Ireland, rustic and regal
Photographs by Andrea Kennedy. If you’re the type to make a bucket list, standing slack-jawed in the shadow of a medieval castle should…
But seriously, folks
I have a confession to make: I’m a little jealous of the guys at Fortina. In less than one year, owners Christian Petroni, John…
The new old-school
On White Plains’ Central Avenue, a two-story 1940s charmer rises among a proliferation of strip malls and car dealerships. Sundrenched yellow façade and white…
Fantastic Voyage
Story and photographs by Andrea Kennedy Cloaked couscous, naughty gnocchi and the flower child of desserts – open your minds and mouths, Greenwich. Progressive…
Upper Crust
Two words: Chocolate bread. When I was a Westchester neophyte, those words were all it took for me to hightail it to The Kneaded…
New rein for Iron Horse
Converted from the former Pleasantville train station, the Iron Horse Grill is a relaxed, refined charmer providing steady calm amidst the hum of active…
Road shades
With windows down and wind in your hair, nothing complements a hot rod quite like a cool pair of shades. More than a sunny-day…
Alfa (Romeo) male
The breeze of the Pacific swept between her seats as she cruised the California coastline. A 1950s Italian stunner in white and chrome, her…
Galleries, Gardens & Gators
Not every day is Mardi Gras in New Orleans, but in terms of carnal gluttony it sure can be. This year the feast day…
Suit yourself
Our attitudes toward swimsuits can be confounding. With the warning of warm weather, we stress about baring all, then pay top dollar for barely-there…
Re-Inn-vented
It’s day two of Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s latest dining destination, The Inn at Pound Ridge. He takes a seat with me in his chic country…
The spirit of love
I hate liquor stores. I can’t help but cringe when I walk into a musty, cramped hovel with a shopkeep stationed behind the register…
Nine Love Potions
Among the senses, your eyes may deceive you, but the nose never lies. A scent can arise out of nowhere, catch you off guard…
Photo buff
In our last February issue, I wrote of burlesque dancers – those brave and sultry performers, women (and men) who take to the stage…
North powers up
Gracious and tenacious, a catalyst for culinary domination Inspired and kinetic, Eric Gabrynowicz and Stephen Mancini of Restaurant North have struck that trifecta of…
Getting a leg up
The power suit reinvented, again A glance back at the ’80s power suit is enough for a good laugh. Holy shoulder pads: What in…
Mind games
Does Marc Salem have a superpower or a super power? When Mike Wallace took “60 Minutes” to Marc Salem’s Broadway show “Mind Games,” cameras…
Glittering Cocktails
Story and Photograph by Andrea Kennedy Nothing beats the pop of a cork. And when an occasion calls for Champagne, everyone wants in. Something…
Hittin’ the heights
Photographs by Bryan Bedder In the dark of night, the royal blue hue of The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester roof lights up the White Plains skyline…
Looking sharp
All designs and photographs by William Henry. Nothing wrinkles the forehead of a shopper like the bane of buying for the man who has…