Beauty

Beyond the Haircut

Westport Cut & Shave is redefining men's grooming. Article by Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal | Photography by Abby Cole Photography The grooming culture in Westport is unique, according to Westport Cut & Shave owner Cathy Castiblanco. “Our clients value both style and self-care,” she says. “Many of them lead busy professional lives but still make time for grooming and wellness. They’re not just looking for a quick haircut—they want an experience that helps them feel refreshed and confident.” ...

Life + Culture

Like a ‘Bird’

Westport-based singer/songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins brings her latest creative project to the Westport Library. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter (and Westport resident) Sophie B. Hawkins first got the idea to pen a musical drama when she saw Fun Home on Broadway. That show, adapted from Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir of the same name, tells the story of a family dealing with and working through their trauma and dysfunction. “I thought: I have a story that is...

Finance + Legal Services

Stray From the Herd

Darwin Wealth Management's modern blueprint for investors. Photography by John Videler At the crossroads of art and science, Darwin Wealth Management has engineered a distinctly untraditional approach to investing, one that rejects industry orthodoxy in favor of evolution, adaptation, and reinvention. Based in Tampa, Fla., and recently expanding to Westport, Darwin is led by three partners who built their careers by discarding the tired playbooks most firms cling to. Michael “Tino” Sorrentino...

Food + Beverage

Join The Club

Inside The Clubhouse, where fun reigns in Westport. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy | Photography by Connor Rog Tim and Emily Zobl, owners of The Clubhouse in Westport, say the number one thing they have heard since opening in February is “Westport needed something like this.” It’s easy to see why the sentiment is a common reaction: quite simply, it’s true. The Clubhouse is a first-of-its-kind for Westport, combining elements of a sports bar, a golf simulator, a karaoke spot, a darts hall, a...