Greenwich Magazine
By Jamie Marshall
Fairfield County is packed with fabulous finds that are worth a quick trip no matter which town you call home. That’s why for the twelfth year we present the Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut, highlighting hundreds of winners chosen by you, the readers of our magazines. But there’s a ton to celebrate in our town alone. So why not give you the best of both worlds and showcase who you consider tops right in your own backyard? Here, the winners who garnered the most votes in Greenwich alone. We may be a small town but boy, do we have a lot going on!
CUISINE
NEW RESTAURANT
The National, 376 Greenwich Ave., 203-861-6851; thenational-ct.com
AMERICAN + HAPPY HOUR + PUB
Little Pub, 531 East Putnam Ave., 203-717-1147; littlepub.com
SEAFOOD
Elm Street Oyster House, 11 West Elm St., 203-629-5795; elmstreetoysterhouse.com
STEAKS + WINE LIST + RESTAURANT BAR + BEST SERVICE
Gabriele’s Italian Steakhouse, 35 Church St., 203-622-4223; gabrielesofgreenwich.com
CREATIVE MENU
Le Fat Poodle, 20 Arcadia Rd., 203-717-1515; lefatpoodle.com
SPECIAL OCCASION + WINE BAR
Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant, 372 Greenwich Ave., 203-869-4080; harvestwinebar.com
OUTDOOR DINING + HOTEL RESTAURANT + OUTDOOR BAR + SINGLES SCENE (OVER 35)
l’escale, 500 Steamboat Rd., 203-661-4600; lescalerestaurant.com
HEALTH FOOD + VEGETARIAN + JUICE BAR
Green & Tonic, 7 Strickland Rd., 203-869-1376; 85 Railroad Ave., 203-622-1479; greenandtonic.com
LUNCH + CAFE/BISTRO
Méli-Mélo, 362 Greenwich Ave., 203-629-6153; melimelogreenwich.com
WEEKEND BRUNCH
Hyatt Regency, 1800 East Putnam Ave., 203-637-1234; greenwich.regency.hyatt.com
GLOBAL CUISINE
ITALIAN
Polpo, 554 Old Post Rd., 203-629-1999; polporestaurant.com
FRENCH
Le Penguin, 61 Lewis St., 203-717-1200; lepenguinbistro.com
MEDITERRANEAN
Mediterraneo, 366 Greenwich Ave., 203-629-4747; zhospitalitygroup.com
INDIAN
Mumbai Times, 140 East Putnam Ave., 203-625-5500; mumbaitimesct.com
GREEK
Famous Greek Kitchen, 10 North Water St., 203-531-6887; famousgreekkitchen.com
MEXICAN + MARGARITAS
Boxcar Cantina, 44 Old Field Point Rd., 203-661-4774; boxcarcantina.com
JAPANESE
Abis, 381 Greenwich Ave., 203-862-9100; abisjapanesetraditionalrestaurant.com
CHINESE
Penang Grill, 55 Lewis St., 203-861-1988
SUSHI
Asiana Cafe, 130 East Putnam Ave., 203-622-6833; asianacafe.com
ASIAN FUSION
Tengda Asian Bistro, 21 Field Point Rd., 203-625-5338; tengdaasianbistrogroup.com
THAI
Little Thai Kitchen, 21 St. Roch Ave., 203-622-2972; littlethaigreenwich.com
CASUAL
BREAKFAST
Bistro V, 339 Greenwich Ave., 203-661-6634; versaillesgreenwich.com
COFFEE SHOP
CFCF Roastery, 118 Greenwich Ave., 203-661-8300
BAGELS
Upper Crust Bagel Company, 197 Sound Beach Ave., 203-698-0079; uppercrustbagel.com
HAMBURGER
Burgers, Shakes & Fries, 302 Delavan Ave., 203-531-7433; burgersshakesnfries.com
HOT DOGS
Joey B’s Famous Chili Hub, 118 River Rd. Ext., 203-661-0573
PIZZA
Planet Pizza, 28 Railroad Ave., 203-622-0999; planetpizzaofgreenwich.com
RIBS/BARBECUE
Bobby Q’s Pit Stop, 1340 East Putnam Ave., 203-990-0606; bobbyqspitstop.com
FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
