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'So Delicious': Popular Stamford Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In South Norwalk 'So Delicious': Popular Stamford Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In South Norwalk
'So Delicious': Popular Stamford Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In South Norwalk A beloved restaurant has expanded to a second location in Fairfield County, and visitors are already loving it just as much as the first.  Cantina Mexicana, which already has a restaurant in Stamford, opened a new location in South Norwalk at 77 North Main St. in January to bring their take on Mexican cuisine to even more people. The new eatery is dedicated to offering "authentic and sophisticated Mexican cuisine in a beautiful, fun, and casual environment," according to its owners, and hosts an eating space filled with hand-painted art.  Some of the dishes offered by the restaurant, whic…
Hot New Latin-Inspired Restaurant Takes On South Norwalk Hot New Latin-Inspired Restaurant Takes On South Norwalk
Hot New Latin-Inspired Restaurant Takes On South Norwalk Hey foodies, if you're feeling in the mood for Latin fare with craft cocktails then a new restaurant in South Norwalk is a must-stop. Los Remolinos, a Latin-inspired restaurant, and bar featuring well, Latin entrees opened on Monday, March 6 in the Washington Street Historic District in South Norwalk. Spearheaded by Edwin Montoya and Chef Ismael Carias, the duo behind the successful Appétit Bistro in Port Chester, Los Remolinos features dishes (and cocktails!) from Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Spain, and beyond. “This concept has been in the works for a while now, “says Montoya of the deci…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed With Gun, Drugs After Cops Receive Tip, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed With Gun, Drugs After Cops Receive Tip, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed With Gun, Drugs After Cops Receive Tip, Police Say A Fairfield County man was busted for alleged possession of a gun and drugs after police received a tip that led to a surveillance operation. The incident took place in Norwalk on Tuesday, Dec. 13. The Norwalk Police Department received the information that a resident was armed with a handgun and was selling drugs in the South Norwalk area, said Lt. Joe Dinho of the Norwalk Police. Officers conducted surveillance and located the man who matched the information they were given. The suspect, identified as Sequon Satawhite, age 23, of Norwalk, was safely detained and found to be in poss…
Restaurant With 2 Fairfield County Locations Wins National 'Best Traditional Hot Wing' Award Restaurant With 2 Fairfield County Locations Wins National 'Best Traditional Hot Wing' Award
Restaurant With 2 Fairfield County Locations Wins National 'Best Traditional Hot Wing' Award A Fairfield County restaurant won first place in the "Best Traditional Hot Wing" category at this year's National Buffalo Wing Festival. This year's festival was held on Saturday, Sept. 3, and Sunday, Sept. 4, at the Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, which is located in the Southtowns of the Buffalo metropolitan area. The event featured wing eating competitions, "bobbing for wings," live music, and more. During the festival, the National Buffalo Wing Festival also announced the 2022 restaurant winners in various categories, such as "Best Creative Sweet Wing" and "Best Dry Rub Win…
Person Struck, Killed By Train In Fairfield County Person Struck, Killed By Train In Fairfield County
Person Struck, Killed By Train In Fairfield County A person was struck and killed after jumping in front of a train in Fairfield County, authorities said. The unidentified person was hit around 6:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 1 at the Stamford Train Station, said the MTA. The person was pronounced dead on the scene, they added. As a result, the 5:40 a.m. train from Waterbury to Stamford was canceled at South Norwalk, however, customers were accommodated by the 6:11 a.m. train from Danbury to Grand Central Terminal and the 6:16 a.m. train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal, MTA officials said. There were minor train delays as a result. MTA…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Home Invasion, Sex Assault Of Child, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Home Invasion, Sex Assault Of Child, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Home Invasion, Sex Assault Of Child, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a child and home invasion after an intense manhunt.  The incident took place during the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 9, in Norwalk. The Norwalk Police Department said it received a 911 call from a resident who reported that an intruder had entered their home, sexually assaulted a juvenile inside the home, and then fled.  The caller told officers that they had been awoken by the child screaming, that they saw an intruder running through the house, and that they then saw the person flee ou…
Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter
Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter Metro-North trains will be temporarily suspending service as the rate of snowfall during the Nor'easter has become heavier, creating potential travel hazards. MTA officials announced that with major snow accumulation and high winds creating increasingly hazardous travel conditions, Metro-North will shut down service with the last trains departing Grand Central Terminal at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1. The last scheduled arrivals into Grand Central will be at approximately 4 p.m. According to the MTA, the last departures on Monday will be:  Hudson Line
 Outbound:…
Two Nabbed Attempting To Ship Pot Inside Karaoke Machine In Fairfield County, Police Say Two Nabbed Attempting To Ship Pot Inside Karaoke Machine In Fairfield County, Police Say
