Food + Beverage

Summer Seafood Gazpacho

A Refreshing, Chilled, Summer Forward Soup That Packs In Protein And Fiber! Article and Photography by Alyssa Lavy, MS, RD, CDN Ingredients (yields ~8 C gazpacho) 8 large tomatoes  1 large cucumber 2 cloves garlic 1 small sweet onion 1 jalapeño pepper ½ tsp hot sauce 3 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 ¼ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp ground black pepper 2 Tbsp parsley (fresh or dried) 8 oz lump crab meat 8 oz cooked shrimp, chilled (about 8-12...

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Darien + New Canaan Lifestyle Local Love Awards

YOUR FAVORITES Article by You, Our Dear Readers! BEST CUSTOM HOME BUILDER: Ruddy Builders, 664 Post Rd, Darien, CT, jnruddy.com, @ruddybuilders BEST ARCHITECT:  VAKOTA  Architecture, PLLC, 177 W Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT & 1216 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, vakota.com @vakotaarchitecture; VAKOTA is committed to developing and promoting architectural creativity; your passions become our own – we design without limits. BEST HOME DECOR AND FURNISHING:  Jill Rae Designs, 19 Governor...

Travel

A Parisian Escape

Chic Views, Fine Dining, and the Ultimate Girls’ Weekend at Hotel Plaza Athénée Article by Laura Sabia There’s something undeniably magical about Paris. The way the light hits the Seine, the smell of fresh baguettes wafting through the air, the cobblestone streets leading to spontaneous adventure. But what made our recent trip truly unforgettable was checking into the iconic Hotel Plaza Athénée for the ultimate girls’ getaway. Tucked along the glamorous Avenue Montaigne—the epicenter of...

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Local Experiences

The best places and things to do in our area. Article by Megan Schinella Everything is fine when there is sunshine! The Summer season is upon us, so grab your crew and tackle our bucket list recommendations to check off before one of our favorite seasons comes to an end! Clarke Outdoors -  Canoe, Kayak, and Raft the Housatonic River. Shuttle to and from the River is provided.  West Cornwall, CT. PEZ Visitor Center  - Features history, trivia & memorabilia related to the classic candy &...