We asked our readers to vote for their favorite places throughout Fairfield County. The more than 170 categories are grouped in three sections: Food + Drink (such as, new restaurant and local pub), Shop + Style (such as swimwear and shoes), and Services + To-Do’s (such as car washes and pet care). These are the places that make living here better than anywhere else. Of course, we think our readers are the best!
Food & Drink
Next time you want to catch up with what’s going on in your friends’ lives, all the details, spend time together while enjoying good food and drinks. Here’s the list of local restaurants, cafés, bars, grab-and-go places, food and drink markets and more that our readers picked as their favorites. No matter where you are in Fairfield County, there’s a place nearby ready to serve.
The Winner’s List
RESTAURANTS
Best Service
Match
98 Washington St., Norwalk, 203-852-1088;
matchsono.com
Business Lunch + Outdoor Seating
Artisan Southport
275 Old Post Rd., Southport, 203-307-4222;
artisansouthport.com
Creative Menu
Taco Daddy
121 Towne St., Stamford, 203-541-5770;
tacodaddystamford.com
Hotel Restaurant + Special Occasion/Date Night
Tavern at GrayBarns
194 Perry Ave., Norwalk, 203-580-1900;
tavernatgraybarns.com
New Restaurant
The Wheel
4 Star Point, Stamford, 475-270-1300;
thevillagewheel.com
Outdoor Dining + Seafood
The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood
89 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 203-866-4488;
rowaytonseafood.com
Pickup/Delivery Option
Little Pub
531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147;
26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122;
2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567;
see all locations at littlepub.com
Private Dining/Intimate Venue
Oak and Almond
544 Main Ave., Norwalk, 203-846-4600;
oakandalmond.com
Steak
Washington Prime
141 Washington St., Norwalk, 203-857-1314
washingtonprimect.com
Sushi
Nordic Fish
1499 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-8400;
nordicfishfairfield.com
Tapas
Barcelona Wine Bar
222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-348-4800;
515 West Ave., Norwalk,203-854-5600;
4180 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-255-0800;
see all locations at barcelonawinebar.com
REGIONAL SPECIALTIES
American
Little Pub
531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147;
26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122;
2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567;
see all locations at littlepub.com
Asian Fusion
Mecha Noodle Bar
151 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-801-7577;
116 Washington St., Norwalk, 203-295-8718;
1215 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-8222;
see all locations at mechanoodlebar.com
Chinese
Village Gourmet
22 Chestnut Hill Rd., Norwalk, 203-849-8788;
villagegourmetnorwalk.com
French
Bruxelles Brasserie
63-71 N. Main St., Norwalk, 203-857-1494;
bruxellessono.com
Greek + Mediterranean
Layla’s Falafel
936 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-461-8004;
1535 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-955-1583;
2088 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-384-0100;
laylasfalafel.com
Indian
Coromandel Cuisine of India
25 Old Kings Hwy. N., Darien, 203-662-1213;
coromandeldarienct.com
Italian
Café Silvium
371 Shippan Ave., Stamford, 203-324-1651;
cafesilviumct.com
Japanese
Hinoki
363 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-900-0011;
hinokigreenwich.com
Mexican
bartaco
222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-323-8226;
20 Wilton Rd., Westport, 203-222-8226;
see all locations at bartaco.com
Spanish
Barcelona Wine Bar
222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-348-4800;
515 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-854-5600;
4180 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-255-0800;
see all locations at barcelonawinebar.com
Thai
Little Thai Kitchen
21 St. Roch Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-2972;
4 West Ave., Darien, 203-662-0038;
littlethaikitchen.com
CASUAL FOOD
Bagels
Liz Sue
63 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-323-4611;
120 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk, 203-849-1322;
lizsuebagelsinc.com
Bowls
Mecha Noodle Bar
151 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-801-7577;
116 Washington St., Norwalk, 203-295-8718;
1215 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-8222;
see all locations at mechanoodlebar.com
Burritos
Valencia Luncheria
164 Main St., Norwalk, 203-846-8009;
valencialuncheria.com
Frozen Yogurt
16 Handles
219 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-817-0707;
1300 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-9841;
see all locations at 16handles.com
Hamburgers
Match Burger Lobster
580 Riverside Ave., Westport, 203-557-8800;
matchburgerlobster.com
Hot Dogs
Super Duper Weenie
306 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-334-3647;
superduperweenie.com
Ice Cream
Gofer Ice Cream
522 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-661-9080;
