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What to Look for When Visiting Older Loved Ones During the Holidays

Expert Guidance from ComForCare Home Care Fairfield. Photography by Dariusz Terepka Photography The holidays often bring families together who may not see each other regularly. While phone calls and FaceTime are a great way to check in, it can be hard to notice changes in a person’s appearance or home that could indicate they need help. In person, adult children have an opportunity to pay closer attention to their aging parents or relatives and notice signs that might otherwise go unseen. Neil...

Arts + Culture

Town in Technicolor

BTS of the New Mural Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom There’s a stunning new landmark in town! A wall outside the fitness center on Mill Plain Road has been transformed by a striking new mural, recently commissioned by Fairfield resident and artist David Condon of andnowgraphics. We caught up with Dave to learn more about the inspiration behind the piece, his creative process and what goes into bringing a mural from an idea to a showstopping reality. FLM: The new mural at Fairfield’s...

Life + Culture

A New Leader, A New Chapter

Meet Operation Hope’s New Executive Director Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Jay Cohen Bridgeport native Fernando Muñiz has spent his career in nonprofit organizations and government, focusing on helping people navigate some of life’s most complicated systems. Early in his career, he served as an AmeriCorps member at Catalyst CT before moving through several smaller nonprofit organizations and ultimately joining the Connecticut Department of Children and Families...

Food + Beverage

Say Cheers!

Celbrate the season at Wine N Cheese Day Spa Photography by Dariusz Terepka Photography This holiday season, the best way to say thank you, Happy Holidays or Happy New Year: gather at Wine N Cheese Day Spa for a little pampering, a little indulgence and plenty of reasons to linger. This unique destination blends luxe and lounge, making it just as fitting for a holiday get-together with friends as it is for a festive drink and small bites with co-workers. Start with one of the spa’s...

Health + Wellness

A Fresh Start

Familiar Faces Behind Clean Slate Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Jay Cohen After more than 15 years in Fairfield, Lisa Storch and Glen Colello are giving their longtime local following something new. The couple, who met in 2004 at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City, recently transformed Catch A Healthy Habit into Clean Slate, a reimagined café on Sherman Street. Lisa, and Glen were originally drawn together by their shared interest in raw food...

Food + Beverage

A Taste of Positano!

Photography by Jay Cohen You don’t need a passport or a plane ticket to get a taste of Positano. Via Posa, recently opened in Fairfield by Ariane and Massimo Carro, brings the warmth, flavors and hospitality of the Amalfi Coast to our own backyard. For Massimo, hospitality is in the family. His family has spent 70 years in the business and currently owns the five-star, family-run Covo dei Saraceni in Positano. That same spirit of family, quality and genuine Italian hospitality is at the heart...

Life + Culture

To Market To Market

Farm to Table with Madison Vitale Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Jay Cohen When Connecticut native and Fairfield County local, Madison Vitale emailed her three sisters with the idea of starting a food-centric Instagram account in 2015, she had no idea @sistersnacking would take off the way it has. With their distinct and thoughtful approach, the sisters have developed an authority that is both authentic and trustworthy. They have built a reputation for being honest...

Food + Beverage

The Perfect Roast Chicken

Article by From Subsnack | Photography by Courtesy of @Sistersnacking Cold weather screams roast chicken weather and we've been perfecting this recipe for you.   Ingredients 4-5 lb Whole Chicken 1 large or 2 small/medium onions, sliced thick 4-6 large carrots, peeled and sliced into large pieces 1/3 cup butter, room temp Yukon gold potatoes - large or small, sliced into large pieces Few good thick slices of crusty sourdough, ripped into large pieces ...

Food + Beverage

Where to Eat in Fairfield With Kids

Article and Photography by Yael L. Maxwell Fairfield is such a family town that it’s hard not to find a spot welcoming to little ones. That said, some restaurants go above and beyond to welcome the tiniest of diners. From clever activities to stave off the absolute boredom of waiting for the food to come to—gasp!—free meals, certain eateries have earned a warm place in my kids’ hearts, and in doing so have won over our business as well. The places you’ll find on this list offer the tables...

Food + Beverage

Raise A Glass

Harry's Wine & Liquor Celebrates 85 Years Article and Photography by Harry’s has been a local institution since October 1941, when Harry Pollack purchased the former Pine Liquor Store and renamed it Harry’s Package Store. Originally located in a small building on the Post Road where the parking lot stands today, the store moved into its current location in 1968. Sadly, Harry passed away from a heart attack before he could see the new store open. His wife, Betty, took over management, with...