Bryan Cranston drops by; Mike Tyson visits Stamford THE DISH
Scene … Former heavyweight champion “Iron Mike” Tyson stopped by Lobalbo Brothers Auto Body in Stamford last week to say hello to his friends, brothers Sal and Al Lobalbo.
Out there … Michelinstarred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will debut his new restaurant Happy Monkey later this month at 376 Greenwich Ave., the former location of Little Beet Table. Working alongside Jean-Georges is executive chef Ron Gallo, former executive chef at The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges in Pound Ridge, N.Y. The restaurant will offer dinner Wednesdays through Sundays and will expand to offer brunch and lunch service this summer. For more info, visit happymonkeygreenwich.com.
Out there … Christ Church Greenwich's Free Talk: “What Might We Owe?” takes place May 29 at 11:15 a.m. with author and internationally renowned environmentalist Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org. An environmentalist, author and journalist, he is a recipient of the Gandhi Peace Award and has written
extensively on the impact of global warming. He serves as the Schumann Distinguished Scholar in environmental studies at Middlebury College, as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and is the author of several books including “The End of Nature” and his newest, “The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon.” For more info on the talk, which is part of the Creation Care Series, go to christchurchgreenwich.org/ creation-care/.
Scene… “Breaking Bad” stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul were seen at Tony's at the J House in Riverside on Wednesday where they were promoting their brand Dos Hombres mezcal. The duo also partied with customers at Bistro V on Greenwich Avenue this week, stopped by Stew Leonard's in Norwalk and even tended bar at Fortina pizzeria in Stamford.
Out there … Summer Sip & Shop takes place at Abilis Gardens & Gifts on Glenville Street in Greenwich on June
1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a 25 percent discount in the entire gift shop and garden center. The event is free and open to the public. Abilis Gardens & Gifts is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, visit www.abilis.us.
Scene … C. Parker Gallery at 409 Greenwich Ave. is featuring a special exhibition and sale featuring the classic rock photography of James Fortune. His works include photos of Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Elton
John, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Buffett and The Rolling Stones to name a few. The exhibit runs through May 29. Fortune appeared at the gallery on Saturday. The exhibit is free and all works are available for purchase. For more info, visit www.cparkergallery.com.
Out there … The Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department's annual Memorial Day Parade takes place on May 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., between Sound Beach Avenue and Binney Park in Old
Greenwich. Additionally, there will be a ceremony in Binney Park following the conclusion of the parade. The event is free and open to the public. For more info, visit www.ogmerchants .com.
“Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.”
— Helen Keller And that’s all for now. Later…