Usually, “The Bridge at Saugatuck is open” means the swing mechanism is in use, so a boat can pass through. Traffic delays mount.
Yesterday, “The Bridge at Saugatuck is open” was welcome news.
Westport’s newest restaurant — replacing Parker Mansion, which replaced the Mansion Clam House — welcomed diners, to rave reviews.
The new space — built by The O’Dell Group for owner Doug Pardon — includes a large downstairs bar, patio, upstairs tables, outdoor deck, and cabanas by the Saugatuck River.
The menu is eclectic. The vibe is fun. It’s one more reason Westport has reclaimed its role as one of the best restaurant towns in the state.
Cutting the ribbon at The Bridge at Saugatuck (from left): Timothy Pardon, Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce director Matthew Mandell, 1st Selectwoman Jen Tooker, owner Doug Pardon, general manager Isaac “Patrick” Camaro, executive chef Stephen Lewandowski, William Pardon, Conor Pardon.
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Speaking of food: Among the many favorites at The Porch @ Christie’s: colossal cookies.
They come in 8 big flavors: chocolate chip, cookie butter, cookies & cream, halfsies, M&M, snickerdoodle with dulce de leche, sweet & salty, and triple chocolate.
But what if you don’t live around here?
No problem!
Sweet P Bakery — The Porch’s baker, and like the popular deli, an avid employer of people with disabilities — now ships their colossal cookies nationwide. Just click here, and follow the prompts.
Of course, if you do live here, head to to The Porch to taste the flavors, see a sample box, and snag a discount card.
Sweet!
(Photo/Abby Cole Photography)
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Every year at this time, the Westport Library celebrates UN Day with a Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Memorial Lecture. The namesake of our Post Road Bridge was also a founder and strong advocate of the United Nations Association-USA Southwest Connecticut Chapter (and a friend of former US Ambassador to the UN Eleanor Roosevelt).
This year’s event should be a great one. Jim Himes — Westport’s member of the US Congress, and the ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence — will discuss international issues.
The event is on UN Day: Thursday, October 24 (7 p.m.).
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Yesterday’s lead story about political signs — actually, the lack of them this fall — brought this example from Ida Lowe, on Kings Highway South:
“It surprised me,” she says. “I tried to find out about such a group, and can’t find any mention of it on the internet.”
Not long after, Rosemary Halstead sent this, from Weston Center:
“Is this for real, or a clever come-on?” she wonders. “Anybody’s guess…”
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Leaving politics aside: On October 27 (noon), the Saugatuck Congregational Church invites everyone to build a scarecrow.
The event is on the large front lawn — the Post Road spot that everyone admires, especially this time of year.
All materials will be provided. Supplies are limited, so RSVP to Jberkowsky1@gmail.com.
A perfect spot for scarecrow building. (Photo/Molly Alger)
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Once again, the Remarkable Bookcycle is in need of books.
The Compo Beach “bike” — the brainchild of author Jane Green, now overseen by Ryan Peterson — is very popular.
But the free lending library works only if we completely disregard Polonius’ advice to his son Laertes, in “Hamlet.”
We should all be both borrowers and lenders.
(Photo/John Richers)
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Today’s gorgeous “Westport … Naturally” fall foliage shot is from Longshore.
This is the lower lot by the river — one of the prettiest parking lots in town.
(Photo/Andrew Colabella)
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And finally … on this day in 1953, Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” was published.
(You know what would be fire? For everyone reading this to click here to support “06880.” That would also be very cool. Thank you!)
Hi, Dan…I think the Democracy is Overrated/Vote Republican is very much tongue in cheek. There is another sign along the same lines I saw in Weston Fascism Works/Vote for Trump.
Oh NO‼️ Don’t tell me Westport has invented the Anti-Sign for those who are more against than for⁉️😎🇺🇸
I have one!!!!
Vote for Kamala Harris
Be The FIRST!!!!
Our family loves the little Library on Wheels. In fact, just this morning we brought down six books to help fill it up. This trip was for helping to stock it up. We have had many good reads from it during this summer. Every time we go to the beach we stop to see what books are available.
My Trump sign says “NUKE A HURRICANE.” The most temperamental moody emotional president has been tiny fingers Donald Trump! The Orange Menace has a tantrum every day and wanted to do stupid dangerous stuff like nuke a hurricane and got played by Putin.
Do you want a good laugh? Do you want to double over laughing? Google “Trump playing tennis”
A pantswetter for sure. Not as funny as “Trump gets shot and innocent rally attendee gets killed.” Or “Infiltrator with ties to Ukraine war gets caught stalking Trump with an AR15.” Or “Mayorkas doesn’t feel like explaining how letting unvetted aliens enter the country supports his raison d’etre of “Homeland Security.”
Jack, hustle back in, we’re starting bingo which we know you love!
Stacey, Bingo was the original social network! I made many a woman yell “Bingo” on dates B-4 I got married.
Stacey, The only way Trump is going to get to 270 is if he loses 50 pounds!