Jackie Lightfield

Dashiell Hammet’s Last Novel

  The first time I saw the movie The Thin Man was during the heyday of UHF television, and some obscure channel was playing detective movies on Saturday mornings. It wasn’t until many years later

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Stroffolino Bridge

Why Is This Named That?

The bridge that spans the Norwalk River and connects East Norwalk to South Norwalk is named after Stanley H. Stroffolino. A former state senator and state representative from Norwalk, this Republican politician began his career

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Little Pub

Technically Little Pub Wilton, is not in Norwalk. It is just over the town line, which we tend to think of as a mythical thing, especially on route 7, but to the born and raised

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Davinci’s Pizza

Don’t let the pizza word in the name trick you into thinking that this is just your typical pizza joint. The full service restaurant offers all the usual Italian fare and has earned the many

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Kazu Sushi Bar & Japanese

Traditional Japanese flavors entice you to explore new dishes, friendly service keeps you coming back to the venerable Kazu. The location next to the Bowtimes Cinema in SoNo also helps for that quick dinner and

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El Segundo

If you have a hankering for an eclectic version of street food, El Segundo is your place. The vibe is beachside urban, with colorful graffiti scrawled on corrugated metal decor. This place is often crowded,

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Il Posto

Tucked in the middle of Norwalk’s restaurant row on Washington Street, Il Posto represents the Italian flavor of cuisine on the street. The intimate dining area stretches past the bar towards a back entrance which

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Station House Bar & Grill

Anchoring the East Norwalk Train Station, Station House offers classic American food, and a large dining area with an upstairs bar. Every Friday and Saturday night they offer Prime Rib.   232 East Ave. East

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BanC House

At first you may be puzzled by the name, or the spelling of the name. But the logo cheerfully explains that its is shorthand for BBBQ and Crab, and that the restaurant is related to

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To The Lighthouse

There’s no way that Virginia Wolf wrote about Norwalk’s Sheffield Island Lighthouse in her book To The Lighthouse, but you can feel the sentiments from this quote: “With her foot on the threshold she waited a

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The Curb Apartments

What if there was a new way of thinking about how to build a business and afford to live in the 203? Enter, The Curb Apartments, a new lifestyle center in Norwalk that answers the

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Hotel Zero Degrees

Norwalk, like much of Southwestern Connecticut, has never figured out how to be a tourist destination. So the hotel offerings trend corporate. But while their location is geared towards the corporate office parks, that means

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Take a Hike

This past March marked the 96th anniversary of the very first section of the Appalachian Trail opening. That 13. 5 mile section linked Bear Mountain, New York, to Harriman State Park in Arden, New York.

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Yeah We Are Going There: Best Pizza

Norwalk is home to some innovative pizza places, and here’s our list of the best pizza in the area.   DaVinci’s: DaVinci’s. ADDRESS: 60 Connecticut Avenue Norwalk CT 06850 PHONE:  (203) 853-1111 HOURS: Monday- Sunday

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Italian Eats

Hankering for some pasta or classic Italian fare? Here’s our list of best places to grab la dolce vita.

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Best Of: TRIVIA!

Are you a trivia master? Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? Gather your buddies and head to one of these spots for your chance to win some pretty cool prizes. Oh,

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HOTTEST NEW RESTAURANTS

Are you ready to try some new food joints in Stamford? Here’s this weeks list: Bedford Hall Craft Kitchen & BarAddress: 135 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06901Phone: (203) 973-7888 Brunch? Dinner? Signature Drinks? What more

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Mead Farm

Address: 107 June Rd, Stamford, CT 06903 Phone: (203) 322-4984 Website: http://www.meadfarm.com/ Mead Farm is one of the oldest horse riding establishment in Stamford with a history dating back to 1928. They offer year-round lessons for

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Shippan Turkey Trot

Address: 280 Ocean Drive East, Stamford, CT 06902 Website: https://www.shippantrot.com/ For almost 20 years, the Shippan Turkey Trot has raised money for Pacific House, formally known as the Stamford Shelter for the Homeless with 100% of the

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Family Tree Yoga

Address: 980 Hope St, Stamford, CT 06907 Phone: (203) 890-9642 Website: http://www.familytreeyoga.net/ Family Tree Yoga Center offers classes, workshops, and support/playgroups for the whole family. Family Tree Yoga is a haven for families in Fairfield County

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Fairgate Farm

Address: 129 Stillwater Ave, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 940-2305 Website: http://fairgatefarm.com/ Fairgate Farm is a volunteer-powered, thriving and socially responsible community garden located in the heart of the Vita Health & Wellness District, which is

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DeadLocked Escape Rooms

Address: 1000 Hope St, Stamford, CT 06907 Phone: (203) 298-4644 Website: https://deadlockedescaperooms.com/ Solve puzzles and riddles using only clues and your brain to get you out of the escape room! DeadLocked Escape Rooms is appropriate for

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