Eats & Entertaining | New Canaan & Darien Moms

Fueled by their passion for food and a love of hospitality, Executive Chef Stephen Lewandowski and Director of Operations, Dana Cifone have established Townhouse as the go to spot for those in Fairfield and Westchester counties. Located in the heart of Greenwich, Connecticut, enjoy casual fine dining that embraces modern coastal cuisine. Dive into a seasonal menu that integrates the freshest local produce with proteins from the surrounding seas and pastures. Coupled with an extensive wine list that features rare and hard to find varietals, crafted cocktails, a Little Foodies children’s menu, several private dining/special event options for family and friends to celebrate special moments, seasonal outdoor seating, and private parking. Townhouse is an experience like no other.

The Farmhouse at the Crossroads

Earth. Air. Fire. Water. The four original elements that we needed to survive. Built in 1875 and nestled between Old Long Ridge Road and New Long Ridge Road, The Farmhouse at the Crossroads is a celebration of almost 150 years of old and new cuisines, traditions, and culture. Relax and unwind as chef Matthew Cook takes you on a refined and whimsical journey of worldly delicacies.

SWEETGREEN Darien

126 Heights Road

With a mission to connect people to real food, sweetgreen creates plant-forward, seasonal, and earth-friendly meals from fresh ingredients and produce that prioritizes organic, regenerative, and local sourcing.

Pinstripes

100 North Water Street, Norwalk

475-470-0600

ONTHEMARC Catered Events

Westchester & Fairfield Counties, NYC
203-274-6808

Bars

DARIEN

Bodega Taco Bar

980 Post Road, Darien. (203) 655-8500

Rory’s

416 Boston Post Road, Darien. (203) 655-9453

Scena

1077 Post Road, Darien. (203) 662-3226

Ten Twenty Post

1020 Post Road, Darien. (203) 655-1020

The Goose American Bistro & Bar

972 Post Road, Darien. (203) 656-2600

NEW CANAAN

SE Uncorked

15 Elm Street, New Canaan. (203) 920-1212

Spiga

134 Main Street, New Canaan. (203) 920-1351

Solé Restaurant

105 Elm Street, New Canaan. (203) 972-8887

Cherry Street East

45 East Avenue, New Canaan. (203) 594-1515

Gates Restaurant

10 Forest Street, New Canaan. (203) 966-8666

Rodger Sherman Inn

195 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan. (203) 966-4541

NEARBY

Breakfast & Brunch

DARIEN

Playa Bowls

1029 Boston Post Road, Darien. (203) 202-7446

Darien Diner

275 Post Road, Darien. (203) 655-3181

Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe (a “gated” spot for your little ones to play while you enjoy coffee with friends!)

980 Post Road, Darien. (203) 655-7566

Driftwood Diner

171 Boston Post Rd, Darien. (203) 309-5959

Driftwood Diner is a finer diner proudly serving delicious, comfort food to the communities of Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan and beyond. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner…oh and it is BYOB!

Green & Tonic

1098 Boston Post Road, Darien. (203) 656-1036

Juice Press

72 Heights Road, Darien.

NEW CANAAN

Rosie

27 Elm Street, New Canaan. (203) 966-8998

Le pain Quotidien

81 Elm Street, New Canaan. (203) 920-4143

Silvermine Market

1032 Silvermine Road, New Canaan. (203) 966-4050

New Canaan Diner

18 Forest Street, New Canaan. (203) 594-7595

Upper Crust Bagels

11 South Avenue, New Canaan. (203) 594-9280

Coffee & Cafes

DARIEN

Starbucks

815 Post Road, Darien. (203) 655-6943

Dunkin’ Donuts

976 Post Road, Darien. (203) 656-3208

Neat

20 Grove Street, Darien. (203) 202-7215

Caffe Nero

1071 Boston Post Road, Darien. (203) 202-3057

Estia’s Back Porch Cafe

1020 Post Road, Darien. (203) 202-7052

Estia’s Cafe serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Darien. Estia’s is a great place for families, couples or for a ladies night.

NEW CANAAN

Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee

77 Pine Street, New Canaan. (203) 966-2704

Dolce Italian Café

98 Elm Street, New Canaan. (203) 594-1424

Starbucks

88 Park Street, New Canaan. (203) 972-8810

Dunkin’ Donuts

88 Elm Street, New Canaan. (203) 972-5721

Connecticut Muffin

108 Main Street, New Canaan. 203 972 7557

NEARBY

Donut Delight

707 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk. 203 354 9265

Dunkin’ Donuts Norwalk

195 Main Street, Norwalk. 203 847 2121

Starbucks

555 Main Street, Norwalk. 203 840 1976

524 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk. 475 289 5167

Cafe Dolce

354 Main Avenue, Norwalk. (203) 295-8468

Ada’s Kitchen & Coffee

112 Riverside Avenue, Greenwich. (203) 637-1956

Coffee Luca

189 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich. (203) 727-3124

Delis & Lunch

DARIEN

Aux Delices Foods

25 Old Kinds Highway North, Darien. (203) 662-1136

Mama Carmela’s Italian Deli

1981 Post Road, Darien. (203) 655-9004

Roost Kitchen + Coffee

1950 Post Road, Darien. (203) 309-5549

Uncles Deli

1041 Post Road, Darien. (203) 655-9701

Vavalas Deli

156 Heights Road, Darien. (203) 655-4370

Burgers, Shakes & Fries

800 Post Road, Darien. (203) 655-8500

Burgers, Shakes & Fries has a fun and laid back environment, with a great burger…and fries! A great spot for the whole family.

