Welcome to Greenwich 2023

A national healthcare leader, all thanks to our exceptional employees.

Greenwich Hospital is proud to have been honored with Pinnacle of Excellence and Guardian of Excellence Awards by Press Ganey, a national leader in measuring patient satisfaction.

As a Guardian of Excellence Award recipient, Greenwich Hospital is in the top 5 percent of healthcare providers delivering an exceptional patient experience in Inpatient, Outpatient Oncology and Outpatient Rehabilitation services.

The Pinnacle of Excellence Award is awarded to the nation’s top-performing organizations for exhibiting the highest levels of standards in patient experience. For three consecutive years, Greenwich Hospital received accolades in Inpatient, Ambulatory Surgery and Outpatient services.

We thank you for this amazing acknowledgment, and we promise to remain tirelessly committed to treating our patients with the greatest of care.

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LOV E W HER E YOU LIVE

As REALTORS®, it is our distinct pleasure and privilege to offer homes for sale and rent, fulfilling the real estate needs of those longing to make Greenwich their home. In recent years, Greenwich has gone through a period of rejuvenation and rediscovery, reaffirming an ardent admiration for our community and its future.

Comprising 50 square miles of prime real estate, our town of 62,000 residents provides America’s highest quality of life thanks to its unrivaled real estate options, public safety services, school system, transportation network and recreational activities. Extraordinarily rich in history, we are proud of the heritage and exceptional, exciting and fulfilling lifestyle our town has to offer.

Greenwich boasts a wonderfully convenient location only 31 miles from Manhattan and just a 46-minute express train ride to Grand Central Terminal. The town is close to the three major New York metropolitan area airports, and minutes from Westchester County Airport. Our proximity to both New York City and Boston allows us to be one of the most internationally connected towns in the U.S.

With well-run, responsible and proactive governance, Greenwich strives to maintain a payas-you-go fiscal policy that keeps property taxes among the lowest in Connecticut and well below those in neighboring Westchester County.

The Greenwich Association of Realtors is composed of subject-matter experts. There is no one better prepared to assist you with a move to or from Greenwich than a Greenwich REALTOR®. Our organization owns the Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, which provides the richest source of the most accurate, current and robust housing information available.

Whether you are transitioning from overseas, New York City or the other side of town, Greenwich has so much to offer and many ways

to immerse yourself in the community. From a premier arts and culture community to robust recreation options, Greenwich has an open, active and walkable community. For outdoor enthusiasts, Greenwich is geographically blessed with 32 miles of breathtaking shoreline along Long Island Sound, as well as the rolling hills, woodlands and meadows of the backcountry dotted with lakes and streams. There are over 1,500 acres of parkland; two islands with beaches and picnic areas served by town ferries; a wonderful beach and pool at Byram Beach; 36 public tennis courts at 11 locations; and the fabulous 147-acre Greenwich Point, with its sandy shoreline and trails for biking, hiking and running. In addition, the Griffith E. Harris 18hole public golf course, designed by renowned architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr., provides everything for the avid golfer.

Our educational system is consistently rated among the best in the country. Greenwich High School has produced exceptional athletes and leaders in the worlds of business, communication and the arts. Our middle and elementary schools have been cited for their outstanding programs and for those who prefer a private education, Greenwich also has a number of schools ranked among the finest. Additionally, our young residents are entertained and enriched by organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club and the best recreational programs for miles around. Adult programs are also widely available and first-class.

As REALTORS® we are certain that once you’ve lived here, you’ll never want to call anywhere else home.

Bryan Tunney President, Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

WELCOME HOME

On behalf of the Town of Greenwich, I welcome you to our remarkable community.

Greenwich is one of the oldest towns in the United States and is home to multigenerational families. This community has roots that go back to its founding in 1640 and we are happy that you have chosen to make Greenwich your home. We hope it will be your family’s home for generations to come and you will be able to enjoy everything our town has to offer.

Located on the shores of Long Island Sound, Greenwich offers residents a multitude of recreational experiences. Whether it is in the rolling, bucolic hills of backcountry or on the sands of our pristine beaches and harbors, residents are afforded opportunities to relax and enjoy suburban life.

Greenwich is an engaging mix of neighborhoods, shopping areas and open spaces that is home to more than 62,000 residents—many of whom are actively engaged in governing our town by volunteering for our boards and commissions or running for office.

Greenwich’s Executive Branch is represented by a three-member bipartisan Board of Selectmen, where I, as First Selectman, serve as the Town’s chief executive. The 12-member bipartisan Board of Estimate and Taxation is responsible for overseeing the Town’s fiscal management and Greenwich’s 230-member Representative Town Meeting (RTM) provides a collaborative voice for residents, votes on ordinances that can improve public life and approves the Town’s annual budget. The RTM is the fourth largest legislative body in the United States and is another example of the high level of civic engagement we enjoy here.

Participation from our citizens on the RTM, as well as the Town’s many other boards and commissions, ensures that our local government is addressing the needs of our residents and that Greenwich continues to be the preeminent place to live, work and raise a family. You can find out all about our boards and commissions and their roles

and responsibilities by going online to www. greenwichct.gov where you can also learn more about local government, ongoing construction projects in town and what is offered by our Parks and Recreation Department.

The town of Greenwich enjoys top ratings for its public safety, quality of life, public and private schools, and as an “Age-Friendly Community,” is considered one of the best places to retire in Connecticut. There are a multitude of activities that provide leisure and recreational programs, including the all-day musical festival called the Greenwich Town Party, the prestigious Greenwich Concours d’Elegance car show, the Greenwich International Film Festival and the Greenwich Farmer’s Market. The annual Greenwich Economic Forum also continues to draw international intellectual talent and the titans of the finance industry.

Our town has demonstrated that residents and businesses alike are resilient and adaptable. This has never been more evident than these past few years when we went through the worst pandemic in more than a century as well as the global economic disruption that resulted from it and came out the other side stronger than ever. We supported our local businesses by creating outdoor dining and shopping esplanades throughout the town to great success.

The Town’s conservative financial policy is an envy of surrounding communities and remains free of long-term debt. We enjoy Triple-A bond ratings from both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s and we continue to prioritize low taxes to benefit our residents while also working to invest in our Town infrastructure, schools and our magnificent parks, beaches and facilities.

I hope that you will enjoy the exciting and dynamic lifestyle in Greenwich as you settle in to your new home here in town.

Fred Camillo, First Selectman

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Dr. Michler has focused his career on the development of new knowledge and surgical techniques for the treatment of complex heart disease. Dr. Michler lectures extensively, both nationally and abroad; is a regular expert opinion author; and has provided regular commentary to NBC’s Nightly News,

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Dr. Michler has been named a “Mitral Valve Repair Reference Surgeon” by the American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation for the quality of his mitral valve surgery. This commendation is held by only a handful of U.S. heart surgeons.

LOCAL ARTISTRY

Culture seekers enjoy many outlets for visual and performing arts

Greenwich has excellent venues for experiencing fine art, music, theatre, science, and history, as well as abundant opportunities for personal creative expression. From an arts foundation located in the bucolic backcountry to a world-class downtown museum, residents can enjoy an event-filled, year-round calendar of performances, exhibitions, lectures, readings and workshops. The FC BUZZ EVENTS section of culturalalliancefc.org the website of Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County—offers up-to-date postings for events around town and throughout southwestern Connecticut.

With a new website to introduce itself, and thousands more square feet of gallery and event space, the BRUCE MUSEUM —long a centerpiece of the Greenwich cultural

community— fully reopens to the public on April this year. From its beginnings, the Bruce has taken as its mission the understanding and appreciation of art and science for all. The new 43,000 square foot addition, designed by Eskew Dumez Ripple of New Orleans, offers state-of-the-art exhibition galleries and gathering spaces, furthering its reputation as the best museum in Fairfield County. Watch its website, brucemuseum.org, for continuing news of special public events to introduce the New Bruce to the residents of Greenwich and beyond.

Its proximity to New York, coupled with a beautiful shoreline and varied landscapes, made Greenwich a mecca for some of America’s pioneers of the Impressionist movement in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Starting with the arrival of Cincinnatiborn artist John Henry Twachtman, a group of like-minded painters, including Childe

Hassam and J. Alden Weir, worked and taught in Greenwich. Known as the Cos Cob Art Colony, the group had a headquarters of sorts in the Bush-Holley House, then a boarding house and now part of the Cos Cob campus of GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, which mounted a major exhibit of Twachtman’s work last year in its recently completed, state of the art galleries. This year’s keynote exhibit is Sports! More Than Just a Game, opening in March and featuring memorabilia, equipment, and personal effects from some of Greenwich’s most famous Olympians and celebrated athletes. The Society, which celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2022, maintains a large library and extensive archives, as well as a full schedule of events, including Concerts on the Great Lawn and Tavern Garden Markets in warmer weather months. For local history buffs, KNAPP TAVERN/PUTNAM COTTAGE, a structure dating from the 1600s, was home to General Israel Putnam and the spot where

left: Arts to the Avenue, Richards right: The Nutcracker festive lighting at Capitol Theater

the general hosted George Washington and his entourage for lunch. By-appointment tours are guided by the local chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution.

In addition to the Bruce, numerous other arts organizations have a long tenure in town. THE FLINN GALLERY, located on the second floor of GREENWICH LIBRARY, was founded by librarian Isabelle Hurlbutt in 1928 as a space for local artists to display their work. Now run by a volunteer committee, the gallery mounts five or six exhibits each year. Its current show, Glow, features the two- and three-dimensional works of four artists that pulsate and float in space.

Another local venue for exhibition and

education is the GREENWICH ART SOCIETY. Launched in 1912, it is the oldest member art organization in lower Fairfield County and an outgrowth of the Cos Cob Art Colony. Its first exhibition as the Greenwich Society of Artists was held in the home of Robert Bruce (now transformed as the Bruce Museum). In 1958, its mission expanded along with its nonprofit status, becoming a Studio School for arts instruction for children and adults; its current annual enrollment of more than 300 students of all ages. The Society maintains its own exhibit space on the second floor of the Senior/Arts Center on Greenwich Avenue, with classes (except those held en plein air) on the third floor. Also at this address is the BENDHEIM GALLERY, centerpiece of

the GREENWICH ARTS COUNCIL, which spearheads a full range of visual, literary and performing arts events. The Bendheim mounts exhibits for established and emerging artists every six to eight weeks. In the first week of May each year, the Council kicks off ART TO THE AVENUE, a collaborative effort with local businesses to display works of art in the storefronts along Greenwich’s main shopping artery—a big draw for shoppers and art lovers. In conjunction with the Department of Parks and Recreation, the council also hosts two festivals at Greenwich Point Park: kite-flying in April and sand sculpture-building in July. A council committee, Art in Public Places, provides help to site and maintain public sculpture around

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town. For an open-air display, members of the ART SOCIETY OF OLD GREENWICH show their work at Binney Park for the annual Art in the Park exhibition, tentatively scheduled this year for Sunday, May 21 with a rain date of May 28.

No survey of the local art scene would be complete without mentioning THE BRANT FOUNDATION ART STUDY CENTER, housed in a beautiful stone building located deep in backcountry next to the polo fields. The Center is home to exhibitions of major works by contemporary artists as well as lectures and programs for study and creation. As the foundation also operates a center in the East Village in New York City, the first Greenwich exhibit this year will be scheduled in the fall.

The cultural life of Greenwich provides a rich selection of the performing arts. The GREENWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, founded in 1940, offers concert programs on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons throughout its season, which runs from September through early spring. Following a two-year search after the retirement in 2020 of David Gilbert, the symphony’s music director for 45 years, his successor Stuart Malina is now at the helm. All concerts are held at the Performing Arts Center at

RESOURCES

Art Society of Old Greenwich asogct.com

Boys & Girls Club

203-869-3224 bgcg.org

Brant Foundation

Art Study Center 203-869-0611 brantfoundation.org

Bruce Museum 203-869-0376 brucemuseum.org

Byram Shubert Library 203-531-0426 greenwichlibrary.org

Choir of Men and Boys 203-869-6600 christchurchgreenwich.org

Cos Cob Library

203-622-6883 greenwichlibrary.org

Greenwich High School. Musicians of THE CHAMBER PLAYERS OF THE GREENWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, now in its 51st season, are drawn primarily from the principals of the Greenwich Symphony. This ensemble presents four sets of subscription concerts each season, performed on Sunday afternoons at Round Hill Community Church and Monday evenings at either Greenwich Arts Council or Greenwich Historical Society, and also gives special concerts around the community.

GREENWICH CHORAL SOCIETY gave its first concert in 1924 at the historic First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich, to promote and encourage the art of choral singing and the love of great music. The group’s current season ends on April 22 with a performance of Dvorak’s Stabat Mater. Other choral ensembles include the MELODY MEN, sponsored by the Greenwich Retired Men’s Association; GRACE NOTES, an a cappella women’s singing group founded by the Junior League of Greenwich; and the CHOIR OF MEN AND BOYS, one of eight choirs at Christ Church. THE SECOND CONGREGATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR offers singing programs for young singers from pre-school age through high school.

For nearby theater offerings, just over the border in Stamford is CURTAIN CALL, scheduled to perform The Wizard of Oz and Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins this spring. The theater company also offers winter classes for aspiring actors, with eight-week sessions for a range of age groups, from elementary school through adult, and summer theatre workshops and a summer stock theater program for school-age children. Locally, the BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH also has a regular theater program and holds regular productions in town.

For access to literature, lightning-fast connectivity, and hundreds of programs to delight, educate and inspire, the GREENWICH LIBRARY is a standout cultural resource. It has a vast and technically state of the art main building, fully renovated and reopened in 2021, on West Putnam Avenue, with two branches—the Byram Shubert and Cos Cob Libraries—and an independent affiliate, the PERROT MEMORIAL LIBRARY in Old Greenwich. Author talks, lectures, workshops, exhibits and concerts comprise its annual schedule of 1,800 programs, geared to a full range of interests and age groups.

Flinn Gallery 203-622-7947 flinngallery.com

Grace Notes thegracenotes.com

Greenwich Art Society 203-629-1533 greenwichartsociety.org

Greenwich Arts Council 203-862-6750 greenwichartscouncil.org

Greenwich Choral Society 203-622-5136 greenwichchoralsociety.org

Greenwich Decorative Arts Society greenwichdecorativearts .org

Greenwich Historical Society 203-869-6899 greenwichhistory.org

Greenwich Int’l Film Festival 203-717-1800 greenwichfilm.org

Greenwich Library 203-622-7900 greenwichlibrary.org

Greenwich Town Party greenwichtownparty.org

Greenwich Pen Women greenwichpenwomen.org

Greenwich Symphony Orchestra 203-869-2664 greenwichsymphony.org

Greenwich Symphony Chamber Players 203-637-4725 greenwichsymphony.org

Melody Men greenwichrma.org

Perrot Library 203-637-1066 perrotlibrary.org

Putnam Cottage 203-869-9697 putnamcottage.org

2nd Congregational Church Youth Choir 203-869-9311 2cc.org

Sound Beach Community Band soundbeachband.org

Greenwich Theatre Company 203-629-5744 greenwichtheatrecompany. org

FARTHER AFIELD

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 203-438-4519 thealdrich.org

Caramoor Center for Music and Arts 914-232-1252 caramoor.org

Connecticut Playmakers 203-977-8627 ctplaymakers.org

Curtain Call 203-329-8207 curtaincallinc.com

Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens (temporarily closed) 914-253-3150 pepsico.com

Katonah Museum of Art 914-232-9555 katonahmuseum.org

Neuberger Museum 914-251-6100 neuberger.org

The Palace Theatre 203-325-4466 palacestamford.org

Performing Arts Center at SUNY Purchase 914-251-6200; artscenter.org

Stamford Symphony 203-325-4466 stamfordsymphony.org

Stepping Stones Museum for Children 203-899-0606 steppingstonesmuseum. org

The Capitol Theatre 914-937-4126 thecapitoltheatre.com

Quick Center for the Arts 203-254-4010 quickcenter.fairfield.edu

Ridgefield Playhouse 203-438-5795 ridgefieldplayhouse.org

Shakespeare on the Sound 203-299-1300 shakespeareonthe sound.org

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Greenwich International Film Festival Changemaker honeree Lin-Manuel Miranda with Chairman of the Board and Founder, Wendy Stapleton and Executive Director, Ginger Stickel

largest fundraiser will be held on September 8. Family-oriented nonprofits are of course a major recipient in this family-friendly town; FAMILY CENTERS and CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTERS both hold major fundraisers to underwrite their good work. Also this year, BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE’s annual luncheon and fashion show is back this year on October 25 at Westchester Country Club.

Beyond these fundraising events, which enjoy the continuing support of Greenwich residents, many companies and associations in town work to help local nonprofits.

