End of Summer Hurrah Weekend
If you are already pining for another summer thing to do, this weekend (September 8, 9 & 10) is one of the classic town celebrations, the annual Norwalk Oyster Festival. The Seaport Association has made this event Norwalk’s flavor of the bar and chill vibe of the late Jimmy Buffet. The tickets raise money to […]
Mr. Frosty’s
The lines in the summer wrap around the block. Mr. Frosty’s is open year-round and anchors the lively corner of East Norwalk where the neighborhood is the walkable ideal of minutes to the beach, the harbor, and an eclectic range of food. Soft serve and handmade scoops of faves have delighted generations. Not much has […]
Veteran’s Park
Across from historic SoNo, in what is technically “East” Norwalk but is practically a part of the SoNo scene, is Veteran’s or Vet’s Park. This wide flat landscape was once, as many parks in America, a landfill known as Duffy’s field. You can walk along the rocky shore and admire the harbor view of SoNo […]
East Norwalk Cemetery
The first burial of colonial settlers was in 1655 making this cemetery the oldest in Norwalk. The triangle shape echos that of the Norwalk green at the top of East Ave., and like the green, this land is owned by a taxing district, this time the third taxing district based in East Norwalk. (For the […]
Why Is This Named That?
The bridge that spans the Norwalk River and connects East Norwalk to South Norwalk is named after Stanley H. Stroffolino. A former state senator and state representative from Norwalk, this Republican politician began his career behind the counter of the Stanley Drugstore on Ely Avenue, a store that he owned and operated for over 40 […]
Don Carmelo’s
East Norwalk is rapidly becoming the goto food destination in Norwalk. Forget the trendy SoNo eateries with their crowded sidewalks, come explore the fresh fare served up waterside views in East Norwalk. Alas, Don Carmelo’s does not offer a waterside view. But they do offer the best margaritas in town, and generous servings of Mexican […]
Norwalk Historical Society Museum
Most museums tend to stay put, but in Norwalk, history has been on the move. Once housed in the former South Norwalk City Hall, the museum was part of the historic district that denied SoNo. Today the museum has returned to one of its original locations, in the former Lockwood house on East Ave. But […]
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 […]
City Hall WPA Murals
This can be considered the largest collection of WPA murals in the country in one location. The actual collection of Norwalk’s WPA murals is more extensive and in many locations. Let’s get into it…
Mayor’s Gallery City Hall
City Hall has a somewhat active art exhibit program. Occasionally a curator is hired to create a themed exhibit in the Mayor’s Gallery. The connection to the arts community is rather one of inclusivity rather than quality, so consider this a townie homage more than anything.
