As a senior, and having grown obsessed with the town of Fairfield, I have come to learn the ins and outs of this town, including which places to frequent and which to avoid. I wish that someone had given me a little insight into this town when I was an underclassman, so I decided to pass along my own knowledge of Fairfield to fellow students.
The best place in town to…
Catch a movie: Fairfield’s Community Theater, 1424 Post Road
Fairfield’s Community Theater is a staple in this town. Located conveniently on Post Road, this theater plays movies that have just recently gone out of theaters but are not yet on DVD. The reason poor college students love the theater so much is because it only costs $3 to see a movie. I have been to parties and heard the theater referred to several times, and most of the time the references were from guys who said that they are hoping “Wedding Crashers” comes to the Theater because they are “going to go like everyday.”
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Snag Vineyard Vines clothing: Cargo Bay, 1561 Post Road
Fairfield students tend to be identifiable by their so-called “uniforms.” For example, your typical FU girl could be seen sporting pastel polo with the popped collar, designer jeans (i.e. Seven for All Mankind), a preppy belt and Rainbow flip-flops. However, in my short time back at campus, I have noticed that the new accessory, whether it is a canvas bag, belt, polo or flip flops, is Vineyard Vines. With its pastel beachy themes, this designer epitomizes what it means to be the ultimate prep and, in our case, the ultimate Fairfield student.
Luckily, female students don’t have to go far to purchase Vineyard Vines clothing and accessories. Cargo Bay, the little boutique on Post Road, has a great selection. I went in the other day and saw an array of polos sporting the “whale” logo, belts and flip-flops. The greatest part about this is that Cargo Bay gives students 15% off with your stag cards.
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Have a “classy” night:
“O” Bar, 52 Sanford Street
As a frosh, you may not have reached this point yet, but at some point in your college career you are going to get extremely sick of drinking keg beer and dancing on top of bars at Clubhouse. For a change of pace, get a couple of your friends together and check out “O” Bar. This somewhat small but highly trendy bar/lounge has great cocktails (try the martinis) and a good atmosphere. Though a lot more pricey than college students may be used to, it’s a great place for four girlfriends to meet up and pretend they lead the lives of the “Sex and the City” women. Plus it can be a good date locale. It’s a bar where you can actually get to know your date without having to yell over crowds of drunk students.
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Get fast food:
Duchess, 625 Post Road or 2315 Black Rock Turnpike
Attention all students who are from anywhere other than Connecticut: Duchess is the place to go if you want fast food.
I can’t tell you how many people have never heard of this fast food franchise and how many are seniors and have yet to try it. Duchess is great for variety: not only do they have traditional burgers and fries but they also offer healthy options, including sandwiches with deli meats and fresh salads. Think of this place as fast food/diner in one. Though it tends to be slightly more expensive than McDonald’s, it is totally worth it, and there are two convenient locations within a mile of campus.
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Take your parents when they visit: Sogno Ristorante, 770 Commerce Drive
Students are always looking for a good restaurant to go to on Parents’ Weekend or on a first date. What many students don’t know is how good the Italian food is in Fairfield. My favorite place for Italian is Sogno Ristorante.
Mostly everything in Fairfield is on Black Rock Turnpike or Post Road, but Sogno is hidden off of Black Rock, on Commerce Street, near Staples. I am somewhat of an Italian food “snob” after studying in Florence for a semester, but Sogno’s food is so good that I forget I am not dining in the Piazza del Duomo. The best elements of Sogno are that the decor is trendy, the service is great and the wine is excellent. There is also a little bar and lounge area if you aren’t ready to end your night after eating dinner. It is a little pricey for a college student, but if your parents are paying, take advantage of it!
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Get buffalo wings:
Archie Moore’s, 48 Sanford Street
Archie’s is a great little restaurant hidden near the train station off of Post Road that features a variety of sandwiches, salads, and an awesome selection of mouth-watering appetizers. Nevertheless, no one can deny that Archie’s is famous for their buffalo wings, which are free during their daily happy hour specials. Try the buffalo wing nachos; they’re to die for.
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Get your photos developed:
The Bookstore, on campus
The bookstore offers student friendly prices and free doubles, and it’s right on campus. It couldn’t be more convenient.
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