Rejoice! Lugano Brings Swiss Village with Italian Influence to Old Greenwich

Nick Racanelli brings his most experienced staff from Molto, ZAZA, and Dolce to Old Greenwich where Lugano Wine Bar and Salumeria fills a void. Though the restaurant quietly opened on June 24, diners were already returning for a reprise of the Scampi and Steak Salad they enjoyed a week earlier. Lugano, a newcomer to Greenwich’s restaurant scene, offers a superb selection of Salumeria, Tapas, exquisite meatballs, and in the process reinvents “Italian.” The expansive 39 ft bar opens to a lively main dining room to the right, but there is an option of a quieter dining area off to the left. The wine selection is carefully honed to match the unique dishes. Lugano does not disappoint. Continue Reading →

Open Hearings at Greenwich Board of Ed Will Determine Fate of Suspended GHS Band Teacher

GHS band teacher, Mr. John Yoon is fighting to keep his job. The longtime band teacher, who has been out on paid administrative leave since April has requested that a series of upcoming hearings be open to the public. On Wednesday afternoon, Daniel Young, of Wofsey, Rosen and Keskin in Stamford, the attorney representing John Yoon, said the hearings are scheduled to begin this month and will take place in the Board of Education meeting room in the Havemeyer building. The hearings will all be held at 10:30am and are scheduled for July 14, July 15, Aug 10, Aug 31, Sept 1 and Sept 9, though Mr. Yoon, according to his attorney, is very disappointed that the hearings cut into the school year. “He very much wanted the hearings to take place over the summer so that he can be back in time for the school year,” Mr. Young said. Continue Reading →