A bouquet of artists signals ArtsWestchester’s 50th
byIn celebrating its 50th anniversary, ArtsWestchester is celebrating the foot soldiers. “The artists work in the trenches,” says Janet T. Langsam, CEO of New…
MAY 2015
Passion flowers
Heanue and Nice’s father-daughter business
byPhotographs and story by Colleen Wilson. There is a dusty and windy road in Garrison that eventually leads to the Hudson River, and…
Nadine Hokayem’s holistic approach
byWhen prospective patients visit Nadine Hokayem’s naturopathic clinic, Medicine by Nature, most likely they’ve come there for one reason. “Usually the first couple sentences…
The days of wine (Rosé) and roses
bySeveral years ago, I was asked to pick some wines for a New Year’s celebration. I picked out some delicious dinner wines and a…
Rye House: It’s whiskey and go-go
byPhotographs by Steven Newman. Just as in the Man Bites Dog aphorism, when a suburban restaurant does well and makes a play for…
Lemon baked ziti with pancetta and shredded chicken
byRecipe by Jackie Ruby. Photographs by Michaela Zalko. I may be WAG’s Saucy Realtor, but this is one time I say, no tomatoes. Bring…
South Florida’s blooming wetlands
byBeige sand. Beige seashells. Beige buildings. Beige shorts on shockingly bare legs. Only one season: It’s called beige. The beigeness of Florida can be…
The Luxury Education Foundation’s (LEF) 10th anniversary
byFrom Lalique to Louis Vuitton, Van Cleef & Arpels to Ferragamo, the world’s leading luxury brands share more than just a dedication to craftsmanship…
Chic choices
bySEASONAL STYLE, DRESSED UP OR DOWN Photograph courtesy AprilMarin AprilMarin, the Armonk-based fashion company led by April Bukofser and Marin Milio, is welcoming spring…
St. Regis New York in Manhattan’s complimentary car service
byLots of hotels offer guests complimentary car service. But at the luxurious St. Regis New York in Manhattan, the experience is giving a whole…
A decade of dance with Marissa Salemi-Giacobbe
byMarissa Salemi-Giacobbe, owner of the Breaking Ground Dance Center, guides the dancers in its Petite Company. Photographs by Danielle Brody. On a recent…
Stella McCartney’s spring fling lingerie
byPhotographs courtesy Neiman Marcus Westchester. Embrace your femininity with “Stella” — Stella McCartney’s spring/summer lingerie collection, featuring silks, metallic prints, lace accents and…
Cristina Ottaviano at Mary Jane Denzer
byIf central casting’s ever looking for a new fairy-tale princess, it need look no further than budding fashion designer Cristina Ottaviano, whose warmth and…
Patti LuPone – perennial star
byFor Patti LuPone – who won a Tony and a host of other awards for her portrayal of for her portrayal of Madame Rose…
The White Garden in South Salem
byPhotographs by Mary Jasch. The White Garden in South Salem — widely acknowledged to be one of the finest private gardens in the…
Nicolle Wallace writes about her “views”
byWhen it comes to “views” Nicolle Wallace has had many. From the West Wing of the White House as President George W. Bush’s communications…
Neil Bieff ‘s new collection
byOn a rainy afternoon, WAG catches up with designer Neil Bieff during a visit to Mary Jane Denzer’s store next to The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester…
Katie Fong’s new Greenwich store
byWAG last met with Katie Fong in January to discuss the Greenwich native’s eponymous brand, which she launched in 2013. Now we catch up…
Croton-on-Hudson’s “LIGHTSCAPES” nighttime light-show
byPhotographs by Tom Nycz. Courtesy of Historic Hudson Valley. Nestled in Croton-on-Hudson is an illuminated world of enchantment making its second annual appearance….
Nicole Ashey’s design career blooms, again
byPhotographs by Bob Rozycki. As vibrant as the motif on one of her new venture’s pillows, Hudson Valley interior designer Nicole Ashey’s career…