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Bravo
“Family-friendly restaurant that doubles as a hot night spot after hours. Widely varied menu that can best described as American with some Italian flavor. The biggest draw is the outdoor patio that sits on the busiest corner in downtown Fairfield perfect for people-watching.”
2nd Place Winner of “Best Bar to See and Be Seen” according to the 2007 Fairfield County Weekly Best of Reader’s Poll.
3nd Place Winner of “Best Place to Get Lucky” and “Best Dance Club” according to the 2007 Fairfield County Weekly Best of Reader’s Poll.
Bravo
1418 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-1478
- : 5.0
Billy’s Bakery
According to Fairfield County Weekly, “Since moving a year ago to spacious Fairfield digs, Billy Hollis and his devoted team of bakers and shopkeepers have expanded way beyond the artisanal breads for which the bakery is locally known. Now they have the space to do more–as in, more desserts and pastries, quiches, as well as an assortment of classic New York-y bagels. “We cannot make enough desserts,” says Hollis, who boasts that his best-selling bumbleberry tart, made with five types of fresh berries, flies out the door, even at $20. “People recognize quality, and quality sells,” he says. This perennial Best Of winner is now gearing up to offer lunch; soups and sandwiches have made their way on to the menu; a cheese department and fancy prepared meals are also in the offing. “We’re trying to listen to what the customers want, and give them what they want,” says Hollis.”
Winner of “Best Bakery” according to the 2007 Fairfield County Weekly Best of Reader’s Poll.
Billy’s Bakery
1885 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 337-5349
- : 5.7
Hair
According to Fairfield County Weekly, ” Owner Charles Tuozzoli’s winning philosophy: more clients = more stylists. And, to give you an idea of how many clients his ultra-popular salon has, he currently employs 20 stylists. “We’re heavily into services here,” Tuozzoli states, and by that he means keeping his salon open an unprecedented seven days a week, with evening appointments available Monday through Friday. At Hair, service also means an extremely qualified and friendly staff. Tuozzoli refers to his stylists as “The Hair Family,” two of whom have been with him for over 30 years, and several others over 20. And he can personally attest to their competence because each is trained in his salon. Tuozzoli says trainees are under supervision for two years before they can stand behind the chair and cut hair. His stylists are also trained to be both haircutters and colorists. In addition to hair-styling, Hair offers manicures, pedicures and waxing services, so their clients can get all their maintenance needs met in one place. But, aside from all that, Tuozzoli insists that people flock to Hair for the ambience. “People love to come here,” he proclaims. “When people walk through the door you give them a good time.”"
Winner of “Best Hair Salon” according to the 2007 Fairfield County Weekly Best of Reader’s Poll.
Hair
39 S Pine Creek Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-1041
Turquoise Medical Day Spa
According to Fairfield County Weekly, “Two things make Turquoise the best place to get Botox treatments: the soothing day spa setting and the manner in which the miracle potion is injected–namely by board-certified surgeons. Dr. Lawrence Fliegelman, a facial plastic surgeon, and Dr. Richard Levin, a head and neck surgeon (and chief head and neck surgeon at St. Vincent’s Hospital), own the medical day spa and are always on hand to perform the Botox injections, as well as to oversee all the other medical procedures performed there–a rare phenomenon in the med-spa world, according to the pair. They contend that most spas advertise having a doctor’s supervision, but claim that few actually do. In fact, they’re currently in the process of initiating legislation in Connecticut to regulate it. Drs. Fliegelman and Levin refer to Turquoise as a unique hybrid–a high-end facility where you can get typical spa treatments, such as facials and massage, as well as medical procedures like laser hair removal, wrinkle fillers, cosmetic surgery, photolight and microderm abrasion. The attraction is having the services performed in a tranquil, environment that was created by a NYC spa designer. The place is decorated in warm, earthy tones (and, of course turquoise), with soft lighting and waterfalls contributing to the peaceful atmosphere. In addition to taking top honors for Best Place to Get Botox, Turquoise garnered several second place awards: Best Place to Get a Massage, Best Day Spa, Best Cosmetic Surgery Center and Best Dermatologist/Skincare. The two docs cite their use of only the best products and techniques for their successful results. “You won’t get a frozen face here,” Fliegelman asserts. Nor will you get burned from improperly performed laser treatments or droopy eyes from poorly placed Botox, both, according to the pair, common disasters that occur at non-medical day spas. Believe it or not, the typical clientele Turquoise caters to is not of the wealthy ilk, but middle American men and women. And to make it easier to afford, they’ve instituted a payment plan called “Care Credit” that allows clients to charge treatments at no interest.”
