Fairfield County stakes a claim to some of Connecticut s most diverse terrain an enviable proximity to New York City and a discerning community of food lovers driving the demand for a vibrant dining scene. The Gold Coast boasts some of the country s toniest neighborhoods such as Greenwich and Southport as well as the state s largest cities including the historic port city of Norwalk the corporate-minded Stamford and the diverse Bridgeport. Fine dining dense downtown dining districts and neighborhood bodegas are equally at home along this dense and diverse corridor. Along Fairfield County s suburban center are such towns as Ridgefield New Canaan and Westport whose historic Main Streets and cultural landmarks draw a family-oriented population. As a result reclaimed taverns farmers markets and upscale dining districts scattered with family-friendly options abound. At the landlocked northern fringes quiet enclaves such as Easton Wilton and Newtown have large swaths of protected and undeveloped land as well as bountiful farmland and a handful of farm-to-table restaurants. With recipes for the home cook from over fifty of the area s most celebrated restaurants and showcasing over 200 full-color photos featuring mouth-watering dishes famous chefs and lots of local flavor Fairfield County Chef s Table is the ultimate gift and keepsake cookbook for both tourists and locals.