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16 EDITOR’S LETTER 20 FROM THE FOUNDERS Of Parties and Pumpkins

A BEAUTIFUL BOND When breast cancer threatened their lives, Nina Lindia and Hillary Corbin battled the disease together. This is a story of resilience, compassion, determination and the friendship of a lifetime—literally.

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WHERE TO EAT NOW IN GREENWICH

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The Greenwich food scene is hopping! We’ve got the 411 on new must-try hot spots, plus where to go for authentic ethnic cuisine, gorgeous ambience, great happy hours and brunches that kick it up a notch. We also chat with local food pros and find out where they’re dining when not in the kitchen.

47 PEOPLE & PLACES Greenwich Point Conservancy: Beach Ball; Greenwich Garden Club; Hospital For Special Surgery;Breast Cancer Alliance: 5K Walk/Run for Hope; Stanwich School celebration; Greenwich Town Party

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97 HAPPENINGS Greenwich Point Dermatology; Glengate & Audubon Greenwich; Becker Salon; Deborah Royce Finding Mrs. Ford book signing; Betteridge Tennis Challenge

107 CALENDAR 119 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 120 POSTSCRIPT

on the c over: the unbreakable nina lindia and hill ary corbin photo gr aph by k y l e nort on

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OCTOBER 2019 / CRISTIN MARANDINO

riendships can be categorized in a variety of ways—acquaintance, work friend, mom friend, childhood friend, friend-of-a-friend, best friend. I have a category that I call the three o’clock in the morning friend. Beyond the literal sense— yes, they are there for you regardless of the hour—these are the people who have seen you through the darkest of times and conversely have helped you create the brightest of memories. My three o’clock in the morning friends range from those I’ve known for thirty-plus years to some I met just a few years ago. Together we’ve weathered tragedy—a husband diagnosed with ALS, a sister with breast cancer, parents with Alzheimer’s—and yet, we have also shared some of the happiest, funniest and most impactful life moments.

Nina Lindia and Hillary Corbin are the epitome of three o’clock in the morning friends. Though it’s the devastation and fear that came with a breast cancer diagnosis that brought the women together, it is empathy, compassion, humor, selflessness and,

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ultimately, triumph that bonded them. They are proof of the amazing power of friendship.

Writer Lynn Stack shares their journey in “A Beautiful Bond” (page 64).

We learned of Nina and Hillary’s connection through our friends at the Breast Cancer Alliance. The pair are passionate supporters of the organization and its lean and mean, roll-up-your-sleeves approach in the fight against breast cancer. Every October the BCA hosts the luncheon of all luncheons. With more than 1,000 attendees, the afternoon celebrates survival, recognizes struggle and offers hope; well over $1 million is raised in a matter of hours.

I encourage you to come feel the power of community at this year’s lunch on Monday, October 21 at the Greenwich Hyatt (breastcanceralliance.org). The energy is palpable. And who knows, you may just meet another three o’clock in the morning friend.

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Mother felt that saying “Trick or Treat” was rude, so we chanted: “This is Beggar’s Night and we come to beg a bite.”

ctober may just be my favorite month. The trees are brilliant, good for the eye; the air is crisp, good for the brain; and the last day marks one of my favorite holidays.

When I was growing up in Cleveland, Halloween was a major event. My mother would set up a ladder in the dining room of our apartment, top it with a hatbox on its side, a light bulb inside shining through a crescent moon shaped hole on the lid, and cover the whole rig with autumn leaves. We kids could have classmates over for spaghetti dinner.

I remember eleven-year-old Kitty Sawyer arriving with a giant pumpkin on her head, a shower cap keeping the gook out of her hair.

Then we’d ride up and down in the elevators with our pillowcases because we could make a huge haul fast. (We could also make quick getaways after gumming the doorbells of Scrooge-types who didn’t open up.) Mother felt that saying “Trick or Treat” was rude, so we chanted: “This is Beggar’s Night and we come to beg a bite.”

At age four, I wore a leopard outfit over my snowsuit. Eager for independence, I wanted to ring the doorbell of a house on the street behind us all by myself. So my parents hid in the bushes and from this vantage point heard me say: “Can I have an apple for my mommy and daddy, too? They’re out in the bushes.”

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flowing from crown and skirt. It was perfect for twirling. I was smug as a bug.

Then in high school, I was invited to a masquerade. I felt smug then, too, because my date’s sister was a television producer, and Channel 5 had a wondrous costume wardrobe. Johnny volunteered to go down to the studio and pick out a couple of showstoppers for us. And did he ever. We were unrecognizable as fighting cocks from Mexico complete with hoods, bills, wings and big orange feet. Then our car got stuck in a snowdrift on the way to the party, and there I was out on Chagrin Boulevard helping him shovel—the maddest rooster you’ve ever seen.

Jack and I kept up the spaghetti dinner tradition in Riverside when our kids were young. Their Country Day classmates, mostly backcountry types, loved having the run of a real neighborhood. For over fifty years, we made sure to be home to answer the door attired in something from our coveted costume collection in the attic—Jack in his Einstein mask or a funky Italian hat with its long pointy bill ending with a tassel. (Did you know that the ancient Mayas in the Yucatan thought being cross-eyed was such a sign of beauty that they’d dangle things in front of a baby’s eyes to make them stick that way?) My black cat mask so intrigued one wee girl that she beckoned me down to her level, looked me straight in the eye and growled, “Meow.”

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Not a bad idea, if unpopular, since Americans buy 600 million pounds of candy a year for the occasion. Rachel was Robin to a son’s Batman, Friar Tuck to a nephew’s Robin Hood and Blackbeard to a grandson’s Long John Silver when missing a front tooth while awaiting an implant. “Perfect timing!” she observed.

Last Halloween, some 150 kids showed up on my doorstep despite the fact that I’ve taken to handing out juice boxes. Actually, because of the juice boxes, which have delighted the parents of little ones and been a drawing card for tweens who are dying from thirst after all that running around in the dark.

And I’ll never forget the year long ago when the Sunday school teacher at St. Paul’s Church asked the kids who wanted to pass the plate at the All Saints Day service— in their costumes. Our ever-enthusiastic daughter Audrey was the first to volunteer.

For this photo, daughter Audrey age nine, turned the lid to the back so the eye-slit wouldn’t show.

So among the little Cinderellas, witches and pirates working the aisles, there she was— dressed as a SURE Deodorant can. With the help of Diane Kopp, our first art director, Audrey was a stunner in a big plastic garbage can decorated with contact paper and large lampshade spray-painted blue. (See photographic evidence.)

Yes, Halloween leaves lasting memories and more to come with each advancing year.

Of course, it’s not so great when your golden retriever gets covered with shaving cream and shakes in the front hall. Or when the too-big boys show up after 8:00. But who can resist the legions of excited small fry who look forward to this night of nights? Our sevenyear-old grandson Nikita Moffly agreed to go to school in Moscow for two months one fall to visit his Russian grandparents only if he could be back in time for Halloween.

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REACHING FOR THE STARS

REACH PREP CELEBRATES TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF OFFERING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATION

Members of Cohort 24 at thier Prep Academy Commencement hosted at The Greenwich Country Day School.

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he summer after fourth grade, Stamford public school student Guilbert François found himself learning Latin and coding instead of “playing video games or watching cartoons.” The son of Haitian immigrants, François was part of “Cohort 12”—REACH Prep’s twelfth group of students to embark on a twelve-year educational journey designed to guide academically motivated, underserved area students in fulfilling their academic potentials.

The summer classes paid off: François graduated from King School and Duke, becoming the first in his family to attend

college. He now works for Microsoft.

In 1994, three Greenwich Academy educators joined forces to identify black and Latina girls from underserved local communities who demonstrated the aptitude to succeed at schools like GA but who didn’t have the necessary resources. (The organization began incorporating boys in 2000.) Modeling REACH Prep on New York City’s Prep for Prep, Patsy Howard, Patricia Young and Nancy Hoffmann developed supplementary study programs for these students and guided them through preparing for, applying to, and succeeding at independent secondary schools and colleges.

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Now, twenty-five years later, REACH Prep counts more than 250 students in grades four through college in its current programs and eleven full-time employees led by CEO Gina Lucas. Howard and Young closely follow the organization’s successes; Hoffmann passed away but her husband takes great pride her legacy.

After a thorough admissions process, twenty to twenty-four students from Fairfield and Westchester counties and the Bronx are selected every year, spending six weeks of the summer after fourth grade in classes at Prep Academy, REACH Prep’s preparatory program held at Greenwich Country Day School. They receive a Chromebook and use it for classes like math, technology and Latin. In fifth grade, the kids dedicate their Saturdays to academics during the school year and apply to independent schools like Brunswick and Rye Country Day for sixth grade placement. Another possible path is later placement at boarding schools like Taft and Philips Academy Andover.

REACH Prep’s work isn’t finished after the placement process. Each student receives ongoing individualized support ranging from test prep to financial aid guidance as well as opportunities for meaningful summer experiences. REACH Prep even organizes group trips to look at colleges and keeps in touch every step of the way through graduation. No wonder 90 percent of its students graduate college (compared to the national average of 58 percent). Though this college graduation rate is impressive, REACH Prep recently added a staff member dedicated to increasing support for its

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Some of REACH Prep’s high school seniors celebrating at the annual family potluck hosted at Greenwich Academy.

how our students and alumni are actively and intentionally expanding the ripple effect of their REACH Prep experience; and, as we launch into the next twenty-five years, I know the power and influence of their impact will only grow.”

To date, more than 150 alumni have graduated from colleges and universities like Johns Hopkins, Amherst, Yale and Princeton, guided by a team dedicated to the successful completion of their transformative educational experiences. Learn more at REACHprep.org

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college students, many of whom are first in their family to enter higher education.

“Throughout this significant anniversary year, we are already thinking and planning for what is next for our students and the organization,” says Lucas. Pointing out how the “ripple effect” of REACH Prep’s students “positively impacts their families, schools, communities and professional endeavors,” she says “It is incredibly rewarding and encouraging to hear more and more stories of

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Chic rental options from Armarium by Dundas: Grain De Poudre Jumpsuit ($275); Shadow sequins top and skirt ($300); Grain De Poudre Stretch Plain Jacket and Pant ($400)

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founder Silje Lubbe, “People used to think of renting as a cheap alternative to buying, and it wasn’t seen as cool. Now, being conscious about what you’re spending, and how much you’re wasting, is the new chic.”

The rental market is growing fast. Last year, Allied Market Research reported that the clothing rental market is expected to be worth a staggering $1.9 billion by 2023.

There are a mind-boggling number of options out there but no need to worry—we’ve done the research for you. (Yes, we consider renting and wearing trendy outfits research.)

magine having a best friend with a closet full of just-offthe-runway designer clothes in your size, and she loves it when you borrow them. Oh, and she’ll style you and deliver everything to your doorstep. The newish trend of clothing rental is just like that—if your friend charged for access to her closet.

No need to whisper “it’s rented” anymore. Renting is both good for the environment and tres chic. It’s estimated that around 26 billion pounds of clothing end up in the landfill every year. According to rental company Nova Octo

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shop Nova Octo What it is Very similar to Armarium with possibly a more extensive inventory and more recognizable designers—Oscar de la Renta, Gucci, St. Laurent. It also has a showroom in the city and by visiting you’ll not only ensure a perfect fit, but also find clothing not listed online, as not all designers are keen to have their creations in the rental market.

The Grain De Poudre Jumpsuit ensures you make a dramatic exit.

ARMARIUM (don’t tell, but this one is our favorite) What it is This is the only rental company where you can borrow this season’s designer wear straight from the designers.

Seventy-five famous designers are on the roster (think Naeem Khan, Rochas and Jason Wu). Accessories like mink shrugs and jeweled bags to complete your Oscar-worthy look are available, but there is also a respectable amount of daily wear. Almost more impressive than the inventory of knock-’em-dead options is the list of celebrity stylists.

