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Good morning Stamford! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which new restaurant is taking over Quartiere's Bank Street space?
  • How a Stamford synagogue turned a France tour into living Jewish history
  • What Revolut's new U.S. bank could mean for Stamford jobs

Also on today's calendar: September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Italian Restaurant In Stamford Closes After 5 Years In Business (patch.com) — A well-known Italian spot, Quartiere on Bank Street, has closed after five years, but its team has already opened KIN Social in Harbor Point and a Peruvian favorite, Fiesta On Main, plans to move into the Bank Street space soon. The change follows the recent closure of Fortina Pizza's Harbor Point location, signaling a notable reshuffling in Stamford's dining scene that regulars will notice.
   

• Stamford's Cong. Agudath Sholom Takes Jewish Heritage Trip to France (jewishlink.news) — Members of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford joined Rabbi Daniel Cohen for an August Jewish heritage trip across France, exploring sites from Rashi's hometown to Normandy's World War II cemeteries. Participants reflected on Jewish resilience, vibrant contemporary French Jewish life, and how to carry their heritage forward, and the shul is already planning next year's journey to Prague, Budapest, and Vienna.
   

• Revolut Gains Conditional U.S. National Bank Charter Approval (nftplazas.com) — Revolut has won conditional federal approval to launch a U.S. national bank that would be headquartered in Stamford, potentially bringing about 160 jobs and $95 million in capital to the city. The digital-first fintech still needs FDIC and Federal Reserve sign-offs, but is aiming to roll out full banking services, from checking accounts to credit cards, by 2027.
   

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