This was such a hidden gem on a hot Saturday in Stamford. After eating lunch downtown and doing a…read morelittle shopping, we decided to see what nature trails might be nearby. This arboretum popped up, and so we went in search of quiet and nature. It was super easy to find and very convenient in terms of parking/access. We walked through all the gardens and listened to the birds for quite some time, spotting some other wildlife along the way. It was truly a peaceful experience that we hope to repeat.

Lovely Arboretum and Gardens. Free to enter…read more Located right off of Merritt Parkway (Route 15). Lots of food options nearby along High Ridge Road. There is a large parking lot close to the main area nearby the visitor's/welcome center. There is also a smaller space which accommodates about 5-6 vehicles as soon as you enter...this eaves you closer to the pond trail. Lots of walking paths on the well-maintained grounds. There are garden areas throughout .... be sure to take a photo of the map and/or follow the signs to explore each area. Bring comfortable and hike-ready footwear...especially if you plan on walking on some of the trails. The few staff members I encountered were very friendly and helpful.

We went here for the Friday nights Dark Side of the Moon Pink Flyod laser light show. Entrance to…read morethe show includes access to the observatory at 8pm. We and others had some difficulties finding the exact address for the show which turned out to be at 115 Scoffield Rd, just a bit up the street. There was plenty of parking available even with a full house The show was great, the $15 fee quite resonable, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We purchased tickets in advance on line. I look foward to going again and investigating all the other opportunities here.

Lots to see! All on one campus you find a farm full of livestock, an art gallery with works from…read morearound the globe, a quiet woodsy escape traversing behind Henri Bendel's gorgeous former home (and who wouldn't want to have their event in that holiday-lit banquet space?). The playground is adorable (seasonally open we guess as it that log tunnel entrance was closed on our December day), and speaking of adorable, a pair of otters steal the show. This is a family friendly spot with the farm, and a private kids party was being hosted indoors at the farm. This is also a great hiking spot with an accessible boardwalk river trail, and some blazed trails throughout. Signage said to beware of bees in summer, but our autumnal-feeling day was fine of course. Modern sculptures were found throughout the campus, with plenty of parking at the house and farm sides each. The planetarium is now in a fresh built shingled space, but alas was not open our December day. Despite this we still had a great visit. Alas, even if you have AAA, museum reciprocal membership, or other usual discounts, there do not appear to be visit discounts here, but if you're local you may as well become a regular and join this unique space.

Was here to meet my daughter for Sunday brunch @ 11 am. The restaurant was about 25% occupied and…read morethe bar was empty. Once we were seated the waiter arrived asking about drinks which we declined in favor of bottled water, i ordered coffee as well and was offered 1 whole cup. Nobody came around for refill the rest of the meal We each ordered an appetizer and a main, both of our mains featuring 2sunny side up. 15 -20 minutes later BOTH entrees and my appetizer arrive WTF? After that our server just seemed to disappear. My daughter had hangar steak & eggs. I had the pork carnitas and eggs. Both our order's eggs were ordered sunny side up. Typically it's the yolks that are runny but both of our orders had runny whites as well. All this time we waited on the other appetizer to arrive. For a place that was not very busy the service was galactically awful. The food was passable but not great. The banana bread appetizer arrived as the busboy came to take our entree dishes. And that was after 2 reminders to our waiter (both appetizers were taken to go). Whoever is running this place (nobody game by asking how our meal was) should be embarrassed. When i spoke with our waiter about the abysmal service he passed it off on the busboy! There is no sense of teamwork nor pride in doing a good job. Sad.

I went to The Wheel for brunch for the first time and had such a lovely time. The menu was great…read more My table shared the breakfast pizza, the smoked salmon pizza, and the oysters. All three were fantastic. The breakfast pizza had us craving more, and the oysters were fresh, delicious, and delicately shucked. I tried the chilaquiles and the short rib hash. The chilaquiles were very good, despite being a bit different from the red-sauce version I'm used to. But omg, the short rib hash was SO GOOD. This is an absolute killer dish. I've never been a huge fan of hollandaise sauce, but they put it on the side for me, and honestly, it blended extremely well with the flavors of the hash. The "5 O'Clock Somewhere" cocktail is refreshing and gave me a very light buzz that paired well with the delicious options we ordered. The staff is friendly and very attentive, and the spot itself is very clean, spacious, and stunning. I would definitely visit this spot again.

I had my daughter's co-ed baby shower here. Sennett, the event manager, was so helpful, kind and…read morepatient. Our bartender was fun and did a great job. The food and beer tasted sooo good. We had amazing apps and the hand helds were also very good. The atmosphere was so fun and I highly recommend this venue for events or just a good time. This was the first time I was here but definitely not the last!

Cute space, tons of board games, guy behind the bar is awesome - tasted a watermelon and a lime…read morebeer, nice for summer.

Food was fantastic with really terrific service! Tuna was excellent and Pot de Crème was…read morememorable!!!

I almost don't want to write this because I want to keep it as my little secret, but The Royal…read moreGreen at Sterling Farms is seriously one of the best "hidden gems" in the Stamford area. It's tucked right between Newfield and Springdale, and it has such a versatile vibe--it's quiet enough for a professional business lunch but refined enough to celebrate something special. My wife and I stopped by for their soft opening and were honestly blown away. From the moment the appetizers hit the table until the last bite of dessert, you could tell how much care went into the preparation and presentation. A few standouts: * The Grilled Octopus: It's hard to find someone who does this right, but theirs was incredibly tender and packed with flavor. * The Filet Mignon: Total "melt-in-your-mouth" quality. Perfectly cooked. * Desserts: Do not skip these. They were decadently delicious and the perfect way to cap off the meal. It's great to have a spot of this caliber right on the golf course.

