The Best Deal in Westport

In this tough economic time, a good value is paramount. I asked my fellow Westporters what they thought the best deal in Westport is. Here are their answers. (Thanks Mary Hoffman for the idea!)

Jamie Camche - The best deal in Westport is buying a home through Linda Skolnick. You get a tin of "FREE BROWNIES"

Julie Migliaccio (owner of Evolution Fitness)- Simple, in these tough economic times a class at evolution sports and fitness will get you fit and the reality is that only those who are in shape will be able to handle the stress

Andrew Nevas- The library. It's got books, magazines, newspapers, movies, speakers, activities for the kids - and it's all free!

Mary Hoffman - Catering Chicken Marsala (no garlic) from the Sherwood Diner

Janet Samuels – A French Manicure by Mila (Nails by Mila 454-5755) that lasts 2 full weeks

Martha Ellinwood - the Staples “Players” productions – are the best deal in town for entertainment!

Bonnie Adler- the deal you get when you stop running around and stay home and appreciate what you already have *with a Robek’s drink at your side)Ceila Campbell Mohn - is winter walks at Compo beach!

Neil Becker – My house (yes…it is available for rent!)

Tom Greenwald - Walking the dogs at the beach? Last I checked it's free.

Randi Lehrman- Cooking every night and cleaning your own house (ok I am lying about cleaning the house! ) so that you can pool your resources for " upkeep Wednesdays".

Allyson Juvilier - Free therapy from Randi!

Richard Fogel (Dr. Grout) - to appreciate the value of your family,friends,and a great community where everyone is accepted.

Larry Bartimer- Big tasty hot dog, soda and free refill-$1.50 at Costco

Randi Kessler- Seeing a "Bruce" concert on a warm summer night at Bobby Q's (with lots of Steaz), school plays, Westport Country Playhouse, Longshore, Levitt Pavilion, hidden "Antique Roadshow" finds at tag sales (only kidding) and the best deal in Westport is laughter and good times with family and friends.....Priceless!

Nancy Marshall - A COLONIC. It takes less than an hour to lose a few pounds, flatten your stomach.....Ready for the New Year!

Tracey Lev - The Westport schools. They are free, they provide a quality education Staples was ranked # 1 in Ct)… and best of all they keep our kids for the entire day!!!

Joyce Backman - The best deal is World Champion Taekwondo in Fairfield/Westport. For one fee you can attend as many classes as you want, you get to wear a baggy "uniform" (no need to purchase work out clothing) and you are so busy trying to do the kicks and punches correctly that you don't even realize that you are working out.

Jill Halper - Same day delivered flowers from Primrose (free delivery if you mention Linda), Rafaella the tailor (she's great) kids size Carvel cone (for adults), and of course nonstop laughs with my friends (that's totally free!)

Cathy Holligan – the micro peace sign necklace at JL Rocks

Cindy Levi - The free coffee at Mitchells

Michael Lubell - Houses, Mortgages-STOP BOTTOM FISHING…We’re still an hour from NYC- WHAT A TIME TO BUY!!!, Golf at Longshore- what a steal, Trader Joe’s – Reasonable price; Happy Helpers, Border Grill and the Falafel Inn.

Tracy Boyce – A hamburger, fries at Calise's ( don't know the price but definitely a deal) and the three pack of bread at Stop N Shop.

Jeanne Burris - the phenomenal quality and service our family gets from Margaret, Joe and Diana at the Optical Shop of Westport and Andrea Itin and her husband at Mirabelle Cheese shop, both tucked away in a cute little corner at the top of Main Street. Sometimes, you really DO get what you pay for!

Karen Wingate - Fantastic mark-downs at lululemon ... everyone needs to exercise through these stressful times - and you might as well look good and feel good working out in a luxury brand product! Way cool place to hang. And free yoga classes in the store every Sunday morning from 11:00 - 12:00 before the store opens .. taught by the most experienced teachers around Westport

Pete Agnes - Call your garbage collection guy and have him reverse the "fuel surcharge" they imposed mid 2008 (they whined, but said they couldn't afford to lose our business). Dump AT&T and go with the optimum phone from Cablevision. When we called to ask us how much it would cost they told us that because of our package, they could give us a new package PLUS the phone and it would cost less - this seems like bad business to me, but who am I to argue! Make sure you "plow guy" is "on market" our old guy was charging $110 for the driveway and shovelling the side walk, the new guy does it all for $60!

Clair Mason - The Fitness and Tennis Club in Norwalk – it’s like “home from home” - It’s the friendliest club in town with the best members.The babysitting is the hottest deal in town with it’s own schedule of activities in a very homely setting – the kids are asking their parents to play tennis and work out everyday!

Nadja Streiter - the priceless, but free parenting advice I've gotten from my good friends. You know who you are!

Nancy Landauer - A walk in Winslow Park ALONE with my dog - talk about cheap therapy!