After a couple of months, there are quite a few items in the mega-store to be excited about. Others are not so great and a few are bit perplexing.

Smoked fish – This is a welcome addition to the area. Prior to Fairway there was little choice in novey and the herring options were non-existent. With a half a dozen choices of differing smoked salmons, white fishes, white fish salad and smoked herring in cream sauce, this is my new go-to place.

Bagels – these are made throughout the day and are a perfect companion to the smoked fish.

Fresh fish – Most of it is fresh while other choices look like they should be retired.When you find a good-looker, grab it, but be picky about some of the others.

Butcher – As much as the meats look great, the flavor has been disappointing. I love the deep rich flavor of meats, while those I have sampled at Fairway have been mild in flavor. The filets have been a disappointment to everyone who has tried.

Deli – Fairway carries an enormous selection of meats and salads. Prices are in line with other groceries. The item that bugs me the most is their pricing policy. A lot of items are priced per quarter pound. Why? It gives a false sense of price, and this is a bad practice. A spanish ham will have $8 as the price but that is per quarter pound sitting next to a Boar’s Head that is also priced at $8, but for a full pound. Why not be transparent?

There are tons of cheese, oils, bulk foods, pastas, pickled vegetables, organics, plus all of the items in rows and rows of shelves. Most prices are a little high for the area, but worth the one-stop convenience.

What I like about Colony Grill are very straightforward. They know who they are, do not try to be something else and they serve a great pie.

My favorite is the hot oil, and adding a few extras is a really fun way to make great flavors even better. The cheese and sauce are very pedestrian, so add the hot oil, pepperoni, sausage and sweet peppers.

The concept of the pie is simple. Spread the dough into a rimmed pan, add sauce, cheese and topping and bake. The result is a pie with no outer crust, with the sauce and toppings going to the edges. After cooling, carefully grab a slice and enjoy. I really liked the dough, which was thin, crispy and was a great way to start the pie.

The pepperoni on each of my visits was flavorful with just a touch of heat, the sausage was flavorful with a touch of heat, nicely seasoned, and I liked the sweet peppers, but the meatballs were not in the same class, just some tossed ground meat.

Overall his is a great pie, not a true Connecticut apizza, more a well-done bar pie. Grab a few beers, enjoy the ballgame and have fun with your buddies.

Riviera Maya is located in Stamford and a quick look through the menu indicates a fairly traditional Mexican fare.

Start your meal with a plate of nachos or a combination platter and then move to a salad that may include avocado or chicken. Quesadillas are also available and include a vegetarian option. Then the fun begins with a combination platter or go straight to fajitas, chilies rellenos, taquitos, enchiladas or burritos.

I am looking forward to trying Riviera Maya.