A short list of our favorite places to go for dinner near Vela, with some of the best food in downtown Stamford.

A curated round up of our favorite locally owned spots with great vibes and even better coffee, right in the heart of downtown Stamford.

The most efficient way to get from Stamford to NYC is on the Metro North. If driving, your best bet is to hop on I-95 and I-278 to FDR.

Vela is an 11-minute walk down Washington Blvd to the Stamford Amtrak/Metro North station - you can be at Grand Central in an hour.

Living at Vela puts you right in the heart of downtown, with easy access to restaurants, parks, performing arts events, and so much more.