GREENWICH ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS has, over many years, supported such community partners as ABILIS, GREENWICH UNITED WAY, KIDS IN CRISIS, and NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR with contributions from its membership. Like other organizations that do business here, the association knows the value of local action, both in short-term emergencies and long-term support.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FEBRUARY

Greenwich International Film Festival—Jewish Film Series [2/10-2/12]

MARCH

Breast Cancer Alliance LIVE Poker Tournament [3/30] Pathways, WILCO, Capitol Theatre [3/31]

APRIL

Abilis, “Spring for Abilis,” [Woodway CC, Darien, 4/29] Alliance Francaise/Focus on French Cinema [4/20-4/30]

American Red Cross, Red & White Ball “A Night Under the Stars” [4/29]

Breast Cancer Alliance Junior Fashion Show [4/20]

Greenwich Arts Council Kite Festival/Greenwich Point [4/15]

Make a Wish “Evening of Wishes” Gala [4/22]

United Way, “Sole Sisters” Luncheon, GCC [4/20]

MAY

Alzheimer’s Association, CT Chapter, Celebrating Hope Gala, GCC [5/12]

Breast Cancer Alliance, 5K for Hope [5/7]

Greenwich Arts Council, Art to the Avenue [5/4-5/29]

Greenwich Botanical Center May Gardeners’ Market [5/6]

Greenwich Town Party [5/27]

JUNE

Bruce Museum, Annual Gala Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County [6/16]

Greenwich Botanical Center Grandiflora Garden Tour [6/9 & 6/10]

Greenwich Horse Show & Luncheon [6/11]

Greenwich Kennel Club Dog Show [6/6]

Greenwich Land Trust, Evening at the Farmstead [6/16]

Swim Across America, Fairfield County, Open Water Swim [6/24]

JULY

Fourth of July Fireworks

Greenwich Arts Council, Sand Blast, Greenwich Point [7/9]

Greenwich Point Conservancy, Beach Ball [7/8]

Greenwich Sidewalk Sales [7/15-7/18]

SEPTEMBER

Adopt-a-Dog, Puttin’ on the Dog Benefit [9/24]

Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Annual Benefit [9/8]

OCTOBER

Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Mud Run [10/1]

Greenwich Historical Society, History in the Making Dinner [10/17]

Breast Cancer Alliance Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show [10/25]

NOVEMBER

Greenwich Historical Society, Winter Market [11/30 through 12/2]

Greenwich Riding Trails Association, Silver Horse Ball [TBA]

Make a Wish, Wish Night, GCC [11/11]

Special Education Legal Fund (SELF) Gala, Burning Tree CC [11/11]

Women’s Club of Greenwich, Christmas Boutique

Greenwich nonprofits are known for signature fundraisers held throughout the year. Not every event has been confirmed as of press time, so please check each organization’s website for the most current information. Dates and events are subject to change.

above: Excitement builds as glamorous guests bid on auction items at the American Red Cross Annual Salute to Service and Valor Gala

BE TRANSFORMED

STYLE FILES

Chic boutiques and luxe

retailers make this the ultimate shopping destination

These days, business in Greenwich’s distinctive neighborhoods is evolving and as lively as ever. Favorite destinations endure and new ones continue to arrive.

From classic to cutting edge, shops with enticing inventory—for fashion, family living, health and beauty, and luxuries large and small—are part of every retail district in town.

The main artery of local retail remains Greenwich Avenue, a mile-long stretch of world-class brand names and premium merchandise; it is the axis for a robust shopping and dining destination with a reputation that extends far beyond the town’s borders and well beyond Fairfield County. In any season, a walk down this thoroughfare offers a smorgasbord of stores large and small, a range of styles and points of view, and merchandise to tempt shoppers of all ages.

Along the avenue’s midsection one can browse the collections of some prestigious luxury jewelers. Their inventories include top-of-theline watches, estate treasures that rangefrom exquisite vintage pieces to

rare and iconic designs and amazing gemstones. The flagship store of the 126 years-young BETTERIDGE JEWELERS, as well as the primary location for MANFREDI JEWELS—in town for a quarter century— are just two of the established names. Nearby is the only satellite of Boston’s SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW in the landmark Putnam Trust building, and TIFFANY & CO. has a handsome branch here as well. These venerable brands are just a few steps from each other, making the shopping experience comprehensive as well as convenient. So enticing is this mini-Jewelry District that the internationally recognized diamond merchant DE BEERS set up a pop-up boutique for its luxury wares adjacent to Betteridge this past holiday season. In your quest for the perfect piece for a special occasion or special someone, STEVEN FOX JEWELRY, just around the corner on Lewis Street, is at your service with fine estate, custom, and handmade treasures. Other nearby purveyors of choice luxury goods and gifts include HERMES and STEINWAY & SONS.

left: A statement piece from Betteridge right: Athena Books is a comfortable spot for author events and book club meetings.

Ali Galgano in Serpentine Jewels’ chic townhouse

One of Greenwich Avenue’s larger landmarks is RICHARDS, a local institution here since it opened more than a half-century ago as a very elegant men’s haberdashery. Now part of the Mitchell family’s growing empire of high-fashion establishments, it caters to uber-fashionable customers, male and female, with two floors of sales space connected by a dramatic staircase. Here you will find the best in cutting-edge and classic designer names, carefully curated by the store’s team of buyers. The store offers complimentary alterations, and such welcome perks as a coffee bar and lounge area, complete with a flat-screen television. Another longstanding anchor for the Avenue is SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, which in the past few years has expanded to a three-store complex called the Saks Shops at Greenwich. Its always fashion-forward main store has ample and ever-evolving inventory, with the latest looks from Chanel, Prada, and other highly desirable labels. Steps away on Elm Street is 10022-SHOE, a reference to the zip code of Saks’ flagship Manhattan store. Here shoppers can find the latest footwear from a comprehensive selection of the best designer offerings. Across from the main store, BARNEYS AT SAKS is a 14,000 square foot space, with men’s shoes and accessories on the first floor, and women’s apparel on the second level.

In addition to the high-end department stores, fashion flourishes at independent boutiques as well as regional, national and international retailers on the Avenue and nearby. Shoppers will find a range of price points, with styles for every demographic and choices to fit every

budget and fashion angle. New this year, AERIE is a national brand, wildly popular with teens, that offers young women’s casual wear. Also just arrived is BA&SH—an international brand for women’s wear with Paris chic, along with THE WESTSIDE, offering a California approach to everyday style. For those who remember the floral femininity of Laura Ashley, a twenty-first century refresh of this popular category can be found at LOVE SHACK FANCY. Internationally known designer CYNTHIA ROWLEY has brought her pretty-meets-sporty look to her own Greenwich shop this year. WEILU FRISOLONE has opened an atelier for her exquisite custom designed bridal and formal gowns on Elm Street, just around the corner from the Avenue. These new faces in town join some longstanding resident retailers.

For the many facets of Greenwich life—a town with beach, backcountry, neighborhoods that feel like small towns, and all of it just a short ride to the city that never sleeps—its clothing retailers have everything covered. FAHERTY offers men’s and women’s clothing with a casual, beachy vibe, and New Zealand-based RODD AND GUNN sells beautifully constructed sportwear for men. For cool evenings and the cold weather months, JENNI KAYNE sweaters, including some beauties fashioned from Mongolian cashmere, are available for women, men and kids, too. Both ZARA and CLUB MONACO provide great wardrobe basics and trendy knockoffs. This town is home to many preppiesat-heart, too, and VINEYARD VINES, founded by Greenwich natives

left: Feminine frocks at LoveShackFancy right: Erica Juneja and the inviting interior of the cozy Gas Bijoux boutique

Ian and Shep Murray, has all the key pieces to make the look; across the street, LILY PULITZER has some bright and easy clothing—for Greenwich and for all the great vacation places. The classics are always in style, and J.MCLOUGHLIN and GREAT STUFF have the goods. For hip urban looks, designs at ARITIZIA, INTERMIX, RAG AND BONE and VINCE capture just the right energy. VERONICA BEARD appeals to fashionistas everywhere, and for that perfect white shirt and other key wardrobe must-haves, ANNE FONTAINE might have just what you need. For that special occasion, visit KATIE FONG for made to measure dresses and gowns, and artisan-made accessories to complement them.

Clothing and accessories—including shoes—with a fresh look are always in stock at ALICE + OLIVIA; SHOES N’ MORE has plenty of pairs to fill those empty spots in a wardrobe. For casual, fun jewelry, new-tothe-Avenue GORJANA offers a wide array of affordable inventory for all occasions. And ASHA BY ADM founder Ashley McCormick offers her unique jewelry and clothing designs, as well as little ASHA for young girls to start filling their jewelry boxes with lovely necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Looking for the best-looking specs and shades? WARBY PARKER on the Avenue can help.

The need for pretty lingerie, loungewear and pjs has not been overlooked; check out PETTICOAT LANE, ROLLER RABBIT and PINKY OF GREENWICH. And for the coziest pair of bespoke slippers, STUBBS AND WOOTTON’s elegant inventory can be worn from daytime in to evening.

The Ultimate Sidewalk Sale

The reputation of Greenwich’s exceptional shopping opportunities is so well known that the annual Sidewalk Sale has become a travel destination. Sponsored by the GREENWICH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, which has promoted local business and run the sale for more than a century, the event draws shoppers from far afield, who will book hotel rooms to join the crowds of shoppers who participate. Says Chamber CEO Marcia O’Kane, “Although similar and smaller sidewalk sales are conducted in other towns, they are most often put on and run by town government, unlike ours. This event focuses on over 80 stores located on Greenwich Avenue and surrounding streets. It is the largest outdoor sidewalk sale in the State of Connecticut, since it runs for four days and attracts thousands of shoppers. It underscores our message of SHOP LOCAL—BUY LOCAL. It is always held the second full week of July.

THURSDAY - SUNDAY

July 15 to 18

The selection of stylish glasses seems endless at Warby Parker

In Old Greenwich, a stylish range of designers make up the coveted collections at FRED . Nearby LILY stocks a chic selection of shoes and accessories.

Health and fitness are big categories for Greenwich residents, and for the clothes and shoes that keep up with a routine, THREADS & TREADS have furnished great running shoes to savvy locals for years. ATHLETA and LULULEMON have all the right clothing for just about every sport and workout. Popular gyms and studios include EQUINOX, FORME BARRE FITNESS, MASON STREET STRENGTH & FITNESS, PURE BARRE, SLT and SOUL CYCLE. More recently CLUB SWEAT, COUNTDOWN FITNESS, and GREENWICH BARRE STUDIO have taken their place downtown. Farther afield, FAMILY FUNCTIONAL FITNESS in Old Greenwich, and CRUSH TABLE TENNIS on Field Point Road offer their approaches to feeling well and having fun.

Beauty products also have a place here, and all the top brands can be found at SEPHORA and BLUE MERCURY AESOP’s minimalist surrounding provide a rustic and calming backdrop for the Australian company’s collection for skin, body and hair. LE LABO, in its own unique retail environment, offers custom blended scents for perfume and grooming products.

For a little “me” time to break up your shopping excursion, you can have a seat a one of the town’s many cafes and restaurants open for lunch. Or get some relaxing attention at one of the local salons:

MAISON D’ALEXANDRE, PAOLO LANFREDI, CHRISTOPER NOLAND

and THE COLOR CAFÉ. For gentlemen, the aptly named CAVE takes a sophisticated approach to grooming and styling, in a decidedly “guy” environment.

Some people just love the feel of a printed book, and the go-to destination in the central shopping district has been DIANE’S BOOKS for years. This Greenwich institution has recently been joined in Old Greenwich by ATHENA BOOKS—happily, another shop for constant readers.

Very important to the town’s many young families—and grandparents too—is the group of shops dedicated to children’s shoes, clothing and toys. PICCOLINA SHOP, EGG NEW YORK, JACADI and BONPOINT all cater to our littlest Greenwich residents. For educational products and fun toys, check out FUNKY MONKEY TOYS AND BOOKS, and SMART KIDS

Everyone loves a bargain, and consignment shops have found a home in Greenwich. For perfectly preserved vintage handbags and shoes from all the top designers, THE REAL REAL, CONSIGNED DESIGNS, and COUTURE DOSSIER all have great selections, and good prices.

Along with the variety of clothiers, jewelers, bookshops and gift shops, salons, and fitness emporia, APPLE knows the value of an address on this street, and their large and well-staffed store features the latest offerings, upgrades for existing setups, and consultations and troubleshooting by its on-site tech experts.

left: The world’s finest stores including Hermés call Greenwich home. right: A view down the venerable Greenwich Avenue

FEATHER YOUR NEST

Where to shop for furniture, linens, lighting and more to make your house feel like home

Whether you’re moving to a new place or just want to refresh your interiors, Greenwich is a design destination for all styles of home furnishings, art and accessories. From madeto-order custom work to one-of-a-kind vintage finds, you’ll discover a treasure trove of products as well as service providers to help you create a beautiful home. Many of the local stores serve as home base for professional design consultation and management of projects large and small.

In the past few years, many design and home furnishings businesses have set up shop, not only on the Avenue, but along the stretch of the Post Road (Putnam Avenue) east and west of its intersection with Greenwich Avenue; this area creates the core of the town’s own Design District. Shoppers will find national and international brands such as ROCHE BOBOIS, the contemporary French furniture design firm; LUCENTI, a source for many top Italian brands; the bespoke cabinet

maker Christopher Peacock; and, recently arrived, the Sao-Paolo based ORNARE, producers of smartly designed luxury custom cabinetry and complementary furnishings for kitchens, baths, and closets. On Putnam Avenue other boldface home furnishings names include German kitchen cabinetmaker LEICHT; WATERWORKS fixtures for kitchen and bath, VISUAL COMFORT for lighting, wallpaper and paint from FARROW & BALL, window treatments at THE SHADE STORE, and MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS for furniture for every room of the house. Farther along West Putnam Avenue is ANTHROPOLOGIE, with a curated and always evolving collections of home goods. As for household basics, three premium mattress sellers—HASTENS, DUXIANA and NATUREPEDIC–all have showrooms on Putnam. Louise Brooks, a founder of the New Canaan architecture/design firm of Brooks and Falatico, has opened a showroom for OOMPH, the source for her high-style and locally crafted furniture designs. Also along this row of upscale storefronts is MONC XIII, with its ever-changing assortment of antique and vintage furnishings,

Visitors to the Roche Bobois showroom will find pieces from its Les Contemporains collection and the Les Nouveaux Classiques collection

plus accessories and unique tabletop items; GREENWICH ORIENTAL ANTIQUES offers fine Asian furniture, paintings, and embroidery. And just off Putnam on William Street is NAVY LOBSTER, with a unique inventory of accessories and gifts for the home.

In terms of retail square footage, probably the biggest home furnishings presence in town is RH, which in 2014 took over the old Greenwich Post Office at the intersection of the Avenue and Arch Street, and renovated the landmark structure as a dramatic showcase for its designs. More recently, it has added RH BABY & CHILD and RH TEEN just north of the main store. A number of shops for furnishings and accessories cluster around this section of the Avenue: iconic contemporary furnishings at HERMAN MILLER; organic linens purveyor BOLL & BRANCH; and HOAGLAND’S, a local go-to shop for fine linens, accessories and tabletop for more than 80 years. Also on this stretch you will find Lynnens and HOME BOUTIQUE of Greenwich, with their top quality home textiles, and, new this year, San Francisco based HUDSON GRACE has opened a branch on the Avenue, filled with goods that reflect a sophisticated point of view for decorating and entertaining. Also on this main shopping street is BACCARAT, with its classic crystal designs for the table, bar, and home accents. And for personalized or Greenwichthemed home accents, check out SPLURGE on Lewis Street.

A bonus for this Greenwich hive of design activity is that along Putnam Avenue and tucked into nearby side streets are the atelier/retail shops of area designers, many of whom have national and international

as well as local and regional client lists. These storefront settings, often arranged vignette-style, provide a three-dimensional, in-person portfolio of the professionals’ work and aesthetic. On Putnam—East and West—you’ll find the studios of GILES CLEMENT; SUZANNE AND LAUREN MCGRATH’S MCGRATH II; SANDRA MORGAN’S SM HOME; and SARAH BLANK DESIGN STUDIO, named for its kitchen and bath specialist. You will also find THE TAILORED HOME and GRAYSON DE VERE on Greenwich Avenue; PATRICK MELE on William Street; and the providers of an encyclopedic collection of top designer fabrics and custom upholstery, TIGER LILY’S, on Prospect Street. Just a short hop east on Putnam in Cos Cob, shoppers will also find Kim Caravella’s HABITATGREENWICH, and TROVARE HOME DESIGN, the shop and headquarters for founder Pamela Frisoli and her team.

Art for the walls, and flowers and plants for indoors and out create the finishing touches for home and landscap; all can be found within the parameters of the design district, or nearby. While many design studios and home furnishings shops offer framed drawings and paintings as well as sculpture, fine art galleries include JILLIAN HAYES, SAMUEL OWENS, and CAVALIER EBANKS, all on the Avenue. For flowers, try GREENWICH ORCHIDS for their lovely exotic florals, and WINSTON FLOWERS for beautiful arrangements. Both MCARDLE’S FLORIST & GARDEN CENTER and SAM BRIDGE NURSERY & GREENHOUSES have generations-long reputations for their plants and plant and landscape services, in town and throughout lower Fairfield Country.

left: Chunky linen pillows that are custom-dyed in LA and hand-cut and sewn in SoCal from Hudson Grace right: Grayson De Vere’s new storefront oasis offers a curation of eclectic finds and expertly styled vignettes.

