
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...
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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...
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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...
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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. Â 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 ...
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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...
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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...
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Beauty
Wavelengths
H Salon Brings The Modern Evolution of Texture With American Wave Photography by Dariusz Terepka Photography The Modern Evolution of Texture For years, the word perm brought to mind tight curls and the iconic hairstyles of the 1980s. Today, texture has evolved into something entirely different. Clients are looking for effortless movement, soft waves, natural-looking curls, and hair that enhances their everyday style, not changes it completely. That’s where the American Wave comes in. ...
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Life + Culture
CIRCA 1970
The Hollywood Secret to Effortless Skin Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom Dream job alert! Fairfield resident Amy Komorowski is the cool-girl we wish was on the moms' text thread. One of the industry's most sought-after men's groomers, Amy's work spans red carpets, magazine covers and concert tours, while her dedicated client roster reads like a who's who of the most recognizable faces on our feeds, our screens and in today's culture. Amy's signature approach is the effortlessly...
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Style + Beauty
Carry On in Style
Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Bolster McKinley for Le Sac Sulpice Local tastemaker Pia Miranda has called Fairfield home for more than a decade. With years of experience in the design industry, she has honed her expertise and cultivated a distinct, refined aesthetic across interiors, textiles and wallpaper while working with luxury brands. Home base has given Pia the balance and inspiration she craves, the perfect juxtaposition of community and creativity. It’s...
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Home Services
The Power of the Powder Room
If you’re craving a bold design moment but aren’t quite sure where to begin, start in the powder room. It’s a space that invites creativity without demanding commitment across your entire home—a contained environment where design can feel a little more daring, a little more expressive, and entirely intentional. A SMALL SPACE WITH A STRONG POINT OF VIEWUnlike primary living spaces, the powder room exists just outside the everyday rhythm. It’s not designed for long stretches of time, but rather...
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