A great place for an afternoon outing. Walk around the extensive grounds, enjoy the art, and have a…read moremeal in the glass-walled café surrounded by nature. We've attended a couple of their scheduled events. The beautiful, modern, minimalist auditorium incorporates the surrounding landscape seamlessly. Excellent acoustics and high-end electronic equipment help the speakers and performers give their best. A recent sold-out lecture by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer was inspiring, challenging and warmly entertaining. It was followed by a marvelous chamber music concert featuring a collection mostly contemporary works influenced by a connection with nature. Grace Farms' mission is to support nature, arts, justice, community and faith. It's a much-appreciated place to refocus and refuel in these difficult times.

Grace Farms is a beautiful and peaceful place to spend a day. The architecture and greenery are…read moregorgeous, and the overall space is very well taken care of. There is plenty to do there from an indoor basketball court to a complimentary tea tasting. There is also a library and plenty of common areas where people can read or get work done. Everyone who works there is very friendly and helpful. They have a lot of different free events, so would recommend checking their schedule online before going. It wasn't super busy when I went, but would suggest getting a free ticket online in advance just in case.

We had our wedding this past weekend at The Village with the ceremony in the lobby, cocktail hour…read moreand reception on The Roof and The House. It was a magical day! Bridget Ann gave us the original tour of the venue and Kaelan took over with the coordination. Kaelan was amazing to work with!! She was always available, helped us make decisions and was accommodating with any needs we had, we couldn't have done it without her!! The employees that worked our wedding went above and beyond to make it a special day too. The food and drinks were perfection - everything was delicious! And the venue itself is beautiful and fun, with the photo booth bringing it to the next level. I wish I could do it all again!! We are so happy that we went with The Village!!

We had a fantastic milestone adult birthday party up on The Roof and The House at the Village…read more What a terrific event space! Many of our 55 guests remarked on the venue, and how stylish it was. We began the evening with cocktails and a jazz trio on The Roof, and then moved into the air conditioning in The House for dinner and dancing with an 11 piece band. Our guests continued to use The Roof when they needed a break from the band. The food was also excellent. Many of our guests remarked on its quality, including some who had their own catering businesses. We found Bridget Ann and Kaelan very easy to work with, and there were no last minute surprises. The staff was friendly and competent. All of our needs were anticipated, the costs were as advertised, and the evening went off without a hitch. We could not be happier with out choice to have our event at The Village with Bridget Ann and Kaelan.

I have worked as a DJ all around the New York, New Jersey, and tri state area. And have yet to find…read morea better location to work with then Mansion on Broadway! Amazing staff! Managers Joana are always great to work with! Humble and accommodating owner. And Maribel! Nothing short of amazing! The most amazing venue and most amazing staff! I recommend this location 100% of all the time to everyone I know!

My first impression was sexy and just what a bride needs to make her wedding day special. The staff…read morewas very excited to work with me. They are ready to get to work and make sure brides day is unforgettable and memorable

Beautiful B&B with a very friendly inn keeper. All the rooms are beautiful and the location on Main…read moreStreet is one of the many lovely large estates lining the street. It was perfect for walking to Ye Burying Yard since that has nowhere to park. Enjoyed my room with the dial-on fireplace, the heated towel rack, and great water pressure. The room was spacious, and well appointed. Loved the four poster bed in the Dogwood suite, and bed was comfy. Also loved that I was next door to the Keeler Tavern Museum. Loved getting to look at a place my ancestors had visited. Beautiful property. Breakfast was small but nice: small quiche, small selection of pastries, coffee/ tea, some cheeses. The personalized pin key entry worked well. Hope to be back at some point. Loved it.

The Fountain Inn is an atrocity, and I would only stay there if I was snooty and pretensions…read more We checked in at 1pm and Morgan gave us a tour. The house was warm and she had most of the windows open to "get fresh air in." It turns out the air conditioning can't keep up but never mind that. We were there for my brother's wedding being held right next door. At 4:30pm we were literally sitting in the front row waiting for wedding to start - we are talking at any second, not minute, any second it was to start - I see my brother motion to me to come to him. He then tells me that we were being kicked out of the precious Fountain Inn because we had a 3-year-old. Not knowing when I paid for the overpriced $482 room that they didn't allow kids under 12 is certainly on me. However, Morgan should have said something immediately and not waited 3 1/2 hours and wait for moment the wedding was about to start to throw us all to the street (my 85-year-old was with us to boot). Morgan claims there was a complaint, however there was just one other couple staying there and they left for lunch as we were coming in. Within an hour, most of the wedding party was in the self-important Fountain Inn, and you can't tell me there was some mystery complaint over a 3-year-old when 12 to 15 people were getting ready for a wedding. I'm sorry, but Morgan is a liar. The wedding wound up being delayed because Morgan chooses that time to throw us all out on the street. We had to gather our things and move to another place. To enhance Morgan's rude and grossly ill-timed eviction, she had to send me a "As per our conversation" text message - again right as the wedding trying to start. The Fountain Inn is run by completely unprofessional staff and grossly overpriced for antiquated accommodation. There are too many far better options in the area to stay here.