RESOURCES

CENTRAL GREENWICH

CLOTHING, BEAUTY AND ACCESSORIES

Aerie 195 Greenwich Avenue ae.com

Aesop 346 Greenwich Ave. aesop.com

Alice and Olivia 335 Greenwich Ave. aliceandolivia.com

Anne Fontaine 234 Greenwich Ave. annefontaine.com

Anthropologie 480 W. Putnam Ave. anthropologie.com

Athleta 350 Greenwich Ave. athleta.com

Aritzia 165 Greenwich Ave. aritzia.com

ba&sh 353 Greenwich Ave. ba-sh.com

Blankenship Dry Goods 16 Greenwich Ave. blankenshipdrygoods.com

Bluemercury 254 Greenwich Ave. bluemercury.com

Bonobos

53 Greenwich Ave. bonobos.com

Bonpoint 268 Greenwich Ave. bonpoint.com

Club Monaco 173 Greenwich Ave. clubmonaco.com

Consigned Designs 115 Mason Street consigneddesigns.com

CoutureDossier 55 Lewis St. codogirl.com

Cynthia Rowley 315 Greenwich Avenue cynthiarowley.com

Egg New York 369 Greenwich Ave. eggnewyork.com

Faherty 120 Greenwich Ave. stores.fahertybrand.com

Frame 250 Greenwich Ave. frame-store.com

Great Stuff 321 Greenwich Ave. greatstuffny.com

Hermès 289 Greenwich Ave. hermes.com

Intermix 325 Greenwich Ave. intermixonline.com

J. Crew 126 Greenwich Ave. jcrew.com

J. McLaughlin 55 East Putnam Ave. jmclaughlin.com

Jacadi 22 Greenwich Ave. jacadi.us

Jenni Kayne 271 Greenwich Ave. jennikayne.com

Katie Fong 60 Lewis St. katiefong.com

Lilly Pulitzer 92 Greenwich Ave. lillypulitzer.com

Le Labo 276 Greenwich Ave. lelabofragrances.com

Little Eric of reenwich 15 E. Elm St. facebook.com/ LittleEricGreenwich

LoveShackFancy 113 Greenwich Ave, loveshackfancy.com

Lululemon Athletica 151 Greenwich Ave. lululemon.com

OGGI 5 365 Greenwich Ave. oggi5.com

Oliver Peoples 236 Greenwich Ave. oliverpeoples.com

Out of the Box 73 Greenwich Ave. outoftheboxclothes.com

Peserico 279 Greenwich Ave. peserico.it

Petticoat Lane 347 Greenwich Ave. petticoat-lane.com

The Piccolina Shop 82 Greenwich Ave. thepiccolinashop.com

Pinky 71 Church St. pinkyofgreenwich.com

Pologeorgis 29 Lewis St. pologeorgis.com

Rag & Bone 244 Greenwich Ave. rag-bone.com

The Real Real 256 Greenwich Ave. therealreal.com

Richards 359 Greenwich Ave. richards.mitchellstores.com

Roller Rabbit 103 Greenwich Ave. rollerrabbit.com

Rodd & Gunn 354 Greenwich Ave. roddandgunn.com

Saks Fifth Avenue/ The Saks Shops at Greenwich 200 & 205 Greenwich Ave. 20 East Elm St. saksfifthavenue.com

Sephora 75 Greenwich Ave. sephora.com

Shoes ‘n’ More 251 Greenwich Ave. shoesnmore.com

Stubbs & Wootton 371 Greenwich Ave. stubbsandwootton.com

the westside 117 Greenwich Avenue thewestsideshop.com

Threads & Treads 17 East Putnam Ave. threadsandtreads.com

Tory Burch 255 Greenwich Ave. toryburch.com

TUMI 289 Greenwich Ave. tumi.com

Todd Snyder 321 Greenwich Ave. toddsnyder.com

Unsubscribed 163 Greenwich Ave. unsubscribed.com

Velvet by Graham & Spencer 271 Greenwich Ave. velvet-tees.com

Veronica Beard 252 Greenwich Ave. veronicabeard.com

Vilebrequin 200 Greenwich Ave. vilebrequin.com

Vince 161 Greenwich Ave. vince.com

Vineyard Vines 145 Greenwich Ave. vineyardvines.com

Warby Parker 344 Greenwich Ave. warbyparker.com

Weilu Frisolone 37 East Elm Street weilufresolone.com

Zara 225 Greenwich Ave. zara.com

JEWELRY ASHA by ADM 409 Greenwich Ave. ashabyadm.com

Betteridge 239 Greenwich Ave. betteridge.com

Gas Bijoux 18 Greenwich Ave. gasbijoux.com

Gorjana 160 Greenwich Ave. gorjana.com

JL Rocks 5 Riverside Lane jlrocks.com

Manfredi Jewels 121 Greenwich Ave. manfredijewels.com

Serpentine Jewels by appointment serpentinejewels.com

Shreve Crump & Low 125 Greenwich Ave. shrevecrumpandlow.com

Simon Teakle Jewelry 4 Grigg St. simonteakle.com

Steven Fox Jewelry 8 Lewis St. stevenfoxjewelry.com

Tiffany & Co. 140 Greenwich Ave. tiffany.com

HOME DÉCOR, DESIGN, BOOKS, TOYS AND GIFTS

Baccarat 238 Greenwich Ave. baccarat.com

Boll & Branch 169 Greenwich Ave. bollandbranch.com

Christopher Peacock Cabinetry 2 Dearfield Dr. peacockhome.com

Diane’s Books 8 Grigg St. A dianesbooks.com

Farrow & Ball 32 East Putnam Ave. farrow-ball.com

Funky Monkey 86 Greenwich Ave. funkymonkey.toys

Gilles Clement Design 120 E. Putnam Ave. gclementdesigns.com

Grayson De Vere 88 Greenwich Ave graysondevere.com

Greenwich Orchids 106 Mason Street greenwichorchids.com

HabitatGreenwich 234 E. Putnam Avenue habitatgreenwich.com

Hästens 21-23 E. Putnam Ave. hastens.com

Herman Miller 348 Greenwich Ave. store.hermanmiller.com

Hoagland’s of Greenwich 175 Greenwich Ave. hoaglands.com

Home Boutique of Greenwich 14 Lewis St. homeboutique.com

Jillian Hayes Gallery 405 Greenwich Ave. hayesgallery.com

Leicht Greenwich Kitchens 11 E. Putnam Ave. leichtgreenwich.com

Lucenti 124 East Putnam Ave. lucentiinteriors.com

Lynnens 278 Greenwich Ave. lynnens.com

McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center 48 Arch St. mcardles.com

McGrath II 44 West Putnam Ave. mcgrath2.com

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams 45 East Putnam Ave. mgbwhome.com

Modiani Kitchens 60 Greenwich Ave. modianikitchens.com

Monc XIII 5 Lewis Ct. monc13.com

Naturepedic 79 E. Putnam Ave. naturepedic.com

Navy Lobster 58 William St. Instagram: @navy_lobster

Oomph 21 West Putnam Ave. oomphhome.com

RESOURCES

Patrick Mele 60 William St. patrickmele.com

RH Greenwich 310 Greenwich Ave. rh.com

RH Baby & Child/ RH Teen 264 Greenwich Ave. rhbabyandchild.com

Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses 437 North St. sambridge.com

SM Home 135 E. Putnam Ave. sandramorganinteriors.com

Sarah Blank Design Studio 19 West Putnam Ave. sarahblankdesignstudio.com

Smart Kids Toys 17 East Elm Street sktoys.com

Splurge 39 Lewis St. splurgegifts.com

Steinway & Sons 72 Greenwich Ave. steinwayct.com

The Shade Store 48 West Putnam Ave. theshadestore.com

The Tailored Home 2 Greenwich Ave. thetailoredhomect.com

Tiger Lily’s 154 Prospect St. tigerlilysgreenwich.com

Visual Comfort & Co. 21 West Putnam Ave. circalighting.com

Waterworks 23 West Putnam Ave. waterworks.com

Winston Flowers 382 Greenwich Ave. winstonflowers.com

FITNESS

Club Sweat 1345 E. Putnam Ave. club-sweat.com

Combine Training 469 W. Putnam Ave. combinetrainingct.com

Countdown Fitness 409 Greenwich Ave. countdownfit.com

Equinox Greenwich 16 Old Track Road equinox.com

Forme Barre Fitness 141 W. Putnam Ave. formebarre.com

Greenwich Barre Studio 109 Greenwich Ave. greenwichbarrestudio.com

Pure Barre 280 Railroad Ave. purebarre.com

SLT 134 E. Putnam Ave. sltnyc.com

SoulCycle 266 Mason Street soul-cycle.com

YMCA 50 East Putnam Ave. greenwichymca.org

YWCA 259 East Putnam Ave. ywcagreenwich.org

BEAUTY SALON/SPA

Angela Cosmai Salon 289 Greenwich Ave. angelacosmai.com

Cave 401 Greenwich Ave. cave.club

Celia B. Skin Care 181 Greenwich Ave. celiabskincare.com

Christopher Noland Salon & Beauty Spa 124 Greenwich Ave. christophernoland.com

The Color Café 23 Benedict Place colorcafestudio.com

Davis Feliz Salon 2 Lewis Ct. davisfelizsalon.com

GlamBlow 18 Lewis St. glam-blow.com

Jaafar Tazi Hair Salon

149 Greenwich Ave. jaafartazi.com

Maison D’Alexandre 33 Lewis St. maisondalexandre.com

Paulo Lanfredi Salon 401 Greenwich Ave. paulolanfredi.com

Warren Tricomi Salon 1 E. Putnam Ave. warrentricomi.com

BANKSVILLE

Picali Fine Jewelry 1066 North Street picali-designs.business.site

BYRAM

The Marketplace by fofie & Mia 248 Mill Street fofiemia.com

COS COB

Beam & Barre 241 E. Putnam Ave. beamandbarre.com

Do’s by Christopher Noland 395 E. Putnam Ave. doshair.com

La Brosse Dry Bar 217 E. Putnam Ave. labrossedrybar.com

Marietta C. 436 E. Putnam Ave. mariettac.com

Family Functional Fitness 205 E. Putnam Ave. familyfunctional fitness.com

Trovare Home 245 East Putnam Ave. trovarehomedesign.com

OLD GREENWICH

Abigail Fox Designs 187 Sound Beach Ave. abigailfoxstore.com

Anna Banana 248 Sound Beach Ave.

Athena Books 228 Sound Beach Avenue bookshop.org

Back 40 Mercantile 264 Sound Beach Ave. back40mercantile.com

Bennett Jewelers 254 Sound Beach Ave. bennettjewelers oldgreenwich.com

Claudette 177 Sound Beach Ave. claudettestyles.com

Elivate Med Spa 1455 E. Putnam Avenue elivatemedspa.com

Fred 236 Sound Beach Ave. thefredshop.com

Housewarmings 264 Sound Beach Ave. housewarmingsct.com

Images of Old Greenwich 202 Sound Beach Ave. imagescenter.com

Lily 250 Sound Beach Ave. lilyoldgreenwich.com

Originals 261 Sound Beach Ave. originalslifestyle.com

Something Special Florist 212 Sound Beach Ave.

The Westside on the Avenue

Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten at Happy Monkey

TASTE MAKERS

Variety provides the spice for Greenwich’s vibrant cuisine scene.

With most of its eateries having weathered the pandemic storm, Greenwich is home to new venues and inspired points-of-view, an even greater selection of culinary choices. Beyond the Avenue—the town’s central artery for restaurants and retail—new options for dining in and takeout continue to sprout in neighborhoods all over town.

Greenwich has long anticipated the arrival of one of the culinary world’s biggest stars, and in 2022, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten launched HAPPY MONKEY on the Avenue. With a tropical vibe and Latin-inspired menu,

diners enjoy its party spirit, from families gathering at the early seatings to a sexy, sophisticated crowd later in the evening.

A bit farther afield, just over the border with New York on the Banksville Road, Greenwich has also welcomed back LA CREMAILLERE, long a favorite for local fans of fine French food, with new direction provided by Chef Thomas Burke, an accomplished young star with a provenance that runs through the kitchens of some of the country’s most storied restaurants.

No organization better tracks and encourages newcomers to the local food scene than the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce; their Instagram site [@greenwichchamber] is a definite follow, both for savvy long-timers

looking for an unexplored treat and for newly arrived residents. Chamber CEO Marcia O’Kane has spotted one neighborhood trend in Cos Cob: The neighborhood is a go-to for casual eateries with several new restaurants offering great carry-out, lunches, and small bites. Ben Pote’s WILDACRE ROTISSERIE emphasizes the best in sustainable ingredients, and its slow-roasted, mouth-watering rotisserie chicken is perfect for a quick and nutritious dinner on busy work and school nights. The taste for poke bowls – a trend for the freshest sliced fish and veggies in an easy-to-eat format that began in Hawaii – has shown up on menus around town and found a niche with ISLAND FIN POKE. Around

left: Fresh, healthy ingredients are the cornerstone of Nit Noi’s menu. right: Delectable dessert—Strawberries and Cream Mille-Feuille from La Crémaillère

the corner on Strickland Road is NIT NOI, specializing in organic broths and other Thai favorites. Also on and around this stretch of the Post Road in Cos Cob are the Indian specialties of MUMBAI TIMES, as well as the freshest seafood for cooking at home or carrying out already prepared (including sushi) at FJORD FISH MARKET; customers can also order trays and platters for parties and picnics. Next door to Fjord’s is GREENWICH CHEESE COMPANY, which features a fine selection of cheese from around the country and Europe as well as specialty foods, sourcing from small farms, cheesemakers and top importers. Their homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese makes a lovely lunch; turn to them for charcuterie and cheese platters for all occasions.

So, where to begin a logical listing of the town’s abundant supply of food shops and restaurants? Let’s start with a good morning cuppa plus nosh. With plenty of great java all over town, you can choose a favorite or sample a new one every day of the week. CFCF roasts its beans daily, and offers three venues: on the Avenue, on Grigg Street downtown, and on the Post Road in Riverside. For years, Riverside’s own ADA’S (since 2016, ADA’S KITCHEN + COFFEE) has offered great coffee-and, and is known for its made-to-order sandwiches, as is its sister shop in Cos Cob, ROOST KITCHEN + COFFEE. In Old Greenwich, many coffee lovers stop by JOE’S STUDIO CAFÉ on Sound Beach Avenue; the shop is named for “Joe,” its Loring S7 Nighthawk roaster. Closer to the Avenue, COFFEE FOR GOOD, located in Mead House on the campus of the Second Congregational Church on Maple Street, has plenty of parking and a worthy mission to offer great coffee, tea, pastries and more and serve as a nonprofit training platform for employees with differing abilities. Likewise, THE CAFÉ AT GREENWICH LIBRARY, in partnership with the nonprofit Abilis, also serves good coffee to library patrons and employs staff with special needs. In a similar spirit, for every bag of its coffee sold, GREGORY’S COFFEE on the Avenue gives a pair of glasses to a deserving person in need in the developing world. And for a mobile take on good coffee, sample the espresso and baked goods from COFFEE LUCA, proprietor

Luca Morabito’s coffee truck that sets up at the farmer’s market and at venues and events around town through the year.

For those seeking baked goods for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and in between, there is a wealth of purveyors that bake artisanal breads, pastries, and specialty sweets. Behind Saks on the Avenue is SOMETHING NATURAL, an offshoot of the eponymous Nantucket bakery known for its delicious breads. Nearby are three pastry shops with European roots and scrumptious traditional recipes: ST. MORITZ (in Greenwich since 1939); RAPHAEL’S French delights on Mason Street; and BLACK FOREST PASTRY SHOP’s sweet German delicacies on Lewis Street. For delicious dairy- and glutenfree baked goods, BY THE WAY BAKERY has become the go-to destination, at the top and just east of the Avenue. In other neighborhoods, COBS BREAD on the Post Road in Riverside makes fresh loaves daily, and DIMARE PASTRY SHOP, run by the DiMare family for nearly 50 years, is an institution in the Riverside Commons shopping plaza for the best in Italian cakes, pastries and bread. Plenty of breakfast fans take their morning pick-me-up in the café at SWEET PEA’S BAKING COMPANY in Old Greenwich; for those seeking gluten-free goodies, OLD GREENWICH BAKING COMPANY (delivery only at press time) is a delicious option for gluten-free bread, donuts, brownies, cookies and bagels. Among classic bagel shops, UPPER CRUST BAGEL CO. on Sound Beach Avenue and LENNY’S BAGELS in Cos Cob have a wide selection. And in a counterintuitive move that launched the business with her “bagel bombs” to cheer first responders during the pandemic, Britt Savala, the owner of BRITT & CO. BAGELS, has opened a retail shop for her wildly creative varieties (Pokemon bagels, anyone?) on Railroad Avenue.

