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A letter of welcome from Brian R. Amen, President of the Greenwich Association of REALTORS® 10 WELCOME
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A welcome letter from First Selectman Fred Camillo.
12 STATE OF THE ARTS
A lively cultural scene satisfies residents’ love of visual and performing arts. 18
GIVING POWER
Many residents plan their social calendars around philanthropic events.
22 SHOPPING SPREE
A world-class retail space, Greenwich is home to luxury brands and unique finds
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LOCAL TASTE
Greenwich’s culinary talents present a global selection of good food and good times.
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HOME COMING
A local comes back to town to open a chic home-goods and gift shop. 42 LEARNING
CURVE
Greenwich schools offer rich and varied opportunities for student achievement. 48 SOCIAL
NETWORKS
For golfers, sailors, tennis players and more, there’s a club to suit every pursuit.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Beautiful houses of worship offer a place for faith and community. 56
OPEN SPACES
A wealth of public recreation facilities and preserved land offer endless opportunities for enjoying the town’s natural beauty
TOWN TALK
Inside Greenwich’s 67 square miles are villages that feature distinct attractions, natural beauty, ample shopping and abundant local color.
by Andrea Carson; 2 by Venera Alexandrova; 3 courtesy of Brunswick School third row, left to right: 1 by Venera Alexandrova; 2, 3 and 4 by Andrea Carson
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LEGACY LIVES HERE
On behalf of the Greenwich Association of REALTORS® (GAR), it is my privilege to welcome you to our exceptional community.Whether you’re a new resident, a long-time local, or considering making Greenwich your home, you’re joining a town that blends rich history with forward- thinking innovation. Our association, composed of approximately 1,200 members—including 950 REALTORS® and 250 brokers—dedicates itself to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. We’re here to provide you with the expertise and resources you need to navigate the purchase, sale, or lease of your home or investment property with con dence.
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Greenwich spans over 50 square miles and is home to approximately 63,000 residents who enjoy an unparalleled quality of life. Just 31 miles from Manhattan, our town offers a swift 46-minute express train to Grand Central Station, plus convenient access to three major airports—including Westchester County Airport just minutes away. This ideal location, combined with our scenic beauty, makes Greenwich one of
the most desirable and internationally connected towns in the United States.
Greenwich is undergoing transformative projects to further enhance our community. The $30 million Greenwich Crossing Revitalization is reshaping downtown with a new 5,000-square-foot restaurant at Railroad Avenue and Steamboat Road, along with upgrades to the Greenwich Train Station and retail spaces. The Cos Cob Library Renovation will expand the branch by 1,120 square feet, adding a new community room and enhancing space for children, young adults, and public programming. Additionally, infrastructure improvements like the Greenwich Avenue ADA Accessibility Project and Route 1 Corridor Adaptive Signal Control will improve traf c ow. These initiatives underscore Greenwich’s commitment to creating accessible, vibrant public spaces for all.
GOVERNANCE & FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Greenwich’s responsible governance is one of our community’s de ning features. With a pay-as-you-go scal policy, our property taxes remain among the lowest in Connecticut and signi cantly lower than neighboring Westchester County. This commitment to scal responsibility ensures long-term sustainability and keeps Greenwich a top choice for residents and investors alike.
EXPERTISE & INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
When buying or selling a home, a member of the Greenwich Association of REALTORS® is your best resource. As the operator of the Greenwich Multiple Listing Service (MLS)—Connecticut’s last independent listing service—we provide the most comprehensive and reliable source of real estate inventory across all ve Greenwich zip codes.
Why list on the Greenwich MLS? Because 72% of homes listed close within 60 days, and 60% sell at or above list price. Our MLS connects your property to over 1,200 active sales professionals across 200 local of ces, ensuring maximum exposure to quali ed buyers.
Our REALTORS® are highly educated, completing continuing education every two years, including ethics and legal updates. Expert-led panels keep us informed on
planning, zoning, wetlands, and building matters to better serve you.
LIFESTYLE & AMENITIES
Greenwich offers a dynamic mix of natural beauty, cultural richness, and recreational opportunities. Explore 32 miles of stunning shoreline along Long Island Sound, over 1,500 acres of parkland, and two islands with beaches and picnic areas. Key destinations include “Tod’s Point,” with its scenic trails and sandy beaches, and the Grif th E. Harris Golf Course, an 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
Our educational system is among the best in the nation, with a focus on excellence at every level. Public schools like Greenwich High School produce exceptional athletes and leaders, while our private institutions are ranked among the nest. Local organizations like the Boys & Girls Club and adult education programs enrich the lives of our residents across all ages. To help you settle in, we invite you to access our “Insider’s Guide to Greenwich,” offering comprehensive insights on neighborhoods, schools, dining, recreation, and more. Visit our website to sign up and receive your copy.
WELCOME TO GREENWICH
As the Greenwich Association of REALTORS® celebrates 101 years of dedicated service, we remain your trusted partners in real estate. Whether you’re moving to or fromGreenwich, our members are uniquely positioned to guide you through every step of the process with expertise and care.
We invite you to experience all that Greenwich has to offer—from its vibrant community spirit to its world-class amenities. We’re con dent that once you do, you’ll understand why so many are proud to call Greenwich home.
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WELCOME HOME
Welcome to our remarkable community. Greenwich is one of the oldest towns in the United States, steeped in history, and home to multigenerational families. This community has roots that go back to its founding in 1640 and we are happy that you have chosen to make Greenwich your home. We hope it will be your home for generations to come and you will be able to enjoy everything our town has to offer.
Located along the shores of Long Island Sound, Greenwich offers residents a wealth of recreational experiences. Whether in the hills of backcountry or on our pristine beaches and harbors, residents have opportunities to relax and enjoy suburban life.
Greenwich is an engaging mix of neighborhoods, shopping areas and open spaces that is home to more than 63,000 residents— many of whom are actively engaged in governing our town by volunteering for our boards or running for of ce.
Greenwich’s Executive Branch is represented by a three-member bipartisan Board of Selectmen, where I, as First Selectman, serve as the Town’s chief executive. The 12-member Board of Estimate and Taxation is responsible for overseeing the Town’s scal management and Greenwich’s 230-member Representative Town Meeting (RTM) provides a collaborative voice for residents, votes on ordinances to improve public life and approves the Town’s budget. The RTM is an example of the high level of civic engagement we enjoy here.
Participation from our citizens on the RTM, as well as the Town’s other boards and commissions, ensures that our local government is addressing the needs of our residents and that Greenwich continues to be the preeminent place to live, work and raise a family. On www.greenwichct.gov you can learn more our boards and committees, local government, ongoing construction projects in town and what is offered by our Parks and Recreation Department.
The Town of Greenwich is considered one of the best places to live and retire in
Connecticut. There are a multitude of activities that provide leisure and recreational programs, including the all-day musical festival called the Greenwich Town Party, the prestigious Greenwich Concours d’Elegance car show, the Greenwich International Film Festival and the Greenwich Farmers Market. The annual Greenwich Economic Forum also continues to draw international intellectual talent and the titans of the nance industry.
The Town’s conservative nancial policy is an envy of surrounding communities and remains free of long-term debt. We enjoy Triple-A bond ratings from both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s and we continue to prioritize low taxes to bene t our residents while also working to invest in our Town infrastructure, schools and our magni cent parks, beaches and facilities.
We are the ideal home for residents of all ages. Not only is our scal situation the envy of neighboring towns and cities but we have programs and amenities at our gorgeous parks and beaches for everyone and public safety remains a strong focus.
Last summer, MoneyGeek ranked Greenwich one of the 10 safest small towns in which to live. The study also found that Greenwich has the lowest cost of crime per capita in Connecticut and we will continue to focus on safety through our police department but through safety initiatives like new sidewalks and improvements that make our streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists as well as motorists.
This past year we celebrated a major milestone for our seniors when Greenwich was designated an Age Friendly community by the AARP for all we’ve done to make the town accessible and inclusive to residents of all ages and abilities.
I hope that you will enjoy the exciting and dynamic lifestyle in Greenwich as you settle into your new home here in town.
Fred Camillo, First Selectman, Town of Greenwich
STATE OF THE ARTS
A lively cultural scene satisfies residents’ love of visual and performing arts
After the Civil War, Greenwich’s cultural development paralleled the arrival of its newest residents. The fortunes of the Gilded Age financiers and industrialists who came to town in set the stage for a community of gracious homes and all the civic amenities that would ensure a comfortable community life. Fine art, music, theater and education became part of the rich mixture of attributes that have solidified Greenwich’s reputation as a great place to live.
Close on the heels of New York businessmen who built fine mansions and cottages by the sea were artists, some of whom were destined for fame and fortune themselves. Captivated by the beauty of this town, with its dramatic landscapes by the shore and in the wooded hills of backcountry, they came to paint, and perhaps win the commissions of wealthy residents looking to decorate their walls with
portraits and landscapes that depicted their new surroundings. Among them was a key member of a group of artists who became known as American Impressionists. John Henry Twachtman was primarily a landscape painter, and bought a home in what is now Greenwich backcountry, on Round Hill Road, where he lived with his family from 1890 to 1899. He made many paintings of his own landscape, and brought fellow artists together in the warm weather months at the BUSH HOLLEY HOUSE in Cos Cob, for lessons and painting en plein air. This group, which became known as the COS COB ART COLONY, included other American Impressionists, notably Childe Hassam and Twachtman’s good friend J. Alden Weir. Although Twachtman sold his Greenwich house in 1899, he and his fellow artists returned in summer to the Bush Holley House, After Twachtman’s sudden passing in 1902, the art colony formed its own hometown organization,
the GREENWICH SOCIETY OF ARTISTS (now the Greenwich Art Society, in 1911. This organization held its first exhibition in 1912 at the Bruce Museum, which opened to the public for the first time on that occasion.
In addition to its important provenance, the Greenwich Art Society is the oldest member art organization in Fairfield County. After the decision was made to expand its mission and secure nonprofit status, in 1958 it became a Studio School, providing arts instruction for children and adults. The society has a current enrollment of more than 300 students of all ages, and maintains its own exhibit space on the second floor of the SENIOR ARTS CENTER in the former town hall at 299 Greenwich Avenue. Classes are held on the third floor and, as with the group’s founders, students also take classes en plein air.
BENDHEIM ART GALLERY can also be found at this address. It is the centerpiece
opposite page: Bruce Museum Sculpture Gallery left: Contemporary art on display at Samuel Owen Gallery right: Canvas and artist’s tools
of the Greenwich Arts Council, a dynamic organizations that not only puts together exhibits of new and established artists at its gallery; it is also responsible for many other fine art, literary and music programs, held throughout the year. After hiatus in 2024, the Council’s most visible program will return. Arts to the Avenue will run from May 1 through Memorial Day. With the support of the Greenwich business community, the Arts Council turns Greenwich Avenue into a strolling gallery. Most stores host receptions for the hundreds of visitors who attend to preview the work of local artists. The art selected by the retailers remains in place through Memorial Day, so there is ample time for viewers to experience the “gallery” that downtown Greenwich becomes. Other Arts Council programs are done in conjunction with the Department of Parks and Recreation. At GREENWICH POINT PARK there is kiteflying in April and sand sculpture in July.
Public sculpture that can be seen all over town is a cooperative effort between the parks department and an Arts Council committee. The program, called Art in Public Places, works to maintain and preserve these installations.
Local artists also display their work in late spring, at Binney Park. THE ART SOCIETY OF OLD GREENWICH holds an annual show every year, with this year’s exhibit scheduled for June 1 (rain date June 8). Art space is plentiful here, and one fine art group houses its exhibit space within another of Greenwich’s cultural institutions. FLINN GALLERY, located in the main branch of Greenwich Public Library on West Putnam Avenue, was founded in 1928 by librarian Isabelle Hurlbutt as an exhibition space for local artists. Currently run by a volunteer committee, the gallery installs five or six exhibits each year.
THE BRUCE MUSEUM, Greenwich’s most enduring cultural landmark, sits high on a hill overlooking Greenwich Harbor. After a
planning and construction project that lasted for several years, the museum reopened in Spring 2023, in an expanded, renovated and reimagined structure. In addition to technical improvements that preserve and maintain its collections, the “New Bruce” provides community space, a casual dining option, and flexibility and wherewithal to mount a dozen or more exhibitions of fine art and others with scientific themes each year, fulfilling the original charge of Robert M. Bruce. In 1908, Bruce had deeded his stone clad mansion to the Town of Greenwich, stipulating that it be used as “a natural history, historical, and art museum for the use and benefit of the public.” Cutting-edge exhibitions about scientific topics, and a who’s who of the world of fine art can now be presented in what the art press and others consider a world-class space for examining and learning about these two broad categories. In addition to its exhibits, the museum offers a range of programs for all
left: Greenwich Town Party with headliner Mumford and Sons right: Greenwich Historical Society
ages—from students to seniors.
Greenwich Historical Society is also closely connected to fine art. Part of its headquarters campus is the 1730 Bush-Holley House, the gathering place for the Cos Cob artist colony in the early twentieth century, and a piece of living history that serves as a setting for many of the Society’s programs. Its modern main building, recently expanded and renovated to state-of-the-
RESOURCES
Art Society of Old Greenwich asogct.com
Boys & Girls Club 203-869-3224 bgcg.org
Brant Foundation Art Study Center 203-869-0611 brantfoundation.org
Bruce Museum 203-869-0376 brucemuseum.org
Byram Shubert Library 203-531-0426 greenwichlibrary.org
Choir of Men and Boys 203-869-6600 christchurchgreenwich.org
Cos Cob Library 203-622-6883 greenwichlibrary.org
Flinn Gallery 203-622-7947 flinngallery.com
Grace Notes thegracenotes.com
Greenwich Art Society 203-629-1533 greenwichartsociety.org
Greenwich Arts Council 203-862-6750 greenwichartscouncil.org
Greenwich Choral Society 203-622-5136 greenwichchoralsociety.org
Greenwich Decorative Arts Society greenwichdecorativearts .org
Greenwich Historical Society 203-869-6899 greenwichhistory.org
art standards for preservation of its archives, now houses expanded gallery and library space for displaying and maintaining its historical treasures. In advance of the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026, the Society’s current exhibit through June this year is Greenwich During the Revolutionary War: A Frontier Town on the Front Line, exploring the town’s role in the war for independence. Programs and activities
are planned around this theme, in addition to the Society’s regular activities, which include a children’s summer camp and a lecture series.
A standout of the town’s cultural institutions is GREENWICH LIBRARY, which operates a vast, state-of-the-art main branch, fully renovated and reopened in 2021. The Cos Cob library, one of the library’s two branches, is currently being renovated; an enlarged and reorganized interior with a new community room is scheduled to reopen in June. BYRAM SHUBERT is the public library’s other branch in Greenwich’s southwestern district. The library system also has an independent affiliate, PERROT MEMORIAL LIBRARY in Old Greenwich. Among them, workshops, lectures, author talks, exhibits and concerts comprise an extensive schedule of more than 1,800 offerings for patrons of all ages, throughout the year.
The performing arts have long been a part of Greenwich’s cultural history. Now approaching its centennial in the 2026 season, GREENWICH CHORAL SOCIETY gathers dedicated choristers from Fairfield County and beyond. This group performs locally at GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER as well as auditoriums and concert spaces in town and
Greenwich Int’l Film Festival 203-717-1800 greenwichfilm.org
Greenwich Library 203-622-7900 greenwichlibrary.org
Greenwich Town Party greenwichtownparty.org
Greenwich Pen Women greenwichpenwomen.org
Greenwich Symphony Orchestra 203-869-2664 greenwichsymphony.org
Greenwich Symphony Chamber Players 203-637-4725 greenwichsymphony.org
Melody Men greenwichrma.org
Open Arts Alliance openartsalliance.com
Perrot Library 203-637-1066 perrotlibrary.org
Putnam Cottage 203-869-9697 putnamcottage.org
2nd Congregational Church Youth Choir 203-869-9311 2cc.org
Sound Beach Community Band soundbeachband.org
Greenwich Theatre Company 203-629-5744 greenwichtheatrecompany. org
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Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 203-438-4519 thealdrich.org
Caramoor Center for Music and Arts 914-232-1252 caramoor.org
Curtain Call 203-329-8207 curtaincallinc.com
Katonah Museum of Art 914-232-9555 katonahmuseum.org
Neuberger Museum 914-251-6100 neuberger.org
Orchestra LUMOS (formerly Stamford Symphony) 203-325-1407 orchestralumos.org
The Palace Theatre 203-325-4466 palacestamford.org
Performing Arts Center at SUNY Purchase 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
Stepping Stones Museum for Children 203-899-0606 steppingstonesmuseum.org
The Capitol Theatre 914-937-4126 thecapitoltheatre.com
Quick Center 203-254-4010 quickcenter.fairfield.edu
Ridgefield Playhouse 203-438-5795 ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Shakespeare on the Sound 203-299-1300 shakespeareonthe sound.org
Home Sweet Home exhibit at the Flynn Gallery
nearby. In addition to a holiday concert, the group performs a repertoire of classical as well as modern works. Members of the chorus come from all walks of life—business, finance, law, education, homemaking—and have a passion for vocal musical expression that they all share. Other local ensembles include the CHOIR OF MEN AND BOYS, founded by Christ Church Greenwich’s legendary organist and choirmaster Claude Means in 1934, and the CHANCEL CHOIR of the Second Congregational Church. Melody Men is sponsored by the GREENWICH RETIRED MEN’S ASSOCIATION, and Grace Notes is a women’s singing group founded by Junior League of Greenwich.
GREENWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA was founded in 1940; its concert programs are offered on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons, at the PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL
The concert season runs from September through May, with conductor Stuart Malina; the program for May 31 and June 1 includes the Choral portion of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, in conjunction with the Greenwich Choral Society. THE CHAMBER PLAYERS of the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra, now in its 53rd season, has used several different venues for its performances. This season’s programs are offered on Sunday afternoons at the First Congregational Church of Old Greenwich, and on Monday evenings at the GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S VANDERBILT EDUCATION CENTER
There are also local options for theatergoers and those looking to perform onstage. Curtain Call is a well-established theater company next door in Stamford. The group schedules several new and established plays each year. Among this season’s offerings are A Few Good Men, Anything Goes, and an award-winning new
play, A Jukebox for the Algonquin. Another arts and theater education program is the OPEN ARTS ALLIANCE, now with space at 299 Greenwich Avenue, having recently moved from Cos Cob. The organization has taken as its mission to make art, music, theater and dance accessible to students ages 6 to 18, families, and senior citizens who have Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The OAA puts on multiple productions each season, kicking off this spring with Beetlejuice. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH also offers a regular theater program with performances in town.
There is art, music, and a variety of cultural events going on almost daily in Greenwich and throughout Fairfield County. For comprehensive, day-by-day event listings, visit the website of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, culturalalliancefc.org and click FC BUZZ EVENTS.
Bruce Museum
GIVING POWER
Many residents plan their social calendars around philanthropic events
Amajor part of the town’s civic and social life, Greenwich’s cultural, educational and health-oriented organizations continue to thrive through the generous financial support of those who live here. Each year, particularly in spring and fall, residents can find many ways to help sustain a local cause—and have some fun. Golf tournaments, fashion shows, and glittery galas dot the calendar with opportunities for giving back while enjoying time with friends and colleagues.
The gifts of Robert M. Bruce of a mansion and park in his name have endured since his bequest in 1908, evolving with the growth of the town. THE BRUCE MUSEUM, recently renovated
to world-class museum standards, continues to operate as a showcase for exhibitions of fine art and natural science, along with numerous public programs; an annual spring gala helps to continue this effort. Another organization with century-long roots, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH is currently renovating and expanding its downtown headquarters on Horseneck Lane, adding a new gymnasium and additional rooms for other club activities.
This year’s gala to support the club, its summer venue, Camp Simmons on Lake Avenue, and the hundreds of children it serves will be held in the fall at Belle Haven Club.
