THE WINNERS LIST
FOOD & DRINK
RESTAURANTS
Best Service + Private Dining + Restaurant Bar + Wine Bar
Ten Twenty Post
tentwentypost.com
Pickup/Delivery Option + Seafood + Outdoor Dining + Outdoor Seating
Rowayton Seafood
rowaytonseafood.com
Business Lunch
Oak & Almond
oakandalmond.com
Creative Menu + French + Cafe/Bistro
Bruxelles Brasserie
bruxellessono.com
Hotel Restaurant + Special Occasion/Date Night + Martinis + Wine List
Tavern at GrayBarns
tavernatgraybarns.com
New Restaurant + Margaritas
The Back End
thesouthendgroup.com
Steak
Blackstones Grille
blackstonessteakhouse.com
Sushi + Seafood Market
Fjord
fjordfishmarket.com
BRUXELLES BRASSERIE
WINNER OF BEST CREATIVE MENU
Mixing the flavors of Belgium and France into one menu is clearly one of chef Roland Olah’s great talents. His passion for food can be tasted in every dish from the classic beef bouruignon to the platters of fresh chilled seafood, you’ll want to go back again and again.
THE BACK END
WINNER OF BEST NEW RESTAURANT
If you haven’t been to The Back End in New Canaan, make it a priority. This little Mexican-inspired joint has some of the best food around—and that toasted coconut margartita will most definitely transport you to that island vacation you’ve been craving.
Regional Specialties
American + Family Friendly Restaurant
South End
thesouthendgroup.com
Asian Fusion
Ching’s Table
chingsct.com
Chinese
Village Gourmet
villagegourmetnorwalk.com
Greek
Pontos Taverna
pontostaverna.com
Indian
Coromandel
coromandelcuisine.com
Italian
Spiga
eatatspiga.com
Japanese
Hibachi Sushi Ya
sushiyadarien.com
Mediterranean
Sole
zhospitalitygroup.com
Mexican
bodega Taco Bar
bodegatacobar.com
Spanish + Tapas
Barcelona Wine Bar
barcelonawinebar.com
Thai
Little Thai Kitchen
littlethaikitchen.com
CASUAL FOOD
Bagels
Upper Crust Bagel Co.
uppercrustbagel.com
Breakfast
Rosie
rosienewcanaan.com
Brunch
Valencia Luncheria
valencialuncheria.com
Frozen Yogurt
Swirl
facebook.com/swirlfrozenyogurts
Ice Cream
Gofer Ice Cream
gofericecream.com
Hamburgers + Outdoor Bar
Uncorked
thesouthendgroup.com
Hot Dogs
Jake’s Place
jakesplacect.com
Pizza
Letizia’s
letiziaspizza.com
Ribs/Barbecue
Bobby Q’s Cue & Co.
bobbyqsrestaurant.com
Coffee Shop
Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee
facebook.com/zumbachscoffee
Deli
Uncle’s Deli
unclesdeli.com
Diner
Sugar Bowl
sugarbowlofdarien.com
Health Food
Maikana Foods
maikanafoods.com
Juice Bar
Green & Tonic
greenandtonic.com
Lunch Spot + Beer Selection
The Goose American Bistro and Bar
thegoosedarien.com
Pub
BJ Ryan’s’
bjryans.com
MARKETS + MORE
Bakery
Flour Water Salt
flourwatersaltbread.com
Butcher Shop
Darien Butcher Shop
darienbutchershop.com
Cupcakes
Forever Sweet
foreversweetbakery.com
Gourmet Grocery + Caterer + Grocery Pickup/Delivery + Desserts/Chocolate + Wedding Cakes
Palmer’s Market
adashofsaltcatering.com
Gourmet to Go
Aux Delices Foods
auxdelicesfoods.com
Vegetarian/Organic/Health
The Lime
limerestaurant.com
CBD Store
Your CBD Store
cbdrx4u.com
Liquor Store
Leary’s Liquor Cabinet
learysliquorcabinet.com
Wine Shop
Total Wine & More
totalwine.com
FLOUR WATER SALT
WINNER OF BEST BAKERY
Whether you stop in for a fresh-from-the oven sourdough loaf or the most delicious chocolate criossant—this Darien bakery really could be the best here, or anywhere. Bonus: head over on Friday night for the most insane pizzas.
STYLE & SHOP
FASHION
Accessories + Virtual/ Online Shopping + Children’s/Baby Decor
She La La
shopshelala.com
Consignment
Double Exposure
doubleexposureboutique.com
Department Store + Personal/Private Shopping Services + Women’s Fashion + Men’s Fashion + Men’s Shoes
Darien Sport Shop
dariensport.com
Designer Boutique
Splash of Pink
splashofpink.com
Eyewear
Eyes on Elm
eyesonelmct.com
Jeans
Morley
shopmorley.com
Luxe Leisurewear
Nordstrom
nordstrom.com
Lingerie + Swimwear
Soleil Toile
soleiltoile.com
New Shop
Classic Prep
classicprep.com
Tailor
Sokayri
sokayri.com
Teen Fashion + Children’s Clothes
Groove
shopgroove.net
Women’s Shoes
Shoes ‘N’ More
shoesnmore.com
Gifts
Everything Is Rosey
everythingisrosey.com
DARIEN SPORT SHOP
WINNER OF BEST DEPARTMENT STORE
This Darien instituion has been here for 75 years and still doesn’t miss a fashion beat (Ulla Johnson dresses? Yes, please). And, you’ll still find the best service in retail, too.