In other words, for a fee, you have the option of being styled by the same people who make Hollywood’s biggest names red-carpet ready.

What to know Rent online or visit the showroom in New York City. Choose from the list of celebrity stylists or let the Armarium in-house team style you for free. It’s recommended to visit the showroom at least once to get properly measured.

Alterations are also available. So if you’re on the shorter side and renting a long gown, it can be hemmed before being shipped. There’s no membership fee, you rent items a la carte for four days and can add more time at $50 per day. The rental cost is around 10 to 15 percent of the retail price. So the Erdem dress we have our eye on that retails for $5,790 rents for $550. Shipping and returns are all free. armarium.com

What to know There are bags and jewelry for rent to complete your look. The rental period is four days, and the cost is 10 to 20 percent of the retail value. The most expensive item is a jaw-dropping $3,500 Giambattista Valli Couture Gown.

Clothes can be picked up in the showroom, couriered within the city or sent via FedEx anywhere in the U.S. Small alterations are offered as is insurance that covers minor wear and tear ($15 per dress and $5 per accessory).

Shipping is $50 for round-trip FedEx. A portion of your rental cost is donated to the Nova Octo charity partner of your choice, among them the Robin Hood Foundation and Girl Rising. novaocto.com

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shop SWITCH JEWELRY What it is A membership service that allows you to rent high-end designer jewelry for as little as $29 per month. There are pieces from names you know—Chanel, Gucci, Tiffany. And names you’ll want to know—Agmes, Sophie Ratner and Lara Bohinc. These aren’t the Harry Winston chokers loaned to celebs, but they’re the styles you want to wear to the club for lunch and switch out frequently. The site is chock-full of Hermes bangles and statement Chanel necklaces, and yes, the authenticity is guaranteed.

What to know There are various monthly membership plans: $29 gets you one piece at a time, $49 gets you two items and $69 gets you three. As long as your monthly fee is paid, you can keep pieces you love for as long as you want. If you find a piece you really can’t part with, you can buy it at a discount (usually around 10 percent).

Shipping is free both ways, and members accrue a small credit each month that can be used toward a purchase. The pieces are insured for wear and tear. joinswitch.com

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Designers are getting into the game as well, Vince and Rebecca Taylor both offer subscription-based rental programs. We tried Vince Unfold where you can rent four pieces of Vince clothing monthly for $160 membership. The upside is the ability to borrow trendy items or plush sweaters. The downside is that you put ten things in your virtual closet and they send four at a time, and you don’t have any choice in which four arrive at your door. You are also not able to swap out one piece at a time; you need to return all four to get your next shipment. vinceunfold.com, rebeccataylorrntd.com

This is where it all started. But the company you think of as the source for prom dresses has added daily wear. Rent by the piece or subscribe to RTR Unlimited to get four things in your closet at any time for $160 per month. The upside is the flexibility to swap out items frequently and buy the ones you love at a discount. The downside is that their inventory is not what it used to be, some of the clothes are tired, and the styles are not always au courant. renttherunway.com

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THE QUICK RUNDOWN WHERE IT IS Northstar is in the California High Sierra mountains just outside the small town of Truckee.

Fly into the Reno, Nevada, airport and after you give the slot machines at the gate a whirl, the drive is just an hour. The resort is on Tahoe’s north shore with stunning lake views.

(Fun fact: Lake Tahoe is so deep, you could sink the Empire State Building in it and not see the top.)

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We know skiers who hire private instructors just to cut the lift lines. But for an additional $150 per lift ticket per day, Northstar sells Platinum Lift Line Access (which has priority over the ski school line). The upgrades are sold on the mountain, so you can decide if it’s worth the cost once you see the lines.

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To ride the coveted first chair and be the first one down a virgin slope usually means jostling in the early morning line and getting one glorious run before the hordes descend. Northstar offers Platinum First Tracks, which allows a maximum of twenty-five people the ability to ski the entire upper mountain for an hour and a half. You don’t just get first tracks— you get first tracks on as many runs as

The Vail Epic Pass is essentially a giant season pass for all the best mountains across the country.

Northstar is on the Epic Pass along with Stowe and Okemo. At press time Vail was in the process of purchasing all seventeen peak resorts, which would add nearby Mt. Snow to the pass. The pass is $939 for the season with no restrictions and no black-out dates.

A one-day lift ticket bought at the window on-mountain at Northstar is $179, so they aren’t exaggerating when they advertise that the Epic pass pays for itself with five days of skiing.

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you can take in ninety minutes. As of press time, Northstar has not announced the dates or prices for the coming season, but last year the cost was $200 and included a gourmet breakfast at Zephyr Lodge and Platinum Lift access for the rest of the day.

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There’s even a Platinum option for ski and snowboard lessons. For just shy of $1,200, you and up to two other skiers or boarders get a six-hour experience with a world-class instructor, this season’s demo ski or snowboard equipment, platinum lift access, preferred parking, and best of all, a reserved table at Zephyr Lodge for lunch. Any skier who has ever circled an overpacked lunch room hoping to score a seat knows how posh it is to have a reserved table with your name on it. Lift tickets and instructor tip not included.

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Northstar is home to Lake Tahoe’s only ski-up bar. Each day at 2 p.m., they pour complimentary glasses of bubbles for skiers who line up to “Tost.” Book a Platinum Tost experience, and you’ll glide past the line to your private firepit kitted out with Adirondack chairs, bean bags and blankets. Instead of a plastic glass of generic bubbles, you’ll enjoy a chilled bottle of Veuve (or Dom), charcuterie board and s’mores— all served by a champagne butler.

They call them a Tost master, but we prefer champagne butler. There’s no foot traffic—you have to ski or snowboard to the site. The cost is $200 for up to three people and $500 for four to six people. (Bottles of Dom Perignon are an upgraded price, but we’re pretty sure you guessed that already.)

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WHERE TO STAY The ski-in/ski-out Ritz Carlton is the only AAA Five Diamond property in the region and offers luxury amenities like a slope-side spa and a mountain concierge. There’s a variety of upscale condos in the village.

For best mountain access, stay at One Village Place at the base. The gondola to mid-mountain starts there, and guests have VIP access and skip the often long wait. Another reason to stay in the village is the skating rink surrounded by cozy fires, lounges with live music and complimentary passed s’mores.

For the kids there’s tubing—for the adults a cocktail bar that serves creations like The Dirty Snowman and The Hotty Shotty.

Restaurants in the village range from pizza to fine dining.

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home Coupled with the automation, we create homes that can be optimized for energy-efficient savings and reduce our carbon footprint. We partner with the best solar companies and work with Tesla for solar-storage options to design optimal energy-efficient systems.” While solar isn’t critical to smart-home automation, they do complement each other.

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GROUNDBREAKING HOME TECHNOLOGY This house in Westport features TecKnow’s smart-living ecosystem, with Tesla and Apple technologies. It’s efficient, voice- activated and cool.

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power around town. “It can be used in place of a generator for clean, efficient, quiet energy that can run your whole house whether hooked up to the grid or to a solar array,” says Burke.

“It allows you to store energy from the grid or solar. Solar can run the house during the day and store the excess energy production into the battery, and then the house can run off the Tesla Powerwall at night.”

Both solar and smartautomation can be brought into any home, existing or new construction. Consider TecKnow’s Westport project.

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fter two decades of professional experience taught him that tech can’t go it alone, Phil Levieff went his own way. Two years ago, he founded TecKnow. “Tech needs service, design, a focus on privacy and the ability to leverage one platform to create efficiencies,” says business partner Kim Burke. “Phil began integrating smart-home devices into his own home utilizing Apples HomeKit platform and, at the same time,

purchased his first electric car, a Tesla. He began to recognize that this was the new and better way to live.”

TecKnow pairs solar power and storage with smart technology to offer homeowners a way to live cheaper, smarter, in a more sustainable way.

“We consider solar an integral part of our design of a ‘smartliving ecosystem’ to allow homes to be powered by the sun and controlled by your voice.

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& Associates] builders and the owner were conscious of maintaining the original footprint and contracted TecKnow to provide a wireless smart home and solar solution when they saw the amount of unnecessary wiring that was about to be installed in this small home through another smart-home automation company.” It won the Sustainable Westport green award for the innovative use of technology to provide energy-efficient solutions.

Take a closer look at the system in the Westport showroom; ask for a demo of the Apple HomeKit platform. “You can check on your home from anywhere in the world. It’s better than having a high-end security system because it can not only alert the alarm company, but also automate what should happen in case of intrusion and prevent the dreaded false alarms that bring the entire fire department to your home unnecessarily,” says Burke. “When the kids get off the bus, a smart home can open the garage doors, unlock the front door, and you can see who is entering or exiting…[and] a ‘Good Night’ scene shuts the house down to minimize energy usage, locks the doors, turns down the heat or A/C, shuts off the TV and turns off all those lights in the basement that your kids left on when they went upstairs.” 12 Elm St., Westport, 203-832-5669 tecknow.me

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emember the trips to Fotomat as a kid? Mom would drop off the film filled with snapshots from trips or birthdays. You then had to wait an excruciating twenty-four hours before picking up the prints. How times have changed.

According to InfoTrends over 1 trillion photos were taken last year, 85 percent on cell phones. But where do all those photos go? Think they’re in The Cloud? Maybe, maybe not.

When Yahoo! Acquired Flickr, it promised free storage. Now that it’s selling to SmugMug, users with over 1,000 photos who don’t pay up will lose them. “But wait” you say, “I’ve stored them on a CD”(they rot) “or a hard drive” (they’re likely to fail after five years or 50,000 hours of use). Vinton Cerf, chief internet evangelist for Google warns that we face a “forgotten generation or even a forgotten century” through what he calls “bit rot,” when old computer files become useless junk. What’s a shutterfly to do? We’ve got some ideas.

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GO-GO GADGET Printing at home can seem overwhelming— so many printers, so many choices, such expensive ink. Make it easy on yourself; buy a portable printer with Zink technology. Zink stands for zero ink (hurrah). All you do is buy the special paper that is easily available, pop it in your tiny printer and violà! magical memories in hand. The HP Sprocket comes in two sizes, original (2x3inch prints) and the Sprocket Plus creates prints just slightly larger (2.3 x 3.4-inch). Choose from regular Zink paper or sticky back. Amazon sells the Zink paper for $14.99 for 100 sheets.

Printers are $99 for the original and $149 for the Sprocket Plus.

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BOOKED UP For those of us with busy lives and little patience for creating masterpiece photo books, Chatbooks is a no-brainer solution.

Download the free app, connect it to either your Instagram, Facebook or Favorites in your camera roll and every time you hit sixty photos, a printed book will arrive in the mail. The least expensive option is $10 per book. There is also the option of creating just one book.

The mystery of what will arrive next month is pretty exciting, but for you type-As there is also the option to choose your photos. chatbooks.com

We all think of the classic Viewmaster as a childhood toy that allowed us to click through images from classics like Mary Poppins and The Muppets. It was originally created as a take-home souvenir from tourist destinations. Now a relatively new company allows you to create your own reels (which will work in the old Viewmasters if you have one lying around— they’re still sold as a toy.) Reels start at $14.95 for one, add a viewer and the cost is $29.95. We’re pretty sure we just solved your “what to buy the in-laws for Christmas” problem. image3d.com

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ALSO TRY THIS: PUT DOWN THE PHONE (GASP!)

Another way to reduce the number of snaps trapped in your phone is to take fewer pictures. In addition to cutting your digital clutter, you might actually remember the event better. A study published in the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition calls this “photo-taking-impairment effect” and reports that participants were less likely to remember objects they photographed than objects they simply observed. You get the picture (pun intended).

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fter a successful career and enriching volunteer life, I started to find the monotony of life as a stay-at-home mom a bit mind-numbing.