With residents from around the world, Greenwich’s international flavor blends with its cosmopolitan sophistication, providing a melting pot of tastes and styles from dining venues of all sizes. Let’s start with a blend of two food cultures that equal FALAFEL-TACO, or what the Mexican and Israeli owner-chefs call Mex-raeli cuisine. In the first block of the upper Avenue, this is a new offshoot of the proprietors’ first successful shop in Pleasantville

in Westchester, and includes vegan options on its unique and varied menu. For diners who love this segment of the culinary world, LA TAQUERIA—also at the upper end of the Avenue—offers a fine sit-down experience with great Mexican dishes. And BOXCAR CANTINA on Old Field Point Road provides a mix of dishes rooted in the three cultures of Northern New Mexico—Native American, Spanish, and Anglo-European.

For fans of Asian and fusion cuisine, downtown Greenwich offers several choices: HINOKI, with a tapas-style approach to Far Eastern favorites; omakase-style sushi at Kissaki; French-Vietnamese dishes, bistro style, at ORIENTA; and MIKU SUSHI’s artful presentations of its Toyko-sourced ingredients. Just north and west of the Avenue, try TSUKI OMAKASE AND BAR.

With a focus on fresh and healthy ingredients, SWEETGREEN, MYX CREATIVE KITCHEN, and THE GRANOLA BAR are all great Central Greenwich destinations.

Mediterranean food in all its variety can be found almost everywhere in town. Italian specialties are big favorites; downtown, sample the long, tasty menu of Greek classics at GREENWICH FLAVOR BY MYRNA’s, or sit down at the FAMOUS GREEK KITCHEN on Water Street in Byram. Also in Byram is ROSINA’S, favored for its crispy pizzas, homemade pastas and generous drinks. At the top of the Avenue is BIANCA, run by two brothers from Naples and known for its lively bar and authentic Italian cuisine. LOUIE’S, on River Road East in Cos Cob, is a friendly neighborhood Italian restaurant with a traditional atmosphere. Also in Cos Cob, IL PASTAFICIO features pastas made fresh daily on the premises, gelato and Italian desserts with a robust to-go business and a few tables for dining in (BYOB). In Old Greenwich, APPLAUSI OSTERIA is an Italian favorite with a spacious back patio open in the warmer months.

Greenwich has no shortage of chic, upscale restaurants scattered throughout its neighborhoods. In Riverside, VALBELLA has two lovely dining rooms and an outdoor patio for the warm months, coupled with a classic Italian menu. On Old Post Road, Ron Rosa’s POLPO

clockwise from left:

• The man behind the pasta—Federico Perandin at Il Pastificio • Wildacre’s family meal serves four: whole chicken with your choice of four sides and four sauces

• Van Leeuwen’s ice cream sandwiches

• Spicy Tuna Bowl with surimi, masago, avocado, wasabi dressing, topped with sesame seeds, onion crisps and nori from Island Fin Poke

offers great seafood and a happening piano bar every evening at 6. Rosa’s second venue, IL LEONE offers American brasserie cuisine in an elegant setting overlooking the Byram River. Downtown, THE COTTAGE from award-winning chef Brian Lewis has a fresh and seasonal take on contemporary American favorites, as does RUBY & BELLAS. Nearby, LE PENGUIN tempts with an authentic bistro menu. Across Putnam Avenue on Church Street is the beautifully appointed TOWNHOUSE, with its sophisticated coastal cuisine. Locals always mention L’ESCALE, on Steamboat Road in the Delamar Hotel; in warm weather, food and setting are pitch perfect. For a peaceful setting and the freshest American cuisine, diners head to REBECCA’S in Glenville, or to Old Greenwich’s LE FAT POODLE for a fun, eclectic menu.

Not to be forgotten are some of the town’s enduring local hangouts: THE GINGER MAN for American fare and craft brews; ELM STREET OYSTER HOUSE for the freshest bivalves; steaks at BLACKSTONE’S or TONY’S AT THE J HOUSE; and The OLD GREENWICH SOCIAL CLUB with its friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Also on Sound Beach Avenue is the BEACH HOUSE CAFÉ—a frequent choice for locals’ lunch or dinner. BISTRO V, which replaced Versailles, provides not only tempting bread and pastry, but classics like onion soup and beouf bourguignon. THE LITTLE PUB prepares a burger and American favorites to perfection; many locals enjoy CAREN’S COS COBBER and its live music performances. Others gravitate to menu and wellstocked wine racks at HARVEST WINE BAR or the coastal-themed SOUTH BAY on the lower Avenue.

In search of comfort food? Greenwich has this niche well-covered. Whether it’s a slice at GRIGG STREET PIZZA, a freshly made crepe at MELI-MELO, or your preferred salad or entrée at AUX DELICES, there are many great stops for a favorite treat. Ice cream—we’ve got it—VAN LEEUWEN on the Avenue; GELATO & CIOCCCOLATO and GOFER in Cos Cob. Also in Cos Cob, there’s PIZZA POST and CHICKEN JOE’S High School Special. Delis and takeout are all around town: GARDEN CATERING in Old Greenwich, CORBO’S on West Putnam, RINALDI’S in Cos Cob, FIREHOUSE in Byram, and in Banksville, HAPPINESS IS all have loyal fans. ALPEN PANTRY in Old Greenwich is a town tradition for gourmet sandwiches, a favorite stop for families heading to the beach.

RESTAURANTS: A TASTING

BANKSVILLE

Happiness Is Back

Country Market & Café

1067 North Street 203-861-4020 happinessiscatering.com

BYRAM

Constantino’s 699 W. Putnam Avenue 203-681-2316 constantinosofgreenwich.com

Famous Greek Kitchen

10 N. Water St. 203-531-6887 famousgreekkitchen.com

Firehouse Deli 265 Mill Street 203-531-0002 firehousedeligreenwichct.com

Rosina’s 230 Mill Street 203-681-2376 rosinasrestaurant.com

COS COB

Caren’s Cos Cobber 31 East Putnam Ave. 203-992-1333 thecoscobber.com

Chicken Joe’s 231 E. Putnam Ave. 203-861-0075 chickenjoesofgreenwich.com

Fjord Fish Market 158 East Putnam Avenue 203-661-5006 fjordfishmarket.com

Gelato & Cioccolato 232 E. Putnam Ave. 203-900-1288 gelatoecioccolato.com

Gofer Ice Cream 522 East Putnam Avenue 203-661-9080 gofericecream.com

Il Pastaficio 213 East Putnam Avenue 203-900-1199 ilpastaficio.com

Island Fin Poke 136 East Putnam Avenue 203-983-5672 islandfinpoke.com

Lenny’s Bagels 207 East Putnam Ave. 203-900-1955 lennysbagels.com

Little Pub 531 East Putnam Ave. 203-717-1147 littlepub.com

Louie’s Italian Bar & Restaurant 136 River Rd. Ext. 203-422-2177 louiesrestaurantbar.com

Mike’s Organic (food market) 600 East Putnam Ave. 203-479-0635 mikesorganic.com

Mumbai Times 140 East Putnam Ave. 203-635-8726 mumbaitimesct.com

Nit Noi Provisions 3 Strickland Road 203-485-9303 nitnoiprovisions.com

Pizza Post 522 East Putnam Ave. 203-661-0909 thepizzapost.com

Rinaldi’s Country Deli 70 Orchard St. 203-622-8315 rinaldiscoscob.com

Roost Kitchen + Coffee 236 East Putnam Ave. 475-303-2100 heyroost.com

Wildacre Rotisserie 147 East Putnam Ave. 203-220-5070 wildacrerotisserie.com

GLENVILLE

Il Leone 328 Pemberwick Rd. 203-813-3300 illeonegreenwich.com

Rebecca’s 265 Glenville Rd. 203-532-9270 rebeccasgreenwich.com

GREENWICH

Aux Délices 3 W. Elm St.:203-622-6644 1075 E. Putnam Ave. Riverside; 203-698-1066 auxdelicesfoods.com

Bianca Restaurant & Bar 30 Greenwich Ave. 203-900-1177 biancaofgreenwich.com

Bistro V 339 Greenwich Ave. 203-661-6634 versaillesgreenwich.com

Black Forest Bakery 52 Lewis St. 203-629-9330 blackforestpastryshop.com

Blackstones 28 W. Putnam Ave. 203-661-8700 blackstonesteakhousect.com

Boxcar Cantina 44 Old Field Point Rd. 203-661-4774 boxcarcantina.com

Britt & Co. Bagels 85 Railroad Avenue 203-340-2414 brittandcobagels.com

By the Way Bakery 19 E. Putnam Ave. 203-489-3610 btwbakery.com

Café at Greenwich Library 101 West Putnam Avenue 203-622-7992 greenwichlibrarycafe.org

Cobber North at Griffith E. Harris Golf Course 1323 King St. 203-717-1770 cobbernorth.com

CFCF - Coffee Café Roasters 118 Greenwich Ave. 203-661-8300 and 6 Grigg Street 475-897-1300 cfcfcoffee.com

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

Coffee Luca around town 203-727-3124 coffeeluca.org

The Cottage 49 Greenwich Avenue 203-769-1220 thecottage.kitchen/ greenwich.com

Eastend Restaurant 409 Greenwich Ave. 203-862-9200 zhospitalitygroup.com

Elm Street Oyster House 11 West Elm St. 203-629-5795 elmstreetoysterhouse.com

Falafel-Taco 28 Greenwich Ave. 203-485-0088 falafel-taco.com

Happy Monkey by Jean-Georges 376 Greenwich Ave. 203-405-5787 happymonkeygreenwich.com

Ginger Man 64 Greenwich Ave. 203-861-6400 gingermanct.com

The Granola Bar 41 Greenwich Ave. 203-883-5220 thegranolabarct.com

Greenwich Flavor by Myrna’s 148 Mason Street 203-869-1500 greenwichflavorsbymyrnas.com

Gregory’s Coffee 342 Greenwich Ave. 203-900-4583 gregoryscoffee.com

Grigg Street Pizza 1 Grigg Street 203-717-1190. griggstreetpizza.com

Harvest Wine Bar 372 Greenwich Ave. 203-869-4080 harvestwinebar.com

Hinoki Greenwich 263 Greenwich Avenue 203-900-0011 hinokigreenwich.com

La Taqueria 10 Greenwich Ave. 203-992-1199 taqueriact.com

L’Escale 500 Steamboat Rd. 203-661-4600 lescalerestaurant.com

Lobster Craft 107 Greenwich Avenue 203-900-1555 lobstercraft.com

Le Penguin 61 Lewis St. 203-717-1200 lepenguinbistro.com

Mediterraneo 366 Greenwich Ave. 203-629-4747 zhospitalitygroup.com

Meli-Melo 362 Greenwich Ave. 203-629-6153 melimelogreenwich.com

FACES & PLACES

New to town and the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, these three businesses are making quite a debut.

Ben Pote

FOUNDER, WILDACRE ROTISSERIE

WHEN DID YOU OPEN WILDACRE? June 23, 2022

HOW DID YOU SELECT COS COB AS THE LOCATION FOR YOUR FLAGSHIP?

After visiting my mother-in-law in Greenwich for years, Cos Cob seemed like a perfect spot. Our building is situated in the main “square” of Cos Cob, which feels very much like a village where you can pick up your soup, your fish, your chicken, etc. The Cos Cob food scene is always evolving, and I wanted to Wildacre to be a part of that. I’m so glad we’re here – our neighbors have been incredibly supportive and are the bedrock of our success.

HOW HAS THE COMMUNITY RESPONDED?

We’ve had a very warm reception. Our neighbors stop in to say hi all the time, and have given us great feedback about our food. Additionally, it’s been a pleasure joining the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce to plug into the substantial network of local merchants and businesses like mine. We’ve also been fortunate to partner with Neighbor to Neighbor as our local charity partner to provide food for local residents in need. I couldn’t have asked for a better community response.

WHAT ARE YOUR GO-TO SPOTS IN TOWN?

The broths at Nit Noi are insanely good, and I always get my fish across the street at Fjord. Roost is right up the street and I love their breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Raphael’s Bakery has some of the best baked goods I’ve ever had – their baguette will blow your mind. I also love a

good toasted everything bagel with lox spread from Lenny’s. I’m a sucker for great Chinese, and I get my fix at Asiana. So many great choices.

HOW IS WILDACRE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER ROTISSERIE?

We pride ourselves in making nearly everything in-house, and I believe you can really taste the difference. We offer fresh salads and wraps that feature our rotisserie chicken or roasted cauliflower. You can’t really find a great salad at a classic rotisserie. You’ll find lighter, fresh sides like Kale Slaw and Cucumber Salad that are a nice fresh compliment to our “heavier” items like our Roti Potatoes or Mac and Cheese. Our menu is also almost 100-percent gluten-free, something you don’t find most places.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR MENU ITEMS?

Our chicken is incredibly popular – we season it with a housemade seasoning blend and slow-roast it to perfection. The Crispy Brussels have actually been the belle of the ball – we actually sell more brussels than anything else (nearly four tons since we opened in June!). Our Sesame Chop salad remains the most-ordered salad, followed closely by the Pacifica, although I think the Medi is the sleeper hit on the salad menu.

ANY NEW DEVELOPMENTS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?

We recently launched a more affordable (but equally delicious) chicken that allowed us to lower the prices. I’m excited to make the menu more approachable from a price standpoint so we can get our food to more people in the area. We’re also testing some new menu items and will keep everyone updated as we roll those out.

Ben Pote

Weilu Fresolone

HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE BRIDAL AND DRESSMAKING BUSINESS?

After graduating from college in western China with a fashion design degree, I moved across the planet with my newlywed husband and started our life and career here. My first job in America was as a cashier at a grocery store. I took a second job simultaneously with a chain bridal store, where I did alterations. I was very lucky and given an opportunity with a local designer atelier, creating one-of-a-kind custom dresses. I fell in love with it and it became clear that my passion lies in bridal and formal wear. After working for a couple of well-known designers in New York City, I sharpened my dressmaking skills and eye for the perfect fit. Now, I have my own atelier doing what I love. My favorite part is crafting dresses for an event that is so meaningful and making our clients happy.

WHEN DID YOU OPEN THE ATELIER?

We took over in September 2022, but before taking on clients, I wanted the atelier to look and feel like a creative space where I can sit with clients and get to know them and their vision. I also wanted the ability to do technical work and make everything in house. I have a back room where I can do pattern-making, cutting, sewing, etc. Now it’s ready and I am so excited to keep filling my atelier with unique, timeless pieces and meeting my future clients.

HOW DID YOU SELECT GREENWICH AS THE LOCATION?

Believe or not, I started this from the apartment where I live with my husband and daughter in Westchester. We had been searching for our dream spot since the beginning of last year and heard so many great things about this town. One day it dawned on me to look here, and very quickly, we found this cute little spot.

HOW HAS THE COMMUNITY RESPONDED?

The Greenwich community has welcomed us with open arms. Our realtor, Diane Roth, was so encouraging and wanted us to have a perfect spot. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce has also generously reached out to us to participate in local and social events, making us feel like we belong. And we have had a steady stream of people just walking by, taking pictures of our gowns, and coming in to give us compliments and inquire about our work.

ANY GO-TO SPOTS IN TOWN?

We love our neighbors Doppio and Raphaël’s Bakery.

WHAT DISTINGUISHES WEILU FRESOLONE FROM OTHER BRIDAL BOUTIQUES?

We are not only a bridal shop but also a brand that focuses on sustainability, craftsmanship and couture details. The entire line is made in house. We have our regular collection on display where brides can try

them on and we can make custom changes to make it more personal. We work within our client’s budget and design fully custom looks originating from our clients’ vision.

Another service we provide is re-styling a vintage piece. If a dress is well-made and has sentimental value to a family, we can resize it or re-style it by changing the neckline, shorten the skirt, add sleeves, etc. or we can totally recreate something else using the fabric itself.

Weilu Fresolone in her atelier; with brides in their custom-designed gowns

Jonathan Langsam

OWNER, FALAFEL TACO

WHEN DID YOU OPEN?

Our Greenwich Location opened on July 18, 2022. The first location in Pleasantville opened April 2018.

HOW DID YOU SELECT THE LOCATION IN GREENWICH?

Diane Roth, a Greenwich real estate broker, helped us find the location. She is super helpful.

HOW HAS THE COMMUNITY RESPONDED SINCE YOU’VE OPENED?

We have had a great response from the community since we opened. There have been a number of people that have helped us along the way. Marcia O’Kane from the Greenwich Chamber, she has been a great resource and I would recommend all businesses to join. Greenwich Reform Synogugue has also brought us into the fold. We have been blessed by having so many welcoming us to the neighborhood. We are so lucky to be in business together doing something we love.

