While the city has no shortage of outstanding Latin cuisine (Rayuela, on the Lower East Side, is my favorite!), we have discovered an unsuspecting local alternative, right here in SoWestchester. Don’t let the less-than-glamorous address deceive you. Street Parking is easy to find and , once inside, Cinega Restaurant is surprisingly sleek, stylish and surprisingly [...]
On a recent day trip to Rhinebeck (more to come on that in a future feature), my family and I discovered a place genuinely like no other, a store so utterly unique and impressive, I find it challenging to describe. To call Oliver Kita Fine Chocolates “a store” feels sorely inadequate. I would not even [...]
Did someone say “daily cheese tasting?”. That is exactly what is going on, in Bronxville’s, Dobbs and Bishop Fine Cheeses. Decadent? Yes! Life changing too. I love cheese. . . crumbly Stiltons, creamy cheddars filled with cranberries, onions or chives. Who doesn’t love cheese? But I find I typically stick to only the cheeses [...]
Have you ever longed to give a perfectly spot-on, genuinely personal gift to someone very special to you? If so, I have found a truly extraordinary website for just such an occasion. “Mixing contemporary and vintage objects and textiles,” renown fine artist, Cynthia Newman, of Larchmont, creates poignantly personalized heirlooms for life’s most significant milestones.Browsing [...]
Though I am not a hard-core shopper, I have been known to enjoy window shopping here and there. That is exactly how No Stone Unturned caught my eye. Walking briskly by one day, on the way to my office, a simple small faux sapling, in a store window, caught my eye. From this delicate baby [...]
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I love to hear about the unique and special places that bring utmost joy to the collective soul of an entire family. Perhaps it is a restaurant, where you celebrate life’s milestones. Perhaps it is a vacation spot where you have spent carefree time together every year. My immediate little family unit share a love [...]
Though I am not a hard-core shopper, I have been known to enjoy window shopping here and there. That is exactly how No Stone Unturned caught my eye. Walking briskly by one day, on the way to my office, a simple small faux sapling, in a store window, caught my eye. From this delicate baby [...]
In case you hadn’t noticed, Southern Westchester’s Mamaroneck, NY is becoming quite a hot spot for foodies. If you enjoy preparing feasts centered around fresh seafood, you will be very happy to discover The Smokehouse. Unlike most of the foodie destinations in Mamaroneck, this gem is a bit off the beaten path, but absolutely worth [...]
While the city has no shortage of outstanding Latin cuisine (Rayuela, on the Lower East Side, is my favorite!), we have discovered an unsuspecting local alternative, right here in SoWestchester. Don’t let the less-than-glamorous address deceive you. Street Parking is easy to find and , once inside, Cinega Restaurant is surprisingly sleek, stylish and surprisingly [...]
If you are contemplating a renovation of any sort, or just looking to organize your storage space, you will be tremendously inspired by the countless sleek and practical solutions you will find at TransForm in New Rochelle. Check out their fabulous website at the below link. Better yet, call Nancy Silvestri to start your custom [...]
If ever you need an appliance serviced at your home, these are the guys to call. Located in Yonkers, Westchester Appliance services any appliance, anywhere in Westchester County for major brands including Sub-Zero, Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, and others. Whenever I call, they are in my home, addressing the problem within 24 hours or less. They [...]
I love to hear about the unique and special places that bring utmost joy to the collective soul of an entire family. Perhaps it is a restaurant, where you celebrate life’s milestones. Perhaps it is a vacation spot where you have spent carefree time together every year. My immediate little family unit share a love [...]
On a recent day trip to Rhinebeck (more to come on that in a future feature), my family and I discovered a place genuinely like no other, a store so utterly unique and impressive, I find it challenging to describe. To call Oliver Kita Fine Chocolates “a store” feels sorely inadequate. I would not even [...]
Having grown up in New England, I miss the quick and easy access to the beaches there. When we first moved to southern Westchester, I was thrilled with our close proximity to New York City, and completely enamored with our friendly neighbors and the tranquil leafy streets of our new home. Only two things were [...]
One of my absolute favorite outdoor spaces in all of Westchester County is the Rockefeller State Park Preserve in the Sleepy Hollow/Pocantico Hills area. This gorgeous and serene state park preserve is so extensive, I have listed the various sections below. Each one is a treasure! Truly.
Recently, I had the opportunity to work with a smart client who was making an offer on a remarkably grand home in the Bronxville area. This house is exceptional and full of character. No doubt, it will make an elegant home, but it needs a boatload of work first. There are plumbing issues, electrical issues, [...]
If you are considering actually moving to, or within, Southern Westchester this spring or summer, then you will need the expertise of a knowledgeable real estate attorney. As a full-time licensed real estate agent, who helps families and individuals sell and buy homes, I have enjoyed truly enjoyed working with Jennifer Krucher of Cassin and [...]
