Martha Stewart has not forgotten Westport.
Yesterday, she sent her minions here to pick up a large order from Fatto a Mano.
That’s Pierluigi Mazzella’s bakery. He’s earned a large, devoted following — at the Westport Farmer’s Market, and through online ordering — for his magic with all things sourdough: bread, focaccia, pastries and more.
Martha wanted plenty of panettoni.
And for good reason. Though Pierluigi comes from Italy — and an image of his village and his father’s boat is on his cookie boxes — his baked goods are actually out of this world.
Pierluigi Mazzella and his bakers, at Fatto a Mano. The name means “made by hand.” (Hat tip and photo/Frank Rosen)
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Speaking of food: There are some changes on the restaurant scene, just over the Southport line:
A sign promises that X Ramen (“Ramen, Fried Chicken, Tea”) is coming soon to the site of the former Wafu. A quick Google search turned up no further information.
Meanwhile, a few yards east, the longtime S&S Dugout has already become Kabab & Hummus House, offering “Mediterranean Fusion Grill.”
The menu looks great, even if they did not employ an editor to check mis-apostrophied words like Soup’s, Salad’s and Special’s.
Plus, “Meat Balls” is actually one word.
Oh, yeah: They also spelled “Mediterranean” wrong on their big outdoor sign.
(Photos/Stacie Curran)
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Last week, Sustainable Westport announced its first-ever Community Giving Challenge.
Since then, 73 Westporters have supported their mission: to help Westport make small changes and big commitments toward a healthier, more sustainable future.
If they reach 100 gifts by December 31, a generous Westporter has pledged to donate $5,000 to help expand the organization’s sustainability programs, educational initiatives, and community outreach efforts.
Sustainable Westport is ab independent non-profit, run entirely by volunteers. To donate, click here.
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It’s not quite the McDonald’s arch.
But this blue crane made for quite an interesting vista yesterday against the blue sky, on Buena Vista Drive.
(Photo/Richard Fogel)
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Yesterday was the second shortest day of the year.
But there was enough time for this dramatic “Westport … Naturally” scene, on the south side of Saugatuck Island.
(Photo/Sam Tetlow)
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And finally … speaking of the winter solstice — which arrives at 10:27 p.m. tonight:
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