November/December 2012: Table of Contents

Features

Light a Fire
Meet the twelve recipients of our annual Light a Fire awards, local heroes who have changed the lives of people here and around the world.   
by Jill Johnson

Perfect Setup
We challenged five local tastemakers to create holiday tablescapes that will stand up to elegant entertaining year-round. The results? A feast for the eyes.
by the Editors

Fresh Bites
With the dining landscape changing as quickly as the daily menu, foodies need to know where—and what—to eat now. These local restaurants really stack up.
by Mary Kate Hogan

Top Lawyers
Need a lawyer? Our comprehensive guide to more than 500 professionals in sixty-six areas of practice can help you find the right attorney for your needs.

Ever After
Wedding experts—including a celebrity event planner and a goddess among gown couturiers—share their planning tips for the  big day.
by Carisha Swanson

Departments

From the Editor

Fab Finds
Let the gift-giving season begin. These hot finds will satisfy any wish list.

Town Talk
Hard-won entertaining tips from a seasoned hostess will keep you sane this holiday season. Plus, real estate news; Frank Stella on his return to The Glass House; and why local kids want more fiction in school.

People & Places
The A-List Awards and Habitat for Humanity; New Canaan Community Foundation; YWCA Darien/Norwalk; New Canaan Library; Greenwich Education Group; Alzheimer’s Association

Weddings
Candace Fisch and Russell Hewit; Carolyn Landis and Edward Briganti; Lisa Phillips and Jeff Hingst

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