Winner of “Best Place to Get Botox” according to the 2007 Fairfield County Weekly Best of Reader’s Poll.
2nd Place Winner of “Best Place to Get a Massage,” “Best Cosmetic Surgery Center,” “Best Day Spa,” and “Best Dermatologist/Skincare” according to the 2007 Fairfield County Weekly Best of Reader’s Poll.
Turquoise Medical Day Spa
1275 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 319-1900
Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University, the second-largest Catholic university in New England, offers more than 40 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its main campus in Fairfield, Connecticut, and satellites in Connecticut, Luxembourg and Ireland. Approximately 5,800 students attend the University’s four colleges: Arts & Sciences; Education & Health Professions; University College; and the AACSB-accredited John F. Welch College of Business. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its “Best 366 Colleges: 2008,” U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges 2008” ranks SHU in the top tier of Master’s Universities in the North, and Intel rates it #11 among the nation’s most “unwired” campuses. The University’s John F. Welch College of Business is also included in the Princeton Review’s 2008 “Best 290 Business Schools.” SHU fields 32 division I athletic teams, and has an award-winning program of community service.
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY
5151 PARK AVENUE,
FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
06825-1000
203-371-7999
Fairfield University
Fairfield University is a Jesuit institution that prepares undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students for leadership and service in a constantly changing world. Approximately 5,000 students from 35 states, 46 countries, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico are enrolled at the University’s six schools. The University was founded in 1942 in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, Connecticut.
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield CT 06824
(203) 254-4000
Fairfield Metro Center
Fairfield Metro Center is a future station on Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven Line in eastern Fairfield, Connecticut. Once completed, it will be the town’s third railroad station, located between Fairfield station and Bridgeport station. The station will be accessible by exit 24 of I-95.
Visit Fairfield Metro Center Website
Fairfield Train Station
The Fairfield Metro-North Railroad station serves the residents of Fairfield, Connecticut, including students of Fairfield University — as well as nearby areas such as Black Rock within the city of Bridgeport — via the New Haven Line. It is one of two stations in the town; the other being Southport. The station is the transfer point for the Fairfield University Shuttle.
It is 50.5 miles from Grand Central Terminal, and the average travel time is one hour, 14 minutes.
The station has 1,216 parking spaces, 376 owned by the state.
The main station house is wooden and on the eastern platform. It contains a ticket window. Southbound trains stop on this side of the station. The station house on the west side is made of brick and entirely filled with busniusses, including the Nauti Dolphin Pizza restaurant. Northbound trains stop at this side of the station.
Fairfield Train Station
165 Unquowa Road
Fairfield, CT, 06430-5017
Circle Diner
According to Fairfield County Weekly, “What is it about Fairfield that makes it the ground zero of diners? Is it the vast, wide-open commercial spaces that conjure up images of truckers bellying up to the counter for a cup of jet-fuel-grade java? Or the coy snugness of New England-style suburbia that is simply incomplete without booths and coin-op mini jukeboxes? Whatever the reason, the town retains the hard-fought reputation for diner heaven it earned last year, led by Circle Diner, located, perhaps not coincidentally, just south of Fairfield University. Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’re going to get some chocolate chip pancakes and stock up on free toothpicks and breath mints. It’s the little things that make a diner part of our heritage.”
Winner of “Best Diner” according to the 2007 Fairfield County Weekly Best of Reader’s Poll.
2nd Place Winner of “Best Breakfast” according to the 2007 Fairfield County Weekly Best of Reader’s Poll.
Circle Diner
441 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-9177
- : 8.1
St. Tropez
According to Fairfield County Weekly, “Patrick Jean says St. Tropez has won this category for seven years because he and co-owner Etienne Menozzi make it their mission to try and understand what the customers want. You hear that a lot, but these gentlemen feel they differ from most French restaurants by offering a range of entrees. “Most French restaurants are so limited,” Jean says, pointing out that their menu includes at least eight seafood choices, plus a selection of meats. “We also have huge portions,” Jean boasts. The pair also maintains the key to their success is that they shop for their own product, hand-picking only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats and fish–a ritual they perform three to four times every week, making a trek to the chef’s market in Orange. “It takes a lot of time,” Jean says, “but you know what you’re getting.”"
Winner of “Best French Restaurant” according to the 2007 Fairfield County Weekly Best of Reader’s Poll.
2nd Place Winner of “Best French Bistro” and “Best Restaurant Décor according to the 2007 Fairfield County Weekly Best of Reader’s Poll.
St. Tropez Bistro
52 Sanford St
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-8094
- : 4.5
