Nature’s art gallery
byIt is a wonder that one cannot impart to others.” – Ho Chi Minh “To form this wonder, nature only uses stone and water…
November 2016
Celebrating the arts
Where philanthropy’s always in fashion
by“You don’t know how many times I’ve covered this face with kisses,” Avril Graham said teasingly as WAG recently presented her with a copy…
After Hemingway
byWritten by Seymour Topping When Fidel Castro recently celebrated his 90th birthday, the frail Cuban leader sat in what seemed to be a specially…
Viking conquests
byHow can three generations of relatives make the most of a European vacation? A Viking River Cruise. As its ads on PBS’ “Masterpiece” explain,…
Art amid the palms
byMay I come clean? I love Miami. There are many reasons for this, some more shallow than others, but what really pasos my doble…
A new Hole in the Wall Gang
by“Fondita” means “hole in the wall,” and that’s what the building on the corner of Center Avenue in Mamaroneck was — a takeout place…
Suburban sophistication
byJordan Hall 10803, one of Pelham’s newest eateries, is likely to catch your eye as you walk down the village’s Fifth Avenue, with greenery…
The art of Champagne
byWith the holidays just around the corner, wineries that produce sparkling wines are getting busy. Decades ago the Champagne region did an amazing job…
Pumpkin Spice Popovers
byNow that fall has arrived, what better way to warm up on a chilly day than with pumpkin spice popovers? While few restaurants make…
Healing, an art and a science
byWritten by Janet T. Langham Some people believe that healing is an art. Others assert it is a science. I prefer to think of healing…
Wish List
byPRESENTS MOST PLAYFUL The creations of designer Jonathan Adler have graced WAG’s pages before. And his stylishly whimsical selections, available at namesake boutiques in…
Sculpting a new look
byAs I have maintained, your hair can be your best accessory and also a natural material for artistic expression. We don’t always think of…
Dance fever
byWith the continued rise of high intensity exercise, fitness has become an activity in which the phrase “the harder, the better” is the norm….