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Greenwich Avenue: Everything You Need to Know

Greenwich Ave, the main street of downtown Greenwich, Connecticut

You’ve heard of Greenwich Avenue. You just don’t know if it’s for you yet. Maybe you’ve heard it described as fancy. Or exclusive. Or “the Rodeo Drive of the East Coast.” You picture designer bags, polished storefronts, and people who…

Connecticut Maple Syrup Farms: Top 5 Most Unique Spots

Sugar shack at one of the best Connecticut maple syrup farms

When to Go, Where to Drive, and What It Actually Feels Like Late winter in Connecticut has a very specific smell. Cold air. Damp earth. And, if you time it right, that unmistakable sweetness drifting from a working sugarhouse. Steam…

Wine Bars in Greenwich CT: Top 5 Spots Worth Savoring

Delicious food at one of the best wine bars in Greenwich CT

Let’s be real: most wine bar lists read like a PR release. But someone who actually sends guests to these wine bars in Greenwich CT (and often) wrote this one. As the innkeeper of a historic bed and breakfast in…

Cocktail Bars in Greenwich CT: Top 8 Most Unique Spots

Bartender pouring a drink at one of the best cocktail bars in Greenwich CT

As with everything here, locals have high expectations for cocktail bars in Greenwich CT. It makes sense, considering most are globe-trotters themselves. So, they’ve found the best (and the worst) elsewhere, and expect quite a a bit from their local…

Connecticut Food: A Local Culinary Tour to 23 Top Spots

New Haven apizza from BAR, served hot and on an unpretentious metal tray

When I was younger, I didn’t realize how special Connecticut food is. After all, I grew-up here, so I didn’t think the culinary scene was anything special. That said, having lived both abroad and elsewhere in America, I understand why…

Gay Bar in Greenwich CT: Everything You Need to Know

Gay bar in Greenwich CT

After years of running an inn here in Greenwich, I’ve met just about every kind of traveler: Solo adventurers Sweet couples Wild friend groups And chosen families that would make your heart melt And somewhere between check-in and breakfast, I…

Speakeasy Lounge Near Me: Top 13 Most Unique Spots

Barman in a black vest mixing craft cocktails in a speakeasy lounge near me

If there’s one thing Greenwich, CT, (and Westchester County and Connecticut too, for that matter) does well, it’s keeping a secret. I’ve lived here my whole life, and I can tell you: Behind more than a few plain doors and…

Cafes in Greenwich CT: Top 7 Most Unique Spots

Espresso on a table at one of the best cafes in Greenwich CT

I trust you’re reading this because, like me, you’re always chasing a perfect cup of fresh coffee along with a good story. And cafes in Greenwich CT have both in abundance! And Greenwich has some amazing little café and coffee…

Greenwich Outdoor Bars: Top 13 Most Unique Spots

Three women chatting on a bench with drinks at a Greenwich outdoor bar

There are two types of people heading to Greenwich outdoor bars on a warm night out: The ones chasing the noise on Greenwich Avenue And the ones who veer off down side streets, hoping to stumble onto a hidden gem…