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BEST OF THE GOLD COAST CONNECTICUT

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The calendar says summer starts June 21, but we say it starts now. Our Best Of guide to the best places to eat, shop, get fit, chill out and simply enjoy living in Fairfield County kicks off with a season’s worth of great ideas.

Our voters answered our readers’ poll, and the results offer an insider view to the good life here.

17 BUZZ Get psyched for your next workout; motivation from fitness trainers at Row House, TopSpin, JoyRide, and HiiTKick; summerprep your hair; Funky Dawgz plays at Ridgefield Playhouse; a neighborhood café 24 SHOP Summer of Gold 26 GO Emily Liebert hits Miami; Mercedes-Benz C300

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online at the turn of 2018 into 2019, we highlight some of the winners, share helpful tips and picks, and include great photography, including the cover image by Kyle Norton, which he took at Mitchells (anyone looking for a party dress?). Our thanks to Bill Mitchell and Andrew Mitchell-Namdar for being such good sports about getting dressed in formal suits and letting their personalities shine.

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If you’ve been with Westport magazine through the years, you know that we have a lot of fun with this special issue. It’s our chance to share what our readers think are the best restaurants and eateries, hot shops and spas, must-do’s for busy families and friends. This year, to celebrate fifteen years of Best Of, we threw out all the presets and relaunched the feature. We kept only what we thought was working, and added only what would make it even better for our readers. This new version is streamlined and easier to use—and it still packs a punch with great ideas for your summer day agenda.

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“It is incredibly important to carve out time for yourself every day to combat the ‘shoulds’ and ‘to do’s,’ which can often pervade our lives. Exercise provides a space where a person can decompress, unplug and connect more to his or her inner world. For me, with four young children and a career, I often feel like my mind is three steps ahead of wherever I am, and being present is a real challenge.

The nature of the Forme Method centers me by forcing me to stay in the moment and focus on myself.”

“For me, coming back to the Forme Method after having my fourth baby was extremely eye opening. Many of my posture patterns had worsened, and I found that I had to retrain and relearn how to engage my core in particular. It meant staying at a very basic level in class for a long time. It meant changing the conversation in my head from critical judgment to serene acceptance. I found that the stillness of basic movement and the holding of positions was incredibly difficult and rewarding unto itself. And I found that I could be my biggest cheerleader, which I so rarely am in everyday life.”

“Just as we hold tendencies and patterns in our body—for example to lean more into one leg when standing or to roll the shoulders forward when sitting—so do we in our minds. An exercise class like The Forme Method® [barre class] emphasizes slowing down and focusing on technique and moving with purpose. Clients are encouraged to discover and understand their maladaptive posture patterns, and then correct them.…Until we take time to really explore and unpack these patterns, we are highly unlikely to change them.”

“Repetitive practice is another way to learn about your body and mind, and to make revisions, corrections and transformative changes. When we come back to something daily or weekly, it creates an opportunity for reflection and provides a space for trying something new. All forms of exercise can bring you closer to understanding yourself both physically and mentally.

For example, what you couldn’t achieve before, but can now, is as important as how you coached yourself through the progression. Were you kind to yourself as you got back into shape? Made it an extra mile?

Added another level of resistance?

Or did you suffer through to the accomplishment?”

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itness is physical, but athletes and gym-junkies know that it also promotes mental wellness and clarity.

CHRISTINA M. SCHWEFEL sees the connection between body and mind clearly. A certified yoga and Pilates instructor, she founded a string of Forme Barre Fitness (formebarre.com) studios across Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts and just opened a new one on Willard Road along the Norwalk border—plus, she’s a licensed psychologist who specializes in women’s issues. She received her doctorate from Columbia University, where she teaches. Christina changed the name of her studios from the Figure Method in 2018 to focus on how classical ballet technique helps with alignment and form—the intense workout uses stretches and poses to improve posture, flexibility and strength. Below, she breaks down four ways to be your best self through fitness. by joey macari

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“The Row House workout is designed to benefit members of all abilities, ages and fitness levels.

It is a low-impact and high-energy workout where our members work as one team of athletes to achieve individual fitness goals,” says Kelly Takacs of the newest gym designed around rowing in Westport. Row House (therowhouse.com) offers six class specialties, including full rowing and rowing/weight combos. Rowing to the beat of the music is the foundation of the program, which promotes unity and energy. “Whether you have rowed competitively on the water or never been on a rowing machine, these classes are designed around each individual and meant to teach, motivate and encourage you to reach your personal fitness goals.”

Dante Terenzio has a lot to be proud about. Not only is his fitness center, TopSpin (topspinfitness .com), the first tennis-inspired group fitness offering, but also he is patenting the HIIT training backboards that make this workout killer. TopSpin gives you a chance to hit between 250 and 500 balls per forty-five-minute class and incorporates essential tennis strokes. “The workout is beneficial for all levels,” says Dante, who grew up in Stamford and went on to be a Division 1 player and a certified coach. “The tennis part gives beginners a chance to learn the fundamental ground strokes and have fun doing it. For intermediate to advanced players, the TopSpin backboard and tennis portion make them self-correct stroke errors in a fun repetitious format.” Bonus: The skills make you a better player on an actual tennis court.

Rhodie Lorenz, one of the founders of JoyRide (joyridestudio.com), believes in fitness off the beaten path. While many fitness studios focus solely on the physical attributes of the workout, JoyRide believes it’s one part of a bigger whole. The boutique studio offers indoor cycling, Pilates and barre and boxing classes that aim to reinvent fitness by emphasizing healthy attitudes and community.

Its four studios across Fairfield County recently announced a national growth strategy, merging two Texas JoyRide operations with theirs to hopefully build more studios and spread positive vibes across the country. “We believe that fitness is a powerful tool to enable people to connect with their minds and bodies in a healthy and proactive way,” says Rhodie. “While people come from different paths, the journey we share and discover during our fifty-minute classes is toward a collective and common goal of creating positive changes within ourselves. During each class, the group energy helps everyone rise a little further than they could go alone.”

Martial arts instructor Ryan Fisher, or “Fisher,” promotes a steadfast approach to physical and mental health at HiiTKick (hiitkickfitness .com) in Wilton. “There are the obvious benefits that our clients are getting when they come regularly to our HiiT-and-kickboxing combination classes, such as overall fitness gains in strength and stamina, flexibility and plenty of stress relief,” he says. “The thing that is truly unique about what we offer, and what keeps our clients interested, is the focus on technique—and the fact that they are developing a skill in the time they are spending in our supportive community. They learn to hit and kick the bag properly, in a neverending variety of combinations that keeps their minds challenged, as well as their bodies.”

