February 12, 2012

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Wilton Answer Book – Food & Shopping

Where and when can I legally buy beer, wine and spirits?

Retail sale of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in Wilton. It is one of only three towns in the state where such sales are banned, although you may buy and consume them in restaurants here.

Alcoholic beverages are all sold in liquor stores (commonly referred to as “package stores” in New England), and you may buy beer in supermarkets in nearby towns. The state prohibits retail beer, wine or liquor sales after 8 p.m. and on Sundays.

 

What stores are open all night?

Dunkin’ Donuts at 35 Danbury Road (761-8663) is open 24 hours.

Other local possibilities can be found by heading south on Route 7 into Norwalk. In addition, two all-night gas stations/convenience stores are in Ridgefield on Danbury Road (Route 35): the Amoco and the Mobil stations.

 

What restaurants are in town?

 

Where can I get a cup of coffee?

There are many places to drink in or take out including:

  • Starbuck’s (761-0408/starbucks.com) 21 River Road
  • Café au Lait, (761-1592); 22 Cannon Road
  • Dunkin’ Donuts (761-8663) 35 Danbury Road
  • Village Market (762-7283/villagemarketwilton.com)
  • Fast Track (762-7498)
  • Michelina’s of Wilton (762-7572) at 126 Old Ridgefield Road
  • Borders Books (834-0600) at 14 Danbury Road
  • Zeytinia (563-9749/zeytinia.com) at 14 Danbury Road

 

Where can I buy an ice cream?

Scoops (834-1100) is at 92 Old Ridgefield Road. Try Cafe Cogolulu (544-6000) at 991 Danbury Road for some gelato.

 

What are the supermarkets in town?

  • The Village Market (762-7283/villagemarketwilton.com), 108 Old Ridgefield Road
  • Super Stop & Shop (834-9735), 15 River Road
  • Caraluzzi’s Georgetown Market (544-7021/caraluzzis.com) at 920 Danbury Road 
  • Zeytinia (563-9749/zeytinia.com), at 14 Danbury Road, is a gourmet foods market.

 

Do any grocery stores deliver?

Village Market will make arrangements to have groceries brought to regular customers if they are infirm or under extenuating circumstances. Peapod.com is an online grocery service that delivers to Wilton through Stop & Shop.

 

Where can I find a catering service?

Wilton caterers include:

Village Market and Caraluzzi’s also do platters.

The Cake Boutique (761-7990/thecakeboutiquect.com) at 487 Danbury Road, offers cakes and cookies for all kinds of special occasions.

 

Where is the nearest farmers’ market?

Markets open this season include:

  • Ridgefield (88-90 Danbury Road/Route 35), open Fridays, 3-6
  • Georgetown (Route 57 at 107) open Sundays, 10 to 2
  • Weston (Weston Historical Society, Route 57) open Saturdays, 8 to 11
  • New Canaan (Center School parking lot) open Saturdays, 10 to 2
  • Norwalk (North Water Street parking lot at the Maritime Aquarium) open Wednesdays, noon to 5.

Most are open through October. For more Connecticut farm market listings, check ctfarmfresh.org.

Ambler Farm runs a farm stand offering vegetable and flower transplants. The stand opens in late May for sales on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10:30 to 5. For information visit amblerfarm.org or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Where can I buy organic food?

Wilton’s Community Supported Agriculture group is a two-year-old enterprise that has about 50 members who pay $425 a year for a share. Shareholders receive a weekly supply of organic vegetables from mid-June to Thanksgiving from a family farm in upstate New York. The vegetables are delivered by truck to a meeting point in Wilton for pickup. There is also an option to purchase a fruit share that is local, but not organic. The cost is $210 for the season. The group has a waiting list for new members. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Wilton Organic Gourmet (762-9711), 33 Danbury Road, is a natural foods store offering take-out foods and a juice bar.

Many local markets also offer a selection of organic foods.

 

Where can I pick my own fruits and vegetables?

Though there are no pick-your-own places in Wilton, there are several in nearby towns.

Blue Jay Orchards in Bethel (748-0119/bluejayorchardsct.com) is well-known for apple and pumpkin picking. Early apples are expected to arrive in August; pick-your-own starts in September and continues through early November. Different varieties of apples ripen at different times so availability depends on time of season.

Silverman’s Farm in Easton (261-3306/silvermansfarm.com) offers pick-your-own peaches, apples and nectarines from mid-July to mid-October. There is a farm market, florist, animal park, seasonal cider mill and tractor rides.

Warrups Farm in West Redding (938-9403) is an organic farm offering pick-your-own flowers, fruits, vegetables and pumpkins.

 

Where can I find baked goods?

Fresh baked goods are available at Wilton’s supermarkets as well as at Dunkin’ Donuts, and Zeytinia on Route 7, Michelina’s, Starbucks, and Café au Lait. Wave Hill Breads offers French bread baked onsite as well as other bread products at 196 Danbury Road (762-9595/wavehillbreads.com).

 

What malls are in the area?

A 25-minute ride or so up Route 7 into Danbury leads to the Danbury Fair Mall (Park Avenue exit) with more than 200 stores including J. Crew, Banana Republic, Sears, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, and J.C. Penney. It’s the area’s largest retail complex.