When it reached its 100th anniversary last year, the Greenwich Association of
Realtors celebrated with a gala at the Bruce Museum and initiated a new platform for its philanthropic activity for the next century. On this occasion, GAR announced the formalization of it fundraising efforts with the creation of the GREENWICH ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Having raised a six-figure amount in its first year, the foundation will continue to support many local organizations, including UNITED WAY, KIDS IN CRISIS, and ABILIS. This year the foundation will also launch a program whereby eligible community organizations will have an opportunity to submit project proposals for a chance to earn a sizable grant to assist with their efforts.
above: Auction excitement at the Red Cross’s annual fundraiser, the Red and White Ball
above: Greenwich United Way 90th Anniversary below: Bruce Museum All That Glitters Gala and AfterGlow Gala
Local venues shine with festive décor and beautifully dressed attendees in the spring and fall, as organizations host their annual gala events. The New York metro chapter of AMERICAN RED CROSS, which includes Greenwich, holds it always sold-out Red & White Ball this year in April at Riverside Yacht Club, where it honors outstanding community members. In May ABILIS holds its gala at Greenwich Country Club, which is also the site for GREENWICH HOSPITAL’s annual event in September, furthering it “Arc of Care” theme. Also in the fall at Belle Haven Club is GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY’s History in the Making Award Dinner, which this year honors Debra Mecky, the Society’s executive director and CEO, for her 30-plus years of leadership.
The ladies who lunch in town have their opportunities to enjoy time together for a cause, starting with UNITED WAY’s Sole Sisters Luncheon in April as well as the Historical Society’s Spring Fete Designer Luncheon in May, featuring global lifestyle and design icon Aerin Lauder in conversation with Stellene Volandes, editor in chief of Town & Country Magazine at Round Hill Club. And along with its numerous other fundraising initiatives, BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE will hold its annual luncheon and fashion show in the fall.
When warm weather arrives, many events move outdoors. Sponsor-donors raise funds with 5K runs and walks, as well as golf tournaments held at many of the local private courses. Other fresh-air activities include GREENWICH TOWN PARTY, and GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER’s Gardeners Market and Grandi ora tour of some spectacular local gardens. The Fair eld County chapter of SWIM ACROSS AMERICA conducts its open water swim, and at Greenwich Point Park, GREENWICH POINT CONSERVANCY holds its very popular annual Beach Ball. Others dedicated to preserving the town’s natural beauty put an evening at GREENWICH LAND TRUST’s Farmstead on their social calendars.
Local equestrians and dog lovers also have their events, with GREENWICH RIDING TRAILS ASSOCIATION’s 103rd horse show and luncheon in June; on the same weekend, GREENWICH KENNEL CLUB, ve years away from its own centennial, holds its annual dog show.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
APRIL
Alliance Francaise, Focus on French Cinema (4/24-5/3)
American Red Cross, Red & White Ball
Riverside Yacht Club (4/26)
[Breast Cancer Alliance Teen Fashion Show @Richard’s not yet listed]
Make A Wish, “Evening of Wishes” Gala Mohegan Sun (4/20)
United Way, Sole Sisters Luncheon GCC (4/24)
MAY
Abilis, “Spring for Abilis” GCC (5/17)
Alzheimer’s Association, CT Chapter
Delamar Hotel (5/2)
Breast Cancer Alliance 5K (5/4)
Bruce Museum Gala, Embrace the Magic (5/10)
Greenwich Arts Council
Art to the Avenue (5/1-5/26)
Greenwich Botanical Center
May Gardener’s Market (5/3)
Greenwich Historical Society Spring Fete Designer Luncheon Round Hill Club (5/15)
Greenwich Land Trust Evening at the Farmstead (5/30)
Greenwich Town Party (5/24)
JUNE
Greenwich Botanical Center Grandiflora Garden Tour (6/7)
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
Annual Golf Outing
GRTA 103rd Greenwich Horse Show & Luncheon (6/8)
Greenwich Kennel Club Dog Show (6/7)
JULY
Fourth of July Fireworks
Greenwich Arts Council Sand Blast Greenwich Point (7/29)
Greenwich Point Conservancy Beach Ball (7/12)
Greenwich Sidewalk Sales (7/9-7/12)
SEPTEMBER
Adopt-a-Dog, Puttin’ on the Dog Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich
Annual Benefit, Belle Haven Club (9/5)
Greenwich Hospital Benefit , Arc of Care Campaign GCC (9/26)
OCTOBER
Breast Cancer Alliance Luncheon & Fashion Show
Greenwich Historical Society History in the Making Awards Dinner Belle Haven Club (10/16)
NOVEMBER
[NB: GRTA Silver Horse Ball is Biannual, none this year]
Women’s Club of Greenwich Holiday Boutique Silver Horse Ball (11/16)
Women’s Club of Greenwich, Holiday Boutique (11/17 & 11/18)
Greenwich nonprofits are known for signature fundraisers held throughout the year. Not every event has been confirmed as of press time, so please check each organization’s website for the most current information. Dates and events are subject to change.
above: First Selectman Fred Camillo with Stacey Loh and Bryan Tunney, celebrating GAR’s 100th anniversary.
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SHOPPING SPREE
A world-class retail space, Greenwich is home to luxury brands and unique finds
With a mix of chicb outiques, international brands, top services and restaurants, Greenwich is the ultimate retail destination.
Greenwich has always attracted sophisticated and influential individuals who want to live and work here. Close to New York but with its own appeal, it has been a magnet for businesses catering to this demographic. Retailers, restaurateurs, and service businesses that have locations in New York and other major cities know the value of an address on Greenwich Avenue, our town’s central shopping street that some consider the Rodeo Drive of the East. The one mile stretch that runs from Putnam Avenue—the historic Post Road—to the town’s main railroad station, is lined with the world’s most prestigious brands. Shoppers will find
premium merchandise, fine and casual dining, and an array of venues for health, beauty, and fitness services that rival the offerings of cities, housed in landmark buildings and beautifully appointed storefronts.
Fashion businesses have formed the heart of this district from its earliest days. A current map will show independent boutiques as well as satellite shops for regional, national, and international brands, in addition to the highend department stores that have anchored here for decades. There are plenty of choices for shoppers in every demographic, fashion preference, and price point. This variety also acknowledges the simple fact that Greenwich life is multi-faceted; it has waterfront and beach, backcountry estates, neighborhoods with a small-town feel, and residents from around the globe.
RICHARDS has been a popular men’s haberdasher and a presence on the Avenue since early in the twentieth century. It evolved in the 1940s with its next owner, the late Eddie Schacter, as a premium menswear retailer.
Then, as part of the MITCHELL STORES family for the past thirty years, the store sealed its reputation as a luxury clothier for women and men. Known for its exceptional service and complimentary alterations, Richards enhances its retail ambiance with constant refresh of floor displays with up-to-the-minute looks by its dedicated team of buyers, as well as perks such as a coffee bar and lounge area for customers as well as coveted complimentary parking.
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE arrived in Greenwich in 1937, another anchor retailer for the Avenue. This celebrated brand has expanded in the past several years to a three-store complex, the
opposite page: Betteridge has been selling fine jewelry and watches for more than 125 years left: Anne Fontaine women’s fashion from Paris right: Chic accessories and a crystal chandelier grace the new ABC Carpet & Home on Greenwich Avenue.
Saks Shops at Greenwich. Its original high-style approach endures, with an ample and everevolving inventory of the latest designs from the best names in couture. Just around the corner on Elm Steet is 10022-SHOE, which refers to the zip code of Saks’ flagship Manhattan store; it keeps a comprehensive inventory of the best in designer footwear. BARNEYS AT SAKS is a 14,000 square foot space next to the main store, with men’s shoes and accessories on the first floor and women’s apparel on the second level. Fashion is a widely segmented business, but Greenwich Avenue’s retail strength can support a variety of viewpoints and price points. A spot on the Avenue and its adjoining streets has become a busy and profitable location for highly individualized boutiques as well as successful storefronts for popular brand names. Recently, OLIVE & BETTE’s opened behind the Avenue on Mason Street. Its proven success in Manhattan and a curated selection of LA and NY brands have made it a popular new destination, in person or online. Also joining the list of unique shops for clothing, accessories and gifts with lots of inventory from European sources is ORIGINALS (previously located
in Old Greenwich). AERIE has been a wildly popular brand with teen customers looking for casual wear, as has BA&SH, an international brand featuring Paris chic for women. For a California take on everyday style, there’s THE WESTSIDE. And for those who have always appreciated floral femininity, a twenty-first century refresh of the Laura Ashley look can be found at LOVE SHACK FANCY
Other customers shop for additions to their casual wardrobe. For the hip urbanist, ARITIZIA, RAG & BONE, and FRAME put an individualized look together with their always fresh new pieces. VERONICA BEARD—founded by two sisters-in-law married to brothers—is a name fashionistas recognize. And even as tastes change and styles diversify, ANNE FONTAINE holds the solution to the perennial search for that perfect white shirt; with its Paris provenance, it also offers other chic components to create a great ensemble. The internationally recognized designer CYNTHIA ROWLEY continues to show her sporty and pretty looks on the Avenue, while FAHERTY offers clothing with a beachy vibe, for men, women and children. RODD AND GUNN is a
New Zealand-based maker of sporty menswear that is both fashionable and durable. In our northern climate and in many of the places that Greenwich residents frequent, sweater weather is an almost year-round reality, making JENNI KAYNE’s cozy cashmeres a must-have. ZARA and CLUB MONACO are both global brands that offer wardrobe basics. And colorful wardrobe enhancers to put some fun in everyday wear can be found at PINKY of Greenwich. For the preppies and preppies-at-heart, VINEYARD VINES, founded by Greenwich natives, has all the elements to complete this timeless look. Likewise, LILY PULITZER has been dressing customers with bright and easy clothing that is perfect for all the great vacation places. As a source sophisticated swimwear with a European provenance, resort shoppers frequent VILEBREQUIN. Finally, for the classics, J.MCLAUGHLIN and GREAT STUFF are reliable shops for clothes with confident elegance. Special occasions sometimes require a unique, completely personalized garment, and bespoke gowns and party wear are another offering, just off the Avenue. Late in 2022,
CLAIBORNE SWANSON FRANK; ANDREA CARSON
left: ASHA Salmon Fernanda Top right: In Old Greenwich, Too Sparrows stocks a fresh mix of on-trend apparel and gifts
WEILU FRESOLONE opened an atelier on Elm Street for her handmade, original designs for bridal gowns and formal wear. KATIE FONG has had her shop, around the corner on Lewis Street, for more than seven years. She offers her custom designs for bridal and formal gowns and dresses, as well as artisan-made accessories to complement her fashions. Both designers have developed followings for their unique and truly glamorous creations.
Fine jewelry is the ultimate accessory, and the Avenue’s midsection features a cluster of luxury jewelers, with inventory that includes world-class watches, gemstones of the highest quality, iconic bespoke designs and exquisite estate treasures. A recent arrival, LUGANO DIAMONDS has brought its expertise and stellar reputation to a shopping street that has its own jewelry district. This firm joins BETTERIDGE JEWELERS, a business with a century of Greenwich history; the sole satellite of Boston’s venerable SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW in the landmark Putnam Trust building; Manfredi Jewels, another glittering long-term Avenue business; and a handsome branch of TIFFANY & CO. Just around the corner from this group is Ali Gargano, with her own bespoke offerings at SERPENTINE JEWELS, as well as STEVEN FOX Jewelry on Lewis Street, with estate, custom, and the founder’s own individually designed creations. These jewelers keep company with other widely recognized luxury brands, including HERMES, with its topof-the-line accessories and world-class leather goods. With a golden anniversary just around the corner in 2026, APPLE knows the value of its large space on the Avenue, manned with its knowledgeable staff and full product line for navigating our tech-dependent world.
Accessories and shoes can refresh the look of a favorite ensemble or complete a new outfit. In addition to many essential wardrobe elements, ALICE + OLIVIA offer accessories to pull a look together, and SHOES N’ MORE have a large inventory from which to choose a perfect pair. For fun jewelry GORJANA offers affordable pieces for all occasions. ASHA BY ADM founder Ashley McCormick also has a fine array of unique clothing and jewelry designs; her Little Asha line of necklaces, earrings and bracelets provides plentiful
choices for young fans for their first jewelry boxes. Lingerie, loungewear and sleepwear are necessary parts of every wardrobe, and PETTICOAT LANE is a local specialist. For eyewear, WARBY PARKER has a shop on the Avenue to find the perfect style of specs or shades at its famously attractive price points. Every customer appreciates a good deal, and consignment shops have found a home in Greenwich. THE REAL REAL and CONSIGNED DESIGNS buy and sell high quality designer goods; these are the places to find a coveted designer handbag or pair of iconic shoes from a top designer, or to consign your own perfectly preserved styles to make room in your closet for new things. In addition to traditional consignment, CODOGIRL also offers the service of refashioning—transforming great vintage pieces into a current and unique fashion item. The main thoroughfares of its various neighborhoods have become commercial satellites to the Avenue in central Greenwich, and are magnets for shops and restaurants that often parallel that district’s energy and spirit. Stylish shops for clothing and accessories such as FRED AND LILY and TOO SPARROWS in Old Greenwich embody the fun of independent boutiques. In Cos Cob, fine jewelry artisan Daniela Fischer has opened her shop, JEWELS BY DANIELA, to showcase her unique blend of inspiration from nature with the highest quality precious metals and gemstones. And the DIY impulse is now being satisfied by MAKEMODERN also in Cos Cob, where customers— adults and children—are able to learn and improve their skills in sewing, crafting, and other arts.
Greenwich is a family town, and clothes and toys for the littlest residents can be found here, too. A recent arrival in children’s wear is PETITE MAISON KIDS, featuring luxury European brands; inventory includes matching outfits for siblings, and Mommy and me pairings. This shop joins a grouping of retailers catering to the town’s many young families and doting grandparents. For children’s clothing, shoes, toys, and equipment, PICCOLINA SHOP and JACADI PARIS are two popular destinations. LITTLE ERIC offers expert fitting for children’s shoes, and draws customers from town and beyond for this much appreciated
Sidewalk Sales
Greenwich has become so well known as a retail powerhouse that its premier annual event is not just for locals—it’s a travel destination. This year, the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale kicks off the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce’s second century with racks of highly desirable merchandise at nicely discounted prices that attract thousands of shoppers from the tri-state area. With dozens of stores participating, the odds are good that a sale shopper will find something—or many somethings—to take home. It’s not unusual, in anticipation of the fresh merchandise that appears on the sale racks each day, for shoppers to book rooms at nearby hotels and reservations for great eating spots around town, staying over so as not to overlook any of the fabulous finds on offer.
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service. FUNKY MONKEY on the Avenue and SMART KIDS TOYS on Elm Street are great destinations for fun and educational gifts, toys and books. WHIMSIES DOLLHOUSE SHOP has an amazing range of miniature houses and mansions, and a comprehensive inventory of furnishings and accessories to satisfy the decorating needs of young girls with a “starter” dollhouse, as well as devoted collectors. Proprietor Susie Vallon, who moved from one shop on Lewis to another, larger space a few doors down over the past two decades, can help with custom designs and even electrification of these tiny treasures.
Greenwich residents prioritize health and fitness, and numerous retailers and service businesses cater to these needs. THREADS & TREADS have supplied running shoes to locals for years, and ATHLETA and LULULEMON carry the clothing for nearly every workout and sport. Demand continues to grow, as new techniques and regimens join established fitness services
and popular gyms and workout studios. SAGE + SOUND is about to open a studio on East Putnam, and other wellness environments include HUSH in Glenville, with a variety of new therapies and practices for a workout routine; THE WELL, a studio offering an infrared sauna in Old Greenwich; and LYMBR in Cos Cob, which provides customized stretch sessions. These join other popular gyms and studios including EQUINOX, FORME BARRE FITNESS, PURE BARRE, SLT, and SOUL CYCLE. Other recent and popular additions to the fitness menu are CLUB SWEAT in Old Greenwich, and COUNTDOWN FITNESS and Greenwich BARRE FITNESS on the Avenue. For something different, CRUSH TABLE TENNIS on Field Point Road offers yet another option for exercise and fun.
A wide selection of beauty products can be found at BLUE MERCURY and SEPHORA on the Avenue. The minimalist surroundings at AESOP provide a calming backdrop for the
Australian company’s collection of skin, body and hair products. LE LABO offers its line of custom-blended scents from natural sources around the world, for perfume and grooming gels, creams, and lotions in a unique setting that reflects the apothecary tradition.
A shopping trip on Greenwich Avenue offers the opportunity for some quality time with friends at one of dozens of eateries , or some “me” time at one of the town’s many hair and beauty salons. MAISON D’ALEXANDRE, PAOLO LANFREDI, CHRISTOPHER NOLAND and The COLOR CAFÉ are just four names among many pampering opportunities to complete an enjoyable shopping day. Another way to close out the day is to find the company of a good book; DIANE’S BOOKS has been a reader’s destination, just off the Avenue, for years.
Adding to the town’s literary offerings, ATHENA BOOKS in Old Greenwich is another great stop to acquire a bestseller, a fun beach read, or an intriguing bookseller’s recommendation.
above: Wellness spas and fitness clubs are another attraction in central Greenwich
HOME STYLE
With a wealth of design help in town, feathering your nest has become hyperlocal.
If you’ve just moved to Greenwich or are contemplating a refresh for your home, the answers for all your decorating and design questions are practically at your fingertips. Many retailers of premium quality home goods, architects, home builders, and landscape and interior designers have moved their offices and shops to Central Greenwich over the past two decades. Both homeowners and professionals in the business can find an abundance of goods and know-how in a walkable group of streets centered at the intersection of Putnam and
Greenwich Avenues and radiating out to smaller side streets and a few prominent spots on the Avenue itself. This cluster of shops, showrooms and ateliers has become recognized as our town’s own Design District. The latest major home furnishings retailer to arrive in town is ABC CARPET & HOME.
This Manhattan favorite has opened a two-story 12,500-square foot showroom on Greenwich Avenue with plenty of space for furniture, rugs, lighting home acceesories and more. A new arrival around the corner on Putnam Avenue is ARHAUS, a national
retailer that continues to grow with its goal of marketing sustainably sourced luxury furniture and accessories, gathering inventory from a well-curated group of manufacturers within the U.S. and around the world. The new showroom offers products arranged in room settings and offers complimentary design services. Arhaus joins other major retailers such as RH, which moved into the former Greenwich Post Office at the intersection of the Avenue and Arch Street in 2014, to create a dramatic showcase for its home furnishings. The brand has expanded
left: Expertly styled vignettes show off Oomph’s commitment to color. right: Ornare Panels in the Timeless Collection kitchen allow for air circulation and transparency.
its presence in town with RH BABY & CHILD and RH TEEN just north of the main store.
Other luxury names for high-design furniture and accent pieces claim space in this home goods neighborhood. Modernists have long frequented HERMAN MILLER on the Avenue for iconic contemporary pieces. On Putnam, the French firm ROCHE BOBOIS and LUCENTI’S multiple Italian brands join custom designer furnishings sold at ROOM and at architect Louise Brooks’ OOMPH showrooms; all are just doors apart to make shopping convenient.
To address designs and renovations for the kitchen and bath—a home’s most-renovated rooms—and other spaces that need custom fitted furnishings, German cabinetmaker LEICHT and the Sao Paulo firm ORNARE offer beautiful selections. For high-end plumbing fixtures, WATERWORKS is a designer’s choice for fixtures and fittings, as well as tile and stone.
VISUAL COMFORT provides an encyclopedic array of designer lighting for every room; for walls, both UK manufacturers LITTLE GREEN and FARROW & BALL have full spectrums of premium quality paints, as well as books of beautiful wallpaper designs to fit any living space. For shades, blinds, and other contemporary window treatments, THE SHADE STORE has had a busy branch on Putnam for several years. For bedroom basics, three premium mattress brands—HASTENS, DUXIANA, and NATUREPEDIC—include their brands in the Putnam lineup of shops. To dress them all in the finest bedding, a great selection of linens is also available. BOLL & BRANCH specializes in organic textiles, and HOME BOUTIQUE and the aptly named LYNNENS also offer their own distinctive patterns and styles. ROLLER RABBIT, known for its chic pajamas in a variety of patterns and colors, also offers an equally colorful
home linen line. Often the details—cushions, throws, accent furniture pieces and other accessories—are the ingredients of a simple refresh, changing out old styles for new. Other times they are a finishing note that completes a project. For these, HUDSON GRACE and HOAGLAND’S on the Avenue, MONC XIII on Lewis Street, and an always changing assortment of accessories farther west on Putnam at ANTHROPOLOGIE, all offer distinctive decorative elements.
