Heeling arts
Cristina Losapio, owner and creator of Trail Dog Inc. in Croton-on-Hudson, didn’t grow up with dogs. She and her family had cats. “Later, when…
August 2016
Courting fashion
Marion Bartoli’s love for tennis knows no bounds, but in this case, she needn’t worry about a penalty. The former Wimbledon champ recently collaborated…
What to do when injury strikes
Written by John Connolly Despite names like tennis elbow, swimmer’s shoulder and jumper’s knee, bursitis and tendinitis are conditions that strike average Joes as…
Recreating yourself, strand by strand
Among the many wonders of being human and the one I appreciate most, is our ability to recreate ourselves. We often hear of people…
Going for the gold
In its 46 years, the American Gold Cup has called Tampa, Fla., Moreland Hills, Ohio, and Devon, Pa., home. But, organizers say, none of…
Lemon Zucchini Pesto with Shrimp
When August rolls around, everyone’s so busy squeezing every drop out of summer with vacation, the US Open and other sports that there’s no…
Wine of our fathers
I just returned from the island of Madeira — due west of Casablanca, Morocco, in the Atlantic but claimed by Portugal in 1420 when…
Cuisines intersect at Dere Street
In the 1st century A.D., a 226-mile trail dubbed Dere Street stretched across the landscape of what we know today as Scotland, linking the…
Chic choices
[1] SIT DOWN AND COOL OFF Featured at luxury resorts around the world, the Chaise from Ledge Lounger allows you to lounge in — not…
Cozy cruisin’
Written by Debbi K. and William D. Kickham Azamara Club Cruises offers a Goldilocks moment in cruising – just right for those who want a…
Sentimental journey
Brexit? I’m all for it. I don’t mean Britain exiting Europe, of course. That’s an entirely separate matter, which I won’t get into here….
Made to order
D’Errico Jewelers is like a fine watch whose mechanisms are contained in a transparent case. While many jewelers do on-site repairs and custom-made work,…
Not your mama’s couture
Fashion knows no age. Think Skyler Berman, Suri Cruise, North West and the Beckham brood, who’ve been fashion-forward since their diaper days. Luckily, Hollywood…
An island getaway – at home in Darien
If you’re shopping for a house that offers a permanent vacation, you need go no farther than one of Darien’s largest waterfront properties —…
Nacho Man
Adolfo Cambiaso, Facundo Pieres and Mariano Aguerre may be even better polo players. But no one embodies the romance, the elegance — the machismo,…
Equine emo
Is there any animal that is more anthropomorphic than the horse? For thousands of years, the horse has represented man’s freedom and energy, including…
Sports/wear
The dress, with a number emblazoned on its chest and telltale stripes on its sleeves, immediately calls to mind the classic football jersey. To…
Sleep tight
Sleep is something we never seem to get enough of. Who hasn’t yearned for a day off that includes sleeping in — or a…
Rockin’ out in style
The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester is easy to overlook. Few passersby either walking or driving give it a side-glance. Other than its marquee,…
Me and The Mick
Say you somehow became friends with your childhood idol. Could you ever see him or her as just a buddy, or would you spend…
Inside and outside the lines
By now, you’ve seen the commercials on Cozi TV: The kids are shrieking in the background. But mom lets the stresses of the day…
Rugby on the rise
It’s no coincidence that rugby is reappearing this year in the Olympics after a 92-year absence. The sport, which plays like a cross between…
Up on the roof at the US Open
While tennis fans watch Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic at the US Open, Daniel Zausner will be looking heavenward — and all around. As…
Wedding ways
To paraphrase “The Godfather,” The Ritz-Carlton New York, Westchester in White Plains wants to make bridal couples an offer they can’t refuse: Have your…
Putting on The Ritz
When I was a child, I read a book about a little girl who leaves home only to return moments later with a suitcase…
Stick man
As a two-time Major League Lacrosse MVP and eight-time all-star, Paul Rabil has been called the LeBron James of this trending sport, first played…
Above the barre
At The Mane Barre Studio in North Salem and the Barre at the Green in Guilford, owner/teacher Simone Gell combines her study of ballet…
Always in motion
Ellen Crane, a professional dancer turned photographer, has never let her first love go. A glance through her expansive portfolio finds it filled with…
Disney and China blend cultures in new resort
Just when Western tourists feel they have experienced all the historical sights worth seeing in China, Shanghai comes up with a spectacular attraction that…
Exhaling in the Berkshires
All adulthood is a reaction to childhood and youth. You’re either trying to recapture something you lost or create something you never had. For…
Sleep on it
Many of us plan our summer vacations for months in hopes of a little relaxation. Yet, everyday rest and recovery are the least planned…