And now for the BEST OF GREENWICH—the places (in the same Best of the Gold Coast categories) that won the top spots in our town. These are the restaurants, markets, gyms, salons, shops and more that our readers deemed the best. See if your favorites won!
THE WINNERS LIST
FOOD & DRINK
RESTAURANTS
Creative Menu + Japanese + Sushi + Asian Fusion + Pick-Up/Delivery
Miku Sushi
mikugreenwich.com
Best Service + Outdoor Seating + Hotel Restaurant + Restaurant Bar + Wine List
Tony’s at the JHouse
tonysatthejhouse.com
Business Lunch + Private Dining
Townhouse Greenwich
townhousegreenwich.com
Brunch + Martinis + Special Occasion + Outdoor Bar
l’escale
lescalerestaurant.com
Seafood
Elm Street Oyster House
elmstreetoysterhouse.com
Steaks
Blackstones Steakhouse
blackstonessteakhouse.com
TOWNHOUSE //
WINNER OF BEST BUSINESS LUNCH & PRIVATE DINING
Chef Stephen Lewandowski, a CIA graduate and former executive chef of New York City hotspot Tribecca Grill, brings his culinary talents to Townhouse.
REGIONAL SPECIALTIES
American
Rebeccas
rebeccasgreenwich.com
Chinese
Oriental Gourmet
orientalgourmetct.com
French + Cafe/Bistro
Le Fat Poodle
lefatpoodle.com
Greek
Famous Greek Kitchen
famousgreekkitchen.com
Italian
Terra Ristorante Italiano
zhospitalitygroup.com
Indian
Mumbai Times
mumbaitimesct.com
Mediterranean
South Bay
southbayct.com
Mexican
Boxcar Cantina
boxcarcantina.com
Thai
Little Thai Kitchen
littlethaikitchen.com
Tapas + Wine Bar
Lugano Wine Bar & Salumeria
luganowinebar.com
CASUAL FOOD
New Restaurant + Pizza
Grigg Street Pizza
griggstreetpizza.com
Bagels
Upper Crust Bagel Co.
uppercrustbagel.com
Hamburgers + Pub
Little Pub
littlepub.com
Frozen Yogurt
Rosie’s Frozen Yogurt
rosiesfrozenyogurt.com
Ice Cream/Gelato
Gofer Ice Cream
gofericecream.com
Hot Dogs
Joey B’s
joeybsct.com
Food Truck
The Tasty Yolk
thetastyyolk.com
DROP-IN SPOTS
Breakfast
Ada’s Kitchen & Coffee
heyroost.com/adaskitchen
Lunch Spot
Méli-Mélo Créperie
melimelogreenwich.com
Coffee Shop
Coffee Luca
coffeeluca.business.site
Deli
Corbo’s Deli
corbosdeli.com
Diner + Family-Friendly Restaurant
Glory Days Diner
glorydaysdiner.com
Health Food
Maikana Foods
maikanafoods.com
Juice Bar
Green & Tonic
greenandtonic.com
Vegetarian
Granola Bar
thegranolabarct.com
MARKETS & MORE
Bakery
Black Forest Pastry Shop
blackforestpastryshop.com
Cupcakes + Desserts
By the Way Bakery
btwbakery.com
Butcher Shop
Fleishers Craft Butchery
fleishers.com
Gourmet To Go
Aux Délices
auxdelicesfoods.com
Fish Market
Fjord
fjordfishmarket.com
Gourmet Grocery
Balducci’s
balduccis.com
Liquor Store + Wine Shop
Cap, Cork & Cellar
capcorkcellar.com
Caterer
Food Design Catering
fooddesigncatering.com
CBD Store
Your CBD Store
cbdrx4u.com
BAR BOASTS
Pub
Little Pub
littlepub.com
Beer Selection
The Ginger Man
gingermanct.com
Margaritas
Eastend
zhospitalitygroup.com
Wine Bar
Lugano Wine Bar & Salumeria
luganowinebar.com
Wine List + Restaurant Bar
Tony’s at the JHouse
tonysatthejhouse.com
Martinis + Outdoor Bar
l’escale
lescalerestaurant.com
GOLDEN PICKS
l’escale restaurant bar Winner of Best Brunch, Martinis, Special Occasion & Outdoor Bar
DAVID FLETCHER
Director of Operations
With its beautiful views and culinary creativity, l’escale is no stranger to our Best Of list. But with the challenges of 2020, David Fletcher shares that this year’s win is even more meaningful. “It’s an honor to be voted Best of Greenwich and a wonderful accomplishment by our team, who stepped up and outperformed during such a challenging year. Also, a huge thank you goes out to our guests who supported us when we needed them the most.”
