Sure, it’s helpful to know about winners up and down the Gold Coast of Fairfield County, but we think it’s also amazing to find out who won best of Stamford categories. This is about town pride, of course (and maybe a dash of really not wanting to get on I-95 or the Merritt). So read on to see if your fellow readers picked the same places in the city that you think are the best.
THE WINNERS LIST
FOOD & DRINK
RESTAURANTS
Best Service
La Vista Bistro
lavistabistro.com
Business Lunch + Hotel Restaurant
Divina
divinastamford.com
Creative Menu + Tapas
Taco Daddy
tacodaddystamford.com
New Restaurant + Outdoor Dining + Private Dining/Intimate Venue
The Wheel
thevillagewheel.com
Outdoor Seating + Special Occasion/Date Night
Table 104
table104stamford.com
Pickup Option
Colony Grill
colonygrill.com
Seafood
Waters Edge at Giovanni’s
watersedgeatgiovannis.com
Steaks
The Capital Grille
thecapitalgrille.com
Sushi
Kashi Stamford
kashijapanese.com
REGIONAL SPECIALTIES
American
Waters Edge at Giovanni’s
watersedgeatgiovannis.com
Asian Fusion
Mecha Noodle Bar
mechanoodlebar.com
Chinese
Pearl East
pearleastct.com
French
Chez Vous Bistro
chezvousbistro.com
Greek + Mediterranean
Kouzina Taverna
kouzinataverna.com
Indian
Taj
tajstamford.com
Italian
Café Silvium
cafesilviumct.com
Japanese
Kotobuki
kotobukijapaneserestaurant.com
Mexican
Taco Daddy
tacodaddystamford.com
Spanish
Barcelona Wine Bar
barcelonawinebar.com
Thai
Little Buddha
littlebuddhact.com
CASUAL FOOD
Bagels
Liz Sue Bagels
@lizsuebagels
Bowls
Mecha Noodle Bar
mechanoodlebar.com
Frozen Yogurt
16 Handles
16handles.com
Hamburgers
Bareburger
bareburger.com
Hot Dogs
Lunch Lady Gerri’s
homeofthesloppy.com
Ice Cream
Gofer Ice Cream
gofericecream.com
Pizza
Colony Grill
colonygrill.com
Ribs/Barbecue
Avellino
avellinofamilybbq.com
Salads
The Wheel
thevillagewheel.com
DROP-IN SPOTS
Breakfast
Lakeside Diner
203-322-2252
Brunch
Taco Daddy
tacodaddystamford.com
Café/Bistro
Winfield Street Coffee
winfieldcoffee.com
Coffee Shop
Lorca
lorcacoffeebar.com
Deli
Rye Ridge Deli
ryeridgedeli.com
Diner
Elm Street Diner
elmstreetdiner.com
Health/Organic Food + Vegetarian
Mike’s Organic
mikesorganicdelivery.com
Juice Bar
Juice Kings
juice-kings.com
Lunch Spot
Table 104
table104stamford.com
MARKETS & MORE
Bakery + Cakes/Cup Cakes + Desserts
DiMare Pastry Shop
dimarepastry.com
Butcher
LaRocca’s Country Market
lcountrymarket.com
Catering + Gourmet to Go
Marcia Selden Catering & Events
marciaselden.com
Gourmet Grocery + Grocery Pickup/Delivery Option + Organic Food Market
Mike’s Organic
mikesorganicdelivery.com
Liquor Store + Wine Shop
Harbor Point Wines & Spirits
harborpointwinesandspirits.com
Seafood Market
New Wave Seafood
newwaveseafood.com
BAR BOASTS
Beer Selection
Coalhouse Pizza
coalhousepizza.com
Margaritas + Restaurant Bar
Taco Daddy
tacodaddystamford.com
Martinis
Divina
divinastamford.com
Microbrewery
Half Full Brewery
halffullbrewery.com
Mobile Bar
The Vintage Horse
thevintagehorses.com
Outdoor Bar
Cisco Brewers
ciscobrewers.com
Pub
Tigin
tiginirishpub.com
Sports Bar
Bobby V’s
bobbyvsrestaurant.com/stamford
Wine Bar
Barcelona Wine Bar
barcelonawinebar.com
Wine List
Table 104
table104stamford.com
STYLE & SHOP
FASHION
Accessories + Luxe Leisurewear + Teen Fashion
