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The Stanwich Club in Greenwich is enhancing its offerings with a new short golf course and a renovated kitchen to elevate the member experience. These improvements aim to align the club’s culinary reputation with its acclaimed golf course, which has ranked number one in Connecticut for over two decades. The renovation includes advancements in kitchen technology and a new café, while the short course named ‘the Cauldron’ is designed to provide an efficient play experience for golfers of all skill levels. This transformation solidifies its status as a premier destination for both golf and dining.
Greenwich, Connecticut — The Stanwich Club is enhancing its offerings with a new short golf course and a renovated kitchen aimed at elevating the member experience. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to match the club’s culinary reputation with its exceptional golf course, which has been ranked number one in Connecticut for over twenty years.
The club’s current general manager and chief operating officer, Guy D’Ambrosio, has been spearheading these enhancements for approximately a decade. One of his significant initiatives included the addition of a large outdoor stone patio for dining, which has increased the seating capacity for both lunch and dinner services.
To support this growth in dining capacity, a major redesign of the club’s kitchen was necessary. The revamped kitchen is expected to complement the dining experience that D’Ambrosio aims to provide, aligning it with the club’s prestigious golf reputation. D’Ambrosio emphasized the importance of exceptional dining, event hosting, and overall hospitality in enhancing the club’s appeal.
To lead the kitchen renovation, the club engaged Tom Capobianco, the President and CEO of HAFSCO, who has extensive experience in transforming prestigious clubs. The culinary team is now under the leadership of Executive Chef Cory Chow, who previously worked at high-end establishments such as Thomas Keller’s Per Se and the Nomad Hotel.
The kitchen redesign encountered significant structural challenges, notably the removal of a two-foot-thick wall to improve kitchen flow and efficiency. The newly designed kitchen features a U-shaped chef line, allowing simultaneous handling of à la carte and catering operations. This strategic layout supports advanced culinary technology, including RATIONAL combi ovens, blast chillers, sous-vide equipment, and Jade ranges.
In addition, the design focuses on efficient dishwashing and sanitation areas, positioned for peak hour operations, while addressing ventilation challenges of the club’s historical structure. The upgraded kitchen serves as a hub for member engagement, facilitating unique opportunities such as chef’s tables, tasting menus, and special cocktail events. Staff training has also been prioritized, enabling the culinary team to leverage the new technologies effectively.
The kitchen renovation, which was completed five years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowed the club to reopen smoothly without operational disruptions. The improvements have significantly boosted staff morale, as team members express pride in their new workspace. The transformation is indicative of HAFSCO’s focus on thoughtful design and functional innovation.
Adding to the club’s enhancements, plans for a new “short course” adjacent to the existing 18-hole golf course are underway. This new 21-acre golf course, named “the Cauldron,” is set to be developed on a recently acquired parcel for $7,750,000 and is subject to approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission.
The establishment of the short course aims to reduce congestion on the main course and provide a more efficient play experience for golfers of varying skill levels. The development is expected to increase traffic but will likely have minimal impact on existing conditions. Additionally, the project includes the transformation of a garage on the property into a café with restroom facilities for golfers.
The design of the new course will be managed by the Australian firm Ogilvy Cocking and Mead. As part of the landscaping plan, the project will involve cutting 108 trees while planting 181 new trees, with a focus on protecting existing wetland resources in the area. In this way, the Stanwich Club continues to evolve and enhance its offerings, solidifying its position as a premier destination for both golf and dining.
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