STYLE & SHOP
FASHION
Designer Boutique
The Perfect Provenance
theperfectprovenance.com
Department Store + Men’s Fashion + Men’s Shoes + Jeans + Luxe Leisurewear + Men’s Wedding Apparel
Richards/Mitchells
shop.mitchellstores.com
Women’s Fashion + Accessories + Personal Shopping
Saks Fifth Avenue
saksfifthavenue.com
Women’s Shoes
Shoes ‘N’ More
shoesnmore.com
New Shop
The RealReal
therealreal.com
Lingerie
Petticoat Lane
petticoat-lane.com
Eyewear
Warby Parker
warbyparker.com
Virtual Shopping Services + Gift Shop
Splurge
splurgegifts.com
Makeup Boutique
Sephora
sephora.com
Swimwear
Everything But Water
everythingbutwater.com
Tailor
Marietta C. Designs
mariettac.com
JEWELRY
Special Occasion
Shreve, Crump & Low
shrevecrumpandlow.com
Designer Jewelry + Fine Jewelry + Wedding and Engagement Rings
Betteridge
betteridge.com
Local Jewelry Boutique + Watches
Manfredi Jewels
manfredijewels.com
Estate Jewelry
Steven Fox Jewelry
stevenfoxjewelry.com
Everyday Jewelry + Selection of Local Designers
Asha By ADM
ashabyadm.com
GOLDEN PICKS
ASHA, Winner of Selection of Local Designers & Everyday Jewelry
Photography by Kelly Stuart
ASHLEY MCCORMICK
Owner
For Greenwich native Ashley McCormick, running a business during Covid brought a tremendous amount of gratitude. “This past year has really put things into perspective. I feel so grateful to have a great team, a loyal clientele, amazing family and a strong business. It has really shown me that if we could survive and thrive in a pandemic, anything is possible.” Ashley points out that the jewelry category is one that prospered during those dark days, as people still wanted to commemorate special events, send love to others and treat themselves. And as for her Best of win? “It’s such an honor to be recognized, especially in my hometown!”
HOME
Contemporary Furnishings
The Drawing Room
thedrawingroomhome.com
Furniture + Home Accessories + Lighting
HabitatGreenwich
habitatgreenwich.com
Consignment
Consign It
elizabethjacksonconsignit.com
Rugs
Riverside Floor Covering
riversidefloorcovering.com
Art Gallery
C Parker Gallery
cparkergallery.com
Hardscape Services
Ceci Brothers
203-869-2583
Home Organization Services
My Exclusive Organizer
myexclusiveorganizer.com
Home Tech Design & Services
Cos Cob TV & Audio
coscobtv.com
Linens
Lynnens
lynnens.com
Outdoor Furniture
Restoration Hardware
rh.com
Florist + Wedding Floral Design
McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center
mcardles.com
Home Garden & Design Services + Landscape Services + Garden Center
Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses
sambridge.com
GOLDEN PICKS
habitatgreenwich Winner of Best Furniture, Home Accessories & Lighting
Photography by John Gruen
KIM CARAVELLA
Owner
Covid forced everyone to pivot. But for Kim Caravella it also gave her the opportunity to support artisans around the world who were greatly impacted by the shutdown. She added a new arm to her shopfront—an online shop and interior design business, habitatgreenwich • home. It’s been a long road for businesses, but Kim explains: “The honor of winning three categories of this respected award is so incredibly exciting. After a year of gloom and a lot of hard work to stay visible and create new channels to keep sales coming in, this was an incredible light at the end of the tunnel.
