Bacchus comes of age
byIf you’re a lover of wine, there has never been a better time to be alive than right now. When I was just learning…
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Organic wine comes of age
byStory and photography by Doug Paulding Fifteen to 20 years ago, the organic wine industry was in its infancy, driven by crunchy-granola eating…
Sweet and Low
byDaniel Low, general manager and sommelier at Hudson Grille on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains, was one of eight influential somms across the country…
But seriously, folks
byI have a confession to make: I’m a little jealous of the guys at Fortina. In less than one year, owners Christian Petroni, John…
Savez-vous Carcassonne?
bySo where will you take the family on the next vacation? There are vacations such as cruises or Club Med that boast relaxation and…
Fantastic Voyage
byStory and photographs by Andrea Kennedy Cloaked couscous, naughty gnocchi and the flower child of desserts – open your minds and mouths, Greenwich. Progressive…
The house of the spirit
byIn the beautiful and bucolic setting that is Kentucky, where horses and history abound, where people address you as “sir” or “ma’am” and really…
Upper Crust
byTwo words: Chocolate bread. When I was a Westchester neophyte, those words were all it took for me to hightail it to The Kneaded…
Ready to gallop
byAndrew and Kathleen Tow have a passion for wine and a passion for horses. “My wife loves, loves, loves, loves horses,” Andrew says. She…
New rein for Iron Horse
byConverted from the former Pleasantville train station, the Iron Horse Grill is a relaxed, refined charmer providing steady calm amidst the hum of active…
The benefits of wine for mind and body
byWine is a magical, mystical elixir, a panacea that can help shape a lifestyle and promote health. When consumed responsibly and in moderation, wine…
A wine adventure for two
byFebruary. Valentine’s Day. Recognizing your lover with some extra attention, some gifts and some romance for a day. It seems woefully inadequate that in…
The spirit of love
byI hate liquor stores. I can’t help but cringe when I walk into a musty, cramped hovel with a shopkeep stationed behind the register…
North powers up
byGracious and tenacious, a catalyst for culinary domination Inspired and kinetic, Eric Gabrynowicz and Stephen Mancini of Restaurant North have struck that trifecta of…
Better red…
byBy Doug Paulding Picking a wine for the wintry season Some people are creatures of habit. A friend of mine will order a crisp,…
Hittin’ the heights
byPhotographs by Bryan Bedder In the dark of night, the royal blue hue of The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester roof lights up the White Plains skyline…
Crabtree goes to market
byWith hot anticipation, Westchester awaited the opening of RiverMarket Bar & Kitchen in Tarrytown, John Crabtree’s hybrid, high-end eatery and farmers market that’s slated…
Nose-to-tail Holy Grail
byPlump and glistening, a suckling pig makes its way from fire to table. The muscly chef – Italian mane messily tucked behind his ears…
Couture cuisine
byFrench cuisine is the Chanel collection of the food world. Classic. Timeless. At least it should be if done right, and it is at…
Harvest Renaissance
byIt’s a beautiful thing when you find your niche, your respite for self and soul. A shared puzzle piece in Westchester’s pursuit of happiness…