Food + Beverage

Posa Brings Amalfi Coast to Ridgefield

A Global to Local Experience Like No Other Article by Kristy Jefferson | Photography by Dariusz Terepka Photography When picturing the Amalfi Coast, what might come to mind is clear, glittering waters, fragrant lemon trees, or classic Italian architecture. “Positano is one of the most beautiful places in the world,” says Ariane Carro, co-owner of Posa Ristorante and Vineria. “It’s a gem.” And while it’s true that Danbury Road is far from the breathtaking cliffs of Positano, Ridgefielders can...

Food + Beverage

SOMMLIKE: A Q&A with Paula Alonso

Ridgefield Startup emphasizes connection in order to elevate the experience of savoring wine Article by Kristy Jefferson | Photography by New Light Creative Services In a town known for its dining options, nothing pairs better with Ridgefield's plethora of mouthwatering cuisine than the perfect wine. Ridgefield Lifestyle recently spoke with Paula Alonso, co-founder of SOMMLIKE, for a peek into how they are keeping it local. Tell us about Sommlike! SOMMLIKE is a wine-tech startup proudly...

Food + Beverage

Baker's Dozen

Fletch’s Bagels Serves Up Bagels, Bites, and Community Article by Kristy Jefferson | Photography by Natasha Fleming Photography One could argue that the origins of Fletch’s Bagels can be traced back to one nagging question - “where do we get our dozen?”  That question plagued owner Fletch Tison after moving back from Manhattan in the middle of the pandemic. Born and raised in Ridgefield, Tison had gotten used to his regular bagel fix and wasn’t ready to give it up. So he started experimenting...

Home Services

Time For Fall

Fox Hill Luxury Real Estate Services Tell Us How To Prepare For The Coming Cold Article by Kristy Jefferson | Photography by Natasha Fleming Photography Andrew Hopkinson has seen it all. The owner of Fox Hill Luxury Real Estate Services has not only been doing the work of building and property management for decades, he also comes to the table with experience in law enforcement, counter-terrorism, and emergency management. What may seem like disparate fields mesh perfectly together when you...

Style + Beauty

Going Full Circle

Underground’s Maureen Rivard comes home Article by Kristy Jefferson | Photography by Kate Wark Photography Reflected everywhere in the new surroundings of Underground on Main Street is the beloved store’s original “why” - Maureen Rivard’s belief that there was a need in town for style options that leaned “hipper, funkier, edgier, not quite so conservative.” No matter your age, she says, “we can still have fun in how we dress and we can still look cool and edgy and funky and show our...

Style + Beauty

Then and Now

Audrey Road Still Feels the Love Article by Kristy Jefferson | Photography by Natasha Fleming Photography Danielle Verrilli is a firecracker in human form. And after 12 years of bringing her seemingly endless energy and passion to Audrey Road on Bailey Avenue, she has built herself a community within the community. Whether it’s due to her ever-changing inventory of lively and unique fashions, or the kind atmosphere she has cultivated, her loyal client base keeps coming back for more. “Someone...

Home + Design

The New Vintage

Vintage Enclave on Route 7 Is A Must-Visit Destination Article by Kristy Jefferson | Photography by Dariusz Terepka “Honestly it felt like we were on vacation,” says long-time Ridgefield resident Lisa Cambridge-Mitchell, referring to the new vintage enclave tucked away on Route 7. Drive two minutes north of Nod Hill Brewery and you will find that the former location of Walpole Outdoors is now home to three businesses that perfectly complement each other - Bluebird Consignments, Vixen Hill...

Arts + Culture

Rooted in Community

Young Dancers Thrive at Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance Article by Kristy Jefferson | Photography by Dariusz Terepka There is a moment during Amy Piantaggini’s independent ballet class when all her 3 and 4-year-old charges fold themselves up into little balls on the ballet floor. Piantaggini then produces a green watering can, and gently pantomimes sprinkling water over these little buds. It could not be more appropriate, because as you watch these little ones in leotards move joyfully...

Health + Wellness

The Healing Power of Horses

Ridgebury Farm and Stables Brings Hippotherapy to Ridgefield Article by Kristy Jefferson | Photography by New Light Creative Services “People always ask where our hippo is,” says Whitney Gearin, Assistant Director of Ridgebury Farm and Stables. To be clear, there are no hippos on this idyllic 56 acres of farm tucked away on Ridgebury Road. Instead, Ridgebury Farm is one of the area’s only horse farms that doubles as a medical facility where physical, occupational, and speech therapists are...

Health + Wellness

Joyful Approaches at CSC Pediatric Speech

Camie Cohen on the Power of Connection Article by Kristy Jefferson | Photography by Natasha Fleming Camie Cohen wants you to trust your gut. As the energetic founder of CSC Pediatric Speech, Cohen has learned from her years of experience as a pediatric speech-language pathologist that parents are in the best position to identify when something might not be quite right. “I think it’s important to not wait and see, and go with your gut instinct as a parent,” Cohen says. “Because studies have...