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ASILIOS GIASIMAKIS and KIMBERLY MELANSON honed their hairstyling prowess all over the globe. They have worked independently for celebrities, New York Fashion Week and magazines, to name a few examples. This past fall the dynamic pair teamed up and nestled into a cozy new home on the Post Road with their salon BIRD. (birdwestport.com). The creative duo and their team utilize favorite products and techniques they’ve perfected to create an upscale experience. Here, Vasilios offers advice on dealing with stressed-out hair.

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“You should get intense-moisture treatments once every eight weeks, at the time of your haircut. They drive moisture down into the cuticle and the cortex of the hair in five minutes or less,” Vasilios says. A leave-in conditioner also helps fill “potholes” in the cuticle.

“Most women complain about their color being dull, not realizing that the more they moisturize their hair with treatments/masks/ leave-in conditioners, the better their color will stay,” says Vasilios. “Every time you wash it with piping hot water, the cuticle of the hair shaft opens wider and releases more of the color, the shine and the moisture.”

The goal is to close the cuticle.

Breakage and static is usually due to the overuse of heat and tension. Using heat-protecting products can help avoid breakage with the additional benefit of keeping your color bright, advises Vasilios.

FIX: Oribe’s Brilliance and Shine leave-in conditioner, which has mother of pearl in it. “Use it on wet, towel-dried hair before blow drying or on second-day hair for a little shine.”

FIX: Use a mask, such as Beautiful Color by Oribe, once a week for fifteen minutes in the shower.

NO. 4: STATIC / FLY-AWAYS “Over drying can not only break your hair, but it can also cause static,” he says. Use a leave-in moisturizer and a heat-protecting product.

FIX: Try Oribe’s Foundation Mist.

“This product can be used after towel drying your hair and before your other products or it can also be used the second day to restyle your hair.”

FIX: Try Oribe’s Gold Lust line or Royal Blowout. “Also, make sure not to overstretch your hair,” he says. “Avoid tight ponytail holders, always use a wet brush or wide-tooth comb, and always tousle-dry your hair before using a brush to style.”

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You and the rest of the band are heavily involved in efforts to integrate music education into schools nationwide. Why is this an important cause to you and how would you make a difference to inner-city schools?

“For me, personally, I always looked up to my teachers. I was inspired to continue playing music through high school, to study it in college and then to make it my career choice. If I can have that influence on someone, that’s something that is extremely fulfilling to me. We started our own afterschool program/summer program at the Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford to help with that. I teach at a nonprofit in Stamford called Project Music, which does the same thing. We as a band feel that if we don’t educate these young musicians and inspire them, then the music might not live on. We gotta keep the funk alive!”

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here are those random moments when one stumbles upon a spot that is destined to become a necessary indulgence. Call it serendipity.

Call it karma. Whatever leads you there, one fact is certain: You have found your personal nirvana.

For me, a writer who prefers to fuel up mentally and gastronomically, AUX DÉLICES satisfies all the necessary requirements. It is here I can entertain my muse as well as cultivate my two favorite sports: eating and writing.

Mae West’s quip, “Too much of a good thing is wonderful,”

applies very well to any one of the five Aux Délices: two in Westport and one each in Riverside, Darien and Greenwich. For me, 44 Church Lane, Westport, is where magic happens, and where my imagination takes flight. On most days I can be found at “my table” facing a row of French doors, as I watch the world float by. For a while, the messy and mundane parts of life are put on hold.

Once inside, customers bear witness to an array of open shelves and glass-enclosed cases of freshly made soups, sandwiches and salads that beckon them into a trance. The

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“A neighborhood cafe reminds us

that the pleasures of meeting and connecting face to face far

surpass that of any of our virtual habits.” or hot vegetarian mushroom barley soup lure an artful mix of locals inside. Moms watch over their cherubs snoozing in stylish strollers, local construction workers grab coffee, and ladies who lunch hold court while nibbling on the best gingerwalnut scones in town.

Customers stop by the silver urns to sample and purchase bone broth and turmeric tea, others place a catering order for an upcoming celebration.

At places like this, friendships are born, business decisions are made and love affairs take flight over tea for two. In this day and age, where online chats count as communities, a neighborhood café reminds us that the pleasures of meeting and connecting face to face far surpass that of any of our virtual habits. The secret to community is showing up— luckily, it can also be a treat.

SEE MORE ONLINE, Visit them online at auxdelicesfoods.com for weekly specials, recipes, information on cooking classes for adults and kids, and a gallery of mouthwatering dishes.

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sweets are so decadent, even the staunchest dieter is seduced and loses his or her composure before succumbing to a flourless chocolate cake oozing fresh cream or a cookie as large as the china plate on which it is served. One and all have been lost to the sweet charms.

“Aux Délices is our very own Parisian café,” says Alina Rodescu-Pitchon, a regular. “It’s a place to meet friends over a salade niçoise, an iced green tea and sparkling conversation without having to leave the comfort of town.”

Being a regular myself, I can relate. It is where my pen is poised and articles are written. I completed an entire novel between bites. A friend humorously suggested I place a sign on my table that reads: “By Appointment Only.”

The staff is as diverse as the patrons and the menu. Jordan Rivera, the manager at 44 Church Lane, is gracious and always accommodating as he oversees it all with a personal and professional touch. His staff, including Laura Mendoza, Maru Aquilara and Alejandro Rangel, never miss a beat as they add a sense of contagious camaraderie to the experience. Alejandro has worked at all five Aux Délices emporiums for eleven years.

“Going to work each day feels like coming home,” he says, “and a sense of family prevails.”

Jordan adds, “It’s the customers who make it all worthwhile. The food is fabulous, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee intoxicating, but the best part is the ongoing conversations where so many relevant connections happen.”

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and hangers derived from recycled paper. There are also sumptuous cotton slipper socks, yoga mats, glass terrariums, and an in-room Nexus device to control temperature, communicate with hotel staff, or for entertainment. I stayed in an Ocean View One Bedroom Suite with Balcony, which features 950-square feet of clean, lustrous living space, including two bathrooms and a full kitchen. For a truly special experience, look into The Retreat Collection, which touts private oceanfront homes and suites. You’ll be paired with a Personal Guru to take care of you and arrange VIP access.

