Travel

Festive Winter Getaways Close to Home

Article by Kelly Berlin Snow covered hills that are perfect for sledding, charming town centers twinkling with fairy lights, cafes serving up steaming mugs of hot cocoa, beautiful boutiques brimming with treasures…   The festive season is right around the corner, and luckily, we live in one of the most beautiful destinations to enjoy winter’s wonders.  Whether you’re looking for a rustic chic ski getaway, an inspired culinary journey, a weekend of wellness, or a dreamy oceanside escape, it’s...

Professional Services

A Touch of Luxury

Wine N Cheese Day Spa Offers an Elevated Customer Experience Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Heidi Curran Photography Walking by Wine N Cheese Day Spa in the heart of downtown Fairfield undoubtedly makes passersby slow down in their tracks. This unique addition to The Post Road is part spa, part bar and part event space, offering an elevated customer experience, superior client engagement, and exceptional service. This holiday season, Wine N Cheese Day Spa is the...

Food + Beverage

The Sweetest Season

Sea Salt Baking Co's Holiday Cookies Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Provided by Sea Salt Baking Co. Add Sea Salt Baking Co. to your gift giving list this year. Their gourmet cookies and cakes packages can be customized and delivered right to your recipients front door step.  Enjoy their Triple Chocolate Dipped Holiday Cookies  Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1...

Shopping

Holiday Cheer Starts Here!

Shop Local for the Perfect Gifts This Season Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom You can check unique gifts off your holiday shopping list the year. Fairfield is brimming with thoughtful, distinct ideas from our local small businesses, artisans, vendors and local online retailers. Fight the algorithm of ordinary gift giving clicking the same old purchases and shop local this season to find the extraordinary. Instead of run-of-the-mill, generic options, you’ll find gifts from businesses...

Arts + Culture

Backstage Buzz

What's New At The Quick Center Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Provided by Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts As another exciting fall season at The Quick is underway, the recent appointment of Lori N. Jones as Director of Programming and Operations is adding to the buzz. Since 2013, Lori has been an integral part of the Quick Center for the Arts, "Over the last 11 years, my roles have changed significantly but at the heart of the work, what matters most is that we...

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Picture Perfect

How a Blended Family Built a Thriving Photo Booth Business Together Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Photos Provided by Esskay Four Photo Booth Co. Great businesses usually start with a great story. As Ken tells it, after meeting Samantha at a parent-teacher conference, she was like a song he couldn't get out of his head. He was "smitten". As fate would have, they met again a few months later at a high school football game. The deal was sealed. They were engaged and...

Health + Wellness

Preserving Memories on the Minds of one Fairfield Couple

Article by Kristen Cusato, Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter | Photography by Dariusz Terepka Photography Twice a week, at 6:30 in the morning, Fred Schaefer and other Fairfield history buffs head to the historic Greenfield Hill Cemetery to pull weeds and clean gravestones – some of those are stones from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Fred takes great pride in his hobby of preserving memories for others, as a brain disease threatens to take his own memories. The 72-year-old was...

Event Planning + Services

Crafting Flavor

Signature Drink and Food Recipes Elicit Brewing Company Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Provided by Elicit Brewing Company One of Fairfield's newest hangouts is Elicit Brewing Company. Redefining food and fun, Elicit Brewing Company blends the best of a night out on the town into an unforgettable experience all under one roof -- A brewery, a beer hall, a cocktail bar, a lounge, a game room, a restaurant, and much more.  Known for their full bar with tons of liquor...

Local Services

SAVOR THE FLAVORS OF THE AUTUMN HARVEST

Tips from Kindred Spirits & Wine's Resident Expert for Fall Article by Monica McCall | Photography by Provided By Kindred Spirits & Wine Cool, crisp air, vibrant colored leaves, and bright blue skies are what come to mind in October. We don our sweatshirts, embark on hikes and head to local festivals filled with autumn delights. This is the time of year that the earthy smell of fallen leaves and the soft, golden hue of the sunlight casts a warm glow and the transition from summer grilling and...

Food + Beverage

Brioche Bliss

Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Dariusz Terepka Photography As you open the grand doors of Isabelle et Vincent, you know you are about to be transported to another place. Lucky are we to have this special place in town where, for a moment, you can be transported to a cafe in Paris. Known for their variety of macarons, tarts, quiches, breads and delicious desserts, this small family-owned French bakery is big on taste.  Brioche Ingredients: Flour 1.000 grams Sugar...