Travel, Food, and Things to Do
Getting to Grand Central
If arriving by plane, we suggest taking an airport shuttle or Uber/Lyft to Grand Central Station and taking the Metro North to the South Norwalk station.
From EWR: https://www.newarkairportexpress.com
From JFK or LGA: https://www.nycairporter.com
(If taking Uber/Lyft from LGA, take it to the Harlem/125th Metro North Station)
Getting to South Norwalk
Take the Metro North out of Grand Central to South Norwalk.
Use the MTA Trip Planner or Google Maps for train times.
Metro North Trip Planner: new.mta.info
Please note that some trains run express. Make sure to look at total travel time for the most efficient ride.
Restaurants
Valencia Luncheria - Empanadas, arepas & casual Venezuelan chow in a relaxed cafe.
Meccha Noodle Bar - Ramen, pho, and other asian cuisine.
Match - Upscale American cuisine in the center of Norwalk, Connecticut.
Colony Grill - Bar pizza in a casual atmosphere
Tavern at Graybarns - Upscale American food in a quiet neighborhood. Great drinks. Reservations recommended.
Little Pub - Great American/Pub food. Jon recommends the Buttermilk Ranch Crunch Wrap (but don't plan on eating again if you order this!).
Bartaco - "as a neighborhood drop in place for lunch, a casual supper or anything in between, bartaco is hard to beat" - NYT. Tacos on metal trays. Casual!
Quick Eats
Mystic Market Westport - Great market with prepared foods and sandwiches.
Aux Délices - Several locations in nearby towns with great prepared salads, sandwiches, and soups.
Layla's Falafel - Award-winning Middle Eastern food
Treats
Saugatuck Sweets - Ice cream and candy...need we say more.
Donut Crazy - Decadent donuts that could be an entire meal.
Flour Water Salt Bread - A great bakery in the center of Darien, Connecticut.
Isabelle et Vincent - French pastries and bread in the center of Fairfield, Connecticut.
Walnut Beach Creamery - Worth the drive to Milford!
New Pond Farm Education Center
Formerly owned by actress Carmen Mathews, the farm provides an outstanding array of outdoor classrooms.