‘Southern comfort’ in Stamford
byThere’s no need to venture outside of Fairfield County to enjoy some down-home cooking; just look to Bar BQ to get your southern comfort…
Stamford.
A ‘gathering place’ for pampering
byA visit to the spa is always a good idea. Especially, if it’s well deserved. (Which, of course, it is.) And the Agora Spa…
On the road with Carolee
byWhen you’re on vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is the safety of your precious jewelry – but at the same…
Christmukkah in July
byEarly on, WAG covered Fortina when it had one location, in Armonk. Now the eatery has grown to include spots in Rye Brook and…
A taste of Fairfield – and beyond
byYamini Lal will be the first to tell you, accompanied by a hearty laugh, that there are “two interests I have.” While she’s a…
Baubles… at quite a bargain
byJewelry lovers will want to drop what they are doing and make a plan to head to Stamford. Immediately. Carolee, the fashion jewelry wholesaler,…
The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens warms up for spring
byThe Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens in Stamford is ready for a new spring season with the aid of a newly designed mobile touring app…
Noir, a Stamford newcomer
byNoir is a French restaurant that knows how to let loose. It’s a self-proclaimed “bistronomie” — a blend of “bistro” and “gastronomy,” offering a…
Glittering days ahead
byWAG has featured the designs – and philanthropic efforts – of the Stamford-based fashion-jewelry company Carolee New York several times, so we were delighted…
An itch for Hitch
byFor Louise Krasniewicz, it’s a small world, after all. The Stamford native is not only an artist, but an anthropologist. And, she says, “If…
Hats off to this entrepreneurial effort
byWhen it comes to fashionable hats, the Panama is a style recognized around the world. But, reminds Jose Molina, that sartorial favorite is actually not…
Meaningful designs
byWhen it comes to giving back, Carolee New York leads by shining example. The Stamford-based fashion jewelry wholesaler has a long history of offering…
An entertaining read
byChef Kristin Sollenne, a rising star in the culinary world, is hitting the road in support of her new book, “Domestic Chic, A Fashionably…
Paint + wine = Fun
byPhotographs by Bob Rozycki. I’d heard about places such as Muse, which opened recently in the heart of downtown White Plains. These wine…
Celebrity chef Aarón Sánchez dishes on the dock
byPhotographs by Danielle Brody. The reputation of Aarón Sánchez, celebrity chef (“Chopped”) and co-owner of Paloma, might draw you to the Stamford restaurant,…
Powering up with a Chef François salad
by“Chef François Kwaku-Dongo has made his way around the globe, including the Fairfield County restaurant scene,” restaurant reporter Danielle Brody writes in WAG’s July…
Charles Starke is setting sail, camera in hand
byCharles Starke is setting sail. And it’s not just into his retirement. Just weeks after leaving his career as a practicing physician, the longtime…
A photographic legacy
byThough it’s still a few weeks away, I just wanted to offer a sneak peek into the June WAG, our annual travel issue. One…
Nadine Hokayem’s holistic approach
byWhen prospective patients visit Nadine Hokayem’s naturopathic clinic, Medicine by Nature, most likely they’ve come there for one reason. “Usually the first couple sentences…
A gem of a romance
byTucked into the corner of a bustling strip mall in Stamford, Peter Suchy Jewelers is, at first glance, your traditional jewelry store. There are…