551 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-990-0094;
869 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-504-3105;
103 Main St., New Canaan, 203-594-1342;
1020 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-202-2661;
379 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-210-5546;
see all locations at gofericecream.com
Pizza
Letizia’s
666 Main Ave., Norwalk, 203-847-6022;
letiziaspizza.com
Ribs/Barbecue
Hoodoo Brown BBQ
967 Ethan Alley Hwy., Ridgefield, 203-438-6033;
hoodoobrownbbq.com
Salads
Little Pub
531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147;
26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122;
2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567;
see all locations at littlepub.com
DROP-IN SPOTS
Breakfast + Food Truck
The Tasty Yolk
1505 Pequot Ave., Southport, 203-726-6520;
999 Brookside Dr., Fairfield, 203-526-9745;
4700 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 203-572-8884;
storefront: 2992 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, 203-545-9311;
thetastyyolk.com
Brunch + Lunch Spot
Terrain Garden Café
561 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-226-27350;
shopterrain.com
Café/Bistro
Méli-Mélo
362 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-629-6153;
melimelogreenwich.com
Coffee Shop
Coffee for Good
48 Maple Ave., Greenwich, 203-979-4898;
coffeeforgood.org
Deli
A & S Italian Fine Foods
2079 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-576-1600;
asfinefoods.com
Diner
Orem’s Diner
167 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-7370;
oremsdiner.com
Health/Organic Food
Mike’s Organic
377 Fairfield Ave., Stamford, 203-274-6495;
mikesorganic.com
Juice Bar
The Stand Vegan Cafe
85 Mill Plain Rd., Fairfield, 203-873-0414;
thestandvegancafe.com
Vegetarian
Organic Krush
374 Post Rd. E., Westport, 475-477-1275;
organickrush.com
MARKETS + MORE
Bakery + Cakes/Cup Cakes + Desserts
DiMare Pastry Shop
1245 East Putnam Ave., Riverside, 203-637-4781;
12 Largo Dr. S., Stamford, 203-967-2253;
dimarepastry.com
Butcher
A & S Italian Fine Foods
2079 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-576-1600;
asfinefoods.com
Caterer + Gourmet to Go
Marcia Selden Catering & Events
65 Research Dr., Stamford, 203-353-8000;
marciaselden.com
Gourmet Grocery
Balducci’s
1050 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-637-7600;
1385 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-254-5200;
balduccis.com
Grocery Pickup/Delivery Option
Mike’s Organic
377 Fairfield Ave., Stamford, 203-274-6495;
mikesorganic.com
Liquor Store
Total Wine & More
380 Main St., Norwalk, 203-840-0007;
see all locations at totalwine.com
Organic Food Market
Westport Farmers’ Market
50 Imperial Ave., Westport;
westportfarmersmarket.com
Seafood Market
Fjord Fish Market
158 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-661-5006;
22 East Ave., New Canaan, 203-966-2200;
1015 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-202-9473;
1835 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-255-9331;
see all locations at fjordfishmarket.com
Wine Shop
Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market
2094 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-259-4692;
harryswine.com
BAR BOASTS
Beer Selection + Pub
Little Pub
531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147;
26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122;
2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567;
see all locations at littlepub.com
Margaritas
bartaco
222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-323-8226;
20 Wilton Rd., Westport, 203-222-8226;
see all locations at bartaco.com
Martinis
Tavern at GrayBarns
194 Perry Ave., Norwalk, 203-580-1900;
tavernatgraybarns.com
Microbrewery
Half Full
43 Homestead Ave., Stamford, 203-658-3631;
halffullbrewery.com
Mobile Bar
The Vintage Horse
thevintagehorses.com
Outdoor Bar
Cisco Brewers at The Village
4 Star Point, Stamford, 475-270-1300;
thevillagestamford.com/cisco-brewers
Restaurant Bar
BJ Ryan’s
57 Main St., Norwalk, 203-866-7926;
bjryans.com
Sports Bar
Blind Rhino
15 N. Main St., Norwalk, 203-956-7243;
3425 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, 203-362-5001;
theblindrhino.com
Wine Bar
Barcelona Wine Bar
222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-348-4800;
515 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-854-5600;
4180 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-255-0800;
see all locations at barcelonawinebar.com
Wine List
Table 104
299 Long Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-388-8898;
table104stamford.com
Style & Shop
One of the best things about living in Fairfield County is the amazing shopPING, from the local, independent boutiques to nationally known names. Getting ready for an event, changing up the wardrobe or house for a new season, or buying a gift for a lucky someone is all the more fun because of the shopping options in our area. If you’re a new resident, here’s your guide to must-see places. Longtime residents, check if your favorite made the list!