While I had to goad my kids into reading books or finishing assignments, I realized I was way more enthusiastic about learning than they were. So decades after I received my undergraduate degree, I dipped my toe back into the higher-education waters. Taking one class morphed into enrolling in a master’s program. I encourage any mom who will listen to go back to school. Take a class. Attend a workshop.

Think of it as a spin class for your mind. The Tristate area abounds with opportunities to grow and try new things. Here are a few to consider. greenwichmag.com

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NOW THAT THE KIDS ARE BACK TO SCHOOL, MAYBE YOU SHOULD GO BACK TOO!

SPECIFIC FOCUS PUBLIC ACCESS Not only does the Greenwich Public School system boast top-ranked K-12 education for our children, but Greenwich Adult and Continuing Education also offers over 250 noncredit adult education courses.

I attended several upon first moving to town. In addition to being an excellent way to meet your neighbors, classes are available for all interests—from Chinese watercolor and digital imaging to mahjongg and belly dancing. Most courses run ten weeks and cost less than $200. Some day trips and tours are also available.

Classes are taught at Greenwich High School and run January to June and September to December. greenwichace.com

AT THE ART OF IT ALL Love art museums and galleries? An MFA is not required to share your enthusiasm for art. Most New York City museums offer docent training programs and upon completion, the opportunity to volunteer as a docent.

• The Metropolitan Museum trains volunteers for the museum’s Guided Tour Programs, which serve visitors from elementary school-age to adults. No prior art history background or work experience is required; you just need to be willing to undergo rigorous training and make a three-year commitment. All accepted applicants attend a yearlong training course held on Mondays and some Tuesdays.

After initial training, mandatory ongoing training continues.

Volunteers are responsible for extensive research and preparation for their weekly tours. Interested applicants are encouraged to follow two volunteer-led guided tours at The Met before applying.

BROAD-BASED COLLEGE BOUND

Training opportunities are also available for those interested in learning to work as a docent with special needs groups or at other sites such as The Met Cloisters.

The application period for the 2020– 2021 Weekday Guided Highlights Tour Program, Weekday International Guided Tour Program and School Tour Programs is October through mid-February 2020. metmuseum .org/join-and-give/ volunteer

There are over twenty college campuses within an hour of Greenwich that offer everything from adult education to noncredit courses, and opportunities to enroll in a certificate or degree program.

Here are some of my favorites.

• If your schedule doesn’t permit a year of training in New York, consider the world-class museum in our own backyard, The Bruce Museum. The Bruce offers new docent training Monday mornings, where potential docents will observe a widevariety of tours and programs, study outside readings on exhibit content, tour techniques and eventually lead their own tour to be observed and evaluated by the audience engagement staff. brucemuseum .org/site/ education_detail/ docents

THE NEW SCHOOL Located in Greenwich Village, The New School offers noncredit courses at a lower fee than credit courses. If you want to learn something new purely for personal growth, without the worry of grades, a noncredit course is ideal. Looking for something to work toward like a certificate? The New School offers certificates in topics as diverse as digital marketing, screenwriting and fashion design.

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Browse the online catalog to see all the possibilities that await you. newschool.edu

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT Just a hop over the town border, there’s the rapid expansion of the University of Connecticut Stamford. Here they offer four-year undergraduate degrees in thirteen majors, as well as master’s degrees in Business Administration (MBA), Business Analytics and Project Management (MSBAPM), and a Master of Science in Financial Risk Management degree. In addition to undergraduate and graduate programs, UCONN Stamford offers nondegree student opportunities for those interested in taking courses without seeking a degree. Students must apply each semester before taking nondegree courses and enrollment is available based on space. nondegree .uconn.edu

MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE When I went back to school, my journey began in the office of Sister Ruth Dowd at Manhattanville College. Sister Ruth took the time to talk to me about juggling a toddler and graduate-level coursework. She enrolled me in one graduate literature course and four years and another baby later, I was holding my master’s degree.

Manhattanville will always hold a place in my heart for making my reentry into college life so easy and fulfilling. Returning students can choose from a variety of undergraduate and master’s degrees.

If you love to write, Manhattanville welcomes writers and aspiring writers to join its literary community during its annual Summer Writers’ Week. The intensive one-week genrespecific program takes place the third week of June and is like summer camp for writers focusing on specific genres such as poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and dramatic writing. mville.edu/ summer-writers-week

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Greenwich Country Day School Learning that matters: Nursery - 12th grade Preparing young people to learn, lead, and thrive in a world of rapid change From nursery to grade 12, learning at Greenwich Country Day School is challenging, relevant, and purposeful.

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he Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) recently hosted its thirty-sixth annual tribute dinner at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan, raising nearly $4.3 million for education, research and patient care. The gala honored Steve Tisch, chairman and co-owner of the New York Giants and partner at Escape Artists Productions, and presented Dr. Jonathan T. Deland, chief emeritus, Foot & Ankle Service at HSS, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Al Roker, weather anchor of TODAY hosted the event that also featured a special performance by the cast of the Broadway musical Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of The Temptations. Saquon Barkley, running back for the New York Giants, helped introduce the awards. hss.edu »

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The crowd was treated to breakfast, compliments of Z Hospitality Group and PepsiCo. It was a fun, healthy and meaningful event as participants remembered loved ones who lost their lives to the disease and honored those who are surviving. breastcanceralliance.org » greenwichmag.com

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Rye Country Day has a diverse and inclusive student body. 912 students come from a 20-mile radius surrounding the School, representing 36 school districts from NY and CT. 34% of students self-identify as people of color.

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FINANCIAL AID RCDS distributes $5.9M in need-based financial aid grants to 16% of the student body funded in part by the School's $56M endowment.

COLLEGE MATRICULATION The most popular college matriculation choices for RCDS students 2015-2019 (number of students attending in parentheses):

Cornell University (30) | University of Pennsylvania (28)

CAMPUS & LOCATION The 26-acre campus features state-of-the-art academic, athletic, and creative facilities and is conveniently accessible by train and car. Students and faculty commute from Fairfield and Westchester counties and New York City.

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New York University (18) | Harvard University (17) Duke University (16) | Brown University (15) | University of Michigan (15) | Colgate University (14) | Georgetown University (14) | Vanderbilt University (14) | Washington University in St. Louis (14) | Bucknell University (10) Stanford University (10) | University of Southern California (10) | Dartmouth College (9) | Yale University (9) Northwestern University (8) | University of Chicago (8) University of Wisconsin, Madison (8) | Wake Forest University (8) | Wesleyan University (8)

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’escale restaurant was filled to capacity when Stanwich School celebrated twenty-one remarkable years of educating students. The evening began with cocktails on the waterfront patio. Stanwich School’s administration and board of trustees extended the deepest thanks to the many parents, teachers and students who contributed their time, talent and enthusiasm to the school. Although Stanwich has now merged with Greenwich Country Day School, history teacher Jackie Wood remarked at the school’s final commencement, “The building isn’t what makes it Stanwich, it’s the relationships that live within.” »

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Reverend Bob Baggott officiated at the ceremony at Windsor Chapel in Vero Beach, Florida. The couple was then whisked away on a golf cart as guests followed them to the beachside reception, led by a three-piece brass band, at the Windsor Beach Club.

The bride, daughter of David and Barbara Kaytes of Vero Beach, Nantucket and Greenwich, graduated from Greenwich Academy and Georgetown University. Austin works for Executive Search in Charlottesville, Virginia.

The groom, son of Bradford and Lynn Koeneman of St. Louis, Missouri, and Naples, Florida, graduated from Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School, Washington and Lee University and Columbia University. Drew is a private equity executive for Harren Equity Partners in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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avid and Liz met in New York City through mutual friends. The pair hit it off and dated for three years, after which David proposed in their Greenwich Village apartment. David decorated their home with Liz’s favorite flowers and candles and played a slideshow of photo highlights from their relationship and world travels together. Following the proposal, David escorted Liz to a surprise engagement party held at a restaurant where the couple had gone on one of their first dates.

Reverend Karen Eiler officiated at the ceremony at Greenwich Country Club, where the reception followed. The evening was full of surprise performances for the guests (which included attendees from twenty-five states and twenty foreign countries). The bride honored her late grandfather by playing Chopin on the piano. Then twenty of Liz’s friends from business school performed a choreographed dance. A highlight of the evening was when David and Liz escorted Gladys Winn, the bride’s ninety-seven-year-old grandmother, who is a huge fan of Neil Diamond’s, onto the dance floor for a special dance to “Sweet Caroline.” Finally, the bride and her father concluded the fatherdaughter waltz with a dance to the Beach Boys’ “Surfin’ Safari” in recognition of the many friends and relatives from California in attendance.

The bride, daughter of Gregory and Katherine Rider, graduated from Greenwich Academy, the University of Southern California and Harvard Business School. Liz is a director of strategic partnerships in the travel and lifestyle services division at American Express.

The groom, son of Alan and Beth Schiff of Illinois, graduated from Evanston Township High School and Northwestern University. David is a partner at McKinsey & Co. in Hong Kong.

The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in Bali and Java, Indonesia. They recently moved to Hong Kong. G

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A B E AU T I F U L BOND Breast cancer started the fight, but these two friends finished it—together by lynn stack p ortr ait photo gr aphy by kyle norton

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Nina Lindia and Hillary Corbin

Hillary and Nina attended their first BCA luncheon together while undergoing treatment. Neither stood when the chairman asked those who’ve had breast cancer to be recognized. Since that day, the women have walked the runway and cochaired the event.

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TREATMENT. She sat down at her computer to write to a woman she didn’t know. Two friends had emailed her separately saying, “I know this is a really difficult time for you, but I have a friend in Old Greenwich who was just diagnosed with breast cancer. Can you talk to her?”

In a matter of days, Nina Lindia was at Hillary’s front door. “We met on her last day of chemo,” Nina says. “I remember thinking, if this woman can go through all that she has and look this good then I can as well. Her family seemed happy, there wasn’t a dark cloud above

the house. It really solidified in my head that I can do this.”

Hillary ushered Nina into the living room.

“Come on in, we’re going to be fine. Whatever you need answered I will answer unfiltered, and I will be as gentle or as direct as you want me to be.” From that moment forward, the two were fast friends.

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thought was an issue,” she says. “People told me that I didn’t need a mammogram, that I wasn’t old enough. It was my own pushing that moved past that to ultimately arrive at a breast cancer diagnosis. Being a self-advocate is the reason that I’m here today.”

Nina’s cancer also would have gone unchecked had it not been for her OB/GYN, Dr. Cathy Berzolla, who orders baseline mammograms for her patients when they turn thirty-five rather than the more customary forty. While a routine breast exam didn’t reveal

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Hillary and Nina hit the stage and the runway at the Breast Cancer Alliance luncheon. • (bottom) The women with their husbands Parker and Fabio. • This year’s luncheon will be held on Monday, October 21, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. Go to e.givesmart.com/events/d2u for tickets.

any abnormalities, the mammogram triggered further analysis. A subsequent ultrasound showed small tumors scattered in Nina’s left breast. She was thirty-five, married, and the mother of two—a son and a daughter.

Their diagnoses and treatments were ninety days apart, and from the moment they met, Hillary and Nina were partners in one another’s healing. “We’d joke about high-fiving in the hallways at Memorial Sloan Kettering as we passed each other,” says Hillary, recalling that she had reconstructive surgery the day after Nina’s mastectomy. “We both had surgeries around Cinco de Mayo and laughed about making sure our doctors were steady.”

“Hillary absolutely was the person who made me realize that I didn’t need to wallow in this cancer diagnosis, that I could do this and do it well. Because I had the benefit of talking to her, I knew exactly what to expect. I really do believe that my friendship with Hillary had a real, measurable, scientific impact on my healing,” Nina says.