The Stamford Town Center is about the same distance away at Grey Rock Place, downtown Stamford (Atlantic Street exit off I-95 south), and offers 135 retail outlets, including Macy’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue. There’s also the Trumbull Mall, just off Exit 48 of the Merritt Parkway. Anchor stores include Lord & Taylor and J.C. Penney.

 

Where can I buy a newspaper?

A full listing of newsstands can be found in the Help section of WiltonBulletin.com.

 

Where is there a dry cleaner?

  • Campus Dry Cleaners, 5 River Road (762-2481)
  • Alpha Cleaners, 33 Danbury Road (762-7487)
  • Sanda’s Cleaners, 941 Danbury Road (544-9454)
  • Joons Cleaners, 44 Old Ridgefield Road (761-8888)
  • Wilton Cleaners, 74 Old Ridgefield Road (834-1517)

Most offer same-day service. Many cleaners offer pick-up and delivery service.

 

Is there a tailor in town?

  • The Town Green Tailoring Shop, 105 Town Green (834-0660)
  • Umberto the Tailor, 20 Center Street  (762-7464)
  • Wilton Cleaners and Tailors, 74 Old Ridgefield Road (834-1517)
  • Wilton Tailoring and Alterations, 200 Danbury Road (761-0646)

Most dry cleaners also offer tailoring services.

 

Where can I get a custom suit made?

Umberto the Tailor (762-7464) in Wilton Center makes custom suits, shirts, and ties for men and women.

 

Is there a laundry service in town?

Yes. Wilton Wash Inn (762-3307) at 24 Danbury Road (Route 33) has coin-operated machines and drop-off wash and fold laundry service.

 

Where can I find a shoemaker?

Try the Wilton Shoemaker at 300 Danbury Road (762-5929).

 

Is there a day spa in the area?

  • Personal Image Day Spa (834-2879) at 109 Town Green
  • Dermage Spa & Aesthetic Center (761-9200/dermagespa.com) at 300 Danbury Road
  • Triloma Spa and Hair Design (762-7676) 444 Danbury Road.

Other places that offer services include Serenity Day Spa (762-0771) at 126 Old Ridgefield Road, T James Salon (834-2233) at 1 Danbury Road, Wilton Nail Spa  239 Danbury Road 762-1772 and Aroma Beauty & Wellness Spa (761-1066/aromaspawilton.com) at 109 Town Green.

 

Where can I get a haircut?

Many, many places including:

  • Arena Hairstyling (762-5950) at 24 Old Ridgefield Road
  • Beauty Boutique (762-9446) at 5 River Road
  • Change ’ Z Hair Studio (762-5877) at 46 Old Ridgefield Road
  • Eric Alexander (762-1339) at 33 Danbury Road
  • Fusion (762-0343) at 14 Danbury Road
  • Studio B (544-9422) at 759 Danbury Road
  • Liz & Co. Hair Design (761-1373) at 24 Danbury Road
  • Personal Image (834-2879) at 109 Town Green
  • Philip Salon on Route 7 (762-1339)
  • Triloma Spa and Hair Design
  • T James Salon

Barbershops include:

  • Razor’s Edge (762-7620) at 9 Danbury Road
  • Sal’s (762-3949) at 300 Danbury Road
  • Village Barber Shop (834-7622) at 100 Old Ridgefield Road

 

Is there a thrift shop in town?

The Turnover Shop is below the Village Market in Wilton Center, and supports Nursing & Home Care and the Wilton PTA. The shop will accept small furniture, jewelry, seasonal clothing, “bric-a-brac,’’ and generally any salable merchandise for either donation or consignment. Donations are received anytime during store hours; the shop is open 10 to 4 weekdays and 10 to 1 Saturdays. Consignments are Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 to 11:30. Call the shop at 762-3160 for more information.

 

Where can I rent tables and party supplies?

Taylor Rental at 378 Danbury Road (762-9611), and Events Party & Tent Rentals (544-7368/eventsct.com) at 2 Main Street in Georgetown offer a huge selection of party goods, from chocolate fountains to bounce castles.

 

Is there a book store in town?

The Open Book Shop (834-2028) is at 5 River Road. Borders Books (834-0600) is in the Gateway Center Plaza at 14 Danbury Road. Open House (762-3868) at 9 Center Street sells children’s books, gardening books, and cookbooks.

 

Do we have clothing stores?

T.J. Maxx at 14 Danbury Road has discount clothing for all ages and toys.

Gap Kids (762-2740) on River Road, also has a large selection of children’s clothes.

Delson Shoes (762-9495) at 14 Danbury Road, and Gail’s Stride-Rite (834-1570/gailsstriderite.com) at 35 Danbury Road carry children’s shoes.

Outdoor Sports Center (762-8797/outdoorsports.com) at 80 Danbury Road and Wilton Sport Shop (762-8631) at 291 Danbury Road offer sporting clothes for adults and children.

“B” Chic (210-5479/bchicct.com) 78 Old Ridgefield Road, supplies girls’ and women’s clothing.

The Rose Garden, 35 Danbury Road (762-9012), caters to men and women.

Snappy Gator (761-7735), 21 River Road, offers women’s clothing and accessories.


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