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the six on-property food and beverage outlets. Stop into Plnthouse for plantbased, organic dishes or a palette cleaning smoothie postworkout at the stateof-the-art Spartan Gym. For optimal views, visit Watr at the 1 Rooftop, where you’ll soar over the sea, as you dine on Peruvian and Japanese-style offerings. You can refuel by the pool on American Coastal provisions with a Floridian touch from The Sandbox. I sampled the Lobster & Crab Roll with shaved fennel, pickled cucumbers, celery leaves, and lettuce on brioche.

Big winner! For a quick bite try Nativ Made or Drift, the lobby’s cocktail bar, which serves curated small bites. The pièce de résistance is Habitat—the new signature restaurant masterminded by home-based chef, Jose Mendin—who

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Enjoy the Whole Mediterranean Branzino with lemongrass butter and green papaya salad in the expansive natureinspired dining room.

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of assisted yogic breathing to refresh and revitalize the lungs and body.

You’ll feel like the most dynamic version of yourself before idling by one of the hotel’s four pools. The Rooftop Pool (adults only) rises eighteen stories above the beach. The 30,000-square-foot Center Pool has a family vibe and 180-degree ocean views. There’s the secluded Cabana Pool with ten cabanas and two ultracabanas. And the South Pool next to the beachfront, which has nonstop sunshine.

THE LITTLES Basecamp, a club for kids ages four through twelve, provides educational programming, babysitting, and

culinary experiences, including nature walks, seashell art, cooking and planting. For your furry friends (dogs up to forty pounds), there are extensive pet amenities and services helmed by a dedicated concierge team.

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Shop at the Lincoln Road Mall, dubbed the “Fifth Avenue of the South” and the Design District with open-air, luxury fashion labels. If nightlife’s your thing, visit megaclub LIV— backdrop for the movie Goldfinger. For the kids, the Miami Children’s Museum, Zoo Miami, and The Miami Seaquarium are musts. And for everyone in the family, explore Everglades National Park with 1.5 million acres of swamps, saw-grass prairies and subtropical jungles.

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From the authors of the chartbusting bestseller, The Wife Between Us, comes their stirring sophomore novel brimming with suspense and passion. When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study on ethics and morality, all she wants to do is earn the generous compensation promised to her by the enigmatic Dr. Shields. Instead, the experience becomes invasive and controlling, and Jessica finds herself entangled in a web of deceit.

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Following her international bestseller, The Last Mrs. Parrish, Constantine returns with this transfixing novel full of twists and turns that will leave you breathless.

Kate English’s mother, Lily, has been murdered in her swanky suburban home in Baltimore, and her former best friend from high school, Blaire, shows up at the funeral.

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Adults, by the way, will find the rear seats acceptable. The dash controls require a bit of learning; but, after all, it is a German car. (Even if it’s assembled in Alabama).

The “4matic” designation translates all-wheel-drive and the mechanics were, again, unnoticeable save for the catlike grace the car has on a winding road. If the drivetrain makes the car slightly heavier, you simply don’t feel it in the C300. And

utterly unobtrusive into putting the car immediately into power mode or quiet, gas-sipping overdrive. The package worked well. And getting gas mileage in the high 20s was quite welcome.

Who needs the 503-horsepower blunderbuss C63?

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There are heavily horsepowered versions of the C sedan available, but our tester hit the sweet spot for these Connecticut roads. The 255-horsepower turbo 4 gave it plenty of zoom. The amazing nine-speed transmission was

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DJ and Jordan were married at Holy Spirit Church in Stamford; a reception followed at the Shorehaven Golf Club in Norwalk. The celebration featured musical entertainment by the father of the bride’s former bandmate, Pete Klein, and as a special touch, cones filled with French fries were served as an appetizer, a nod to the bride’s favorite snack.

The bride is the daughter of Michael and Sally Macari of Stamford. She received a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Connecticut and is an administrative coordinator for Alinda Capital Partners LLC in Greenwich. The groom is the son of Daniel and Patti Stefkovich of Westport. He received a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Rhode Island and is a cost leader for GE Capital. After a honeymoon in California and Hawaii, they made Stamford their home. »

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Jamie is the daughter of Scott and Jennifer Anderson of Westport. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Connecticut, majoring in physiology and neurobiology. She then got her graduate degree in biochemistry and neuropharmacology from Drexel College of Medicine. She currently works as a healthcare analyst at Remedy Partners in Norwalk. Mark is the son of Mark and Joan Bergen of Rowayton.

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Greens in Wilton. The numbers added up. In Connecticut, a bedroom in an assisted-living facility costs $4,700 a month, while a private room in a nursing home totals $13,733 monthly, according to Genworth. This is nearly 60 percent higher than the national median, as we are the second-most expensive state for a private nursing home stay, after Alaska. The totals are higher still in Fairfield County. Our average stay in a nursing home lasts two-and-a-half years, according to the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. (Do the math, but try not to give yourself a heart attack: An average stay costs $483,625, times two for a couple.)

“The advisers don’t talk about it,” Gaugler says, “but the biggest risk to their assets under management is long-term care. A health situation can destroy the financial security of a spouse and any loved ones.”

Who needs care? Chances are, you will.

Shockingly, 43 percent of people in long-term care in Connecticut are younger than 65, according to OPM statistics. And nearly 70 percent of state residents will need long-term care after they’re 65. “We’re not talking about people moribund, lying in bed,” Gaugler says.

Long-term care insurance kicks in when a person needs help with at least two of six daily activities, including eating, using the bathroom, bathing, incontinence issues, dressing, and “transferring,” or getting up and out of bed or a chair, due to a chronic illness or disability. No, regular health insurance and Medicare don’t cover these things, as their purpose is to help a person get better, not for custodial care.

Not everyone will need care—and this is where things get tricky. If you are 50 and pay, say, $3,000 a year for insurance for the next thirty years and never use it, that’s money down the drain. Yet Gaugler thinks it’s worth the expense. “If my father could have played golf up to the day he died, I would have happily flushed every penny down the toilet.” W westportmag.com

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Review your decisions with your loved ones.

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In Fairfield County that costs about $1,077 for forty-four hours a week, according to the 2018 Genworth Cost of Care Survey.

“The couple had to write a check for that from their portfolio,” Gaugler says. “Can you go to your financial advisor and say I need another $56,000 a year?” They needed even more to cover income taxes on their withdrawal.

She wrestled with a similar quandary when her grandmother needed care. Gaugler’s father took out a second mortgage to pay for his mother’s nursing-home stay, nearly wiping out the family’s assets. When he and his wife needed care, their long-term care insurance payments kicked in, paying 100 percent of their room, board and care costs at The

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hough dark skies hung over the green, the rain proved to be no match for the Carver Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournament. The Carver Foundation of Norwalk, which helps children and youth succeed in all aspects of academia, held its event at the prestigious Shorehaven Golf Club, also in Norwalk.