“Feeling that you can pay it forward has a great benefit,” notes Hillary. “I feel I was sharing what I had just lived. If you ask Nina that question, she’d tell you it carried her because she knew what to expect. For me, I’m an information hound and I wanted to know all of it, so I could give that to Nina. Go buy button downs; no, you’re not going to do your hair on that day; yes, you can go work out. Whatever I was going through, I could download that for her. Now we’re on parallel tracks, those ninety days mean nothing … we’re just living it together.”

Hillary and Nina share a vibrant, optimistic outlook on life, one that was not going to allow cancer to dominate the conversation.

“This notion that cancer needs to take over your whole life isn’t one I subscribe to,” Nina says. “It’s adjacent and it’s happening, it should be respected and dealt with accordingly, but it doesn’t need to cloud your entire life.”

That determination and positive mindset, coupled with the healing power of friendship, ushered the two women through long months of treatment with grace and courage. “My

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girlfriends, in particular, are a huge source of emotional support, mostly because they laughed at my jokes before, during and after the diagnosis, and made me always feel like myself—something that cancer can rob one of pretty quickly,” Nina recalls.

Both women continue to give back, speaking to others newly diagnosed with breast cancer and actively supporting Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA). Hillary has transferred her experience with cancer into a front row seat on the advancement front, joining BCA’s Grants Review Committee and its Board of Directors.

“Last year, I had the opportunity to be part of the team that reviews grant applications— requests for funding from people advancing cutting-edge research, innovative ideas and theories targeting a cure. Reading those applications and being part of the BCA has been fascinating; it reminded me of the work people are doing to eradicate this disease from my life and the lives of my children,” Hillary says.

Nina and Hillary attended their first BCA event—the organization’s annual luncheon and fashion show—while undergoing treatment.

“Nina was at my table the first year I attended the BCA luncheon. She was wearing a wig and I barely had my hair,” Hillary says. Both women were terrified. When the chairwoman asked those who’ve had breast cancer to stand, the two remained seated.

“Fast-forward two years: I’m standing up and giving a speech as luncheon cochair, saying, ‘How ironic that two years ago I wouldn’t stand up to tell you that I had breast cancer and today I’m standing at the podium in front of 1,100 of you, telling you I’m a breast cancer survivor,’” Hillary recalls. “That’s the power of the BCA luncheon; it’s seeing women do what they do, it’s seeing the incredible good you’re doing in raising money for this cause.”

“It’s a very hard time of the year for me when I’m reminded daily of what I’ve gone through,” Hillary says. Not only is October breast cancer awareness month, it also marks the anniversary of Hillary’s own cancer diagnosis. Standing before a thousand attendees at the BCA greenwichmag.com

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luncheon was uplifting. “It was cathartic to go through that experience, to know the good we were doing,” Hillary says. “And in the end, we raised over $1.5 million that year. I was very proud of the work we did.”

Now it’s Nina’s turn to cochair this important event, slated for October 21. The theme of this year’s luncheon and fashion show, It Starts With You: Imagine—Support—Cure, embodies both Nina and Hillary’s friendship and BCA’s guiding principles.

“The relationship between Hillary and Nina, and the interplay between them and Breast Cancer Alliance is especially beautiful because it is at the core of who we are as an organization,” says BCA executive director, Yonni Wattenmaker. “BCA was founded by six female friends, one of whom, and ultimately others, was diagnosed with breast cancer. It is their friendship and determination that remain the cornerstones of our mission and how we set out to attain our goals, even two decades later. We are thrilled and honored by Nina and Hillary’s involvement and support of our work.”

The duo support the BCA in other ways as well. This January, Pitch Your Peers (PYP)—a women’s philanthropic organization founded

by Nina and incorporated just weeks prior to her cancer diagnosis—awarded $45,000 to the Breast Cancer Alliance. The award was matched by a $30,000 private gift and earmarked to fund a breast cancer surgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the hospital where she and Hillary were treated.

“This PYP grant will go directly to the training of a doctor dedicated to pursuing a career in breast surgery,” Nina says.

Ever strong, gracious and positive, Hillary and Nina remain optimistic about their futures.

“Breast cancer can be detected early and many different treatment plans exist,” Nina says.

“The disease has been researched for so long.

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Where to

There’s a lot happening on the food scene in and around town,

E AT N O W in Greenwich and we’ve got the scoop on what’s fresh, what’s hot and what’s cooking

...and across the border

by mary kate ho gan

photo gr aphy by thomas mc govern

top left: Appétit Bistro:PEI Mussels (served marinière or saffron-tomato) top right: South Bay: Truffle Mushroom Tagliatelle below left: Eugene’s Diner: Black Manhattan (bourbon, zucca amaro, orange liquor), Phil’s Rush (rum, blue raspberry cotton candy, grapefruit) and Froze (rosé wine, lime juice and strawberry purée) below right: Miku: Delight Roll (spicy scallop and avocado, topped with yellowtail and avocado sauce)

WELCOME HOME

NEW ON THE SCENE

Sushi, tacos, treats and a time warp are a few of the new culinary experiences awaiting you in and around town

a fresh catch A HIP, URBAN VIBE WITH A MENU TO SATISFY THE MOST DISCERNING DINER

all in the family A GREENWICH AVENUE STAPLEGETS A COOL NEW SIBLING Opposite: Miku owner, K Dong, oversaw every design detail—from the handmade plates to the paint color—of this über chic restaurant

2 SOUTH BAY 403 Greenwich Ave., 203-717-1836; southbayct.com

1 MIKU SUSHI 68 Greenwich Ave., 203-900-7676; mikugreenwich.com

Sushi lovers are flocking to this high-end Japanese restaurant where owner K Dong is everpresent, ensuring a dining experience that’s as smooth as the baby yellowtail sashimi we can’t get enough of. The fish is flown in from Toyosu Market (the next generation of the famous Tsukiji Market), so the restaurant features seafood you won’t find at other sushi spots.

Ramen lovers will appreciate the Tonkotsu, soup based on a pork broth with different “toppings.” You can follow up one of the signature appetizers like the rock shrimp tempura or yellowtail jalapeno with a choice of forty rolls, a sushi or sashimi platter, or grilled seafood entrees served with spinach and shiitakes. The mahogany wood sushi bar is a popular spot to sit for enjoying sushi and sashimi a few pieces at a time prepared in front of you; reservations are encouraged.

Coming this fall: rare whiskey tastings and sake dinners.

Harvest has been a date-night favorite for years and now the Siguenza family has opened its latest eatery, a Mediterraneaninspired cousin, just across the street. With South Bay they preserved historic details and old stained-glass windows of the building (which housed Sundown Saloon) but modernized it with a subtle nautical vibe. It now has shiplap walls and big French doors opening to the sidewalk—creating a much better connection between indoors and out. Try the rustic charcuterie platter with homemade ricotta drizzled in honey, crusty bread and pickled vegetables on a wooden cutting board. Pastas are homemade, and the chef whips up a light tasting tagliatelle with fresh vegetables. Known for its seafood and pastas, South Bay’s sandwiches are worthy orders, too.

Try the delish porchetta sandwich with spicy chili mayo or the tuna burger. All desserts are made in-house too; the cheesecake is lovely. »

above right: South Bay’s truffle mushroom tagliatelle with chanterelle and nebrodini bianco mushrooms and shaved italian black truffle right: Vicente Siguenza, one of South Bay’s four owners, and general manager, Mauricio Andrade

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A THROWBACK TO THE 70S IN DESIGN ONLY—THE FOOD HERE IS OUTSTANDING

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Here, every detail is on-point from the rec-room style wood paneling and amber colored hanging lights to the latch hook-rug wall hanging and vintage plastic cups. As the brainchild of Chef Dave DiBari (chef/owner of The Cookery and The Parlor in Dobbs Ferry), Eugene’s food earns as many raves as its throwback decor. In keeping with the diner concept, there’s all-day breakfast with pancakes more fluffy than any we’ve seen, plus unusual choices like the crispy salt-and-pepper eggs with ginger and garlic, a heavenly take on a Chinese dish. Look for double cheeseburgers, pastrami sandwiches, thirteeninch hot dogs and milkshakes as well as the special TV dinner du jour, nostalgic with items like a beef Wellington and seared matzo but much fresher and more delicious than anything Swanson dreamed up. There are plenty of lighter, modern options, too, with specials like a market salad and market fish as well as starters like the outrageously good Brussels with crispy rice, parmesan and honey and the griddled beef and shaved broccoli salad with hoisin sauce. Don’t miss the tiki cocktails.

With choices like Three’s Company, Wonder Woman and Cheech Love Chong, how can you go wrong? above: Eugene’s is a full-on 1970s reincarnation. Grab a seat at one of the sunflower yellow booths or the Formica-topped bar and you’ll be transported. far left: Fluffy pancakes with butter and syrup left: House-made hot dog with mustard, crisp onion and sauerkraut greenwichmag.com

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OPPOSITE PAGE: LA TAQUERIA PORTRAIT BY MORGAN LONE YEAGER; LITTLE BEET TABLE BY FRONT OF HOUSE

112 North Main St., Port Chester, 914-481-5529; eugenesdiner.com

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tacos: not just for tuesdays anymore LA TAQUERIA 10 Greenwich Ave., 203-992-1199; taqueriact.com At press time Mexican fans were eagerly awaiting the midSeptember opening of La Taqueria at the top of the Avenue. ChefOwner Dennis Lake has been a partner on several New York restaurants, and now the Culinary Institute of America grad and former Rosa Mexicana executive chef is excited to bring his “refined Mexican” to a casual setting here in town. It’s an airy space with several mosaic tiled bars; one will function as a guacamole and salsa bar by day and a seated bar at night.

Expect solid margaritas, including a house passionfruit blend, and several less common Mexican beers to pair with your tacos.

The game changers here are the Nixtamal tortillas, made following an ancient method for preparing the corn-based dough. “The smell, the flavor, it all makes such a better taco and not many people are doing this,” says Dennis. What to order? His personal favorite: the Cochinita Pebil tacos with chote roasted pork with red onion and cilantro. The veggie tacos with grilled cactus are intriguing, too.

Finish with Abuelitas cookies made with Mexican chocolate.

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healthy refined LITTLE BEET TABLE 376 Greenwich Ave., 203-405-5787; thelittlebeettable.com This New York City-based restaurant brings fresh, healthy fare and a cool atmosphere to the Ave. LBT took over the old National space and retained some of the chic interior, making it wellsuited for those who want a night out with plenty of veggie-forward options and less of that tightpants, food-coma effect. If you’re avoiding gluten, this spot may become a new go-to; the entire menu is gluten-free, so you don’t have to make special requests or think twice about what to order.

There’s a whole range of “greens and grains” with options that are tasty but health-conscious such as the crispy spirulina rice bowl and a roasted shrimp salad, plus vegetable-based starters and sides. We liked the salmon crudo, a beautiful blending of fresh fish with radishes and greens, in a pretty beet-laced broth and also the roasted corn and maitake tacos. For those who prefer meat, there’s a sesame-chili chicken salad, roasted chicken and a New York strip. Dishes like guacamole get a boost of extra greens; this one’s topped with watercress and plated with corn tostadas. Check out the fun cocktail list, which also includes a range of mocktails or natural refreshers. »

work of heart MUCH MORE THAN A COFFEE SHOP

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185 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, 203-990-0479; joestudiocafe.com

Joe Studio superfood lattes: Golden Chai (turmeric, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper and clove); Ruby Ginger (beetroot, coconut milk, cinnamon, ginger and ashwagandha root); Maca Cocoa Jade (matcha, maca, raw cacao and cacao) greenwichmag.com

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Coffee snobs: Don’t miss this hub for fresh-roasted brew, a café that also serves teas and superfood lattes, freshly made juices and pastries. It’s a lounge-y spot with comfortable chairs that encourage people to camp out with their laptops. Mother-and-son team Simonas Krystautas (known as Simon) and Jolanta Schimenti, who’ve lived in Greenwich for more than twenty years, had always talked about opening some sort of café and restaurant. Simon traveled extensively to learn about coffee and belongs to a roasting guild; he roasts all of the beans in house using “Joe,” a Loring S7 Nighthawk roaster. “We spent time in Amsterdam and saw wonderful coffee shops that also have juicing,” says Jolanta. “The idea was to bring people something new and exciting that’s also good for their health.” To that end, try the Saku Tea lattes blended with superfoods like turmeric, beet root and maca, and fresh fruit and veggie juices made in a Kuvings machine. For more of an indulgence, there are sandwiches; croissants, scones and canelés from Balthazar; macarons; and a special orange float with vanilla ice cream in fresh orange juice. You can buy coffee beans by the pound to take home. »

/ 2019 DINING GUIDE Rye Brook for the past twentyfive years. Expected to open this month, Lenny’s in Cos Cob will continue the tradition of baking water bagels on the premises fresh every day. You can scoop up the classic flavors, plus newer ones like jalapeno cheddar and French toast.