Other home details are more specific. For a musical family, the finishing touch might be a classic instrument; STEINWAY & SONS has moved its elegant showroom to Putnam Avenue on the Greenwich border. The highest quality crystal for the dining room and the bar can be found at BACCARAT on the Avenue. Many designers and home furnishings retailers also offer high quality art for the walls, and serious art lovers will want to explore
left: Biagio Lucent right: Samuel Owen Gallery
BOB CAPAZZO; ANDREA CARSON
RESOURCES
CENTRAL GREENWICH
CLOTHING, BEAUTY AND ACCESSORIES
Aerie
195 Greenwich Avenue ae.com
Aesop
346 Greenwich Ave. aesop.com
Alice and Olivia
335 Greenwich Ave. aliceandolivia.com
Anne Fontaine 234 Greenwich Ave. annefontaine.com
Anthropologie
480 W. Putnam Ave. anthropologie.com
Athleta
350 Greenwich Ave. athleta.com
Aritzia
165 Greenwich Ave. aritzia.com
ba&sh
353 Greenwich Ave. ba-sh.com
Blankenship Dry Goods 16 Greenwich Ave. blankenshipdrygoods.com
Bluemercury
254 Greenwich Ave. bluemercury.com
Bonobos 53 Greenwich Ave. bonobos.com
Club Monaco
173 Greenwich Ave. clubmonaco.com
CODO Girl
264 Greenwich Ave. rhbabyandchild.com
Consigned Designs
55 Lewis St. codogirl.com
Cynthia Rowley 315 Greenwich Avenue cynthiarowley.com
Express Edit
181 Greenwich Avenue. stores.express.com
Faherty
120 Greenwich Ave. stores.fahertybrand.com
Frame
250 Greenwich Ave. frame-store.com
Great Stuff 321 Greenwich Ave. greatstuffny.com
Hermès 289 Greenwich Ave. hermes.com
Intermix
325 Greenwich Ave. intermixonline.com
J. Crew
126 Greenwich Ave. jcrew.com
J. McLaughlin 55 East Putnam Ave. jmclaughlin.com
Jacadi 22 Greenwich Ave. jacadi.us
Jenni Kayne 271 Greenwich Ave. jennikayne.com
Katie Fong 60 Lewis St. katiefong.com
Lilly Pulitzer 92 Greenwich Ave. lillypulitzer.com
Le Labo 276 Greenwich Ave. lelabofragrances.com
Little Eric of Greenwich 15 E. Elm St. facebook.com/ LittleEricGreenwich
LoveShackFancy 113 Greenwich Ave, loveshackfancy.com
Lululemon Athletica 151 Greenwich Ave. lululemon.com
OGGI 5 365 Greenwich Ave. oggi5.com
Oliver Peoples 236 Greenwich Ave. oliverpeoples.com
Peserico
279 Greenwich Ave. peserico.it
Petite Maison Kids 71 Greenwich Ave. jewelsbydaniela.com
Petticoat Lane 347 Greenwich Ave. petticoat-lane.com
The Piccolina Shop 82 Greenwich Ave. thepiccolinashop.com
Pinky 71 Church St. pinkyofgreenwich.com
Pologeorgis 29 Lewis St. pologeorgis.com
Rag & Bone 244 Greenwich Ave. rag-bone.com
The Real Real
256 Greenwich Ave. therealreal.com
Richards 359 Greenwich Ave. richards.mitchellstores.com
Roller Rabbit 103 Greenwich Ave. rollerrabbit.com
Rodd & Gunn
354 Greenwich Ave. roddandgunn.com
Saks Fifth Avenue/ The Saks Shops at Greenwich 200 & 205 Greenwich Ave. 20 East Elm St. saksfifthavenue.com
Sephora 75 Greenwich Ave. sephora.com
Shoes ‘n’ More 251 Greenwich Ave. shoesnmore.com
Stubbs & Wootton 371 Greenwich Ave. stubbsandwootton.com
the westside 117 Greenwich Avenue thewestsideshop.com
Threads & Treads 17 East Putnam Ave. threadsandtreads.com
Tory Burch
255 Greenwich Ave. toryburch.com
TUMI
289 Greenwich Ave. tumi.com
Todd Snyder 321 Greenwich Ave. toddsnyder.com
Unsubscribed 163 Greenwich Ave. unsubscribed.com
Velvet by Graham & Spencer 271 Greenwich Ave. velvet-tees.com
Veronica Beard 252 Greenwich Ave. veronicabeard.com
Vilebrequin 200 Greenwich Ave. vilebrequin.com
Vince 161 Greenwich Ave. vince.com
Vineyard Vines 145 Greenwich Ave. vineyardvines.com
Warby Parker 344 Greenwich Ave. warbyparker.com
Weilu Frisolone 37 East Elm Street weilufresolone.com
Zara 225 Greenwich Ave. zara.com
JEWELRY
ASHA by ADM 409 Greenwich Ave. ashabyadm.com
Betteridge 239 Greenwich Ave. betteridge.com
Gas Bijoux 18 Greenwich Ave. gasbijoux.com
Gorjana 160 Greenwich Ave. gorjana.com
Jewels by Daniela 261 East Putnam Avenue. jewelsbydaniela.com
JL Rocks 5 Riverside Lane jlrocks.com
Lugano Diamonds 240 Greenwich Avenue. luganodiamonds.com
Manfredi Jewels 121 Greenwich Ave. manfredijewels.com
Serpentine Jewels by appointment serpentinejewels.com
Shreve Crump & Low 125 Greenwich Ave. shrevecrumpandlow.com
Simon Teakle Jewelry 4 Grigg St. simonteakle.com
Steven Fox Jewelry 8 Lewis St. stevenfoxjewelry.com
Tiffany & Co. 140 Greenwich Ave. tiffany.com
HOME DÉCOR, DESIGN, BOOKS, TOYS AND GIFTS
ABC Carpet & Home 181 Greenwich Avenue abchome.com
Baccarat 238 Greenwich Ave. baccarat.com
Boll & Branch 169 Greenwich Ave. bollandbranch.com
Christopher Peacock Cabinetry 2 Dearfield Dr. peacockhome.com
Diane’s Books 8 Grigg St. A dianesbooks.com
Farrow & Ball 32 East Putnam Ave. farrow-ball.com
Funky Monkey 86 Greenwich Ave. funkymonkey.toys
Gilles Clement Design 120 E. Putnam Ave. gclementdesigns.com
Grayson De Vere 88 Greenwich Ave graysondevere.com
Greenwich Orchids 106 Mason Street greenwichorchids.com
HabitatGreenwich 234 E. Putnam Avenue habitatgreenwich.com
Hästens 21-23 E. Putnam Ave. hastens.com
Herman Miller 348 Greenwich Ave. store.hermanmiller.com
Hoagland’s of Greenwich 175 Greenwich Ave. hoaglands.com
Home Boutique of Greenwich 14 Lewis St. homeboutique.com
Jillian Hayes Gallery 405 Greenwich Ave. hayesgallery.com
Leicht Greenwich Kitchens 11 E. Putnam Ave. leichtgreenwich.com
Lucenti 124 East Putnam Ave. lucentiinteriors.com
Lynnens 278 Greenwich Ave. lynnens.com
McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center 48 Arch St. mcardles.com
McGrath II 44 West Putnam Ave. mcgrath2.com
Modiani Kitchens 60 Greenwich Ave. modianikitchens.com
Monc XIII 5 Lewis Ct. monc13.com
Naturepedic 79 E. Putnam Ave. naturepedic.com
Navy Lobster 58 William St. Instagram: @navy_lobster
Oomph 21 West Putnam Ave. oomphhome.com
Patrick Mele 60 William St. patrickmele.com
clockwise from left: Finding balance at a local yoga studio • Waterworks is the area’s go-to shop for luxe bath and kitchen fittings and fixtures • chic finds at Patrick Mele • mini sculpture dispay
RESOURCES
RH Greenwich
310 Greenwich Ave. rh.com
RH Baby & Child/ RH Teen 264 Greenwich Ave. rhbabyandchild.com
Room 36 East Putnam Ave. roomonline.com
Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses 437 North St. sambridge.com
SM Home
135 E. Putnam Ave. sandramorganinteriors.com
Sarah Blank Design Studio
19 West Putnam Ave. sarahblankdesignstudio.com
Smart Kids Toys 17 East Elm Street sktoys.com
Splurge
39 Lewis St. splurgegifts.com
Steinway & Sons 72 Greenwich Ave. steinwayct.com
The Shade Store 48 West Putnam Ave. theshadestore.com
The Tailored Home 2 Greenwich Ave. thetailoredhomect.com
Tiger Lily’s 154 Prospect St. tigerlilysgreenwich.com
Visual Comfort & Co. 21 West Putnam Ave. circalighting.com
Waterworks 23 West Putnam Ave. waterworks.com
Winston Flowers
382 Greenwich Ave. winstonflowers.com
FITNESS
Club Sweat
1345 E. Putnam Ave. club-sweat.com
Combine Training 469 W. Putnam Ave. combinetrainingct.com
Countdown Fitness 409 Greenwich Ave. countdownfit.com
Equinox Greenwich 16 Old Track Road equinox.com
Forme Barre Fitness 141 W. Putnam Ave. formebarre.com
Greenwich Barre Studio 109 Greenwich Ave. greenwichbarrestudio.com
Pure Barre 280 Railroad Ave. purebarre.com
SLT 134 E. Putnam Ave. sltnyc.com
SoulCycle 266 Mason Street soul-cycle.com
YMCA
50 East Putnam Ave. greenwichymca.org
YWCA
259 East Putnam Ave. ywcagreenwich.org
BEAUTY SALON/SPA
Angela Cosmai Salon 289 Greenwich Ave. angelacosmai.com
Cave 401 Greenwich Ave. cave.club
Celia B. Skin Care 181 Greenwich Ave. celiabskincare.com
Christopher Noland Salon & Beauty Spa 124 Greenwich Ave. christophernoland.com
The Color Café 23 Benedict Place colorcafestudio.com
Davis Feliz Salon 2 Lewis Ct. davisfelizsalon.com
GlamBlow 18 Lewis St. glam-blow.com
Hush 6 Glenville Street hausofhush.com
Jaafar Tazi
Hair Salon 149 Greenwich Ave. jaafartazi.com
Maison D’Alexandre 33 Lewis St. maisondalexandre.com
Paulo Lanfredi Salon 401 Greenwich Ave. paulolanfredi.com
Warren Tricomi Salon 1 E. Putnam Ave. warrentricomi.com
The Well 177 Sound Beach Avenue thewellgreenwich.com
BANKSVILLE
Picali Fine Jewelry 1066 North Street picali-designs.business.site
BYRAM
The Marketplace by fofie & Mia 248 Mill Street fofiemia.com
COS COB
Beam & Barre
241 E. Putnam Ave. beamandbarre.com
Do’s by Christopher Noland 395 E. Putnam Ave. doshair.com
La Brosse Dry Bar 217 E. Putnam Ave. labrossedrybar.com
Lymbr 291 E. Putnam Ave. belymbr.com
Jewels by Daniela 261 East Putnam Avenue. jewelsbydaniela.com
Make-Modern 220 East Putnam Avenue. make-modern.com
Marietta C. 436 E. Putnam Ave. mariettac.com
Family Functional Fitness
205 E. Putnam Ave. familyfunctional fitness.com
Trovare Home 245 East Putnam Ave. trovarehomedesign.com
OLD GREENWICH
Anna Banana 248 Sound Beach Ave.
Athena Books 228 Sound Beach Avenue bookshop.org
Back 40 Mercantile 264 Sound Beach Ave. back40mercantile.com
Bennett Jewelers 254 Sound Beach Ave. bennettjewelers oldgreenwich.com
Claudette 177 Sound Beach Ave. claudettestyles.com
Elivate Med Spa 1455 E. Putnam Avenue elivatemedspa.com
Fred 236 Sound Beach Ave. thefredshop.com
Housewarmings 264 Sound Beach Ave. housewarmingsct.com
Images of Old Greenwich 202 Sound Beach Ave. imagescenter.com
Lily 250 Sound Beach Ave. lilyoldgreenwich.com
No. 299
257 Sound Beach Ave. no-299-ct.myshopify.com
Originals
261 Sound Beach Ave. originalslifestyle.com
Something Special Florist 212 Sound Beach Ave.
Greenwich’s local galleries, which highlight a wide variety of fine artists in exhibitions throughout the year; HEATHER GAUDIO FINE ART, SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY, and CAVALIER EBANKS GALLERIES (in Hoagland’s) are all on the Avenue. For flowers and plants to dress interiors and outdoor spaces, WINSTON FLOWERS and GREENWICH ORCHIDS can capably provide live accents for the home. For plants and landscape material and services, McArdles FLORIST AND GARDEN CENTER and SAM BRIDGE NURSERY & GREENHOUSES have kept their reputations with homeowners in Greenwich and beyond for generations. While the quantity of home goods to be found or custom-ordered from Greenwich shops is almost endless, the decision making for any home project can also be a bit daunting. Some retailers will provide in-house design help, and there is also the option of selecting an independent design professional to help Many designers have seen the advantage of creating a showcase for their work within the town’s local and busy hive of design resources. Along Putnam, down the Avenue, and tucked away on adjoining side streets are the ateliers and retail shops of some of the area’s generous pool of talented and respected interior designers. Many have completed work for national and international projects, in addition to their local clients. Storefront settings are often arranged in vignettes that are a three-dimensional, in-person example of their work and aesthetic. Along East and West Putnam are the design studios of GILES CLEMENT, Sandra Morgan’s SM HOME, and SARAH BLANK DESIGN STUDIO; farther east on Putnam in Cos Cob are Pam Frisoli’s team at TROVARE HOME DESIGN and Kim Caravella’s HABITAT GREENWICH. Putnam Avenue’s cachet continues to lengthen, with LINDA HOFFMAN INTERIORS in Riverside. On Greenwich Avenue are THE TAILORED HOME and GRAYSON DE VERE; PATRICK MELE is on William Street. At TIGER LILY’S on Field Point Road customers will find an encyclopedic collection of designer fabrics and custom upholstery.
LOCAL TASTE
Greenwich’s culinary talents present a global selection of good food and good times.
From sophisticated fine-dining favorites to the latest grab-andgo lunch spot, Greenwich’s neighborhoods offer an incredible variety of food choices. In almost every season, diners can find a new place to sample a fresh take on ethnic cuisine or a unique approach to a specialty food. This year is no exception.
Among the new eateries for 2025 is another offering from restaurateur Anshu Vidyarthi. His other creations with partners and accomplished chefs—LE PENGUIN on Lewis
Street off the Avenue, and LE FAT POODLE in Old Greenwich—have been popular for more than a decade, with their appealing, eclectic dishes in fun surroundings. In 2023 Vidyarthi took over the space that was previously The Beach House and created SIREN RESTOBAR, a Mediterranean-themed venue with a tapasstyle menu created by Uruguayan Chef Jorge Ramos. On the heels of this well-received transformation, Vidyrathi opened JUJU CANTINA last summer, also on Sound Beach Avenue, with an authentic Mexican menu created by Chef Héctor Eduardo Gálvez, and
a vibrant interior design by Lynn Morgan that suggests a charming beach taqueria. Another new opening in Old Greenwich is BIRCH BAKEHOUSE, a Northern European inspired bakery and gourmet shop with everything from cookies and cakes to savory tarts.
Arriving on the Avenue with casual, familyfriendly fare is GREENWICH BREWING COMPANY. The town’s first brewery opened in September 2024, and while brewing of its craft beers is accomplished in a nearby town for now, the ten residents who put together this venture are looking for a permanent brewery
opposite page: Juju Cantina’s Gazpacho Moreliano, Birria, Blackened Mahi Mahi tacos left: Birch Bakehouse right: Moli’s Umesha and The Dirty Diana
location within the town borders. Food is typical casual bar fare, but its offerings—smash burgers, fries, hot Nashville wings—have won accolades from diners who enjoy the well-made menu items, beer, and friendly ambiance.
The Drawing Room, a charming space on Suburban Avenue across from Cos Cob Library, was known for its afternoon tea, and an eclectic inventory of home goods. It was much mourned when it closed a couple of years ago. Now reimagined, renamed and with refreshed interiors and menu by its new coowners, Paul Mellon and Junjira Sreepilas, THE READING ROOM offers breakfast and lunch, and an inventory of goods for reading and writing. Its cozy interiors are just right for chatting with friends or curling up with a cup of coffee or tea. High tea is also back—an elegant afternoon option that both newcomers and patrons of the former boutique/restaurant will appreciate.
Other newcomers include BLUEBIRD TAQUERIA, a quick-service Glenville restaurant featuring authentic Mexican recipes, the latest offering of chef and local business owner, Mike Pietrafeso of the former Ada’s Kitchen + Coffee in Riverside, and Roost Kitchen + Coffee (now in Cos Cob and Darien). Also in Glenville, LONGFORD’S has opened a new venue for its menu of 60 flavors of the premium quality small-batch ice cream that the company has produced locally, first in Westchester and now in Stamford, for more than 30 years.
Long awaited for its arrival in Greenwich is PATSY’S PIZZERIA, which traces its ancestry to beginnings more than a century ago on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Patsy Lancieri opened his first modest shop in Harlem in 1933 and is widely credited as the first pizzeria owner to offer his wares by the slice. The new Greenwich venue has opened in more elegant surroundings at the corner of Putnam and Milbank Avenues, with local diners eager to test its reputation for excellent and traditional New York style thin crust pizza, as well as a menu of freshly made pasta and traditional Italian dishes.
Fine dining in sophisticated settings has a natural home in Greenwich. Well before culinary boldface names found their niche on the Avenue and around town, beautiful dining rooms and exquisitely prepared meals were already well placed in every neighborhood.
Many easily maintain their regular patrons and attract newcomers, drawn by strong reputations and elegant, comfortable surroundings. They are joined every year or two by another venue headlined by a savvy restaurateur or star chef. Three years ago, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s HAPPY MONKEY brought its tropical vibe, Latininspired menu , and fresh excitement to the Avenue. Another newer arrival, MOLI, is the chic and delicious creation of Chef Steven Chen with restaurateur K. Dong, whose other two bright lights on the Avenue are MIKU SUSHI and HINOKI. They are in pleasant company with some other favorites. Prior to its reincarnation as TOWNHOUSE, the elegant Church Street location was a popular steakhouse, now reimagined with beautiful appointments and a menu of elegant coastal cuisine. Chef Brian Lewis’s THE COTTAGE has a seasonal menu and an up-to-date take on contemporary American favorites.
Other venues have long proven their appeal, maintaining their reputations with evergreen comfort and continuing excellence from the kitchen. REBECCA’S, a chic and intimate space in Glenville, continues to woo its customers with its always evolving menu and a peaceful setting. VALBELLA serves a classic Italian menu in the two beautiful dining rooms of its perfect Victorian-era venue in Riverside. Restaurateur Ron Rosa, who knows the value of a great location, continues the success of POLPO on Old Post Road, with its stylish “saloon” menu and an ever-popular piano bar. And L’ESCALE, with its harbor view and always-busy dining room and bar, has been a local favorite for a couple of decades. In whatever neighborhood you start your day, Greenwich’s abundant supply of food shops, restaurants, and takeout venues provide residents and incoming workers with lots of choices for good coffee and something to accompany it. If a customer were to pick a different spot in town each day, he or she would not run out of places to go, for weeks, and we name some here. LOVE YOU A LATTE is a wonderful name, and this Hamilton Avenue spot is great for picking up coffee-and; this place even offers a coffee box you can bring to the office and share with
colleagues. This family business also operates CONSTANTINO’S PASTA BOWLS at the same address, so it’s easy to pick up lunch, too.