Committee members, colleagues and esteemed guests enjoyed tee time, a cocktail reception, fine dining prepared by Master Chef Sergio Reyes and a silent auction to round out the day’s proceedings.

Mike Laganza, Head Golf Professional of Shorehaven since 2011 and member of the PGA of America, was on hand to coach and support players at the event. Moffly Media was the exclusive media partner. »

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he Ridgefield Independent Film Festival recognized 103 films from twenty countries around the globe in its one-of-a-kind cinematic competition. The festival, celebrating its third year, showcased feature documentaries, narrative and short films spanning the three-day event. A special, firstof-its-kind award, the posthumous Joe Consentino Emerging Filmmaker Award, was presented to director Noor Gharzeddine for her narrative film Are You Glad I’m Here, and other films received cash prizes totaling $7,500. HBO’s Girls and Oscar-winning film Get Out actress Alison Williams, who is also a New Canaan native, was this year’s first “RIFF’ing With” guest and spoke to a packed crowd at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum about her career experiences. The event also featured thirty post-film Q&A’s with filmmakers, five themed “Film Nights,” and filmmaker appreciation parties throughout the duration of the festival. westportmag.com

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1 Actress Alison Williams attends the event 2 David Heilbroner, Kate Davis, K. J. Mathieson and guest 3 Jason Lester of Most Original Film nominee High Resolution 4 Cynthia Stahl, Javontre Booker, Cindy Vacarro and Robin Grey 5 Rich Cohen 6 Jennifer Townsend with Paul Dano Sr., father of actor/director Paul Dano 7 Cindy Meehl of Best Documentary Feature Award winner, For the Birds 8 Daunser’s Alexander Charles

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1 Wilton High School volunteers 2 Martha Gallace with Mike Mahoney, board member of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities 3 Youth face painting 4 Weston High School Chorale 5 First Selectman of Westport Jim Marpe, Clair Haft, and Second Selectwoman of Westport Jennifer Tooker 6 The walk

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Comedian Nate Bargatze, whose sketches have appeared on Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and Netflix’s The Standups, brought the laughs to a packed crowd. A cocktail reception was held under a large tent with light bites for guests, who also heard stories of triumph from Homes with Hope clients. This year’s fundraiser brought in 15 percent of the annual budget for programs like food pantries, after-school programs and housing-development initiatives for struggling families, clients with mental illness, and individuals battling chronic homelessness. »

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THE BEST Cheers all around! Congratulations to the winners of our annual readers’ poll. These are the places you told us were your favorites for drinks, food, shopping and services. You know who else wins? You do! Just turn the page to review the complete results of all the votes, then head out to try these places for yourself—and maybe even discover a new favorite eatery, bar, shop, salon, fitness studio and more. Who’s ready to pop the Champagne and celebrate?

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

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

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

RESTAURANTS

203-817-0700; restaurantprime.com

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

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

REGIONAL SPECIALTIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mediterranean Mediterraneo 366 Greenwich Ave.,

Greek EOS Greek Cuisine

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GOLDEN ADVICE

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

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

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

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CAFE 47 AT THE PERFECT PROVENANCE WINNER OF BEST CREATIVE MENU

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

LISA LORI, owner

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

LE PENGUIN WINNER OF BEST FRENCH CUISINE

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

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PRIME RESTAURANT WINNER OF BEST SPECIAL OCCASION/ DATE NIGHT

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

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

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

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

THE GRANOLA BAR WINNER OF BEST BREAKFAST

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

THE GRANOLA BAR BY NEIL ROHRICHT; FLIPSIDE BURGERS BY JULIE BIDWELL; BAFFA, CONTRIBUTED; LIZ SUE BAGELS BY GRACE TELESCO; COOKIES BY CATERINA TELESCO

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

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READERS’ PICKS

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

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

203-662-0038; littlethaikitchen.com

COMFORT FOOD

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

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

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

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

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

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GOLDEN ADVICE

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

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Don’t “fix� what’s not broken.

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

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

FLIPSIDE BURGERS & BAR WINNER OF BEST HAMBURGERS

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

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GOLDEN ADVICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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THE RESTAURANT AT ROWAYTON SEAFOOD WINNER OF BEST SEAFOOD

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

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

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

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LITTLE PUB WINNER OF BEST BEER SELECTION + LUNCH SPOT + PUB + RESTAURANT BAR

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

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

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

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READERS’ PICKS

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

GREEN & TONIC WINNER OF BEST JUICE BAR

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

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

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

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

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READERS’ PICKS

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ROB MOSS partner/president

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

203-846-9240; limerestaurant.com

MARKETS + MORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BAR BOASTS

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

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

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

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

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

Big Game Day The Blind Rhino

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SHOP+STYLE

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

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

MARILYNN LIPTON BLOTNER co-owner

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FASHION

203-900-1131; theperfectprovenance.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JEWELRY

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

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

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

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

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

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WINNER OF BEST LINGERIE

“We are thrilled to offer the luxury brand Skin.

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

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

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LUX BOND & GREEN WINNER OF BEST JEWELRY BOUTIQUE

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

JOHN GREEN, CEO

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

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

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

JL ROCKS FINE JEWELRY WINNER OF BEST ON-TREND JEWELRY

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

JAMIE CAMCHE, owner westportmag.com

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

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

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

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

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

PINK LEMON BLUE LIME WINNER OF BEST BABY STORE

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

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

Farmhouse table with modern edge and Edison linear chandelier

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

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

203-847-2471; aitoro.com

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

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

HOME

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

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

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

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

Appliances Aitoro 401 Westport Ave., Norwalk,

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

JOHN WEISS COO

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

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

FOUND WINNER OF BEST ANTIQUES/ VINTAGE STORE

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

DAN WEISS president and CEO

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

CHRISTINE KEANE owner

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

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

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

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

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

SPORTS GEAR

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

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

WEDDINGS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wedding Gifts Lux Bond & Green

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

CHLOE WINSTON LIGHTING DESIGN

A stunning Robert Abbey light fixture at the Chloe Winston showroom

WINNER OF BEST LIGHTING

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

CANDACE PEREIRA owner

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

BETTERIDGE WINNER OF BEST WEDDING & ENGAGEMENT RINGS

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

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

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

WIN BETTERIDGE COO

LET’S CELEBRATE

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

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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS BY MELANI LUST; ALL OTHER IMAGES, CONTRIBUTED

CANDID: PUPPY LOVE

FLOWERS AND FLOWERS WINNER OF BEST WEDDING FLORAL DESIGN

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

ADAM MANJUCK owner

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

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

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

PAMPERING

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

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

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

203-322-8483; noblesalon.com

FITNESS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mani/Pedi To and From

JAAFAR TAZI

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Protecting yourself from the summer heat, beautifully

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

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H SALON It’s summer, so lighten up.

