Our Best of the Gold Coast issue always makes me hungry. Every year, I sit down with the results and immediately start making a mental list of places I need to visit more often—and a few I’ve somehow never tried at all. That’s the fun of a reader-voted issue. These aren’t picks handed down by a panel of judges or driven by whatever is trending at the moment. They’re chosen by the people who live here, which means they reflect the places that have truly earned a spot in our lives.
But I’m especially excited about the Greenwich section that follows. Using the same categories—from restaurants and markets to florists, gyms, tutors, veterinarians and home stores—it zeroes in on the businesses local readers return to again and again. These are the names that pop up in group chats, school pickup conversations and neighborhood recommendations long before they ever appear in a magazine.
This year, the issue also arrives as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we’ve put together a guide to historic destinations and road trips that bring America’s story to life. Living in a part of the country so rich in history, it’s easy to forget how many remarkable sites are just a short drive away. Whether you’re discovering a new favorite, revisiting a longtime standby or planning a summer adventure, I hope these pages inspire you to get out and explore. See you around town.
