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New Canaan businesses are the lifeblood not just of the “Magic Circle” downtown and other hubs of arts and commerce, but also are critical drivers and supporters of community events, human services and preserving the character of “The Next Station to Heaven.” In this section, we spotlight New Canaan businesses and profile their owners, in long-form interviews and spot features, celebrating our anchor businesses and welcoming those new to town.
The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates. Dry Martini Clothing, a Manhattan-based women’s fashion brand known for its luxury fabrics and sharp New York aesthetic, is opening its second physical location at 70 Elm St. in New Canaan on Sept. 12, company officials say. The brand was founded by designer Sarah Miller, who said the concept begun from a simple vision.
The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by the New Canaan Racquet Club. Doppio, the Italian restaurant at 62 Main St., is celebrating its first year in New Canaan, marking a milestone its owners say has been defined by a warm reception from the community and a transformation of the longtime restaurant space. Owner Joseph Barresi said the first year has gone better than expected, with customers embracing the restaurant’s approach to Italian dining. “We’re really happy with the way the town received us,” Barresi said. “A lot of our customers, when they come in, they really embrace what we’ve done.”
Doppio occupies a space that had housed a restaurant for roughly 30 years before Barresi and his brother Louis Barresi took it over.
The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates. A new specialty shop has opened at 70 Main St. in New Canaan, bringing technical running, cycling and ski apparel from independent and emerging brands to the former gallery space that sat vacant for several years. Alex Holmes, founder of The Amateur, said the store has been decades in the making. “It’s been a dream of mine since I was a kid to find a space with all of the endurance-focused sport brands that are driven by culture and performance and put them in one place,” Holmes said.
The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by the New Canaan Racquet Club
Green & Tonic’s Forest Street location is expected to remain closed through at least August after a flash flood tore through downtown New Canaan, destroying equipment, inventory, and much of the interior of the popular café. CEO Fausto Mieres said the damage from the July 21 storm was far worse than anything the business has experienced since opening the New Canaan location more than five years ago. “It was severe,” Mieres said. “Everything pretty much is done.” The floodwater damaged nearly every part of the business.
The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates. Looking for your next great read this summer? The team at Elm Street Books has put together a list of eight titles they’re loving and recommending this season, from beach bag page-turners to Booker Prize contenders. Here are their picks. The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson
“From the bestselling author of Pineapple Street, comes this character-driven story centered around a close-knit group of millennial friends living in a coastal town in Massachusetts.