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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...

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...

The Porch at Christies, pictured above, is set to close Dec. 21 in order for owners Andrea and Bill Pecoriello to have more time to dedicate to Sweet P Bakery.

The Porch at Christie’s closes December 21

Rachel Olefson ’25, Web Managing Editor January 6, 2025

The Porch at Christie's closed its doors on Dec. 21, 2024. According to an email sent out to customers Dec. 9, the restaurant and coffee shop was closing in order to allow its owners to focus on their...

Detapas decorated the restaurant with an array of colors and plants to attract customers and create a great ambience.

DeTapas Spanish Gastrobar closes its doors

Charlotte Berner ’25, Assistant Business Manager February 8, 2024

DeTapas Spanish Gastrobar closed down on Jan. 28 due to financial reasons after being open for a little over two years. The restaurant first opened on Jan. 14, 2022 and has served a variety of Spanish...

Emmy Squared is placed in a popular dining spot in downtown Westport near well-known restaurants Spotted Horse and Pink Sumo.

Emmy Squared debuts in Westport

A new restaurant, Emmy Squared, opened  in September in Bedford Square, occupying the location formerly held by Amis Trattoria at 1 Church Lane.  The restaurant's specialty, according to its website,...

CAVA, a Mediterranean restaurant, is set to open adjacent to Westport Hardware. The restaurant’s menu consists of various types of Mediterranean bowls and pitas.

Mediterranean Restaurant CAVA coming to Westport

Storey Ahl ’25, Staff Writer May 22, 2023

CAVA, the nation's largest Mediterranean restaurant chain, will open a location in The Village Center, adjacent to Westport Hardware. Construction is set to begin in June. An application for a permit...

Lomito opens weeks after Westport Chinese takeout leaves. Business is off to a strong start.

Lomito brings diversity to Westport

Matthew Saw ’23, Web Arts Editor February 17, 2023

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