Abis, 381 Greenwich Ave., 203-862-9100; abisjapanesetraditionalrestaurant.com
DINER
Glory Days, 69 East Putnam Ave., 203-661-9067; glorydaysdiner.com
DELI
Corbo’s Corner Deli, 1380 East Putnam Ave., 203-354-4675; 470 West Putnam Ave., 203-629-4987; corbosdeli.com
SWEETS
ICE CREAM
Gofer Ice Cream, 522 East Putnam Ave., 203-661-9080; gofericecream.com
FROZEN YOGURT
Pinkberry, 369 Greenwich Ave., 203-622-1782; pinkberry.com
DESSERTS + BAKERY + CUPCAKES + WEDDING CAKES
DiMare Pastry Shop, 1245 Post Rd., 203-637-4781; dimarepastry.com
CANDY STORE + CHOCOLATE SHOP
Darlene’s Heavenly Desires, 185 Sound Beach Ave., 203-698-9441; darlenesstore.com
MARKETS
GOURMET GROCERY
Citarella Gourmet Market, 600 West Putnam Ave., 203-861-6900; citarella.com
FISH MARKET
Fjord Fish Market, 158 East Putnam Ave., 203-661-5006; fjordct.com
GOURMET TO GO
Aux Delices, 3 W. Elm St., 203-622-6644; 1075 E. Putnam Ave., 203-698-1066; auxdelicesfoods.com
CATERER
Watson’s Catering, 1 Glenville St., 203-532-0132; watsonscatering.com
BARS
MARTINIS
JHouse Restaurant, 1114 East Putnam Ave., 203-698-6980; jhousegreenwich.com
BEER SELECTION + SPECIALTY BEER + SINGLES SCENE (UNDER 35)
The Ginger Man, 64 Greenwich Ave., 203-861-6400; gingermangreenwich.com
MARGARITAS + MEXICAN
Boxcar Cantina, 44 Old Field Point Rd., 203-661-4774; boxcarcantina.com
WINE BAR + SPECIAL OCCASION
Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant, 372 Greenwich Ave., 203-869-4080; harvestwinebar.com
OUTDOOR BAR + SINGLES SCENE (OVER 35) + OUTDOOR DINING + HOTEL RESTAURANT
l’escale, 500 Steamboat Rd., 203-661-4600; lescalerestaurant.com
SPORTS BAR
Sundown Saloon, 403 Greenwich Ave., 203-629-8212; sundownsaloon.com
HAPPY HOUR + PUB + AMERICAN
Little Pub, 531 East Putnam Ave., 203-717-1147; littlepub.com
RESTAURANT BAR + WINE LIST + STEAKS + BEST SERVICE
Gabriele’s Italian Steakhouse, 35 Church St., 203-622-4223; gabrielesofgreenwich.com
LIQUOR STORE + WINE SHOP
Val’s Putnam, Wines & Liquors, 125 West Putnam Ave., 203-869-2299; 21 Glenville St., 203-813-3477; valsputnamwines.com
HOME
HOME ACCESSORIES BOUTIQUE + COSTUME JEWELRY
Splurge, 39 Lewis St., 203-869-7600; splurgegifts.com
LINENS
Lynnens, 278 Greenwich Ave., 203-629-3659; lynnens.com
TRADITIONAL FURNITURE
Restoration Hardware, 310 Greenwich Ave., 203-552-1040; restorationhardware.com
CONTEMPORARY FURNISHINGS
Jonathan Adler, 88 Greenwich Ave., 203-622-1476; jonathanadler.com
ART GALLERY
Cavalier Gallery, 405 Greenwich Ave., 203-869-3664; cavaliergalleries.com
CHINA/TABLETOP + WEDDING GIFTS + WEDDING REGISTRY
Hoagland’s of Greenwich, 175 Greenwich Ave., 203-869-2127; hoaglands.com
ANTIQUES/VINTAGE STORE
Estate Treasures, 1162 East Putnam Ave., 203-637-4200; estatetreasures.com
OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Patio.com, 600 East Putnam Ave., 203-869-3084; patio.com
LUXURY IMPORTS
The Drawing Room, 220 East Putnam Ave., 203-661-3737; thedrawingroomhome.com
APPLIANCES
Partridge & Rockwell, 85 Pemberwick Rd., 203-622-8675; partridgeappliances.com
FLORIST + WEDDING FLORAL DESIGNER
McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center, 48 Arch St., 203-661-5600 mcardles.com
GARDEN CENTER
Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, 437 North St., 203-869-3418; sambridgegardencenter.com
FITNESS
WATER SPORTS
Greenwich Water Club, 49 River Rd., 203-661-4033; greenwichwaterclub.com
PILATES
Core Pilates, 6 West Putnam Ave., 203-914-4433; 146 Sound Beach Ave., 203-344-1844; corepilatesstudios.com
YOGA STUDIO
Be Shri Yoga, 1345 East Putnam Ave., 203-990-0622; beshriyoga.com
SPINNING CLASSES
SoulCycle, 266 Mason St., 203-653-7685; soul-cycle.com
FITNESS CLUB
Equinox, 16 Old Track Rd., 203-863-0070; equinox.com
DANCE STUDIO
Arthur Murray, 6 Lewis St., 203-769-1800; arthurmurraygreenwich.com
FITNESS STUDIO
Division 1 Prep, 200 N. Pemberwick Rd., 203-489-3300; division1prep.com
FITNESS GEAR/CLOTHING
Lululemon Athletica, 151 Greenwich Ave., 203-622-5046; lululemon.com
KIDS’ FITNESS
Jack Rabbits Gymnastics Club, 397 Round Hill Rd., 203-622-0004; jackrabbitsgym.com
BICYCLE SHOP
Dave’s Cycle, 78 Valley Rd., 203-661-7736; davescyclect.com
GOLF EQUIPMENT
Griffith E. Harris Golf Course, 1323 King St., 203-531-7200; thegriffgolf.org
ENTERTAINMENT
LOCAL HOTEL + WEDDING RECEPTION SITE
Delamar Greenwich Harbor, 500 Steamboat Rd., 203-661-9800; delamargreenwich.com
LIVE MUSIC SPOT
Beach House Cafe, 220 Sound Beach Ave., 203-637-0367; beachhousecafe.com
LOCAL BAND ROCK + COVER
The Short Bus, theshortbusrocks.com
PERFORMING ARTS
The Greenwich Symphony Orchestra, 10 Hillside Rd., 203-869-2664; greenwichsymphony.org
RADIO STATION/AM
WGCH 1490 AM, 71 Lewis St., 203-869-1490; wgch.com
RADIO STATION/PERSONALITY
Tony Savino–WGCH, 71 Lewis St., 203-869-1490; wgch.com
FAMILY LIFE
BABY STORE
Giggle, 102 Greenwich Ave., 203-622-6775; giggle.com
CHILDREN’S CLOTHES
Janie and Jack, 107 Greenwich Ave., 203-422-5080; janieandjack.com
PLACE FOR KIDS’ PARTIES
Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd., 203-869-5272; greenwich.audubon.org
TOY STORE
Smart Kids’ Toys, 17 East Elm St., 203-869-0022; sktoys.com
NANNY & BABYSITTING SERVICES
Sterling Care, 235 Glenville Rd., 203-532-0500; sterlingcare.com
PET SUPPLIES + PET CLOTHING
Pet Pantry Warehouse, 290 Railroad Ave., 203-869-6444; ppwpet.com
DOG GROOMER/PET SPA
Groomer Has It, 80 Valley Rd., 203-629-3649
VETERINARIAN
Greenwich Animal Hospital, 430 West Putnam Ave., 203-869-0534; greenwichanimalhospital.com
AUTO REPAIR
Zelenz Brothers Auto Body, 37 Sherwood Pl., 203-869-1414
CAR WASH
Splash Car Wash, 73 East Putnam Ave., 203-625-0809; 625 W. Putnam Ave., 203-531-4497; splashcarwashes.com
LIVERY SERVICE
Rudy’s Executive Transportation, 209 Bruce Park Ave., 203-609-8000; rudylimo.com
EDUCATION
COLLEGE PREP
Carnegie Pollak, 136 Old Stone Bridge Rd., 203-352-3500; carnegiepollak.com
MUSIC LESSONS
Riverside School of Music, 401 East Putnam Ave., 203-661-9501; atelierconstantinpopescu.com
ART CLASSES
Action Art School, 242 Sound Beach Ave., 203-637-2685; actionartschool.com
MUSEUM + MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN
Bruce Museum of Arts & Science, 1 Museum Dr., 203-869-0376; brucemuseum.org
BOOKSTORE
Diane’s Books, 8A Grigg St., 203-869-1515; dianesbooks.com
COOKING CLASSES
Aux Délices, 3 West Elm St., 203-622-6644; 1075 East Putnam Ave., 203-698-1066; auxdelicesfoods.com