Two Nabbed Attempting To Ship Pot Inside Karaoke Machine In Fairfield County, Police Say Two men were nabbed in Fairfield County allegedly attempting to ship more than two pounds of marijuana hidden in a karaoke machine. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11, when an employee at a South Norwalk packaging store alerted police that two men were allegedly attempting to ship drugs through the mail, said Norwalk Police Lt. Joe Dinho. When officers arrived on the scene, they found Rickell Demetrius, age 38, of New York City, and Cornelius Medas, age 44, of Bridgeport still on the premises. During an investigation, police confirmed that approximately two pounds of…
COVID-19: SONO Arts Festival Will Go On With These New Measures In Place COVID-19: SONO Arts Festival Will Go On With These New Measures In Place
Covid-19: Sono Arts Festival Will Go On With These New Measures In Place Although most similar festivals scheduled for this fall have been canceled in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers of the SoNo Arts Festival announced their intention to display art installations in the Washington Street Historic District as they have for the last five years.  Rather than using open-air booths, wrote organizers in a Tuesday, Sept. 15 announcement, storefronts and restaurants in South Norwalk will be used to house the artworks of over 50 artists.  The artists will be still be allowed to sell their works, although they will wear masks during transactions. …
Parole Of Norwalk Man In Rape/Murder Case Of Two Women Sparks Outrage Parole Of Norwalk Man In Rape/Murder Case Of Two Women Sparks Outrage
Parole Of Norwalk Man In Rape/Murder Case Of Two Women Sparks Outrage Found guilty of the rape and murder of Sheila Watson and Bonnie Minter while their children were within earshot at their Northern Westchester home in Lewisboro in 1978, the now-68-year-old Sam Ayala was granted parole in mid-March and could be released as early as Thursday, Sept. 3.  Ayala lived in Fairfield County at the time, in Norwalk. More than 5,000 have signed a Change.org petition urging New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to keep Ayala behind bars.  Jason Minter, both a son to one of the victims and a witness to the crime, speculated that the convict's release was influenced…
Metro-North Railroad Holding Customer Forums In Area Metro-North Railroad Holding Customer Forums In Area
Metro-North Railroad Holding Customer Forums In Area Metro-North Railroad will host a series of open-house style forums to discuss upcoming railroad initiatives. The initiates are focused on improving train service as well as overall customer experience. During the “Connect With Us” forums, daily commuters, leisure travelers, community members and stakeholders are encouraged to engage in constructive dialogue with Metro-North leaders, who will listen to all feedback and answer questions. These forums have already taken place at 10 other stations: North White Plains, Beacon, Brewster, Croton Harmon, Nanuet, Harriman, Mount Vernon East, Bridg…
Nordstrom Night Out Will Celebrate Opening In SoNo Nordstrom Night Out Will Celebrate Opening In SoNo
Nordstrom Night Out Will Celebrate Opening In SoNo Nordstrom Night Out to celebrate the store's opening in South Norwalk is set. It a chance to "shop with a purpose" at the benefit for the Domestic Violence Crisis Center or DVCC and Fairfield County's Community Foundation. Nordstrom Night Out is set for Thursday, Oct. 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. which is the night before the store's official opening. Nordstrom is scheduled to open on Friday, Oct. 11 at SoNo Collection Mall in Norwalk.  The new three-level, 140,000 square-foot store will be the retailer's second in Connecticut, following Nordstrom Westfarms in Farmington. Those in atte…
Roadwork To Affect Danbury Branch Train Service Roadwork To Affect Danbury Branch Train Service
Roadwork To Affect Danbury Branch Train Service Roadwork is expected to impact service on the Danbury Branch for consecutive weekends as crews complete a road realignment project, the MTA announced. From Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21; and Friday, July 26 and Sunday, July 28, Connecticut State Department of Transportation crews will realign the intersection of Long Ridge Road and Simpaug Turnpike in Redding to correct a severe skew that has caused safety issues, primarily on the highway. According to the MTA, “the new alignment will raise the intersection, requiring Metro-North crews to remove and rebuild the railroad crossing a…
Popular Spanish Restaurant Opens Ridgefield Location Popular Spanish Restaurant Opens Ridgefield Location
Popular Spanish Restaurant Opens Ridgefield Location A popular tapas restaurant and entertainment spot in South Norwalk Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant is opening a second location in Ridgefield. Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant has announced the grand opening Wednesday, May 22 from 4 to 10 p.m. at 426 Main St., formerly Fifty Coins. There will be complimentary Sangria, selected wine, and hors d'oeuvres. RSVP to info@tablaoridgefield.com Chef Raul Gonzalez and owners Juan ‘Vinny’ Gonzalez, Galo Aleman, and Jose-Luis Contreras have created an intimate locale evoking the style and sensibility of a modern wine and tapas bar like …
Christmas Dining: Here Are 10 Restaurants In The Spirit Of Things This Holiday Season Christmas Dining: Here Are 10 Restaurants In The Spirit Of Things This Holiday Season
Christmas Dining: Here Are 10 Restaurants In The Spirit Of Things This Holiday Season With the holiday season in full swing, it’s a better time than ever to go out to eat at one of these restaurants. They’ve gone the extra mile to help diners get into the true spirit of the holidays. Check out these top establishments to enjoy some Christmas-themed cuisine. L’escale: Located at 500 Steamboat Road in Greenwich, L’escale restaurant is offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day accommodations in the form of a 3-course “prix fixe” menu. For $75 per person, guests can choose from mouth-watering appetizers, entrees and desserts. From seared foie gras, grilled steak and pork chops to …
