The Avon Theatre is a fixture in Stamford's historic downtown district. This not-for-profit art-house cinema screens eclectic movies including independent, foreign, documentary, and classic films. It's not the same stuff you'll find at the multiplex, but then again The Avon Theatre isn't your typical cinema! Its architecture's a treat in itself: the theater's housed in a building with art deco touches, making a trip to the movies feel a bit like a trip back in time. Adding to the ambiance are original 1930s era murals commissioned by local Stamford artist Oscar Glas, depicting scenes of Stamford's history. A trip to The Avon Theatre is truly unlike any other movie-going experience. Check the Avon's website for upcoming movies and showtimes.

The Avon Theatre Film Center
272 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 967-3660
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The far west side of downtown Manhattan is an interesting bit of land—originally a bustling port, what is now known as the Meatpacking District has seen the majority of its industry flee to Brooklyn and beyond as rents increase in the city. Moving in are galleries, clubs, and restaurants. Towering above the neighborhood is the High Line, a disused railroad track that used to connect warehouses but has been vacant for years. Recently, the City of New York transformed a stretch of the High Line into an elevated park, accessible by a number of stairways. Featuring spectacular views of the Hudson River, the park is also home to a rotating food concession, with each vendor having 29 days to impress visitors before being replaced. In addition, the park hosts rotating public art exhibitions from a variety of creators. It’s a spectacular and original part of New York history brought beautifully into the present. For more information, visit www.thehighline.org.

Why travel down to the city? At The Capital Grille, you can enjoy a tasty steak in a classic atmosphere, right in Stamford. Once winner of the Culinary Federation's Achievement of Excellence Award, The Capital Grille is a chain that brings great steaks and more to lucky diners across the country, including Stamford locals. With a welcoming ambiance and friendly, attentive service, it's a good spot for dining with friends, family, or business associates. On the menu you'll find a variety of dry-aged steaks, like the Kona-rubbed sirloin and the porcini-rubbed Delmonico, together with unique flavors like the 8-year aged Balsamic. The Capital Grille also offers a very extensive wine list, making it possible to find just the right wine pairing for a special dinner. These numerous options might just make The Capital Grille one of Stamford's best steakhouses.

The Capital Grille
230 Tresser Boulevard
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 967-0000
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