Health + Wellness

Run This Town

New York Road Runner's Rob Simmelkjaer is making running more accessible. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy | Photography by Courtesy New York Road Runners New Yorkers know that Marathon Sunday is one of the most joyful days of the year in the city—there is nothing quite like the New York City Marathon. But what spectators and runners alike may  not  know is that the man who makes it all happen is a Westporter: Rob Simmelkjaer. Rob is the CEO of the New York Road Runners, the nonprofit behind some...

Food + Beverage

YES, Please

Meet House of Yes, the Westport-founded snack company helping parents find healthy options. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy | Photography by Bevy Rutledge Like many parents, Westporters Sarit and Michael Lewis struggled when, at around age two, their oldest child became a picky eater. “He was slowly dropping foods—fruits, vegetables, everything,” Sarit tells  Westport Lifestyle . Sarit had learned to cook from her husband Michael—a graduate of The French Culinary Institute who had worked at...

Health + Wellness

Editor's Pick: SSN Method

Article by Sara Gaynes Levy Like many of you, I transitioned to at-home workouts during the early days of the pandemic and never looked back—there’s just something about the convenience of exercising in my own basement that makes it hard to do anything else. So there are precious few fitness classes I will schedule and leave the house for, but those from Westport’s Sarah Sadie Newett top the list. Her three unique SSN Method classes are available in two studio locations, both on a picturesque...

Health + Wellness

Get to Know Noa

If you're interested in trying acupuncture this year, Iris Greenfield of Noa Acupuncture can be your guide. Article and Photography by For more than 25 years, Iris Netzer-Greenfield has been a practitioner of acupuncture. Here, she shares a bit about her background, who acupuncture can help, and how she practices with  Westport Lifestyle.  Her Westport location, Noa, is the perfect place to learn more about the ancient practice if you're interested in trying it out yourself this year. ...

Life + Culture

Fighting for a Better Future

From global missions to personal battles, these Westport locals are redefining what it means to live with purpose. Article by Elizabeth Ginns Britten  They climb mountains, run marathons, save lives, and give back, all with the same unstoppable spirit. Meet the Westport Warriors: neighbors who prove that strength takes many forms, and that when we move with purpose, we inspire an entire community to do the same. Dr. Ronnie Klein and Monica Mancusi-Ungaro: Westport Moms on a Mission This...

Food + Beverage

Kat Can Cook

Inside the new cookbook, Big Bites: Time to Eat, with author Kat Ashmore. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy | Photography by Christine Han This time of year is full of noise around “New Year’s resolutions”— promises of unpleasant, restrictive diets,  punishing workouts, and just generally less . But it doesn’t have to be that way. Just ask Kathleen Ashmore.  Kat is a Southport-based chef, content creator, and the author of the new cookbook Big Bites: Time to Eat (January 27, Rodale Books). On...

Health + Wellness

Rescue Crew

The Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps is saving lives with their amazing volunteers. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy If you have a medical emergency in Wilton, you may not realize that the ambulance crew that comes to your rescue is comprised entirely of volunteers. Actor and The Sopranos star Joe Pantoliano was one of those who didn’t know.   In May of 2020, Joe went for a walk with his wife, two of his kids, and his dogs near his Wilton residence. It had been a rainy week, but in those early...

Health + Wellness

The Mental Edge

A former Staples tennis phenom is helping young athletes stay sharp. Article and Photography by Youth sports in Fairfield County can be intense. There’s a ton of pressure on athletes to succeed, and their parents don’t always have the tools to help them process the mental load of that pressure. That’s where Jeff Greenwald steps in.  Jeff is a Staples graduate (class of 1984) who was a tennis star as a Wrecker—he won the FCIAC and Class LL championships individually, and as a team, plus a...

Shopping

Workout Wardrobe Updates

Give your gym style a boost with wardrobe upgrades that keep you moving. Article by Anna Barnes All the pieces you need to refresh your workout wardrobe can be found right here in Westport. The new year is the perfect time to upgrade your activewear with pieces that feel good, perform well, and inspire you to move. Besides, fresh styles make showing up to any tough workout so much easier.   MEN: Refresh your men’s activewear right here in Westport with performance pieces that feel great and...

Food + Beverage

Your 2026 Cookbook

Two recipes from local dietitians to help you start the year with fresh flavor. Article and Photography by Going into a new year, you can always use some new recipes that are veggie-forward, feature whole grains and lean proteins, and will make you feel good.  Westport Lifestyle  asked two top local dietitians to share healthy recipes they swear by this time of year to help you get inspired in your own kitchen. Adriana Gatti Liberatore shares a warming, hearty turkey, cannellini bean, and...