Since January, you, our enthusiastic readers, have sounded off on your favorite businesses across the Gold Coast. And we’ve been listening. Read on for the results of your votes on what you consider to be tops in New Canaan, Darien and Rowayton for 2024
2024 Town Winners’ List
food + drink
RESTAURANTS
Best Service + Business Lunch + Outdoor Dining + Seafood
ROWAYTON SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Creative Menu
L’OSTAL
Event Space
DCA MEADOWLANDS
Event Space/Wedding Venue
WAVENY HOUSE
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Family-Friendly Restaurant
PAPA JOE’S
Hotel Restaurant + Private Dining/Intimate Venue + Special Occasion/Date Night
TAVERN AT GRAYBARNS
New Restaurant
SEAMORE’S
Pickup/Delivery Option
ROWAYTON MARKET
Steaks
THE WATER’S EDGE AT GIOVANNI’S
REGIONAL SPECIALTIES
American
THE GRANOLA BAR
Asian/Asian Fusion
LITTLE THAI KITCHEN
Chinese
CHING’S TABLE
French
L’OSTAL
Indian
COROMANDEL
Italian
PAPA JOE’S
Japanese
HASHI SUSHI
Mediterranean
ARDEN’S
Mexican
BODEGA TACO BAR
Sushi
FJORD
Tapas
PESCA
Thai
LITTLE THAI KITCHEN
CASUAL FOOD
Bagels
UPPER CRUST BAGEL CO.
Bowls
PLAYA BOWLS
Burritos
BODEGA TACO BAR
Frozen Yogurt
SWIRL
Hamburgers + Hot Dogs
PRESS BURGER
Ice Cream/Gelato
GOFER ICE CREAM
Noodle Bar/Noodles
MIYUKI
Pizza
LOCALI
Salads
AUX DELICES
DROP-IN SPOTS
Breakfast + Brunch + Lunch Spot
ROSIE
Café/Bistro
ARDEN’S
Coffee Shop(independent)
ZUMBACH’S GOURMET COFFEE
Deli
UNCLE’S DELI
Diner
NEW CANAAN DINER
Food Truck
TASTY YOLK
Health/Organic Food + Vegetarian
GREEN & TONIC
Juice Bar
BARVIDA
MARKETS AND MORE
Bakery
FLOUR WATER SALT BREAD
Butcher Shop
DARIEN BUTCHER SHOP
Cakes/Cupcakes + Desserts/Chocolates + Gourmet Grocery
PALMER’S MARKET
Caterer
MARCIA SELDEN
Gourmet To Go
AUX DÉLICES
Grocery Pick-Up & Delivery
WHOLE FOODS
Liquor Store + Wine Shop
SIPSTIRS
Organic Food Market
TRADER JOE’S
Seafood Market
FJORD FISH MARKET
BAR BOASTS
Beer Selection + Pub
THE GOOSE
Margaritas
BODEGA TACO BAR
Martinis + Wine List
TAVERN AT GRAYBARNS
Mobile Bar
BAKED AND SAUCED
Restaurant Bar
MOLTO
Sports Bar
WHITE BUFFALO
Wine Bar
SPIGA
style + shop
FASHION
Accessories + Bridal + Designer Boutique
HELEN AINSON
Consignment Shop
DOUBLE EXPOSURE
Department Store + Formal Wear + Luxe Leisurewear + Men’s Fashion + Men’s Shoes + Women’s Fashion
DARIEN SPORT SHOP
Eyewear
WARBY PARKER
Jeans
J. CREW
Lingerie + Swimwear
SOLEIL TOILE
New Shop
WEE MODINE
Teen Fashion
TOGS
Women’s Shoes
SHOES ‘N‘ MORE
JEWELRY
Designer Jewelry + Estate Jewelry + Fine Jewelry (tied) + Selection of Local Designers + Watches
MANFREDI JEWELS
Everyday Jewelry
PENNYWEIGHTS
Fine Jewelry (tied) + Special Occasion + Wedding/Engagement Rings
DAVID HARVEY
HOME
Antiques & Vintage
FOUND & DESIGN
Closet/Organization
CALIFORNIA CLOSETS
Décor + Furniture
MANDARINE HOME
Garden Center
NIELSEN’S
Hardware Store + Paint + Windows/Doors
RING’S END
Home Tech
ROBERT ALLEN MULTIMEDIA
Kitchen & Bath
TRUE NORTH CABINETS
Outdoor Furniture
SEASONS TOO
Pool Design
SWIMM POOLS
services + to-do’s
PAMPERING
Blow Out + Color + Eyebrow/Eyelash Services + Facial + Makeup Application + Massage + Men’s Styling/Salon + Waxing/Hair Removal + Women’s Styling/Salon
LANPHIER
Cosmetic Spa
ELEMENT MEDICAL AESTHETICS
Day Spa + Facial + Massage
EGIA DAY SPA
Makeup Shop
BLUEMERCURY
Manicure + Pedicure
POSH
Spray Tan
GODDESS GLOW
FITNESS & GEAR
Activewear
DARIEN RUNNING COMPANY
Barre
THE BAR METHOD
