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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Comings & Goings: Second Location for Sun Reflexology

Sun Reflexology opened today at 877 Post Road East in the shopping center near the Sherwood Island Connector. The new salon is the second location in Westport for Sun Reflexology, which will continue to operate its first site at 1543 Post Road East, which opened in 2011, according to Hannah Sun, the owner’s daughter. The salon’s brochure describes reflexology as “a technique that works critical points on the hands and feet that improve the entire body’s health – the reflexologist views the hands and feet as a mirror image of the entire body and every organ.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Polishing the Pearl

Workers today were busy getting The Pearl at Longshore ready for its February opening. The owners announced the opening date on Monday for the restaurant which takes over space occupied by the Splash Restaurant at the Inn at Longshore for 19 years. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Getting the Pearl Patio Ready

The outdoor patio area of The Pearl at Longshore restaurant was still getting a makeover today as the restaurant prepared for a February opening. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015

Pearl at Longshore to Open in February

Pearl at Longshore, which is taking over space occupied for 19 years by Splash Restaurant at the Inn at Longshore before abruptly closing in October 2014, will open in February, its owners announced today.

An announcement said the opening follows “an extensive restoration and revitalization under the vision of owners Marc Backon, Antonio Ninivaggi and a group of local investors.”

It said the restaurant would feature “sophisticated, seasonally inspired, American cuisine” under Michael Hazen, executive chef, “who will create a menu of delicious, healthy meals that reflect the seasons and focus on the simplicity and flavors of the ingredients.”

It said his menu would include seafood dishes, grass-fed beef and fresh, seasonal produce with a variety of organic, healthy and gluten-free selections.

Sunday, December 13th, 2015

Balmy Holiday Shopping

Westport’s Main Street was busy with shoppers in 60-degree temperatures today that made it seem more like summer than eight days before winter. Only one weekend of shopping remains before Christmas. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Bob Eckman for WestportNow.com

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

Chipotle Westport Business Slows

Westport’s Chipotle Mexican Grill, 376 Post Road East, was not doing much business tonight amid confirmation that more than 120 Boston College students have reported symptoms associated with the highly contagious norovirus since eating at a Chipotle restaurant near the school. In another outbreak, since October, 52 people have fallen ill from E. coli traced to Chipotle locations in nine states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. The Westport restaurant opened in June. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Comings & Goings: Rothbard Rathskeller to Old Town Hall

Rothbard Ale + Larder, a rathskeller restaurant, has opened in the basement of Westport’s Old Town Hall, 90 Post Road East next to Restoration Hardware. The 65-seat restaurant seats an additional 30 patrons on the patio during the warm weather months. Co-owners Joe Farrell (l), 33, of Stratford and Adam Roytman, 38, of Bridgeport also own Walrus+Carpenter, a popular barbecue restaurant in Bridgeport,.The space was formerly occupied by Tierra Restaurant, which closed in March. The restaurant has only been open for dinner but beginning Friday will be open Friday, Saturday for lunch, and Sunday brunch starting at 11:30 a.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Tuesday, December 8th, 2015

Bill Closing Deficit, Cutting Business Taxes Heads to Malloy

By Keith M. Phaneuf and Arielle Levin Becker

www.ctmirror.org

UPDATE The House of Representatives gave final legislative approval tonight to a bill that closes the current budget deficit, mitigates bigger problems in the future, offers modest tax relief to businesses and restores a portion of funds cut this fall from hospitals and social services.

The Democrat-controlled chamber voted 75-65, largely along party lines, to send to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy a deficit-mitigation bill that also explores the closure of Southbury Training School and other facilities for the developmentally disabled.

The Democrat-controlled Senate approved the measure 20-15 earlier today in another vote largely along party lines.

“I’m here to say Connecticut is a great place to live and our quality of life ranks higher than just about any state out there,” said House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin. “… I think it was a good bargain.”

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Monday, December 7th, 2015

Comings & Goings: First County Bank to New Home

First County Bank will move into a new commercial/residential development under construction at 1135 Post Road East, at the intersection of Morningside Drive North, according to Coastal Construction co-owner Joe Feinleib. He said the bank, currently at 1260 Post Road East, at the intersection of Turkey Hill Road South, will relocate to the first floor of the building facing Post Road East next spring. The middle building of the three-building complex will house a wellness spa, while 12 residential units, including two affordable, will occupy the third building. The style will be consistent with that of the barn that occupied a space at the former Geiger Garden Center. “All three will have a residential feel with natural stone front and wood siding,” Feinleib said. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Friday, December 4th, 2015

Comings & Goings: Cottage Restaurant Opens

The Cottage Restaurant opened today at 256 Post Road East in Colonial Green in space formerly occupied by LeFarm (see WestportNow, Oct. 2, 2015). Chef/owner Brian Lewis (above) describes the cuisine as “locally inspired, cultivated over the years with European and Japanese influences” and his 12 years of experience in California. A Culinary Institute of America graduate with honors, he went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree in business management from Johnson and Wales University. He formerly was owner and chef of New Canaan’s elm restaurant. In addition to dinner 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday (and 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday), Lewis said the 40-seat Cottage will soon offer a 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday brunch and a 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. supper. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com