Tuesday, May 15, 2012
What would you like to see in this vacant commercial space?
The brick property located at 230 Post Road East - formerly Venture Portraits - is vacant and available for leasing. This high-visibility, high-traffic downtown retail location boasts 2,500 square feet of of space conveniently located at the intersection of Post Road East and Imperial Avenue. The property, which is flanked by State Cleaners and Rockwell Art and Framing, boasts a 19 foot frontage directly on Route 1. According tot the HK Group , 22,700 cars pass by the location on average on a daily basis and the median household income within a three mile radius of the property is $125,835. The fully renovated space features high ceilings and hardwood floors. There are 23 parking spots available for the entire retail center. …
Art About Town brings hundreds of original works of art to 70 shops and restaurants, turning the downtown Westport shopping district into one continuous gallery for strolling, appreciating, and purchasing quality art.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Papadum is open and serving Indian food for lunch and dinner in Bridge Square in Westport’s Saugatuck area.
As you are greeted with the aroma of Indian food and spices while getting cozy at Papadum, you quickly begin to appreciate the restaurant's beautiful view of the Saugatuck River. Co-owner Ramesh Masilamani, who is the chef in Papadum’s Stamford location, said he was eager to open another restaurant in Westport. “I wanted to do business in Westport because it's a very nice area. I love this town,” Masilamani said with a smile. The chef also noted there are no other Indian restaurants in the Saugatuck area of town. Papadum co-owner Prakash Nath said Saugatuck’s recent economic expansion is what drew him to Westport. “This area is growing and that is the reason we opened up here,” he said, adding he has noticed heavy growth in the …
What's the best place in Westport to get your sushi fix?
Back when, who knew that raw fish wrapped in rice and seaweed could taste so darn good? Sushi has grown to become a staple in the American diet over the past three decades and is showing no signs of turning passé. We continue to explore all of the varieties that Asian restaurants and even supermarkets have to offer. And fortunately, Westporters have several spots in and around town to get quality sushi. So vote in our poll below for your favorite place to eat sushi, but also leave a review in our directory and tell us about your favorite dish or a most memorable visit. If you’re a sushi restaurant owner—or the owner of any business—by claiming your listing here on Westport Patch, you can push out notifications to local customers, update …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Here's your go-to guide for yoga studios around Fairfield County.
With the stress of this week still weighing on our backs, many of us are heading to a yoga studio this weekend to melt it all away. Here's a quick, go-to guide to the yoga studios in Fairfield County towns, straight from our readers from the recent Readers’ Choice contest. Congratulations to all our winners listed below, and to all of our local businesses for teaching us how to practice yoga in a safe and encourging manner. If you are a Patch account-holder, please find your favorite local businesses in the online directory of your local Patch, and rate/review it for your neighbors and visitors to find. Here’s a roundup of winners:
Thursday, May 10, 2012
561 Post Road East is going green as the property undergoes a complete facelift before the new gardening and home décor store opens Friday morning.
Some Westporters may not even recognize the site of the former Curran Cadillac dealership when they stroll in to ‘Terrain’ for their first time. The parking lot is beautifully landscaped while the plants and wood fence along the new Post Road sidewalk resemble a coastal setting. Upon entering the store you’ll be greeted with the scent of fresh hydrangeas as well as many other plants. The Urban Outfitters Inc. owned store, which will appeal to all garden and nature lovers, will feature pottery, decor, books, cooking utensils, indoor and outdoor furniture, garden supplies and a wide range of plants. Some people may spend more time at ‘Terrain’ than they had planned, though, as the store will also feature a ‘garden café’ that will serve …
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Here's your go-to guide for Mother's Day brunch spots around Fairfield County next weekend.
Mother’s Day arrives next weekend, which means that pretty soon, many of us will be heading out to our favorite local florists and also making brunch reservations. What follows is a quick, go-to guide to Mother’s Day brunch in Fairfield County towns, straight from our readers from the recent Readers’ Choice contest. Congratulations to all our winners listed below, and to all of our local businesses for persevering through another Mother’s Day. If you are a Patch account-holder, please find your favorite local businesses in the online directory of your local Patch, and rate/review it for your neighbors and visitors to find. Here’s a roundup of winners:
Thursday, May 3, 2012
With so many beauty services under one roof, Faces Beautiful provides Westporters and Fairfield County residents with everything they need to know about beauty.
When you first walk inside the downtown Westport salon you realize it is like no salon you’ve ever seen; some may not even realize what really goes on at Faces Beautiful until they venture into their doors, past the shopping section and into the salon. “We’re unique in that no one else in Westport offers so much beauty under one roof,” said Gail Sagel, president, creator and owner of Faces Beautiful, which is located at 139 Post Road East. The full-service salon offers hair coloring, haircuts, keratin treatments, makeup applications, skincare, eyebrow shaping, deep cleansing facials, cranial massages, in addition to a wonderful shopping area filled with jewelry, accessories, gifts, hair products, skin products and makeup. “There isn’t a …
Monday, April 30, 2012
What's your favorite spot in Westport to bring mom for brunch on Mother's Day?
This piece from our “Patch In” columnist, from one year ago ranks among my personal favorites, and it still gives me chills. One week from Sunday marks Mother’s Day (May 13), when lots of little kids will do what I remember doing 30 years ago and bring their moms breakfasts in bed. Many others take mom out for brunch and spend the day together as a family. Reservation bookings being what they are, for this week’s Readers’ Choice contest, we’re asking for your favorite spot to go for that special brunch. Casting a vote in our poll below is fine—leaving a review in our directory for why you love your go-to brunch spot, whether it’s a particular dish, memory or something else, is far more lasting. If you’re a restaurant owner—or owner of …
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Olson Development LLC, which specializes in the development of coastal residential properties, reportedly installed the Smart Vent System in coastal homes in Westport and Greenwich.
Smart Vent Products reports that the use of its automatic flood foundation systems in two coastal homes in Westport and Greenwich protected the buildings from major flood damage during Tropical Storm Irene. "When Hurricane Irene struck, both homes experienced extreme flooding, which prompted the Smart Vent foundation flood vent system to spring into action, relieving the floodwater pressure off of the foundation walls," the Pitman NJ-based company states in a press release. New Canaan-based Olson Development LLC, which specializes in the development of coastal residential properties, reportedly installed the Smart Vent System in both homes. "My four year warranty on all projects necessitates installing products that perform,” said Mark …
Chris Rueli
2:20 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012
Claudia, You will not be let down! When I visited Terrain I did not want to leave. The plant selection is fantastic and the atmosphere is welcoming! One really colorful cactus compilation caught my eye! I'll be back! more ›