At the eastern end of town, JOE STUDIO CAFÉ in Old Greenwich is named for “Joe,” a Loring 57 Nighthawk Roaster, and it is a daily stop for many commuters and parents on the way home from school dropoff. In Riverside (and also on the Avenue, and on Grigg Street closer to the Metro North station), CFCF roasts its beans daily. On the way south from backcountry, COFFEE FOR GOOD, located in Mead House on the campus of the Second Congregational Church on Maple Avenue offers great coffee and tea, pastries and more, with plenty of parking. It serves as a training opportunity for employees with differing disabilities. Another venue for coffee for a cause is THE CAFÉ AT GREENWICH LIBRARY, which partners with nonprofit Abilis to employ staff with special needs to serve coffee as well and breakfast and lunch menu items to library patrons and employees. Another example of the spirit of doing well by doing good is GREGORY’S COFFEE on the Avenue. This chain, which has other shops in Southern Fairfield county towns, gives a pair of eyeglasses to a deserving person in the developing world for each bag of coffee it sells. Greenwich even has a mobile offering; proprietor Luca Morabito’s coffee truck, dubbed COFFEE LUCA, parks most often on Arch street, and serves his coffee, espresso and baked goods from his usual spot, as well as at the farmer’s market and at various local events and venues around town throughout the year. There is also no shortage of fresh baked goods for serving any time of day, as Greenwich has a wealth of bakeries. Behind Saks on the Avenue is SOMETHING NATURAL, a satellite of the original shop on Nantucket that is known for its bread. Nearby are three more bakeries with European roots and traditional recipes. ST. MORITZ has been a Greenwich institution for more than 75 years, and RAPHAEL’S on Mason Street keeps the husband, wife, and now sons tending the ovens to turn out classic French sweets and heavenly baguettes. BLACK FOREST PASTRY SHOP on Lewis Street offers German pastries and cakes, including its namesake cake—a
clockwise from top left: Lamb lollipops at Siren Restobar are a favorite small plate • A go-to for gourmet takeout, Aux Delices also has sidewalk seating • Avocado toast and coffee at Maman, a French cafe • Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Happy Monkey
local favorite. A bit farther afield is COB’S BREAD in Riverside, as well as DIMARE PASTRY SHOP in the Riverside Commons shopping plaza, which has baked its Italian bread, pastries, cakes and cookies for local customers for nearly a half-century.
Finding good gluten- and dairy-free baked goods is less of a challenge these days, with two bakeries that specialize in these products. BY THE WAY BAKERY on Putnam Avenue got its start when founder and CEO Helene Godin recognized the need for fresh, high quality gluten- and dairy-free treats; her cakes, brownies and muffins are all handmade and the bakery can turn out a variety of goods to order. OLD GREENWICH BAKING COMPANY bakes gluten-free bread, bagels and cookies, and currently offers monthly bakery boxes, customizable with a variety of baked-toorder or ready-to-bake goodies and delivered straight to their customers’ doors.
Bagels as a specialty have been around town for a while. Upper Crust Bagel Co. in Old Greenwich and Lenny’s Bagels in Cos Cob offer a wide selection of bagel varieties, and PopUp Bagels, with stores in New York City and around Connecticut has recently opened a shop in Glenville that also provides a range of choices for the connoisseur. Down on Railroad Avenue, BRITT & CO. BAGELS fills custom orders, with bagels of any design, from superheroes to Sesame Street characters.
Vegan and vegetarian options can be found at many local eateries. One popular stop on West Elm just off the Avenue is SUPR FOOD KITCHEN, with a plant-based kitchen and smoothies, bowls and salads that make tasty choices for every meal. SWEETGREEN, specializing in healthy salads and bowls and THE GRANOLA BAR are nearby.
Central Greenwich has two excellent choices for a sit-down meal with Mexican vibes.
LA TAQUERIA at the top of Greenwich Avenue has traditional Mexican dishes, and farther west on Old Field Point Road, the cuisine at BOXCAR CANTINA offers a mix of dishes rooted in the three cultures of northern New Mexico—Native American, Spanish, and Anglo-European.
Asian cuisine is well-represented around town. In addition to K. Dong’s three restaurants on the Avenue, the chic bistro ORIENTA highlights French-Vietnamese cuisine. TSUKI OMAKASE AND BAR on West Putnam, and SUSHI BAR in Old Greenwich specialize in the Japanese tradition of omakase, leaving the decisions about ingredients and presentation to the chef. In Cos Cob, NIT NOI PROVISIONS offers authentic broths, soups, rice dishes and other Thai specialties. Also in Cos Cob are Indian dishes at MUMBAI TIMES, including a vegetarian menu, and the freshest sushi-
left: Bluebird Taqueria, a new spot for homestyle Mexican right: Boxcar Cantina Margaritas
grade fish and many other seafood offerings prepared to order at FJORD FISH MARKET
Mediterranean menus find favor here, and there is a rich assortment of venues all over town. Traditional Greek dishes are a specialty of GREENWICH FLAVOR BY MYRNA’S on Mason Street. At the top of the Avenue is BIANCA, run by two brothers from Naples, with a lively bar and authentic cuisine. BAR ROSINA’S in Byram is known for great pizza and homemade pasta, and LOUIE’S on River Road East in Cos Cob, a neighborhood place with a traditional ambiance. There are a few tables at IL PASTAFICIO (BYOB), although many customers love the fresh-made pastas to go. For a summer supper, try the back patio at APPLAUSI OSTERIA in Old Greenwich.
Greenwich has a wonderful abundance of tried-and-true hangouts. THE GINGER MAN features American fare and a good selection of craft beers; just off the Avenue, ELM STREET OYSTER HOUSE offers the freshest bivalves. For wine lovers, HARVEST WINE BAR has wellstocked racks and good appetizers, and many customers enjoy the coastal themed SOUTH BAY. For great steaks, those in the know might recommend TONY’S AT THE J HOUSE or BLACKSTONE’S. In other neighborhoods, OLD GREENWICH SOCIAL CLUB has a faithful following, as does Cos Cob’s LITTLE PUB; music fans like CAREN’S COS COBBER for good food accompanied by live music.
Comfort food is well covered by other favorite spots; crepes at MELI-MELO, a slice at GRIGG STREET PIZZA, or a salad or ready-to-go entrée at AUX DELICES. Chicken sandwiches are a specialty at FREEBIRD, and there are longtime fans of the nuggets at GARDEN CATERING. There are great madeto-order sandwiches all over town: ALPEN PANTRY in Old Greenwich, FIREHOUSE DELI in Byram, RINALDI’S in Cos Cob, and HAPPINESS IS in Banksville. Teens will tell you their favorites are CHICKEN JOE’S and PIZZA POST. And cheese lovers can find nirvana, as well as charcuterie, at FAIRFIELD GREENWICH CHEESE COMPANY. Finally, anyone who screams for ice cream after all this deliciousness can find their dessert at GOFER in Cos Cob, CUPS N’ CONES in Old Greenwich, and VAN LEEUWEN on the Avenue.
FOOD LOVER’S GUIDE
BEDFORD, NY
La Cremaillerie
46 Bedford-Banksville Rd. 914-234-9647 poissonny.com
BYRAM
Bar Rosina’s 230 Mill Street
203-681-2376 barrosinas.com
Constantino’s 699 W. Putnam Avenue 203-681-2316 constantinosofgreenwich.com
Famous Greek Kitchen 10 N. Water St. 203-531-6887 famousgreekkitchen.com
Firehouse Deli 265 Mill Street 203-531-0002 firehousedeligreenwichct.com
COS COB
Caren’s Cos Cobber 31 East Putnam Ave. 203-992-1333 thecoscobber.com
Chicken Joe’s 231 E. Putnam Ave. 203-861-0075 chickenjoesofgreenwich.com
Fjord Fish Market 160 East Putnam Avenue 203-661-5006 fjordfishmarket.com
Flour Water Salt Bread 160 East Putnam Avenue flourwatersaltbread.com
Gelato & Cioccolato 232 E. Putnam Ave. 203-900-1288 gelatoecioccolato.com
Gofer Ice Cream 522 East Putnam Avenue 203-661-9080 gofericecream.com
Il Pastaficio 213 East Putnam Avenue 203-900-1199 ilpastaficio.com
Island Fin Poke 136 East Putnam Avenue 203-983-5672 islandfinpoke.com
Lenny’s Bagels 207 East Putnam Ave. 203-900-1955 lennysbagels.com
Little Pub 531 East Putnam Ave. 203-717-1147 littlepub.com
Louie’s Italian Bar & Restaurant 136 River Rd. Ext. 203-422-2177 louiesrestaurantbar.com
The Makerie Cafe 77 Valley Road 203-661-3354 themakeriecafe.com
Margo’s Café 122 River Road Extension 203-302-1912 margos.cafe
Mumbai Times 140 East Putnam Ave. 203-635-8726 mumbaitimesct.com
Nit Noi Provisions 3 Strickland Road 203-485-9303 nitnoiprovisions.com
Pizza Post 522 East Putnam Ave. 203-661-0909 thepizzapost.com
Rinaldi’s Country Deli 70 Orchard St. 203-622-8315 rinaldiscoscob.com
Roost Kitchen + Coffee 236 East Putnam Ave. 475-303-2100 heyroost.com
Reaing Room Cafe 5 Suburban Avenue. 475-897-1020 readingroomcafecoscob. com
Wildacre Rotisserie 147 East Putnam Ave. 203-220-5070 wildacrerotisserie.com
GLENVILLE
Bluebird Taqueria 21 Glenville Street 475-303-3803 bluebirdtacos.com
Il Leone 328 Pemberwick Rd. 203-813-3300 illeonegreenwich.com
Popup Bagels 12 Riversville Road 203-532-5401 popupbagels.com
Rebecca’s 265 Glenville Rd. 203-532-9270 rebeccasgreenwich.com
Sweet Notes 21 Glen Ridge Road 203-405-4151 rebeccasgreenwich.com
GREENWICH
Aux Délices 3 W. Elm St.:203-622-6644 1075 E. Putnam Ave. Riverside; 203-698-1066 auxdelicesfoods.com
Bianca Restaurant& Bar 30 Greenwich Ave. 203-900-1177 biancaofgreenwich.com
Bistro V 339 Greenwich Ave. 203-661-6634 versaillesgreenwich.com
Black Forest Bakery 52 Lewis St. 203-629-9330 blackforestpastryshop.com
Blackstones 28 W. Putnam Ave. 203-661-8700 blackstonesteakhousect.com
Boxcar Cantina 44 Old Field Point Rd. 203-661-4774 boxcarcantina.com
Britt & Co. Bagels 85 Railroad Avenue 203-340-2414 brittandcobagels.com
By the Way Bakery 19 E. Putnam Ave. 203-489-3610 btwbakery.com
Café at Greenwich Library 101 West Putnam Avenue 203-622-7992 greenwichlibrarycafe.org
CFCF - Coffee Café Roasters 118 Greenwich Ave. 203-661-8300 and 6 Grigg Street 475-897-1300 cfcfcoffee.com
Coffee for Good 48 Maple Ave. 203-979-4898 coffeeforgood.org
Coffee Luca around town 203-727-3124 coffeeluca.org
The Cottage 49 Greenwich Avenue 203-769-1220 thecottage.kitchen/ greenwich.com Doppio 41 East Elm St. 203-347-4906 doppiogreenwich.com
Eastend Restaurant 409 Greenwich Ave. 203-862-9200 zhospitalitygroup.com
Elm Street Oyster House 11 West Elm St. 203-629-5795 elmstreetoysterhouse.com
FLOC 116 East Putnam Avenue 203-599-9100; flocfood.com
Happy Monkey by Jean-Georges 376 Greenwich Ave. 203-405-5787 happymonkeygreenwich.com
Ginger Man 64 Greenwich Ave. 203-861-6400 gingermanct.com
The Granola Bar 41 Greenwich Ave. 203-883-5220 thegranolabarct.com
Greenwich Brewing 109 Greenwich Ave 203-485-0400 greenwichbrewingcompany. com
Greenwich Flavor by Myrna’s 148 Mason Street 203-869-1500 greenwichflavorbymyrnas.com
Gregory’s Coffee 342 Greenwich Ave. 203-900-4583 gregoryscoffee.com
Grigg Street Pizza 1 Grigg Street 203-717-1190 griggstreetpizza.com
Harvest Wine Bar 372 Greenwich Ave. 203-869-4080 harvestwinebar.com
Hinoki Greenwich 263 Greenwich Avenue 203-900-0011 hinokigreenwich.com
La Taqueria
10 Greenwich Ave. 203-992-1199 taqueriact.com
L’Escale
500 Steamboat Rd. 203-661-4600 lescalerestaurant.com
Lobster Craft 107 Greenwich Avenue 203-900-1555 lobstercraft.com
Love You a Latte 160 Hamilton Ave. loveyoualattegreenwich. com
Le Penguin
61 Lewis St.; 203-717-1200 lepenguinbistro.com
Mediterraneo 366 Greenwich Ave. 203-629-4747 zhospitalitygroup.com
Meli-Melo 362 Greenwich Ave. 203-629-6153 melimelogreenwich.com
Miku Sushi 68 Greenwich Ave. 203-900-7676 mikugreenwich.com
MOLI 253 Greenwich Avenue 203-900-4567 moligreenwich.com
Orienta 55 Lewis St.; 203-489-3394 orientarestaurant.com
Patsy’s Pizzeria 130 East Putnam Avenue patsyspizzeria.us
Polpo Restaurant 554 Old Post Rd. 203-629-1999 polporestaurant.com
Raphaël’s Bakery 146 Mason St. 203-485-0450 raphsbakery.com
St. Moritz Bakery 383 Greenwich Ave. 203-869-2818 stmoritzgreenwich.com
Something Natural
189 Greenwich Ave. 203-863-2100 somethingnaturalct.com
South Bay 403 Greenwich Ave. 203-717-1836 southbayct.com
Supr Food Kitchen 19 W. Elm St. 203-861-1150 myxkitchen.com
Sweetgreen 102 Greenwich Ave. 203-379-0704 sweetgreen.com
Terra Ristorante 156 Greenwich Ave. 203-629-5222 zhospitalitygroup.com
Townhouse 35 Church St. 203-622-4223 townhousegreenwich.com
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream 375 Greenwich Avenue 475-275-0951 vanleeuwenicecream.com
OLD GREENWICH
Alpen Pantry 23 Arcadia Road. 203-637-3813 alpenpantry.com
Applausi Osteria 199 Sound Beach Avenue 203-637-4447 osteriaapplausi.com
Cups N’ Cones of Old Greenwich 235 Sound Beach Avenue 203-622-4050 cupsnconesog.com
Garden Catering 185 Sound Beach Ave. 203-698-2900 177 Hamilton Ave. Byram; 203-422-2555 gardencatering.com
Joe Studio Café 185 Sound Beach Ave. 203-990-0479 joestudiocafe.com
Juju Cantina 206 Sound Beach Ave. 203-450-6140 jujucantina.com
Le Fat Poodle 20 Arcadia Rd. 203-717-1515 lefatpoodle.com
Lugano 1392 E. Putnam Ave. 203-990-0955 luganowinebar.com
Old Greenwich Social Club 148 Sound Beach Ave. 203-990-3033 ogsocialclub.com
Siren RestoBar 220 Sound Beach Avenue 203-628-4205 sirenrestobar.com
Sweet Pea’s Baking Company 212 Sound Beach Ave. 203-990-0008 sweetpeasct.com
Upper Crust Bagel Co. 197 Sound Beach Ave 203-698-0079 uppercrustbagel.com
RIVERSIDE
CFCF - Coffee Café Roasters 1162 East Putnam Avenue 203-990-0342 cfcfcoffee.com
COBS Bread Bakery 5 Riverside Lane 203-990-0560 cobsbread.com
Tony’s at the J House 1114 East Putnam Ave. 203-698-6999 tonysatthejhouse.com
Valbella 1309 E. Putnam Ave. 203-637-1115 valbellagreenwich.com
STAMFORD
Riko’s 2010 West Main St. [Stamford/Old Greenwich border]; 203-674-8970 rikospizza.com
left: Love You a Latte serves homemade baked good and gourmet lattes, flavors such as Honey Rose and Nutella right: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
HOME COMING
A local comes back to town to open a chic home goods and gift shop
No. 299
JACKIE FUCIGNA, OWNER
257 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-814-9198 • www.no-299-ct.myshopify.com
WHEN DID YOU OPEN FOR BUSINESS?
No. 299 was started fourteen years ago in my two-car garage. At the time my house address was 299. Of cially my rst brick and mortar opened 3 years later. I began by rehabbing old furniture and bringing it back to life. Four times a year I would trick out my garage to look like a boutique and sell my pieces.
HOW DID YOU SELECT OLD GREENWICH AS THE LOCATION FOR THE SHOP?
I chose OG because it’s where I grew up and I have so many fond memories of the town.
HOW HAS THE COMMUNITY RESPONDED SINCE YOU’VE OPENED?
It’s been AMAZING! We have gotten such positive response both on social media and in person. Locals have been so pleasantly surprised and excited (because it’s in a house so many don’t know what to expect). The Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and Leslie Yager of Greenwich Free Press ran a piece in mid December.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT RUNNING A BUSINESS IN YOUR HOMETOWN?
The most obvious is reconnecting with old friends and neighbors. It’s like a blast from the past, in the best way possible! I also love popping into the hardware store when I need something…it smells the exact same as when I worked there back when I was at Eastern Junior High.
WHAT ARE YOUR GO-TO SPOTS IN TOWN?
I like Lily for fun, stylish shoes; Upper Crust Bagel for a quick breakfast before work bonus
“WE CAN’T WAIT FOR WARMER WEATHER WHEN WE CAN HOST EVENTS AND TRUNK SHOWS ON THE FRONT PORCH.”
if i get to see the owner and fellow GHS friend Rob; Alpen Pantry for a sandwich—amazing that they are still there!
WHAT SETS APART NO. 299 FROM OTHER STORES?
Based on feedback from my other two locations (Fair eld for 11 years + New Canaan for 3.5 years) I would say that 299 is different based on three things: goods you just don’t see everywhere else, the displays (I love to use vintage pieces) and the refreshing price points that we offer and are complimented on time and time again.
MOST POPULAR ITEMS?
Our most popular items are such a wide range…besides hostess gifts I would say, jewelry, mirrors and home fragrance.
ANY OTHER NEWS TO SHARE?
Just last week we moved our New Canaan location two doors down to a bigger space and we are so excited about it. Also, we can’t wait for warmer weather when we can host events and trunk shows on the front porch at 257 Sound Beach Avenue.
LEARNING CURVE
Greenwich schools offer rich and varied opportunities for student achievement
The quality of a community’s school district is always an important feature for families with children, and Greenwich has long maintained a reputation for the excellence of its educational offerings. An award-winning public school system as well as rst-rate private schools are two major reasons that a home here is an investment well worth making. In this school year alone, eight Greenwich elementary schools were recognized by the State of Connecticut as Schools of Distinction, and U.S. News and
World Report ranked two elementary schools and one middle school among its top 10 schools in the state.
Total enrollment in Greenwich public schools for the current year is more than 8500 students. The school district operates 11 neighborhood elementary schools, spread out over the town’s distinctive communities serving kindergarten through grade ve, three middle schools for grades six through eight, and one high school and an alternative off-site high school program. Students are assigned to elementary and middle schools based on residential attendance areas.
Additionally, four of the elementary schools and one middle school also serve as magnet schools to offer program choice for public school families. JULIAN CURTISS ELEMENTARY provides world language instruction, with instruction in Spanish or French in grades K through 5; THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AT DUNDEE and NEW LEBANON ELEMENTARY have International Baccalaureate programs; and HAMILTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY offers the district’s rst STEAM curriculum, with a focus on science, technology, engineering,
A curved brick entry to the lower school of Brunswick, a prestigious private school founded with the goal of preparing boys for life.
An independent, college preparatory day school, providing character-based education for boys in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.
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arts and math. WESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL is an “AVID Schoolwide” middle school; the acronym stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, and is a college readiness and executive functioning program designed to help students achieve their goals and their full academic potential. The school district maintains a comprehensive website with information and contact details for all of its programs (greenwichschools.org). Parents looking for the right program and school can be assured of the availability of an appropriate placement that honors the individual talents and differences of each student.
With an enrollment of more than 2600 at the start of the 2024-25 academic year, GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL has the size, scope and resources to provide a generous range of opportunities for the academic, social, and athletic achievement of every student. The school’s catalog of more than 350 courses includes every academic discipline from the arts, social sciences, and humanities, with rigorous coverage in available courses of mathematics, science and technology. The high school’s language department offers courses in seven languages –including Mandarin Chinese—at all levels from introductory to honors and advanced placement.
