. This allows him to improve/correct any predetermined growth patterns or destructive oral habits that are causing the patient’s malocclusion. In adult orthodontic cases, there is no growth to help correct their malocclusions. Therefore, the orthodontic treatment goals, methods and prognosis are very different from that of a growing child. In more

complicated adult cases, the lack of growth sometimes makes it necessary to design an interdisciplinary treatment plan. This requires collaboration with the patient’s general dentist, and/or other dental specialists.

Dr. Wong’s orthodontic practice has prided itself in providing the highest quality of service for every child, adolescent or adult patient that comes to his office. He has always believed in maintaining the highest level of professional ethics, and he will only start orthodontic treatment if and when it is appropriate to do so. His capable and friendly staff has always tried to make every patient’s orthodontic treatment an enjoyable experience in a comfortable, relaxed environment.

Tiffany Christensen, DDS, MS

Rosemary Ryan, DDS

Garrick F. Wong, DMD

About Dr. Dantini: Peter Dantini, DDS, is the expertise behind Dantini Dental of Stamford. Dr. Dantini received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loyola University School of Dentistry. Dr. Dantini has been a life long resident of Stamford and New Canaan and has been an active member in both communities.

Experience in the eld: Since 1990, our relaxed professional style has created a warm family-friendly atmosphere for our patients and office staff! Dr. Dantini is currently an active medical staff member at Norwalk Hospital in the department of Dentistry. He is committed to keeping up with the latest technology and best techniques available to meet your dental needs. We were the first in Stamford to invest in Cerec equipment. This amazing technology enables us to create and fit a crown in as little as two hours. We were among the first to adopt digital x-rays and use of dental lasers. Our Air abrasion unit allows us to place small fillings without the use of anesthetics. Many of our patients have never had an injection or experienced a drill.

Peter Dantini, DDS

DANTINI DENTAL

12 Camp Ave Stamford, CT 203.322.5397

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@dantinidentalofstamford

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Mission: Dr. Dantini makes it his priority that here you’ll find truly personalized service for your entire family’s cosmetic, preventive, periodontal and restorative dental needs. During treatment, your comfort is of paramount importance. Dr. Dantini’s highly capable and gentle way has won over many nervous patients. To win your smile we do everything we can to make your visit as convenient and pleasant as possible. Our appointment schedule has early evening and Saturday hours. To insure your comfort and careful care we allot at least one hour for each of our appointments in our spotlessly clean facility.

Services offered: Cerec 2 hour crowns, Dental Laser Treatment, Air Abrasion/microdentistry, Zoom whitening, Lumineers/Veneers, Digital x-rays, Cosmetic Dentistry, Prosthetic Dentistry, Implant Restoration, Partial Dentures, Full Dentures, Endodontics (root canals), Extractions, Minor gum surgery, Treatment of gum disease, Bite guards/ NTI, Nitrous Oxide/oral sedation, Childrens Dentistry.

JACK DEGRADO, D.D.S.

STAMFORD DENTAL GROUP, LLC

SPECIALTY: Prosthodontics: Specializes in Complex, Restorative and Implant Dentistry

47 Oak Street, Suite 220, Stamford, CT 203.325.4700

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DR. JACK DEGRADO is an experienced dentist who has served the New York and Stamford communities for over 30 years. He graduated from Columbia College of Dental Medicine and trained in implantology at Brookdale University Hospital, followed by a specialty in prosthodontics at Montefiore Medical Center. He founded Stamford Dental Group over 23 years ago; today, his practice includes three passionate dentists specializing in prosthodontics who are certified experts in restoring and replacing teeth. With his experience, Dr. DeGrado is recognized as a specialist in complex implant cases as well as replacement of teeth. His goal is to provide beautiful smiles to people suffering with difficulty chewing, dentures, or loss of teeth.

Stamford Dental Group offers Teeth in One Day, which includes placement of implants and fixed teeth, for immediate improvement. Dr. DeGrado states that “They fit, feel and function like natural teeth. It’s a life changing procedure.”

Stamford Dental Group is a state-of-the-art practice that uses the latest technologies and complies with strict CDC guidelines.

The 3D Cone Beam Computed Tomography

(CBCT) is used for diagnostics, while the advanced laser technology is used to do painless fillings without anesthesia and gum surgery with minimal discomfort. They also use a modern digital scanner for patient comfort and increased accuracy.

Dr. DeGrado believes that “Great patient care goes hand-in-hand with customer service. From the minute people walk in, they see a difference.”

The entire team at Stamford Dental Group is focused on patients’ needs.

That is also why a lot of time is spent during the initial consultation, to understand each patients’ situation and their goals.

Dr. DeGrado also believes in giving back to the community.

For 5 years, he has held a Dentistry from the Heart event at this office and donated free dental care to those in need. He also supports the Food Bank of Fairfield County and Operation Smile, which provides corrective surgeries for children with facial deformities.

Whether you are interested in natural-looking tooth replacement options, repairing badly damaged teeth or improving your smile, his office can develop a plan tailored to your exact needs.

STREET SOUL

New York City-based artist Don Balladin created this eye-catching, uplifting mural at 29 Main Street. The art was commissioned by Jean Gabriel, business owner of Soul Tasty, as a way to brighten up the neighborhood. This colorful work, like the creative cuisine at the adjacent restaurant, is designed to feed your soul.

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photograph by garvin burke