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...

Shopping

All in the Family

Article and Photography by Westport is home to so many multi-generational businesses that celebrate the power of a family legacy. In honor of Father's Day this month,  Westport Lifestyle spotlights four family-based businesses that celebrate the connection between fathers and sons and have been positive influences on our community. AMERICAN COLORS BY HENRY LEHR 66 Post Road E, acbyhenrylehr.com Henry Lehr’s legendary clothing shop on Main Street outfitted countless Westporters in his...

Food + Beverage

Barbecue Is Back

Celebrate summer and Father’s Day with Kristen and Marc Glosserman of Hill Country Barbecue Market. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy Barbecue is a Father’s Day dinner classic— but it wasn’t always easy to find in the Northeast. All that changed in 2007, when husband-and-wife duo Marc and Kristen Glosserman (who are now Westporters) opened Hill Country Barbecue Market in N.Y.C. “My family on both my mom’s and my dad’s side are from Texas,” explains Marc. “I’ve always had a passion for barbecue...

Life + Culture

Building Briggs

Dave Briggs is one of Westport’s biggest cheerleaders. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy If Westport has an unofficial spokesperson, it might just be Dave Briggs. He’s everywhere: from co-emceeing Fashionably Westport to emceeing Pink Aid to participating in and moderating conversations at the library on everything from journalism to basketball to supporting local restaurants and businesses, there’s a reason he’s earned the title of “Westport Advocate.” But Dave says he wasn’t always as plugged into...

Local Services

On the Water

Tips for enjoying Westport’s beautiful waterways this summer with Longshore Sailing School. Photography by Courtesy Longshore Sailing School Summer in Westport is unbeatable, but if you’ve never been sailing here, you’re missing out: we have multiple waterways to traverse with the Longshore waterfront, the Saugatuck River, and the Long Island Sound. Westport Lifestyle spoke to Jane Pimental of Longshore Sailing School to get her tips on trying your hand at sailing this summer. What are you...

Food + Beverage

A Perfect Springtime Spread

This garden-inspired menu from Marcia Selden Catering is sure to impress. Article by Robin Selden | Photography by Nico Leon Photography Spring is the season of renewal, color, and fresh flavors. As the sun lingers longer and flowers start to bloom, it’s the perfect time to gather friends and family for a garden-inspired get together. The ideal springtime spread should not only taste delicious, but look beautiful too. Let’s dive into a combination of fresh mini crudité pots, garden focaccia...

Life + Culture

For Moms, By Moms

The cohosts of the podcast Just 4 Moms make motherhood more relatable for their listeners. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy | Photography by Just 4 Moms In a world where the village it proverbially takes to raise a child has gone increasingly digital, Caitlin Houston wanted to create a space to talk about motherhood honestly. So did Megan Schinella, Charlotte Smith, and Kallie Branciforte—in fact, all four Connecticut-based motherhood content creators had been doing so on their own platforms for...