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Wahlburgers lands in Connecticut

Wahlburgers lands in Connecticut

March 2, 2018

By Chris Andrews ’18 Actor, Mark Wahlberg, and his family opened a restaurant just outside of Boston in 2011 serving the comfort food that is frequently served at their own family dinner table. Since...

[Sept. 2016 Arts] Parker Mansion boasts fine river dining

October 11, 2016

By Megan Doyle '18 Web Opinions Editor and Kaya Leitner Parker Mansion claims their dishes “are known to impress and inspire” and that they are serving some of the “finest food in town, in a luxurious...

The $13 mac n’ cheese burger included a layer of bacon.

Flipside delivers mixed reactions

Margaux MacColl, Features Editor October 27, 2015

Tucked away in downtown Fairfield, at the end of a winding brick alley, is Flipside Burgers and Bar. Upon entering, the restaurant immediately gives off a casually cool vibe. The menu is printed...

Wreckers shine in rainy conditions

Wreckers shine in rainy conditions

Jesse Levinson, Staff Writer October 4, 2015

The Wreckers continued their undefeated streak in a commanding fashion Friday, Oct. 3, defeating a winless Fairfield Warde team 35-15.   The game was originally scheduled to be Staples’ homecoming...

Speed and Burger Lead Wreckers To Opening Night Win

Speed and Burger Lead Wreckers To Opening Night Win

Jason Streiter, Staff Writer September 21, 2015

The Staples Wreckers football team opened its season Friday night at home with a 21-14 win over the Danbury Hatters. Andrew Speed ’17 got his first start at quarterback,becoming the first non-senior...

Once You Go “Shack,” You Never Go Back

Once You Go “Shack,” You Never Go Back

Sarah Ellman, Staff Writer January 9, 2015

With both establishments located on Post Road in Westport, the rivalry between Shake Shack and Five Guys Burgers and Fries is never ending. It is almost impossible for me to hold back when the “Shack...

Wreckers dominate to shut out Wilton

Wreckers dominate to shut out Wilton

Adam Kaplan, Editor in Chief September 23, 2014

Coming into Friday night there were a lot more questions than usual for the Wreckers (1-1). Could a backup quarterback be thrusted into the spotlight and succeed; could a sophomore running back be given...

Shake Shack to Open in Westport in 2011

October 25, 2010
Shake Shack will open where Pho Mekong Thai-Vietnamese Noodle House and Restaurant recently closed.

Five Guys: Good, But Not the King

March 12, 2010
Isaac Stein '12 ranks Burger King better than Westport's new Five Guys.
Hundreds of Westporters stopped by the grand opening of Five Guys today to grab a burger. | Photo by Victor Hollenberg '10.

Cheeseburger in Paradise: Five Guys Opening Day Arrives

January 12, 2010
After its long-awaited opening, Five Guys Burgers and Fries began operation on Jan. 12. Hundreds of curious eaters, many of them Staples students, stopped by for a meal.
Photo Courtesy of SXC

Five Guys Burgers and Fries Comes to Westport

January 8, 2010
Five Guys Burgers and Fries opens in Westport on Tuesday, January 12.
The Black Duck Cafe emerged as the best place to get burgers in Westport after a tough examination | Photo by Victor Hollenberg '10

Taste of the Town, the Best Burgers Around

December 22, 2009
With the opening of Five Guys soon to come, it’s the perfect time to review Westport’s best burgers
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