WHAT SETS APART FALAFEL TACO FROM OTHER TACO PLACES

Our concept is simple: Make real food, make it from scratch, with love. Falafel Taco is the fusion of Mexican and Israeli/Jewish cusine. Our “tacos” come with a choice of different breads. There is the Israeli Pita (a fluffy pita pocket), soft corn tortilla or Laffa Bread (Iraqi jews brought this one to Israel when they arrived.) It is a fluffy round flat bread that is rolled into a burrito. Our bowls come with a choice of four grains, Israeli Couscous, Quinoa, Mexican Brown Rice or Barley Pilaf. Flavors are fresh, all of our sauces are made from scratch including six hot sauces.

MOST POPULAR ITEMS ON THE MENU?

Traditional Falafel is the biggest seller, either in a taco, bowl or on top of a salad. Our Chicken schnitzel is second with its zaatar-laced breadcrumbs and French fries all stuffed into a taco with hummus, tahini and Israeli salad. MaBetts brisket, cooked for twelve hours, as a taco or bowl comes in third, followed by our black bean burger and grilled chicken taco and burritos.

ANY GO-TO SPOTS IN TOWN?

Our favorite spots are on our block, Bianca and East Putnam Variety as well as By the Way Bakery on Putnam Avenue.

ANY NEW DEVELOPMENTS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?

We have started to serve breakfast, opening at 7 am to offer a few different versions of Shakshouka (eggs poached in sauce), egg sandwiches, burritos and avocado toast. We have also started a catering many events. We love to share our Falafel with new customers, we will bring samples to any office that would like them.

Jonathan and Rosie Langsam • Traditional Falafel on laffa bread

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mong Greenwich’s most prized assets are its excellent schools. This town of 62,000 has a large enough population to support a public school system with a wide range of educational settings for students from pre-school through high school; Greenwich also boasts an enviable selection of highly regarded private schools. A big draw for new Greenwich residents is the variety of learning options available within its borders. The town-wide public system, which currently serves more than 8600 students, operates 11 elementary schools, three middle

Aschools, and one high school, as well as an alternative high school. Private schools serve students from preschool through grade 12, offering programs for children with learning differences.

With its extensive selection of programs, Greenwich Public Schools are committed to academic excellence. Four of the district’s elementary schools and one middle school feature magnet programs. THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AT DUNDEE and NEW LEBANON ELEMENTARY have International Baccalaureate programs, and JULIAN CURTISS ELEMENTARY provides world language instruction. HAMILTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY is the district’s first STEAM (science, technology, engineering,

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English literature and composition to an array of world languages, from French and German to Mandarin Chinese, to advanced science and mathematics courses. Because of the breadth of offerings, programs tailored to student needs and goals can be highly individualized. In addition to 32 Advanced Placement courses, other challenging options include the projectbased Innovations Lab and the Honors Science Research program, as well as independent study. Students respond to this array of opportunities for achievement with great results. This year, 36 seniors in the Class of 2023 were named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship program; eleven seniors have also qualified as National Merit Scholarship Program finalists.

Of course, the idea of achievement extends beyond academics, and Greenwich High School provides many extracurricular outlets for students to discover new skills and develop their existing ones. Clubs, sports, and

numerous organizations cater to a wide range of interests and abilities. The high school has more than 150 clubs, so students have many paths to acquiring or improving their capabilities and meeting new friends.

Community service is another facet of achievement while in high school, and it is an area where Greenwich students shine. Dozens of local organizations offer a way to learn new skills, create meaningful connections, and help make a difference. Food banks, social agencies and local museums all welcome interested volunteers. Volunteerism is a component of membership in the National Honor Society, and this year’s 243 inductees provide service as tutors in the school’s learning and media center and help out at various organizations around town.

Sports have also been an important part of student life at Greenwich High School, with its teams known by the school’s mascot—the Cardinals. The 54-acre campus has extensive facilities for training and competition, and

the athletic department fields 42 varsity teams which have won numerous county, state, and regional championships. Many sports also field junior varsity and freshman teams, and students can also participate in many intramural sports.

The Greenwich Public Schools offer a preschool program at five of its elementary schools, and Greenwich families also have access to more than 30 preschool programs, many affiliated with local schools and churches. In addition, several Greenwich daycare centers offer preschool programs.

The town is also known for its private schools. GREENWICH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL is the only co-ed, nursery through Grade 12 preparatory day school in town. Other notable private schools are BRUNSWICK, founded in 1902 as an independent college preparatory school for boys from pre-K through grade 12; SACRED HEART, an all-girls college preparatory program from kindergarten through grade 12; and GREENWICH ACADEMY, founded in 1827, the oldest girls’ school in Connecticut, for girls from kindergarten through grade twelve. WHITBY SCHOOL, founded in 1958, offers a program for children from 18 months through grade 8, accredited by both the American Montessori Society and the International Baccalaureate Organization.

In neighboring towns, KING SCHOOL in Stamford and RYE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, nearby in Westchester, both offer co-ed programs for children from pre-K through grade 12. FAIRFIELD COLLEGE

PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a private college preparatory program for boys in grades 9 through 12, located on the campus of FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY, one of the colleges just a short drive from Greenwich. Other options for higher education in lower Fairfield County and Westchester Country, New York are UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT’s growing Stamford campus, SUNY PURCHASE and MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE. Adults have other programs to choose from, including more than 250 continuing education courses offered annually through Greenwich Public Schools.

NEARBY SCHOOLS

The Children’s School

Coed, ages three to eight 118 Scofieldtown Rd. Stamford 203-329-8815 childrensschool.org

Fairfield College

Preparatory School

Boys, 9th to 12th grade 1073 N Benson Rd. Fairfield 203-254-4200 www.fairfieldprep.org

Fusion Academy

Coed, 6th to 12th grade 66 Gatehouse Rd. Stamford 203-323-2191 fusionacademy.com

King School

Coed, pre-K to 12th grade 1450 Newfield Ave. Stamford 203-322-3496 kingschoolct.org

The Long Ridge School

Coed, nursery to 5th grade 478 Erskine Rd. Stamford 203-322-7693 longridgeschool.org

New Canaan Country School

RESOURCES

GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

290 Greenwich Ave. 203-625-7400; greenwichschools.org

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Cos Cob Elementary School

300 East Putnam Ave. 203-869-4670

Glenville Elementary School 33 Riversville Rd. 203-531-9287

Hamilton Avenue Elementary School 184 Hamilton Ave. Greenwich 203-869-1685

International School at Dundee 55 Florence Rd. Riverside 203-637-3800

Julian Curtiss Elementary School

180 East Elm St. Greenwich 203-869-1896

New Lebanon Elementary School 25 Mead Ave. Greenwich 203-531-9139

North Mianus Elementary School 309 Palmer Hill Rd. Riverside; 203-637-9730

North Street Elementary School 381 North St. Greenwich 203-869-6756

Old Greenwich Elementary School 285 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-0150

Parkway Elementary School 141 Lower Cross Rd. Greenwich 203-869-7466

Riverside Elementary School 90 Hendrie Ave. 203-637-1440

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Central Middle School 9 Indian Rock Lane Greenwich 203-661-8500

Eastern Middle School 51 Hendrie Ave. Riverside; 203-637-1744

Western Middle School 1 Western Junior Hwy. Greenwich 203-531-5700

HIGH SCHOOLS

Greenwich High School 10 Hillside Rd. 203-625-8000

The Windrose Program (formerly Greenwich Alternative HS) greenwichschools.org/ windrose

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Brunswick School Boys, pre-K to 12th grade 100 Maher Ave. Greenwich 203-625-5800 brunswickschool.org

Carmel Academy

Coed, K to 8th grade 270 Lake Ave. Greenwich 203-863-9663 carmelacademy.com

Eagle Hill School

Coed, ages five to 15 (for children with learning differences) 45 Glenville Rd. Greenwich 203-622-9240 eaglehillschool.org

Greenwich Academy Girls, pre-K to 12th grade 200 N. Maple Ave. Greenwich 203-625-8900 greenwichacademy.org

Greenwich Catholic School Coed, pre-K to 8th grade 471 North St., Greenwich 203-869-4000 gcsct.org

Greenwich Country Day School

Coed, pre-K to 12th grade 401 Old Church Rd. 257 Stanwich Rd. Greenwich 203-863-5600 gcds.net

Greenwich Japanese School

Coed, 1st to 9th grade 270 Lake Ave. Greenwich 203-629-9039 gwjs.org

Putnam Indian Field School

Coed, toddler to pre-K 101 Indian Field Rd. Greenwich 203-661-4629 pifs.net

Sacred Heart Greenwich Girls, K to 12th grade 1177 King St. Greenwich 203-531-6500 shgreenwich.org

Whitby School

Coed, pre-K to 8th grade 969 Lake Ave. Greenwich 203-869-8464 whitbyschool.org

Coed, nursery to 9th grade 635 Frogtown Rd. New Canaan 203-972-0771 countryschool.net

Rye Country Day School

Coed, pre-K to 12th grade 3 Cedar St. Rye, NY 914-967-1417 ryecountryday.org

St. Luke’s School

Coed, 5th to 12th grade 377 N. Wilton Rd. New Canaan 203-966-5612 stlukesct.org

Villa Maria School

Coed, K to 9th grade (for children with learning differences) 161 Sky Meadow Dr. Stamford 203-322-5886 villamariaedu.org

Winston Preparatory School

Coed, 4th to 12th grade (for children with learning differences) 57 West Rock Rd. Norwalk 203-229-0465 winstonprep.edu

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Private clubs have been a part of the Greenwich social fabric since the late nineteenth century. Easy rail travel made the town a convenient summer destination for city dwellers looking for a genteel and quiet getaway from the heat and bustle of urban living, and the tradition of joining a group for leisure pastimes continues. Today membership clubs provide an important link for making connections and carefree entertaining.

With a broad range of activities available at the town’s fifteen clubs, most residents will find an option that suits their tastes and budgets. The seven Greenwich country

clubs with 18-hole golf courses provide many sporting opportunities, including paddle tennis, swimming, skeet and indoor bowling, in addition to championship tennis and golf. Yacht clubs, community clubs, and even a club wholly dedicated to racquet sports complete the roster. All clubs offer instruction for beginners and league play, as well as programs for children that include summer camp, junior sailing, golf, tennis and swimming. Most clubs offer something to do year-round, with dining rooms and paddle tennis courts available in cold weather months. For avid and determined sailors, one of the town’s yacht clubs provides the largest frostbiting program in the country.

Of course, summer is high season for the Greenwich club scene. Social events and

family-friendly gatherings include barbecues and shore dinners, kicking off on Memorial Day and running through the summer until the last fireworks display on Labor Day weekend. Competitive swimming, sailing and tennis, as well as a variety of golf tournaments, round out the schedule. On a breezy summer day, Long Island Sound is dotted with sailboats that hail from local yacht club fleets. Each of Greenwich’s country clubs with 18-hole courses has a distinct character; most have a long history, and many are distinguished by their founders and designers. Freshly renovated with an enlarged and updated clubhouse in the works, as well as a new short game area and other improvements, INNIS ARDEN GOLF CLUB in Old Greenwich has the longest timeline. J. Kennedy Tod,

Innis Arden Golf Club

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whose legacy to the town of Greenwich includes Greenwich Point, built a nine-hole golf course on the estate he began accumulating in 1887, opening it to 64 charter members in 1889; that initial organization evolved over decades to the current club and its many amenities.

With its impressive white brick clubhouse set on a hill that faces a spectacular view of Long Island Sound the GREENWICH COUNTRY CLUB, in midcountry on Doubling Road, was founded in 1892 as the Fairfield County Country Club, changing to its current name in 1909. Its beautiful 165-acre campus now boasts an impressive range of amenities. In 2018 world-renowned golf course architect Beau Welling renovated the already storied golf course. Nearby is BURNING TREE COUNTRY CLUB, distinguished for its beautiful landscape and an expansive clubhouse rendered in gray clapboard and stone. Farther up North Street, THE STANWICH CLUB reveals its championship course after passing the club’s impressive stone pillars at the entry. Once within, members and guests can partake of a course that has received numerous accolades over a number of years, and named Connecticut’s #1 course by Golf Digest magazine two seasons ago.

Tucked away within backcountry’s verdant landscape is ROUND HILL CLUB, which opened in 1924 with a Walter J. Travis-designed course and an elegant fieldstone clubhouse by Delano & Aldrich, expanded in 2002. Also in the backcountry is TAMARACK COUNTRY CLUB, founded in 1929 and known for its fully restored course, designed by Charles Banks. On King Street, FAIRVIEW COUNTRY CLUB was displaced twice by highway construction. Its expansive brick clubhouse overlooks the Robert Trent Jones-designed court, built in 1968.

Greenwich’s location on Long Island Sound attracts sailors, and both of the town’s yacht clubs date back to the late nineteenth century.

RIVERSIDE YACHT CLUB was founded in 1899 as a neighborhood club, composed of Riverside, Old Greenwich and Cos Cob residents. With an excellent reputation in yachting circles, it has a fine marina, pool, and tennis courts, and offers competitive sailing programs. At the end of Steamboat Road, close to downtown, is INDIAN HARBOR YACHT CLUB, built in 1899. Its beautiful clubhouse, designed in 1919 by noted American architect Henry Pelton, is sited at the mouth of Greenwich Harbor, providing beautiful water views on summer evenings. The club is tied to famous ocean racers and the America’s Cup, and recently marked its 125th anniversary with a coffee table volume by a noted yachting author that records the club’s history.

GREENWICH WATER CLUB in Cos Cob offers its members sweeping views of the Mianus River. Its amenities include a full-service marina, dedicated rowers’ boathouse, an elite fitness center, three pools, and a clubhouse restaurant with outdoor dining and private event rooms. For those wanting to take advantage of gentle river water, members may use club kayaks and stand up paddle boards.

Greenwich’s community clubs expand the available menu of clubcentered activity even further. MILBROOK CLUB, founded in 1923 and thus a century old this year, is centered by an expansive Tudor clubhouse and 9-hole golf course; tennis, paddle tennis, and a 25-meter pool round out the sporting options, and the club offers café and fine dining. In Old Greenwich, ROCKY POINT CLUB offers swimming,

sailing, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Within the private Belle Haven community, BELLE HAVEN CLUB’s stately shingle-style clubhouse offers fine dining, in addition to a fine clay tennis court, pool, beach, and a picturesque harbor. In Glenville, THE BAILIWICK CLUB offers swimming and tennis in summer, and year-round platform tennis.

FIELD CLUB OF GREENWICH has its own unique niche. Opened in 1908 as a family-oriented racket club, it offers both grass and clay tennis courts, squash, platform tennis, swimming, state-of-the-art fitness center and fine dining. The club has a beautiful campus and decidedly understated profile; a pair of lanterns at the entrance are simply marked with the letters “FC.”

RESOURCES

Bailiwick Club of Greenwich

12 Duncan Drive 203-531-7591 thebailiwickclub.com

Belle Haven Club 100 Harbor Drive 203-861-5353 bellehavenclub.com

Burning Tree Country Club 120 Perkins Road 203-869-9004 burningtreecc.org

Fairview Country Club 1241 King Street 203-531-6200 fairviewcountryclub.org

The Field Club 276 Lake Ave. 203-869-1300 fcofgreenwich.com

Greenwich Country Club 19 Doubling Road 203-869-1000 greenwichcountryclub.org

Greenwich Water Club 49 River Road Cos Cob, 203-661-4033 greenwichwaterclub.com

Indian Harbor Yacht Club 710 Steamboat Road 203-869-2484 indianharboryc.com

Innis Arden Golf Club 120 Tomac Ave. Old Greenwich 203-637-6900 innisardengolfclub.com

The Milbrook Club 61 Woodside Drive 203-869-4540 milbrookclub.com

Riverside Yacht Club 102 Club Road Riverside 203-637-1706 riversideyc.org

Rocky Point Club 60 Rocky Point Road Old Greenwich 203-637-2397 rockypointclub.com

Round Hill Club 33 Round Hill Club Road 203-869-2350 rhclub.org

The Stanwich Club 888 North Street 203-869-0555 stanwich.com

Tamarack Country Club 55 Locust Road 203-531-7300 tamarackcountryclub.com

Riverside Yacht Club

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SPIRITUAL HOME

Local congregations play a vital role in community life.

Any student of Greenwich history will learn that the FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF GREENWICH, established in 1660, is indelibly linked to the town’s founders, who were part of its initial membership. With a towering spire that can be seen for miles along the coast of Long Island Sound, the SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH has long been a local landmark. In fact, the town is distinguished by a generous number of beautiful houses of worship, including the modern structure of TEMPLE SHOLOM, the most recent iteration of Greenwich’s largest synagogue, and its stone Gothic neighbor, CHRIST CHURCH.

