New Canaan Holiday Shopping: Stewart’s Wine & Spirits [Q&A]

By Michael Dinan | December 19, 2024

For today’s installment in our local holiday shopping series, we spoke to Larry Klem, manager at Stewart’s Wine & Spirits, 215 Elm St.

Here’s a transcription of our conversation.

‘We Want Them To Feel Really Good’: LaSource Opens on Elm Street

[For this installment of our local holiday shopping series, we interviewed Jessica Johnson, who last month opened LaSource at 44 Elm St.]

Jessica Johnson opened her first LaSource store in Darien a little over one year ago.

A successful commercial real estate agent who used to work as a professional ballet dancer, Johnson had the idea in creating the shop to “try and reinvent a lingerie store.”

Anthony Grasso Sr., 95

Anthony Grasso Sr., 95 a resident of New Canaan, CT died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Did You Hear … ?

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Kim Ferris, 58

Kim Ferris (née O'Keefe), a light in the lives of all she met, passed peacefully on December 10, 2024, after a 21-year battle with cancer.
New Canaan Holiday Shopping: The Glass House Design Store

For today’s installment in our local holiday shopping series, we talk to Dominica Baharian, manager of The Glass House Design Store and the Visitor Center.
‘The Waveny Polo Bar & Grill’ Opens on Pine Street

The owners of the popular Spiga restaurant in downtown New Canaan have opened a new eatery, The Waveny Polo Bar & Grill, on Pine Street.
Op-Ed: Christmas Caroling on God’s Acre

[Bruce Taylor, a tuba player in the New Canaan Town Band who says he “lives in New Canaan, sleeps in Wilton,” is planning to attend his 39th Christmas caroling at God’s Acre on Dec.
New Canaan Holiday Shopping: Walter Stewart’s Market [Q&A]

For today’s installment in our local holiday shopping series, we spoke to Ann Cheney, store manager at Walter Stewart’s Market.
PHOTOS: New Canaan Police Station Renovation Going ‘Very Well’

The $20 million renovation of the New Canaan Police Station on South Avenue—about $29 million with soft costs such as insurance and creating a temporary police headquarters downtown—is on time and budget, officials say.
Letters to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letters.
NCFD Puts Out Fire Inside West School Late Monday [UPDATED]

Firefighters late Monday put out a blaze inside West School. Alerted by a 10 p.m. fire alarm originating from the Ponus Ridge elementary school, the New Canaan Fire Department found that the fire was contained in an art room, officials say.
New Canaan Holiday Shopping: New Canaan Toy Store [Q&A]

For today’s installment in our local holiday shopping series, we spoke to Sophia Patterson of the New Canaan Toy Store at 94 Park St.
A History of Christmas Caroling at God’s Acre

Caroling at God’s Acre for Christmas is one of New Canaan’s most cherished events of the year, a nostalgic, Rockwellian gathering that brings the community together unlike any other celebration.
Charles Wright, 86

Charles David Wright of New Canaan, CT died peacefully at Bridges by EPOCH in Norwalk on Thursday morning, December 12, 2024.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter for publication.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter for publication.
New Canaan Holiday Shopping: Elm Street Books [Q&A]

For today’s installment in our local holiday shopping series, we spoke to Manda Riggs of Elm Street Books at 35 Elm St.

What You’re Saying …

“Praise God! I knew his grandparents well- madeleine Murphey and James Murphey-lovely people.”
— Ned Dominick on Stephen Edward Benko Jr., 71
“Mike, Just to note that there will be celebrations lighting the menorah by various local synagogues…”
— Jennifer Zonis on Did You Hear … ?
“Dominica has brought us all such charming and meaningful items. She finds unusual treasures for us to enjoy.…”
— Ruth DeVilliers on New Canaan Holiday Shopping: The Glass House Design Store
“Walter Stewart’s is simply the best - at everything! We are so lucky to have this wonderful store in New…”
— Caren Forbes on New Canaan Holiday Shopping: Walter Stewart’s Market [Q&A]
“No the door was properly closed and that's why the fire didn't spread beyond the art room. Sorry for any…”
— Michael Dinan on NCFD Puts Out Fire Inside West School Late Monday [UPDATED]
“don't you/they mean "improperly" closed door?”
— Erik Scott on NCFD Puts Out Fire Inside West School Late Monday [UPDATED]
“Bravo Rob Fryer for pointing out the natural benefits of leaf mulch and the health risks of gas powered…”
— Chris Schipper on Letters to the Editor
“I’m happy for the new police station. They have worked very hard in order to have it done right. The…”
— Norm Jensen on PHOTOS: New Canaan Police Station Renovation Going ‘Very Well’
“Rob, Bravo! To the point environmentally better for critters & us. Progressive Darien has postings asking residents to leave the…”
— Marcy D H McKee on Letters to the Editor
“We moved to New Canaan the week before Christmas in 1963. We just happened upon God’s Acre Christmas Eve. It…”
— Ben Harvey on A History of Christmas Caroling at God’s Acre
“Dr Pierce is just a master class human being, so devoted to the families and activities in New Canaan.…”
— Jane Delano on ‘Leaving an Indelible Mark’: Dr. Harrison Pierce Steps Down from Health & Human Services Commission
“Simply one of the best New Canaan traditions!! A big thanks to all who make it happen.”
— Megan Morales on A History of Christmas Caroling at God’s Acre
“Another vote for CT Sandwich. Good soups, specialty sandwiches, and wraps. Pull up a stool and watch the world go…”
— William Taylor on Maddie’s on Pine Street Closes After 18 Months
“Welcome to New Canaan and congrats!!”
— Marley Thackray on ‘We Want Them To Feel Really Good’: LaSource Opens on Elm Street
“I second the call to bring back CT Sandwich Company. It’s still in my speed dial just in case….”
— Andrew Ault on Maddie’s on Pine Street Closes After 18 Months
“I just got back from Lakeview and thank you. They have been doing my Dad's grave since 1977!…”
— Glenn Hutchinson on Letter to the Editor
“CT Sandwich remains my favorite sandwich place EVER. I wish it had never been replaced but I guess the chef…”
— Erik Scott on Maddie’s on Pine Street Closes After 18 Months
“I will miss this warm and cheery mainstay.”
— Margaret Kittle on ‘It Was Just Time To Move On’: Connecticut Muffin on Main Street Closes
“Thank you Harrison for the many blessings you have bestowed upon so many. You have left a legacy for those…”
— Russ Barksdale on ‘Leaving an Indelible Mark’: Dr. Harrison Pierce Steps Down from Health & Human Services Commission

Events

Fri 27

Visit the Little Red Schoolhouse with alum Steve Gravereaux

December 27 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Sat 28

Planet New Canaan Tree*Cycle

Saturday, December, 28, 2024 @ 9:00 am - Sunday, January, 12, 2025 @ 3:00 pm