Local Services

KAZ Outdoors

The Zulkeski Brothers Are Reeling in Ridgefield’s Next Generation of Anglers Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Jennifer Zarine Photography The Zulkeski brothers have always loved fishing. We joined Kris and Kory one sunny morning at Mamanesco Lake. When Kris received a phone call, his fishing reel ringtone (which was impressively realistic, we must admit) perfectly underscored just how next-level their passion for the sport runs. As kids growing up in Norwalk, the brothers learned to...

Health + Wellness

Ridgefield’s Resident Renaissance Man

Dr. Blaine Langberg Article by Katie Parry Dr. Blaine Langberg, Ridgefield’s local orthodontist, is a man who wears many hats—and not just the funny ones he dons to celebrate his patients’ new smiles. Langberg majored in Mathematics and minored in English at Union College, where he wrote his thesis on fractal repetition structure in poetry. Specifically, he explored whether poets of nature employed more fractals—or repeating patterns—in their work than city-dwelling poets. This early academic...

Travel

Here Comes the Sun

Local Travel Agent Kelly Berlin Puts the Top Down on the Hottest Hotel Openings in the Region Article by Kelly Berlin With endless blue skies, shimmering sunshine and “just right” temps, there’s no place more idyllic than the East Coast in the summertime. And there’s no better way to soak it all in than with a summer road trip. Not sure where to set your GPS? We’ve got you covered with a round-up of the newest and most exciting hotel openings in the Northeast. From a hip hideaway in the...

Life + Culture

Ridgefield Commemorates America at 250

A Pledge Signed in Blood and Fire Article by Geoffrey Morris It was a hot July day in Philadelphia nearly 250 years ago when 56 men stepped forward and did something unthinkable. With ink and conviction, they signed a parchment that would become one of the most revered documents in history—the Declaration of Independence. But in 1776, it was not a sacred relic. It was a death warrant. These men, founders of a new nation that had yet to win a single battle, pledged their “lives, fortunes, and...

Education

Dolce Vida

Scott Callahan Is Reshaping Medical Aesthetics Through Expertise and Education Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Annie Fandl Photography With its sleek, chic sign and stunning antique exterior, Dolce Vida Medical Spa has a presence on Danbury Road that commands your attention. Whether entering through the grand front doors or the discreet side entrance, clients step into a whimsical, dazzling space—plush velvet chairs, a crackling fireplace, cheeky artwork alongside Rembrandt replicas...

Local Services

Lift. Move. Give.

How Ridgefield’s Ezra Zimmerman Turned EZ Services Into a Force for Good Article by Katie Parry EZ Services is not your average business. What sets it apart is its owner, Ezra Zimmerman. Zimmerman has lived in Ridgefield his entire life. He launched EZ Services in 2011, starting out with a little bit of everything—from tree work to junk removal to moving. Over the years, the company became more focused on moving. Now renowned throughout Fairfield County and beyond for its white-glove...

Fitness

Forging Ahead with Purpose

How Mike McManus is Elevating Wellness, One Step at a Time Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Dariusz Terepka Photography Mike McManus has always thrived in a team setting. A former Division I football player at Marist College (now Marist University), he found himself missing the camaraderie and shared purpose once he entered the corporate world. As he advanced in his career, the long hours and sedentary lifestyle began to take their toll. “A theme far too common for so many,” McManus...

Beauty

Fresh-Faced & Fabulous

Amanda Gabbard’s Ultimate Glow-Up Guide for Radiant Skin Article by Katie Parry Dewy skin is in, and spring is the perfect time to embrace this sought-after look. We’re sitting down with makeup artist extraordinaire Amanda Gabbard to learn how to achieve an effortlessly luminous complexion. Gabbard is a celebrity makeup artist, licensed esthetician, and cosmetic educator with over two decades of experience in the beauty and entertainment industry. Based in New York City, she has worked on...

Local Services

The Farmers Next Door

Meet the Women Feeding Ridgefield Article by Katie Parry | Photography by New Light Creative Services Ridgefield, like so many towns in Connecticut, was once a predominantly agrarian community. Over the past century, however, acre after acre of farmland has been developed to accommodate its growing population.  According to research compiled by Phil Esser in Agrarian Presence in the Country Place Era , Ridgefield boasted several thousand acres of farmland as recently as one hundred years...

Real Estate

Karla Murtaugh

Turning a Leap of Faith into Real Estate Excellence Article by Katie Parry | Photography by Ashley Hutchings and Jay Graygor Karla Murtaugh is one of Ridgefield’s most recognized names in real estate—so much so that it’s hard to believe she didn’t start her career in the field. Karla’s journey to Fairfield County began in 1987. When her company relocated to Dallas, she stayed in New York after meeting her now-husband, Greg Murtaugh. She then took a position at an international optical company...