Whim
whimlove.com
Consignment + Jeans + Women’s Fashion
Roundabout
roundaboutcouture.com
Designer Boutique
Fox’s of Stamford
foxs.com
Event Dresses/Bridal Gowns/Bridesmaid Dresses
A Step Ahead
astepaheadfashion.com
Eyewear
Pearle Vision
pearlevision.com
Women’s Shoes
DSW
stores.dsw.com
JEWELRY
Designer Jewelry + Everyday Jewelry + Fine Jewelry + Local Jewelry Boutique + Selection of Local Designers + Special Occasion Jewelry + Wedding/Engagement Rings
R. Hollander Master Goldsmith
ringart.com
Estate Jewelry + Watches
Peter Suchy Jewelers
petersuchyjewelers.com
HOME
Antiques/Vintage Store
ReMix Market Stamford
remixmarket.com
Appliances
County TV
countytv.com
Closet/Organization
Matt Baier
mattbaier.com
Decor
Safavieh
safavieh.com
Furniture + Outdoor Furniture
Design Within Reach
dwr.com
Garden Center
Designs by Lee
designsbylee.com
Kitchen + Bath
Deane
deaneinc.com
Lighting
The Accessory Store
stamfordshades.com
Linens
Bed Bath & Beyond
bedbathandbeyond.com
Paint
Sherwin-Williams
sherwin-williams.com
Pool Design & Services
Shoreline
shorelinepools.com
Stone
Connecticut Stone
connecticutstone.com
Windows/Doors
Ring’s End
ringsend.com
SERVICES + TO DO’S
PAMPERING
Blow Out/Updo + Color + Women’s Styling
Noble Salon
noblesalon.com
Cosmetic Spa
AMI
amisurgery.com
Eyebrow/Eyelash Services + Waxing
European Wax
waxcenter.com
Facial
La Jolie
lajoliesalonandspa.com
Mani/Pedi
HBAR Salon & Spa
hbarsalon.com
Massage
Chrysalis Massage Therapy by Simone Rigolin
chrysalismassagetherapy.org
Men’s Hairstyling
Reveal Hair Salon
revealhairsalon.com
Spray Tan
Palm Beach Tan
palmbeachtan.com
FITNESS & GEAR
Activewear
Rhone
rhone.com
Barre + Dance Fitness + Gym + Indoor Cycling + Yoga
Chelsea Piers Connecticut
chelseapiersct.com
Bicycle Shop
Danny’s Cycles
dannyscycles.com
Crossfit
Crossfit Stamford
crossfitstamford.com
Fitness Studio
Orangetheory Fitness
orangetheory.com
Golf Equipment
Sterling Farms Golf Course
sterlingfarmsgc.com
Pilates
Precisely Pilates
preciselypilates.com
Private Fitness Training
Inspire Fitness
inspirefitnessct.com
Virtual/Live Stream Fitness
Upper Deck Fitness
upperdeckfitness.com
FAMILY LIFE
Art Classes
Best Time Ever
thebesttimeever.com
Children’s Clothes
Whim
whimlove.com
Children’s/Youth Fitness Training + Children’s Parties
Chelsea Piers Connecticut
chelseapiersct.com
College Prep Courses
Tutor Me SOS
tutormesos.com
Family-Friendly Restaurant
Honey Joe’s
honeyjoescoffee.com
Toy Store
Awesome Toys and Gifts
awesometoys.com
DAILY ESSENTIALS
Auto Repair Shop
Pray Body Shop
praybodyshop.com
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble
barnesandnoble.com
Car Wash
Splash Car Wash
splashcarwashes.com
CBD Store
Your CBD Store
yourcbdstoregreenwich.com
Dry Cleaners
Go Green
gogreendrycleaners.net
Event Space
The Village
thevillagestamford.com
Florist
Stamford Florist
stamfordflorist.com
Gift Shop
House of Humbled
houseofhumbled.com
Livery
Rudy’s Limousine
rudylimo.com
Local Hotel
The Lloyd
thelloydstamford.com
Pet Groomer + Veterinarian
Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel
spotonvet.com
Pet Supplies/Pet Clothing
Choice Pet
choicepet.com
Shoe Repair
Mr. Izet
izetsleather.com
Storage Facility
Westy Self Storage
westy.com
Tailor
Mario the Tailor
203-324-5177