Rosy outlook
byIt’s official: California has come to Westchester in the form of Maple & Rose, a clean, contemporary café just opened on the first floor of the tony Grand Street Lofts building on Mamaroneck Avenue.
FOOD & SPIRITS
A new challenge for vintners – global warming
byI have never found climate change deniers in the world of wine, because they are living it and are seeing it in their daily experiences in the vineyard.
Heart warmer
byWhat’s Cooking columnist Rajni Menon offers her take on the spicy fish curry Meen Molee – Lobster Molee.
Fabulous food from the land of the coconuts
byScarsdale-based chef and artist Rajni Menon joins WAG as its What’s Cooking? columnist with a twist on a traditional chicken curry dish.
No romance like a bromance
byA neo-nostalgic Italian is just the spot for dads who dine.
Cognac’s not-so-rustic cousin
byWAG’s resident Dionysus, Doug Paulding, is just back from southwestern France, where he discovered Armagnac is not Cognac’s rustic cousin but an elegant brandy with a multifaceted flavor and quality all its own.
A toast to the season
byCaledonia Spirits, a Vermont-based craft distillery, offers unique gins ideal for the holiday season.
We all scream for (peppermint) ice cream
byGet ready to deck the halls with balls of Cool Peppermint mochi ice cream.
Loud and proud in Pelham
byMacelleria brings the big city steak experience to Pelham.
J’adore Coco J’Adore
byWho doesn’t love this Mediterranean mishmash in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District?
Coffee break with The Espresso Guys
byThe Espresso Guys offer coffee on wheels for those on the go.
Buying Burgundies without the hassle
byElden Selections, in the heart of Burgundy, makes choosing Burgundies a breeze.
A nutty holiday dessert
byThis Thanksgiving, bring a dessert that everyone can enjoy. They’ll be asking you for the recipe later.
Gastropub delights in Dobbs Ferry
byThe Rare Bit in Dobbs Ferry – “a bit of food, a bit of booze, a bit of fun.”
South of the border, down White Plains way
byFriday called, and it’s bringing tacos and margaritas.
‘Cooking’ up a life that gives back
by“Hamilton” and its lead producer are paying it forward in the spirit of the couple who inspired the blockbuster musical – helping underserved students and families at risk.
A tasty work in progress
byA new Rhinebeck restaurant with a forest in its backyard makes a bid for glory.
Skills that serve
byNavod Jayawardhane, a 16-year-old Wilton High School student, relied on his affinity for electrical engineering to develop a unique Food Pantry Box that serves the community through the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights.
Wine tourism takes off in Spain
bySpain has several established and supported routes throughout the country designed to direct oenophiles into wine regions and to wineries, where they will be enthusiastically welcomed for a tour and tasting and perhaps food.
Chocolate obsession
byKelly Dantas’ new Chocoylatte café offers high quality goodies – along with lunch fare – in a manner that lets you indulge without too much guilt.