7th Annual Greenwich Restaurant Week Returns!

Restaurant Week: March 28 – April 3Opening Night Party: Tuesday, March 29

This spring marks a comeback for both Greenwich Restaurant Week and local food establishments! It’s been two years since the pandemic wreaked havoc on the restaurant and hospitality industries. With low Covid cases, mask mandates recently being lifted, and warmer weather, consumers are excited to reconnect with friends during this popular food event that attracts hundreds of diners and food enthusiasts from around the tri-state area.

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Beginning on Monday, March 28th, and running through Sunday, April 3rd, more than 17 local restaurants are participating and offering special dining deals throughout the 7 day-long celebrations. Each participating restaurant will present special Greenwich Restaurant Week menus featuring prix-fixe pricing for a limited time. Guests can enjoy $25.95 lunches and $35.95 dinners – incredible prices for some of the area’s most renowned and popular local establishments. Guests are encouraged to make reservations in advance by calling the restaurant directly and mentioning Greenwich Restaurant Week when booking their table.

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The week kicks off with the annual Greenwich Restaurant Week Opening Night Party on Tuesday, March 29th at Tony’s at the J House from 6:00pm – 8:30pm. This annual foodie event is one of the hottest events in town, featuring endless craft cocktails and premium wines, provided by local wine and spirit purveyors, as well as curated bites from many of the participating restaurant week establishments, such as Hinoki, Elm Street Oyster House, Little Pub and La Taqueria. Tickets are $75 each and include a VIP taste of restaurant week, the opportunity to meet top Greenwich chefs, and music by DJ Kunjan from Kunjan Collective. Plus, a portion of the ticket sales will benefit TAG, Transportation Association of Greenwich, a not-for-profit transportation service for Greenwich CT residents who are elderly and disabled children and adults. Tickets are on sale at GreenwichRestaurantWeek.com and can be purchased at the door.

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Greenwich Restaurant Week is presented by Moffly Media, publisher of the area’s premier local magazine brands, including Greenwich Magazine. “For over 75 years, Moffly Media has been committed to supporting our local businesses,” says Andrew Amill, Chief Revenue Officer Moffly Media and Publisher of Greenwich Magazine. “We hope to continue the effort to ease the devastating impact Covid created on the restaurant and hospitality industries while creating meaningful moments for local residents and visitors to experience the best our area has to offer. We hope our community joins us in supporting local businesses while enjoying some amazing deals during restaurant week.”

Greenwich Restaurant Week 2022 sponsors include: First Bank of Greenwich, Flowcode, Nest Seekers International, Restorative Pain Solutions, Tony’s, and the J House. Participating restaurants include: Appetit Bistro, Bistro V, Coast Seafood, Elm Street Oyster House, Eastend, The Ginger Man, Grigg Street Pizza, Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant, Hinoki, Kissaki Sushi, La Taqueria, Little Pub Greenwich, Mediterraneo, Méli-Mélo, MIKU Sushi Bar & Restaurant, Rosina’s, Ruby & Bella’s, South Bay Greenwich,

Terra and Tony’s at the J House Greenwich. Beverage sponsors include Aquafina, Cisco Brewers, Coffee for Good, Kettle One Vodka, SoNo1420 Distillery, TUCKGin, and Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors.

For the most updated information on participating restaurants, Opening Night Party details, and this year’s sponsors, visit GreenwichRestaurantWeek.com. Follow us on Instagram at @GreenwichRestaurantWeek.

About Moffly Media: For over 75 years, Moffly Media has been the foremost authority on living your best life in Fairfield County. Through print, digital and experiential platforms, we deliver daily inspiration and information to thousands of loyal, sophisticated and discerning consumers who craves only the best ideas, services, products and experiences that reflect their high standard of living. We are deeply rooted in our community, passionate about giving back, and champion and support the businesses, organizations and families that call the Gold Coast and surrounding area their home. Moffly Media is the regional publisher of athome in Fairfield County, Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien & Rowayton and Westport, Weston & Wilton magazines. In addition to Greenwich Restaurant Week, Moffly Media also hosts annual events, such as the Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut, Best of Greenwich, Women In Business, Light a Fire Awards and athome Magazine’s A-List Awards. Many of the media company’s experiential platforms benefit local charities. In the past year, Moffly Media has donated over $1.6 million in cash and in-kind donations to support charities throughout Fairfield country.

