A view within Le Petit Cafe in Branford, holder of Zagat's top food score in Connecticut
Those who live in our Branford apartment rentals at Montoya enjoy the best in life in this wonderfully quaint coastal New England town! Branford isn’t limited to the New England coastal lifestyle, though, and has lots to offer to those who enjoy the quiet life or want to stay in town; especially with its numerous excellent dining options in Branford.
In our town there are 11 Zagat-rated restaurants. Ethnic cuisine and fresh seafood are just a few of the options diners have when they are looking for quality meals in Branford. Le Petit Cafe, located on 225 Montowese Street, was named one of the top 30 restaurants in America by Zagat, with a near perfect food score of 29 out of 30. It serves a menu which changes weekly to make sure only to use freshest ingredients.
There are plenty of other, non-Zagat rated, dining options, including Japanese, Indian and Thai. Branford restaurants offer a wide range of prices and dining experience from casual to fine dining. During the summer, there are numerous beach restaurants that have outside seating, which allows diners to have a quality meal while they enjoy the fresh beach air. Read More→
The Ferguson Library provides Branford residents with warmth and fun.
While our weather here at Stamford rental apartments has been mild so far, there’s still three months of winter left. Since we believe in being prepared, we have scoped out a couple of local places of interest that are only a couple of blocks from our Hoyt-Bedford, Morgan Manor and Townhouse apartments where you can go to spend some quality time when the snow is thick.
If you haven’t already stopped by, then you really should check out the Ferguson Library, located on the corner of Bedford and Broad streets. Since it first opened its doors more than 100 years ago at the end of the 19th century, The Ferguson Library has been the heart of the Stamford community. It is a place of learning and education as well as a gathering place where people can meet and exchange ideas. For some of us, it’s even a place to just come in out of the cold, grab a Starbucks latte and catch up on the news of the day. The Ferguson has really kept up-to-date in its services and remains a vital and cutting edge resource for the whole city with a wide selection of titles, exciting events and even e-reader assistance.
For kids, there are services like story hours, crafts and movies. Children in grades two through five can attend a Saturday morning chess club. They can learn the moves in just two classes; and while it’s open to all children, preference will be given to Stamford residents. Space is limited so you’ll have to call ahead to register at 203 351-8242. Read More→
Many more delivery options for Stamford residents with GoWaiter
The holidays are behind us and the better part of winter is looming ahead; but even during the coldest of days, residents of our Stamford apartment rentals communities can stay warm and toasty while enjoying some of the best dining in downtown Stamford. A new delivery service has arrived in town, called GoWaiter.com and they can deliver everything our great local culinary artists have to offer.
You can go online to GoWaiter or call (203) 805-8646 and browse the menus of many different restaurants in Stamford. It’s simple: you just click the logo of the restaurant, and then click order now to pick delivery time and make your menu selections. You can even put in special requests, like “no tomatoes” or “dressing on the side.”
The standard delivery fee is only $3.99 per restaurant for orders placed online, and only a dollar more for orders placed through their call center. Minimum amounts on an order vary depending on the market and time of day. The delivery fee does not include gratuity for the delivery waiter, so make sure to tip!
Many opportunities to view beautifully decorated homes in Branford
If you live at our Montoya Branford apartment rentals, you know that we take great care of your yard area and the common grounds so you don’t have to worry about a thing. If you’re looking for something more when it comes to outdoor decor, then there are lots of opportunities to see great light displays around Branford. The City of Branford does a Holiday House Decorating Contest every year that was judged on Dec. 14 and 15, so now’s a great time to enjoy their work and hit the best of the best in Branford home light displays.
The best overall home in Branford this year is Carol Brockett’s of 4 Milo Drive. Best Holiday Spirit winner is Brian DeLuca of 150 Goldsmith Road, who was last year’s overall winner. The Technological Fantasy winner is Kevin Nelson of 32 Milo Drive. Most Beautiful went to Mary Point Strong of 12 Indian Neck Avenue, and Don Gentile of 40 Averill Place won Most Captivating. Ten other families participated in this year’s contest. Read More→
Come see this one and 23 more at the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium's Festival of Lighthouses
Residents of our Morningside Gardens Norwalk apartments are just a short trip away from one of the season’s most magical local events: an opportunity to walk a trail illuminated by 24 hand-crafted lighthouses. These lighthouses are creatively built using everything from stone, gingerbread, toilet paper tubes, sugar cubes from France and even more crazy materials in the 10th annual “Festival of Lighthouses” at The Maritime Aquarium.
The festival runs now through Jan. 16, 2012, and Aquarium visitors can follow these homemade beacons through the galleries and cast a vote for their favorite. The lighthouse with the most votes wins $1,500! The display is free with Maritime Aquarium admission, normally $12.95 for adults and $9.95 for children, and a trip to the aquarium can easily be an entire day’s worth of learning and wonder.
