ShoutOut

This, that, and the other things

REMEMBERING NICK

Our town recently lost the one-and-only Nickolas Davatzes. The longtime Wilton resident was a selfmade man, proud of his Greek heritage, and devoted to his family. Though he kept an unassuming profile, his contributions as both a philanthropist and cable industry visionary were legendary. Davatzes served as President and CEO of A&E Television Networks from 1983 until 2005, and held the title of CEO Emeritus until his death in August. He received the National Humanities Medal from President George W. Bush, the Vanguard Award for distinguished Leadership, was inducted into the Cable Mavericks Hall of Fame, and made a chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the government of France. An exceedingly generous supporter of his alma mater, St. John’s University— where he met his beloved wife, Dorie-Davatzes also served as a dedicated board member for the Wilton Library. Wiltonian and former A&E television executive Bill Harris remembers Davatzes as “a champion of quality programming and a leader whose integrity inspired everyone who knew and worked with him.” We will miss you, Nick.

A TASTE OF BAJA

Southern California transplants Claire and Jason Anastasia have happily embraced Wilton as their new home but they missed the laid-back Cali beach vibe and the delicious tacos they used to pick up from the corner taco shop. Noticing there weren’t a lot of quick serve food options in our area the couple decided to bring a little “Baja” to Wilton Town Center. Together, they have a combined 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, and are the proud co-founders of Point Break Tacos, located at 128 Old Ridgefield Road. “Point Break serves great food and is a place where you can hang out with friends and family and enjoy chill music or just pick up food to go,” says Claire. And the name? “Point Break is a surfer term that essentially defines the perfect wave—a surfers dream.” Check out their mouth-watering menu at pointbreaktacos.com

ALL ABOARD

After a two-year hiatus, the Great Trains Holiday Show is back at the Wilton Historical Society, and it’s better than ever. Opening the day after Thanksgiving, tiny trains will be racing around mountains, through tunnels and villages, and past the wide-eyed gaze of kids of all ages. There are buttons for young visitors to push, and knowledgeable “engineers” on hand to talk trains. The tradition of building and running model trains during the holidays, dates back at least 100 years. “In 1901 Lionel introduced the first electric toy trains and tracks, which became a popular Christmas gift, opened and immediately set up to run in a circle around the tree,” says WHS co-director Allison Sanders. “That delightful association of trains and holidays continues to this day.” November 26th - January 17th . 224 Danbury Rd. wiltonhistorical.org

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