Available AP courses now number 32, and Greenwich High School was named to the 2024 Advanced Placement Program School Honor Roll, earning Gold distinction for its commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. In addition, GHS received the AP Access Award for providing all students the chance to participate in Advanced Placement, including students of underrepresented populations. Options for students looking to proceed even further with certain subjects are also available, notably a project-based Innovations Lab and the Honors Science Research Study program as well as independent study. Testament to the high goals that GHS students set for themselves are the twelve seniors who were recognized as 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists. In addition, forty-seven high-performing,
underrepresented students from Greenwich High School were included in the 2024 College Board National Recognition Programs award academic honors. And in the current academic year, 214 students are members or will have been inducted to the National Honor Society.
Academic achievement is just one of the measures of excellence in GHS programs. The school provides many other outlets for students to refine their talents and develop new skills. Sports, clubs and civic engagement are all part of the well-rounded experience available to every student. At last count, there were 128 clubs creating avenues for exploring a new subject and expanding one’s capabilities. With activities related to the fine arts, theater, music, language, technology and much more, clubs are also a way to make new friends through shared interests.
Community service is another component of the high school experience. Dozens of local organizations offer opportunities for students to learn about their operations, make important connections, and make a difference. Social agencies, food banks, museums, and other not for profit groups welcome volunteers, and this investment of personal time and effort for a good cause contributes to a student’s overall level of growth and achievement. Since volunteerism is one component required to gain membership in the National Honor Society, many NHS members contribute time to tutor at the school’s learning and media center, and spend volunteer hours at organizations around town.
Sports are another important part of student life, and athletic conferences around the state are familiar with Greenwich High School’s teams, represented by their mascot—the Cardinals. The school’s 42 varsity sports teams are indeed something to cheer about. GHS teams have won numerous county, state, and regional championships. This year, the varsity football team—part of the LL conference, comprising Connecticut’s largest high schools—took home the state championship. The 54-acre campus has extensive training and competition facilities, and the school’s athletic department also fields freshman and junior varsity teams, as well as providing opportunities for intramural sports activities.
Greenwich has an excellent roster of private schools, many with long histories and distinguished graduates. GREENWICH ACADEMY, founded in 1827, is the oldest girls’ school in Connecticut and enrolls students from kindergarten through grade 12. SACRED HEART GREENWICH was founded in 1848 and is a private, independent Catholic all-girls college preparatory school from kindergarten through 12th grade; it has a coed preschool and prekindergarten. Founded in 1902, BRUNSWICK SCHOOL is a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade independent college preparatory day school for boys. GREENWICH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL educates students from preschool through grade 12 and is the only coeducational college preparatory day school in town. WHITBY SCHOOL, which opened in 1958, offers a program for children from 18 months through grade 8, and is accredited by both the American Montessori Society and the International Baccalaureate Organization.
For Greenwich’s youngest students, there is also a range of choices. In addition to preschool opportunities at the listed private schools, and preschool programs offered at five Greenwich Public Schools elementary schools, families can choose from the numerous preschools that serve local students; some are affiliated or housed on local church campuses around town. Several of the town’s daycare centers also offer preschool programs.
Private schools in neighboring towns offer additional educational opportunities for local families. KING SCHOOL in Stamford and RYE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL in Westchester Country are two excellent programs for prekindergarten through grade 12. FAIRFIELD COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a wellregarded program for boys from grades 9 through 12; located on the campus of Fairfield University, it is a short drive from Greenwich. Higher education options are also a short commute from Greenwich. UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT has a rapidly growing campus in Stamford, and SUNY PURCHASE and MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE in Westchester are also a short commute from town. For continuing education, Greenwich Public Schools offer more than 250 courses for lifelong learners.
RESOURCES
GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
290 Greenwich Ave.
203-625-7400; greenwichschools.org
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Cos Cob
Elementary School
300 East Putnam Ave. 203-869-4670
Glenville Elementary School 33 Riversville Rd. 203-531-9287
Hamilton Avenue Elementary School 184 Hamilton Ave. Greenwich 203-869-1685
International School at Dundee 55 Florence Rd. Riverside 203-637-3800
Julian Curtiss Elementary School
180 East Elm St. Greenwich 203-869-1896
New Lebanon Elementary School 25 Mead Ave. Greenwich 203-531-9139
North Mianus Elementary School 309 Palmer Hill Rd. Riverside; 203-637-9730
North Street Elementary School 381 North St. Greenwich 203-869-6756
Old Greenwich Elementary School 285 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-0150
Parkway Elementary School 141 Lower Cross Rd. Greenwich 203-869-7466
Riverside Elementary School 90 Hendrie Ave. 203-637-1440
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Central Middle School 9 Indian Rock Lane Greenwich 203-661-8500
Eastern Middle School 51 Hendrie Ave. Riverside; 203-637-1744
Western Middle School 1 Western Junior Hwy. Greenwich 203-531-5700
HIGH SCHOOLS
Greenwich High School 10 Hillside Rd. 203-625-8000
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Brunswick School
Boys, pre-K to 12th grade 100 Maher Ave. Greenwich 203-625-5800 brunswickschool.org
Carmel Academy
Coed, K to 8th grade 270 Lake Ave. Greenwich 203-863-9663 carmelacademy.com
Eagle Hill School
Coed, ages five to 15 (for children with learning differences) 45 Glenville Rd. Greenwich 203-622-9240 eaglehillschool.org
Greenwich Academy Girls, pre-K to 12th grade 200 N. Maple Ave. Greenwich 203-625-8900 greenwichacademy.org
Greenwich Catholic School
Coed, pre-K to 8th grade 471 North St., Greenwich 203-869-4000 gcsct.org
NEARBY SCHOOLS
The Children’s School Coed, ages three to eight 118 Scofieldtown Rd. Stamford 203-329-8815 childrensschool.org
Fairfield College
Preparatory School
Boys, 9th to 12th grade 1073 N Benson Rd. Fairfield 203-254-4200 www.fairfieldprep.org
Fusion Academy
Coed, 6th to 12th grade 66 Gatehouse Rd. Stamford 203-323-2191 fusionacademy.com
King School Coed, pre-K to 12th grade 1450 Newfield Ave. Stamford 203-322-3496 kingschoolct.org
The Long Ridge School Coed, nursery to 5th grade 478 Erskine Rd. Stamford 203-322-7693 longridgeschool.org
Greenwich Country Day School
Coed, pre-K to 12th grade 401 Old Church Rd. 257 Stanwich Rd. Greenwich 203-863-5600 gcds.net
Greenwich Japanese School
Coed, 1st to 9th grade 270 Lake Ave. Greenwich 203-629-9039 gwjs.org
Putnam Indian Field School
Coed, toddler to pre-K 101 Indian Field Rd. Greenwich 203-661-4629 pifs.net
Sacred Heart
Greenwich Girls, K to 12th grade 1177 King St. Greenwich 203-531-6500 shgreenwich.org
Whitby School
Coed, pre-K to 8th grade 969 Lake Ave. Greenwich 203-869-8464 whitbyschool.org
New Canaan Country School Coed, nursery to 9th grade 635 Frogtown Rd. New Canaan 203-972-0771 countryschool.net
Rye Country Day School
Coed, pre-K to 12th grade 3 Cedar St. Rye, NY 914-967-1417 ryecountryday.org
St. Luke’s School Coed, 5th to 12th grade 377 N. Wilton Rd. New Canaan 203-966-5612 stlukesct.org
Villa Maria School Coed, K to 9th grade (for children with learning differences) 161 Sky Meadow Dr. Stamford 203-322-5886 villamariaedu.org
Winston Preparatory School
Coed, 4th to 12th grade (for children with learning differences) 57 West Rock Rd. Norwalk 203-229-0465 winstonprep.edu
The Windrose Program (formerly Greenwich Alternative HS) greenwichschools.org/ windrose LESLIE
Greenwich High School graduation commencement 2024
SOCIAL NETWORKS
For golfers, sailors, tennis players and more, there’s a club to suit every pursuit
From its earliest days, European settlers saw Greenwich and its natural assets as the perfect environment for an aspiring farmer, mariner, or merchant. The town’s beautiful coastline, navigable rivers, and pristine countryside beckoned prosperous city dwellers as an excellent place to live—and play. Greenwich’s abundance of protected coves along Long Island Sound and its wooded hills and vast open fields provided a picturesque escape from city noise and crowds. And business titans began to invest in the quiet comfort of a country retreat, at an accessible distance from the offices and boardrooms of Manhattan.Accustomed to the social niceties of their clubs in the city, new residents constructed enclaves in Greenwich to pursue their leisure-time hobbies—sailing, golf, and racquet sports—in the company of friends. This turn-of-the-century longing
for a social circle in the countryside served as the inspiration for the first generation of Greenwich’s fifteen current private membership clubs.
While there are now seven clubs with 18hole golf courses and an eighth, Milbrook, with a nine-hole course, the first courses in Greenwich were smaller, with amenities like spacious clubhouses, additional sports, and programs for women’s and family sport added as time passed. Today, the town’s private clubs are generously equipped and regularly updated with improvements to facilities, additions to clubhouse features, and lessons and training programs for all ages and skill levels. From their original “gentleman’s club” point of view, Greenwich’s twenty-first century membership clubs have evolved as family-friendly institutions, rich with options. Each club has its own personality, and an individual menu of features and seasonal offerings. Most clubs offer
year-round opportunities, with dining rooms and some courts for paddle tennis open in winter. Greenwich’s sailors can also enjoy winter on the water; one of its yacht clubs offers the largest frostbiting program in the country.
Bracketed by Memorial Day and Labor Day, high club season in Greenwich is quite visible in the warm weather months. Even a casual observer will note the beautiful yachts in Greenwich Harbor, and colorful spinnakers on the Sound. Social pages are full of images from club events and competitions; members and their guests partake of family barbecues and shore dinners, marking the season’s holidays with special parties and fireworks displays.
Several of the town’s private golf clubs, its yacht clubs, and its most prominent racquet club have histories dating back to the Gilded Age, and a majority of the fifteen membership clubs have been established for a century or more. GREENWICH COUNTRY CLUB, founded
opposide page: In 2019, Stanwich Club was awarded “The Best Golf Club in Connecticut” by Golf Digest. Other facilities include a clubhouse, dining venues, tennis courts, swimming pool and paddle courts. left and right: Indian Harbor Club
in 1892 as the Fairfield County Golf Club (the name was changed in 1909), offers a splendid view of Long Island Sound from its clubhouse, sited at a high point of its 165-plus acres off Doubling Road in mid-country. Its varied amenities in addition to a challenging and acclaimed golf course include racquet sports, aquatics, shooting sports, and even some perfectly appointed guest rooms for its more peripatetic members.
INNIS ARDEN GOLF CLUB, founded in 1899 by J.Kennedy Tod—benefactor to the town of Greenwich Point Park, which along with the golf course was originally part of his sprawling Old Greenwich estate—has also continued from its early days with improvements to the course and additions to its many amenities. Recent renovations include an expanded clubhouse, improved golf course, indoor and outdoor tennis, paddle courts and a new and beautifully appointed paddle hut. ROUND HILL CLUB, a backcountry institution that opened in 1924 and counts in its membership an historic roster of captains of industry, is noted for its golf course and a beautiful fieldstone clubhouse designed by Delano and Aldrich,
the storied New York City architectural firm. Not far from Round Hill, TAMARACK GOLF CLUB is named for the native trees that grow along its challenging par-70 course, designed by Charles Banks and opened in 1929. Also offering tennis, a fitness program, children’s programs, and fine dining in its 55,000 square foot clubhouse, the course was rated fourth in Connecticut in 2022.
FAIRVIEW COUNTRY CLUB’s long history began in Bronxville, New York, in 1904, but government projects and an interstate highway moved the club twice more, landing at its current King Street address in Greenwich in 1968, with a stately brick clubhouse and a course designed by Robert Trent Jones. A bit north of Greenwich Country Club is BURNING TREE COUNTRY CLUB, founded in 1962 and noted for its lovely rolling landscape and shingle and stone clubhouse; like the other clubs with 18-hole courses in Greenwich, it has a full roster of amenities and manicured grounds. Deep in backcountry is THE STANWICH CLUB, with its North Street entrance marked by stately stone pillars. Its course topped Golf Digest’s list of Connecticut’s best golf clubs in 2021.
Long Island Sound and the estuary of the Mianus River that flows between the Riverside and Cos Cob communities of Greenwich create an ideal environment for sailors, paddlers and their pleasure watercraft. Along with the grand “cottages” that dotted the coastline here from the late nineteenth century, owners of these summer homes created private clubs where they could maintain and dock their sailboats and motor yachts. RIVERSIDE YACHT CLUB, founded in 1888 and thus the oldest of the town’s private clubs, originally functioned as a neighborhood club for residents of Riverside, Cos Cob and Old Greenwich. With a current membership hailing from Greenwich and beyond, the club is well known and respected in yachting circles. With amenities that include a pool, marina, and tennis courts, it also offers a number of competitive sailing programs. Now close to downtown at the foot of Steamboat Road on Rocky Neck Point, INDIAN HARBOR
RESOURCES
Bailiwick Club of Greenwich 12 Duncan Drive 203-531-7591 thebailiwickclub.com
Belle Haven Club 100 Harbor Drive 203-861-5353 bellehavenclub.com
Burning Tree Country Club 120 Perkins Road 203-869-9004 burningtreecc.org
Fairview Country Club 1241 King Street 203-531-6200 fairviewcountryclub.org
The Field Club 276 Lake Ave. 203-869-1300 fcofgreenwich.com
Greenwich Country Club 19 Doubling Road 203-869-1000 greenwichcountryclub.org
Greenwich Water Club 49 River Road Cos Cob, 203-661-4033 greenwichwaterclub.com
Indian Harbor Yacht Club 710 Steamboat Road 203-869-2484 indianharboryc.com
Innis Arden Golf Club
120 Tomac Ave. Old Greenwich 203-637-6900 innisardengolfclub.com
The Milbrook Club 61 Woodside Drive 203-869-4540 milbrookclub.com
Riverside Yacht Club 102 Club Road Riverside 203-637-1706 riversideyc.org
Rocky Point Club 60 Rocky Point Road Old Greenwich 203-637-2397 rockypointclub.com
Round Hill Club 33 Round Hill Club Road 203-869-2350 rhclub.org
The Stanwich Club 888 North Street 203-869-0555 stanwich.com
Tamarack Country Club 55 Locust Road 203-531-7300 tamarackcountryclub.com
above: Round Hill Club’s fieldstone clubhouse was designed by Delano and Aldrich, the architecture firm behind New York City’s Knickerbocker Club.
above: From its classic shingle style clubhouse, the Belle Haven Club offers direct access to Long Island Sound and some of the best views in town • Greenwich Country Club
YACHT CLUB moved there in 1897, eight years after opening in1889 at its station on Finch’s [now Tweed] Island, one hundred yards from the mainland in Captain’s Harbor. Club history notes its ties to famous ocean racers and the America’s Cup. The elegant clubhouse, designed by Henry Pelton and built in 1919, provides dramatic views of the water on summer evenings. One highlight of the club’s offerings is a winter sailing program, with Sunday afternoon races that span a two-part season from November through late March.
A popular newcomer, GREENWICH WATER CLUB opened in 2006 on a stretch of land along the west bank of the Mianus River in Cos Cob. Meeting the needs of scullers, paddlers, and other watercraft enthusiasts who populate the river’s estuarine waters and shoreline in summer, the club offers a range of amenities. They include a full-service marina, dedicated rowers’ boathouse, and a fleet of kayaks and standup paddle boards for members’ use. Three pools and a fitness center provide for land-based workouts, and
the clubhouse offers indoor and outdoor dining spaces, as well as private event rooms.
From late in the 19th century onward, private clubs were formed in newly developed residential communities. The Belle Haven Casino, now known as the BELLE HAVEN CLUB , was founded in 1899 to serve the leisure needs of residents of Belle Haven, a private association nestled on a peninsula reaching into Long Island Sound, west of the southern end of Field Point Road. The club provides a clubhouse with fine dining and superb water views, a meticulously kept clay tennis court, a pool, and private beach area. Another neighborhood close to central Greenwich is Milbrook, and MILBROOK CLUB has an expansive Tudorstyle clubhouse with fine dining and café facilities. Founded in 1923, it is now one of the town’s century-old membership clubs; it offers a nine-hole golf course, tennis, paddle tennis, and a 25-meter pool.
Two more casual clubs are part of the local mix. Open only in the warmer months,
ROCKY POINT CLUB in Old Greenwich was organized in the 1920s around swimming and sailing. The club, with its incredible views of the Sound and its picnic-table, snack-bar style dining has continued to thrive as place with a relaxed, family atmosphere while also offering competitive aquatics and sailing programs. BAILIWICK CLUB in Glenville is another attractive and leisurely setting for tennis and swimming in summer, and paddle tennis year-round.
FIELD CLUB OF GREENWICH was organized in 1908 by a group of Greenwich gentlemen as a family-oriented club for racquet sports, and boasts a beautiful campus and lovely clubhouse with a gracious fine dining facility. Here, members can pursue tennis, with both grass and clay courts available; squash and platform tennis, a pool, and a fitness center complete its list of amenities. Keeping with its low-key profile, the club’s Lake Avenue entrance is announced with a simple pair of lanterns marked with the letters “FC.”
With a beautiful view of the Cos Cob Harbor, Riverside Yacht Club hosts many regattas each summer.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Beautiful houses of worship offer a place for faith and community
Joining a religious congregation is one way for a newcomer to connect with others in the Greenwich community. Starting with FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF GREENWICH, begun by Greenwich founding families in 1665 in Old Greenwich, the town currently has more than forty religious organizations that provide a neighborly group of congregants as well as gathering space for prayer, education, service and culture.
The SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF GREENWICH, on its promontory at the corner of Maple Avenue and the Post Road (Putnam Avenue), has one of the most dramatic locations of any structure in town, with a spire rising more than 180 feet above sea level. Beyond its architectural significance, a history dating from 1705, and its calendar for worship and celebration, this church campus and others like it reach out to the broader community with a variety of programs and activities. In 2021 Second Congregational’s mid-19th-century parish house became home to Coffee for Good, a coffee house operated by an independent nonprofit partnered with Greenwich-based Abilis, Inc. to provide training and employment for people with disabilities. And like numerous Greenwich houses of worship, the church hosts independent preschool education on its campus.
A commitment to the well-being of its community energizes Greenwich’s churches and synagogues. Many support town-wide programs such as Neighbor to Neighbor, with CHRIST CHURCH GREENWICH serving as a local headquarters for outreach to individuals and families in need of support. Choirs and choral groups, adult education, religious study, and various youth programs enhance the schedules of most congregations.
Many of the town’s churches have become local landmarks, distinctive for their beauty and historical importance. Nearly every era of town history is reflected in the architecture of local religious structures, including the modern TEMPLE SHOLOM and the Carpenter Gothic FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in the heart of downtown Greenwich. More important, Greenwich’s spiritual community remains an important facet of the town’s enduring appeal.
