If you thought Saugatuck “kneads” something to replace Garelick & Herbs: You’re in luck.
“Kneads” — a bakery, cafe and mill — opened Saturday, across from Saugatuck Sweets. Chef Daniel Moreno offers breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, tea — and of course breads (sourdough, baguette, fig cranberry walnut, brioche …).
He focuses on local products. There’s bacon and ham from Fleischer’s next door. Moreno has partnered too with chef Bill Taibe of The Whelk across the street, as well as the Westport Farmer’ market and Wakeman Town Farm.
If your mouth is watering though, you’ll have to wait. Kneads is closed Monday and Tuesday. It’s open Wednesday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Click here for more info, from Stephanie Webster’s great CTbites.
Here’s something you haven’t seen in nearly 6 months.
But tomorrow — for the first time since mid-March — school buses will prowl the streets of Westport. It will almost feel good to get stuck behind one again.
The other day, this driver practiced turning from Thomas Road onto Imperial Avenue.
(Photo/Christie Stanger)
Trevor Freeland was a member of the first all-Black team to reach the top ranks of American youth swimming (chronicled in the 2007 movie “Pride”). As the first Black swimmer to compete in the ACC, he helped the University of Virginia win the 1st of 16 league titles.
One of the few Black executives to run a major Wall Street trading desk, he has committed his life to challenging and breaking down barriers. He attributes his success to the work ethic and life skills he learned in the pool.
This Saturday (September 12, 9:30 a.m., Camp Mahackeno outdoor amphitheater), he’ll talk about “Excellence is a Habit: How Do You Shatter Racial Barriers, Win Championships, and Build a Life of Success?”
A limited number of spots are open to Y members who are not non-Water Rat swimmers, and their families. To register, or for questions, email ejohnston@westporty.org,
Trevor Freeland
Tomorrow (Tuesday, September 8, 7:30 p.m.), the Democratic Women of Westport are sponsoring a virtual discussion with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. He’ll discuss immigration issues.
To register and receive a link, email dww06880@gmail.com
State Attorney General William Tong.
Dick Festa — longtime owner of the Party Barn store, first on Main Street and then in Playhouse Square — died last week in Florida. He was 87.
Dick spent many years on the Westport YMCA’s board of directors. He was also an avid squash and badminton player there.
He is survived by 4 children, 4 grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and his sister.
There will be no calling hours, due to COVID-19. A memorial service will take place at a future date. For Dick’s full obituary, click here.
Alert “06880” reader Tommy Magro tells us that this year, Good Humor celebrates its 100th anniversary.
He spotted this classic scene yesterday, on Soundview Drive. He’s to 100 more years of Toasted Almonds (or whatever your favorite happens to be).
(Photo/Tommy Magro)
And finally … “06880,” Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie wish you a Happy Labor Day!
I remember Pete Seeger playing at Staples….and Odetta…
I remember the Party Barn on Main St.
I always thought it was unique and special store.
My condolences to the family.
Always loved Pete Seeger, saw him a couple of times in Berkeley, once with Arlo Guthrie. Also saw Odetta when she performed at a kibbutz in Israel, where I living for a few months in the mid sixties. All incredible singers and performers. I remember Arlo’s “Presidential Rag” it is as appropriate today as it was during watergate.