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

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WINNER OF BEST MEN’S HAIRSTYLING

LANPHIER DAY SPA

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ood style, men know, isn’t all about the clothes—it starts at the top, with an expert haircut and style. The staff at the sophisticated and well-established Jaafar Tazi Salon knows this well, too, whether they’re asked to create a classic look or something that’s cutting edge. A big part of the success is how they treat each client—and not just the guys; Jaafar is a style-stop for women and kids as well.

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

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ORANGETHEORY FITNESS WINNER OF BEST BOUTIQUE FITNESS STUDIO + BEST HIIT

WESTPORT PILATES Winner of Best Pilates

SUMMERTIME SESSIONS

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

Taught right, it works you inside and out.�

CAIT LYDDY owner

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ou’ll work, but also expect results from your fitness training. Orangetheory Fitness gets it. They love the challenge of helping you reach your goals with coached small-group classes. Each workout mixes in strength, power and endurance training through running, rowing and weight work—and the proof of your effort is displayed in real-time heart-rate data and performance metrics.

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

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

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

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

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

ERRANDS

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

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

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Hit the gym for a beach-ready body.

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

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

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

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

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

THE BAR METHOD Winner of Best Barre Studio

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

BRIDGET MCBRIDE co-owner

JOYRIDE WINNER OF BEST INDOOR CYCLING STUDIO

“Fitness needs to be challenging, engaging and fun.

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

CONNECTICUT POWER YOGA Winner of Best Yoga Studio

Fitness and fun ride together in the Darien location.

RHODIE LORENZ co-owner

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

AIMEE ELSNER co-owner

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203-256-2725; fabricarecleaners.net

BRUCE MUSEUM OF ART AND SCIENCE

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

WINNER OF BEST MUSEUM

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ust because museums preserve our past doesn’t mean they have to be old news. The Bruce is proving that in a major way. The museum, which hosts blockbuster exhibits of works by Rembrandt, Picasso, Warhol and other masters, is undergoing a major expansion that will double its size and transform both its interior and exterior. The result? A world-class institution that is poised to become a major destination that will welcome visitors from near and far.

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

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

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

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LEVITT PAVILION WINNER OF BEST PERFORMING ARTS VENUE

CARLEIGH WELSH

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

director of marketing and development

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Local Cover Band The Short Bus theshortbusrocks.com

Radio Station AM - Local WICC wicc600.com

Local Rock Band Finster finstermusic.com

Radio Station FM - Local Star 99.9 star999.com

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

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

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

ROCKING A PARTY BOAT

ON THE DANCE FLOOR

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CAPTAIN JOHN’S TIKI TOURS

TANGLED VINE

GLENGATE

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

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

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

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

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TOASTING THE TOWN’S BEST Sure, it’s great to know who won Best of the Gold Coast, but let’s take a moment to focus on what Westporters really care about: Best of Westport. Here’s a list of our readers’ favorite places close to home. Maybe you already have your favorite place for bagels and for sushi, but you’re open to hearing about where to get summer shoes or a flirty blowout. Just look inside—our readers share all. If you disagree with any of the wins (“What do you mean such-and-such didn’t win?”), keep in mind that these results are from a readers’ poll we took around the new year. The editorial team had to stand aside and let you, our readers, have the say about the best in town.

Enjoy the read, and let’s celebrate local talent.

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Chinese The Little Kitchen littlekitchenwestport.com

RESTAURANTS

French Le Penguin lepenguinbistro.com

New Restaurant Milestone milestonect.com Best Service Little Pub littlepub.com Creative Menu The Cottage thecottagewestport.com Outdoor Dining bartaco bartaco.com Special Occasion/ Date Night The Schoolhouse at Cannondale schoolhouseatcannondale.com

BARTACO BY TOM MCGOVERN; BILL TAIBE BY DAVID CURTIS; PETER FINE BY JOHN SHYLOSKI; HOODOO BROWN BBQ BY PAUL ALMIRA

REGIONAL SPECIALTY American Milestone milestonect.com Asian Fusion Tengda tengdawestport.com

GOLDEN ADVICE Find your happy place.

Indian The Naan thenaanct.com Italian Via Sforza viasforza.com Japanese Kawa Ni kawaniwestport.com

A FUN CHOICE Named after the biggest, baddest cowboy in the wild west, Hoodoo Brown BBQ is a smokin’ good comfort-food joint that Ridgefield locals rave about. Its sandwiches, made with authentic, southern meats, have fun names like the “Mysterious Dave” and “Hogzilla.”

Finger guns way up.

Latin American Cactus Rose cactusrosewilton.com Mexican bartaco bartaco.com Thai Rainbow Thai rainbowthaict.com

Pizza Westport Pizza westportpizzeria.com

COMFORT FOOD Bagels Village Bagels villagebagelswestport.com

KAWA NI

Bill Taibe executive chef and owner

Seafood The Whelk thewhelkwestport.com Steak parker. parkereatery.com

French Fries Five Guys fiveguys.com

Sushi Pink Sumo pinksumoct.com

Frozen Yogurt + Ice Cream/Gelato Sunny Daes 203-557-4212

Tacos bartaco bartaco.com

Hamburgers + Mac & Cheese Little Pub littlepub.com

A sprawling bar, beachtown food and a light summer breeze? Count us in—bartaco has that perfect chill vibe for grabbing fresh tacos and margaritas with friends for lunch, happy hour or dinner.

“The Spicy Kai at Kawa Ni is a perfect bowl of food.

It’s salty and spicy and it just makes me happy every time I eat it.”

Ribs/Barbeque Hoodoo Brown BBQ hoodoobrownbbq.com

Breakfast Food The Granola Bar thegranolabarct.com

A DELICIOUS CHOICE

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CASUAL SPOTS

Hot Dogs Heibeck’s Stand 203-917-9313

Bar Dining + Brunch + Lunch Spot Little Pub littlepub.com

Noodle Bar Kawa Ni kawaniwestport.com

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“The newest addition to the burgeoning scene in funky little Georgetown, we’re redefining the notion of a neighborhood gathering spot by combining simply prepared, boldly flavored fare made from scratch and classic cocktails.”