JEWELRY
Designer Jewelry + Fine Jewelry + Local Jewelry Boutique + Estate Jewelry + Special Occasion Jewelry + Watches + Wedding/ Engagement Rings
Manfredi
manfredijewels.com
Everyday Jewelry
Pennyweights
etsy.com/shop/pennyweightsjewelry
Selection of Local Designers
Studio Minerale
studiominerale.com
HOME
Appliances + Home Tech Services
Aitoro
aitoro.com
Bookstore
Barrett Bookstore
barrettbookstore.com
Cleaning Services (rugs, furniture, home)
Fabricare Cleaners
fabricarecleaners.net
Furniture + Contemporary Furnishings + Dry Cleaning
Lillian August Design Center
lillianaugust.com
Hardscaping Services
Tuliptree Site Design
tuliptreesitedesign.com
Florist + Home Garden Design & Services + Home Accessories
Nielsen’s Florist & Garden Shop
nielsensflorist.com
Home Organization Design Services
Adele Organizes
adeleorganizes.com
Home Security System Designs and Services
Security Solutions Inc.
securitysolutionsinc.com
Landscaping Services
Hoffman Landscapes
hoffmanlandscapes.com
Lighting
Chloe Winston Lighting Design
chloewinstonlighting.com
Linens
The Linen Shop
thelinenshopct.com
Outdoor Furniture
Seasons Too
seasonstoo.com
Pool Design and Services
Rick Pinto Swimming Pools
rickpintopools.com
Storage
Westy
westy.com
Hollow Tree
hollowtreestorage.com
WEDDINGS
Bridal Gowns
A Little Something White
alittlesomethingwhite.com
Wedding Flowers
Bon Fleur
Bonfleur.com
Wedding Gifts
MK&T Design and Print
mkatdesign.com
Wedding Invitations/Stationary
The Whitney Shop
thewhitneyshop.com
Wedding Music
James Daniel Entertainment
jamesdaniel.com
Wedding Photographer
Melani Lust Photography
melanilustphotography.com
Wedding Planner
Laura Boulton Events
lauraboultonevents.com
Wedding Reception Venue
DCA
dariendca.org
SERVICES & TO-DO’S
PAMPERING
Blow Out/Updo + Color + Day Spa + Eyebrow Services + Children’s Haircuts + Facial + Mani/Pedi + Men’s Styling/Salon + Waxing/Hair Removal + Women’s Styling/Salon
Lanphier
lanphier.us
Makeup Boutique
Bluemercury
bluemercury.com
Spray Tan
Coco Glow Organic Sunless Tanning
cocoglowsunless.com
Massage
Massage Mavens
massagemavens.com
FITNESS + GEAR
Activewear/Running Shoes
New Balance
newbalance.com
Barre
Pure Barre
purebarre.com
Dance Fitness + Children’s Fitness
Dance on the DL
danceonthedl.com
Bicycle Shop
Danny’s Cycles
dannyscycles.com
CrossFit
Crossfit Norwalk
crossfitnorwalk.com
Fitness Studio
Orangetheory Fitness
orangetheory.com
Golf Equipment
Golf Galaxy
golfgalaxy.com
Gym
Equinox
equinox.com
Indoor Cycling
Joyride Cycling + Fitness
joyridestudio.com
Pilates
Club Pilates
clubpilates.com
Private Fitness Training
Linda Stephens Fitness
lindamstephens.com
Yoga
Sama Yoga Center
samayogacenter.com
Virtual/Live Stream Fitness
Saraswati Yoga Joint
syjyoga.com
TRY IT, LOVE IT!
Lanphier
Winner of Best Day Spa
1 STAYCATION RELAXATION
Spa packages are just what the doctor ordered and Lanphier offers some amazing ones. Try the Stress Reliever for a 60-minute massage and signature facial. Pure heaven.
2 COLOR THERAPY
After months at home, it’s time to color those grays. Book your color consulation so you’re ready to mingle—all summer long.
FAMILY LIFE
College Prep Courses
Summit Educational Group
mytutor.com
Children’s Parties
Rosebud Slumber Parties
rosebudslumberparties.com
Toy Store
Darien Toy Box
darientoybox.com
ERRANDS & MORE
Art Gallery + Art Classes
Silvermine Art Center
silvermineart.org
Auto Repair Shop
Fedor
203.838.2443
Car Wash
Splash Car Wash
splashcarwashes.com
CBD Store
Your CBD Store
cbdrx4u.com
Livery Service
Hoyt
hoytlivery.com
Local Hotel
Graybarns
graybarns.com
Online Banking Services
Chase
chase.com
Pet Groomer
The Hairy Barker
thehairybarkerinnandspa.com
Veterinarian
VCA Darien Animal Hospital
vcahospitals.com
Pet Supplies
The Pawprint Market
pawprintmarket.com
Portrait Photographer
Kristin Wood Photography
kristinwoodphoto.com
Shoe Repair
Darien Shoe Repair
203.655.6169
Tailor
Sokayri Atelier and Boutique, Custom Couture and Tailoring
sokayri.com
GRAYBARNS
WINNER OF BEST LOCAL HOTEL
It may only have six (very spacous) guest rooms, but the Inn at Graybarns is one of the most spectacular spots in all of Fairfield County. Take a staycation and enjoy the gorgeous scenery of the Silvermine River, in-room beauty services and delicious fare from the Tavern. Yes, please.