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The future of westport is one infected with chain restaurants.

Westport: A town infected by corporate America 

Alexis Jacobs, Web Features March 4, 2025

Listen, I love Just Salad, Cava, Sweet Green and Poke Works just as much as any other girl but what happened to our local restaurants? Driving down post road, it has become increasingly obvious that westport...

Located at 1835 Post Road East, Fatto A Mano is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m - 3 p.m. Its spot on the Post Road makes it a convenient stop.

Fatto A Mano brings a taste of Italy to Westport

Liora Perkins ’25, Associate Web Managing Editor February 26, 2025

Westport has a new bakery in town, and it’s already drawing attention. Fatto A Mano, an Italian bakery located at 1835 Post Road East, opened Feb. 12. Based on the first day turnout, this spot is here...

Just Salad’s new location at 275 Post Road East in Westport.

Just Salad opens in Westport: A new eco-friendly spot for healthy eating

Amelia Berkowitz ’27, Web News Editor January 29, 2025

Just Salad, a fast-casual and sustainable salad restaurant, opened a new location in Westport, Connecticut on Jan. 20 at 275 Post Road East. Just Salad is a chain restaurant that serves a variety of...

Flippers’ lemon ricotta pancakes located in Soho, NYC are a must try.

It’s time for Staples to put pancakes on the menu, permanently 

Caroline Zajac ’25, Business Manager December 17, 2024

When I think of pancakes, I think of Saturday mornings throughout my childhood. They were filled with warmth, laughter and the comforting aroma of chocolate, fluffy pancake batter. Chocolate chips aren't...

These are the best essentials of the season!

The top dishes for the Thanksgiving season

Alice Frascella ’25, Web Opinions Editor November 25, 2024

As Thanksgiving comes up and fall hits its peak, you may be wondering what the best foods and desserts of the season are. It took awhile, but I’ve narrowed down a list of essential fall foods.  Starting...

The Big Y has rows and rows of produce, and even sells some exotic fruits such as prickly pears, persimmons and mini guavas.

Big Y grocery store: here’s what you should try

Andi Jacobs ’26, Web Arts Editor November 18, 2024

If Westport is lacking in something, that something is not grocery stores. Whole Foods, Stop and Shop, Trader Joe’s, Fresh Market and now: the Big Y. This family-owned grocery store chain has locations...

Flier for the new store’s grand opening. The new Big Y Westport store is one of three new stores that the company is opening, according to the Progressive Grocer.

Big Y store to open in Westport; residents welcome its friendly ‘Y’dentity

Henry Watson ’25, Web Opinions Editor October 10, 2024

Family-owned supermarket chain Big Y is set to open a new grocery store at the old Barnes & Noble location in Westport on Oct. 24. The company, whose operations are based solely in Massachusetts and...

Bar selection in Staples Cafeteria with limited Clif Builder's Bars alongside an expansive amount of granola bars.

Ditch the Clif: Staples students deserve better protein bars in the cafeteria

Anna Petrosino ’26, Paper Editor October 8, 2024

As a student who never manages time, I’ve learned the hard way that fueling my body with the right nutrition is essential for peak performance in sports or for a breakfast on the go. Unfortunately, I...

            
Order up! New restaurant, The Bridge, hands out full sized burgers to Slice of Saugatuck attendees.

Walk the Slice: Slice of Saugatuck returns for 12th year

Camille Blundell ’27 and Avni Krishna ’27 September 27, 2024

With the sun shining down and the streets filled with Westport locals, Slice of Saugatuck returned to Westport with a celebration of food and community. The annual event marked its return on Saturday,...

Staples cafeteria staff member Amber Egervari poses in front of the new four panini presses provided for the sandwich line.

BREAKING NEWS: Sandwich toasters return to cafeteria

Sage Cohen ’25, Paper Editor August 30, 2024

The long-awaited sandwich toasters are officially back as of Aug. 28, just in time for the second day of school.  The toasters had been a staple at Staples; however, they disappeared for the 2023-24...

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