Health + Wellness

Early Detection Saves Lives

Dr. Gilda Boroumand brings us up to date on breast cancer screening. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy | Photography by John Videler October is breast cancer awareness month, and it’s a perfect time to schedule your annual breast imaging if you haven’t already done so. Westport Lifestyle sat down with Gilda Boroumand, M.D., a breast imaging radiologist at Connecticut Breast Imaging, which has five locations in the area for mammography and ultrasound. Dr. Boroumand advised us on the latest...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Local Experiences

The best places and things to do in our area. Article by Megan Schinella Our community is brimming with incredible food and drinks to indulge in and Megan has selected some of her picks that you must experience for yourself! 1. Josie & Tony's - where an old Manhattan restaurant meets your Italian grandma’s kitchen. Sandwich shop by day, restaurant membership supper club by night.  Norwalk, CT. 2. Blackbird -  a sleek and sophisticated bar & restaurant. With a moody ambiance, share...

September 2024

Local Services

Featuring 17-year-old, Ellie Charney

Student at Darien High School Article by Sarah Bamford What inspires you to get involved with your community? Volunteering for Feeding 500 allows me to interact directly with the Darien community through events and food drives, and then I get to see the immediate impact our donations make on the community in Norwalk that Open Doors is supporting. Feeding 500 started with one goal—raise enough money to feed five hundred people a year, or around $1,250. Since its founding in 2021 through New...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Flavors of Fall

Embrace the season with autumnal ambiance and cuisine Article by Anna Barnes As the autumn leaves start to fall and chillier winds blow into town, like clockwork I start to crave the flavors of fall: warmer, heartier, more savory dishes, and all the produce that become in season. We are so lucky to live in a part of the country that tends to “show off” during the fall season, but even luckier for us, our local restaurants do the same. Le Penguin, Greenwich. I always crave buttery, decadent...

September 2024

Life + Culture

Barrett Bookstore Round Up

Article and Photography by 1. Be Ready When The Luck Happens by Ina Garten - October 1 Barefoot Contessa fans cannot miss this riveting and revealing memoir from Ina Garten. She invites us into her childhood in Stamford, Connecticut, her courtship and early marriage with the one and only Jeffrey, and of course her incredible work ethic and creativity in building her career in food, entertaining, and entertainment.  2. The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz - October 1 Fans of The Plot will...

September 2024

Local Services

Community-Driven Philanthropy Makes a Difference

New Canaan Community Foundation Article by Lauren O’Malley “Philanthropy isn't just putting a band-aid on something, it’s bringing betterment to someone’s life,” said Lauren Patterson, President & CEO of the New Canaan Community Foundation (NCCF). Since its founding in 1977, NCCF has taken that sentiment to heart in their commitment to improve the lives of people in lower Fairfield County by providing leadership on local issues, making impactful grants, and leading New Canaan’s charitable...

September 2024

Health + Wellness

Embrace Your Beauty

With Skin by Sarah Medical Article by Kristin Burnell | Photography by Abby Cole Photography September is the perfect time for a refresh, a time to treat yourself and enhance your confidence. If you're looking for a skin treatment to help build your radiance, Skin By Sarah Medical will help fulfill your needs. Dr. Sarah Lacarrubba specializes in injectable, medical-grade skin treatments. She is a board-certified physician and a member of the ​​American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and the...

August 2024

Life + Culture

New Youthful Trend: Face Yoga!

Lift Your Face with a Workout Above the Neck Article and Photography by Nicole Glor Do you ever wonder why you work out your entire body, but not your face? Well, I did and, as a yoga instructor for two decades, I decided face yoga was a perfect addition to my aging plan and became certified in the FitFace Method.  You too can work out your face (in addition to or instead of med spa treatments and facelifts) to move from anti-aging to pro-aging in a holistic way! "The Face Yoga Method is a...

August 2024

Local Services

Sophie York, 16

Darien High School Article by Sarah Bamford What inspires you to get involved with your community? Making an impact inspires me to get involved with my community. I have learned that community involvement comes with building bonds with peers while helping people in less fortunate situations. I enjoy strengthening my connection to the community. What clubs and organizations do you belong to?  I’m the co-president of the Darien chapter of Feeding500, an all-high school student-run...

August 2024

Local Services

Local Experiences

The best places and things to do in our area. Article by Megan Schinella We’ve rounded up some of our picks for the most sophisticated and fashionable destinations that will have you feeling renewed as well as ready for the camera! 1. Have your hair colored at Color Cafe with the talented Kim Sclafani, using her signature basketball technique, hair contouring, and balayage!  Norwalk CT. 2. Schedule a Touch and Glow facial at Glowbar, customized just for you in 30 minutes with their...

August 2024