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Eyeglass Retailer Warby Parker To Open New Location At Danbury Fair Mall Eyeglass Retailer Warby Parker To Open New Location At Danbury Fair Mall
Eyeglass Retailer Warby Parker To Open New Location At Danbury Fair Mall Mega eyewear retailer Warby Parker is opening its newest Fairfield County location just in time for school and summer shopping. The store will open at the Danbury Fair Mall on Saturday, July 27, and will offer the latest styles at rock-bottom prices. For years, the business was known as an online brand where you can have five pairs of glasses shipped to you to "try on." However, it became so popular that it opened retail stores with funky artwork by famous and up-and-coming artists. Warby Parker Officials said the new store will be located on the second floor between Zales and Starbucks…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Popular NYC Seafood Restaurant Coming To Darien Popular NYC Seafood Restaurant Coming To Darien
Popular NYC Seafood Restaurant Coming To Darien A popular New York City seafood restaurant is set to expand to Fairfield County bringing along its philosophy of using only sustainable seafood. Seamore's, also known for its craft cocktail and family-friendly atmosphere will open in Darien on Friday, June 9 in the Darien Commons. Restaurateur Jay Wainwright has partnered with local chef Shannon Sturz to curate a menu that reflects local flavors and supports the local fisheries, said Michelle Calarco, a spokeswoman for the restaurant group. The 3,400-square-foot restaurant features an expansive bar, a patio for outdoor dining, and a c…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Scoop Shop Coming To Darien New Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Scoop Shop Coming To Darien
New Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Scoop Shop Coming To Darien Just in time for spring, a favorite ice cream brand is opening its second Connecticut scoop shop in Fairfield County. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the nationally beloved brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice creams, will open a scoop shop in Darien on Thursday, April 27.  The Darien store is the brand’s second location in Connecticut, and follows on the heels of its Greenwich opening in October 2022 - its first suburban scoop shop.  The launch also marks a return to its roots for co-founders Ben and Pete Van Leeuwen who are Fairfield County natives and whose ice cre…

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by Kathy Reakes