Archive for February, 2009
Take A Sunday Drive in Darien
A resident of Noroton Heights, I’m inclined to associate with the water side of Darien when I think about my surroundings … but I’ll tell you something, as much as Darien has sweeping soundscapes and a variety of cute capes and enormous castle-like estates along the waterfront, while driving to New Canaan the other day [...]
Darien, Noroton Heights Train Station Parking
Okay, so a ton of people come to the site each month looking for information about train station parking, so I thought I would make a few calls and try to put something helpful together here. Overall, there are 775 permit and voucher spaces at the Noroton Heights station and 544 spaces available for the [...]
Palmer’s Bakery Has Sweet, Homemade Treats For Your Sweeties
Hi again, it’s Jan … HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO EVERYONE. Here is the perfect way to share Valentine’s Day with your spouse. PALMERS MARKET in the Noroton Heights shopping center has a wonderful bakery. Meghan, a member of the Palmer family, opened it after she graduated from culinary school as a baker. Everything is delicious [...]
Manhattan Train Tips
With Valentines day less than a week away, and because I just finished updating the Train Schedule link, I have Manhattan on the brain (my husband and I are going to our favorite little Italian Bistro on the Upper East Side for V-day). Although this is a site about Darien, I feel that tips on [...]
Good Finds for Valentine’s Day
Hi again, Jan here! Valentines Day is upon us and these John Derian reverse painted glass plates are my pick for perfect gifts. (Naturally, my favorite is “advice”!) GOOD FOOD, GOOD THINGS on the Post Road has a constantly changing assortment to choose from the prices range from about $45.00 up to $100 plus depending [...]
The AllAboutDarien Toolbar ~ Conveniently Keeping You In The Know
Looking for an easy way to stay connected to all of the great new content on AllAboutDarien.com and not miss out on fun events, sales and specials, and important announcements? Then the free AllAboutDarien Toolbar is a perfect solution! Once you download and install this handy little tool, it parks permanently at the top of [...]
Madison Avenue-like Wellness Clinic, Here in Darien
A former resident of Manhattan for 9 years, I have always heard about these seemingly magical, “when all else fails” clinics that cost a fortune but are the go-to places for Manhattan’s elite who are seeking state-of-the-art ways to fix everything from sagging skin and aches and pains to cellulite and extra weight. The clinics [...]
