"Chef Jeff" in Norwalk fuses the cuisines of his well-traveled ancestors, and mixes them with a friendly welcome at his SoNo restaurant.
Tell us why the preschool you choose is the best—through a poll vote, rating and review—and help Darien Patch crown a winner in this week's "Readers' Choice" installment.
Darien residential property sales.
Videos have been posted on Youtube for these 10 Darien homes in the past month.
Silver Hill Hospital opens new facility and program for those addicted to pain-killers.
Votes were cast throughout Fairfield County this past week for the first "Readers' Choice" awards. Here's a round-up of winners, comments, reviews and a peek at next week's Readers' Choice poll.
You can't know just how wonderful olive oil and infused balsamic vinegar can be until you try the really fine ones. Visit Olivette in downtown Darien and be surprised.
The Darien owner of New Canaan's Station Eats now has a second burger restaurant at 3 Landmark Sq. in downtown Stamford serving burgers, hot dogs and shakes.
Vote below, rate your personal favorite, and help Patch crown a "Best Italian Restaurant" in Darien to kick off our "Best of Patch" series.
The largest property sale so far this month was for a $2 million home on Mansfield Ave.
Transformation of an old Cos Cob eatery yields tasty results.
James A. Barker bought a home on 176 Long Neck Point Rd. in December 2011 for $1.4 million.
Chapter 7 petitions were down to less than 1,800 in the last quarter, according to The Day.
You can enjoy a fixed-price lunch or dinner at 12 restaurants around town during Darien Restaurant Week, which runs through Friday, Feb. 10. "Darien Indoor Sidewalk Sales also run through Saturday, so it's a bargain-hunter's week in Darien.
Rafael Palomino's newest rRstaurant serves modern Mexican in a vibrant setting.
Claiming your business on Patch offers huge rewards. We're giving away free publicity, and small business owners and managers can make it even better.
Wave Hill Breads in central Norwalk opens a cafe—but when it closes at night, you can still go out back for fresh bread.
A new lunch and dinner spot overlooking the Darien train station features a diverse menu.
In 2011, Connecticut fared worse than any other New England state in sales of single-family homes, multi-family homes and condominiums, says the RE/MAX New England's 2012 Housing Market Outlook and Forecast.
Talk about making your hobby your job: Shawn Peterson went from being a PEZ fan to overseeing the just-opened visitor center at the U.S. headquarters in Orange.
Area residents are invited to attend a series of community lifestyle events sponsored by Greenwich Patch and Upper Crust Bagel Co. in Old Greenwich, featuring local experts on nutrition, fitness and parenting.
For those who've forgotten how: Stand in front of books. Pick one. Hold by the spine in one hand. Open book in other hand. Look through the pages. Decide whether you want to buy. Can be done sitting down in some places.
Darien-based Arrowhawk Partners recently announced that it could not raise enough money from investors to succeed, according to a report.
The new store on the Darien-Norwalk town line should be opening “soon,” as the sign is already in place.
Barretts Bookstore has books about Darien, along with cards, coffee mugs, a mouse pad and other town-themed items good for stockings or under the trees of Darienites and those who have moved away.
Economists predict slow job growth in the state next year, according to BusinessWeek.
Connecticut still has the highest gas prices in the contiguous 48 states (only Hawaii has it worse), but a gallon of gas in the Nutmeg State is 12.8 cents cheaper than last month, the Norwich Bulletin reports.
Firewood and other products for the home are advertised on community bulletin boards in Darien and around the area.
Semi-finalists will have their electric bill paid for the month of December, and winners will be awarded $100,000 for a local school.
Today's "Post It" also includes services and items for sale. Add your tag sale to comments and add your items to the gallery.
In the first of an ongoing feature, Darien Patch looks at Darien-themed gifts for sale in Darien—today we feature baseball hats, cards, T-shirts and a book you could give to that Darienite in your life, or even ex-Darienite.
A house decorating service will decorate your house, put up a Christmas tree and give you a discount if you're a senior citizen—that's one service offered on area community bulletin boards.
Residential customers could see $9 to $13 in monthly savings.
Blue Cactus Grill, just blocks away from Norwalk Hospital, offers "killer comfort food" with a Southwestern twist.
Bunny beds and more items for sale from community bulletin boards in Darien and surrounding communities—along with a few tag sale notices.
Catch a Healthy Habit Cafe, now two years old, serves organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, raw-food and vegan dishes.
With Small Business Saturday coming this weekend, you can help drive feet — and wallets — to your favorite independent business.
Sweet deal: Rent a hive next year, let the bees pollinate your garden and collect the honey—that's one of the more uncommon services offered on community bulletin boards in the area.
Lost pets, pet services and pet care, as seen on community bulletin boards in our area.
Today's "Post It" has language tutoring, acting classes for kids and other services and items for sale, as seen on community bulletin boards in Darien and around the area.