FASHION & JEWELRY
DEPARTMENT STORE + WOMEN’S FASHION + COCKTAIL ATTIRE + WOMEN’S SHOES + ACCESSORIES
Saks Fifth Avenue, 205 Greenwich Ave., 203-862-5300; saksfifthavenue.com/greenwich
BLACK TIE ATTIRE + MEN’S FASHION + MEN’S SHOES + TUXEDOS
Richards, 359 Greenwich Ave., 203-622-0551; mitchellstores.com
DESIGNER BOUTIQUE + BRIDAL GOWNS + BRIDESMAID DRESS BOUTIQUE
Marietta C. Designs, 436 East Putnam Ave., 203-661-2171; mariettac.com
CONSIGNMENT
Second Time Around, 10 Greenwich Ave., 203-422-2808; 2ndtimearound.com
LINGERIE
Patricia Gourlay, 45 East Putnam Ave., 203-869-0977; pgourlay.com
EYEWEAR
Sunglass Hut, 260 Greenwich Ave., 203-629-7907; sunglasshut.com
SWIMWEAR
Everything, But Water, 84 Greenwich Ave., 203-622-1878; everythingbutwater.com
TEEN FASHION
Free People, 351 Greenwich Ave., 203-622-0127; freepeople.com
TAILOR
Ted the Tailor, 2 Church St., 203-869-5699
JEANS
Lucky Brand, 244 Greenwich Ave., 203-861-4039; luckybrand.com
COSTUME JEWELRY + HOME ACCESSORIES BOUTIQUE
Splurge, 39 Lewis St., 203-869-7600; splurgegifts.com
LOCAL JEWELRY BOUTIQUE + DESIGNER JEWELRY + WOMEN’S WATCHES + ESTATE JEWELRY + WEDDING RINGS
Betteridge, 239 Greenwich Ave., 203-869-0124; betteridge.com
MEN’S WATCHES
Manfredi Jewels, 121 Greenwich Ave., 203-622-1414; manfredijewels.com
BEAUTY & BRIDAL
MAKEUP ARTIST
Elena of Christopher Noland Salon, 124 Greenwich Ave., 203-622-4247; christophernoland.com
COSMETICS STORE
Sephora, 75 Greenwich Ave., 203-422-2191; sephora.com
WOMEN’S SALON + COLORIST
Color Cafe, 23 Benedict Pl., 203-769-1929; colorcafestudio.com
BLOW OUT
Jaafar Tazi, 149 Greenwich Ave., 203-340-2525; jaafartazi.com
MEN’S SALON
Generations Barber Parlor, 3 Boulder Ave., 203-637-8266; 138 Hamilton Ave., 203-413-2344; generations1929.com
DAY SPA + FACIAL + WAXING
Dream Spa & Salon, 151 Greenwich Ave., 203-629-2525; dreamdayspa.com
MASSAGE
Massage Mavens, 59 Le Grande Ave., 203-340-2518; massagemavens.com
MANICURE + PEDICURE
Tip Top Nails, 1 Havemeyer Ln., 203-698-3320
WEDDING FLORAL DESIGNER + FLORIST
McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center, 48 Arch St., 203-661-5600; mcardles.com
BRIDAL GOWNS + BRIDESMAID DRESS BOUTIQUE
Marietta C Designs, 436 East Putnam Ave., 203-661-2171; mariettac.com
WEDDING RECEPTION SITE + LOCAL HOTEL
Delamar Greenwich Harbor, 500 Steamboat Rd., 203-661-9800; delamargreenwich.com
l’escale, 500 Steamboat Rd., 203-661-4600; lescalerestaurant.com
WEDDING RINGS + LOCAL JEWELRY BOUTIQUE + DESIGNER JEWELRY + WOMEN’S WATCHES + ESTATE JEWELRY
Betteridge, 239 Greenwich Ave., 203-869-0124; betteridge.com
DESSERTS + BAKERY + CUPCAKES + WEDDING CAKES
DiMare Pastry Shop, 1245 Post Rd., 203-637-4781; dimarepastry.com
WEDDING INVITATIONS
Saint Clair Stationers, 96 Greenwich Ave., 203-661-2927; theresesaintclair.com
WEDDING GIFTS + WEDDING REGISTRY + CHINA/TABLETOP
Hoagland’s of Greenwich, 175 Greenwich Ave., 203-869-2127; hoaglands.com
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Bob Capazzo, 203-273-0139; bcapazzo.smugmug.com
WEDDING PLANNER
Ashley Douglass Events, 917-748-6281; ashleydouglassevents.com
WEDDING DJ/LIVE MUSIC
Richie Vance Productions, 203-249-9359; richievance.com