Wraps near New Canaan, CT

“Bar Vida is for sure my favorite smoothie/juice place in the Fairfield County area! I highly recommend their Malibu smoothie which is strawberry-based (I usually add peanut butter to mine) and their immunity juices/shots which are cold-pressed and homemade with lemon, ginger, cayenne pepper, and apple. Once you have Bar Vida it's hard to go back to any other smoothie/juice place!“

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JOE'S PIZZA: A Dispatch from New Canaan

There is a particular pleasure, gentlemen, in a restaurant that refuses to be scheduled. Joe's Pizza, on Locust Avenue since 1967, does not keep a reliable calendar — you pass by, you notice the lights are on, and you understand this as an invitation not to be declined twice.

The place was opened by Neapolitan immigrants Giuseppe and Annunziata Colella, and it remains in the family's hands under their son Lorenzo. There is no design concept at work here, no curated atmosphere — only five decades of unbroken craft, the kind that quietly earns a town's loyalty rather than announcing itself for it.

The pie itself is worth the detour. I arrived expecting the familiar New York fold — thin, pliant, gone in two bites. Joe's builds something with more conviction: a thicker crust that holds its shape under its own weight, crisped to a snap that suggests coal even where none is used. It is the mark of a kitchen that has learned to earn its char through patience rather than equipment — closer in spirit to the heavier hand of a Bronx pizzeria than the delicate fold of a downtown slice shop.

The proof of a place done right is simple: I don't wait for the drive home. A slice or two disappears standing at the counter, still too hot to be sensible, before the rest of the pie ever reaches the car.

Verdict: Five stars, without hesitation. The hours are inconvenient by design, or perhaps by nature — either way, it's part of the charm. Catch it open, eat standing up, and take the rest with you. This is what a neighborhood pizzeria is meant to be.“

“My husband and I love Just Salad in Westport. The salads are always fresh and made to order. We’ve tried a lot of their offerings and they are all delicious. Our favorite is the Earth Bowl with Chicken. We also like the loyalty program. We get a perk pretty much every time we visit the restaurant! The people who work at Just Salad are incredibly nice and welcoming. They work hard to get everything just right! Our only other comment is that the name should be changed to “(Not) Just Salad” because they have fantastic wraps, soups, and smoothies, too!“

“We waited with anticipation when Barvida opened in Darien, about a block from our office, and then found that they're friendly, vegan, and fair-minded. Their lunch time food is a favorite.“

“Nicolette hosted us as if we were in her own dining room. The food is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. From appetizers to scrumptious desserts. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“