Need a Father’s Day gift? Look no further than local. These great Darien businesses have you covered.
Dads will love these Rhone Slim Fit Commuter Pants.
A bit more tailored than the Classic fit, but not too skinny. From office to golf course to a night out after, they go the distance. Get them at rhone.com (founded by one of Darien’s own!) $138
What better than a good IPA for dad on Father’s Day? Sip of Sunshine, Hazy Rays or Little Sip are just three of the many you’ll find at Learys Liquor Cabinet, 186 Heights Road, 203-655-0508, www.learysliquorcabinet.com/. Got questions? Ask for Scott, the beer guy. (Pricing varies.)
Show dad how much you care with ON Cloudsurfer running shoes. Whether he’s a seasoned runner or casual jogger, the comfort and performance of this innovative shoe will take his runs to new heights. Get it at Darien Running Company, 14 Brook Street, 203-202-7492, www.ridgefieldrunning.com/. $149.99
Delicious …and healthy too, oysters turn up the celebratory dial any day but especially on one devoted to dads. For the best oysters around, check out Ten Twenty Post and their changing mix of six to eight types of oysters each day—1020 Post Road, 203-655-1020, www.tentwentypost.com/ (Pricing varies.)
Yes! Peter Millar makes swim trunks too and they are a dad must-have. The one-of-a-kind, hand-designed prints come with a seven-inch inseam, fine mesh liner and tagless construction—as comfortable as they are good looking. Find them at the Darien Sport Shop, 1127 Post Road, 203-655-2575, www.dariensport.com/ . $100
There’s no spot better than The Compleat Angler to spoil a fly fishing dad. From the Sage Maverick Fly Rod ($675) shown here, and the Galvan Torque Fly Reel ($510), they’ve got the goods, and the knowledgeable staff to steer you right. Find them at 319 Post Road, 203-655-9400, www.compleatangleronline.com/ .
Why not a Callaway Paradym driver for dad? …straight from the 2023 Golf Digest Hot List? …or a custom fitting, swing-lessons in a full-size hitting bay, or any manner of other golf gear? Darien’s Tri-fit Custom Golf has it all at 365 Boston Post Road, 203-202-9640, www.trifitgolf.com/. (Pricing varies.)
If the best way to a dad’s heart is through his stomach, a premiere cut of beef is sure to do the trick. You’ll find a wide variety of highest quality beef and other meats along with all the fixings at Darien Butcher Shop, 13 Grove Street, 203-202-9664, www.darienbutchershop.com/. (Pricing varies.)
At Rudy’s Grooming Club, it’s not just a haircut, it’s an experience. Master barbers provide consultations, precision cuts and a straight razor finish around the edges, along with a scalp massage and hot towel treatment. Gift cards available at Rudy’s, 1077 Boston Post Road, 203-202-9311, www.rudysgroomingclub.com/ (Pricing varies.)
Presenting a great read for dad: The Mosquito Bowl – World War II, marines, a football game on Guadalcanal between 65 guys from two regiments preparing for Okinawa (many of them top players of the time) and how they fared in the battle that followed. Get it at Barrett Bookstore, 5 Corbin Drive, 203-655-2712, www.barrettbookstore.com/. $32.50