RESOURCES
COS COB
Diamond Hill United Methodist Church 521 E. Putnam Ave. 203-869-2395 diamondhillumc.com
Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St. 203-629-0018 grs.org
GREENWICH
Anglican Church of the Advent 606 Riversville Rd. 203-524-2806
Facebook: @greenwichanglican
Little Bethel A.M.E. Church
44 Lake Ave. 203-661-3099
Facebook: @LittleBethelAME
Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich 38 Field Point Road 203-629-9059 chabadgreenwich.org
Christ Church
Greenwich 254 E. Putnam Ave. 203-869-6600 christchurchgreenwich.org
Dingletown
Community Church 376 Stanwich Rd. 203-629-5923 dingletown.org
First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St. 203-869-7988
Facebook: @firstbaptistchurchgreenwich
First Church of Christ, Scientist 11 Park Place 203-869-1555 christiansciencect.org/ greenwich
First Church of Round Hill 464 Round Hill Rd. 203-629-3876 firstchurchofroundhill.org
First Presbyterian Church
1 W. Putnam Ave. 203-869-8686 fpcg.org
First United Methodist Church
59 E. Putnam Ave. 203-629-9584 fumcgreenwich.com
Grace Church of Greenwich Worship at The Women’s Club of Greenwich 89 Maple Ave. 203-861-7555 gracechurchgreenwich.com
Greenwich Baptist Church
10 Indian Rock Lane 203-869-2807 greenwichbaptist.org
Harvest Time Church 1338 King St. 203-531-7778 htchurch.com
North Greenwich Congregational Church 606 Riversville Rd. 203-869-7763 northgreenwichchurch.org
Round Hill Community Church
395 Round Hill Rd. 203-869-1091 roundhillcommunitychurch.org
Sacred Heart Church 95 Henry St. 203-531-8730 sacredheartgreenwich.org
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 954 Lake Ave. 203-661-5526 stbarnabasgreenwich.org
St. Mary Catholic Church
178 Greenwich Ave. 203-869-9393 stmarygreenwich.org
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 469 North St. 203-869-5421 stmichaelgreenwich.com
St. Paul Lutheran Church
286 Delavan Ave. 203-531-8466 firstpaul.com
St. Paul Catholic Church 84 Sherwood Ave. 203-531-8741 stpaulgreenwich.org
St. Roch Catholic Church
10 St. Roch Ave. 203-869-4176 strochchurch.com
St. Timothy Chapel 1034 North St. 203-869-5421 stmichaelgreenwich.com Second Congregational Church 139 E. Putnam Ave. 203-869-9311 2cc.org
Stanwich Congregational Church 202 Taconic Rd. 203-661-4420 stanwichchurch.org
Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave. 203-869-7191 templesholom.com
Trinity Church Sunday worship at the Greenwich Hyatt 5 River Rd. 203-618-0808 trinitychurch.life
OLD GREENWICH
Albertson Memorial Church of Spiritualism 293 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-4615 center4spiritualdev.org
First Congregational Church 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-1791 fccog.org
Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave. 203-637-3669 livinghopect.org
St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-2262 saintsaviours.org
RIVERSIDE
The Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Catholic Church
4 Riverside Ave. 203-637-3661 (St. Catherine campus) 247 Stanwich Rd. 203-637-3661 (St. Agnes campus) stc-sta.org
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
200 Riverside Ave. 203-637-2447 stpaulsriverside.org
opposite page: St. Mary’s Church below: First United Methodist Church
OPEN SPACES
A wealth of public recreation facilities and preserved land offer endless opportunities for enjoyment of the town’s natural beauty.
Throughout its history, the conservation-minded residents and government of Greenwich have made efforts to protect and preserve the town’s varied natural resources. Its topography is graced with dense woodlands, wide-open fields, lakes and streams, and a long and beautiful coastline. To provide access for all residents to some of its best geographical assets, the town and local nature and conservation organizations have set aside hundreds of acres for public use for leisure and sport.
GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION [DPR] maintains and manages the town’s generous inventory of neighborhood parks, venues for team sports and other athletic pursuits, playgrounds, pools, a skating rink and golf course. DPR operates basketball courts, tennis courts, lighted paddle-tennis courts, and pickleball courts. It provides venues for horseshoes, croquet, and even a cricket pitch in CHRISTIANO PARK in western Greenwich. Town sponsored leagues provide residents with a variety of options for team play in softball, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse and other sports. For those who prefer watercraft, the Mianus River and other local waterways attract kayakers, canoeists, and rowers. Those who prefer quiet interaction with nature will enjoy the town’s many miles of marked
and maintained walking and hiking trails in parks and nature preserves. Since many teams and facilities draw their participants from Greenwich residents, newcomers should contact DPR to understand requirements and secure necessary passes.
Greenwich is home to some of the state’s best private golf clubs, but residents and their guests can reserve a tee time at the town’s own public course. Golfers appreciate and enjoy “THE GRIFF,” as the award-winning, 18-hole, Robert Trent Jones, Sr.- designed GRIFFITH E. HARRIS GOLF COURSE is known. Between September and March, hockey players and figure skaters can reserve rink time at DOROTHY HAMILL ICE RINK in Byram. The facility is named for the Olympic superstar who spent her early years in Greenwich, and offers daily open-skate sessions and private and group lessons. Between May and mid-August the rink is covered in turf and the space can be rented for sports such as soccer and lacrosse, and also for summer camp sessions and birthday celebrations.
Greenwich boasts an enviable waterfront on Long Island Sound, and the broad estuary of the Mianus River that forms the boundary between Riverside and Cos Cob becomes active when warmer spring temperatures lure sailors and other watercraft enthusiasts to move offshore. Kayaks, canoes, and paddleboarders ply the relatively gentle
waters, and crew teams practice their rowing skills here as well. Of the several shoreline public parks, GREENWICH POINT PARK is probably the crown jewel. It is best known to locals as Tod’s Point, after J. Kennedy Tod, a Gilded Age businessman who owned the waterfront peninsula that was part of his sprawling Old Greenwich estate. The town purchased this portion of Tod’s property in 1945, ultimately reserving it for Greenwich residents. The park provides a panoramic view of the lower Sound, with Manhattan’s skyline visible in the distance on a clear day. The 150-acre park has a beautiful beach and placid waters, perfect for local paddlers and families looking for a relaxed day trip. The peninsula’s broad tidal flats attract many shorebirds that feed here; several species of heron as well as great and snowy egrets are easy to spot, bringing many nature lovers here for leisurely walks at the water’s edge.
To preserve the park’s historic character, a group of interested citizens formed the GREENWICH POINT CONSERVANCY in 2003 to work with the town, placing an emphasis on maintaining and restoring important existing structures. At the same time, the renewed buildings have a modern function in the context of the park’s mission. Thanks to this effort, original buildings of the Tod estate have been restored. Innis Arden Cottage was completed in 2011, and is now home to the FLOREN FAMILY
Binney Park
ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER and the BRUCE MUSEUM’S SEASIDE CENTER . The 4,000 square foot cow barn, an 1897 estate outbuilding, was completed in 2015 and transformed as a dining space, dedicated and renamed the SUE H. BAKER PAVILION in honor of the Conservancy’s cofounder. THE CHIMES BUILDING , a familiar local landmark that is home to the TOD’S POINT SAILING SCHOOL , is the Conservancy’s current restoration project. Also located in the park, the OLD GREENWICH YACHT CLUB is open to Greenwich residents with a Parks Pass. Members can race in the club’s own fleet of Ideal 18 sailboats, as well as the larger, member-owned PHRF sailboats. The club provides launch service for boats moored in Greenwich Cove, and offers an outdoor deck and grills for member use. GREENWICH POINT is accessible by car
but the town’s other two water-adjacent parks are accessible only by ferry. Either one can be reached in-season from the dock on Arch Street, and the ride is both scenic and refreshing on a pleasant summer day. Island Beach is one great getaway, perfect for families. It has a playground, concession stand, and rain/sun shelter. Great Captain’s Island appeals to nature lovers; the island’s 17 acres include a bird sanctuary and a lighthouse. Camping on either island is permitted between June and mid-September, but reservations are essential: book early for a preferred date. One popular way to experience Greenwich’s islands is to book the Cruise to Nowhere, which happens every Wednesday evening. Tickets are purchased day-of; bring your own refreshments.
While the shoreline is a big draw in summer, the woods and fields of mid- and
backcountry Greenwich provide many opportunities to experience the natural world in various conservation preserves. Located just off North Street near the Merritt Parkway, the Babcock Preserve is a 300-acre parcel of dense woodland. It provides good hiking, although the trails can be challenging and sturdy footwear is recommended. It also offers a picnic area and well-maintained riding trails for local equestrians. GREENWICH AUDUBON CENTER and KIMBERLIN NATURE CENTER PRESERVE are located deep in backcountry along Riversville Road. Audubon manages other nature preserves, including FAIRCHILD WILDFLOWER AUDUBON SANCTUARY , with eight miles of trails covering a range of habitats for flora and fauna.
Many backcountry properties have sufficient acreage to maintain stables,
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DOLATA; ANDREA CARSON
left: Griffith E. Harris Golf Course right: The entrance to Greenwich Common Park
and the town attracts equestrians. Horse owners and riders can join the GREENWICH RIDING & TRAILS ASSOCIATION , meet fellow riders, and acquaint themselves with the extensive network of trails that wind throughout Greenwich backcountry. The GRTA maintains its own NICKELS NATURE PRESERVE, LOCATED ON THE GREENWICH/NEW YORK BORDER . The group employs its own trail manager to keep the preserve and the town trails open for riders and nature enthusiasts. For those who appreciate equine sport but would rather watch than ride, Greenwich Polo Club has drawn hundreds of spectators to its high-goal Sunday afternoon matches, held from June to September at its field at Conyers Farm. It has become something of a local tradition to pack a picnic lunch and spend an afternoon watching some of the
world’s most acclaimed players compete.
More opportunities to interact with nature exist along the Mianus River, with long stretches of wooded property on both riverbanks, and many acres now conserved for public use. Mianus River Park is one such area along the border between Greenwich and Stamford, and covers more than 350 acres. The river flows fast here, and fishermen seek out good spots to cast from the riverbanks. Birdwatchers also enjoy the many woodland-loving species that can be spotted when walking on the park’s trails.
In Cos Cob, MONTGOMERY PINETUM PARK is home to many unusual species of plants and wildflowers on its 100 acres that are crisscrossed with trails. Also on this property is the GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER , which has a greenhouse and other facilities where it offers workshops
and classes for adults and children. The Center is a sponsor for an annual fundraiser, Grandiflora, which provides supporters with an exclusive tour of some of Greenwich’s best private gardens.
No guide to Greenwich’s abundant outdoor opportunities would be complete without some descriptions of the landscaped and well-equipped parks available throughout town in its various neighborhoods. CENTRAL GREENWICH’S BRUCE PARK, located south of I-95 and next to the Bruce Museum, is equipped with a wide assortment of recreational facilities. It has sports and athletic fields, a big playground, tennis courts, and even a croquet court. A beautiful landscape with manicured seasonal garden beds and walking paths make this park a great place for a relaxing stroll. South and west of Bruce Park and next to the ferry
above: Having a blast at Tod’s Point Sailing School
ANDREA CARSON
Bruce Park
dock is ROGER SHERMAN BALDWIN PARK.
This peninsula-shaped park has a stage area that serves as a venue for theatrical programs and several important annual town events. Surrounded by water on three sides, it is a picturesque location for the Greenwich Town Party in May, the Concours d’Elegance car show in June, and the Puttin’ on the Dog Festival that benefits Greenwich Adopt-a-Dog in September. Also within this park’s borders is Greenwich’s only Skatepark, with concrete ramps and jumps for skateboarders, in-line skaters and scooter riders to safely practice their moves. In Old Greenwich just south of the Post Road, Binney Park was given to the town in 1927 by Edward Binney, cofounder of Crayola crayons manufacturer Binney & Smith. Its 31 acres of beautifully
maintained landscape with a central pond are a favorite spot for residents. The park is also a location for Little League games, Independence Day fireworks, and the terminus for Greenwich’s annual Memorial Day parade.
The 30-acre BYRAM PARK at Greenwich’s western edge is a great venue for family outings. It has a beach and a playground, with a 1,000 square foot splash pool, a kiddie pool, and a concession stand. Once the site of an old power plant, COS COB PARK is east of downtown and somewhat upstream on a stretch of Mianus riverbank. Repurposed and transformed for public use, it offers dramatic views of Long Island Sound, a one-mile walking trail and a playground. It is also the site of Greenwich’s September 11 memorial.
RESOURCES
Audubon Center 203-869-5272 greenwich.audubon.org
Department of Parks and Recreation 203-622-7814 greenwichct.gov
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink 203-531-8560 greenwichct.gov
DPR Tennis Office 203-618-7613 (May-August) 203-618-7649 greenwichct.gov
Greenwich Point Park 203-622-7814 greenwichct.gov
Greenwich Polo Club 203-531-1639 greenwichpoloclub.com
Greenwich Riding & Trails Associaton 203-661-3062 thegrta.org
Greenwich Botanical Center 203-869-9242 greenwichbotanical center.org
Griffith E. Harris Golf Course 203-531-7200 thegriffgolf.org
Mianus River Park 203-622-7814 greenwichct.gov
Old Greenwich Yacht Club 203-637-3074 ogyc.org
Tod’s Point Sailing School 203-637-2022 todspointsailingschool.org
ANDREA CARSON
above left: Enjoying a beautiful day in Binney Park above right: The town’s 9/11 Memorial in Cos Cob Park
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INSIDE GREENWICH’S SIXTY-SEVEN SQUARE MILES ARE VILLAGES THAT FEATURE DISTINCT ATTRACTIONS, INCREDIBLE NATURAL BEAUTY, AMPLE SHOPPING AND ABUNDANT LOCAL COLOR
With distinctive neighborhoods and a variety of terrain, Greenwich has a diverse selection of properties within its sixtyseven square miles. From the estates of backcountry to intown condominiums and coastal enclaves of beautiful homes, there is something for anyone looking to enjoy the many natural, cultural, social and commercial assets of our town. Apart from Greenwich Avenue—the main avenue of the town’s central district—other neighborhoods have their own vibrant centers with restaurants, shops, and parks. Each has a character all its own. And for residents of any of the villages who are looking to connect with others, the Greenwich Newcomers and Neighbors Club is ready to help them build community and gain access to range social activities.
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This antique cast-iron bridge spanning the railroad tracks is a town landmark. Riverside School ranks in the state’s Top 10. The harbor by Riverside Yacht Club, a popular private club, is home port for many sail and power boats.
Just two square miles in area, the quiet lanes and residential character of Riverside enhance the charms of its coastal geography. When Greenwich was founded nearly 400 years ago, the land that now comprises this district was a tract of elds and woods that bordered the Mianus River and Long Island Sound. Mianus Neck, as it was called, was used by settlers for farming and grazing livestock; in the eighteenth century, the land was sold in lots suitable for farming. By the nineteenth century as the town grew, business leaders began to speculate in real estate, and the area’s proximity to gentle waters and its rural character attracted city dwellers looking to build summer cottages and enjoy sailing and other summertime pursuits. These new arrivals gradually displaced the farmsteads, and large seaside estates grew up beside the river. The district has been known as Riverside since 1870. Its natural beauty and convenient commute via Metro-North and I-95 have solidi ed its reputation as a highly desirable place to live.
Riverside’s retail activity is clustered along a section of East Putnam Avenue past its boundary with neighboring Old Greenwich. Across from the intersection of the Post Road (Route 1) with the neighborhood’s main artery—Riverside Avenue—is one set of stores, including premium grocer BALDUCCI’S, and AUX DELICES catering and gourmet shop, a COB’S BREAD store and PORCELANOSA kitchen and bath showroom. East of this group is Riverside Commons shopping plaza; it has several franchise eateries and a pharmacy, as well as the DIMARE PASTRY SHOP, a Greenwich institution for nearly fty years. VALBELLA, an elegant Italian restaurant with a loyal clientele, has served its customers from the kitchen of its stately Victorian venue for more than twenty- ve years.
Riverside’s long stretch of coastline attracts rowers and sailors, as well as oystermen who gather the bivalves around Greenwich Cove as they have for a couple of centuries. Riverside Avenue runs in a semicircular pattern, veering
east toward Old Greenwich, and many of the winding lanes that intersect this main road end at or near the water. Walkers and cyclists enjoy this part of town, with the marshy inlets that reveal the sights and sounds of a waterside community: seabirds in ight or a coxswain’s call to his crew on the river. Sailors appreciate this district for its proximity to RIVERSIDE YACHT CLUB (members only); those who join have access to an excellent racing schedule and junior sailing programs.
Riverside’s two schools, Riverside Elementary and Eastern Middle School, are within a block of each other. This year both schools have been ranked in the state’s top 10 public schools by U.S. News and World Report Coveted Riverside home sites along the coast have been luring boldface names to this shoreline for more than a century. Financial and media titans have maintained estates here. In some cases, the early “cottages” and parklike shorelands have been replaced by gated homeowners’ associations that preserve the tranquility and panoramic views. One group of elegant homes, Willowmere, derives its name from an abundant growth of the trees that once grew on the property. During the Civil War these were used for the manufacture of prosthetic limbs for wounded soldiers.
Few historic structures can be found in Riverside, due to its long use as farmland. However two properties have extensive history. The 1760 Samuel Ferris house, the oldest house in the district, is located near the Mianus River and preserved with its original character. The other is a transplant: the only remaining cast-iron bridge in Connecticut. The span that crosses over the Riverside railroad station is part of a bridge built in 1871 to cross the Housatonic River at Stratford, Connecticut. Moved to its current location in the late 1800s, it has become a local landmark. While not as old as these two points of interest, Riverside residents use the 1957 ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH, built at the corner of Route 1 and Riverside Avenue, as a guide to the main intersection for their neighborhood.
George I. Tyson, head of American News, became the first commodore of Riverside Yacht Club, which he and ten friends founded in 1888.
Riverside Bridge, Connecticut’s only castiron truss bridge, was part of a railroad bridge over the Housatonic. It moved here in 1871.
Amasa Marks bought 100 acres of farmland for a willow plantation around 1889 to supply his factory in New York City making artificial limbs for Civil War veterans.
AREA: EXITS 5 AND 6 OFF I-95 • HIGHLIGHTS: CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY; BINNEY PARK, TOD’S POINT BEACH & WALKING TRAILS
With two beautiful parks, a vibrant food and retail presence, walkable streets, and neighborly house lots, Old Greenwich has a friendly, small town ambience. As the town’s easternmost section, it was also the rst part of Greenwich to be occupied by English settlers, who arrived in 1640. As the founders built their homesteads, they also established the town’s rst house of worship, the FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF GREENWICH, in 1665. After three hundred sixty years, the congregation’s main church and other buildings are clustered on Sound Beach Avenue, across from BINNEY PARK and close to where the original meeting house once stood. The district itself has had several name changes, from Greenwich to Old Town to Sound Beach, and was of cially named Old Greenwich in 1930.
Once the New Haven Railroad began offering service from New York City after the Civil War, Greenwich became its rst Connecticut stop, and travelers discovered its pristine countryside and attractive shoreline. In response, savvy farmers opened boarding houses and local entrepreneurs followed with resort hotels. At the same time, bankers, merchants, and other well-to-do city dwellers purchased large plots of seaside property for large cottages and then, the grand houses of the Gilded Age.
It was the particular good fortune of Old Greenwich to attract a pair of these successful new residents, whose properties have become the most well-known and beautiful preserved public spaces in town. Merchant banker J. Kennedy Tod amassed a 147-acre estate along the Old Greenwich shore that encompassed a beautiful peninsula that included Greenwich Point. He deeded the property to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in his will, and they in turn sold it to the town in 1945. Known informally to residents as TOD’S POINT, the park boasts beautiful amenities in addition to a beach with gentle surf and a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline. The Old Greenwich Yacht Club, open to all residents with a Parks Pass, is one of the park’s many features. Binney Park, Old Greenwich’s second public treasure, was the gift of Crayola
crayon maker Binney & Smith’s cofounder. Edward Binney purchased its thirty acres in 1927, then transformed the low-lying parcel into a jewel of a public park with a central pond, play areas, athletic eld, and beautiful landscaping.
Old Greenwich stretches north and south of I-95, with condominium residences and some businesses along the Post Road (Route 1), including the HYATT REGENCY GREENWICH
The hotel, built in 1986 on the grounds of the old Conde Nast publishing operation, has recently refurbished its interiors, adding a new café and bar area for guests and locals. The majority of Old Greenwich’s generous selection of independent retailers and unique restaurants are sited along a busy section of Sound Beach Avenue that starts near the Metro North train station and extends for several long blocks. Within the last year, the co-owner of LE FAT POODLE on Arcadia Road has added two more restaurants on Sound Beach Avenue: LE SIREN, a Mediterranean bistro, and JUJU CANTINA, with authentic Mexican fare. These new dining venues add to the variety, and join many long-time Old Greenwich businesses that have found a home here. Among them are IMAGES, which offers custom framing and artful gifts, but has also been a great source the work of local Greenwich artists for a couple of decades; and GARDEN CATERING, a go-to source for comfort food since 1978.
On Harding Road, the EASTERN GREENWICH CIVIC CENTER has been the site for many events and activities since it opened in 1950. Thanks to some local boosters, its current renovation and expansion is in progress, and local residents and the entire town eagerly await its reopening.
Typical home lots in Old Greenwich cover less than a half-acre, contributing to its small-town charm. Many children, along with their parents and the family dog, make the commute from home to Old Greenwich Elementary School on foot; walkability in Old Greenwich is an asset that its residents treasure. Just across the northern boundary of Binney Park is Perrot Memorial Library, the district’s privately run and popular venue for abundant programs for all ages.