Setting the Easter Table with Carolyn Bender Designs

I have been working a while with the talented designer Carolyn Bender of CB Lifestyle. I love her tablescapes. She just opened the most beautiful shop in Brentwood, CA. So if you are visiting the LA area soon you MUST stop by. For the rest of us, I am sharing Carolyn’s fabulous Easter tables. All of the items featured are available on her website HERE. Bon Weekend!

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The Purpose of Prayer: It’s Important for your Mind, Body, and Soul

Our mental health is something that plays an essential role in our overall health. Without sound mental health, our body will not function as it should. There are a number of activities that people do to make sure they keep their minds in a healthy condition and one of those activities is ‘praying’.

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Prayer is many things

Prayer is a form of communication with the divine, and it is one of the most important ways in which we can feel closer to God. It can also be a form of self-care, as it helps us to find peace and comfort. Prayer is not just about asking for things, it’s also about expressing gratitude and showing appreciation for what we already have in our lives. Remembering the Almighty has many benefits: it can help us to find peace, provide us with comfort, connect us with God, and more.

Prayer & the Brain

Neuroscience has shown that prayer and the brain are closely linked. The studies reveal that prayer can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also help with the recovery process after a stroke or heart attack.

Remembering the Almighty with a pure heart is one of the most powerful tools we have to reduce stress and anxiety in our lives. It’s also an effective way to connect with a higher power, which can have a profound effect on mental health.

The Purpose of Prayer in Modern Life

Prayer has never been more important than it is today. In a world where many people are searching for meaning and purpose, prayer can help fill that void.

Because it is a way of communicating with God. It is also a way to express our love and appreciation for all that he has done for us. Reciting some invocations and understanding how to pray the right way can be a powerful tool to help us in difficult times, or even when we are feeling discouraged. 

Prayer is not always answered the way we want it to be, but it does not mean that it was not answered at all or that our prayers are being ignored. There are many different ways that God may answer our prayers, and sometimes what we think is an answer may actually be something else entirely.

Genuine love and concern with other people

Praying for others is a great way to show love and concern for other people. It also helps us to have a more positive outlook on life. When we pray for others, it helps us to focus on the good things in our lives, which can lead to a more fulfilling life. Praying for others can strengthen our faith and provide us with a higher meaning in life. It has also been scientifically proven to have health benefits, such as boosting the immune system.

Remembering God with pure intentions and a willingness to give in to the divine can help us in more ways than one. One needs to understand some basics and general principles behind praying. The benefits are various and life-changing.

The Cutest Spring Dresses All Under $60.

It seems everyone is writing in asking for dresses, long, short floral, printed, solid dresses. In the past year, the dress has made a HUGE comeback. Readers that swore by white jeans and cute tops are trading them in, most days for cute, comfortable dresses. I have been wanting to do this post for so long and since it is the first week of spring, I found some of the BEST options on Etsy all for under $60 each!!!!! I think you are going to really love them all!! Happy Shopping and Happy Spring!

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Four Adult Birthday Party Ideas Your Need To Know In 2022

Birthday parties are such a lot of fun as a child, mainly because we don’t have to plan it for ourselves. As we grow into functional adults, some of us are lucky to have friends that love to plan our birthday surprise or party. However, for most of us, it is common to not want to celebrate because we’re feeling too lazy or overwhelmed by the notion of planning parties. There also comes the subject of splurging an unruly amount of money that many can’t afford today. These things can make your birthday a glum experience, which none of us desire. Instead, why not take up your limited budget and planning in the right direction and plan a great day? 

