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Bobby Q’s thrives at new location

Bobby Q’s thrives at new location

September 28, 2017

By Adam Wenkoff ’18 Many Westport residents were disappointed when the Bobby Q’s restaurant on Main Street closed in March of 2016. It was a hot-spot for barbecue-craving families looking for a...

NEAT Westport coffee shop closes suddenly

NEAT Westport coffee shop closes suddenly

Molly Liebergall '17, Web Managing Co-Editor January 10, 2017

By Molly Liebergall '17 On Sunday night, after over two years in business, Westport’s NEAT Coffee and Craft Cocktails, located at 6 Wilton Road, closed its doors permanently.  The Darien location...

Le Penguin waddles into downtown Westport

Le Penguin waddles into downtown Westport

October 14, 2016

Classic french cuisine can be difficult to pull off, but Westport’s newest restaurant seems to have it down, while adding their own flare. Le Penguin opened at the end of July and is located downtown...

Organika: Taste Real Food Again

Organika: Taste Real Food Again

Chris Andrews ’18, Staff Writer September 29, 2016

It can be hard to find a restaurant that serves great tasting food that is actually good for you. Well, search no further, because Organika Kitchen in Southport is the place where healthy meets delicious....

The battle of the taco bars: Bodega vs. Bartaco

The battle of the taco bars: Bodega vs. Bartaco

Hannah Bjorkman, Staff Writer June 9, 2016

Bodega and Bartaco. Sound the same? Trust me, these two iconic Mexican restaurants in Fairfield and Westport seem to be crowd pleasers, but for their own unique reasons. Each vibe they bring to their town...

Terrain Garden Cafe provides  aesthetically pleasing dining environment

Terrain Garden Cafe provides aesthetically pleasing dining environment

Jen Gouchoe, Web Features Editor May 6, 2016

In a little enclave separated from the rest of the garden and outdoor living supply store, Terrain, is its own restaurant, the Terrain Garden Cafe. A wide panel of windows looks out to the lush plants...

Two of the chef’s recommended appetizers of a shaved brussels sprout salad atop a
parmesan risotto cake with a light drizzle truffle vinaigrette and the house-made meatballs with house butchered colorado lamb, basil, oregano, fresh tomato sauce and parmesan cheese crostini.

New restaurant harvests fresh flavors

Renee Weisz, A&E Editor April 4, 2016

Across the street from the noisy bustle of the Westport train station lies Westport’s newest farm-to-table food heaven: Harvest. Upon entering, my senses were aroused by the natural whiffs of oak...

Cheers To New Pub in Fairfield, The Castle On Post

Cheers To New Pub in Fairfield, The Castle On Post

Chris Andrews, Staff Writer March 18, 2016

The Castle On Post is a new Irish themed pub that has enough televisions to watch any sporting event. The pub opened late last year and I tried it out this weekend for the first time. The restaurant is...

While Garden Catering, Norwalk (shown here) is closest to Westport, Garden Catering has seven total locations in New York and Connecticut in towns such as Fairfield.

Garden Catering has a special place in local fast food

Adam Kaplan, Editor in Chief January 18, 2016

The age-old expression goes ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ and in essence nothing encapsulates Norwalk’s Garden Catering better than that. If you want a scenic view and comfortable seating then...

The $13 mac n’ cheese burger included a layer of bacon.

Flipside delivers mixed reactions

Margaux MacColl, Features Editor October 27, 2015

Tucked away in downtown Fairfield, at the end of a winding brick alley, is Flipside Burgers and Bar. Upon entering, the restaurant immediately gives off a casually cool vibe. The menu is printed...

The crab and artichoke fondue was rich with smoke gouda, sriracha, and bacon. The dish cost $8.

Local serves Staples students an interesting experience

Margaux MacColl, Features Editor April 2, 2015

My eyes had to readjust as I entered the old factory; sunlight was pouring in from towering windows, causing the steel pillars and copper light fixtures to shimmer. I slid into a wooden booth and gazed...

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