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Don Carmelo’s

East Norwalk is rapidly becoming the goto food destination in Norwalk. Forget the trendy SoNo eateries with their crowded sidewalks, come explore the fresh fare served up waterside views in East Norwalk. Alas, Don Carmelo’s

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Troupe 429

Casey and Nicholas are your hosts at Troupe429, as this neighborhood Bar & Performance Space for people of all identities, sexual orientations, genders, races/ethnicity, & spiritual beliefs. There’s always something going on here in the former

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Mill Hill Norwalk, CT

Norwalk Historical Society Museum

Most museums tend to stay put, but in Norwalk, history has been on the move. Once housed in the former South Norwalk City Hall, the museum was part of the historic district that denied SoNo.

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Calle Arepas Bar

Popular items of this Venezuelan restaurant includes stuffed arepas, empanadas and pastelistos. 74 N Main St Norwalk CT 06854 (203) 612-4949 website: lacallearepasbar.com

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Freese Park

This is one of the few centrally located city parks and also overlooks the Norwalk River. Bellow the Wall Street Bridge the River widens as it flows out to the Norwalk Harbor, so Freese Park,

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Rowayton Arts Center

One of the most active arts organizations in Norwalk, the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), operates a well-trafficked gallery in the heart of the Rowayton’s Village District on Rowayton Ave. Housed in the original building for

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Pizza Week January 2021

The pandemic has been good for the restaurants that sling pizza. Sales nationally are up 20%, fueling the interest of many restaurants to pivot to pizza. What’s not to love about that? Here’s our list

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Fodor Farm

A long time ago there was an actual farm here, mostly orchards, but a farm. If you pay attention to the street names, the agricultural history of Norwalk unfolds even though the land that once

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Outdoor Dining: Who Is Doing What

With phase 1 of the great reopening underway, there’s a smattering of activity related to restaurants who are venturing into the realm of outdoor dining, or at least tables outside. Let’s just hope the weather

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The Lime Restaurant Reopens

A favorite for those who enjoy organic and natural foods, The Lime Restaurant has reopened. Curbside Pick Up and delivery services are now available. Outdoor dining begins on Wednesday May 20th.  New Hours 11 am to

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Norwalk Arts District

The Arts District is undergoing many changes. Here’s a look at the response to the COVID shutdown, a look at various doorways in the district.

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A Small Step Can Help Greatly

Getting Food To Others SoNo is home to many restaurants and food-insecure individuals and families, so Beinfield Architecture P.C. and Food Rescue US have launched SONO COOKS to help out both, You can help by making a small donation here:

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Stay Healthy and Well

Many businesses have gotten creative with their offerings during these challenging times of COVID-19. Particularly those who are in the business of keeping us healthy and well. Yoga studios are utilizing technology to keep us

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Norwalk Observations Day 1

Saturday March 21, 2020. It’s a nice day out, the sun is shining, and the spring air is mild. In other times it would be a perfect day to be outside and exploring Norwalk. But

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Freelancer Help: Creative Economy Resources

For those of us in the creative fields, losing gigs, performances, exhibits, and commissions hits hard. Fortunately, there are organizations and people working on compiling things that may help you navigate through them.Here’s a link to resources

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Christmas trees live farms

The Ultimate Guide to Xmas Trees

With Thanksgiving behind us, we are now into Christmastime meriment. You could take the easy route, order online, or trek to the local parking lot filled with trees. Or you could go all New Englan,

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Cruise to Sheffield Island

Between May and September the Seaport Association runs cruises to Sheffield Island. The Island is home to the Sheffield Light House, a two-story building that once warned boats of the rocky coast dotted with islands

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Discover Norwalk

Norwalk City Hall WPA Murals

This can be considered the largest collection of WPA murals in the country in one location. The actual collection of Norwalk’s WPA murals is more extensive and in many locations. Let’s get into it. President

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