tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post844844314047665214..comments2023-09-20T05:14:16.635-04:00Comments on Stamford Talk: Eat, Think, Drive, Blog!: Ode to Darien and Its AmenitiesStamford Talkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145856659548079358noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-2125042730433820562008-12-13T11:57:00.000-05:002008-12-13T11:57:00.000-05:00I forgot to mention Ernie's, the best crummy bar i...I forgot to mention Ernie's, the best crummy bar in the area.<BR/><BR/>And Patricia Blake Catering, two doors down and a world away, the best upscale caterer in the county.gmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13840255655294394165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-10744850463800501382008-12-12T22:38:00.000-05:002008-12-12T22:38:00.000-05:00Actually, Barrett Books (if it is the same one) us...Actually, Barrett Books (if it is the same one) used to be on summer Street in Stamford when I was a child, and I loved it. There was actually a better little family owned store in Ridgeway when I was really a very small child, the Lennon Book Shop, where I bought TinTin stories and cheap editions of childrens' classics.<BR/><BR/>There's a juice bar there, I think.<BR/><BR/>But the point of this post was to ask for a recommendation for a dentist, if you can. I don't make enough money for my Stamford dentist, who takes his staff on trips around the country and never tires of telling me about his wealthy and famous clientele.gmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13840255655294394165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-47135694329595528192008-12-12T21:38:00.000-05:002008-12-12T21:38:00.000-05:00I second the Melting Pot - fun for a group night o...I second the Melting Pot - fun for a group night out although pricey. Who doesn't love melted chocolate?!<BR/><BR/>Also, LOVE the Shaw's in Stamford despite its bad layout - really good produce in comparison to the stores in Stamford.....Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217075572981296892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-7623449687918934652008-12-11T20:45:00.000-05:002008-12-11T20:45:00.000-05:00Centro's for reasonably priced italian food...And ...Centro's for reasonably priced italian food...<BR/><BR/>And if you're with the family, Bertucci's. Or is that norwalk already?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-69523740016187193052008-12-11T11:14:00.000-05:002008-12-11T11:14:00.000-05:00Darien sucks. New Canaan is the best.Darien sucks. New Canaan is the best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-58742187472175870532008-12-10T14:13:00.000-05:002008-12-10T14:13:00.000-05:00I know it's old news, but I can't get over Darien'...I know it's old news, but I can't get over Darien's past as a sundown town. My own parents were steered away from moving there in the early 70s because of their religion.<BR/><BR/>I guess I hold a grudge. And one which I'm willing to get over when I eat at Coromandel.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09298384186136277403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-17318146233122161412008-12-10T13:10:00.000-05:002008-12-10T13:10:00.000-05:00Darien Library: for the latest DVDs (although it's...Darien Library: for the latest DVDs (although it's closed at the moment while they transfer to the new building).<BR/><BR/>Coromandel: the only decent Indian I have eaten at in this country. The lunchtime buffet is tremendous value for money, especially on weekdays.<BR/><BR/>Palmers: too expensive for a full shop but great for its bakery goods.<BR/><BR/>Panera: for French onion soup and half a sani.<BR/><BR/>The Melting Pot: for a fun night out and food with a difference now and again.<BR/><BR/>Dunkin Donuts: for cappuccino and easy parking.<BR/><BR/>Uncle's DelI: for a bacon and egg sandwich.<BR/><BR/>Darien Playhouse: pretty comfortable movie theater.<BR/><BR/>Yes, it's hard to believe I actually live in Stamford!Bruce Becketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887781783459657757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-50029794852268550392008-12-10T12:55:00.000-05:002008-12-10T12:55:00.000-05:00Sabateillo's = CLOSEDhttp://www.stamfordadvocate.c...Sabateillo's = CLOSED<BR/><BR/>http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/ci_11182421Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-67291032757255742802008-12-10T12:07:00.000-05:002008-12-10T12:07:00.000-05:00Post Corner Pizza - the only place my wife will ge...Post Corner Pizza - the only place my wife will get pizza or salad from - and were down in greenwich.<BR/><BR/>Personally I prefer Colony Grill pizza, but you can't get a PCP greek salad with gyro meat on it there - yum!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-47170266933992366402008-12-10T11:26:00.000-05:002008-12-10T11:26:00.000-05:00Palmer's. Johnny's Records. Woodland Park.Palmer's. Johnny's Records. Woodland Park.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-34474864875493191992008-12-10T07:46:00.000-05:002008-12-10T07:46:00.000-05:00Two from me:I like that Darien still has a Duchess...Two from me:<BR/><BR/>I like that Darien still has a Duchess. It was a sad day when the one in Shippan closed down. <BR/><BR/>Also, Johnny's Records used to be the only place around where one could get bootlegs. Lots of stuff crammed into a tiny space, knowledgeable staff. Haven't been there in years, but every music fan should go there at least once.<BR/><BR/>Sugar Bowl, though, gets a thumbs down from me. I like the decor, but the one and only time I tried going there, I walked out after witnessing their frenzied seating policy. I just wanted pancakes, not a free-for-all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-31506707786050714762008-12-09T22:52:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:52:00.000-05:00One of my favorites is the Sugar Bowl. Great place...One of my favorites is the Sugar Bowl. Great place for breakfast and people watching too!Stamford Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749375744122725418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-48973577296182380672008-12-09T22:04:00.000-05:002008-12-09T22:04:00.000-05:0010. Palmer's in Noroton (near the Barrett Bookstor...10. Palmer's in Noroton (near the Barrett Bookstore). A Nice supermarket to shop.<BR/><BR/>11. The cheese shop in the Goodwives Shopping Plaza, next door to the Coromandel.irenesbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04446462699462024670noreply@blogger.com