lurkluther
lurkluther t1_jc4nhl4 wrote
Reply to comment by DSammy93 in Nice restaurants in Stamford to get gift card? by DSammy93
La Cremaillere is also supposed to be good up there, and not too far from the CT border. 250 is hitting the top of the range in this area without just splurging on a really expensive bottle of wine to pad the bill out. Of course, nothing wrong with that, but it feels less special occasion-y than a really nice menu, in my opinion.
lurkluther t1_jc4lulc wrote
I agree, Prime is probably the best bet in Stamford. L'Ostal (Darien) or Cottage (Westport/Greenwich) could be options. I don't know the NY scene as well, but something like Inn at Pound Ridge might work if they are in North Stamford.
lurkluther t1_j04k6hs wrote
Reply to comment by makerof-themountains in Best lunch in Westport CT? by makerof-themountains
That's sweet of you! I'd probably go with Layla's then. Good prices and not too heavy or adventurous for lunch. Maybe Kneads if they work on the west side. It's just more expensive, so a gift probably isn't going to go as far there. If your friend is working in northern Westport or Weston, Dilly Duck in Norwalk could be an option too (although it seems like they have egift cards turned off on their toast shop).
Work lunch always makes me think of Panera style food (like pre 2017 before it was bought and became terrible) - which Aux Delices is probably the closest to that, but it's not groundbreaking.
lurkluther t1_j00vwkz wrote
Reply to Best lunch in Westport CT? by makerof-themountains
Overall I'd go with Kneads.
Question is too generic though - what type of lunch are you looking for? Personally prefer Don Memo to Bartaco, but they are very different types of places (and Don Memo is only open for lunch Fri-Sun). Layla's Falafel or Gaetano's Deli are good for take out. Romanacci is my favorite pizza in town, but plenty of good pizza and Italian food around. I never found any of the Asian spots in Westport to be great, but Kawa Ni and Rainbow Thai are solid. Organika if you need vegan. Granola Bar or Terrain are good if you need instagram girl vibes. Haven't been to La Plage so can't comment on the food, but can't imagine it doesn't have the best views.
lurkluther t1_jc56q3t wrote
Reply to comment by PikaChooChee in Nice restaurants in Stamford to get gift card? by DSammy93
They reopened last year with a different team. They still seem to be getting good reviews and the executive chef seems to have an excellent fine dining resume, but I haven't been, so I can't honestly comment. It just seemed the right vibe for a couple having a nice dinner out.