The Winner’s List
FASHION
Accessories + Designer Boutique
Darien Sport Shop
1127 Post Rd., Darien, 203-655-2575;
dariensport.com
Consignment
Olive My Stuff
39 Sanford St., Fairfield, 203-261-2783
Department Store + Women’s Fashion
Nordstrom at the The SoNo Collection
100 N. Water St., South Norwalk, 203-642-2634;
nordstrom.com and thesonocollection.com
Event Dresses/Bridal Gowns/Bridesmaid Dresses
Marietta C. Designs
436 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich;
mariettac.com
Eyewear
Warby Parker
344 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-433-7701;
The SoNo Collection, 100 N. Water St., South Norwalk, 203-648-9689;
warbyparker.com and thesonocollection.com
Jeans + Teen Fashion + Virtual/Online Shopping Services
Apricot Lane
1499 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-9888;
apricotlaneboutique.com
Lingerie + Swimwear
Soleil Toile
44 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-966-2887;
14 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-454-8688;
soleiltoile.com
Luxe Leisurewear + Men’s Fashion + Men’s Shoes + Personal/Private Shopping Services
Mitchells/Richards
359 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-0551;
670 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-5165;
shop.mitchellstores.com
New Shop
Love Shack Fancy
113 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-629-7915;
loveshackfancy.com
Women’s Shoes
Shoes ‘N’ More
251 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-629-2323;
1074-1076 Post Rd., Darien, 203-202-7702;
121 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-972-8484;
275 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-4224;
see all locations at shoesnmore.com
JEWELRY
Designer Jewelry
Betteridge
239 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-0124;
betteridge.com
Estate Jewelry
Peter Suchy
1137 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-327-0024;
petersuchyjewelers.com
Everyday Jewelry
ASHA
409 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-661-0100;
ashabyadm.com
Fine Jewelry
Lux Bond & Green
136 Main St., Westport, 203-227-1300;
lbgreen.com
Local Jewelry Boutique
JL Rocks
292 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-454-4541;
5 Riverside Ln., Greenwich, 203-990-0043;
jlrocks.com
Selection of Local Designers
R. Hollander Master Goldsmith
154 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-363-2200;
ringart.com
Special Occasion Jewelry
Shreve, Crump & Low
125 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-6205;
shrevecrumpandlow.com
Watches
Manfredi Jewels
121 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 866-610-0705;
72 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-966-8705;
manfredijewels.com
Wedding/Engagement Rings
Henry C. Reid Jewelers
1591 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-255-0447;
hcreidjewelers.com
HOME
Antiques/Vintage Store
Mongers Market
1155 Railroad Ave., Bridgeport, 203-583-5899;
mongers-market.com
Appliances
Aitoro
401 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-847-2471;
aitoro.com
Closet/Organization
California Closets
565 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 855-261-1573;
californiaclosets.com
Decor
The Post
1799 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-292-5700;
thepostct.com
Furniture
Serena & Lily
35 Elm St., Westport, 203-635-8000;
serenaandlily.com
Garden Center
Terrain
561 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-226-2750;
shopterrain.com
Hardware + Paint + Windows/Doors
Ring’s End
181 West Ave., Darien, 203-655-2525;
see all locations at ringsend.com
Home Tech
Robert Allen Multimedia
21 Cross St., New Canaan, 203-856-0058;
ramultimedia-ctny.com
Kitchen + Bath
BENDER
235 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-663-0272;
28 Harbor St., Stamford, 203-324-6166;
see all showroom locations at benderplumbing.com
Lighting
Chloe Winston Lighting Design
68 Water St., Norwalk, 203-957-8686;
chloewinstonlighting.com
