As winter gives way to spring, there’s something undeniably special about this season in Westport, Weston and Wilton. The days grow longer, and the town seems to buzz with new energy. For those who have the privilege of calling our towns home, you often speak about springtime with fondness.
Our beloved towns are brimming with exciting transformations. With so much to look forward to, it feels like a season of renewal, not just in nature, but in our local spaces. There are several highly anticipated new openings around town, like Tim and Emily Zobl’s The Clubhouse, with simulators, karaoke rooms and darts along with a dynamic dining and a drinks menu filled with mocktails and cocktails and a highly anticipated rooftop.
In this issue, we sit down with Michelle Greenfield, of the Allium Eatery in Westport, and Brian Lewis, of The Cottage in Westport and Greenwich, two of the 18 James Beard semifinalists from our towns. ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky pens his Love Letter to Westport, and we dive into this year’s real estate and landscaping trends.
From chic new restaurants, like Bar Bushido, which promises to deliver bold Japanese flavors with izakaya, to retail spaces like Eleish Van Breems, offering fresh, curated selections in a home decor mecca in a historic renovation downtown, Westport is evolving. As always, our tight-knit community continues to thrive, and it’s heartening to see new businesses like esthetician Sofia Guerrero’s The Beauty Loft breathe life into our town’s vibrant culture.
This issue is a celebration of all that’s blooming around us—from our beautiful streets to the fresh faces and ideas that make Westport so special. Our cover features an exclusive with the new go-anchor of TODAY, Craig Melvin, who I was lucky enough to sit down with to discuss his new assignment and the gratitude he has that surrounds it; plus his purpose and passion of highlighting everyday heroes that live amongst us. As we step into the warmer months, I invite you to take a moment to explore these exciting openings, support our local businesses, and embrace the energy that springtime in our towns brings. I also invite you to join me as I interview Diane Morrisey in a live Q+A at the Darien Community Center on March 25, where we’ll discuss her debut cookbook over hors d’oeuvres inspired by her very own recipes.