Many of Greenwich’s more than 40 houses of worship have historical or architectural significance, but more important, the town’s various congregations and denominations are integral to the community, engaged with the concerns of the present day. Many denominations provide social and educational services, including daycare and preschool. The parish houses and meetings rooms of local congregations are often made available for public programs, and many denominations raise funds or make grants for philanthropic efforts such as food pantries and clothing drives. Some church-affiliated choirs and singing groups invite membership from the broader public. There are also classes for adults: books groups, discussion groups, yoga and exercise classes can be found at some of the campuses of various denominations. Since the pandemic, virtual gatherings made possible by video conferencing apps are still in use for members of congregations who cannot meet in person. For a current calendar of activities and worship service schedules, check individual websites.

opposite page: First Presbyterian Church below: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

RESOURCES

COS COB

Diamond Hill United Methodist Church 521 E. Putnam Ave. 203-869-2395 diamondhillumc.com

Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St. 203-629-0018 grs.org

GREENWICH

Anglican Church of the Advent 606 Riversville Rd. Facebook: @greenwichanglican

Little Bethel A.M.E. Church 44 Lake Ave. 203-661-3099 Facebook: @LittleBethelAME

Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich 75 Mason St. 203-629-9059 chabadgreenwich.org

Christ Church Greenwich 254 E. Putnam Ave. 203-869-6600 christchurchgreenwich.org

Dingletown Community Church 376 Stanwich Rd. 203-629-5923 dingletown.org

First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St. 203-869-7988 firstbaptistgreenwich.com

First Church of Christ, Scientist 11 Park Place 203-869-1555 christiansciencect.org/ greenwich

First Church of Round Hill 464 Round Hill Rd. 203-629-3876 firstchurchofroundhill.org

First Lutheran Church 38 Field Point Rd. 203-869-0032 flcgreenwich.org

First Presbyterian Church

1 W. Putnam Ave. 203-869-8686 fpcg.org

First United Methodist Church 59 E. Putnam Ave. 203-629-9584 fumcgreenwich.com

Grace Church of Greenwich Worship at The Women’s Club of Greenwich 89 Maple Ave. 203-861-7555 gracechurchgreenwich. com

Greenwich Baptist Church 10 Indian Rock Lane 203-869-2807 greenwichbaptist.org

Harvest Time Church 1338 King St. 203-531-7778 htchurch.com

Japanese Gospel Church

286 Delavan Ave. 203-531-6450

North Greenwich Congregational Church 606 Riversville Rd. 203-869-7763 northgreenwichchurch.org

Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd. 203-869-1091 roundhillcommunitychurch.org

Sacred Heart Church 95 Henry St. 203-531-8730 sacredheartgreenwich.org

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 954 Lake Ave. 203-661-5526 stbarnabasgreenwich.org

St. Mary Catholic Church 178 Greenwich Ave. 203-869-9393 stmarygreenwich.org

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 469 North St. 203-869-5421 stmichaelgreenwich.com

St. Paul Lutheran Church 286 Delavan Ave. 203-531-8466 firstpaul.com

St. Paul Catholic Church 84 Sherwood Ave. 203-531-8741 strochchurch.com

St. Roch Catholic Church 10 St. Roch Ave. 203-869-4176 strochchurch.com

St. Timothy Chapel 1034 North St. 203-869-5421 stmichaelgreenwich.com

Second Congregational Church 139 E. Putnam Ave. 203-869-9311 2cc.org

Stanwich Congregational Church 202 Taconic Rd. 203-661-4420 stanwichchurch.org

Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave. 203-869-7191 templesholom.com

Trinity Church Sunday worship at the Greenwich Hyatt 5 River Rd. 203-618-0808 trinitychurch.life

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Albertson Memorial Church of Spiritualism 293 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-4615 albertsonchurch.org

First Congregational Church 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-1791 fccog.org

Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave. 203-637-3669 livinghopect.org

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-2262 saintsaviours.org

RIVERSIDE

The Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Catholic Church 4 Riverside Ave. 203-637-3661 (St. Catherine campus) 247 Stanwich Rd. 203-637-3661 (St. Agnes campus) stc-sta.org

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave. 203-637-2447 stpaulsriverside.org

STEP OUTSIDE

A vast range of recreation facilities makes Greenwich a playground for all ages.

Greenwich has unique geography with its extensive shoreline, townowned islands, deeply wooded midand backcountry and large parcels of public land set aside for parks and sport. These natural resources provide town residents with abundant amenities for leisure. Thousands of acres of open space provide opportunities for sports enthusiasts, as well as for those who simply enjoy spending time in the great outdoors. For group and team sports, the

GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION maintains multiple venues, including many basketball courts, tennis courts, lighted paddle-tennis courts, and even courts for pickleball—an increasingly popular racket/paddle sport. Players of horseshoes and croquet will find venues for their pastimes, and families can enjoy any of the town’s dozen-plus playgrounds. Town-sponsored leagues field players for basketball, volleyball, softball, lacrosse and other sports. For those more interested in exploring the natural world or a casual encounter with beautiful surroundings, there are local waterways for kayaking, canoeing

and rowing, woods and fields to hike, and numerous walking paths through the town’s public parks.

Residents can also enjoy the benefit of the Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed, 18hole GRIFFITH E. HARRIS GOLF COURSE, owned and managed by the town and open to Greenwich residents and their guests. Figure skaters and hockey players can obtain ice time at the DOROTHY HAMILL RINK in Byram— named for the Olympian who spent her early years in town. Open from early September to mid-March, the rink offers daily open-skate sessions, as well as private and group lessons. From May 1 through mid-August, the rink

above: Greenwich Commons park, Cos Cob Park Playground. opposite page: Babcock Preserve, Binney Park Regatta

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area is covered in turf and may be rented for lacrosse, soccer, other turf sports, camps, or birthday celebrations.

Newly arrived equestrians can join the GREENWICH RIDING & TRAILS ASSOCIATION to meet fellow riders and acquaint themselves with the extensive network of trails throughout the town’s backcountry; the GRTA maintains its own Nichols Nature Preserve on the Greenwich/New York border, and employs a trail manager to keep both their preserve and the town’s trails open to riders and nature enthusiasts. For more than forty years, the GREENWICH POLO CLUB has attracted hundreds of spectators to its high-goal matches on Sunday afternoons from June to September at its field at Conyers Farm on North Street. It’s become something of a tradition to pack a picnic lunch and spend a sunny summer afternoon watching some of the world’s best players compete.

With Long Island Sound as its southern border, Greenwich affords access to many water-based activities. For gentle excursions, the Mianus River, flowing into Long Island Sound between Cos Cob and Riverside, offers an ideal environment for kayaking, rowing, and paddleboarding. Among the shoreline public spaces, GREENWICH POINT PARK is probably the most beloved. It is best known to longtime locals as TOD’S POINT, after J.Kennedy Tod, who was the owner of this beautiful waterfront peninsula that was a large part of the estate he assembled in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The town purchased Tod’s property in 1945 and it was ultimately designated to be used for the enjoyment of Greenwich residents. With a beautiful beach and placid surf, the 150-acre park attracts families as well as paddlers to its surrounding waters. Nature lovers will enjoy frequent sightings of the many beautiful shorebirds

that feed along the tidal flats here, including great and snowy egrets as well as several species of herons. Under the stewardship of the GREENWICH POINT CONSERVANCY, a private nonprofit organization that works with the town to preserve the Tod legacy with an emphasis on conservation, many of the original buildings of the old estate have been meticulously restored. INNIS ARDEN COTTAGE, completed in 2011, is now the home of the Floren Family Environmental Center and the Bruce Museum’s Seaside Center. The 4,000 square foot Sue H. Baker Pavilion, used for outdoor dining, is the new function of a restored COW BARN, an 1887 structure. This year, the 1896 CHIMES BUILDING is scheduled for restoration and will become home to TOD’S POINT SAILING SCHOOL, which offers lessons—a full roster of junior programs and adult courses-- and boat rentals to all town residents. Also located

in the park is the OLD GREENWICH YACHT CLUB, open to residents with a Parks Pass. Club members race in its own fleet of Ideal 18 sailboats and larger, member-owned PHRF sailboats, and the club provides launch service for boats moored in Greenwich Cove. OGYC also has a great outdoor deck and grills for member use.

The only route to two Greenwich parks is by town ferry—though the journey in summer is short, scenic and refreshing. With a playground, rain/sun shelter and concession stand, ISLAND BEACH is a great family day trip. GREAT CAPTAIN’S ISLAND is a nature lover’s paradise; its 17 acres are home to a bird sanctuary and an historic lighthouse. Camping on either island is permitted during ferry season (early June through mid-September), though early booking is essential to lock in a date. Even a round-trip on the ferry can be a cooling respite on a hot summer day and many Greenwich folk book the two-

hour Cruise to Nowhere that happens every Wednesday evening in season; buy a ticket (they’re limited) on the day of the cruise and bring your own refreshments.

Next to the ferry dock on Arch Street is ROGER SHERMAN BALDWIN PARK. With a stage area for musical performances, the peninsula shaped park is also the location for Greenwich’s annual Town Party. Surrounded by water on three sides, in June it becomes the backdrop for the annual Concours d’Elegance vintage car show and in September, the popular Puttin’ on the Dog Festival that benefits Greenwich Adopt-a-Dog. Within the borders of this park is Greenwich’s only SKATEPARK. It’s a popular place where local skateboarders, inline skaters and scooter riders can safely practice their moves and jumps on its concrete ramps and obstacles; both daily and monthly passes are available.

BRUCE PARK is a beautifully landscaped

jewel of a park in Central Greenwich, located next to the Bruce Museum campus. Its marked and measured trails meander through the carefully maintained green space, with splashy shows of daffodils and azaleas in the spring, and rose gardens in bloom in summer. It features an enormous playground, and athletic facilities include tennis courts and a baseball field. Competitors on the park’s croquet court can be spotted in regulation whites on summer weekends.

Along the shore near Greenwich’s western edge is BYRAM PARK, a 30-acre facility with a beach and playground. An ideal park for a family outing, there is a large pool area with a 1,000 square foot splash pad and a kiddie pool, as well as a concession stand.

Back east and somewhat upstream, COS COB PARK is a lovely greenspace running along the Mianus River. It was transformed to a public park by repurposing the site of an old power plant, and boasts dramatic views of

above: Polo players in action at a match at Greenwich Polo Club; a guide to wildlife at the Audubon nature preserve opposite page: Waterfall at The Mill in Glenville

Long Island Sound, a mile-long walking path and a playground. It is also the dramatic site of the town’s 9/11 memorial. BINNEY PARK was a gift to the town of Greenwich in 1927 by Edward Binney, a founder of Binney & Smith, maker of Crayola crayons. Located south of the Post Road in Old Greenwich, the 33-acre park is centered by a pond, beautifully landscaped and meticulously maintained. It is a location for Little League games, Independence Day fireworks, and is the terminus for the annual Memorial Day parade.

There are multiple locations for quiet interaction with nature throughout Greenwich. Off North Street near the Merritt Parkway is the densely wooded, 300-acre BABCOCK PRESERVE. It has a picnic area and maintains riding and hiking trails, although like many of the town’s nature preserves, it can have wet and rocky areas for which sturdy hiking footwear is advised.

MIANUS RIVER PARK is another preserve of more than 350 acres that straddles the border between Stamford and Greenwich, with

about a third of the acreage in Greenwich. Birdwatchers and fishermen love this park, the latter for the opportunity to cast for trout on the river, which flows fast on the stretch surrounded by parkland. In Cos Cob, unusual plants and wildflowers, plus over 100 acres of trails, are some of the attractions of MONTGOMERY PINETUM PARK. This park is also home to the GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER, which includes a large greenhouse and other facilities; the center holds workshops for children and adults.

The 253-acre main sanctuary of GREENWICH AUDUBON CENTER and its KIMBERLIN NATURE EDUCATION CENTER are deep in backcountry along Riversville Road. The organization also manages other sanctuaries, including the FAIRCHILD WILDFLOWER AUDUBON SANCTUARY, with its eight miles of trails and wetland habitats; follow the trails here for beautiful hikes through hemlock forest and other woodlands.

Annual passes for beaches, parking, and tennis are available to residents online at greenwichct.gov for the details.

RESOURCES

Audubon Center 203-869-5272 greenwich.audubon.org

Department of Parks and Recreation

203-622-7814 greenwichct.gov

Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink 203-531-8560 greenwichct.gov

DPR Tennis Office 203-618-7613 (May-August) 203-618-7649 greenwichct.gov

Greenwich Point Park 203-622-7814 greenwichct.gov

Greenwich Polo Club 203-531-1639 greenwichpoloclub.com

Greenwich Riding & Trails Associaton 203-661-3062 thegrta.org

Greenwich Botanical Center

203-869-9242 greenwichbotanical center.org

Griffith E. Harris Golf Course

203-531-7200 thegriffgolf.org

Mianus River Park

203-622-7814 greenwichct.gov

Old Greenwich Yacht Club 203-637-3074 ogyc.org

Tod’s Point Sailing School

203-637-2022 todspointsailingschool.org

opposite page: Innis Arden Cottage at Tod’s Point. above: Byram Marina

LOCA L COLOR

Each village in Greenwich has its own personality and natural beauty with unique attractions for residents

When shopping for a home, location is as important as the house itself. Fortunately, Greenwich topography provides a wealth of choices. With dense woods and rolling hills in the back- and mid-country, walkable neighborhoods with vibrant shopping districts, and many waterside coves and harbors along the Mianus River and Long Island Sound, there’s a part of town that will please almost any taste. So whether you prefer a comfortable family home with a big backyard, a cozy gardenringed cottage, a condo near the shore or a park, or a statement property with ample acreage, Greenwich has a district that will fulfill your vision. Every part of town is enriched with park land, trails and lanes to walk, run, or explore by bicycle, and a retail hub where you can meet a friend, shop, or just grab a cup of coffee. Greenwich offers something for everyone.

opposite page: Enjoying a stroll through Greenwich Common Park; Richards is a go-to shop for elegant accessories. Greenwich Polo match. this page: A Garden Education Center event; biking in OG; Sculpture at the Brant Foundation Art Study Center; Walking Greenwich Avenue.

clockwise from left: Ada’s is a favorite spot for breakfast and lunch; sailboat racing is a popular sport for Riverside residents; an iconic crossing, this is the only cast-iron bridge in the state; paddleboarding in the Cove.

RIVERSIDE

AREA: EXIT 5 OFF I-95 • HIGHLIGHTS: WATERFRONT VIEWS; PLAYGROUNDS; COLORFUL HISTORY

RIVERSIDE YACHT CLUB

Founded in 1888 by American

Within a small area of two square miles, Riverside’s tree-lined streets and welllandscaped homes with proximity to the water are big attractions. Many quiet lanes in this part of town provide paths for walkers and bicyclists, and some properties have views of the coves and inlets along the tidal estuary of the Mianus River and Long Island Sound. The neighborhood’s waterside location plays a role in local history. In the early seventeenth century, it was known as Mianus Neck and was the domain of farmers, fishermen, and oystermen; it only got its current name in 1870. While its appearance is that of a small country town, its proximity to I-95 and the Metro-North commuter train line make it a convenient home base for residents who work in New York City.

The community’s main artery is Riverside Avenue, running from Route 1 (East Putnam Avenue) into Old Greenwich. The business district clusters around Route 1, with gourmet grocer BALDUCCI’S, a branch of the catering and carryout company AUX DELICES, COBS BREAD bakery, GREENWICH FISH, and the PORCELANOSA kitchen and bath showroom. You can also discover a local favorite among Italian restaurants; VALBELLA offers classic cuisine in elegant surroundings. Riverside Avenue runs in a roughly semicircular pattern, with many side streets that meander around the district. Many of these small lanes end at the shores of the Mianus River, the Sound, or Greenwich Cove, creating a border with Old Greenwich. Close to the water, you will discover marshy inlets, tidal ponds, and many sea birds. In the warmer months, familiar sounds include the cries of seagulls, the hum of motorboats, and the clang of buoys; this district is a magnet for sailors. Also in the coastal portion of Riverside are some enclaves for boldface names and business titans, predominantly in gated areas near the shore. Some of these coastal neighborhoods have storied histories; one was a great estate with its own sand beach and

deepwater dock called Walhall, which was sold by heirs and divided into smaller lots by local investors following World War II. Willowmere, another cluster of beautiful waterfront homes, is named for the shallow-rooted willow trees that once grew there, and were harvested during the Civil War to make prosthetics for wounded soldiers. The Riverside community’s long coastline makes it attractive to resident boat owners who have shorefront access to a dock or mooring; they can motor or paddle a kayak over to TOD’S POINT park. Sailing families also appreciate the proximity of RIVERSIDE YACHT CLUB (members only) with its programs for young sailors as well as adults.

Centrally located in the community are its two public schools: Riverside Elementary and Eastern Middle School, which have great playgrounds and playing fields, and their locations make pick-up and drop-off convenient. The schools are a quick ride or leisurely walk to ADA’S KITCHEN + COFFEE, which was once the local post office, and is now a go-to spot for coffee, snacks, breakfast and lunch.

The overpass above Riverside’s Metro North station provides one of this district’s landmarks: Riverside Avenue’s cast-iron bridge, built in 1871 and on the National Register of Historic Places, was part of a larger bridge that spanned the Housatonic River at Stratford, Connecticut. In the late 1800s it was moved here and is the only remaining cast-iron bridge in the state. Another landmark is the Samuel Ferris House, the oldest house in the district, dating to around 1760.