Metro-North Service Changes, Buses Scheduled During Danbury Branch Upgrades Metro-North Service Changes, Buses Scheduled During Danbury Branch Upgrades
Metro-North Service Changes, Buses Scheduled During Danbury Branch Upgrades Buses will be replacing trains for some Metro-North riders in Fairfield County next week. The MTA announced that beginning on Monday, Oct. 1, through Friday, Oct. 5, crews will be making safety upgrades and improvements to the Danbury Metro-North Branch. In response, buses will be substituting for select, off-peak weekday trains. Between 9 a.m. and 6:10 p.m. each day, buses will substitute for all trains departing from Danbury to South Norwalk southbound, making all scheduled stops to South Norwalk.  Buses operate up to 15 minutes earlier than normal train times and will connect with regula…
Some Will Remain Without Power In Downtown Norwalk Until Evening Some Will Remain Without Power In Downtown Norwalk Until Evening
Some Will Remain Without Power In Downtown Norwalk Until Evening Update, 2 p.m. The majority of customers in South Norwalk who lost power late Sunday morning have had their power restored, South Norwalk Electric and Water said just before 2 p.m. About 100 or so customers will remain without power until the evening as crews work to replace damaged equipment.  Original report: South Norwalk Electric and Water crews are working early Sunday afternoon to restore power after a downtown outage occurred late in the morning. Some customers saw power restored shortly before noon, South Norwalk Electric and Water said on Twitter. "Please use caution in in…
Teen Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Route 7 Crash Teen Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Route 7 Crash
Teen Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Route 7 Crash A Northern Westchester teen motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash when he attempted to drive between two other vehicles on Route 7 in South Norwalk, according to the Connecticut State Police. Nathan Spiro, 19, of Bedford, lost control of his 2017 Yamaha R3 around 8 p.m. Monday while traveling south on Route 7 at a high rate of speed and attempted to drive between two other vehicles when one of the vehicles hit the rear of the motorcycle, sending Spiro into the roadway and the motorcycle into the left median.  The other drivers, who were not injured, included Jorge Rodriguez-Novascat…
Small Brewers Become Big Business In Fairfield County Small Brewers Become Big Business In Fairfield County
Small Brewers Become Big Business In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- If you're a beer lover, you're in luck. Each day it seems another brewery or beer pub opens its doors in Fairfield County, catering to residents with creative hops (watch for the opening of the new Harlan Haus in Bridgeport) and carefully curated snacks (shout out to Shelton's The Drunk Alpaca). In a short period of time, the Connecticut craft beer scene has exploded, tapping into the county's thirst for flavor, variety and fun. Many of these businesses were started by local folks with a passion for home brewing. All of them have helped elevate the area's craft b…
Digging Out: Metro-North Reduces Train Schedule For Friday Digging Out: Metro-North Reduces Train Schedule For Friday
Digging Out: Metro-North Reduces Train Schedule For Friday FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Metro-North trains will run on a reduced weekday schedule on Friday, Jan. 5, due to the impact of a strong nor'easter and extremely low temperatures.  Some trains will be combined, and others will be canceled, Metro-North said.  Metro-North also warned customers to expect delays as cleanup continues from the large snowstorm on Thursday.  Train riders should check current timetables and note the following trains are canceled and/or combined on the New Haven Line for Friday: Inbound-AM PEAK: The 7:04 a.m. from New Rochelle is combined with the 6:30 a.m. from Stam…
Metro-North Reduces Train Service For Evening Commute Due To Snow, Cold Metro-North Reduces Train Service For Evening Commute Due To Snow, Cold
Metro-North Reduces Train Service For Evening Commute Due To Snow, Cold UPDATE: FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — For the remainder of Thursday, Metro-North will be operating a reduced schedule due to the impact of the winter storm and extremely low temperatures. Some trains will be combined, and others are canceled for the evening rush hour, Metro-North said.  Here are the changes on the New Haven Line for Thursday afternoon: Outbound The 5:21 p.m. train from GCT to New Rochelle is combined with the 5:18 p.m. train to Harrison, which will depart GCT at 5:21 p.m. and will make all of the station stops of the two trains. The 5:33 p.m. train from GCT to Harrison is co…
Enjoy Food, Fun And Fish At 'Maritime With A Twist' At Aquarium In Norwalk Enjoy Food, Fun And Fish At 'Maritime With A Twist' At Aquarium In Norwalk
Enjoy Food, Fun And Fish At 'Maritime With A Twist' At Aquarium In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. – Sample the best of South Norwalk’s restaurants amid pulsing jellyfish and prowling sharks during a fun adults-only evening on Thursday, Jan. 11 in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The event is the Aquarium’s next “Maritime with a Twist,” which are casual affairs offered occasionally to celebrate and connect SoNo’s food and drink with SoNo’s anchor, The Maritime Aquarium. From 6 to 9 p.m., guests 21 and over can explore the entire Aquarium, including the expanded new jellyfish exhibit “Journey with Jellies” and the new “Sea Turtle Nursery” featuring an adorable 4-month- old…