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  1. The traditional dinner with loved ones: Whether or not you love parties, nothing can beat spending time with the people you love most. It could be your family, friends, or even colleagues. Plan a traditional birthday dinner with a few choice dishes, a delicious birthday cake, and some drinks. If you need help making the evening a bit more fun, look up indoor games that you could play with your best pals to keep the night young.
  1. Gaming parties: Do you love to play arcade games? If the answer was a resounding yes, your perfect birthday party idea lies in gaming! Book one of these amazing adult birthday party places where you could go bowling, play pool, and many other games. Since these arcades have decent group packages, it shouldn’t be highly expensive to take your best friends along.
  1. Plan a getaway: Sometimes, people like to enjoy their space on their birthdays. If this is you, you could plan an impromptu getaway for yourself. Yes, this aspect of solo traveling may take some planning, but it will pay off! Whether you love the mountains or want to visit tropical beaches, make sure your pick and choose a location that brings you joy. Once you’re done with the bookings, get packed to embark on a great adventure. If you love to drive, a short road trip over the weekend would also be a great way to welcome another year.
  2. Karaoke evenings: Your love for music can also be converted into a birthday party idea. There are several karaoke pubs all over town that you could visit to serenade the night away. Mixed with great company and fun drinks, we assure you only amazing times lie ahead!
  3. Hit the club: Lastly, if you’re the adult that loves to dance the night away celebrating yet another year of greatness, make a plan to go club-hopping with your friends. Not only is this a lot of fun, but you also get to enjoy great music by some of the master DJs of the industry. 

Wrapping Up:

Growing up doesn’t mean that you stop celebrating the day of your first breath on this planet. According to us, that’s all the more reason to celebrate. Life is short, so we better make the most of it!

How to Get Stress-Free & Relaxed

The most important thing to remember about stress is that it’s not always bad. In fact, many people feel a lot of pressure and stress from their work or personal life.

The most common cause of stress is probably the lack of control over your life. If you have too much on your plate, you might feel like you’re constantly being pulled in different directions and don’t know how to make everything work out.

Stress can also be caused by external factors such as financial troubles or the death of a loved one. It’s not uncommon for people to experience this type of stress at some point in their life – so don’t worry if you do too! Here are some ways for you to wind down.

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Tips for Dealing with Stress & Relaxing Your Mind

There are many ways to destress and get rid of stress, but the most effective and efficient way is to change your mindset. You can do this by changing what you think about and what you focus on.

1. Breathe deeply

2. Keep your body moving

3. Accept what you can’t change

4. Take out time for yourself

Ways to Get Mindful at Work or For Free

Mindfulness is a form of meditation that has been proven to help with stress relief and mental health. It can also be applied to work-life by focusing on the present moment and taking deep breaths when you feel overwhelmed.

Here are some ways you can get mindful at work or for free:

– Mindful breathing exercise: This is a great way to start your day and get into the practice of mindfulness in general. Simply take a few deep breaths, then exhale slowly for about 10 seconds.

 – Meditation apps: There are many apps available that offer meditation sessions for free or low cost. For example, Headspace offers guided meditations at 25 minutes each for free, while Insight Timer offers 10-minute sessions that cost $2 per month. 

Smoke some weed

There are many times when no matter how hard we try, it is impossible to get that anxious thought out of your head. Weed has been proven to be effective in dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, pain, and even cancer and neurodegenerative cells. You can search for buy my weed online in order to find some good Indica to help you relax. Make sure that you do not get Sativa otherwise you might end up staying awake late at night.

How Music & Sound Therapy Can Relieve Tension in Your Mind & Body

Sound therapy is a type of therapy that has been used for thousands of years. It is a form of treatment that uses sound to influence the mind and body. Sound therapy can help relieve tension, stress, depression, and other mental health issues in your life.

You can even use it as part of your daily routine to regulate your moods.

It is important to find small ways to help you relax and destress. Yoga, meditation, working out, a spa day, spending time with beloved pets or loved ones, all of these can help you destress and wind down.