When Dunville’s closed last month, rumors flew around town.
Some said: It’s gone forever!
Others countered: No! It’s been bought by Little Pub!
No one seemed to know what was happening with the iconic 42-year-old Saugatuck restaurant/bar.
And no one who would know was speaking publicly.
Yesterday, Doug Grabe — who owns the 5 Little Pubs, in Fairfield, Wilton, Greenwich, Stratford and Old Saybrook — emailed “06880.” He said: “Dunville’s is not going anywhere. And neither is beloved owner Steve Carpentieri.
“He and I recently decided to work together to return Dunville’s to a full-service, 7-day-a-week lunch and dinner restaurant. We had to shut down for a bit to do that.
“Dunville’s is now back open every day from 4 to 11 p.m. for dinner service, takeout and delivery.
“Lunch service should start around April 1, with Dunville’s brunch returning shortly afterwards.
“We’re still sorting out the various systems, interfaces and platforms. But the current menu is up. Click here.
“There’s still lots to do. But we’re back open, and we hope to see everyone at Dunville’s 42nd annual St Patrick’s Day Celebration on Sunday March 17.”
Generations of Westporters can breathe a sigh of relief.
And look forward to another 4 decades of food, drinks and friendly vibe on Saugatuck Avenue.
Dunville’s
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It’s still more than 2 weeks away. But “Fashionably Westport” is already setting records.
The most number of participants — 30 stores, 13 salons, and over 100 models — are combining to make this a hometown event, and support a worthy cause: Homes with Hope.
The Westport Downtown Association’s raised runway show takes place Thursday, March 28 (7 to 10 p.m., Westport Library). A full day in-store activities follows on March 29.
The event features talented, energetic MC Dave Briggs. Cove Collective owner Carey Price is the runway director. There’s a silent auction, live music by the Staples Jazz Band; signature cocktails, and a “Fashionable Taste of Westport” food vendor experience.
Fashion retailer participants include 203 The Two Oh Three, 7 For All Mankind, Bella Bridesmaids, birddogs, Bobbles & Lace, Brochu Walker, Cove Collective, Dylan James Jewelry, Express Edit, Fred, J Crew, Jenni Kayne, Middlemarch, Mitchells, Naturino’s Kids Shoes, Nineteen Pieces, Plumed Serpent, Rhone, Scout & Molly’s, Savvy + Grace, South Moon Under, Splash of Pink, Southern Tide, Splendid, Stephen Kempson, Vince, Vuori, WC Prints, West and Winged Monkey.
Salon participants include Artistex Salon & Spa, Bird, Bloom, Blow Dry of Southport and Westport, Haus of Pretty, Headliners Salon, Feathers & Fringe, Lachers X Pure, Moxie Salon & Beauty Bar, Salon Dada, Salon Nash, W Hair & Color, and Whip Salon.
Auction donors are Aquila’s Nest Vineyards, Blossom + Stem Floral Design, Jillin’ It, New Beauty & Wellness, Serendipity Labs, Shake Shack, Soul Cycle, Westport Botanica, and Westport Country Playhouse.
For tickets and more information, click here.
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In a town filled with high-profile, high-impact organizations working hard to make the world a better place, Westporters should be aware of AWARE.
Its name is not as well known as some others. But the group — whose acronym stands for Assisting Women through Action, Resources and Education — quietly and efficiently gets stuff done.
And they do it in a unique way.
Each year, AWARE selects a women’s cause — female veterans, say, or breast cancer, literacy, or refugees and immigrants,
Then they partner with a charity working in that area. Through a fundraiser, hands-on activity and educational event, AWARE shines a light on specific women’s issue, all year long.
This year’s partner is Inspirica. The Stamford-based non-profit strives to end homelessness and housing insecurity by helping individuals and families achieve stability through support services, and affordable housing.
A fundraiser and awareness raiser on Saturday, March 23 (3 to 4 p.m.) includes a quick walk. It starts at Green & Tonic (all participants get a free smoothie), then goes up Main Street to Parker Harding Plaza, for a stroll along the Saugatuck River. It ends at the Westport Library.
The walk is organized by AWARE’s 3 high school clubs: Staples, Weston and Ridgefield.
Donations are requested, but not mandatory. Click here for details, and to donate.
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There’s always plenty of water at Sherwood Island State Park.
After several days of rain, there’s a lot now in places there shouldn’t be.
Johanna Keyser Rossi snapped today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo near the state park entrance. “Ducks and gulls preferred swimming there to the Sound,” she says.
(Photo/Johanna Keyser Rossi)
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And finally … in honor of the reopening of Dunville’s:
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