Broad River
Broad River Neighboring Silvermine, the Borad River neighborhood is sandwiched between Route 7 and Rte 123. Primarily single family residential, it is conveniently located near shopping corridors. Deeper Dive
Lockwood Mathews Mansion
Just north of I-95 and on the northern boundary of South Norwalk lies the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, one of Norwalk’s iconic attractions. Built in 1868, during a period known as the Gilded Age, the 62 room mansion once graced an estate with a commanding view of the Norwalk harbor and seemed destined to establish Norwalk as a retreat for the […]
Union Park
At the end of Mott Street you’ll find Union Park, another First Taxing District park that sits idle most days. The park is also the head, or end, or the Norwalk’s section of the Norwalk River Valley Trail. That trail runs along the route 7 connector embankment till it cuts over through Mathews Park, under […]
Freese Park
This is one of the few centrally located city parks and also overlooks the Norwalk River. Bellow the Wall Street Bridge the River widens as it flows out to the Norwalk Harbor, so Freese Park, named after Mayor Irving Freese who governed Norwalk between 1947 and 1957. The story of Mayor Freese is an interesting […]
Pizza Week January 2021
The pandemic has been good for the restaurants that sling pizza. Sales nationally are up 20%, fueling the interest of many restaurants to pivot to pizza. What’s not to love about that? Here’s our list of Norwalk’s best pizza. DaVinci’s: DaVinci’s. ADDRESS: 60 Connecticut Avenue Norwalk CT 06850 PHONE: (203) 853-1111 HOURS: Monday- Sunday 11am […]
Fodor Farm
A long time ago there was an actual farm here, mostly orchards, but a farm. If you pay attention to the street names, the agricultural history of Norwalk unfolds even though the land that once was the place where calfs grazed, or strawberries grew, are now mostly suburban cut de sacs. But Fodor farm hasn’t […]
The Lime Restaurant Reopens
A favorite for those who enjoy organic and natural foods, The Lime Restaurant has reopened. Curbside Pick Up and delivery services are now available. Outdoor dining begins on Wednesday May 20th. New Hours 11 am to 8 pm website: http://limerestaurant.com address: 168 Main St.Norwalk, Connecticut 06851 203-846-9240
Norwalk Arts District
The Arts District is undergoing many changes. Here’s a look at the response to the COVID shutdown, a look at various doorways in the district.
Grab a Cup at Allora Coffee and Bites
Tucked away on Orchard street, is a tiny cafe with a bright seaside theme of brilliant orange and blues called Allora. The Italian coast inspired the decor, but the coffee beans are from a local coffee roaster, Redding Roasters. Co-owner Kim Steinberg shared her vision of a modern cafe like the ones she visited during […]
Firing Circuits
Artist Studios in Central Norwalk. Located in a former lace factory, Firing Circuits is a collective of over 30 artist studios, home to well known local artists. The building is located off the beaten path, in an industrial area bisected by the route 7 connector and not far from the silvermine arts complex. 30 Muller […]
