B.GOOD Fairfield, CT
Also in Ridgefield, the downtown Village Tavern is a cozy local hangout for a short list of well prepared starters, salads, mains and pastas, and a much longer list of “incredible beers,” “intriguing wines,” and “unique authentic cocktails.” The last are sorted into three categories: circa American Prohibition, Turn of the Century, and Modern Day. Intrepid imbibers or those with a very particular taste can go for the “Bespoke Option,” which allows the capable bartenders to custom craft a singular cocktail to your own specifications. Lots of bitters, fresh infusions, fruit juices and exotic liqueurs on hand, so sky’s the limit.
A comfortable place with a great vibe, Village Tavern is open for lunch, weekend brunch, Happy Hour, dinner, and definitely drinks any time. 378 Main Street, Ridgefield. 203/403-3400 vtridgefield.com
real.food.fast. The tagline of the health-minded b.good restaurant group just about sums it up. Seasonal dishes inspired by locally available harvests comprise the bulk of what the short order kitchen offers, supplemented by some favorites like all natural burgers and shakes.
AMIS Westport, CT
The downtown Westport landscape is undergoing major reconfiguration, with the renovation/repurposing of the old Westport/ Weston YMCA. Handsome red brick and serious mock Tudor now house retail space, luxury rental apartments, and the recently opened
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Enormous kale & grain bowls, salads, and smoothies satisfy the yoga-leggings-clad lunch crowd. But local craft beers, hard cider, and sustainable farm wines make this a go to place for a relaxed and adult dinner too. All dishes are marked if gluten-free, dairy-free, antibiotic- free, or vegetarian, and there are plenty of each to choose from. Choices are quickly prepared, and geared to those pursuing “clean eating” – being mindful of the food’s pathway between its origin and your plate. Most of the ingredients at b.good are whole foods, or “real” foods — those that are un- or minimally processed, refined, and handled. Doubters should try the hand cut French fries – quickly blanched in oil and then baked, and the West-side turkey burger served with avocado, cilantro, fresh salsa and chipotle purée, for a meat and potatoes meal that’s satisfying and delicious yet more healthy than the norm. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Let them bring real food to you with their catering services. 1460 Post Road, Fairfield. 203/292-8970 bgood.com *
Amis Restaurant. A Roman style trattoria from the Philadelphia-based Vetri Family of Restaurants (now owned by URBN, the group that owns Anthropologie & Urban Outfitters), Amis offers antipasti, pastas, seafood and meat. Il Quinto Quarto – literally the fifth quarter – is comprised of two dishes not usually found on local menus: sweetbreads and veal tongue. Anthropologie has moved into an enormous, emporium-like space next door, and Urban Outfitters lies across Church Lane, so you can make any visit an URBN consumer fest. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 1 Church Lane, Westport. 203/514-4906 amistrattoria.com
The large tap area is surrounded by a few well-placed tables, with additional dining in a small mezzanine area. The deconstructed VT Burger made of house ground beef and topped with aged cheddar comes with a load of fries, as well as piles of mushrooms, bacon, onions, ketchup and mustard all spread on a wooden board. In the Tin is a tasty salad of bibb and iceberg lettuce finely chopped with tomatoes, avocado, bacon, blue cheese and toasted pepitas, packed into an upside down tin. Duck turnovers are light and flaky, and the gnocchi, served either with a Maine lobster and zucchini sauce or Bolognese, and described as “potato pillows” are indeed pillow light and enjoyable.
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