Rugby on the rise
It’s no coincidence that rugby is reappearing this year in the Olympics after a 92-year absence. The sport, which plays like a cross between…
Taking flight at Grace Farms
Don’t judge yourself too harshly if you’ve never heard of the American kestrel falcon. The smallest raptor in North America, the kestrel has been…
Homefront Farmers plants a growing business
When Ridgefield resident John Carlson first started his at-home farming company, Homefront Farmers, the responses he received in his first two years of business…
Realtor Joseph Barbieri guides buyers to Greenwich
Joseph Barbieri has been among the top Realtors in Greenwich for nearly 30 years, with a portfolio that includes $75 million Hillandale and the…
The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens warms up for spring
The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens in Stamford is ready for a new spring season with the aid of a newly designed mobile touring app…
Plunge into the Long Island Sound’s aquatic culture
For decades, the Bruce Museum Seaside Center in Old Greenwich and The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk have offered residents of Fairfield County and beyond entrée…
Deane Inc. is cooking
The family-owned and -operated design firm Deane Inc. has been serving Fairfield and Westchester counties since 1961. Now, more than a half-century later, the…
Where love and luxury meet history
A blend of modern and historic, casual and luxurious, the sprawling shoreline property features an array of more than 100 distinct, intimate villas, guesthouses,…
There is no success without family for real estate titan Bob Scinto
Over several decades Bridgeport native Robert “Bob” Scinto has built a $200-million commercial real estate empire that spans 3.2 million square feet of office…
Loukoumi, a lamb who leads
Nick Katsoris, a lawyer from Eastchester, went from writing crime thrillers to penning a beloved children’s book series that has galvanized thousands of children…
Ryan Reynolds: superhero and family man
When it comes to the craft of acting, there are few more versatile movie stars than Ryan Reynolds. He’s been a superhero (“Green Lantern”),…
9/11 survivor shares story of healing at Burke Rehabilitation
Photograph by Reece Alvarez. On Sept. 11, 2001, Harry Waizer of Scarsdale was riding the elevator between the 78th floor lobby and his…
The Rose family forging a legacy in Yonkers
Photographs by Reece Alvarez. The Rose family not only collects and produces hard-to-find and unusual décor — they themselves are a bit of…
Luxury indoor amenities provide year‐round recreation
Photographs courtesy Houlihan Lawrence. From indoor lap lanes to disco dance floors and NBA-worthy basketball courts, Fairfield and Westchester county homes boast some…
Area chefs take farm to table from trend to movement
Photographs by Reese Alvarez. A growing trend in restaurants over the last several years has been the farm-to-table model, but for some of…
Travelers in 2015 trade R&R for culture and adventure
Vacation plans are in full bloom — but where to? Another escape to the turquoise tropics or perhaps something off the beaten path —…