Culinary Capital Rising - As the city’s international food community continues its meteoric ascent, suddenly, Stamford’s got soul. Defined by its rise as a legitimate city in every sense of the word, Stamford is now a big league contender as a corporate hub. As its financial g-force continues to soar, so does the city’s eclectic food scene, contributing to a growing and, I dare say, recovering economy. What we do know is, in good times and in bad, dining out is the number one recreational activity in the US - and this New York suburb is a prime example of that stat.