Shake Shack

1340 Post Rd, Darien. (203) 614-1411

New year, new Shack! Shake Shack is excited to kick off 2017 with a new location in Darien, Connecticut. Their third CT Shack is servin’ up Shack classics as well as three locally-inspired frozen custard concretes, including the Pie Oh My concrete, made with vanilla frozen custard and slice of SoNo Baking Company seasonal pie. Even sweeter? Five percent of sales from the Pie Oh My concrete support The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. You can now pre-order and pick up your faves at Darien Shack with their first-ever mobile ordering Shack App for iOS, download it!

Sugar Bowl Luncheonette

1033 Post Road, Darien. (203) 655-1259

A family run luncheonette since 1958. This is a gem for brunch with the kiddos!

NEW CANAAN

Club Sandwich

107 Cherry Street, New Canaan. (203) 966-4053

Greens on the Go

75 Pine Street, New Canaan. (203) 594-1490

Greenology

96 Main Street, New Canaan. (203) 309-5700

Press Burger

19 South Avenue, New Canaan. (203) 966-4445

Rosie

27 Elm Street, New Canaan. (203) 966-8998

Tony’s Deli

75 Pine Street, New Canaan. (203) 902-3403

Miyuki

75 Pine Street, New Canaan. (203) 972-1552

NEARBY

Brendan’s 101

101 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton. (203) 853-1050

Rowayton Market

157 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton. (203) 852-0011

Rinaldi’s Deli

70 Orchard Street, Cos Cob. (203) 622-8315

Pizzerias

DARIEN

Post Corner Pizza

847 Boston Post Road , Darien. (203) 655-7721

Post Corner Pizza is a favorite pizza spot for families. The Greek style, thick crust pizza is incredibly delicious, and we love the checkerboard way of cutting up the slices is. It has such a warm family feel. This is a great spot for a night out with your kids and for big groups too. Enjoy!

Heights Pizza Company

882 Post Road, Darien. (203) 656-3200

Parlor Pizza

1020 Post Road, Darien. (203) 328-9991

NEW CANAAN

Locali – Pizza/Bar/Kitchen

32c Forest Street, New Canaan. (203) 920-1440

Vicolo Pizza Restaurant

62 Main Street, New Canaan. (203) 966-4966

Joe’s Pizza

23 Locust Street, New Canaan. (203) 966-2226

Pinoccchio Pizza

115 Main Street, New Canaan. (203) 966-8805

Dante’s Pizza

75 Pine Street, New Canaan. (203) 920-1551

NEARBY

Coalhouse Pizza

85 High Ridge Road
(203) 977-7700

Colony Pizza

172 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford. (203) 359-2184

Rowayton Pizza

104 Rowayton Avenue, Norwalk. (203) 853-7555

Riko’s Pizza

247 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk. (203) 822-7800

Dinner Restaurants

DARIEN

Bodega Taco Bar

980 Post Road, Darien. (203) 655-8500

Bodega is is a great spot to grab an early dinner. With a great kiddie menu and tasty margaritas, the whole family will be happy!

The Goose American Bistro & Bar

972 Post Road, Darien. (203) 656-2600

Opened in the spring of 2010, “The Goose” is a renewal of a classic American bistro and tavern offering fine dining, contemporary cuisine, warm hospitality and superb service. It has immediately become a popular gathering place in town. Its owners have meticulously restored the restaurant’s original bar and the open fireplace in the tavern which provide a warm and inviting focal point for get-togethers with groups, family and friends!

Jake’s Place

4 Ledge Road , Darien. (203) 655-23050

Taste classic dining at its finest! Stop in every day, Monday through Saturday, and you can always count on Jake’s Place for a great breakfast, lunch, or both!

Little Thai Kitchen

4 West Avenue, Darien. (203) 662-0038

Louie’s Italian Restaurant & Bar

10 Center Street, Darien. (203) 309-5818

The Melting Pot

14 Grove Street, Darien. (203) 309-5600

The Melting Pot brings one-of-a-kind elements and experiences to the table. Artisan cheeses, gourmet chocolates, and all your favorite entrees. Your kids will love this interactive dining experience!

Rory’s

416 Boston Post Road , Darien. (203) 655-9453

The Original Pub of Darien. Rory’s has been pouring drinks and serving great home cooking for more than 30 years. Darien’s Original Pub serving Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Take Out and Catering. Award winning clam chowder, juicy 9 oz. burgers, delicious daily specials, draft and bottle beers, more than a dozen wines by the glass, and the best Martini’s around. Chef Bryan Malcarney and his staff at Rory’s maintain one of the local institutions for great food and drinks.

Scena

1077 Post Road, Darien. (203) 662-3226

SCENA was born of a desire to offer a Mediterranean inspired experience with our warm, open wood-fired brick oven, their expertly crafted wine and cocktail list, fresh ingredients, and exceptional guest experience. If you are looking for a family friendly brunch spot with seasonal outdoor seating, Scena is a favorite!

STEAM

971 Post Road, Darien. (203) 656-3468

Steam is a modern interpretation of Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine. They use only the finest seasonal ingredients. Steam’s chef-inspired menu offers healthy and innovative renditions of classic and popular Chinese and Southeast Asian dishes. Steam’s mission is to offer wholesome food at reasonable prices in a relaxing and warm environment where colleagues, friends, and families can casually gather!

Ten Twenty Post

1020 Post Road, Darien. (203) 655-1020

Ten Twenty Post is a casual and contemporary oyster bar serving classic New England comfort food and European bistro favorites. Whether it’s for a family dinner, satisfying lunch/brunch, a formal business dinner or cocktails on the outdoor patio, Ten Twenty Post is a great spot!