Life + Culture

The Women of Westport

Meet the 2026 class. Article and Photography by It is my great joy to present  Westport Lifestyle 's annual Women of Westport list: a roundup of some of the most inspiring, influential, creative, community-driven women in Westport, Weston, and Wilton. These 12 women represent the true range of talent we have here in our community, and I hope you have as much fun—and learn as much!—getting to know them as I did. Congratulations to these impressive women. I can't wait to see who joins their...

Food + Beverage

Sunshine Served Daily

Article by Robin Selden After months of early sunsets, heavy coats, and comfort foods that warm us from the inside out, spring has finally arrived like a breath of fresh air. The sun is still shining at five o’clock. The snow has melted away. And just like that, we remember how good it feels to step outside, gather around a table, and celebrate the simple joy of being together again (and not freezing anymore). At Marcia Selden Catering, the change of seasons is one of our favorite sources of...

Style + Beauty

Pretty Necessary

Your essential spring edit for luminous skin, bright eyes, and a fresh flush of color. Article by Carly Cardellino and Lauren Cosenza | Photography by Chelsea Neff You can take the girls out of the city, but they’ll bring their beauty recs with them. After an endless winter, beauty experts and consultants Carly Cardellino ( @carlycardellino ) and Lauren Cosenza ( @laurencosenza ) share their selects for effortless, seasonal beauty. Locally sourced and freshly picked. Hit Refresh LC + CC’s...

Life + Culture

Gather 'Round the Table

Homes with Hope's annual fundraiser spotlights gorgeous table design. Article and Photography by On May 20, Homes with Hope presents its annual Gather ‘Round the Table luncheon, an event benefitting Susie’s House, Homes with Hope’s supportive housing program for young women building stable futures. At the lunch, held at Shorehaven Golf Club, local home and design experts put together stunning tablescapes, which are raffled off to attendees. In celebration of this beautiful tradition, ...

Style + Beauty

Editor's Pick: The WIE Suite

Article by Sara Gaynes Levy If there's one thing this issue has proven, it's how many outstanding women there are in Westport, Weston, and Wilton. One of our Women of Westport honorees, Melissa Conner, has noticed this too—it's why she launched a Connecticut chapter of The WIE Suite, the private membership network founded by Dee Poku in 2020 and designed for exceptional women including C-suite executives, high-growth founders, investors, and cultural leaders. Earlier this year, I attended the...

Food + Beverage

Slowing Down at The Chase

Weston's newest spot is a place to call home. Article by Ali Schwartz Balbes The Chase, an out-of-the-box dive bar concept, is something owner Josh Tolk has been dreaming up since the early 2000s. In 2026, the doors are finally open. Weston’s brand new drinking and dining saloon (located in the former Lunch Box space in Weston Center) is unlike anything else around: part open-air pub, part N.Y.C-style underground club, part vintage diner, and completely inspired by Josh's love for eye-catching...

Sports + Recreation

Mahjong Must-Haves

Article by Zac Mathias | Photography by Artwork by Lisa Cummings When I first started getting into mahjong, I was drawn to the beautiful tiles and all the accessories, as any shopping addict would be. Unlike tennis or pickleball, where I eagerly bought the outfits and matching accessories only to promptly give up, mahjong has turned out to be the best new hobby. Mahjong has a long history in America. It was first brought back from China by businessmen in the 1920s. By the 1930s, it had become...

Health + Wellness

Perimenopause's Big Moment

Locally, the topic is hotter than ever (no pun intended). Article by Sara Gaynes Levy Felicia Sale, owner of Restore Hyper Wellness in Westport, remembers being at birthday dinner recently when someone brought up starting the estrogen patch. The whole table joined in on the topic—and it wasn’t the first time she’d had a similar experience while catching up with friends. “It’s the conversation now,” she says. Discussions about all of the physical and mental changes of midlife are finally...

Entertainment

Kerri Season Has Arrived

Kerri Kenney-Silver is back for the new season of Netflix’s 'The Four Seasons.' And her acting career began right here in Westport. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy | Photography by Jessica Chou On May 28th, The Four Seasons, Netflix’s hit about a group of friends navigating midlife, based on the 1981 movie of the same name (written and directed by Alan Alda), returns for a second season. The cast includes Tina Fey, Will Forte, Coleman Domingo, Marco Calvani, Erika Henningsen, and Kerri...

Life + Culture

The Women of Westport Lifestyle

Meet the contributing women (and man!) who make each issue come to life. Article and Photography by Marisa MacLean, owner and publisher After a career in advertising and marketing, selling premier out-of-home media in Times Square and Las Vegas, Marisa launched Westport Lifestyle  in 2018 to celebrate the remarkable people, small businesses, and community spirit that make Westport and Weston thrive. She lives in Weston with her husband, two children, and puppy Sparky. Sara Gaynes Levy...