MILESTONE Peter Fine owner

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GOLDEN ADVICE

Enjoy sharing what you love to do.

Coffee Shop Tusk & Cup Fine Coffee tuskandcup.com

Health Food Whole Foods Market wholefoodsmarket.com

SHOP + STYLE

Deli Rye Ridge Deli ryeridgedeli.com

Liquor Store Kindred Spirits & Wine kindredspiritsandwine.com

FASHION

Diner Sherwood Diner sherwooddinerct.com

BAR BOASTS Beer Selection + Big Game Night + Girls Night Out + Pub + Restaurant Bar Little Pub littlepub.com

Family-Friendly Restaurant Little Barn littlebarnct.com

LE ROUGE CHOCOLATES

BY AARTI AARTI KHOSLA owner

“We’re very excited to be celebrating our fifth summer at Little Barn. The patio will be open plus we’ll have live music outside on Thursday nights. ” LITTLE BARN Scott Beck owner

Children’s Clothes Groove grooveforkids.com

Margaritas + Singles Scene (Under 35) bartaco bartaco.com

Cocktail Attire + Department Store + Gala Black Tie Attire + Men’s Fashion + Women’s Fashion Mitchells shop.mitchellstores.com

Martinis Jesup Hall jesuphallwestport.com

Consignment Roundabout roundaboutcouture.com

MARKETS + MORE

Outdoor Bar Pearl at Longshore pearlatlongshore.com

Eyewear Specs specsforyou.com

Bakery Wave Hill Breads 203-762-9595

Singles Scene (Over 35) Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant harvestwinebar.com

Lingerie + Swimwear Soleil Toile soleiltoile.com

Butcher Shop Fleishers Craft Butchery fleishers.com

Wine List The Schoolhouse at Cannondale schoolhouseatcannondale.com

Makeup Boutique bluemercury bluemercury.com

Food Truck Hapa hapafoodtruck.com

“The flavors to enjoy this summer will be our Strawberry Daiquiri Cake, Peach Bellini and Mojito Chocolate Ganache cakes and truffles.”

Accessories + Designer Bourtique + Jeans + Teen Fashion B Chic Boutique bchicct.com

Juice Bar + Vegetarian Green & Tonic greenandtonic.com

Candy Store Saugatuck Sweets 203-642-4615

Men’s Shoes Brooks Brothers brooksbrothers.com

Caterer AMG Catering & Events amgcatering.com

Women’s Shoes Shoe-Inn shoeinn.com

Chocolate Shop + Desserts Le Rouge Chocolates by Aarti lerougebyaarti.com

JEWELRY

Cupcakes The Cake Box thecakeboxofct.com

Anniversary & Special Occasion + Men’s Watches + Women’s Watches Mitchells shop.mitchellstores.com

Fish Market Fjord Fish Market fjordfishmarket.com

A REFRESHING CHOICE

Gourmet Grocery + Gourmet To Go Balducci’s balduccis.com

Feeling parched or as smooth as Bond? Time for a perfect martini. A crisp sip from Jesup Hall’s version will smooth out the edges of any rough day. Stay for dinner.

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Custom Design + On Trend JL Rocks jlrocks.com Fine + Local Boutique Lux Bond & Green lbgreen.com

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Celebrating Hope 2019

T H E C A B R E R A F A M I LY K AT E A N D J I M C L A R K

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INSPIR CARNEGIE HILL LIZ AND MARK LAZARUS COURTNEY AND BRENT MONTGOMERY

NBC WEST COAST ANCHOR OF

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TO D AY S H OW, CO H O S T O F A CC E SS

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T H E S O M E R S F A M I LY LISA AND SCOT T STUART LEIGH AND MARK TEIXEIRA

CHAMPIONS of Hope T H E G R E E N S AT C A N N O N D A L E , T H E G R E E N S AT G R E E N W I C H A N D W I LT O N M E A D O W S SUSAN REYNOLDS LEHMAN G I OVA N N A A N D B R I A N M I L L E R

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BELLE HAVEN CLUB

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JEN AND CRAIG ROSENBERG STERLING CARE T R E F Z C O R P O R AT I O N ANNETTE AND KIRK WILSON

funding local programs, services and research

T I N A P R AY

MEDIA SPONSOR G R E E N W I C H M A G A Z I N E , M O F F LY M E D I A

HELP THOSE IN NEED

ELENI AND PETER HENKEL JULIE AND DOUG OSTROVER

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HOME Antiques/Vintage Store Glen Leroux Antiques glenlerouxantiques.com

Up, Up and Away

Baby Store Pink Lemon Blue Lime 203-202-9994 Bookstore Barnes & Noble barnesandnoble.com Contemporary Furnishings + Furniture Store + Home Accessories Boutique + Lighting + Outdoor Furniture + Rugs Tusk Home + Design tuskhomeanddesign.com

Gala Preview Party The Annual Benefit for the Fairfield Museum

SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2019

Fairfield Museum and History Center

Wedding Deejay Kunjan Collective kunjancollective.com Wedding Floral Design KDJ Botanica kdjbotanica.com Wedding Gifts + Wedding & Engagement Rings Lux Bond & Green lbgreen.com Wedding Invitations/Stationary Bespoke Designs bespokedesigns.com Wedding Photographer Melani Lust Photography melanilustphotography.com

Linens Fig Linens and Home figlinensandhome.com

Wedding Reception Venue The Inn at Longshore innatlongshore.com

Toy Store Age of Reason 203-557-3772

Wedding Registry Crate&Barrel crateandbarrel.com

370 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824

SPORTS GEAR

OUTDOORS ON THE FAIRFIELD MUSEUM COMMONS Cocktails at 7:00 PM | Dinner at 8:00 PM • • • • •

Specialty Cocktails Live Music by Chris Coogan Farm-to-Table Dinner Beneath the Stars by Tim Labant of the Schoolhouse at Cannondale Preview of Summer Musical Performances Live Auction

Bicycle Shop Cycle Dynamics cycledynamics.com

SERVICES + TO DO’S

Fitnesswear Athleta athleta.gap.com

PAMPERING

Sports Gear Store ASF Sports & Outdoors shopasf.com

Summer Cocktail Attire

Tickets available now at: fairfieldhistory.org/events/up-up-away

WEDDINGS Bridal Gowns + Bridesmaid Dress Boutique The Plumed Serpent Bridal plumedserpentbridal.com

Generously Sponsored by:

Menswear Mitchells shop.mitchellstores.com Wedding Cakes The Cake Box thecakeboxofct.com

Blow Out/Updo Blow Dry blowdrysouthport.com Color Rick Garcia Salon rickgarciasalon.com Day Spa New Beauty & Wellness newbeautywellness.com Facial + Massage Dream Spa & Salon dreamdayspa.com Family Hair Salon + Men’s Hairstyling Greg & Tony, A Ouidad Salon gregandtonysalon.com Kid’s Haircuts Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids sharkeyscutsforkids.com

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GOLDEN ADVICE

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Show your good style all summer long.

