Food + Beverage

The 203's Great Connecticut Lobster Roll Tour

Article by Tory Brown If there’s one meal that completely defines a Connecticut summer, it’s a hot buttery lobster roll. At The Two Oh Three, we’ve spent years exploring the little shoreline towns, hidden marinas, and local seafood spots that make this state feel so special… and finding great lobster rolls has definitely become part of the tradition. From classic seafood shacks on the water to hidden local favorites tucked inside marinas, these are the spots we keep recommending to friends...

Finance + Legal Services

A Few Good Women

Conlon Amendola Is Setting a New Standard in Family Law Photography by Jay Cohen Formidable, discerning, dynamic, and empathetic; these words describe the women of Conlon Amendola, a highly regarded family law practice specializing in high net worth and highly complex divorces. Founded in Southport in 2024 and led by co-founders Jacquelyn Conlon and Bonnie Amendola, who have a collective six decades of combined experience, and associate Laura Brea, this women-led team embodies strength...

Event Planning + Services

The Perfect Cutlet

Article by Suburbia Sandwich Co. Chicken cutlets hold a special place in our hearts as one of the first dishes Liv made for Jarrett early in our relationship and the one that made Jarrett really believe in a future for Suburbia. Chicken cutlets are such a humble dish in terms of letting a few simple ingredients really shine, but behind that tender yet crunchy bite is a labor of love - a series of simple techniques that elevate an ordinary chicken breast into something truly craveable. And...

Professional Services

Aviator Nation

Learning to fly with Avia Flight Academy Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Vision Digital Studios by Mike Steidley Fairfield residents Daniela and Amro Aly took their passion for aviation to new heights when they co-founded Avia Flight Academy at Sikorsky Airport in Stratford, and it’s truly taken off! Daniela spent more than a decade designing training programs for the corporate world, and she brings that same expertise to creating a learning environment where aspiring...

Local Services

The Well Groomed Man

Hammer & Nails Opens in Fairfield Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Jay Cohen Ashwin Pamudurthy has spent the last 2 decades managing clinical practices at academic medical centers in New York and Connecticut. He currently serves as the administrator of the Dentistry service line for Montefiore Einstein Health System in New York City. Ashwin and his wife, Melissa, have called Westport home since 2018, where they live with their two daughters and their dogs. After...

Real Estate

There's No Place Like Home

Libby McKinney Tritschler of Team AFA at William Raveis Real Estate latest Southport Dream Home Photography by Borgatta There are homes that are renovated, and then there are homes that are reimagined. 260 Willow Street  is the latter a Southport Village residence shaped not by trend or convenience, but by discipline, restraint, and a deep respect for architecture and setting. Recently sold on April 17, 2026, this remarkable estate stands as a testament to what is possible when vision is...

Professional Services

Tooth Tycoon

Article by Yael L. Maxwell | Photography by Dariusz Terepka Photography Ever since he was a young boy, Dr. Donald Miller knew he wanted to build something for himself that would also give back to others. For over 25 years, he has worn many hats primarily as the owner and operator Cosmetic & Reconstructive Dentistry in the Brickwalk but also as community builder and philanthropist.  Though he’s approached “five times a week” by private equity firms seeking to offload his administrative burden...

Life + Culture

The Write Stuff

Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom Andrew Ginsburg is no stranger to an audience, but his crowd has changed. A popular stand-up comic on the New York City circuit for over 20 years, he eventually realized where his true creativity and his true fan base really lived. Now an author, this Fairfield dad of three has pivoted to a different kind of storytelling, one rooted not in the spotlight, but in everyday life. FLM: Tell us a little about yourself and your connection to Fairfield. For...

Life + Culture

Momfluenced

Article by Yael L. Maxwell Paige Souza didn’t set out to share playroom organization tips or practical style recommendations to tens of thousands of people online. When she started posting snapshots from everyday life in Fairfield with her new baby during the pandemic, it was in an effort to connect with friends and family who were missing out on getting to know her growing family. Flash forward a few years, and the former elementary school teacher has amassed a following of local moms and...

Beauty

The Best Skin Tips

From Luxury Facialist Rose Buatti Article by Yael L. Maxwell | Photography by Bevy Rutledge With almost 20 years of experience working in luxury skincare, Greenfield Hill resident Rose Buatti knows a thing or two about taking care of our outermost layer. After earning a degree in early childhood education, she pivoted out of personal interest and trained at the pioneering Christine Valmy Institute before landing a job at the famed La Prairie Spa at the Ritz-Carlton New York. When her loyal...