How old are your kids and how long have you lived in Westport? I have three boys – Conor (10), Timmy (8), and William (5). I was born and raised in Westport. After college I lived in Chicago for 6 years, NYC for 9 years and moved back to Westport in 2016.
What has been the hardest thing about raising kids and working full time with long hours? Commuting from to and from NYC which takes 3.5 hours of the day. Before COVID I missed more events but fortunately post COVID I have more flexibility so I have been able to be around more.
How did you end up where you are now in terms of your job, or whatever passion project it is you might be doing? My father was always into cooking and would have loved to have owned a restaurant but it wasn’t in the cards. I too have learned to love food and cooking and decided to take the plunge. I have always been a bit of a risk taker so I decided to go for It. We will be opening up The Bridge at Saugatuck (in the space that was formerly Parker Mansion) this summer, and can not wait to be part of the amazing restaurant community in Westport!
What is your favorite family activity to do in Westport or the surrounding towns? We love to go out on our boat in Long Island Sound
What was your most memorable family vacation and why? This winter we went skiing in the French Alps and it was an amazing experience.So different than the US. The food was amazing as was the village.
What is your proudest daddy moment? Whenever my three boys are playing together and getting along and laughing I am very proud…unfortunately, its not all that often!
What’s your favorite sport to play and/or watch (who do you root for?) And/or what’s your workout of choice? Favorite sport to watch is college football. My wife and I both went to Notre Dame so we are big Fighting Irish fans. I love to play tennis.
What’s your favorite restaurant in town for a family dinner? Friends? Soon it will be the Bridge but we like so many restaurants in town: KaWani, The Whelk, Hudson Malone to name a few…
What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you? I play the piano
If you had 24 hours to do whatever you wanted – what would you do? Boat ride to the Hamptons or Nantucket for a night
What’s your drink of choice? Margarita in the summer and Manhattan in the winter
What is the one thing your spouse does that you are eternally grateful for? =) She’s an incredible Mom to our three boys
What is one piece of advice you would pass along to other dads OR what do you wish you could tell your younger self about being a father? Enjoy your time with your children when they are young.I love coaching their youth sports teams and watching them grow and improve
QUICK THIS OR THAT:
At a movie: Candy or Popcorn? Candy
Cook or order in? Cook
Cake or Ice Cream? Ice Cream
Iced Coffee or Hot Coffee? Hot
Beach or Mountains? Beach
Puzzle or Board Game? Puzzle
Wine or a Cocktail (if cocktail, which one?) Margarita
Reading or writing? Reading
Before bed: Social media or book/TV? Book/TV
Watch or play sports? Play
Stay in or go out? Go out
Comedy or Drama? Comedy