Westy Mover Concierge

DREAM SPA BY KYLE NORTON; SIRICO BY PHOTO/HAIR BY RAVEN-LEWIS MASON, MAKEUP BY CLARISSA; LEBOWITZ BY ANGELIKA BUETTNER.

Makeup Application Arleigh Hair Makeup arleighhairmakeup.com

C O N N E C T I C U T • 2019

For twenty-five years, Westy Mover Concierge has recommended select movers to thousands of customers in order to make their moving experience pleasant and at reasonable cost. Westy does not charge movers for the service, but insists that they satisfy our customers.

A DREAMY CHOICE Get beach ready from head to toe with hair-smoothing treatments or fun beach waves, a “Life’s a Beach� tan and a fresh mani/pedi at Dream Spa. “It’s all about smooth, golden healthy skin, tamed tresses and perfectly polished fingers and toes,� says owner Lori Dodd. Plus, when you spend $250, you receive $50 off. Visit the new Beauty Buzz Boutique with hand-picked CBD lotions and potions to try during a Best of Westport Massage or Facial or other treatment.

GOLD COAST

“Achieve your best beach hair with Balmain Texturing Salt Spray. Care for your hair like your skin with Balmain Sun Protection Mist.�

BLOW DRY

September Sirico owner

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Mani/Pedi Posh Spa & Nail poshct.com

When You Love Your Car, You Trust It To The Best ~ SPLASH!

Spray Tan Zen Bronze zenbronze.com

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Waxing The Waxing Spot thewaxingspot.com Women’s Hairstyling Whip Salon whipsalon.com

FITNESS Barre The Bar Method barmethod.com Boutique Fitness Studio + HIIT clases Orangetheory Fitness orangetheoryfitness.com

May/

“All things paper and design—custom wedding invitations, social stationery and more—are bubbling in our upstairs design studio and retail shop!�

Thank you for naming Splash Car Wash the “Best Car Wash� 15 years in a row!

Proudly servicing our communities since 1981! www.splashcarwashes.com

BESPOKE DESIGNS Shari Lebowitz owner

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READERS’ PICKS

CrossFit CrossFit Westport crossfitwestport.com

Non-profit 501 (C) (3)

Dance Fitness Intensity intensity.club

GOLDEN ADVICE

Learn from the experts.

Fitness Club + Indoor Cycling Classes JoyRide Studio joyridestudio.com

FREE WINE TASTING & ART EXHIBIT BEFORE EACH SHOW!

Yoga Kaia Yoga kaiayoga.com

Come hear a great night of American Standards, New Orleans Jazz and more, while supporting The Ridgefield Playhouse!

SUMMER GALA  FRIDAY, JUNE 21 BA ND LEA DE R ON “LATE SH OW WI TH ST EP HE N CO LB ERT!”

ERRANDS

5:30PM GALA 8PM LIVE AUCTION & PERFORMANCE

Auto Repair Shop Honda of Westport hondaofwestport.com

G A LA T ICKET S INC L U D E:

FOOD, OPEN BAR & SILENT AUCTION - outside under the tent on the field next to The Playhouse!

FUNKY DAWGZ BRASS BAND

Car Wash Splash Car Wash splashcarwashes.com

Opening acts: James Zap and the Ridgefield High School Jazz Band!

Pop hits with a brass twist!

Art exhibit by Chaz Well before the show!

Dog Groomer/ Pet Spa Town House for Dogs & Cats townhousefordogs.com

MAY 23

TROMBONE SHORTY

“We’re celebrating fifty years and our plans for a new space.

Also Kate Jackson, our new manager of Education and Public Programs, will lead a collaboration with the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.”

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER Amanda Innes executive director

Dry Cleaners + Tailor Dean Cleaners of Westport deancleaners.com

& ORLEANS AVENUE

MAY 24

Opening Act: Funky Dawgz Brass Band New Orleans Jazz Fest headliner!

Florist Compo Farm Flowers compofarmflowers.com

CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE & TIP CITY

Garden Center Gilbertie’s Herbs and Garden Center gilbertiesherbs.com

JUNE 5

Grammy Award-winning composer, bassist extraordinaire and curator of the Newport Jazz Festival!

Livery Service ECS Transportation ecstransportation.com

AL DI MEOLA

OPUS & MORE ACOUSTIC US TOUR

JUNE 15

Local Hotel The Inn at Longshore innatlongshore.com

Celebrated jazz guitarist revered for his dazzling and complex fretwork!

Pet Supplies/ Pet Clothing Choice Pet choicepet.com

203.438.5795 • RIDGEFIELDPLAYHOUSE.ORG

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“In our new space, 19 Willard Road, we’ll offer baby-sitting, HIIT classes, KidFit for ages six to eleven, TeenFit for athletic development and fitness and SeniorFit, all on top of CrossFit.” CROSSFIT WESTPORT Amy “Pistol” Mandelbaum owner

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Pilates Westport Pilates westportpilates.com

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Live Music Spot + Performing Arts Venue The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts levittpavilion.com Local Cover Band The Short Bus theshortbusrocks.com

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Local Rock Band Finster finstermusic.com

A FRESH CHOICE Whether you have a way with cooking, gardening or interior design, you’ll find good things coming up at Gilbertie’s Herb and Garden Center.

Shoe Repair Westfair Shoe Repair 203-259-5587 Storage Facility Westy Self Storage westy.com

Thank You for making the

Maritime Aquarium Gala

Museum for Children Earthplace — The Nature Discovery Center earthplace.org

a huge success!