They also serve flat bagels, burritos, breakfast bowls (eggs with topping) and specialty egg sandwiches with all sorts of add-ons. Lenny’s is known for its hand-sliced Nova Scotia lox; when you buy a quarter pound of the salmon, you get four bagels free. There’s also a weekday bagel special: buy a dozen and get six free. Beyond the bagels, Lenny’s serves fresh sandwiches, salads and juices; lunch catering is available. The spot will also include a nice coffee bar with flavored coffees, cold brews, nitro, lattes, cappuccino and iced coffee.

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breaking bread COBS BREAD 5 Riverside Ln., Riverside; cobsbread.com

There’s nothing like freshly baked bread, and those who’ve been traveling to COBS on High Ridge Road are excited for the new location opening in Riverside next to Aux Délices. It’s the second outpost of the Australian franchise for the Hyden family, who live in town. Every day the staff bakes the bread on-site and from scratch using a special non-GMO flour from Alberta, Canada. Except for the challah and brioche, the bread contains no sugar. Sourdough (very low gluten), kids’ white and highfiber loaves are among the most popular as well as the rye caraway, Cape Seed Bread and pastries such as strawberry and passion fruit scones; chocolate and raspberry croissants; and fresh apple danishes with dulce de leche. The owners have a strong commitment to charity and donate all leftover bread at the end of the day, giving to Neighbor to Neighbor, Liberation House and Alzheimer’s charities, among others, and they’re also one of the major sponsors of Swim Across America.

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how sweet it is CHOCOYLATTE GOURMET 121 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-455-3978

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beyond bagels LENNY’S BAGELS Mill Pond Shopping Center, Cos Cob; lennysbagels.com

Craving city bagels with all the trimmings? Lenny’s is the real deal.

This second-generation family business started in 1978 and included locations in Manhattan and Hastings, with the flagship in

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There are so many ways to indulge in homemade chocolate and coffee at this Cos Cob bakery and caf.

Choose from cakes, trifles, candies, hot chocolates (also a frozen version) and beautifully packaged giftable chocolates at the new sweet spot. Any chocolate fan will be dazzled by the Wonka-esque chocolate fountain just inside the door. Try the chocolate roulette cake with a touch of berries or the chocolate peanut butter brownie.

For non-chocoholics there are many other treats, including a passionfruit trifle, which the owner handed out to several of us on a recent visit. The decor blends poppy modern, orange settees and white walls, with a touch of tea parlor; light fixtures are made of cups and saucers. »

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Location, location, location doesn’t only apply to real estate. Good food comes first, of course, but the setting can make your dining-out experience stellar, especially when there’s outdoor seating and views. These are a few spots where the ambience really enhances the meal

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253 Greenwich Ave., 203-869-7622; dourogroup.com Once housed in a small belowstreet-level location, Douro now occupies the lofty former bank building on Greenwich Avenue, which takes the whole dining experience to new heights. The historic circa-1915 building features mosaic-tiled domes and columns, hand-tiled by Spanish craftsman Rafael Guastavino, that are still beautiful today. The old bank vaults serve as dining nooks and an upper balcony works for private events.

With the renovation of the space

by Christian Rae Studio, Douro changed the layout to create a showcase U-shaped bar at the center of the space, set under gorgeous, reflective chandeliers that direct your eye upward toward a center skylight. It’s a lively bar for people-watching and is often filled with a chic crowd out enjoying Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine; favorites include the grilled octopus, fritters, garlic shrimp, spicy tuna and chicken empanadas.

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patio perfection TONY’S AT THE JHOUSE

1114 East Putnam Ave., Riverside, 203-698-6999; jhouserestaurant.com

The inside of Tony’s at the JHouse, with beautiful lemon trees growing in the center and rich leather seating all around has a club-like feel, with Tony the most congenial host of the party. But the garden patio in particular, renovated last spring, has such pretty natural beauty and a wide variety of comfortable seating that it’s a true destination. With trees and plants growing all around and swinging benches and lanterns, the garden at Tony’s has serious vacation vibes. At this outdoor oasis, you can enjoy a full meal al fresco or simply hang out for cocktails and light bites. Heaters and a special pergola roofing that can be covered allow the patio to remain open into the cooler months. Live entertainment every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m.

there are bar-height and regular tables; the space can be set up for large groups and events such as bridal showers and birthday dinners. On weekends, guitar players perform, adding to the fun vibe. Outdoor heating keeps the patio buzzing into the fall.

The FGK interior is currently getting a refresh, too. The look will be coastal Mediterranean, says co-owner Maria Katsaros. Expect decor that blends “simplicity mixed with rustic, lots of textures and small punches of color to provide a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere,” she says. Also planned for fall: a special Santorini wine pairing dinner (check the website for dates).

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GABRIELE’S

garden gathering

35 Church St., 203-622-4223; gabrielesofgreenwich.com There’s nothing like dining by a fire, and at Gabriele’s bar you can sit in large leather club chairs and enjoy a cocktail or a full meal while parked in front of the stone fireplace. High-tops and regular tables, plus seating at the dark, cozy wood-paneled bar make this separate room almost like a second restaurant within a restaurant (there’s a bar bites menu and drink specials on weekdays before 6:30 p.m., and live entertainment on Thursdays).

In the main dining room, spacious alcoves set into the perimeter of the room with their own hanging light fixtures feel like private mini

FAMOUS GREEK KITCHEN

10 North Water St., Byram, 203-531-6887; famousgreekkitchen .com At Famous Greek Kitchen, an ivycovered trellis leads to a lovely outdoor patio where you can linger over oktopadi, homemade dips and pitas, salads, souvlakis, special entrees and wine from the well-edited list. Recently, the chef has also been creating more small plates and tapas options to enjoy outside, and he whips up new specials weekly. In the garden

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dining rooms. Perhaps the ultimate seating is within the wine room, a space that can be reserved for special events and anchors a corner of the restaurant. What to order? Steaks are big but there’s also top-notch seafood and regular specials.

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sittin’ on the dock of the bay L’ESCALE

500 Steamboat Rd., Greenwich, 203-661-4600; lescalerestaurant.com Though the cuisine at l’escale is technically seasonal Mediterranean, there’s a distinctive French flair at this lovely restaurant with its antique terracotta tiled floor, soft Provençal décor, topiaries, and wood-burning fireplace, which make it one of the most charming dining rooms around. In season the biggest draw may be the outdoor Octopus Bar with a mosaic tile octopus and wrought-iron detailing. People love to sit here and watch the boat traffic in Greenwich Harbor while sipping the house rosé bottled especially for l’escale. It’s a popular spot for ladies’ nights and recently the setting for Pink Parties: wear pink, drink pink. There are also wine dinners throughout the year with course-by-course pairings. For a dish that matches the waterfront setting, try the Plateau Royale, a tiered tray of fresh seafood. »

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THE HIDDEN GEMS OF PC Port Chester has a few under-the-radar spots that you may want to keep to yourself once you try them–the décor may be simple, the authentic ethnic food is anything but

Offerings include classics such as ceviche, alambres and Chiles Rellenos, poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, topped with a secret red sauce and served with tortillas.

“It takes the longest to prepare but it’s worth it,” says David. “Everybody who comes here goes crazy for my frozen margaritas,” he adds.

Most popular dishes: guacamole and steak, salmon and al pastor tacos (pork with pineapple and achiote). Every August he hosts a Taco Tonite fundraiser: $20 get you two margaritas and three tacos.

Proceeds benefit area schools.

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going greek TELLY’S TAVERNA

left: Edwin Montoya, who co-owns Appetit Bistro with his brother-in-law and chef Edi Rivera, serves up Raviolis Aux Champignons Sauvages (wild mushroom ravioli) right: Grab a seat at the bar at Telly’s Taverna or opt for a cozy banquette

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french find APPETIT BISTRO

540A Willett Ave., Port Chester, 914-690-2000; appetitbisto.com Set in a strip mall just over the New York state line, this unassuming petite French eatery is often packed.

Its ambience is minimal with paintings of Parisian window scapes on the wall; we liked watching the chefs at work in the completely open kitchen. You’ll sit elbow to elbow with other couples out to enjoy the menu

that reads like something out of the eleventh arrondissement: moules marinere, terrine de foie gras, escargot en croute and there’s even fondue for the table. For appetizers we liked the octopus with fingerling potatoes, arugula and paprika, and white wine clams with chorizo and tomato. The Raviolis Aux Champignons Sauvages (wild mushroom ravioli) was stellar as were the seafood-based entrees of linguine aux fruits de mer and the Couquilles St. Jacques, scallops in a sage beurre-blanc sauce. Even if you don’t have room, you can’t miss with the banana split for dessert. C’est classique.

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110 Adee St., Port Chester, 914-481-5488; salsapicantemex .com There are the trendy see-andbe-seen Mexican restaurants in Port Chester and then there’s this authentic spot. When David Dolores and his family opened the restaurant five years ago, his mother and cousins taught the cooks their Mexican family recipes.

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Sister to the popular Astoria-based restaurant, this seafood-centric Greek spot looks nondescript outside. Inside, subtle nautical touches blend with banquette seating for a comfortable vibe.

Friendly servers seem as genuine as the cuisine; ours was from Corfu. The display of fresh fish on ice forecasts the specialties— everything from snapper, striped bass, branzini and swordfish to smelts and squid. Most is simply prepared, grilled and served with lemon and olive oil. Among the must-orders: fried zucchini or eggplant with skordalia (a potato and garlic dip), made-to-order spanakopita (spinach pie), as well as the keftedakia (meatballs). The more casual Telly’s Lighthouse, opening soon, will serve gyros and other handheld Greek food. »

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We caught up with top chefs and local food gurus to get the scoop on what’s trending and where to eat and drink now … because who knows better than the pros? Plus, they share tips on entertaining, family outings and more seventy-fifth birthday that’s geared toward family bonding, having the guest of honor surrounded by her grandkids.

Plan the seating and food accordingly and, when possible, serve something that’s nostalgic like a childhood favorite dish for whomever you’re celebrating.”

up with a clever name, just make it a fun cocktail that incorporates the season or theme.”

WHAT TO SKIP

The crudité. “We do a gorgeous crudité with vegetables in apothecary jars, but we’re still always bagging up the grape tomatoes at the end of the night,” says Gallia. A good alternative: Caesar salad on endive leaves or skewers of iceberg, blue cheese, tomato and bacon. »

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OWNERS/CHEF, FOOD DESIGN CATERING WHAT’S COOKING

These star caterers with an impressive client list continue to create buzzed-about custom parties while also supporting major charities at events such as the Red Cross Ball. They’re poised to launch an upscale frozen-foods biz called Purest Foods.

event is done. But later we come around with mini bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches, tiny stacks of pancakes with a blueberry on a skewer,” says Gallia.

“People go crazy for it, it takes them back,” she says of the idea that recalls college nights when you’d hit the diner with friends at midnight.