J. KENNEDY TOD’S 147-acre estate called “Innis Arden” in 1884 would be sold to the town for $550,000 in 1944 and become Greenwich Point Park.
EDWIN BINNEY, who invented Crayola crayons in 1903, provided the funds to turn a swampy area across from the church into a picturesque park.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH founded in 1665—“here before we were even a country,” noted one minister—is the oldest house of worship in Greenwich.
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clockwise from left: Families enjoy walking around Binney Park by the pond • Summer in full bloom at a classic shoreside colonial. • O.G. is easy to navigate on foot or on bike.
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The Greenwich Water Club offers a wide variety of water sports, including a full-service marina, three pools and boat rentals as well as fine dining and social activities. • More than 100 years old, the Cos Cob Fire Department has an active volunteer crew. • Residents enjoy sports with a waterside backdrop at Cos Cob Park.
• The Reading Room Cafe, a charming spot for tea, sandwiches and treats, is a popular meeting place.
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AREA: EXIT 4 OFF I-95 • HIGHLIGHTS: BUSH-HOLLEY HOUSE; PINETUM; COS COB PARK; BOATING ON THE RIVER
CBush-Holley House, c. 1728, known as the home of American Impressionism, taking in Twachtman MacRae and Hassam as boarders, is the centerpiece of our Historical Society’s campus.
Volunteer Fire Company has been a landmark on the Post Road since 1922, coming a long way from the Mianus Ladder and Hose company pictured in in 1900.
os Cob’s protected harbor at the head of the western bank of the Mianus River estuary has long drawn residents to this part of town. COS COB HARBOR once served as a valuable shipping point for area farmers and its natural beauty inspired famous artists. Like the rest of Greenwich, once railroads arrived along the Connecticut coast, the town attracted a new generation of residents looking for respite from the city. They built cottages and then permanent homes along the shore of the river and the Sound.
This proximity to the water continues to bring families to Cos Cob. Easy shore access beckons boaters, kayakers, rowers, and paddle board enthusiasts. Several marinas are located along the river, as well as other marine service providers. THE SPORTSMAN’S DEN is a fullservice sport shing out tter, and COS COB CHARTERS is nearby. Also at waterside is GREENWICH ROWING CLUB, which is home to Greenwich Crew, which caters to student rowers as well as recreational scullers.
Cos Cob’s panoramic views and charming homes have long been magnets for artists from New York and beyond. Leading a procession of American Impressionists arriving to paint here was John Henry Twachtman, who lived in Greenwich from 1890 to 1899. Other great artists of the period also painted en plein air in Cos Cob, including Childe Hassam and J. Alden Weir. After moving from town, Twachtman would board at the BUSH-HOLLEY HOUSE to teach and paint in the company of his friends. The house became a headquarters for the COS COB ART COLONY, giving the home’s long signi cance in town additional historic merit; the art colony was also the forerunner of the 113 year-old Greenwich Art Society. The Bush-Holley House is now part of the campus of GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, and one of a group of well-preserved homes along Strickland Road that are included in the historic district designation of this small neighborhood. The Historical Society’s headquarters was fully renovated in 2018, and its update includes state
of the art archival storage as well as an expanded library and exhibit space. The society offers a wide range of programs and exhibits for town residents and history buffs.
Cos Cob has its own branch of the Greenwich Library; in October of 2024 construction began on a new, expanded community room. While the project may curtail some programs while the interiors are renovated and reorganized, completion is anticipated by early summer. Cos Cob Elementary School is on Putnam Avenue and Central Middle School, with a brand-new building under construction, is a bit farther north. Family-friendly activities and recreational opportunities are also nearby. Bordering the river’s edge is the nine-acre COS COB PARK, which has two play areas, soccer elds, a walking path, and the town’s 9/11 memorial. Loughlin Playground offers courts for basketball, tennis, pickleball, and lighted courts for paddle tennis.
Diners in Cos Cob’s will nd a good selection of restaurants, from comfort food at JOEY B’S to MUMBAI TIMES, with its menu of Indian specialties from the country’s northern and southern regions. THE READING ROOM CAFE recently opened in the charming space that was formerly home to The Drawing Room; teas and delectable accompaniments are a specialty.
For nature lovers, MONTGOMERY PINETUM PARK contains some of the extensive conifer collection of Colonel Robert H. Montgomery. The volunteer-run GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER has its headquarters here, and offers programs for all ages, including serious adult gardeners. Connected to the PINETUM is the POMERANCE/TUCHMAN PARK, named for its former residents and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Barbara Tuchman who lived here. This property covers acres of woodlands, trails and waterways, and is accessible from Orchard Street. MIANUS RIVER PARK shares is part of a 391-acre nature preserve shared with neighboring Stamford, situated between Valley Road and Westover Road. It is a popular destination for walkers, hikers, shermen and dog walkers.
Barbara Tuchman, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian who wrote The Guns of August, was among many famous residents like playwright Eugene O’Neill and novelists Willa Cather and Anya Seton.
Home to the town’s high-end shopping and dining destination, Greenwich Avenue, Central Greenwich had modest beginnings. The area was originally known as Horseneck and used for grazing the horses of local farmers. In the 18th century a simple cow path called Piping Lane became the town’s central artery, Greenwich Avenue (or “The Avenue” as natives call it). Once the New Haven Railroad put a station at the foot of the Avenue and Horseneck was incorporated as Greenwich in 1854, the center of town grew dynamically.
Recognizing the town’s potential, wealthy New York capitalists developed Greenwich Avenue. Industrialist Henry Havemeyer commissioned the Havemeyer Building to serve as a school; it’s now headquarters of Greenwich Public Schools. Philanthropist Robert M. Bruce and his sister Sarah donated the Old Town Hall, which now houses the senior center, in 1905. In this era, other nanciers and captains of industry built grand homes. FIELD POINT PARK, a gated waterfront community, once had its own racetrack for entertainment, and many of the original mansions are still in place. BELLE HAVEN is another seaside gated community with its own yacht club. MILBROOK, an enclave of Tudorstyle homes, was built in the 1920s and has a nine-hole golf course.
After World War II, Greenwich became an enclave for executives who commute to the city, highly desirable for raising families. Many town service workers lived in modest homes around Milbank Avenue and Mason Street, but in recent decades these in-town locations have become popular with homeowners who like to live close to shopping, culture and transportation. Other neighborhoods close to the center of town, such as MAHER AVENUE and MEAD POINT, also attract eager buyers. While it has long been the axis of local
business, Greenwich Avenue has become the domain of some of the most prestigious retail brands including SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, whch opened here in 1937. Many top retailers have followed in later decades with RH taking over the Post Of ce building in 2014, creating a luxury showcase for home furnishings. APPLE has an always-busy store on the Avenue, and this year ARHAUS joins a large group of home retail brands at the top of Avenue.
With each season, this part of town adds new restaurants to its ever-expanding selection. Menus range from simple takeout to tempting gourmet offerings. 2023 brought Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s HAPPY MONKEY, joining other Central Greenwich venues with big followings. There is a restaurant here for every craving, budget, and time of day.
Among the cultural landmarks in this district are BRUCE MUSEUM and BRUCE PARK, legacies of philanthropist Robert M. Bruce. The museum reopened in 2023 after a two-year project to renovate and expand the space as a world-class institution for learning and appreciation of ne art and natural sciences. GREENWICH LIBRARY has also become a 21st century hub, offering patrons its extensive collections, galleries, and hundreds of free programs and activities.
Within walking distance of the Avenue are other civic structures. Julian Curtiss School, the current Town Hall, Havemeyer Park, Boys & Girls clubs, and the YMCA and YWCA. At the southern tip of Central Greenwich’s is the ferry dock where residents can ride to Captain’s Island and Island Beach. Also by the harbor is Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, site of Greenwich Town Party and many other events. Across the harbor is the luxury DELAMAR HOTEL and its chic restaurant, L’ESCALE which is especially popular for gathering after work, especially on summer nights.
Harry Havemeyer, art collector/ sugar baron, and his wife, funded Havemeyer School in 1892, now home of the Board of Ed.
Robert Moffat Bruce, textile merchant, gave his land and mansion to our town for a museum in 1908.
Louise Benedict and her husband Clifford Harmon, the first to fly across the Sound from Long Island, crashlanded at Mead Point pre-1910.
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clockwise from left: Greenwich Avenue becomes an outdoor dining scene in the warmer months
• The entrance to Greenwich Common Park downtown
Luxury retailers call The Avenue their home
Delamar Hotel overlooks Long Island Sound
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clockwise from left: Tending to plants at Sam Bridge Nursery • A wealth of shrubs and perennials by the Greenhouse • There are many wooded walking trails and winding lanes in mid and backcountry, including the Babcock Preserve
“Politics brightened my life but ruined my golf.”
Greenwich’s northernmost reaches— known as mid- and backcountry— have a distinctly different feel than the relaxed small-town ambience of its coastal neighborhoods, or the in-town energy of its retail- and restaurant-rich business districts. North of the Merritt Parkway, King Street, Round Hill Road and North Street wind through an area once covered by farms and crisscrossed by ancient stone walls, connecting with other rural byways and wthe border with Westchester County in New York. Punctuated by lakes, streams, and massive rock formations, it is an area of wooded hills and rolling meadows. In backcountry, a mailbox and stone-pillared gates are often the only evidence of an estate at the end of a long driveway. Some of the largest estates have been subdivided, but with fouracre zoning in backcountry these expansive homes and landscapes do not dilute the bucolic character of the district. Conservation organizations have helped to maintain the area’s rural beauty. GREENWICH AUDUBON and BABCOCK NATURE PRESERVE cover hundreds of undeveloped acres that include forests and wild meadows, preserved for public enjoyment.
Equestrians who join the GREENWICH RIDING & TRAILS ASSOCIATION care for more than 100 miles of riding trails that are also used by walkers, joggers and cross-country skiers. For Greenwich residents who value privacy and greenery, mid-country locations offer tranquility a bit closer to downtown. Much of this area is divided into one- and two-acre lots, located in such beautiful neighborhoods as Deer Park and Khakum Wood. Many midcountry properties share borders with open space and picturesque views, since many of the town’s private clubs, such as The Field Club and Greenwich Country Club, are located here. For nearly a century, SAM BRIDGE NURSERY on North Street has been the landscaper of choice
for many mid- and backcountry residents. These two districts account for two-thirds of Greenwich’s overall area, and like the rest of town were transformed by Gilded Age families, who bought up hundreds of acres of farmland and building estates with palatial homes, stables, carriages, and housing for servants. Gradually, these showplaces became unmanageable, though a few beautiful homes of that period remain. These lovely remnants include MILL FARM, formerly owned by Mel Gibson, DUNNELLEN HALL, at one time the property of Harry and Leona Helmsley, and a replica of the Petit Trianon at Versailles on North Street, built by a Goodrich tire heiress. The last and probably most spectacular of the storied Greenwich estates was located at the town’s northernmost border by the polo elds that are in use today. In its heyday the thousand acre property of U.S. Steel founder Edward Converse had 40 buildings and a staff of 200. In the 1980s the property sold to Conyers Farm Partnership and was subdivided into 60 lots, each with ten or more acres. This private, gated community features expansive custom homes and maintains the tranquility of open space.
To help sustain the area’s natural beauty, GREENWICH LAND TRUST works to preserve large tracts of open land with an intent to protect valuable botanical and zoological species in native habitat, as well as maintaining viewsheds and other natural wonders of the Greenwich countryside. For 75 years, KELSEY FARM on Lake Avenue has raised generations of young equestrians, fostering an appreciation for the beauty of the outdoors and the invaluable asset of space to ride. GREENWICH POLO CLUB, headquartered next to Conyers Farm, draws crowds to its warm weather matches, helping those who gather there to understand and appreciate the beauty of space that is preserved for public enjoyment.
AREA: EXIT 28–31 OFF MERRITT PARKWAY • HIGHLIGHTS: GREENWICH AUDUBON; RIDING TRAILS; SAM BRIDGE NURSERY
Horse lovers like Alva Gimbel, shown jumping sidesaddle in the ’30s, have enjoyed some 105 miles of bridle paths preserved by volunteers from Greenwich Riding & Trails for over 100 years.
U.S. Senator Prescott Bush, father and grandfather of two presidents and a champion golfer at the Round Hill Club, once said:
The Merritt Parkway with its handsome art deco bridges and bypasses—and free of commercial vehicles—has wended its way through pastoral Fairfield Country for 82 years.
AREA: EXIT 2 OFF I-95 • HIGHLIGHTS: VILLAGE CHARM, SHOPPING AND DINING, COMMUNITY LIBRARY, SKATING RINK
Just one square mile in area, Byram is the westernmost district of Greenwich, a peninsula tucked between the Byram River at its western border and Long Island Sound to the east. Although Greenwich was settled in the mid-1600s, most of the early houses have disappeared. THE THOMAS LYON HOUSE, located at the corner of Byram Road and West Putnam Avenue is a rare exception; constructed around 1695, it is the oldest unaltered Colonial era house in town, rescued from demolition in the 1920s when the Post Road (Route 1) was widened at the New York/ Connecticut border.Money was raised to move the house across the street. Currently, GREENWICH PRESERVATION TRUST, dedicated to preserving important remnants of the town’s early history, is working on plans to fund and maintain the Lyon house.
Over the years, this compact neighborhood has had many names: Lyons Point, New Lebanon, Meadville, and even East Port Chester, since it adjoins Port Chester, its neighbor in New York. The district of cially became Byram in 1947, and the area has long had connections to various commercial enterprises such as the quarries that produced the stone for many public structures and churches as well as Greenwich’s great estates.
The district’s coastal charm, its walkable streets, and convenience for commuters via Metro North and I-95 have led many buyers to choose this district. There is a good range of homes here, from the more modest houses along the Byram River and in-town to large, gracious homes along Byram Shore Road.
Byram’s restaurants offer variety as well as comfort food staples. A popular eat-in or take out option is BURGERS SHAKES & FRIEs, with a simple menu of crowd-pleasers that has created lines out the door for more than a decade. Road Food author Michael Stern has rated the restaurant’s burger as memorable. Now in its fth year, BAR ROSINA’s on Mill Street has held its place with a menu of Italian favorites, including appetizers and salads served up in portions designed for sharing.
Locals and other Greenwich residents also cross the river to Port Chester, a rapidly growing town with new dining venues as well as some old favorites. BARTACO is known for its lively, beachy atmosphere and tasty tacos. COLONY GRILL is another popular spot, and carried its name from the original 1935 Stamford restaurant known for thin crust pizza.
Frequent concerts by big-name acts have assured the longevity of the historic CAPITOL THEATRE on Westchester Avenue, a nearly century-old venue near the Metro North station. Nearly every weekend the theater provides great music performances for concert-goers from all over Fair eld and Westchester counties, but is particularly convenient for Byram residents. Another cultural landmark is BYRAM SHUBERT LIBRARY, which opened in 1931. Its current home on Mead Avenue was completely renovated in 2009 and it offers programs and activities for all its patrons. The newest of the Greenwich public elementary schools, New Lebanon School replaced its old 1893 namesake when construction was completed and it opened in 2019. New Lebanon is one of the town’s magnet schools, offering an International Baccalaureate program and a sustainable, state-of-the-art structure.
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BYRAM PARK allow residents to take full advantage of the district’s location on Long Island Sound. There are several water features, including the park’s own small beach, community pool with dedicated lap lanes, children’s pool, and a large splash pad. The park is a great spot for a stroll, with manicured grounds and a walking trail, in addition to tennis courts and a large playground. For boaters, there is a town marina and launch ramp. Fishermen enjoy Byram’s water access, and the opportunity to drop a line in the Byram River; RUDY’S TACKLE BARN on Water Street is a longtime go-to source for shing gear. For those who enjoy ice skating, DOROTHY HAMILL SKATING RINK is townowned and open from September to March.
Thomas Lyon House, built in the 1690s and one of our two oldest houses, was moved across the road to the corner of West Putnam and Byram Road.
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near Byram quarries, which supplied bluestone for the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and St. Roch Church.
Shell Island Tower off Byram Shore, now part of the Land Trust, was built by chemist Otto Elmer in 1925 as a family museum, with one floor dedicated to Thomas Edison memorabilia.
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on South Water Street). Larry is the go-to guy for anyone who wants to get out on the water and cast a line. • Artisan food retailers such as The Kneaded Bread (just over the line in Port Chester) find a home here
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Larry’s Fishing Charters
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Over centuries, the rapid descent of the Byram River toward Long Island Sound from its source in Westchester County has created the dramatic topography of the portion of western Greenwich known as Glenville. Streams and wooded hills were the backdrop for the water-dependent industries that grew up here, starting in 1718 when a Westchester entrepreneur put the rushing waters to work, rst with a grist mill and then a sawmill. A century passed, and Glenville earned its name and reputation as a mill town when the district’s rst woolen mill opened in 1814. Byram Manufacturing Company, powered by the nearby waterfall, passed through several owners until it became AMERICAN FELT COMPANY. As a textile giant in its era, it produced most of the felt used to make hats in the United States. When fashion tastes changed after World War II and the need for felted wool diminished, the company was acquired and eventually closed in the 1970s.
The dramatic waterfall and surrounding wooded slopes remained, and the impressively designed mill and buildings were destined for other uses, as their prime location made them ideal for development. Acquired in 1978 by Greenwich Associates, the old structures were restored and transformed into residential condominiums, of ces and retail space. This thoughtful plan retained the appearance, views, and natural surroundings that give the village’s central hub its unique character. Coupled with an inventory of charming nineteenth century houses in varied architectural styles, the small but well-preserved town center was recognized by the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. The mill buildings have recently undergone a second renovation, attracting empty nesters and millennials.
Glenville’s inventory of commercial space is modest compared with other districts, but it has some longtime favorites along with new businesses adding to the variety each year. The largest new arrival this year will be
DECICCO & SONS, part of a chain of familyowned premium supermarkets with ten stores in Westchester County in New York. The new store, the company’s rst in Connecticut, will open in summer 2025 in the Glenville shopping plaza. Greenwich chefs and restaurateurs often have their senses tuned to new opportunities, and another new Glenville eatery is BLUEBIRD TAQUERIA, opened by Mike Pietrafeso, owner of Roost Kitchen and Coffee. Another eatery that recently opened doors in Glenville is LONGFORD’S, which scoops its delicious small-batch ice cream in independently owned locations; production is based in Stamford, and the company delivers 60-plus ice cream avors to its stores daily. The owners of POPUP BAGELS also brought their freshbaked offerings to the neighborhood recently, recognizing that proximity to the Merritt Parkway and Westchester County Airport make their small shop an easy to-go stop on the way. Glenville also boasts some tried and true food venues; GLENVILLE PIZZA has been serving its pies to its customers for nearly a half century. REBECCA’S serves exquisite seasonal and locally-sourced American cuisine; the small, elegant venue has remained in its original location for more than twenty- ve years. Like other districts in town, Glenville has its own recreational and educational facilities. BENDHEIM WESTERN GREENWICH CIVIC CENTER was formerly the local elementary school. This impressive white-columned, red brick structure is used for community meetings and activities. Within its ten surrounding acres of park land are two ball elds and a playground. Nearby the 44acre PEMBERWICK PARK provides basketball and tennis courts, as well as baseball and soccer elds. The current Glenville Elementary School is referred to by locals as the “new” school, though it moved to its current location on Riversville Road decades ago. It was completely renovated and updated, and reopened in 2009.
Byram River Beagle Club, once a mecca for fox hunters, then a speakeasy, then a dining club, drew the likes of Lucy and Desi for their quickie wedding in 1940.
In 1899 a mill became the American Felt Company, where Polishimmigrants turned out felt for most hats made in America until the mid-70s. It now houses apartments and retail.
Glenville School, one-room c. 1756, served the grist mill community, was enlarged in 1882 for children of Irish textile workers, redesigned in the 1920s and became the Western Civic Center.
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671 Post Road Darien, CT 06820 203-655-1418
C-21 Scala Group 3850 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06606 203-374-9451
Cadre/Primequity Realty Group 60 Katona Drive #27 Fairfield, CT 06824 203-368-2000
Carbutti & Co. Realtors 72 South Main St. Wallingford, CT 06492 203-269-4910
Carol Wood Appraisals 10 John Todd Way Redding, CT 06896 203-938-3975
Ceci Properties 522 E Putnam Avenue Suite 11 Greenwich, CT 06830 203-921-5507
Century 21 All Points Realty 60 Long Ridge Road Suite 404 Stamford, CT 06902 203-327-0021
Charles Paternina 777 West Putnam Avenue Suite 300 Greenwich, CT 06830 203-622-3189
Cheryl Scott-Daniels Realty
25 Glenbrook Road #542 Stamford, CT 06902 203-981-0000
Chimblo Properties, Inc.