Linens
Fig
66 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-8669;
figlinensandhome.com
Outdoor Furniture
Patio.com
428 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-3084;
919 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-222-1620;
see all locations at patio.com
Pool Design
Shoreline
393 West Ave., Stamford, 203-967-1203;
shorelinepools.com
Rugs
Redi-Cut
1620 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-256-0414;
redicarpets.com
Stone
Gault Stone
Westport, 203-227-5181;
gaultstone.com
Services & To Dos
Need some expert help around the house or have a long list of things to get done on Saturday morning? We get it. Life’s busy, and there’s always something to get done. Luckily, we live in Fairfield County, which means there’s a helpful pro nearby and plenty of great shops to help us tick things off that list. Speaking of lists, here’s our readers’ list of essential places for beauty, fitness, family stuff and all the other essentials of the good life.
The Winner’s List
PAMPERING
Blow Out/Updo
H Salon
2060 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-255-0798;
hsaloncolorcutdesign.com
Color + Women’s Styling/Salon
The Color Café
23 Benedict Pl., Greenwich;
Color Cafe North, 456 Main Ave., Norwalk, 203-769-1929;
colorcafestudio.com
Cosmetic Spa
Elements Massage
2173 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-923-2303;
elementsmassage.com
Eyebrow/Eyelash Services
Bare, A Skincare Experience
495 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-212-9846;
bareskincarect.com
Facial
Esthetica Skin
21 Benedict Pl., Greenwich, 914-255-3020;
estheticaskin.com
Makeup Application
Lindsey Trop Weddings
42 Riverside Dr., Fairfield, 203-550-3769;
lindseytropweddings.com
Makeup Boutique
bluemercury
254 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-863-0005;
120 Main St., New Canaan, 203-972-7100;
1015 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-656-9660;
57 Main St., Westport, 203-222-9222;
62 Main St., Westport, 203-227-6900;
see all locations at bluemercury.com
Mani/Pedi
Posh Spa & Nails
195 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-900-1099;
1077 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-309-5454;
401 Post Rd. W., Westport, 203-222-8830;
poshct.com
Massage
Artistex Salon & Spa
260 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-222-0344;
artistexsalon.com
Men’s Styling/Salon
Westport Cut & Shave
235 Post Rd., Westport, 203-557-8500;
westportcutshave.com
Spray Tan
GLOW
1081 East Putnam Ave., Riverside, 203-990-0209;
glow-tone.com
Waxing/Hair Removal
The Waxing Spot
211 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-340-9590;
420 Post Rd. W., Westport, 203-228-5118;
thewaxingspot.com
FITNESS + GEAR
Activewear
Athleta
350 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-625-0129;
103-107 Main St., Westport, 203-454-0001;
see all locations at athleta.gap.com
Barre
BodyQuest
580 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-6677;
bodyqueststudio.com
Bicycle Shop
Velofix
85 Mill Plain Rd., Fairfield, 203-448-9753;
velofix.com
Crossfit
Crossfit Norwalk
30 Muller Ave., Norwalk, 203-939-1040;
crossfitnorwalk.com
Dance Fitness
Allegra Dance Greenwich
245 Mill St., Greenwich, 203-629-9162;
allegradancegreenwich.com
Fitness Studio
Orangetheory Fitness
1101 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-883-9518;
364 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-309-1669;
205 Main St., Norwalk, 203-883-6070;
645 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-883-9262;
525 Tunxis Hill Cut Off, Fairfield, 203-883-8220;
orangetheoryfitness.com
Golf Equipment
Golf Galaxy
595 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk, 203-855-0500;
see all locations at golfgalaxy.com
Gym
Chelsea Piers Connecticut
1 Blachley Rd., Stamford, 203-989-1000;
chelseapiersct.com
Indoor Cycling
JoyRide Cycling + Fitness
1200 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-349-5454;
joyridestudio.com
Pilates
