Wellness

HEIRLOOM TOMATO & PEACH SALAD

WITH BASIL-LIME VINAIGRETTE Serves 2-4 Article by Jacqui Justice, Functional Nutritionist @JacquiJustice Celebrate summer’s peak with a colorful, nutrient-rich food adventure. From heirloom tomatoes to juicy peaches, Summer’s harvest is bursting with flavor. Explore local markets, try something new, and savor the season with this refreshing salad that highlights the best of what’s fresh, local, and delicious. HEIRLOOM TOMATO & PEACH SALAD WITH BASIL-LIME VINAIGRETTE Serves 2-4 Ingredients...

Food + Beverage

Sipping on Sunshine

Tranquillity Vineyard & Winery: Where Time Fills Cups and Life is Savored Article by Regan Robertson | Photography by Tara Grandmaison On an unusually warm afternoon in May, two men quietly look out across the shimmering Lake Quassapaug in Middlebury, Connecticut. A gentle breeze blows, carrying the scent of lilacs, and a golden glow evokes an invitation to pause and reflect. Dr. Dean Yimoyines and his son Dean John, the owners of Tranquillity Vineyard & Winery, are the stewards of 45 pristine...

Education

The Art of Flânerie: Wandering with Purpose

An urban exploration discovering hidden, and not so hidden, curiosities. Article and Photography by Laurie A. Guzda Flânerie, the art of the flâneur, represents one of the most elegant forms of urban exploration. Born in 19th century Paris, this practice transcends simple wandering to become a philosophical approach to experiencing the city. The flâneur (or flâneuse for women) is not merely a stroller but an urban observer—someone who walks the city to experience it fully, without a...

Health + Wellness

Explore Healthy Eating

Build Your Ideal Diet and Exercise Plan Article by Dan Pachter, Exercise Physiologist @bodybypure Forget rigid diet labels. The best nutrition and fitness approach blends the best ideas from several effective strategies to fit your lifestyle and goals - mentally and physically. Start with the basics: whole foods, quality protein, healthy fats, low processed carbs - nutrient-dense meals. These are foundations for improving body composition and long-term health. Explore and mix elements from...

Travel

Explore AutoCamp

Several Locations Nationally, Cape Cod is an Easy Escape Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Read McKendree Are you dreaming of a summer getaway that blends New England charm with elevated outdoor living? Just a 3.5-hour drive from Stamford, AutoCamp Cape Cod is the perfect long weekend destination, where modern Airstream suites, beachside breezes, and coastal adventures await. I recently had the pleasure of spending a weekend at AutoCamp Cape Cod, and it delivers! Set on 14 acres in...

Arts + Culture

STAMFORD’S JOE CORSELLO

Keeping the BEAT... on the road and in the streets. Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Jay Cohen There is a lot of character to Stamford. There are also a lot of characters in Stamford, and Joe Corsello is certainly one of them. As a former drummer and the son of a former clarinet virtuoso, it was an honor to spend some time with a drumming legend and one of the last remaining musicians to have played with the legendary Benny Goodman (Goodman lived on Rock Rimmon Road in North Stamford...

Entertainment

Jerry Bosak

Giving Back to the Community He Loves Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Jimmy ienner Jr HOW DID GROWING UP IN STAMFORD SHAPE WHO YOU ARE TODAY? Growing up in Stamford grounded me with a strong sense of community, hard work, and service. Stamford is a city with deep roots and diverse neighborhoods, where everyone seems to know someone in your family. I was raised to value tradition while also embracing change. It also gave me the opportunity to know generations of people and forge...

Health + Wellness

June is Mental Health Month

What is brain health and why does it matter? Article by Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, MD, FAHS Brain health consists in trying to 1) prevent or reduce the likelihood of neurological diseases and 2) optimize the function of our brains on a day-to-day basis.   Over one in three people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. A good proportion of neurological disorders are preventable, 90% of strokes and 40% of cases of dementia for example. Dementia is a decline in cognitive/thinking...

Life + Culture

Donny Raus, 44

Espresso Expert and Lifestyle Entrepreneur  Article by Sarah Bamford @HybridMediaComm  Donny Raus, owner of Raus Coffee Company, travels the world doing what he loves—crafting great coffee and chasing meaningful experiences. His solo journeys to more than 60 countries reflect a deep commitment to living life with purpose and passion.  donny@donnyraus.com 1. What does exploration mean to you?  To me, exploration means getting out of your comfort zone and the day-to-day patterns that trap...

Life + Culture

The West Side Boys

A Monthly Gathering for Food, Fun & Friendship Article by Amy Lionetti Scorziello The West Side Boys have one thing in common: they grew up on the West Side of Stamford. They gather monthly at what they call “The West Side Dinner” to honor themselves and the beloved section of Stamford where they grew up.   The inaugural West Side dinner traces back to a Saturday night nearly 40 years ago, when Roger Toronto, founder of the group, organized the first gathering at Chapter II restaurant, owned...