The other party trend people are loving is mini bowls, she says.

The chefs come up with five to eight different entrees and serve the mini meals in three-inch bowls, small enough to balance on top of a cocktail if needed.

TRENDS WE’RE LOVING NOW

PARTY PLANNING ADVICE

Mini bites afterparties. “People have dessert and think the

“Think of what the event is really about. Maybe it’s a

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"when p ossible, serve something that’s nostal gic like a childho od favorite dish for whomever you’re celebr ating.”

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“The placement of the bar can make or break an event. Be sure it’s in a spot that will encourage the flow and not block people. Also, always have a signature drink. You don’t have to come

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“There’s nothing like Michael’s homemade Caesar dressing, but when there’s no time, in a pinch he likes Marie’s brand Caesar.”

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/ 2019 DINING GUIDE "for family meals we like t o picnic at gr ace farms in new canaan … there are sevent y acres up there, a great pl ace t o exl ore."

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CHEF/OWNER, THE COTTAGE AND OKO WHAT’S COOKING

After beating Bobby Flay on his show earlier this year, this James Beard-award finalist is about to serve up another restaurant. Oko, a sister to the original in Westport, opens in Rye this month. The new Oko will feature a bar, sushi counter and six-seat chef’s table for omakase, plus curbside pickup for to-go orders behind the restaurant. “We’re super excited about the design,” he says.

FAMILY-FAVORITE BITES

“My boys come in once a week with their mom and have dinner at one of our two restaurants. At The Cottage they’re all about the brisket steamed buns and the burgers. At Oko they’re big fans of the bento boxes, that’s something we’re really expanding on. They order bentos every time, plus a little sushi.”

PERSONAL PICKS FROM HIS OWN MENU

“We have a Wagyu short rib that we cook for three days in sous vide with black and white sesame with a red miso glaze, and I char spring onions into an ash and puree it with sesame oil and fermented black garlic to make a beautiful sauce underneath. Also we’re sourcing from Stonington Sugar Kelp, sustainable ocean farmers, for our special seaweed salad. I wanted to find something local.”

WHEN I’M NOT WORKING WE EAT AT …

“For family meals we like to picnic at Grace Farms in New Canaan. After church on Sundays, we get together with our friends and their kids. There are seventy acres up there, a great place to explore.”

FOOD NETWORK HIGHLIGHT

“I was delighted with the format of the show Beat Bobby Flay. They have fun, but they let you be

all that you are as a chef. It was all about using your talent and passion. My goal was to demonstrate what I did best, but once I got going, I realized I wanted to beat him.

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guy stuff has to stop,” he says with a laugh.

“I’m really going to take him down.”

DATE-NIGHT GO-TO

“My wife, Dana, and I love GrayBarns in Silvermine.” »

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CUSTOMER FAVES

CHEF/OWNER, SONORA WHAT’S COOKING

This renowned chef and restaurant owner who’s also the author of five cookbooks is celebrating twenty years of service at Sonora in Port Chester. He also owns Pacifico in New Haven and other restaurants around the Northeast.

SECRET TO HIS SUCCESS

“I think value is huge, and you can’t take your customers for granted. You have to reinvent yourself.

There are a lot of young chefs who are very sharp, so you have to be able to

adapt. Some places give less during Restaurant Week, but I say, you have to give more to entice people.”

MOST DELICIOUS DEALS

“During happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m., we serve mojitos, classic margaritas, capirinhas for $5 and beer for $4. Dishes like portobello tacos, quinoa empanadas and mahi mahi tacos are also $5. Our prix fixe menu is $29, Sunday to Thursday and Friday until 6 p.m. with ceviche, Argentinian beef skewers, beet salad, tacos to start and entrees including organic chicken, paella, red snapper, vegan paella and a

WHAT’S COOKING

What started as a delivery service for organic produce has morphed into the newly renovated Mike’s Organic market, which is also a hub for food and wellness education with classes and events. This fall a concert, sheep shearing and pig roast are on the docket with farm-totable menus and local brew tastings.

Chef pop-up dinners are also in the works.

WHEN NOT WORKING WE EAT AT…

“Zero Otto Nove, an Italian restaurant in Armonk. Lots of people go there from Greenwich, it’s in their backyard.”

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MIKE’S ORGANIC

“They love the skirt steak with lobster fried rice and a saffron mojito sauce; the shrimp and scallops with a homemade black bean–monterey jack ravioli; also the organic salmon with quinoa, sweet plantain, pomegranate, roasted peppers.”

CELEB CLIENT

Martha Stewart has been raving about the corn from Mike’s on her Instagram.

WHERE TO SHOP FOR HOME COOKING

“The Farmer’s Market in Pleasantville and Chicos in Armonk.”

PERSONAL FAVES IN THE SHOP

“Everything is pretty outstanding, but if I had to name my top five it would be—in no particular order—Rosemary Pork Chops from The Piggery, Shallot Oil from Wei Pantry, Strip Steaks from VT Wagyu, farm fresh eggs from Karl Family Farm and donut peaches from Greiner Farm.”

SOMETHING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW

“I do transcendental meditation every day. You need to have balance. I’m eating healthier and that shows with the vegan items on our menu.”

WHEN NOT WORKING WE EAT AT…

“Boxcar Cantina, Kawa Ni, Truck and, when we have the time, Blue Hill. We cook a lot in our house and have two small boys, so nights out are limited."

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Hemlock Hill Farm in Cortlandt Manor, New York. It’s the oldest working farm in Westchester County, and Laura DeMaria (third generation) is a good friend of mine.”

LOCAL BREWS YOU LOVE

“I’m all about Two Roads Brewery. After visiting the brewery and meeting the team, I’ve fallen in love with their beers.

Lil Juicy NEIPA, Cruise Control Lager and Honeyspot Road are some of my faves.

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LET’S DO BRUNCH

These brunch spots will fuel your morning and afternoon with some delicious comfort food.

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American Classic GINGER MAN 64 Greenwich Ave., 203-861-6400; gingermanct.com

We tend to think of Ginger Man as a great spot for burgers and dinner with a lively bar, but the brunch here is on target, too, in a cozy tavern setting with seating by the fireplace. toast with whipped butter and Vermont maple syrup.

BENNYS FROM HEAVEN

Eggs Benedict here is served with a New York twist: housemade lamb pastrami instead of Canadian bacon, there’s also a jalapeno version.

Modern Global THE SPREAD 18 W. Putnam Ave.,

203-900-1887; thespreadgreenwich.com Chef Carlos Baez of The Spread, who’s won multiple awards, has also been recognized for his brunch creations.

BENNYS FROM HEAVEN

Take a classically good eggs Benedict and add excellent smoked salmon and you have the Alaskan Benedict, a favorite here.

GOOD EGGS

Try the breakfast burrito with chorizo, queso and salsa or the veggie omelet served with jalapeno hollandaise, among many options.

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SWEET & SINFUL

An already delicious brioche French toast is made even better with local strawberries and an almond paste, plus don’t miss

OVER THE BORDER

the house-baked cinnamon buns.

FOR OUTLIERS

Beef tongue sandwich with arugula, truffle and a fried egg straddles breakfast and lunch.

But for those who crave savory, there’s ricotta gnocchi, kale salad, a BLT and other lunch-y choices.

FOR OUTLIERS

Of course, you can still get one of the famous Ginger Man burgers during brunch as well as salads, wings, quesadillas, chicken paillard and more.

GOOD EGGS

Try the huevos rancheros, Western omelet, or steak and eggs.

Mimosas, bellinis and excellent Bloodies by the glass, $9.50

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For a true indulgence, there’s vanilla bourbon French

Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Italian American LUGANO 1392 East Putnam Ave.,

Old Greenwich, 203-990-0955; luganowinebar.com The reliably good standard brunch at Lugano comes with a few Italian touches and some flavors of New England.

BENNYS FROM HEAVEN

One-up your basic version and dig into the lobster eggs Benedict, a sizeable helping of lobster, plus poached eggs, arugula and roast potatoes.

GOOD EGGS

Add bottomless mimosas for $18; bottomless Bloodies at a Bloody Mary Bar with all the fixings, $22; bottles of wine half price

With the made-toorder omelets, you can mix in lesscommon fillings such as broccolini, salume, provolone and red peppers among others or for the heartiest dish try the Tuscan steak and eggs.

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Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Southern Comfort

BENNYS FROM HEAVEN

The country spin on eggs Benedict, aptly named Redneck Benedict, involves ham and buttermilk biscuit, country gravy and hash browns.

JUDY’S 927 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-890-9999; judysbarandkitchen.com

For a twist on the traditional and a diverse menu, head to Judy’s in Stamford, where you can have chicken and waffles, cheesy grits, biscuits and other indulgences with your bottomless Bloodies.

GOOD EGGS

Try the Cubano breakfast burrito with pulled pork and

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jalapenos and a side of plantains or the Rhett Butler fried eggs with grits.

FIT FOR THE KING

Elvis Waffles kick things up a sweet notch: They’re chocolate chip waffles paired with banana, peanut butter and bacon.

SWEET & SINFUL

Though this brunch menu skews savory, there is French toast with raspberries and also fresh fruits.

FOR OUTLIERS

You can order from the extensive lunch menu with a choice of thirteen salads, plus pastas, or try the hot lobster roll or salmon hollandaise.

Bottomless Bloodies, mimosas, bellinis or sangria, $15 HOURS

Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

FOR OUTLIERS

Those who lean toward the lunch side can opt for a Southern Skinny Salad, Steer Herder burger, fried chicken or even a quinoa bowl.

Add bottomless Bloodies or mimosas for $15. .

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LUGANO

Every day from 3 to 6 p.m.

Monday to Friday 4 to 7 p.m.; Saturday 3 to 6 p.m.

339 Greenwich Ave.

Beer is $5 and glasses of wine are $7; cocktails are $10 What to order: The oysters ($1 each), parmesan-truffle fries, chicken-liver mousse with toast points for $8; the St. Barths cocktail with lemon, ginger, St. Germain, Grey Goose and cassis.

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409 Greenwich Ave. Every day from 4 to 6 p.m.

Tap and bottled beer and wines by the glass are half price.

What to order: For cocktails, try the Round Hill Road Martini or the American Dream Machine with bourbon, ginger beer and cherry. Food is regular price during happy hour and the starters change seasonally; we like the grilled broccoli with pickled vegetables and crispy shallots.

1392 East Putnam Ave., Old Greenwich

Wine is $6 by the glass and craft cocktails are $6.50; select draft beer is $4; $1 oysters What to order: There’s a solid list of wines by the glass and a big range of tapas; shrimp scampi and grilled octopus are among the faves.

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18 West Putnam Ave. Monday to Friday 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Beer is $5 and wine and cocktails are $6 What to order: The margarita, rum old fashioned or the Manhattan; try the “perro caliente” (bacon-wrapped hot dog with jalapeno relish) for $5, spicy chicken roll for $6, wings for $9 or the tuna tostada for $12.

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1114 East Putnam Ave., Riverside Monday to Friday, 3 to 6 p.m.

Beer, wine and cocktails ($6 to 14) are two for the price of one.

What to order: Wines by the glass, a favorite draft or cocktail with clams oreganata, burrata or something from the raw bar.

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What to order: During the “Wine & Brine” happy hour in the Oyster Lounge, clams are $1, oysters are $1.25 and there’s a whole menu of snacks like warm spinach dip for $6 and fish tacos for $7, plus sparkling rosé sangria for $8 and several $9 cocktails. G

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Yet, even here, we see how stressful, full lives can overwhelm the calmest disposition. No one wants to be judged for their worst moments, so this February let’s show each other and the world a little extra warmth and remind everyone why Greenwich and our residents are so special. February is home to Valentine’s Day (14) and Random Acts of Kindness Day (17). In this spirit, here are our anonymous friend’s updated Acts of Kindness.