Nearly surrounded by water and crisscrossed with streets that are well-traveled by resident walkers and cyclists, Riverside also boasts four town-owned tennis courts where playing time is booked dawn to dusk in the summer. ST.

CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH has long been a landmark on Route 1. ST, PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, at the corner of Riverside Avenue and Indian Head Road, has a wonderful play area for toddlers and is the site of a well-regarded preschool program.

FROM TOP LEFT: JULIE BIDWELL; PATTY DOYLE; ANDREA CARSON; JULIE BIDWELL; CHRIS MEECH THIS PAGE: TYSON AND CLUBHOUSE: COURTESY OF GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

News CEO George J. Tyson and ten friends, Riverside Yacht Club is the second oldest yacht club on Long Island Sound. Tyson would become the first commodore. The club burgee is adopted from the flag of his unit in the Civil War which is shown in a picture in the lobby depicting Lee’s surrender at Appomattox.

HISTORIC TIDBIT

Commodore’s burgee with stars

Commodore Tyson

RYC in 1889

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HISTORIC TIDBIT

TOD’S POINT

Old Greenwich—known as a neighborhood with smalltown charm and two of the town’s largest parks within its boundaries—is also the first section of Greenwich to be settled, in 1640. Its founders were mainly farmers, who migrated to Connecticut after arriving in Massachusetts from England. These earliest settlers also established the FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF OLD GREENWICH in 1665; the church’s current buildings are located on Sound View Avenue across from Binney Park. The community has had several name changes, from Greenwich to Old Town to Sound Beach and then, in 1930, its name became Old Greenwich

Once the New Haven Railroad began offering service from New York City to Connecticut after the Civil War, recreational travel became more popular. Sound Beach, as the community was then called, drew vacationers from the city to its shoreline. Entrepreneurs erected large full-service hotels to provide rooms and meals to summer travelers, who would arrive at the now-landmarked Old Greenwich train station. Beachgoing, swimming and sailing were the popular pastimes—as they remain today.

As the twentieth century arrived, so did change. Full-time residents began to fill out the shore area with their houses, along with more prominent, wealthy city residents who maintained summer “cottages” on stretches of the coastline. Gradually the hotels disappeared, making way for more houses. It was the town’s good fortune to acquire the 147-acre estate of J. Kennedy Tod in 1945. Known to locals as TOD’S POINT, this park is probably the most popular in town. It boasts a glorious beach, walking trails, a science education center, a dining pavilion, and the OLD GREENWICH YACHT CLUB, which opens its membership to town residents who hold a park pass. Tod had also constructed the INNIS ARDEN GOLF CLUB

for himself and his friends in the 1890s. Named for his estate, it remains a private club with the original cast iron gate; a new clubhouse under construction is set to open later this year.

Old Greenwich stretches north and south spanning I-95, with businesses along Route 1, but the heart of Old Greenwich lies in the small district along Sound Beach Avenue where there’s a bounty of choices for shopping and dining. From breakfast at SWEET PEA’S or UPPER CRUST BAGELS, good java at JOE’S STUDIO CAFÉ, French and Italian restaurants for lunch and dinner, casual spots such as OLD GREENWICH SOCIAL CLUB for gathering with friends to watch a game, or places like GARDEN CATERING for takeout nuggets and fries—good eating options abound. Many independent businesses find a home and plenty of customers here. There are clothing shops, a store offering photo services and work of local artists, called IMAGES, and even a thrift shop. The RUMMAGE ROOM, operated by the Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church, offers gently used goods, from furniture and clothing to sporting equipment.

With a typical home lot covering less than a half-acre, Old Greenwich has a distinctly neighborly feeling. It’s not uncommon to see groups of children walking with their parents and family dogs to and from OLD GREENWICH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on Sound Beach Avenue. The privately-run PERROT MEMORIAL LIBRARY, at the intersection of Sound Beach Avenue and Laddins Rock Road, is a local institution with a large roster of programs. Across the street, BINNEY PARK, a beautifully landscaped gem, invites local strollers to admire its vistas, or sit on a park bench and read, or chat with a friend for a while. Having most of the district’s commercial, educational, and recreational assets within blocks of one another provides a sense of community that Old Greenwich residents treasure.

AREA: EXITS 5 AND 6 OFF I-95 • HIGHLIGHTS: CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY; BINNEY PARK, TOD’S POINT BEACH AND WALKING TRAILS

In 1884, banker J. Kennedy Tod turned what is now Greenwich Point Park into a magnificent 147-acre waterfront estate he called Innis Arden, allowing local residents access to its sandy beaches and golf course. In 1939, it became the property of New York Presbyterian Hospital, with Anna Maxwell (the American Florence Nightingale) and her student nurses using the cottage as a summer retreat. In 1944, our town bought it for $550,000.

Mr. Tod

Innis Arden cottage

Miss Maxwell (seated, 2nd left) and nurses

clockwise from left: Sweet Pea’s on Sound Beach Avenue is a popular meeting spot; marking town history; the annual Model Sailboat regatta is one of many community events in Binney Park, a favorite spot for walkers and sports activities (there’s a soccer field, baseball diamonds and tennis courts).

clockwise from left: Sidewalk dining in The Hub (Cos Cob’s retail center); Greenwich’s 9/11 Memorial is a spot for quiet reflection; sculls ready for rowing on the Mianus River with Greenwich Water Club in the background; Cos Cob Park’s waterside path attracts walkers and their dogs as well as families and sports enthusiasts with its playground and large turf field.

COS COB

GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Founded over ninety years ago, our Historical Society now boasts an impressive new campus. Its centerpiece, the Bush-Holley House, is a national historic landmark and recognized as the home of American Impressionism. In 1882, the Holleys began operating it as a boarding house and studio for such renowned artists as Twachtman,

Water access to Cos Cob has been a big contributor to its history. This snug hamlet of two square miles developed first around its harbor, a central location for shipping produce and farm products from the mainly agrarian Greenwich economy. While the shipping industry declined, the town’s good fortune increased as the railroad and improved roads brought business leaders who built summer cottages and permanent homes here. Cos Cob’s location along the Mianus River make the community a magnet for boaters, rowers and kayakers. Its riverfront is home to several marinas, a fullservice outfitter for sport fishing, and clubs dedicated to family-friendly water sports. The GREENWICH ROWING CLUB offers state-ofthe-art facilities catering to student athletes and recreational scullers. The members-only GREENWICH WATER CLUB has extensive facilities and year-round clubhouse dining.

This district stretches north along the river and Mianus Pond toward the Greenwich border with Stamford. Running through Cos Cob’s commercial hub is Route 1, a busy thoroughfare lined with a retail stores. In recent years, many new food retailers have moved in, drawing customers from around town and beyond. WILDACRE ROTISSERIE, ROOST KITCHEN & COFFEE, NIT NOI PROVISIONS (a Thai eatery), IL PASTAFICIO homemade pasta and GELATO & CIOCCOLATO—the name says it all—have joined the dining scene along with a bagel baker, fish store and gourmet cheese shop. There are burger and pizza places and rustic Italian. Cos Cobbers don’t have to travel far for good dining options.

Within the community are numerous recreational, cultural and educational assets.

The GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY—one of the town’s most beloved institutions— makes its home overlooking the harbor on Strickland Road. Its beautiful campus has been renovated and offers two museum galleries, with exhibits structured around the local citizenry and its prominent leaders in the arts and other sectors of society. This year’s exhibits highlight sports stars who grew up in Greenwich. The BUSH-HOLLEY HOUSE, next door to the Society’s main building, is a National Historic Landmark. At the turn of the twentieth century, it was home of the Cos Cob School of American Impressionism. Renowned artists such as Childe Hassam and John Twachtman painted en plein air here, capturing the local countryside and its inhabitants. Also in Cos Cob is an excellent library, part of the town’s public system. Local parks also offer recreational opportunities for this family-friendly district. Bordering the river’s edge is the nine-acre COS COB PARK, which has two play areas and soccer fields, a walking path along the water as well as a 9/11 memorial. Off Strickland Road, is LOUGHLIN PLAYGROUND with basketball and tennis courts, plus lighted paddle tennis courts.

Nature lovers enjoy MONTGOMERY

PINETUM PARK, a preserve located not far from Central Middle School with walking routes that feature remnants of the conifer collection of the late Colonel Robert H. Montgomery, the property’s original owner. This park is home to the volunteer-run GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER. An even larger preserve is MIANUS RIVER PARK Joggers, walkers, anglers and mountain bikers flock here for time in nature. Some of the main trails are flat and wide enough for strollers, so it’s not uncommon to see families enjoying the pristine surroundings.

AREA: EXIT 4 OFF I-95 • HIGHLIGHTS: BUSH-HOLLEY HOUSE; PINETUM; COS COB PARK; BOATING ON THE RIVER

Hassam, MacRae and others, together known as the Cos Cob Art Colony.

HISTORIC TIDBIT

Bush-Holley House, c. 1900.

Replica of Sally Bush bedroom

Elmer Livingston MacRae

CENTRAL GREENWICH

HISTORIC TIDBIT

Rich in natural and manmade assets, Central Greenwich possesses attributes of all its neighboring districts, plus its own special character. Because it is a hub for residential, retail and business activity, it assumes its position as the town’s heart. Many cultural and recreational venues are located within its boundaries. Thanks to its walkability, Greenwich Avenue and the adjoining shopping streets attract day trippers, simultaneously providing a smalltown feel and some big-city energy.

BOSS TWEED

Like the rest of the town, this part of Greenwich evolved from its roots in farming. In 1686 settlers traded 30 acres of planting grounds for a tract that stretched between the Byram and Mianus rivers. This land was initially used as pasture for horses and became known as Horseneck. For nearly a century it provided produce for New York City. Train service brought a new source of revenue: tourism. Shoreline hotels, which prospered in the late nineteenth century, gradually gave way to neighborhoods of substantial houses for tycoons and industrialists of the Gilded Age who settled here. Among these early communities, several survive today: MILBROOK, an enclave of Tudor-style homes and a golf course, tucked away just off Route 1; BELLE HAVEN, a gated shore community with stately homes and its own yacht club; and FIELD POINT PARK, another gated community along the coast that once had its own racetrack for the residents’ entertainment.

Following World War II, Greenwich became a bedroom community for executives from Wall Street and Madison Avenue. Many of the town’s support workers lived in modest houses in the business district on Mason Street and Milbank Avenue. As decades passed, in-town locations became desirable, and many older houses have been renovated and transformed with modern amenities. Other sought-after areas near downtown are ROCK RIDGE,

MAHER AVENUE, and MEAD POINT

For decades Greenwich Avenue, with its upscale retail shops and restaurants, has remained the axis of local business. It has long been anchored by the presence of SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, now joined by other retail giants such as APPLE and RH. The Avenue and its side streets are where you will find some of the trendiest restaurants—including Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s latest, HAPPY MONKEY—and many boutiques. A plentiful selection of design and home furnishings stores and art galleries are clustered at the top of the Avenue and nearby streets forming an influential group of retailers referred to as the GREENWICH DESIGN DISTRICT. Interior designers, kitchen specialists, and other home-oriented businesses continue to move here, helping residents to outfit their homes.

Cultural landmarks dot Central Greenwich; the largest institution is the BRUCE MUSEUM, which fully reopens this year after a renovation and state-of-the-art upgrade that were years in planning and two years in construction. Not far from the top of Greenwich Avenue is the spectacular main branch of GREENWICH LIBRARY; about halfway down the Avenue is the GREENWICH ARTS COUNCIL, located in the former town hall. Close by these landmarks are JULIAN CURTISS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the current TOWN HALL, HAVEMEYER PARK, and BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH. You will also find both the YMCA and YWCA in the neighborhood, plus the constantly humming WHOLE FOODS market.

At the southern tip of Central Greenwich is Greenwich Harbor, with a luxury hotel—THE DELAMAR—and its restaurant, L’ESCALE, a mecca for the after-work crowd. Nearby is the ferry for ISLAND BEACH and GREAT CAPTAIN’S ISLAND, which operates in summer. Also on the harbor is ROGER SHERMAN BALDWIN PARK, site of Greenwich Town Party and many other outdoor events.

AREA: EXIT 3 OFF I-95 • HIGHLIGHTS: WORLD-CLASS SHOPPING AND DINING; THE BRUCE MUSEUM; GREENWICH LIBRARY

The infamous William Magear Tweed (1823-1878), who controlled Democratic politics through Tammany Hall, built the Americus Club of New York as his summer headquarters on Rocky Neck Point. It was convenient to his country home Linwood, now 1 Milbank. After he went to jail for embezzlement, it became a resort; and one day both Commodore Benedict and Donald Trump would live on the property.

William M. Tweed

Linwood

Tweed (c) and Tammany Hall cronies at Americus Club

clockwise from left: Walking downtown; The Delamar Hotel with l’escale restaurant is a destination for yachts; a view up Greenwich Avenue; in addition to books, Greenwich Library houses excellent work space, comfortable chairs for reading, an art gallery and a theater.

clockwise from left: Sunday driving on a backcountry road; Mid-Country is home to Sam Bridge Nursery; the natural vistas in this region of town are stunning with many landscaped acres and estates that are flanked by English gardens.

BAC KC OU NT RY & MID- COUN T RY

DUNNELLEN HALL

Among the many great estates in Greenwich, Dunnellen has the most famous and infamous history. Completed in 1918 by the Henry Toppings, it totaled 208 acres by 1927. Their three sons rode motorcycles up and down the grand staircase and threw wild parties, Dan marrying six times and Bob, five. Dunnellen’s owners have included a showgirl, murderer, crook and Leona Helmsley, who died leaving her elderly Maltese $12 million.

The most dramatic geography in town is located north of the Merritt Parkway. Here, a bucolic wonderland is bordered by Westchester County and Stamford. This terrain is dotted with stately properties and punctuated by lakes, streams and dramatic rock formations. In this part of town, which has come to be known as backcountry Greenwich, rolling hills and expansive meadows are crisscrossed with stone walls and winding, tree-lined roads. Within this district you will find exquisitely designed golf clubs, as well as dramatic parkland. Chief among the backcountry’s natural jewels are GREENWICH AUDUBON and KIMBERLIN NATURE CENTER, along with the 300-acre BABCOCK NATURE PRESERVE, which features bridle paths and hiking trails. Quiet and pristine, this sanctuarylike environment affords privacy with homes set on large acreage.

Of course, some newcomers prefer to be closer to downtown and the local schools. Midcountry is the term used to describe the wooded and residential section of Greenwich just south of the Parkway, and it includes some beautiful residential neighborhoods such as Deer Park and Khakum Wood. Properties here are also large, many encircled by woodlands, and like its backcountry neighbor, the local roads are winding and picturesque. Mid-country is also home to SAM BRIDGE NURSERY, a family business and supplier of landscaping materials that was founded in 1930.

Like the rest of Greenwich, these districts were transformed by the railroad and the arrival of wealthy businessmen who bought up farms and woodlands, transforming them into great estates. Many large properties endured through the early twentieth century, but gradually the requirements for keeping up the grand houses led to their demolition. Much of the backcountry and mid-country is now dotted with newer houses, on large lots, but the 100-plus acre estates that once stood here have mostly disappeared. A few mansions

remain: Dunnellen Hall, once the home of Harry and Leona Helmsley; Mill Farm, owned by Mel Gibson; and an exact replica of the Petit Trianon on North Street, built by an heiress of the Goodrich tire fortune.

These two sections of town cover about two-thirds of Greenwich’s 47 square miles. In the backcountry, four-acre zoning is standard, while much of mid-country has one-or two-acre properties. Although there are more homes compared to a century ago, there is still plenty of open space, thanks to the conservation efforts of GREENWICH LAND TRUST. Despite some subdividing of the great old estates, the century-old GREENWICH RIDING & TRAILS ASSOCIATION has preserved more than 100 miles of riding trails. Children still learn to ride at KELSEY FARM. Backcountry remains home to GREENWICH POLO CLUB, where fans flock to watch the pros play, every Sunday from June to October. On the polo grounds is the BRANT FOUNDATION ART STUDY CENTER, with a large gallery space dedicated to contemporary art with workshops and talks for the public.

At the northernmost boundary of Greenwich where North Street straddles the state line into Westchester County is the tiny village of Banksville, founded in 1700 as a small farming community. After driving a few miles lined with large old trees, drivers are surprised to come upon this diminutive hub, which has a large fitness center, a small market, a café and wine shop, and a favorite fine dining restaurant, La Cremaillere, just over the New York border.

An old estate that once comprised more than 1,000 acres, acquired by U.S. Steel founder Edmund Converse in 1904, sits just south of Banksville. Once the grandest of Greenwich’s great estates, in its heyday the property had 40 buildings and a staff of 200. In the 1980s, this extraordinary parcel was sold to the CONYERS FARM PARTNERSHIP and subdivided into 60 lots, each with at least 10 acres. This enclave now features luxurious custom homes, and the sense of privacy afforded by the stunning beauty of backcountry.

