Fighting menopausal flab
byStory by Jacqui Justice One of the most common issues my patients seek help with is menopause-related weight gain. All evidence has long pointed…
MARCH 2016
Celebrating design
A design for exercise
byIn December 1873, Edward Stanley, the Earl of Derby, observed that “Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or…
In the zone at ZoneManhattan
byAs WAG arrives at the ZoneManhattan facility in the Bronx, the staff is busy at work, finishing up the day’s meal service and preparing…
Weighing in on diets
bySince the 1960s, Weight Watchers has aimed to prove that dieting doesn’t have to be impossible, and the word “diet” doesn’t have to mean…
A design for working with autism
byIn the heart of White Plains’ pink brick and stone financial district lies a most unusual doll shop. The cozy pastel-colored 750-square-foot space sells…
Red wine linguine
byWell this is something out of the ordinary. I always wanted to try this recipe. Had the girls over, and they went crazy for…
All wineries big and boutique
byWhen I was a kid, my parents and my considerably older siblings would drink gallon-size bottles of Gallo or Almaden or Inglenook on ski…
Noir, a Stamford newcomer
byNoir is a French restaurant that knows how to let loose. It’s a self-proclaimed “bistronomie” — a blend of “bistro” and “gastronomy,” offering a…
“Tower Music” set for release
bySome people look at the Eiffel Tower and see a magnificent piece of architecture rising above Paris. Others say it’s a place for romance….
The Dessertist comes to Croton
byIt’s one thing to enjoy desserts. It’s another to step into a baker’s world. At The Dessertist, one of Croton-on-Hudson’s newest storefronts, customers are…
Cherry blossoms jubilee: D.C. hotels get makeovers
byThis spring, a crop of new — or newly renovated hotels — all of them with exceptional design, will make the city more inviting…
Chic choices
byIN A MOST DRAMATIC LIGHT [1] Ethan Allen, the Danbury-based furniture and home fashion company, has its finger on the pulse of chic lighting…
Christian Louboutin’s spring fling
byWhen a woman sees the signature shiny, red-lacquered outsole, she knows it’s a Christian Louboutin. And that name has been synonymous with luxury since…
Dress-ing for the season at Neiman Marcus
byDresses, dresses and more dresses. As women, we can simply never have enough. With spring approaching, dresses are certainly at the forefront of fashion….
Joan Lunden savors her life at home
byWhen we think of Joan Lunden, we no doubt think of her as the longtime host of “Good Morning America” — the longest-running host…
Bard College’s ribbon of steel
bySometimes a turn on a road not previously taken can lead to amazing sights. And so it is on the north side of Bard…
Luxe home goods for the bargain hunter
byIt’s a common conundrum that most of us design lovers can relate to: We want great “bones,” textures, patterns and accessories but not the hefty price…
Classic meets 21st-century design at Charlotte Barnes
byContemporary meets traditional. Modern meets classic. Old World meets New Age. This is Charlotte Barnes’ approach to interior design. “I feel like you should…
A Muse for interiors
byLauren Muse came to interior design in a most natural fashion. “My husband and I, in our late 20s, starting buying and fixing up…
Deane Inc. is cooking
byThe family-owned and -operated design firm Deane Inc. has been serving Fairfield and Westchester counties since 1961. Now, more than a half-century later, the…