Health + Wellness

The Food Hierarchy

A simple framework for choosing foods that nourish, satisfy, and support long-term health. Article by Dan Pachter, Exercise Physiologist @bodybypure For years, diets were built around the old Food Pyramid, which placed grains and carbohydrates at the base. Today, many nutrition approaches take the opposite view: emphasize protein, healthy fats, and whole foods, and reduce refined carbohydrates. The most foundational macronutrients are protein and fat because they supply the raw materials to...

Education

STAMFORD IN-FOCUS

You live here. You love it. Show us how you see it. Article by Photography Competition The Stamford Photography Club and  Stamford City Lifestyle  magazine invite current Stamford Photography Club members to participate in the  Stamford: Home In Focus Photography Competition —a celebration of the people, places, and moments that make Stamford an extraordinary place to call home. Whether you're inspired by a sunrise over Cove Island, the energy of downtown, a neighborhood gathering, a quiet...

Life + Culture

John Starks

Home Court Advantage - A Champion's Life in Stamford Article by Tom Chiappetta | Photography by Jay Cohen For nearly three decades, John Starks has called Stamford home. But this summer, the New York Knicks legend experienced something even he never thought he'd see. After 22 years as the Knicks' Alumni & Fan Development Advisor—and more than three decades connected to the franchise—Starks finally celebrated what generations of fans had waited 53 years to witness: an NBA championship. When...

Food + Beverage

Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetables

One Pan Sheet - Simple, Tasty & Healthy Article by Nikki Glekas This meal is a great alternative to chicken souvlaki when it’s chilly outside and you don’t want to grill. It also can easily be doubled or tripled if you’re feeding a crowd. This is definitely going to be one of your go-to weeknight recipes for your school year. We hope you love it as much as we do! Enjoy!  Mediterranean One Pan Sheet Greek Chicken with Vegetables This is such a great one pan meal for busy weeknights. It’s...

Arts + Culture

Feed Your Creativity with The Art of Flânerie

Join Stamford Photography Club for a Day Wandering with Curiosity & Purpose Article and Photography by Stamford Day of Flânerie In the  Stamford City Lifestyle   July 2025  issue, we introduced readers to  The Art of Flânerie: Wandering with Purpose —the practice of slowing down, paying attention, and discovering the extraordinary hidden within ordinary moments. Photographers understand this way of seeing instinctively. Some of our most memorable images are captured when we set aside...

Education

Slow Fashion, Mindful Style

Pressing pause on fast fashion for sustainable style Article by Eva Glassman We’ve all purchased a blouse, pair of pants, or dress that ripped immediately at the seams, or the zipper got stuck and broke right away. It’s heartbreaking. Have you ever noticed that clothes from 30, 40, 50+ years ago just look and feel better? It seems to be the unfortunate reality today that our clothing simply isn’t the same quality as the styles of the past. According to the UN Environment Program, the number...

Arts + Culture

Creative Alchemy

Tommy Utah transforms salvaged materials into whimsical, collectible steampunk-inspired functional art masterpieces Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Laurie A. Guzda Growing up in Waterside section of Stamford in the 1960s and ’70s, Stamford-based artist Tommy Pellini (aka Tommy Utah Designs) learned early that creativity often begins with imagination, resourcefulness and a willingness to build something from nothing. Today, that same spirit defines his distinctive steampunk-inspired...

Style + Beauty

Seducing Steel

Photographing Architecture as Art Article and Photography by Jay Cohen Most people see a building. I see a sculpture. Architecture is one of the few art forms we can actually live inside. It shelters us, inspires us, challenges us, and occasionally stops us in our tracks. Every curve, line, angle, beam, and bolt exists for a reason. There are no wasted gestures. No happy accidents. Every decision is deliberate—a conversation between engineering and imagination. That's what fascinates me. ...

Food + Beverage

The Longest Table

A Community Picnic for Neighbors to Gather, Connect, Converse - September 19 - Mill River Park Article by Marty Shapiro Take A Seat at Stamford’s Most Inspiring Table More than simply a lunch - a communal experience designed to foster new friendships and strengthen the bonds that make Stamford special On September 19, the heart of downtown Stamford will transform into something extraordinary. People from all over Stamford will gather in Mill River Park for The Longest Table - a free...

Home Services

Monarch Estate Services

Estate Management Isn't Just for Estates Anymore Article by Laurie A. Guzda For generations, having someone oversee your home was considered a luxury reserved for grand estates and the ultra-wealthy. Today, that idea is changing. Modern life has become increasingly complicated. Careers demand more of our time. Travel is more common than ever. Homes are larger, more sophisticated, and filled with technology, mechanical systems, and amenities that require regular attention. As a result, many...