AREA: EXIT 28–31 OFF MERRITT PARKWAY • HIGHLIGHTS: GREENWICH AUDUBON; RIDING TRAILS; SAM BRIDGE NURSERY

HISTORIC TIDBIT

Dunnellen Hall

Entrance Hall with grand staircase

Dan Topping with wife Sonja Henie, Norwegian skating star

BY RAM

I-95 • HIGHLIGHTS: VILLAGE CHARM, SHOPPING AND DINING, COMMUNITY LIBRARY, SKATING RINK

HISTORIC TIDBIT

The pocket-sized village of Byram, set on a small peninsula between the Byram River to the west and Long Island Sound to the south, has appeal to many Manhattan and work-from-home families who appreciate its diverse housing options. Its easily accessible and walkable shopping district on both sides of the bridge that connects it to Port Chester, New York are pluses for many newcomers, as is the nearby waterfront.

Workers

BYRAM QUARRIES

From the mid-1800s on, stonemasons flocked to our area to be near Byram quarries, which supplied blue stone for the foundations of office buildings in New York, the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and projects here like St. Roch Church. In 1880 there were seven separate quarries along Byram Shore Road. Owners used the building now Byram Shore Boat Club to store dynamite.

This small hamlet’s history began in 1660 when Thomas Lyons settled here; his home, built a couple of decades later, still stands and is one of the oldest in Greenwich. Byram has been known by several names over the years: Lyon’s Point, New Lebanon, Meadville, and even East Port Chester for its proximity to the New York village across the river.

A mere square mile in area, Byram was once home to the Abendroth Brothers Foundry, where many residents worked before World War 2. When the foundry closed after the war, the area suffered an economic downturn; however, its natural attributes—small village charm and attractive local waterways—have helped it flourish. Part of this village’s revival also has to do with its convenient location. It is easily accessible to New York, with a Metro North stop in Port Chester and I-95 access opposite Byram Shore Road with its gracious waterfront estates and gated entry. Homebuyers will also find more modest homes built along the banks of the Byram River and the streets close to the village center.

The appeal of Byram’s location also makes it attractive to restaurateurs. FAMOUS GREEK KITCHEN on Water Street has served its traditional Mediterranean menu for more than 30 years, and BURGERS, SHAKES & FRIES has served their fare for more than a decade, so the right spot here can be a venue for the long term. Locals as well as fans from Greenwich

and beyond do not hesitate to cross the river for some excellent ethnic foods and foodie favorites; THE KNEADED BREAD bakery has delighted customers for twenty-five years. With two sister locations in Fairfield County, BARTACO lures diners from Greenwich and elsewhere to its Port Chester taqueria on Willett Avenue. For entertainment close by, Byram residents enjoy concerts at THE CAPITOL THEATRE on Westchester Avenue.

Despite its small geographic footprint, culture, recreation and education all have venues in Byram. You will recognize the BYRAM SHUBERT LIBRARY, the local branch of Greenwich’s town library system, by the curvilinear dimensions of its modern building; like the other branches, this library offers programs for patrons of all ages. NEW LEBANON SCHOOL, on Mead Avenue near the library, opened four years ago as one of Greenwich Public Schools’ magnet programs. It provides an International Baccalaureate curriculum for its students, as well as a stateof-the-art, sustainably built new building. Outdoor recreation for the village is covered by the 30-acre BYRAM SHORE PARK, built over the site of an old bluestone quarry. In addition to its manicured grounds and flower beds, the park has tennis courts, an exercise area, playgrounds and a snack bar. For the warm weather months, residents use the small beach, as well as boat slips, a community pool with dedicated lap lanes, a children’s pool, and a large splash pad. For fisherman who like to drop their lines and try their luck in the Byram River, RUDY’S TACKLE BARN, nearby on Water Street, has been selling rods and lures for almost a century. And, as the weather cools, between September and mid-March ice skating and figure skating programs are available at the DOROTHY HAMILL SKATING RINK, named for the Greenwich native and Olympic gold medalist.

AREA: EXIT 2 OFF

Believed to be a Byram quarry

St. Roch Church

clockwise from left: The patio at Rosina’s restaurant is a summer hot spot; Rudy’s is the place for fishing and provisions on the Byram River; boat slips at Byram Marina; the village’s proximity to the city of Port Chester, New York, is part of its appeal.

clockwise from left: The clock at Glenville Volunteer Fire Company; Il Leone offers fine dining on the river with indoor and outdoor seating; this waterfall once powered a mill in the village center; The Country Table is a community gathering spot with great sandwiches, ice cream and takeout options.

GLENVILLE

HISTORIC TIDBIT

GLENVILLE FELT MILL

After the Civil War, a mill by the waterfall that made cotton and blankets was converted into a felt mill, in 1899 becoming the American Felt Company where Polish immigrants turned out most of the felt for hats made in the U.S. “You couldn’t see yourself for the dust,” once recalled Frances Geraghty, who worked there as a child. But in the mid-1970s it was transformed yet again into a mini village of shops, restaurants and condominiums.

This part of town, bounded on the north and west by Westchester County, has some distinctive topography and an industrial past; both are a result of the rapidly flowing waters of the Byram River. With its source at the Byram Lake Reservoir in North Castle, New York, the river runs between steep-sided banks, north to south through a central winding valley running east to west. This glen and its wooded hills provide the setting and name for the small hamlet of Glenville.

The river’s powerful falls—close to the village center— were first harnessed in 1718 by a Westchester man who operated a gristmill and then a sawmill here. Glenville earned its reputation as a mill town when a woolen mill, the Byram Manufacturing Company, opened in 1814. After changing hands several times, the original company became the AMERICAN FELT COMPANY in 1899, producing most of the felt used for hats made in the United States. It operated until fashion tastes changed and the demand for hats waned; it was acquired by the GAF corporation and closed in the mid-1970s. Sited in the center of town, the mill and its adjacent buildings were beautiful brick structures. The village also has an attractive inventory of nineteenth century houses in Italianate, Georgian Revival, Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival styles, giving Glenville a unique and appealing character worth preserving. The hamlet was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Its downtown may be diminutive by comparison to other neighborhoods in Greenwich, but its topography and array of distinctive historical and landmarked buildings provide a central, open space as a setting for these significant buildings. It also provides some wide vistas around these structures, with a backdrop of the Byram River valley and the surrounding hills. This volume of landscape provides a unique

dimension to the district.

The historic brick buildings that contained the felt company were acquired in 1978 by Greenwich Associates. The developer then restored and converted the old industrial space to residential condominiums and office and retail spaces, including a restaurant and exercise studio. Today the buildings are again undergoing renovations, with new condominiums geared toward empty-nesters and millennials. Ron Rosa, owner of the popular Greenwich restaurant Polpo, has opened IL LEONE, an elegant dining venue in the renovated mill building, with a menu that emphasizes seafood, pasta, and the best cuts of meat for the grill.

Glenville also happens to be a strategically located part of town, off King Street and close to the Merritt Parkway and Westchester County Airport, making it convenient for frequent flyers and commuters. With treelined streets and lovely vintage homes, its neighborhood vibe is decidedly low-key, with a supermarket, gas station and dry cleaner conveniently tucked away off Glenville Street. Its short commercial block houses one of the town’s most beloved restaurants, REBECCA’S; this popular spot is open six nights a week, by reservation only. Like the town’s other districts, Glenville has its own recreational facilities. They include the WESTERN GREENWICH CIVIC CENTER, with ten acres of parkland that feature a playground, two ball fields, and the white-columned brick center. Formerly the local elementary school, the center is used for a variety of community activities. Close to the civic center, the 44-acre PEMBERWICK PARK offers basketball and tennis courts, plus baseball and soccer fields. The current Glenville elementary school— still known by residents as the “new” school, moved to its location on Riversville Road in 1975. It underwent a complete renovation 16 years ago and reopened with updated amenities in 2009.

AREA: EXIT 27 OFF MERRITT PARKWAY • HIGHLIGHTS: THE LOW-KEY COMMUNAL VIBE ATTRACTS FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS

The mill before renovation

Polish mill workers in the 1920s

Frances Geraghty at the mill

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Laurel Properties 56 Westcott Road Stamford, CT 914-450-5102

Lockwood and Mead Real Estate 30 Wildwood Drive Greenwich, CT 203-930-2880

Long Hill Associates 39 Edinburg Lane Trumbull, CT 203-374-5687

Luzzi & Associates 140 Stone Meadow South Salem, NY 10590 914-954-2538

M. H. Heaven Real Estate, LLC 15 Doubling Road Greenwich, CT 203-629-9499

Major League Appraisals 32 Cedarhurst Lane Milford, CT 203-640-5906

Malloy Properties 202 Soundview Avenue Stamford, CT 203-921-9987

Marilyn Secord P.O. Box 325 Riverside, CT 917-930-3722

Marr and Caruso Realty Group 1177 High Ridge Road Stamford, CT 203-661-1116

Michael F. Preneta P.O. Box 604 Wallingford, CT 203-269-8777

REA LTORS ®

Miha Zajec 75 Orchard Drive Greenwich, CT 203-253-0636

Mike Parelli Real Estate

192 Hobart Avenue Greenwich, CT 203-940-2666

Miller Appraisal, LLC

182 Grassy Plain Street Bethel, CT 203-792-6256

Mizak Appraisal Group, LLC 37 Killian Avenue Trumbull, CT 203-268-4978

Modern Day Real Estate 482 Summer Street Suite 5 Stamford, CT 203-408-3001

Morales Real Estate Associates P.O. Box 2124 Norwalk, CT 203-849-1014

Mulberry Street Appraisals 37 Treasure Road Fairfield, CT 800-248-7595

Nearwater Property Group 2 Hedge Row Darien, CT 203-219-4034

Nest Seekers International

500 West Putnam Avenue Suite 400 Greenwich, CT 973-636-9406

New England Land Company 135 East Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 203-661-6004

New England Property Management 2633 Post Road 1st Floor Southport, CT 203-939-7002

Newbridge International Realty 225 Bedford Street Stamford, CT 203-324-1300

NextHome GoodLife 2 Overhill Road, Suite 400 Scarsdale, NY 914-713-8912 914-713-8913

Nora King & Co. 17 Covewood Drive Rowayton, CT 203-866-6777

Outlook Realty, LLC

7 Buckthorn Road Norwalk, CT 203-838-8388

Park Allyn Realty Associates, Inc. 78 Pond Place Cos Cob, CT 203-661-8888

Peluso Real Estate, Corp. 34 Hill Road Greenwich, CT 203-869-8989

Petrucci Real Estate Services 263 Flax Hill Road Norwalk, CT 203-853-9877

Phillip P. Latela Real Estate 205 Neuton Street Port Chester, NY 914-939-3954

Pine Capital Ventures 170 Mason Street Greenwich, CT 646-350-9422

Pinnacle Real Estate & Management Services, LLC 500 Newfield Avenue Stamford, CT 203-321-9496

Plaza Realty and Management Corp 1010 Hope Street Stamford, CT 203-653-6535

Precision Appraisers, LLC 123 Skyview Drive Stamford, CT 203-273-2169

PremieR Real Estate 1234 Summer Street 4th Floor Stamford, CT 203-977-2444

Prevu Real Estate, LLC 575 Fifth Avenue 14th Floor New York, NY 646-603-6868

PrimeSites, Inc. P.O. Box 5184 Greenwich, CT 203-629-1310

Property Appraisal Services, Inc. 1200 Waters Place Suite 306 Bronx, NY 10461 800-942-4230

Randall Realtors Compass 89 Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 203-453-6511

RCB Appraisal Service

335 Peach Orchard Road Waterbury, CT 203-558-8848

RE/MAX Heritage

20 Saugatuck Avenue Westport, CT 203-254-7555

RE/MAX Prestige Properties

25 West Red Oak Lane White Plains, NY 914-831-3090

RE/MAX Right Choice 105 Technology Drive Trumbull, CT 203-268-1118

Realty Holdings USA, Inc. 51 Harold Street Cos Cob, CT 203-244-9694

Realty J. One 215 Harrison Avenue Harrison, NY 914-835-3333

Red Canoe Realty, LLC 200 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT 203-661-3681

Redfin Corporation

157 Church Street 19th Floor New Haven, CT 203-910-9797

Redwith 116 Welton Street New Haven, CT 203-777-2009

Relo Redac, Inc. 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 200 Rye, NY 203-661-6404

Residential Valuation Services 10 Westridge Drive Simsbury, CT 860-319-1626

Review Ready eValuation P.O.Box 289 Westport, CT 203-226-6041

Richard Harnedy 215 Woodhampton Drive White Plains, NY 914-760-8454

Rushmore Appraisal Group, LLC 21 Woodcrest Avenue Trumbull, CT 203-550-1077

Rye Port Real Estate 81 Maple Avenue Rye, NY 914-937-1995

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REA LTORS ®

S.E.L. Realty, LLC

1011 Hope Street

#2C Stamford, CT 860-837-0334

Scott Kadison Real Estate

104 Mayweed Road Fairfield, CT 203-768-7106

Sell 4 Less Brokers

200 Business Park Drive

#206 Armonk, NY 855-473-5512

Serhant Connecticut

500 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 646-480-7665

Sharon Giglio, Broker 36 Arcadia Road Old Greenwich, CT 203-644-4663

Shelby’s Realty Services

10 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT 203-505-4264

Shoen Realty, Inc.

32 High Street Rye, NY 203-861-2525

Sielken Davis LLC

5-47 47th Road, 3rd Floor Long Island City, NY 718-606-6021

Silver Pine Real Estate, LLC

35 Signal Hill Road Wilton, CT 203-451-6622

Skye International Realty, LLC

2289 Bedford Street #D6 Stamford, CT 917-319-1601

Soleiman Appraisal

80 Business Park Drive Armonk, NY 914-273-6600

Sotheby’s International Realty

One Pickwick Plaza Greenwich, CT 203-869-4343

Sovereign Properties LLC 40 Ellen Street Norwalk, CT 203-939-1234

Station Cities

120 South Main Street Cheshire, CT 203-272-8282

Stetson Real Estate

565 Alda Road

Mamaroneck, NY 914-381-7173

Sunbelt Sales & Development Corp 482 Summer Street Stamford, CT 203964-3000

Susan Slotnick 31 Wampus Lake Drive Armonk, NY 914-261-2041

Sutliffe Associates P. O. Box 846 Greenwich, CT 203-869-0172

Sutton Properties 87 Greenwich Avenue Greenwich, CT 203-661-5226

Tatiana Goldburt (Office) 289 Taconic Road Greenwich, CT 917-567-1327

Ten-X Inc. 17600 Laguna Canyon Road Irvine, CA 888-952-6393

The Agency 2 South Avenue New Canaan, CT 203-258-8918

The Agency Brokerage 7 West 18th Street 7th Floor New York, NY 866-371-6468

The Avenue Realty, LLC 500 West Putnam Avenue, Ste 400 Greenwich, CT 203-258-9037

The Brocor Group 1055 Summer Street Stamford, CT 203-569-1996

The Buyer’s Representative 772 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 203-637-3200

The Riverside Realty Group 1254 Post Road East Wesport, CT 203-226-8300

Tibetts Real Estate 25 Salt Box Lane Darien, CT 203-655-5039

Town Green Real Estate 40 Station Road Redding, CT 203-770-4380

Town of Greenwich Assessor’s Office 101 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT 203-622-7888

TREC Realty, LLC

20 Church Street #A3 Greenwich, CT 203-769-5075

Urban Connections Realty Corp.

39 Whitmore Lane Stamford, CT 203-496-0896

U.S. Asset Realty 611 Access Road Stratford, CT 800-913-1936

US Bank

189 Kensington Oval New Rochelle, NY 914-451-9640

Van Hoesen Realty Corp. 92 Brookside Drive Greenwich, CT 203-629-6294

Vylla Home 6 Mill Pond Lane East Moriches, NY 888-575-2773

WEB Realty Company 25 Van Zant Street #19C Norwalk, CT 203-854-5722

Westport Properties 3 Sheldrake Road Greenwich, CT 203-258-0561

White Oak Realty, Inc. 14 Dunwoodie Place Greenwich, CT 203-274-2720

White Wood Appraisals 10 New King Street Suite 120 West Harrison, NY 914-358-9100

Whitman Associates 10 Greenwich Hills Greenwich, CT 203-681-2801

Wilcox and Company 15 River Road #207 Cos Cob, CT 203-344-1077

William Pitt Sotheby’s International 170 Washington Blvd. Stamford, CT 203-644-1450

William Raveis Real Estate 189 Sound Beach Avenue Old Greenwich, CT 203-637-4324

William Raveis Real Estate 45 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT 203-869-9263

William Raveis Real Estate, Inc 1022 Long Ridge Road Stamford, CT 203-322-0200

Yellowbrick Real Estate LLC 185 Plains Road #101E Milford, CT 203-445-6949

Zillow CT LLC 1224 Mill Street Bldg B, Suite 224 East Berlin, CT 206-456-2162

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