Relocating to Stamford CT in a few months. Any suggestions on the area- food, nice places to explore on weekends, etc? Also looking for an apartment (1br/studio, max base rent ~1,500) if anyone has rented there!

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I hear they're closing the Stamford branch and merging with Scranton.

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Lol you’re not going to find anything like that here for that cheap. Unless it’s a shady area/extremely small studio

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Sometimes you just have to pay more to live in a world class city like Stamford, Connecticut

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For a nice 1 bedroom it may around 2k. Be sure to check out elm street diner! I lived in Norwalk for a year which is close by and the area is really nice. Downtown Stamford has a bunch of fun places.

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Lol you think this is Facebook?

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Lol yes?

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Harbor Point is my fave. Love going there to relax by the water. They also have a few good restaurants

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