Black Rock Pilates
2889 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, 203-335-1987;
blackrockpilates.com
Private Fitness Training + Virtual/Live Stream Fitness
Upper Deck Fitness
225 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-309-6231;
upperdeckfitness.com
Yoga
Sama Yoga Center
45 Grove St., New Canaan, 203-594-7077;
samayogacenter.com
FAMILY LIFE
Art Classes
Make-modern
1985 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-655-1985;
make-modern.com
Children’s/Baby Décor
Groove
420 Post Rd. W., Westport, 203-557-8111;
115 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-920-1700;
shopgroove.net
Children’s Clothes
Classic Prep
161 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 203-490-6511;
classicprep.com
Children’s Fitness Training + Children’s Parties
Chelsea Piers Connecticut
1 Blachley Rd., Stamford, 203-989-1000;
chelseapiersct.com
Children’s Haircuts
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
1568 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-557-8700;
sharkeyscutsforkids.com
Children’s Music Lessons
Fairfield | Trumbull School of Music
531 Tunxis Hill Rd., Fairfield, 203-690-1888;
100 Corporate Dr., Trumbull, 203-445-6565;
ftsmusic.org
College Prep Courses
Carnegie Prep
203-352-3500;
carnegieprep.com
Family-Friendly Restaurant
Little Pub
531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147;
26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122;
2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567;
see all locations at littlepub.com
Nanny/Babysitting Services
Nannies As Needed
see all locations at nanniesasneeded.com
Toy Store
Darien Toy Box
1064 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-202-2992;
darientoybox.com
DAILY ESSENTIALS
Auto Repair Shop
JR Auto & Truck Repair
110 Lenox Ave., Stamford, 203-588-0290;
facebook.com/jrautoandtruckrepair
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble
76 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-221-7955;
barnesandnoble.com
Car Wash
Splash Car Wash
see all locations at splashcarwashes.com
CBD Store
Franny’s Farmacy
33 Elm St., Westport, 203-557-4397;
frannysfarmacy.com
Custom Built Automotive
European Auto Center Repair
539 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-852-0500;
europeanautocenterrepair.com
Dry Cleaners
Minute Men Cleaners
223 East Putnam Ave., 203-869-3361;
600 Riverside Ave., 203-227-6153;
190 Weston Rd., Weston, 203-349-5302;
minutemencleaners.com
Event Venue
The Inn at Longshore
260 Compo Rd. S., Westport, 203-226-3316;
innatlongshore.com
Fine Art Gallery
C. Parker Gallery
409 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-661-0205;
cparkergallery.com
Florist
McArdle’s Floral & Garden Design
48 Arch St., Greenwich, 203-661-5600;
mcardles.com
Gift Shop
Navy Lobster
58 William St., Greenwich, 203-625-8243;
Livery Service
Rudy’s Limousine
203-609-8000 (reservations), 866-678-3700 (curbside pickup);
rudylimo.com
Local Hotel
Delamar Southport
275 Old Post Rd., Southport, 203-259-2800;
delamar.com/southport
Pet Groomer/Pet Spa + Veterinarian
Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel
184 Selleck St., Stamford, 203-973-7768;
spotonvet.com
Pet Supplies/Clothing
Earth Animal
925 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-222-7173;
earthanimal.com
Portrait Photographer + Wedding Photographer
Melani Lust
melanilustphotography.com
Shoe Repair
Westfair Shoe Repair
1783 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-259-5587
Stationery/Formal Invitations
The Write Stuff
thewritestuffct.com
Storage Facility
Westy Self Storage
80 Brownhouse Rd., Stamford, 203-961-8000;
50 Keeler Ave., Norwalk, 203-899-1234;
65 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-7600;
2070 Kings Hwy., Fairfield, 203-256-2777;
see all locations at westy.com
Tailor
Mitchells/Richards
359 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-0551;
670 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-5165;
shop.mitchellstores.com