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DSammy93 OP t1_jc4mc8k wrote

Reply to comment by lurkluther in Nice restaurants in Stamford to get gift card? by DSammy93

They are in north Stamford, that place looks great! Thank you

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lurkluther t1_jc4nhl4 wrote

La Cremaillere is also supposed to be good up there, and not too far from the CT border. 250 is hitting the top of the range in this area without just splurging on a really expensive bottle of wine to pad the bill out. Of course, nothing wrong with that, but it feels less special occasion-y than a really nice menu, in my opinion.

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PikaChooChee t1_jc5042c wrote

La Cremaliere closed a few years ago.

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lurkluther t1_jc56q3t wrote

They reopened last year with a different team. They still seem to be getting good reviews and the executive chef seems to have an excellent fine dining resume, but I haven't been, so I can't honestly comment. It just seemed the right vibe for a couple having a nice dinner out.

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The_Dutchess-D t1_jc63hdq wrote

Oh thanks for this! I previously enjoyed it, and checked not long ago and was sad it was closed. Good to get this update :)

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The_Dutchess-D t1_jc638jg wrote

North Stamford to the Inn at Pound Ridge is a very easy backroads drive of about 25minutes each way, and the food is delicious there. They have valet parking most of the time, a good drinks menu, and the brunch has a crispy rice squares w salmon item that is interesting and tasty. It is a bit more upscale than most of what we have in Stamford (it is a Jean George).

Without leaving North Stamford, you might consider (newer in the last 2 years) The Farmhouse at The Crossroads. https://www.farmhouseatthecrossroads.com/

I have been three times now and found the food to be delicious. Their seafood supplier is really hooking them up (the shrimp cocktail was magnificent). They have a great drinks menu, and the interior has a nice fireplace ambiance on brisker nights. They have a big outdoor area that they are ready to trot out for outdoor brunch w drinks once it is a tad warmer. It is more like a 5min drive from anywhere in North Stamford, so a quick/easy one. But menu is large and upscale decor, and it feels splurgy when you are there.

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