27 ACTS of KINDNESS Help others to be the hero of their own story.

Ask the name of your mail carrier, coffee server, waitress/waiter, valet attendant, the person at the front desk, etc. and use their name.

Never, ever use the phrase, do you know who I am?

Send a hand written thank you note.

Put your phone away and be an active listener.

When you think a nice thing about someone, say it out loud.

Email or write to a former teacher who made a difference in your life.

Tell your child that you really like spending time with them (and be prepared to answer when they ask why).

Avoid interrupting others when they are speaking.

Refrain from honking your horn unless it is a safety issue.

Send flowers.

Support and cheer for our local everything: retailers, scouts, paper, magazine, schools, teams, lemonade stands, and charities. It matters.

Use those email & social media muscles to be nice: send messages of gratitude and use that LIKE button.

Be excited for other people’s successes ... out loud.

Be the hero of your story.

Always hold the door or elevator for the next person.

Each month pick up one extra of everything when you grocery shop and drop it off at Neighbor to Neighbor.

Ask how can I help?

Laugh more. Laugh louder.

Each night fall asleep thinking about the best thing that happened that day.

Purchase extra dog or cat food and drop it off at the animal control center on North Street with some old tennis balls.

Say please, thank you, and you’re welcome.

Smile... great! Now smile at someone while making eye contact.

Let the person in line behind you go ahead of you if they are in a hurry or with children or just have a few items.

When you’re ready to unload your temper on someone, especially in the service industry (like baristas and cashiers), say a prayer for them instead.

If you have time, let the other driver have that parking space ... even on Greenwich Avenue.

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Together, we will continue to open the doors of opportunity for our talented and motivated REACH Prep Scholars. Proceeds from the event make it possible for us to provide best-in-class programming to over 250 Scholars each year and equip them with the academic tools and life skills they need to realize their potential and their dreams. Join us for our 25th Anniversary Gala and help us open the doors even wider for others to follow.

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ART & ANTIQUES ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. Tues.-Sun. noon5 p.m.; Fri. until 8 p.m.

AMY SIMON FINE ART, 1869 Post Rd. East, Westport, 259-1500. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.5:30 p.m., or by appointment.

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Free for members, $8 general admission.

CANFIN GALLERY, 39 Main St.,Tarrytown, NY, 914332-4554. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appt. Fine paintings and sculptures by established and emerging contemporary artists from all over the world.

CAVALIER GALLERIES, 405 Greenwich Ave., 8693664. Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.6 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. and by appt. A showcase of a select group of established and emerging artists who represent the finest in modern painting, sculpture and photography.

CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING, 299 West Ave., Norwalk, 899-7999.

Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.

CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appt.

The Michael Bolton Charities On Saturday, October 12 at the Stamford Marriott, The Michael Bolton Charities will present “Chords of Hope” to celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary. This year’s event will honor Igor Tulchinsky, founder, chairman and CEO of WorldQuant. The evening will feature a special performance by Michael Bolton and his band. A cocktail reception and silent auction will kick off the evening at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, an awards ceremony, a concert and dancing. Event cochairs are Jen Danzi and Alan Oyugi. Michael Bolton Charities’ mission is to support organizations that provide assistance to at-risk women and children. michaelboltoncharities.com

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DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.

Permanent exhibits include Energy Exhibit, Sound and Light Galleries, Preschool Power, Sports Science and Solar Legos. Exhibits at the Discovery Museum are designed for hands-on interaction and learning.

FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.

FLINN GALLERY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7947. Mon.Wed., Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

GERTRUDE G. WHITE GALLERY, YWCA, 259 E. Putnam Ave., 869-6501.

Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

GREENWICH ARTS COUNCIL, Bendheim Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave., 862-6750. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Sat., noon.-4 p.m.

The Bendheim Gallery hosts major exhibitions every six weeks; visit greenwicharts .org to learn about upcoming exhibits.

GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 39 Strickland Rd., 869-6899. Wed.-Sun. noon-4 p.m. See highlight on page 112.

J. RUSSELL JINISHIAN GALLERY, 1657 Post Rd., Fairfield, 259-8753. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. A large selection of original Marine and Sporting Art by Arguimbau, Blossom, Demers, Kramer, McGurl, Mecray, Mizerek, Prosek, Shilstone, Stobart and Thompson.

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555.

Tues.-Fri. and Sun. 1-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

KENISE BARNES FINE ART, 1947 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY, 914-834-8077. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or by appt. Visit kbfa.com for show information.

LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM, 295 West Ave., Norwalk,

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November 2, 2019 Round Hill Club Greenwich, CT

The GRTA preserves, protects and promotes open space, historical trails and the tradition of horseback riding for future generations. www.thegrta.org/shop 203-661-3062 Greenwich Riding & Trails Assoc. is a 501(c) (3) organization.

Co-Chairs Karen Neilinger, Barbara Vogt, Leslie Pottow, Suzanne Branch

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UCONN STAMFORD ART GALLERY, One University Pl., Stamford, 251-8400. Mon.Thurs. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 226-7070. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-4 p.m.

YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART, 1080 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-2800. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.

Permanent collection on view.

YALE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE GALLERY, 180 York St., New Haven, 432-2288.

Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., YALE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, 1111 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-0611.

Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. until 8 p.m.; Sun. 16 p.m. Permanent collection includes African art, American decorative art, American paintings and sculpture, ancient art, Asian art, coins and medals, and modern and contemporary art. »

Bruce Museum Learn about the mysteries of Antarctica on Thursday, October 3, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The talk, From the Bottom of the World: The Art and Science of Antarctica, will feature research scientists Jonny Kingslake and Kirsty Tinto, and acclaimed landscape photographer Rick Sammon will display his work 838-9799. Wed.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.

LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION, 575 Pacific St., Stamford, 247-2027 or loftartists.com. Fri.-Sun. noon-5 p.m.

MICHAEL FLORIO GALLERY, 135 Mason Street, 858-5743, Specializing in established and emerging contemporary artists, marine art and curiosities. Open most days by chance or by appointment, Michaelflorio.com.

NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY, 914-251-6100.

Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

PELHAM ART CENTER, 155 Fifth Ave., Pelham, NY, 914-738-2525 ext. 113.

Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-4 p.m.

QUESTER GALLERY, 119 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 523-0250. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., by appt. 18th-, 19th-, and 20th-century Marine Art and Antiques, including works

by Bard, Bareford, Beal, Bishop, Brown, Buttersworth, Dawson, Demers, Gray, Hoyne, Jacobsen, Moran, Stobart, Waugh and Yorke.

Rd., New Canaan, 966-9700.

Wed.-Sat., noon-5 p.m.

ROWAYTON ARTS CENTER, 145 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 866-2744. Tues.-Sat. noon5 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m.

STAMFORD ART ASSOCIATION, 39 Franklin St., Stamford, 325-1139. Thurs.-Fri. 11 a.m.3 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon3 p.m.

SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY, 382 Greenwich Ave., 325-1924.

Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. -3 p.m.

The gallery is committed to exhibiting the work of emerging to mid-career artists, as well as a strong secondary market works.

SILVERMINE GUILD ARTS CENTER, 1037 Silvermine

SM HOME GALLERY, 70 Arch Street, Greenwich, 629-8121, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. Featuring award winning regional and national contemporary artists.

Visit sandramorganinteriors. com for exhibit information.

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

THOMAS J. WALSH GALLERY, Fairfield Univ., 1073 N. Benson Rd., Fairfield, 254-4000, ext. 2969. Tues.-

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BackCountry Jazz Come tap your toes with Bennie Wallace and The Disorder at the Border Jazz Orchestra on Saturday, October 26 at St. Bede's Jazz Club, 270 Lake Avenue.

Enjoy the intimate vibe with wine, drinks and delicious bites. Doors open at 7 p.m., music will be rocking from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

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ANIMAL INSTINCTS OPENING NIGHT FOR THE GREENWICH WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW Celebrating Honorary Design Chair Bronson Van Wyck

December 6, 2019, 6:00 to 9:00 pm Eastern Greenwich Civic Center

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE November 6, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm November 7, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Christ Church

GREENWICH WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW Fine Art, Jewelry and Antiques

December 7, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm December 8, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Produced by Frank Gaglio, Inc.

HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR December 11, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Reservations required (rain or shine) Generously sponsored by David Ogilvy & Associates

HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR LUNCHEON

December 11, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Milbrook Country Club Reservations required

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Greenwich Historical Society The Greenwich Historical Society will host a new exhibition, An American Story: Finding Home in Fairfield County. The show will be on view from Wednesday, October 2 through Monday, January 6, 2020. It is a celebration of the determination, resilience and courage of the human spirit and tells the story of immigrants and refugees from five continents who came to Fairfield County seeking safety and opportunity.

ARENA AT HARBOR YARD, 600 Main St., Bridgeport, 345-2300.

Visit arenaharboryard.com for show listings.

AVON THEATRE FILM CENTER, 272 Bedford St., Stamford, 661-0321. Visit avontheatre.org for special events and guest speakers.

CARAMOOR INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Girdle Ridge Rd.,

Katonah, NY, 914-232-1252.

Caramoor is a renowned oasis for musical inspiration that offers audiences the opportunity to hear an in-depth spectrum of music in one of the country’s legendary outdoor settings. Visit caramoor.org for details.

THE CHAMBER PLAYERS OF THE GREENWICH SYMPHONY, Sun. 6, at Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Rd., 4 p.m.; Mon. 7, at Greenwich Arts Council, 7:30 p.m.

CURTAIN CALL, The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex,

1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, 329-8207.

Visit curtaincallinc.com for dates and times.

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 6227900. Call for Friday Night Film listings.

DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636.

Tues. 1-Oct. 20, Mamma Mia!

JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY, 914-7737663. Visit website for titles and times burnsfilmcenter.org.

FAIRFIELD THEATRE COMPANY, On StageOne, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, 259-1036. Visit fairfieldtheatre.org for dates, shows and times.

LEVITT PAVILION, Jesup Green, Westport, 226-7600.

Summer concerts and films, visit levittpavilion.com for concerts and show times.

GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE, 6 Main St., East Haddam, 860-873-8668.

Tues. 1-Nov. 24, Billy Elliot.

LONG WHARF THEATRE, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven, 787-4282. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed. 2 and 7 p.m.; Thurs-Fri.

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8 p.m.; Sat. 3 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7 p.m. For more information on the 2019 season or to purchase tickets visit longwharf.com.

RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 4389269. For shows and times visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org RIDGEFIELD THEATER BARN, 37 Halpin Ln., Ridgefield, 431-9850. Fri. 4, Who’s Barn Is it Anyway?, 8 p.m.

SHUBERT THEATER, 247 College St., New Haven, 800-228-6622.

Visit shubert.com for more shows, dates and times. »

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Moffly Media’s 12th Annual Light a Fire awards reception and cocktail party at the Westport Country Playhouse

November 2, 2019 Greenwich Country Club Tickets on sale at ct.wish.org/wishnight Now boarding for Wish Night, featuring outstanding eats, unparalleled auction items and inspiring wish stories.

Prepare to soar to new heights as you help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Ready to fly? Tickets, tables and sponsorships are available now, but act fast last year’s event sold out.

Honoring Wish Spirit Award Robin Hayes CEO, JetBlue

Youth Spirit Award Steven Sudell In memory

An evening of sipping and savoring with top chefs and restauranteurs from throughout Fairfield County to benefit The First Tee of Connecticut

Thursday, October 3 6:30 - 9:30 pm Country Club of Darien Co-Chairs Charlene & Mike Bego Chuck & Dawn Deluca

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calendar LECTURES, TOURS & WORKSHOPS ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. Tues.-Sun. noon5 p.m.; Fri. until 8 p.m. Fri. 4, First Fridays: A Contemporary Cocktail Hour, 7-9 p.m.; visit aldrichart.org for more information.

AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272.

Sun. 6, first Sunday bird walk at Greenwich point, 9 a.m.; visit greenwich.audubon.org for more events.

AUX DÉLICES, 231 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540, ext.

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Keynote Speaker: Celebrity Chef Todd English

Breast Cancer Alliance It’s back! One of the most talked about and special luncheons of the year, the Breast Cancer Alliance lunch and fashion show. Enjoy cocktails, lunch, silent and live auctions and a fashion show on Monday, October 21 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich at 11 a.m. This year’s event chairs are Dr. Amy Kappelman Johnson, Nina Lindia and Lauren Schweibold with Celebrity Chef Todd English as the keynote speaker.

To purchase tickets or tables online or to make a donation go to e.givesmart.com/events/d2u/.

STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. Visit stamfordcenterforthearts.org for more shows, dates and times.

WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. Tues.

8 p.m.; Wed. 2 and 8 p.m.; Thurs, and Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 4 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m.

Tues. 1-19, Mlila’s Tale.

BOWMAN OBSERVATORY PUBLIC NIGHT, NE of Milbank/East Elm St. rotary on the grounds of Julian Curtiss School, 869-6786, ext. 338. Wed. 2 and 16, Observatory open to the public free of charge, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting. Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Greenwich.

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376.

Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Sat. 5 and 6, Annual Outdoor Arts Festival.

Featuring fine contemporary art including painting on canvas, board and paper, drawings, prints, mixed media, sculpture and photography as well as demonstrations, family art activities, a children's drawing contest and delicious food, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047.

Clay Art Center’s mission is to offer a stimulating space for studio practice, exhibition and educational opportunities to better serve the community.

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370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. Visit fairfieldhistory.org for tours.

FRIENDS OF THE NORWALK ISLANDS, The Small Boat Shop dock, 144 Water St., Norwalk, 849-8341 or 854-5223. Visit friendsofthenorwalkislands .org for information on sunset/ moonrise kayak paddle, Reservations are required.

GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER, 130 Bible St., 869-9242 or gecgreenwich.org.

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. The library offers a variety of programs: Blood Pressure Screenings, Drop-In Computer Lab, Chess Club, Volunteer Tax Assistance, Foreign Affairs Book Discussion Group;

for dates and times visit greenwichlibrary.org.

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, 26 Bedford Rd., Chappaqua, NY, 914-2329555. Guided tours are Tuesday through Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

NORWALK SEAPORT ASSOCIATION, Washington and Water Streets, S. Norwalk, 838-9444. Daily Cruises to Sheffield Island and Lighthouse Tours.

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday night Observatory Visitors’ Night, 8:30 p.m.

WORLD AFFAIRS FORUM, Stamford Yacht Club, 97 Ocean Drive West, Stamford, 356-0340. Call for more information and reservations. »

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For more information visit bcagoforpink.org.

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will kick off its Halloween tours on Friday, October 18 at 5:30 p.m. with Haunted: Victorian Ghost Stories at the Mansion. The tours will take place at 295 West Ave. in Norwalk at 5:30 p.m. and run Fri.-Sun., Oc t. 18-20 & Oct. 25-27. For more information on Halloween Tour Schedule visit lockoodmathewsmansion.com.

BEDFORD CHAMBER CONCERTS, St. Matthew’s Church Fellowship Hall, 382 Cantitoe Street, Bedford. Wed. 16, the concert features the Bedford Chamber Ensemble with Principal Cellist for the NY Philharmonic,

Tickets are $40, bedfordchamberconcerts .org.

CONNECTICUT CERAMICS STUDY CIRCLE, Bruce Museum, Mon. 14, The Arts of the Song Dynasty (960–1279): Culminations, New Beginnings, and Newfound Antiquarianism, a lecture

by Robert Mowry and Alan Dworsky, Curator of Chinese Art Emeritus, Harvard Art Museums, Admission for non-members is $25. For additional information, visit ctcsc.org, 1:15 p.m.

GREENWICH DECORATIVE ARTS SOCIETY, Mon. 7, Bruce Museum, Classical Americana: The Life and Legacy of Richard Hampton Jenrette, a lecture by Peter Kenny, Co-President, Classical American Homes Preservation Trust, refreshments immediately following, 1:15- 3 p.m. »

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019 Belle Haven Club - 7 PM Buffet, Smiles and Dancing A SPECIAL EVENING TO BENEFIT

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Sara Allard Arleen Armstrong Flavia Barker Vicki Bonic Amy Boyle Nancy Caravetta Tracy Chadwell Catherine Cutier Jen Danzi Kristy de la Sierra Anjanette Gjertsen Kathleen Godbold

Michelle Huff Elliott Alyssa Keleshian Janine Kennedy Cristin Marandino Maria Merrill Fabiana Mortari Bina Park Tricia Rappaport Anne Sylvester Kathy Van Zeeland Diane Viton Susan Weis

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classes are conducted for schools, groups and the general public. discoverymuseum.org.

DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636.

Sat. 5-31, Sherlock Holmes and the Haunted Cabaret.

EARTHPLACE, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, 227-7253.

Loads of fun activities with children. The mission of Earthplace is to build a passion within the community for nature and the environment through education, experience and action. To learn more visit earthplace.org.

FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon4 p.m.

GARDEN EDUCATION CENTER, 130 Bible St., 869-9242. Visit gecgreenich. org for youth programs.

Maritime Aquarium Take a turn hand-feeding the rays during the “Feeding Time” program at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk on Sunday the 13. Participants make the rounds before the Aquarium opens, watching – and sometimes helping—as staff feeds an amazing assortment of hungry animals. Get more details and sign up at maritimeaquarium.org/events.

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-4519. Tues.-Sun. noon5 p.m.; Fri. until 8 p.m.

Sat. 19, Family Workshops, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272.

Sun. 6, First Sunday bird walk, at Tod’s Point, 9 a.m.

AUX DÉLICES, 23 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540 ext. 108. Some Sundays in October, visit auxdelicefoods. com for menu and dates, kids cooking classes, 4-6 p.m.

BEARDSLEY ZOO, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, 394-6565. Open daily from

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. One of Connecticut’s top family attractions. See more than 300 animals representing North and South American species and learn about their endangered and threatened species, which include the Amur (Siberian) tiger, Andean condor, Ocelot, Red wolf, Maned wolf, Giant Anteater and Golden lion tamarin. Then grab a bite at the Peacock Café and take a ride on the carousel.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH, 4 Horseneck Lane, 869-3224. Visit bgcg.org for events and programs at the club.

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Sun. 6, First Sunday Science at the Seaside Center, 1:304 p.m.

DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.

The Discovery Museum’s 20,000 square foot facility includes changing and permanent interactive exhibit galleries, a 124 seat planetarium, Challenger Learning Center, an 80 seat auditorium and five multi-purpose classrooms where hands-on science

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GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 39 Strickland St., 869-6899. Visit hstg.org for upcoming programs.

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 6227900. The library offers many programs for children: Wee Ones, Tales for Tots, Baby Lapsit, Mother Goose Story Time, call or visit greenwichlibrary.org for dates and times.

IMAX THEATER AT MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. Visit website for films and times; also being shown: Hollywood films on IMAX, maritimeaquarium.org.

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555.

Tues.-Fri. and Sun. 1-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays for Tots, 1 p.m; Picture This!

Saturday Story Time, select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk,

852-0700. Daily 10 a.m.5 p.m. Maritime Aquarium inspires people of all ages to appreciate and protect the Long Island Sound ecosystem and the global environment through living exhibits, marine science, and environmental education.

NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, 9669577. Fri. 4 and 5, Fall Fair, Pony rides, hay maze, games, crafts, bungee jump, zip line, human hamster balls, apple sling shots, pumpkin decorating and much more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-5795. Sun. 6, Acrobats of Cirque-tacular, 4:30 p.m.

STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. Stay tuned for Paw Patrol Live! coming in November.

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521 or stamfordmuseum.org.

Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon. 14, Fall Breakout Day; Sun. 27, Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm and “Ick-Fest” in Overbrook, 1-3 p.m.

STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN, 303 West Ave., Mathews Park, Norwalk, 899-0606.

Everyday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ongoing exhibits: Energy Lab, Tot Town, build it!, state-of-the-art Multimedia Gallery and Light Gallery; Ongoing events: science lab, community gardens; Rainforest Adventures and Color Coaster; visit steppingstonesmuseum.org for daily classes WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 222-7070. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. noon to 4 p.m. Visit westportartscenter. org to sign up for workshops. G

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advertisers index California Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Clarke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Grand Entrance Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Hilton Architecture & Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Private Staff Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Robert A. Cardello Architects . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Greenwich Historical Society/Antiquarius . . . 111 GRTA Silver Horse Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Junior League of Greenwich Trick-or-Treat . . .119 Light a Fire 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Make-A-Wish Connecticut/Wish Night . . . . . 114 Smile Greenwich: A Special Evening to Benefit Operation Smile . . . . . . . . . . . 117 PALS Salute to Veterans Gala . . . . . . . . . . .110 REACH Prep's 25th Anniversary Gala 25 . . . 106 Walk/Run for abilis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

BUSINESS & FINANCE

FASHION

AUTOMOTIVE

ROXOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

BUILDING & HOME IMPROVEMENT

Cummings & Lockwood LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 10

DECORATING & HOME FURNISHINGS

Amy Aidinis Hirsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

EDUCATION & CHILDREN

Brunswick School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 29, 53 Greenwich Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Greenwich Country Day School . . . . . . . . . . 51 King School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Rye Country Day School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Sacred Heart Greenwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Whitby School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

ENTERTAINMENT

95.9, The Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Stamford Tent & Event Services . . . . . . . . . 63

EVENTS

Best of Greenwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Breast Cancer Alliance Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show . . . . . . . . . 105 Breast Cancer Alliance Go For Pink! . . . . . . 104 Experience Greenwich to Benefit Think Greenwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 The First Tee Connecticut/ Taste of the Tee 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Rye Vein Laser Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Yale New Haven Health/Greenwich Hospital . . . 5

JEWELRY

Betteridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 4 Indoxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Manfredi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Patek Philippe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 4

LANDSCAPING, NURSERY & FLORISTS

Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, LLC . . . 57

Henry's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 3 Roundabout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 The Perfect Provenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

FOOD, CATERING & LODGING

Alba's Ristorante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Citarella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Inspirato Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lifted Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Litchfield Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Little Beet Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Marcia Selden Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar . . . . . . . . 79 Table 104 Osteria & Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Winvian Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Greenwich Medical Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Hospital for Special Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center . . . . 39 The Nathaniel Witherell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 NicholsMD of Greenwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ONS Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Park Avenue Vein Laser Center . . . . . . . . . . 60 Riverside Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

REAL ESTATE

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury/ Tamar Lurie Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 David Ogilvy/Sotheby's International Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 2 Douglas Elliman Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Halstead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Houlihan Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sotheby's International Realty . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7 Sotheby's International Realty/ Joseph Barbieri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 William Raveis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

REAL ESTATE/DESTINATION

John's Island Real Estate Company . . . . . . . 91

TRANSPORTATION

Rudy's Executive Transportation . . . . . . . . . 71

MISCELLANEOUS

Greenwich Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Hickory & Tweed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Westy Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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HOME & HERD

October 31, 2019 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

providing sanctuary for more than 20 years

Junior League of Greenwich 231 E. Putnam Avenue at the corner of Putnam Ave. & Park Place

Kids & Pets of All Ages Welcome!

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Halloween’s Going to the Dogs

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e knew our market editor, Megan Gagnon, was a creative type, but we had no idea she was such a wiz with a carving knife. Megan has pumpkinized everyone from Jack Skellington (The Nightmare Before Christmas) to Lionel Richie (yup). But her favorite model is her six-year-old French bulldog, Lulu. Oh, and we asked. Pure freehand—not a stencil in sight. She’s just scary talented. G

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