Nanny/Babysitting Services Nannies As Needed nanniesasneeded.com

TIGER SHARK SPONSORS Chubb Kit & Rob Rohn Sustainable Growth Advisers Audrey & Ken Weil

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

ANGELFISH SPONSORS Clay Fowler / Spinnaker Real Estate Partners Iris & Earl Mix

Veterinarian Poster Animal Hospital posteranimalhospital.com

SEA TURTLE SPONSORS TRY IT / TUNE IN

A.P. Construction Company

Kate & Jim Hurlock

Bankwell

Rick Kleeman

Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners

Little Pub

Art Classes + Art Gallery + Museum Westport Arts Center westportartscenter.org

The Burnham Family

M&T Bank

Carolyn & Lee Caney

Kathy & Russ Mitchell

Fairfi eld County Bank

O&G Industries, Inc.

The Per and Astrid Heidenreich Family Foundation Children’s Music Lessons + Music Lessons Suzuki Music School suzukischools.org Children’s Parties Hands On Pottery hopct.com Children’s Playground Compo Beach westportct.gov/index. aspx?page=321 Cooking Classes AMG Catering & Events amgcatering.com

Wendy & Richard Hokin

Patriot Bank

Shipman & Goodwin LLP Wilmington Trust

A WISE CHOICE ”Earthplace nurtures a passion for nature for all ages,” says Executive Director Tony McDowell of Earthplace. Head over to explore the trails, bird sanctuary, exhibits and more to nurture a life-long appreciation for nature.

Join in special programs, like family campfires, foraging basics, group canoeing, a preschool and a camp. On June 8, attend Cocktails & Clams summer gathering— especially if you love fresh oysters.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTERS Bank of America Kim & Richard Alexander Connie & Mike Casey Ann & Sandy Davies Ann & Frank Gilmartin Judith Hyers King Industries, Inc.

Nancy & Fred Lione Makiaris Media Services Linda & Vince McMahon People’s United Insurance Agency Charly Sahlia Aline Sullivan and William Pitt Melissa Hart Wilkerson

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Aquamarine Sponsors Abbott Advanced Power Services, LLC Title Sponsor Donna Craft The Amadeo Family Steven D. D’Amico Family Ruby Sponsor Anthy Demestihas, MD, FACS Edelberg & Associates Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County, LLC EmployLife Emerald Sponsors New York Bariatric Group Wells Fargo Private Bank Attorney Joyce A. Riccio Women’s Health CT - Obstetrics & Gynecology Rafael Squitieri, MD & Kelly Harkins-Squitieri, MD Tito’s Handmade Vodka Kecia and Greg Von der Ahe Family Fund

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Amethyst Sponsors Elite Electrical Contractors, LLC JSRE Realty Kevin Lenhart, MD, Manny Pun, MD, & Alon Ronen, MD Medtronic, Inc. Mark Melendez, MD Pullman & Comley, LLC The Whittingham Family Foundation, Inc. Media Sponsor

STAMFORD KIC IT RACES TO B E N E F I T K I D S I N C R I S I S

Olympic, Sprint & Kids

Triathlons Sunday, June 23, 2019 Cummings Park Stamford, CT

Raise Funds. Race Free. www.kicitraces.org

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High Note TUESDAY, JUNE 4 The Westport Library will be hosting its twenty-first annual BOOKED for the Evening fundraising event. Each year, the library honors someone who has made tremendous impact in society and whose work reflects the values of the library. This years, honoree is renowned virtuoso pianist Frederic Chiu. For details, visit westportlibrary.org.

MAY WED. 1 – SAT. 11 BROADWAY

Before Hamilton, Lin Manuel Miranda conceived and starred in In the Heights. It went on to receive the Tony Award for Best Musical.

Catch it at the Westport Country Playhouse. The electric, Latin-inspired musical is an uplifting tale of the American dream. For tickets, visit westportplayhouse.org.

SAT. 4 COMEDY

Wayne Brady—the multitalented star of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”

—will bring his improv comedy and musical prowess to Ridgefield Playhouse. The actor, who hosts the hit TV show Let’s Make a Deal, takes the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

MON. 13 GOLF

The Tiny Miracles Foundation will hold its

second annual golf outing “Tee Up FORE Preemies” at the Aspetuck Valley Country Club in Weston.

The event will benefit premature babies and their families across Fairfield County through financial and group support. For more information on the event, visit ttmf.org.

SUN. 19 ART

Celebrate Westport Arts Center golden anniversary at their gala, to be held at Shorehaven Golf Club. The event will honor photographer Spencer Platt. More at westportartscenter.org/gala.

SUN. 19 DOGS

More than 1,000 dogs are expected to be at the fourth annual Westport Dog Festival, with food trucks and vendors, obstacle courses, competitions and more. The fee is $25 for a family of four.

Proceeds will benefit local nonprofits such as TAILS, Westport K9s and Connecticut Humane

Society. For info, visit west portwestonchamber.com.

SUN. 19 RACE

Ability Beyond, a Norwalkbased organization that supports people with disabilities, will be this year's beneficiary of the seventh annual O'Neill 5K Run. The course will weave through SoNo and East Norwalk and end with an after-party at O'Neill's Pub and Restaurant.

Prizes, awards, beverages and entertainment will be provided. Register at abilitybeyond.org.

THURS. 23 FARMERS’ MARKET

Westport Farmers’ Market kicks off the season with its annual “Party in the Parking Lot.” Mingle with growers, chefs, vendors and others in this musicfilled event. Details at westportfarmersmarket .com.

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will be celebrated in a big way at Moffly Media’s Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut event. More than 100 local restaurants, stores, attractions and more will be present, with the opportunity to sample from the best of the best at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich. Tickets start at $65. For more information, visit bestofgoldcoastct.com.

JUNE WED. 5 BARTENDER

Stamford’s Best Bartender Contest will be shakin’ things up at Harbor Point. More than a dozen mixologists compete for votes; best bartenderstamford.com.

WED. 5 LUNCHEON

The twentieth annual Rose of Hope Luncheon, hosted by the Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center, will take place at the Fairfield County Hunt Club. This event raises awareness and funds for breast-cancer patients

and their families. Actress Helen Hunt is this year's keynote speaker. For info, visit bridgeporthospital.org/ services/breast-cancer.

SAT. 8 LGBTQ

Ride in the Park is a free, family-friendly event at Mathews Park in Norwalk.

Hosted by TCC (Triangle Community Center), the event offers dozens local crafts and food vendors alongside organizations that support the LGBTQ community. It runs from noon until 8 p.m. More at ctpridecenter.org.

THURS. 27 BEST OF GREENWICH

Party with the winners of this year’s Best of Greenwich at J House; bestofgreenwich.com.

SAT. 29 BROADWAY

The Midtown Men, stars of the original cast of Jersey Boys, take the stage at The Klein in a benefit performance for Center for Family Justice. More info at centerforfamilyjustice.org. W

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