“God made man- Tailor made him a gentleman,” words spoken ever so eloquently by Naresh Mansukhani, style consultant and owner of Fairfield Clothiers, the ultimate escape from ordinary clothing for men and women. No one human is the same, therefore, no one garment is to fit an individual as precisely as it would another.  And when in search of an item of clothing that may fit as some may say, “like a glove,” the sartorial brilliance of an expert tailor is ever-so-necessary.

There are three components when shopping for a suit or garment, perfection, convenience, and complacency. Determining which of these components will best compliment your shopping need is the most difficult part. Amongst there components, the that requires the most time, attention, and precision, is that of "custom-made" garments.  Just as every artists’ masterpiece begins with a canvas, so does the work of art prepared by a master tailor.

The inside of a suit is formed from a canvas, and the quality of that canvas is determined by its material and its length. Though a half canvas is dramatically reduced in price, and serves as a strong foundation for an ideal suit jacket, it is a full canvas that will better suit one’s body. The full canvas takes the individual's shape, and is enhanced with every wear. The expression of a garment is where the tailoring art is found, and the expression of a suit is in its jacket.  A master tailor can create an illusion based on the patterns and shapes of the human body.

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From the spotlight to the nightlife, Matt Bongiovi teams up with Connecticut’s powerhouse, Post Road Entertainment, to lunch the next generation of ultra lounge, 84 PARK. Being in the entertainment business for over a decade and working for some of the industry’s giants like House of Blues and Clear Channel, and with the award-winning Elements Steakhouse & Lounge in his home state of New Jersey, Matt Bongiovi takes a leap of faith in Stamford. 203 had the privilege to sit down with Bongiovi to find out about the spot that has Connecticut buzzing.

203: Why Stamford?
Bongiovi: Being from Jersey I didn’t know much about Connecticut, but I came in with an open mind, and the friendliness in Stamford really intrigued me. Once I got to know the Post Road guys and saw their organization, I knew it would be worth the merge. I don’t know if I am jaded being from Jersey, but everyone seems really nice and I knew this would be the perfect spot.

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When Jason Chen came to the United States 23 years ago from Mainland China, his family and friends wished him “Tengda,” which means, “A great future and prosperity” in Mandarin Chinese.

Like most immigrants coming to the Land of Milk and Honey, Jason immediately began chasing his American Dream: developing a restaurant empire.  His story is a classic American tale. Early on, he worked in New Jersey restaurants, starting as a kitchen helper and learning how to cook. Jason learned how to fuse Western dishes, mostly American and French, with Asian cuisines.  He then moved out front as a busboy.  Jason rose quickly through the ranks to become an assistant manager in his uncle’s Asian cuisine restaurant. 

In 1998, Jason was living in Connecticut and working as a manager in a Fairfield Asian restaurant.  In February 1999, Jason opened his first Asian restaurant, Kam Pei, in Stamford, which blended Japanese and Chinese cuisine.  “Over the last ten years traditional Asian food service has changed,” Jason points out.  “My restaurants are different in that they provide modern Asian fusion dishes.”

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