Life + Culture

Spotlight On: Jay Norris

One of Westport's busiest residents updates us on (some of!) his many projects. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy Jay Norris has to be one of the busiest guys in town. He’s the founder and CEO of Guesst software, a retail sales intelligence platform, and the co-founder of BlackLight, the world’s first search engine for Black-owned businesses. He’s also a co-founder of StartUp Westport, an initiative to engage and build Westport’s tech community, a co-founder of the Westport 10, the social and...

May 2024

Life + Culture

What To Do On Father's Day

10 local ideas to give Dad a great day. Article by DiscoverWestportCT 1. Compo Beach Celebrate Father’s Day with a visit to Compo—bring burgers and hot dogs to cook on the grill, grab a baseball and play at the softball field, or a basketball to shoot hoops at the court.  2. Longshore Get active at Longshore with Dad this year. Whether land activities like golf, pickleball, or tennis are your thing—or if hitting the water on a sailboat adventure better suits your fancy—Longshore is the...

May 2024

Auto + Marine

Where the Cars Are Stars

Autostrada provides sleek event space for vintage vehicles and the drivers who adore them. Article by Meredith Guinness Ronni Molinari sees the gleaming white floors at Autostrada in Westport as awash with possibilities. “The white floor is the canvas,” said the architect, who owns the venue with her husband Gioel, “and the cars are the artwork.” And not just any cars: Lifts along the back wall in the 10,000-square-foot space—once home to a Steinway piano showroom—allow 20 lovingly restored...

May 2024

Health + Wellness

Break A Sweat

Four new, must-try fitness spots in town. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy Working out just got a lot more fun: a smattering of new fitness studios have opened in Westport recently, offering high-end, customized, and boutique classes and programming. Whether you’re looking for strength training, cardio, barre, or just an all around great sweat, these new spots are here for endorphin-boosting-bursts.  Countdown Fitness 25 Sylvan Road South countdownfit.com This personal-training-only studio...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

Catching Up With... Brian Lewis

What's new with the powerhouse chef. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy Great news for fans of Chef Brian Lewis’s acclaimed Westport restaurants OKO and The Cottage: There are more delicious eats to come. We sat down with Brian for an exclusive chat about the latest news from his restaurant group, Full House Hospitality Group. A New Pop-Up Dining Concept BANA, a seasonal pop-up dining experience (named for the moniker Brian’s twin sons gave their stuffed monkeys) will debut on July 20 at Wakeman...

May 2024

Style + Beauty

Jewels For Him

A Father's Day Gift Guide From Lux Bond & Green Jewelers Article by Sara Gaynes Levy Men's accessories are having a major moment. Just ask Charlie Green, the director of stores at Lux Bond & Green Jewelers. "Cuban link bracelets, signet rings, and luxury pocket knives from William Henry are trending for men," he says. "Additionally, pearls have transitioned from high fashion on red carpets to everyday wear." (And have been spotted on stars like Simu Liu and Barry Keoghan.) Get inspired with...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

A Dinner to Remember

Bridgeport's 29 Markle is hosting a can't-miss evening this month. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy | Photography by Meagan Olson 29 Markle, Bridgeport’s upscale New American restaurant helmed by Chef Damon Daye Sawyer, has made an indelible mark on the downtown Bridgeport scene. On Saturday, June 8, in celebration and support of the revitalization of downtown Bridgeport, Chef Damon— along with partners CT Bites, Colorful Bridgeport, The Bridgeport Arts Alliance, and BPT Creates— are hosting the...

May 2024

Life + Culture

The Bacon Brothers Take the Stage

Catching up with Kevin and Michael, who play the Westport Country Playhouse next month. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy | Photography by Jacob Blinkenstaff Officially, The Bacon Brothers have been making music for 27 years. They’ve put out 12 studio albums, the latest of which, Ballad of the Brothers, was released on April 19. But their musical history goes back much further than that. “From the time Kevin could bang on a pot, we were playing music together,” Michael, an Emmy-award winning...

May 2024

Life + Culture

With The Band

Five Fairfield-County-based groups that are fitting music into their already-jam-packed lives. Article by Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal Rock star dreams are alive and well in Fairfield County—and the proof is right here, in five local bands who prioritize their music along with their hectic careers and busy lives as parents.  TEACUP SALLIE As a management consultant who was always on the road, Tyler Cloherty wanted to start a band but didn't have consistent time to commit.  During COVID, he...

May 2024

Life + Culture

The 2024 Women of Westport

Thirteen women who are doing incredible things, right here at home. Article by Sara Gaynes Levy The women of this town– if you haven’t already noticed— are unbelievable. From impactful small business owners to generous volunteers to unyielding supporters of the arts to all-around empathetic human beings, your nominations fueled this incredible list of women who embody so many of the values we hold precious here. We are honored to share with you the 2024 Women of Westport, a phenomenal group...

April 2024