Rules are kept to a minimum to allow for maximum creativity. Lighthouses must be 3 to 6 feet tall and have a working light, and may not include animal remains (including shells). Beyond that, it’s up to the creators’ imaginations. Entries in the display this year include a lighthouse made out of toilet-paper tubes, another made of welded copper, a Cat in the Hat-themed lighthouse, a lighthouse whose shingles are made from men’s neckties and another made of gingerbread. Read More→
Stamford residents can take great dance lessons only a few blocks away
Here’s an idea for some great winter fun for those living in Stamford rental apartments! How about a dance class? Not the kind you’re probably picturing with stuffy rooms and dusty windows with old records on a turntable. This one is way more fun. I’m talking about Maria Fiora Dance Studio on Summer Street. It’s only a few blocks south from our downtown Stamford apartment communities but it’s a world away in experience offering a terrific way to stay in shape, try out a new hobby and make some new friends!
Maria and her staff not only offer classes in dance but in health & wellness for stress relief, relaxation and dance for weight loss. They are fully trained and highly experienced in giving lessons to all ages and abilities. They are sure to have something to peak your interest such as an introductory program where students are taught the basics of each type of dance. Afterwards you and your instructor will evaluate which program is best for you.
There’s also private personal training. This is the most direct and efficient way to learn, with a main focus on partnership and the details of leading or following your partner. There are also group sessions with anywhere from six to 20 students. There are even children’s dance classes in Latin, Ballroom, Tango, Salsa and Ballet for ages as young as four! Read More→
Holiday Shopping Near Your Hamden Rental Apartments
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Plenty of Great Places to Shop in Hamden!
There are endless options for holiday shopping to residents of Hamden rental apartments. Within the town itself, there is Hamden Plaza with its wide range of stores from Marshalls and Dots to Dress Barn and Pretty Woman with arrays of colorful, festive clothing and accessories for the woman in your family. There’s also a Hallmark store with plentiful choices of holiday as well as other greeting cards and lots of nice gift options and stocking-stuffer ideas.
Another store of interest in the Plaza is the Perfect Party Superstore, with any and everything to fill your needs for any and every holiday. When you’re at Hamden Plaza, you can also make a stop at ShopRite which is a great place for grab-and-go prepared foods, and it’s a place where you can also get your flu shot.
On the same side of Dixwell Avenue, there is also a Men’s Warehouse. Their fabulous window displays feature some very handsome men’s clothing for the favorite guy in your life. The well established Bon Ton department store has a great selection of clothing for the whole family, and if you are watching your budget then you might like to know that they have some very good holiday sales and specials. In the same strip mall you’ll find Wal-Mart, Radio Shack, Jo-Ann’s Crafts and Bob’s Sports. If you make a loop out of the Wal-Mart parking area heading north, then you can complete your shopping at Kohl’s department store. Read More→
With frost like this coming, there are important winter safety tips to remember.
As December rolls around, it’s time to start bundling up, enjoying time by the fire and breaking out the hot cider. There are always a few important winter safety concerns we would like to remind Branford apartment rentals residents as cold weather and frost begin to affect our lives.
Remember when you are out enjoying shopping or spending time with friends and family, make sure that cars can see you. For those that prefer to do their shopping at super early door busters that pop up around the holidays or busy workers who can’t hit the shops until after dark, this is especially true. An investment in reflective gear, or reflective tape to apply to your current repertoire of winter clothing is a great idea for increasing visibility. Be sure to use crosswalks and follow traffic rules no matter what time of day you’re trying to bag that great deal. Read More→
CT Best Makes Norwalk Apartments Selection a Breeze
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CT Best Makes Norwalk Apartments Selection a Breeze
Finding a new rental home can be stressful if you’re looking for Norwalk apartments. There’s so many factors to consider – neighborhood, size and budget are just some of the bigger questions you’ll need to answer before you can begin. And then there’s your personal list of must-haves (washer/dryer? pet-friendly?) and wish-list items (on-site storage? clubroom?). Fortunately, the leasing agents at CT Best Apartments are ready to help you make short work of even the longest or pickiest list.
To start, we are available seven days a week, so we can meet with you whenever you are free. All of our leasing staff are trained and experienced, having worked at several of our Norwalk apartments properties. Each of our apartment communities are owned and managed by our company so we all have a stake in getting you the best apartment for your housing dollar.
Once you have determined your budget and how big your apartment needs are (Studio, one or two bedrooms, or more?) we can help you find the best apartment quickly. Do you prefer hardwood floors, ceramic tiles or wall-to-wall carpeting? Do you need to be near the train station? In walking distance to town? We can help with all these and more. Read More→
Ghost Parking Lot Near Hamden Rental Apartments
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Ghost Parking Lot Near Hamden Rental Apartments
The Hamden rental apartments at Seramonte are located in an area that has a lot of history. At the time the horseshoe shaped, strip shopping mall was erected in 1978, there was a notable roadside public art installation in front of it featuring more than 100 art books and 15 car hulks specially treated and buried in asphalt at various depths in the Plaza parking lot. The cars included a Beetle, a couple of station wagons and an open convertible.
Although the attraction was torn down in 2003 due to excessive cost of restoration and repair and the cul-de-sac is now known as the Ghost Parking Lot, the Plaza still remains a vital source of activity. It offers stores ranging from Marshalls to Subway, Wells Fargo Bank and ShopRite where one can buy just about anything one needs.
Along the sidewalks in front of the stores, there are still a few sculpted works enclosed in large glass structures. Read More→