Life + Culture

Darien + New Canaan Lifestyle Local Love Awards

YOUR FAVORITES Article by You, Our Dear Readers! Best Custom Home Builder: Mattera Construction, Westport, CT, matteraconstruction.com Best Architect:  Wadia Associates, 134 Main Street New Canaan, CT, wadiaassociates.com , @wadiaassociates; Established in 1976. Offices in New Canaan, Connecticut, and Palm Beach, FL. Known for an obsessive level of detail. They don't just design "houses"; they create estates and compounds that establish family legacies. Their approach integrates...

Food + Beverage

Wholesome by Design

A plant-based mompreneur reimagining convenient breakfasts with clean ingredients and inclusive options for every family Article by Laura Sabia | Photography by Brook Road Photography For MAJA Food founder Mackenzie, food has always been personal. Long before launching her plant-based brand, she was experimenting in the kitchen as a teenager, drawn to baking and recipe development. Years later, after transitioning to a vegan lifestyle, she began adapting recipes to fit her own dietary needs...

Life + Culture

Ask Leslie

Article by Leslie Kumar Welcome back to Ask Leslie! By the time you’re reading this, I’ll have returned from a trip to Illinois to visit my dad, a visit that was overdue. It brought me back to a question from the April column, from a reader navigating life as an adult child of divorced parents living in different states. She shared how much closer she feels to her mom, and how difficult it can be to make the trip to see her dad. It stayed with me, likely because it felt so familiar. And in a...

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Local Experiences

The best places and things to do in our area. Article by Megan Schinella Located in the heart of downtown Hotel Viking is one of the city’s most iconic luxury hotels. Blending classic Gilded Age charm with amenities including a spa, indoor pool, and roof top bar. The five-story property is a landmark to the city’s historic hospitality scene. Ocean Edge Resort is a premier Cape Cod destination offering historic elegance, private beach access, golf, and classic coastal charm. Set on a...