Johnny be good
Two-year-old Johnny is a low-maintenance, easygoing kind of guy.
July 2017
The ripeness of the older woman
In 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
To find Wave Hill Breads, just follow your nose – and your taste.
China’s shadow play
Once banned under the Communists, the beloved folk art form of shadow puppetry has enjoyed a resurgence in China.
Hot and spicy
Determination 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
Ron 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
Fancy 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
Katharine Hepburn’s spirit permeates her hometown of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, in memories, tributes and a graceful arts center.
An Old Saybrook welcome
At the Saybrook Point Inn Marina & Spa in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, the vacation experience transcends the traditional amenities.
Extending hospitality through Connecticut
The Delamar West Hartford is set to join the 10 other hotels in the Greenwich Hospitality Group.
Pink Olive whimsy
Those 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
The Westchester’s food court gets a classy update.
Sweet sounds by Matthew Sweet
Matthew 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
Forget 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
Nearing 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
If plates could have feng shui, his would be models of perfect harmony.
Dining rooms for the modern age
As the pendulum is now swinging back, separate dining rooms are again gaining favor.
Selling homes to the rich and famous
Sally 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
Just cook one more night a week. That’s the mission food writer Melissa Clark has for her readers.
A place for splendid country entertaining
A house that conjures both lazy summer days and, perhaps, a country barn wedding?
Dina Mackney’s jewelry catches the eye
The designer creates a line of vividly colored pieces that emphasize the beauty of the natural stone.
Marc Cain opens in The Westchester
The luxury European brand synonymous with sophisticated spunk offers eclectic designs for the free-spirited woman.
Carbonara wars – France versus Italy
The Italians take food – especially carbonara – very seriously.
The big four – Tokyo’s finest hotels
No one does hospitality quite like the polite Japanese. And no one does Japanese hospitality quite like Tokyo’s big four hotels, says our Wanderer Jeremy Wayne.
Checking in with hotel fixer Anthony Melchiorri
Anthony Melchiorri of the Travel Channel’s “Hotel Impossible” has great insider hotel tips.
Hangin’ in Penang
Once considered the Pearl of the Orient, the Malaysian island of Penang remains a gem of architectural, cultural and ethnic diversity.
A new kind of double feature at iPic Theater
The new City Perch restaurant and iPic Theater in Dobbs Ferry offer visitors more than just a movie.
Confessions of the far-grazing foodie
You say potatoes (from Stew Leonard’s), but our intrepid food shopper Jena Butterfield says potatoes (from Trader Joe’s) as she ranges far and wide to complete her grocery list.
Rothschild vintages that are truly ‘Légende’-ary
Diane Flamand has a wonderful job: She is employed by the Rothschild wine family currently in their sixth generation of ownership of Lafite-Rothschild.
Asparagus soup for summer savoring
Saucy Realtor Jacqueline Ruby makes a summer asparagus soup.
Flat-out flair from Ethan Abramson
The innovative Flat Bowl and the sleek Steel Forest collection mark the latest work from Ethan Abramson.
Ousia brings Greek essence to the West Side
Great food, service and décor are the “essence” of the latest offering from The Livanos Restaurant Group.
Yamini Lal’s world of flavors
We check back in with the Fairfield County blogger to find out what she’s been doing – and eating – since we last spoke.
Adding dimension to your haircut
WAG stylist Brian Toohey adds dimension to a young client’s hair.
Reaching new heights with aerial yoga
WAG’s Danielle Renda visits Soul Flyte in Nyack for an evening of stretches and meditation.
‘French-fries’ without the guilt
Fitness guru Giovanni Roselli explores a common food vice sabotaging weight loss and health — French fries.
July’s local happenings
A monthly calendar of the art exhibitions, concerts and discussions being held in Westchester and Fairfield counties.