WEDDINGS
Bridal Gowns + Bridesmaids Dresses
Marietta C. Designs
mariettac.com
Menswear
Richards/Mitchells
shop.mitchellstores.com
Wedding Cakes
Sweet Lisa’s Exquisite Cakes
sweetlisas.com
Wedding Floral Design
McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center
mcardles.com
Wedding Gifts
Hoagland’s of Greenwich
hoaglands.com
Wedding Invitations/Stationery
J. Papers
jpapers.co
Wedding Photographer
Melani Lust Photography
melanilustphotography.com
Wedding Planner
Ashley Douglass Events
ashleydouglassevents.com
Wedding Reception Venue
Riverside Yacht Club
riversideyc.org
Wedding + Engagement Rings
Betteridge
betteridge.com
Wedding Music
James Daniel Event Entertainment
jamesdaniel.com
SERVICES & TO-DO’S
PAMPERING
Blow Out/Updo
Maison D’Alexandre
maisondalexandre.com
Color + Women’s Salon + Men’s Salon
The Color Cafe
colorcafestudio.com
Eyelash Services
Belen’s Beauty Boutique
belensbeautyboutique.com
Day Spa
J House Spa
jhousespa.com
Facial
Elite Esthetics By Nicole Caroline
eliteesthetics.glossgenius.com
Massage Services
Massage Mavens
massagemavens.com
Makeup Application
Vera Nicolla/Maison D’Alexandre
maisondalexandre.com
Manicure + Pedicure
Empy’s Day Spa
203-661-6625
Spray Tan
GLOW Riverside
glow-tone.com
Waxing + Eyebrow Services
The Waxing Spot
thewaxingspot.com
MAISON D’ALEXANDRE //
WINNER OF BEST BLOWOUT/UPDO
Alexandre Chouery blew onto the Greenwich salon scene (pun intended) four years ago. And he brought with him a team of experts who have been doing a fabulous job of keeping Greenwich glam.
FITNESS + GEAR
Bicycle Shop
Dave’s Cycle
davescyclect.com
Running Shoes/Fitness Wear
Threads & Treads
threadsandtreads.com
Golf Equipment
Griffith E. Harris Golf Course
thegriffgolf.org
Barre
Greenwich Barre Studio
greenwichbarrestudio.com
Crossfit
Greenwich CrossFit
greenwichcrossfit.com
Indoor Cycling Classes
SoulCycle
soul-cycle.com
Private Fitness Training + Fitness Club + Gym +Youth Fitness/Sports Training
Mason Street Strength and Fitness
masonststrength.com
Pilates
Core Burn Pilates
coreburnpilates.com
Yoga
The Yoga by Danit Method
yogabydanit.com
Dance Fitness
Allegra Dance
allegradancegreenwich.com
FAMILY LIFE
Toy Store
Smart Kids’ Toys
sktoys.com
Bookstore
Diane’s Books
dianesbooks.com
Portrait Photography
Looking Up Photography
lookingupphoto.com
Kids’ Haircuts
Classic Barber
classic.224online.com
College Prep Courses
Carnegie Prep
carnegieprep.com
Children/Baby Gear
The Piccolina Shop
thepiccolinashop.com
Children’s Clothes
Anna Banana
203-637-0128
Teen Fashion
Brandy Melville
brandymelvilleusa.com
Youth Music Lessons
Music Together of Fairfield County
ctmusictogether.com
Children’s Parties
Rosebud Slumber Parties
rosebudslumberparties.com
GOLDEN PICKS
Melani Lust Winner of Best Wedding Photographer
Photography by Justin Patterson
MELANI LUST
photographer
Melani’s gorgeous photography has been featured countless times in our pages. Her ability to capture the perfect moment, expression and vignette is amazing. Though her business was put on hold during lockdown, there was a bright spot. “I began getting calls from couples who, because of quarantine, had time to pause and look at their wedding photos in depth. I had an overwhelming number of album and print orders,” she says. “Reliving their celebrations during the design and retouching process kept me going through those dark days.”
ERRANDS + MORE
Gift Shop
Splurge
splurgegifts.com
Auto Repair Shop
Zelenz Brothers
zelenzautobodyrepair.com
Car Wash
Splash Car Wash
splashcarwashes.com
Dog Groomer/Pet Spa
K9 Studio
k9-studio.com
Livery Service
Rudy’s Executive Transportation
rudylimo.com
Dry Cleaners
Old Greenwich Tailors & Cleaners
203-637-0038
Pet Supplies/Pet Clothing
Pet Pantry Warehouse
ppwpet.com
Veterinarian
Greenwich Animal Hospital
greenwichanimalhospital.com
Local Hotel
J House
jhousegreenwich.com
Storage Facility
Westy Self Storage
westy.com
Online Banking
Chase Bank
chase.com