24 Sound View Drive Greenwich, CT 06830 203-940-5000
Christies International Real Estate
500 West Putnam Avenue Suite 400 Greenwich, CT 06830 914-200-3931
Christina Tracy and Associates 340 Valley Road #7 Cos Cob, CT 06807 203-273-5810
Chrys-Ann Young, Appraiser 45 Downs Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 203-325-8481
CLS Group, LLC 11 Largo Dr. Suite 200 Stamford CT 06907 914-261-9149
Coach Lamp Living 14 Putnam Park Greenwich, CT 06830 203-661-1617
Coats International Realty
7 Gard Court Greenwich, CT 06831 203-912-2328
Coldwell Banker Realty 1086 Long Ridge Road Suite 307 Stamford, CT 06902 203-322-2300
25 Purdy Avenue Rye, NY 10580 914-967-0059
66 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT 203-622-4400
66 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT 06830 203-622-1100
Compass
Connecticut LLC
200 Greenwich Avenue 3rd Floor Greenwich, CT 06830 203-343-0141
Connecticut Country Homes P. O. Box 4301 Greenwich, CT 06831 203-622-9490
Connecticut RE Analysts 160 Beers Road Easton, CT 06612 203-268-8831
Connecticut Real Estate Investment 12 Richmond Hill Road Weston, CT 06883 203-561-6547
Corcoran Centric Realty LLC 103 Mason Street Greenwich, CT 06830 203-625-9500
Corcoran Legends Realty 634 Old Post Road Bedford NY 10506 914-234-9261
Correll Appraisal Services
2490 Black Rock Tpk. #465 Fairfield, CT 06825 203-362-7864
Country Club Properties 1095 Newfield Avenue Stamford, CT 06905 203-322-8770
Daly Appraisal Services LLC 59 Old Dairy Lane Huntington, CT 06484 203-929-2722
Dave Jones Realty, LLC 33 Waterbury Rd. Prospect, CT 06712 203-758-0264
Davenport Properties, LLC 5 Putnam Hill c/o USA Capital Greenwich, CT 06830 203-912-7213
Davis Owens Real Estate 2083 Main Street Stratford, CT 06614 203-377-6644
Dennis Vlahakis Real Estate 2001 W Main Street Ste. 248 Stamford, CT 06902 203-359-6600
Designer Realty 21 Dingletown Road Greenwich, CT 06830 203-536-2449
Douglas Elliman of Connecticut LLC 75 Arch Street Greenwich, CT 06830 203-622-4900
Edwards and Associates 19 Ferncliff Road Cos Cob, CT 06807 203-918-4444
EH Realty 23 North Broadway Nyack, NY 10960 914-772-5858
Elk Homes Realty, LLC 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue Rye, NY 10580 914-921-9400
Equity Appraisals, LLC 41 Virginia Court Ridgefield, CT 06877 203-438-6100
ERA Insite Realty Services 600 North Broadway White Plains, NY 10603 914-949-9600
Estately, Inc. P.O. Box 23181 Seattle, WA 98102 206-624-1372
Executive Real Estate 17 School Street Glastonbury, CT 06033 860-633-8800
eXp Realty of Connecticut, LLC 1266 E. Main St., Suite 700R Stamford, CT 866-828-3951
F.D. Rich Management 222 Summer Street 2nd Floor Stamford, CT 06901 203-359-2900
First Greenwich Realty, LLC 11 Old Wagon Road Old Greenwich, CT 06870 203-326-0148
Found It CT LLC 24 A Bittersweet Drive Gales Ferry, CT 06335 860-389-2476
GEN NEXT Real Estate
320 Boston Post Rd Suite 180-111 Darien, CT 06820 833-436-6398
Gerald P. Fogarty 18 Chester Road Easton, CT 06612 203-374-7156
Giner Realty 26 Valley Road Katonah, NY 10536 914-263-0345
Ginnel Real Estate 493 Bedford Center Rd. Bedford Hills, NY 10507 914-234-9234
Granite Realty/ Affiliated Appr 12 Granite Hill Road Killingworth, CT 06419 860-663-0333
Greenwich Connecticut Properties
98 Valley Road #4 Cos Cob, CT 06807 203-273-1759
Greenwich Custom Real Estate 22 Tomac Avenue Old Greenwich, CT 06870 203-698-4444
Greenwich Estates, Ltd. P.O. Box 1656 Greenwich, CT 06836 203-661-3355
Greenwich Land Co., Inc. 28 Lafayette Place Greenwich, CT 06830 203-625-0234
Greenwich Realty Group LLC 49 Indian Mill Road Cos Cob, CT 06807 203-516-0694
Higgins Group Greenwich 67 Mason Street Greenwich, CT 06830 203-220-5021
Higgins Group Real Estate 1055 Washington Blvd. Stamford, CT 06901 203-658-8282
Highland Appraisals, LLC 100 Parrott Unit 704 Shelton, CT 06484 203-757-1508
Hoffman International Properties, LLC
500 West Putnam Avenue, Suite 400 Greenwich, CT 06830 203-325-1281
Homegenius Real Estate 275 Madison Avenue Suite 1501 New York, NY 10018 877-500-1415
HomeStory Real Estate Services 320 Robinson Avenue Suite 215 Newburgh,NY 12550 512-524-9335
Houlihan Lawrence 2 Sound View Drive Greenwich, CT 06830 203-869-0700
780 Boston Post Road Darien, CT 06820 203-655-8238
HouseCanary, Inc. 201 Spear Street, Suite 1400 San Francisco, CA 94105 855-681-6177
Howard Hanna Rand Realty 222 Bloomingdale Rd., Ste. 114 White Plains, NY 10605 914-328-0333
Hunter Realty Group
68 Southfield Avenue Bldg 2, Suite 100 Stamford, CT 06902 203-331-6513
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REA LTORS ®
Intriguing Realty, LLC 99 Dingletown Road Greenwich, CT 06830 203-252-7400
J. M. Appraisal, Inc. P.O. Box 667 Old Greenwich, CT 06870 203-637-1724
Jane Margolis Real Estate 238 West Lake Boulevard Mahopac, NY 10541 914-522-6096
Jennifer M Danzi, Broker 21 Wyngate Road Greenwich, CT 06830 646-526-7643
Joan Brown Appraisals 189 West Norwalk Roadt Norwalk, CT 06850 203-247-8687
Karin Picket 50 Hidden Brook Road Riverside, CT 06878 917-673-1135
Keller Williams Gold Coast 276 Post Road West Westport CT 06880 203-429-4020
Keller Williams NY Realty 120 Bloomingdale Road White Plains, NY 10605 914-437-6100
Keller Williams Prestige Properties 2777 Summer Street Ste. 700 Stamford, CT 06905 203-327-6700
Keller Williams Realty Group 760 White Plains Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 914-713-3270
Keller Williams Realty Partner 625 US 6 Mahopac, NY 10541 914-962-0007
Kerin and Fazio, LLC 23 Post Road, Suite 201 Fairfield, CT 06824 203-259-9500
King Merritt Realty 16 Palace Place Port Chester NY 10573 914-804-4779
KOSL REALTY 875 Mamaroneck Ave, Ste. 400 Mamaroneck, NY 10543 914-777-0007
L & L Associates 20 Buttermilk Lane Branford, CT 06405 203-488-0317
Landith Realty Ltd. 250 Park Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10177 212-572-4881
Larracuente & Johnson 611 Access Road Stratford, CT 06615 203-366-7355
Larry Kelly Appraisal Service, LLC 1548 Round Hill Road Fairfield, CT 06824 203-254-1838
Laurel Properties 56 Westcott Road Stamford, CT 06902 914-450-5102
Lockwood and Mead Real Estate 30 Wildwood Drive Greenwich, CT 06830 203-930-2880
Long Hill Associates 39 Edinburg Lane Trumbull, CT 06611 203-374-5687
Luzzi & Associates 140 Stone Meadow South Salem, NY 10590 914-954-2538
M. H. Heaven Real Estate, LLC 15 Doubling Road Greenwich, CT 06830 203-629-9499
Madison & Park of Westchester 30 Mildred Pkwy. New Rochelle, NY 10804 914-413-3800
Marilyn Secord P.O. Box 325 Riverside, CT 06878 917-930-3722
Marr and Caruso Realty Group 1177 High Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06905 203-661-1116
Michael F. Preneta P.O. Box 604 Wallingford, CT 06492 203-269-8777
Mid-State Appraisal Group P.O. Box 189 Southbury, CT 06488 203-267-6125
Miha Zajec 75 Orchard Drive Greenwich, CT 06830 203-253-0636
Mike Parelli Real Estate 192 Hobart Avenue Greenwich, CT 06831 203-940-2666
Millbrook Partners, LLC 25 Rachelle Avenue Stamford, CT 06905 203-912-5558
Miller Appraisal, LLC 42 Durant Ave #136 Bethel, CT 06801 203-792-6256
Mizak Appraisal Group, LLC 37 Killian Avenue Trumbull, CT 06611 203-268-4978
Modern Day Real Estate 1234 Summer Street Suite 201 Stamford, CT 06905 203-408-3001
Morales Real Estate Associates P.O. Box 2124 Norwalk, CT 06852 203-849-1014
Mulberry Street Associates 37 Treasure Road Fairfield, CT 06430 800-248-7595
MXN Real Estate, LLC 22 Elm Place, #4-1 Rye, NY 10580 646-937-1897
Nest Seekers International 1114 East Putnam Avenue Riverside, CT 06878 973-636-9406
New England Land Company 135 East Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 203-661-6004
NextHome GoodLife 2 Overhill Road Suite 400 Scarsdale, NY 10583 914-713-8912
Nora King and Co. LLC 17 Covewood Drive Rowayton, CT 06853 203-866-6777
Outlook Realty, LLC 34 Melrose Avenue Apt 1 Norwalk, CT 06855 203-246-5052
Park Allyn Realty Associates, Inc. P O Box 268 Cos Cob, CT 06807 203-661-8888
Petrucci Real Estate Services 18 Deerfield Street Norwalk, CT 06854 203-853-9877
Phillip P. Latella Real Estate 205 Neuton Street Port Chester, NY 10573 914-939-3954
REA LTORS ®
Pine Capital Ventures 170 Mason Street Greenwich, CT 06830 646-350-9422
Pinnacle Real Estate & Management Services, LLC
500 Newfield Avenue Stamford, CT 06905 203-321-9496
Plaza Realty and Management Corp 1010 Hope Street Stamford, CT 06907 203-653-6535
PLTC, LLC
30005 Ladyface Ct. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 801-358-1411
Precision Appraisals LLC 123 Skyview Drive Stamford, CT 06902 203-273-2169
Premier Real Estate 1234 Summer Street 4th Floor Stamford, CT 203-977-2444
Prevu Real Estate, LLC 575 Fifth Avenue 14th Floor New York, NY 10017 646-603-6868
PrimeSites, Inc. P.O. Box 4898 Greenwich, CT 06831 203-629-1310
Property Appraisal Services, Inc.
3609 East Tremont Ave Bronx, NY 10465 718-885-3800
RE/MAX Heritage 20 Saugatuck Avenue Westport, CT 06880 203-254-7555
RE/MAX Prestige Properties
25 West Red Oak Lane White Plains, NY 10604 914-831-3090
RE/MAX Right Choice 105 Technology Drive Suite 1A Trumbull, CT 06611 203-268-1118
Real Broker CT, LLC 100 Pearl Street Hartford, CT 06103 401-400-7222
Realty Holdings USA, Inc. 51 Harold Street Cos Cob, CT 06807 203-244-9694
Realty J. One 105 Calvert Street, Suite 203 Harrison, NY 10578 914-835-3333
Realty ONE Group
Connect Monroe 401 Monroe Turnpike Suite E8 Monroe CT 06468 203-590-1111
Realty.com
8323 Southwest Hwy Houston, TX 77074 877-673-2589
Red Canoe Realty, LLC
200 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT 06830 203-661-3681
Redfin Corporation
157 Church St. 19th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510 203-910-9797
Redwith
116 Welton Street New Haven, CT 06511 203-777-2009
Relo Redac, Inc.
411 Theodore Fremd Ave. Suite 200 Rye, NY 10580 203-661-6404
Review Ready eValuation P.O.Box 289 Westport, CT 06880 203-226-6041
Rhumb Realty LLC
500 W Putnam Avenue Suite 400 Greenwich, CT 06830 203-770-6047
Richard Harnedy 215 Woodhampton Drive White Plains, NY 10603 914-760-8454
Richardson Realty Associates Inc. 75 S Broadway Ste. 400 White Plains, NY 10601 914-769-4663
Rodney J Baptiste 304 Main Ave Norwalk,CT 06851 203-515-5802
Roost Realty LLC 5 The Grn Collinsville, CT 06019 917-213-7128
Rushmore Appraisal Group, LLC 21 Woodcrest Avenue Trumbull, CT 06611 203-550-1077
For over 100 years, Cummings & Lockwood has been building meaningful and lasting relationships with our private clients, their family offices, businesses and charitable entities, serving as trusted advisors throughout their lifetimes and providing sophisticated legal counsel at every important stage of their lives.
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Principal, Private Clients Group
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Principal, Private Clients Group
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Principal, Private Clients Group
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Principal, Private Clients Group
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Principal, Private Clients Group
2 Greenwich Plaza, Suite 230 / Greenwich, CT 06830-6390
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Rye Port Real Estate 81 Maple Avenue Rye, NY 10580 914-937-1995
S.E.L. Realty, LLC 1011 Hope Street Ste. 2C Stamford, CT 06907 860-837-0334
Scott Kadison Real Estate 104 Mayweed Road Fairfield, CT 06824 203-768-7106
Serhant Connecticut LLC
500 West Putnam Avenue Suite 400 Greenwich, CT 06830 646-480-7665
Sharon Giglio Real Estate LLC 36 Arcadia Road Old Greenwich, CT 06870 203-644-4663
Shelby’s Realty Services 10 Wall Street, Suite 209 Norwalk, CT 06850 203-505-4264
Shoen Realty, Inc. 32 High Street Rye, NY 10580 203-861-2525
Our core services include:
■ Estate planning and administration
■ Estate, income and gift tax planning
■ Wealth protection planning
■ Trust formation and management
■ Philanthropic giving
■ Generational wealth transfer
■ Probate and estate settlement
Sielken Davis LLC 5-47 47th Road 3rd Floor Long Island City, NY 11106 718-606-6021
Skye International Realty, LLC 2289 Bedford Street #D6 Stamford, CT 06905 917-319-1601
Soleiman Appraisal 80 Business Park Drive Ste 201 Armonk, NY 10504 914-273-6600
Sotheby’s International Realty One Pickwick Plaza Greenwich, CT 06830 203-869-4343
Sovereign Properties LLC 40 Ellen Street Norwalk, CT 06851 203-939-1234
Star Realty, LLC 96 Meriden Rd Waterbury, CT 06705 203-509-5818
Station Cities 120 South Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410 203-272-8282
■ International estate and tax planning
■ Executor and trustee services
■ Business succession planning
■ Residential and commercial real estate services
■ Corporate and finance services
■ Fiduciary and probate litigation
■ Tax controversy and litigation
■ Business litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution
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REA LTORS ®
Stetson Real Estate 565 Alda Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 914-381-7173
Sunbelt Sales & Development Corp 290 Harbor Drive, c/o WorkPoint Suite 1 Stamford, CT 06902 203-964-3000
Susan Slotnick 31 Wampus Lake Drive Armonk, NY 10504 914-261-2041
Sutliffe Associates 52 Lafayette Place #1G Greenwich, CT 06830 203-869-0172
Sutton Properties 87 Greenwich Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 203-661-5226
Tatiana Goldburt (Office) 289 Taconic Road Greenwich, CT 06831 917-567-1327
Ten-X Inc. 17600 Laguna Canyon Road Irvine, CA 92618 888-952-6393
The Agency 6 South Avenue New Canaan, CT 06840 203-258-8918
The Avenue Realty, LLC 500 W Putnam Ave, Ste 400 Greenwich, CT 06830 203-258-9037
The Bridge Realty Inc. 2777 Summer Street Suite 214 Stamford, CT 06905 914-413-4093
The Brocor Group 1055 Summer Street Stamford, CT 06901 203-569-1996
The Main Real Estate Source 515 West Avenue Unit 390 Norwalk, CT 06850 203-842-7065
The Riverside Realty Group 472 Riverside Avenue Wesport, CT 06880 203-226-8300
Tibetts Real Estate 25 Salt Box Lane Darien, CT 06820 203-655-5039
Tomo Real Estate 2200 Atlantic Street Stamford, CT 06902 425-954-5758
Town Green Real Estate 40 Station Road Redding, CT 06896 203-770-4380
Town of Greenwich Assessor’s Office P.O. Box 2540 Greenwich, CT 06830 203-622-7888
TREC Realty, LLC 55 Old Field Point Road Greenwich, CT 06830 858-692-1904
Trusted Realty Partners 324 Elm St Suite 105B Monroe, CT 06468 203-929-1621
Urban Connections Realty Corp. 39 Whitmore Lane Stamford, CT 06902 203-496-0896
Van Hoesen Realty Corp. 92 Brookside Drive Greenwich, CT 06831 203-629-6294
Vylla Home 301 Edgewater Place Suite 100 Wakefield, MA 01880 888-575-2773
Westport Properties 3 Sheldrake Road Greenwich, CT 06830 203-258-0561
White Oak Realty, Inc. 127 Greyrock Place #1610 Stamford, CT 06901 203-274-2720
White Wood Appraisals 10 Indian Hill Road West Harrison, NY 10604 914-358-9100
Wilcox and Company 15 River Road #207 Cos Cob, CT 06807 203-344-1077
William Pitt Sotheby’s International 2200 Atlantic St Suite 210 Stamford, CT 06902 203-644-1450
William Raveis Real Estate 1022 Long Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06903 203-322-0200
45 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT 06830 203-869-9263
www.HOMEZU.com 45 Eisenhower Dr. Sharon, MA 02067 877-249-5478
Zillow CT LLC 1224 Mill Street Suite 224 Office 8 East Berlin, CT 06023 206-456-2162
We are looking for fantastic photos of Greenwich and Greenwich people to feature every month on our new back page. If you would like a chance to be published in Greenwich magazine and win $100 here’s what you should know:
• Photos can be whimsical, historical, serene, funny or beautiful but they all must be taken in Greenwich.
• Photos must be submitted digitally to photos@mofflymedia.com and be 300 dpi and 7 inches high or larger.
• We will need: 1) Photographer’s name, address, phone number and e-mail 2) Subject of the photograph (identify people in the photo) 3) Location of the photograph 4) Inspiration behind the photograph 5) Any interesting anecdote about the photograph or featured subject
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1640
Greenwich was settled
1903
Greenwich Avenue was paved with soft yellow stones and dubbed the “Yellow Brick Road.”
67. 2
square miles: the total area of the town
550 ft
elevation at Round Hill, a lookout point for the Continental Army during the American Revolution
5
number of architectural styles that date from the late 1800s to early 1900s in downtown historic district
4,000 + businesses operate in town (number courtesy of Greenwich Chamber of Commerce)
62,000 +
estimated population
45 + Minutes
approximate commute time on Metro-North from Greenwich to Grand Central Terminal
503 single family sales in 2024
$31,500,000 highest sale price
$2,866,300 median sale price
$1.797 Billion total dollar volume single family sales 2024
214
students from the GHS class of 2025 were inducted into National Honor Society
1,800
annual programs at Greenwich Library, ranked one of America’s top libraries by Library Journal
30
preschools are located in town, a broad selection for young families
1946 year backcountry
Greenwich was in the running as a potential site for the United Nations
30
number of musicians or entertainers who have called Greenwich home, including Diana Ross and Alice Cooper
32 miles of shoreline
2
islands serviced by town ferries
17.2
acres is the size of Great Captain Island, the southernmost point of land in New England.
1,000+ acres of open space
36 tennis courts
1 public golf course
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