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.

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!!

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.

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.

Lovely venue! Recently went here for a sweet 16 and thought it was very beautiful and upscale. It…read morehas two levels which was nice for a party as there is some separation between the dance floor and those who just want to relax, however there is no escape from the loud music. Couches lines the walls upstairs and down so there was plenty of seating. There was also a bar both upstairs and downstairs that you could use as well as bathrooms. Food was very tasty and enjoyable. I'd definitely attend another event here!

Nikki Glekas Events is a phenomenal caterer and event planner - hands down the best in the…read moretri-state area. Nikki, Charlotte, and their team flawlessly planned and executed our 100+ person wedding in Connecticut and transformed our backyard and home into a beautiful, professional venue. During the planning process, our coordinators maintained transparent communication with us and were extremely responsive to our ongoing questions, concerns, and changes. They helped organize with our other vendors (DJ, photographer, etc.), and provided meaningful advice and guidelines every step of the way - from selecting our menu to choosing venue décor and even providing advice as to how to word our invitations. On the day of our wedding, those same coordinators ensured that the event proceeded smoothly, monitoring the timeline, flow, and jumping in where needed. For example: when we arrived home from the ceremony, we were immediately met by Nikki's staff who had specifically prepared appetizers and drinks for the wedding party to enjoy (and to replenish!) before making our big introduction to the rest of the wedding guests. Many of our guests raved about the food being among the best they have had at a wedding. This is by far where Nikki Glekas Events stands head and shoulders above other event planners / caterers - her food is simply excellent. To successfully plate 100+ meals outside in Connecticut during October, to keep them HOT, and to maintain quality is no small feat. Nikki's team executed this with ease. We were so thrilled with the process and outcome for our wedding that we hired Nikki's team for our baby shower - which once again was an absolute home run. To Nikki, Charlotte, and the entire staff at NGE, thank you so very much for your tireless work and your impeccable attention to detail. We look forward to working with you again for our future celebrations.

An excellent venue to have an event. The space is really conducive to bringing people together…read more They have several rooms to be able to host in different areas. The catering side was really good. Excellent food and drinks. The perfect place to have an event.

Got married here last summer. Not the venues fault, but personally the style ended up being way too…read moreindustrial for me. I tried to work with them to use pipe and drape to cover some of the more industrial looking parts and they wouldn't. The options to play around with furniture and tables they had for cocktail hour was a big sell for me, and the furniture ended up looking kind of cheap and beaten up. The biggest issue is we had string lights for the reception, which the venue essentially made us get because they said they did not have enough lighting. The lights were installed by an outside vendor and the venue could not figure out how to dim them, even though the company showed the staff at the venue how to, really making the entire vibe of the night bad. The food is pretty good and they give you a lot in the package, but not enough of a reason to choose this as a wedding venue. Probably better suited for corporate events or bar mitzvahs.

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.

This is as good as it gets when it comes to a venue for your event. It's a public park property…read moreowned by the town of New Canaan located nearby the Merritt Turnpike. The estate is beautifully maintained with several rooms that accommodate 160 people. They have beautiful walking trails connected to the property in addition to a swimming pool and tennis courts. The history of the Waveny House is also really fun and impressive. It was built in 1912 and was owned by the Lloyd family. The town of New Canaan became owners of the property in the 1960's and turned it into a public park. I couldn't recommend this more as a venue option or event option. In general, it's a great location for a family outing for a picnic or for outdoor workouts.

This place is located inside the Waveny Park. We couldn't go inside the mansion because there was a…read moreprivate event but from the outside, it's beautiful! The grounds are huge! If you're a Batman fan like us, come & check out the Wayne Manor from the original Batman TV series.

Great venue right in the heart of downtown Stamford. Parking was easy and there is a parking city…read moreparking garage attached to their rear parking lot. Beautiful large rooms with a full bar, which I was told is open even when there are no events. Kind of an Irish pub feel to it. Overall, would definitely recommend for an event or a cold beer!

First time here, and I loved it! I love that they have pre-made foods that you can purchase…read more Everything looks so fresh and delicious! Cannot wait to come back and purchase some items. I did purchase some pasta that I'm really excited to try! I ordered a sandwich and forgot the name sadly. It was ham, jalapeño cheese, roasted red peppers, and honey mustard. Boy, was it yummy! Ingredients are all fresh, and the roll is soft and delicious. Will definitely be back!

I'm going to start with the good…read more When I called to place an advance order, the guy on the phone was friendly. When I picked up the food, the kid at the counter was friendly and helped bring my order to the car. Now, I have to lay out the facts. This was the first time I've ordered food from A&S. I called to place my order based on the catering menu posted on their website. I wanted to order two stuffed breads, a panzanella salad and chicken scarp. Note that the website indicates, "Pricing of all of our items is subject to change [due] to constant fluctuations in costs..." The guy who took my order informed me that they no longer do stuffed breads. "Okay," I said and ordered a vegetable crudite platter on the fly since I wasn't anticipating that. "Oh yeah," the guy said, it is also $45 (not $30 that it says on the website). Begrudgingly, I said that's fine, as it was for a family Sunday afternoon dinner. Next, I ordered the panzanella salad. "We don't make that anymore." The guy informed me. I sighed and said, "Alright, how about a [small bowl] Caesar salad?" The menu listed it as $25 on the website. Lastly, I ordered the main event, the Chicken Scarpariello. Thankfully, they still made this and the half tray was still $60, like the website said. Fast forward to me picking up the food on Sunday. The kid at the counter shows me all of the items, Caesar salad w/ Caesar dressing, vegetable crudite with blue cheese dip and chicken scarp. "That'll be $148.60," he said. "Would you like a receipt?" YES. It didn't sit right with me how much everything cost (for 6 adults, mind you). I asked my wife to read me the receipt when I drove off. Included was a $4.73 'non-cash adj.' which I assume was me using my credit card (on a $140 ORDER). When I opened the food up, I really got angry. My $30 Caesar salad had zero croutons. It was solely lettuce and parmigiano cheese. Essentially, it was likely a 3-head bag of lettuce with cheese and dressing, for $30. Something I could have done myself for about $7 tops. Next, my $45 vegetable crudite platter had broccoli, red & yellow peppers, celery and cucumber with blue cheese. There was no spinach/artichoke dip as indicated on the website. Neatly presented, but it was $45 for veggies (and one, not two dips). Last, the menu indicates the chicken scarp is served over rice. When I opened the tray; SURPRISE, no rice. The food was tasty (specifically the chicken). But for what I paid (for mostly vegetables), I am so disgusted. Not only with A&S, but myself for agreeing to purchase the food in the first place. I have such disdain for this experience, I'm likely not going back. The guy taking the order admitted the website needed to be updated. But again, mostly I'm pissed at myself because I paid a lot for what I got in kind. The cherry on top was the line item on my receipt for using a credit card. I get that credit card companies charge fees, but it's 2023 and if you're going to nickel and dime someone for using a credit card, do it if it's under $10, not on a $140 order. Lesson learned. The problem with running a business this way, is you only can pull that ruse once, otherwise it's shame on me.