Johnny be good
byTwo-year-old Johnny is a low-maintenance, easygoing kind of guy.
July 2017
Exploring hospitality
The ripeness of the older woman
byIn a world where women are still treated like commodities, older women are seen as past the sell-by date. But what appears to be the end for them may only be the beginning.
Baking a sensory experience at Wave Hill Breads
byTo find Wave Hill Breads, just follow your nose – and your taste.
China’s shadow play
byOnce banned under the Communists, the beloved folk art form of shadow puppetry has enjoyed a resurgence in China.
Hot and spicy
byDetermination and a passion for cooking took Barbara Lynch, owner of the influential Barbara Lynch Gruppo, beyond South Boston. But she’s still a Southie at heart.
Ron Gallo’s more than a match for the heat in the kitchen
byRon Gallo, chef de cuisine at The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges, seeks to replicate the hospitality of the big Italian family dinners of his childhood.
NovelTeas, a clever pour
byFancy a cup of “War and Peach”? New Canaan native Johnny Pujol is the founder of NovelTeas, which features clever wordplay and world-class tea blends.
Katharine the Great
byKatharine Hepburn’s spirit permeates her hometown of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, in memories, tributes and a graceful arts center.
An Old Saybrook welcome
byAt the Saybrook Point Inn Marina & Spa in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, the vacation experience transcends the traditional amenities.
Extending hospitality through Connecticut
byThe Delamar West Hartford is set to join the 10 other hotels in the Greenwich Hospitality Group.
Pink Olive whimsy
byThose in search of paper goods and gifts with artistry – and attitude – head to Pink Olive in Cold Spring.
A place to ‘Savor’ at The Westchester
byThe Westchester’s food court gets a classy update.
Sweet sounds by Matthew Sweet
byMatthew Sweet, who appears at the Tarrytown Music Hall in September, has released his first studio album in six years, “Tomorrow Forever.”
Where great dining meets great viewing
byForget the Hamptons, the Cape and the Jersey Shore, Jena Butterfield says. Summer at a Westchester or Fairfield waterfront eatery doesn’t get any better.
Bona Bona: an ice cream biz that was ‘mint’ to be
byNearing its second year anniversary, the creator of this delicious Larchmont-based treat announces plans for expansion.
Connor McGinn plates a bridge between food and table
byIf plates could have feng shui, his would be models of perfect harmony.
Dining rooms for the modern age
byAs the pendulum is now swinging back, separate dining rooms are again gaining favor.
Selling homes to the rich and famous
bySally Siano is one of the leading Realtors in the Westchester-Fairfield area, known for her love of classic, beautifully built and exquisitely appointed homes and estates, along with her uncanny ability to match clients with properties, sometimes on the first visit.
What’s for dinner? Melissa Clark has the answer
byJust cook one more night a week. That’s the mission food writer Melissa Clark has for her readers.
A place for splendid country entertaining
byA house that conjures both lazy summer days and, perhaps, a country barn wedding?