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Greenwich is renowned for its restaurant scene. Many “star” chefs have try to crack it, and they barely last a year. To many who frequent eateries in Greenwich, one of the most coveted spots is the corner seat at the Elm Street Oyster House bar. Continue Reading →
The agenda kicks off with the controversial 192-unit residential development on Church Street in downtown Greenwich. It also includes a proposal for a market, bakery and restaurant where Sophia’s Costume Shop has operated for 40 years and New York Sports Club previously operated. Continue Reading →
Landlords spoke in favor of outdoor dining but questioned whether the bump outs were pedestrian friendly at the expense of drivers. Continue Reading →
The award winning lobster roll aficionados are doing a brisk business in their upstairs location, which is unique in that only three restaurant locations on the Ave are grandfathered in for second floor dining. Continue Reading →
The legislation is House Bill 6610. It was approved in the House by a vote of 141-0 and will next be transmitted to the Senate for consideration. Continue Reading →
DPW deputy commissioner Jim Michel said the block could reopen to traffic and about half of the parking spaces restored as early as Friday morning. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Board of Selectmen’s Zoom public hearing on Tuesday drew 85 participants. The topic? Greenwich Avenue parking and outdoor dining. Continue Reading →
“We are proud to be part of this initiative by gifting the town 15 Crape Myrtle trees that have been planted in planters along the Avenue and later will be planted along town roads.” – JoAnn Messina, Greenwich Tree Conservancy Continue Reading →
“It wasn’t a lot of people. People I think are still a little cautious. But they seemed to be smiling. Beeped their horns and gave the thumbs up. It felt good.” – First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
“I foresee Greenwich Avenue being closed from Memorial Day to Labor Day for the warm weather months – being closed to traffic from 5:00pm or 5:30pm on, with a lot of parking available on the side streets and in the parking lots in the back. Now is our chance to transform the downtown area and make Greenwich Ave, at least for part of the year, that open air pedestrian mall concept we’ve been talking about forever.” – First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →