FAIRFIELD, Conn -- For Charly Sahlia, owner of Upper Crust Bakery and Cafe in Darien, the decision to leave his job on Wall Street to open a small business close to home was a no-brainer."My last position was a COO of a hedge fund in New York City," said Sahlia. "In 2010, my two partners and I decided to close the business, so I had to figure out what my next move ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- Volunteers at Christie’s Quilting Boutique on Main Avenue in Norwalk are cutting, sewing and pressing quilts to be awarded to local veterans as part of the nationwide Quilts of Valor Program.On Saturday, Nov. 19, Christie's Quilting Boutique will present quilts to two World War ll veterans as the store partners with Connecticut's Quilts of Valor Foundation to honor ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- John Barricelli, owner of SoNo Baking Company & Café, has found a delicious way to give back to the community.Barricelli, a third-generation baker and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, has run SoNo Baking Company & Café for the past 10 years. With locations in Darien, Westport and of course his flagship store in South Norwalk, he has served up ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- Keeping one of America's most picturesque towns looking postcard-perfect is no easy task. However, thanks to the efforts of the Darien Beautification Commission, the town keeps its charm the details, large and small.Comprised of a 13 member board, the commission hosts several programs throughout the year designed to preserving the town's appeal. For instance, on Earth ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- Paul Ceglia noticed a picture of a friend receiving a quilt at Christie’s Quilting Boutique in Norwalk last year as part of the Quilts of Valor program, which provides the treasures for military veterans.Ceglia, the assistant branch manager of the Darien branch of Darien Rowayton Bank, will receive his own quilt on Saturday morning. Ceglia and other veterans will be ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien Rowayton Bank celebrated its 10-year anniversary Tuesday with a party that included bank officials, community leaders, clients and supporters.Tuesday’s party was held at the Bank’s branch on Post Road in Darien. It also has branches in Rowayton and Southport.Darien Rowayton Bank is a market leader in commercial and consumer banking in Darien. In its brief history ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien Rowayton Bank (DRB), a market leader in commercial and consumer banking in Darien, Rowayton and Southport, will celebrate its 10th anniversary of operations this month. In ten years of doing business in the community, DRB has created many long-term banking relationships built on integrity and trust.“Since its inception, DRB has received incredible support from ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – During the month of April, Darien Rowayton Bank will celebrate its 10-year anniversary. After a bumpy start, the bank has become one of the top community banks in Fairfield County.“With the benefit of hindsight, it may have been the worst year ever to start a bank,’’ said Robert Kettenmann, DRB’s President and Chief Operating Officer, who joined the Bank in ...

WESTPORT, Conn. -- Jo Luscombe’s fingerprints can be found all around Westport. They will be evident for a long time to come.Luscombe’s major focus these days is the Westport Woman’s Club, the 109-year-old organization that supports a host of community programs. During her 47 years in town, Luscombe has also served as State Representative, chaired the Zoning Board of Appeals and served ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- Tyler Holder, the manager of SoNo Baking & Cafe in Darien, was named the Employee of the Year by the Darien Chamber of Commerce.The award is given annually in memory of Stephen F. Zangrillo, Founder of the Darien Sport Shop, who built his business on customer service, loyalty and trust.Chamber members nominate an employee who best embodies the qualities of Zangrillo ...