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Jeanne Muchnick

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Jeanne Muchnick, Daily Voice Deputy Editor, Content, has covered everything from baby advice for Parents Magazine to travel finds for The Rough Guides to human interest features for The New York Times to lifestyle insights for prevention.com. She has been a Senior Editor at top national women's magazines including Woman's World and Woman's Day and was instrumental in the launch of Gannett's InTown, Rockland and Putnam magazines. She is also the author of Dinner for Busy Moms, a 2010 Mom's Award winner. Among her favorite things to write about: Her neighbors and surrounding communities. So email her and fill her in on what's happening near you. And, follow her on Instagram @dailyvoicefeatures.

Jeanne was formerly a deputy editor at Daily Voice.

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Business

Ossining's Sing Sing Kill Brewery Is All About Water, Not Murder "It's water, not murder" is the unofficial tagline of the soon-to-be-opened Sing Sing Kill Brewery (SSKB). The new Ossining business -- set to start pouring its beers later this month -- is all about paying homage -- and celebrating — local history. Hence, the name -- and nod to the past. The Village of Sing Sing was established years before its most famous institution was built explained Eric Gearity, the brewery's head of operations. “Naming ourselves Sing Sing Kill Brewery is about embracing our local heritage," he said. "Sing Sing Prison is part of our community. …

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/03/2018

Lifestyle

Port Jervis Native Taps Into Craft Beer Movement Matt Curtin has been homebrewing for more than 20 years. Now, the Port Jervis native is about to take the plunge with his own place. Curtin is a partner -- and head brewer - in the soon-to-be-opened Sing Sing Kill Brewery (SSKB) in Ossining. The new business -- set to start pouring its beers sometime later this month -- is all about paying homage -- and celebrating—local history. Hence, the name -- and reference to the famous prison. “Naming ourselves Sing Sing Kill Brewery is about embracing our local heritage," explained Eric Gearity, Head of Operations. "Sing Sing Prison is …

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/03/2018

Events

Pleasantville's Jacob Burns Shows 'The Post' In Limited Release Anxious to see the Golden Globe-nominated film "The Post," starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep? The movie's limited release starts Friday, Jan. 5 at The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) in Pleasantville. The movie, directed by Steven Spielberg, a JBFC Board Member, was filmed in White Plains and at SUNY Purchase, among other venues, and is based on true events about a cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents and pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Spielberg, in fact, recently attended a private…

by Daily Voice

01/03/2018

Lifestyle

Cocoa Creations: 9 Bergen Winter-Warming Hot Chocolates BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Anything hot sounds good just about now. Make it chocolate and you almost forget the mind-numbing cold. What follows is a sampling of where to go for "a hug in a mug" -- hot chocolate delights that warm frosty fingers and toes. Cafe Angelique, Tenafly: This creamy, must-drink number is made with Italian chocolate melted down from big chunks, then freeze-dried, so there's no bitterness. A touch of sugar, some steamed milk and voilà: Perfection in a cup. Try the original version or tempt your taste buds with peppermint, S'mores and/or raspberry. Cool Beans,…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/03/2018

Business

Greenwich Businessman Is 'On A Roll' With New Ice Cream Franchise GREENWICH, Conn. -- A Greenwich businessman is behind the new rolled ice cream trend. Brett Wien is the franchise owner of Sweet Charlie's, which will open its first Westchester, N.Y. location in Mamaroneck later this month. The franchise combines the art of making Thai inspired ice cream rolls with modern American showmanship to create a one of a kind experience for all ages. All ice cream and/or frozen yogurt is made to order on a super cold surface that is below 20 degrees. "The best part is… it tastes delicious!" said CFO and Co-Founder Steven Billing. Ingredients are fr…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/02/2018

Business

New Ice Cream Sensation 'Rolls' Into Mamaroneck Rolled ice cream is coming to Mamaroneck with the opening of the first Sweet Charlie's in the area. According to CFO and Co-Founder Steven Billig, the new shop, at 362 Mamaroneck Avenue, should be ready for business in early January. It is owned by Greenwich, Conn. resident Brett Wien. The franchise combines the art of making Thai inspired ice cream rolls with modern American showmanship to create a one of a kind experience for all ages. All ice cream and/or frozen yogurt is made to order on a super cold surface that is below 20 degrees. "The best part is… it tastes delicious!"…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/02/2018

Lifestyle

Closter Girl Competes In Kids Baking Show On Food Network CLOSTER, N.J. -- Talk about a "sweet" gig: 13-year-old Linsey Lam will appear on The Food Network's "Kids Baking Championship" Monday, Jan. 1 at 9 p.m. on The Food Network. Lam, a Closter resident, is one of 12 contestants -- ranging in age from 10 to 13 -- competing in decadent dessert challenges designed to find the most impressive and creative kid baker in the country. Over the course of 10 episodes, she and her other kid baking contestants will tackle new confectionary challenges, from sweet dessert pizzas using traditional savory pizza toppings to out-of-this-worl…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/01/2018

Lifestyle

Where To Eat Next: Westchester Foodies Share Their Top Picks If you're a foodie, you often count your year in terms of where you ate -- and what you tasted. Which is why we went to the experts -- local food bloggers and Instagrammers who eat out for a living. What follows are their top picks of 2017 as well as where they're looking forward to sampling in 2018. Caitlin Duggan, Westchester_Carbdashian 2017 Faves 808 Social, Scarsdale: This was my biggest find in 2017. A world could be said about the food, drinks and atmosphere of this place. I have never been disappointed in the food, whether I order in-house or via Uber Eats. Additionally, the serv…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/01/2018

Business

Get Your Freak Shake Here: Armonk's Sugar Hi Is A 'Sweet' Destination Westchester must have a sweet tooth. This story -- about twin sisters opening a candy, cake and ice cream shop in Armonk -- was one of the most popular Daily Voice stories of 2017. What follows is the original piece, which ran in late October. Hilary Assael plans to ruin your diet ---and make your life "sweeter." Her new bakery, Sugar Hi, which she runs with her twin sister Elissa Weinhoff, an EMT with the Armonk Fire Department, opened Sunday, Oct. 22 and promises lots of cronuts, cakes, candy (including high-end chocolate), freak shakes, homemade pop tarts,oversized rice cris…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/01/2018

Business

#GoBowlDeep: Acai Bowl Shop Opens In Pleasantville Couldn't we all use a taste of the beach right around now? Playa Bowls, a New Jersey-based acai bowl franchise, has opened in Pleasantville, with another one set for Bronxville. The shop, with a surfer facade and counter seating, specializes in fruity foundations that are topped with a host of options such as chocolate, pineapple, granola, honey and almond butter. The company's motto? #GoBowlDeep. Smoothies, protein shakes and oatmeal bowls are also part of the mix. The Pleasantville location, which opened Tuesday, Dec. 19, is at 465 Bedford Rd. Bronxville -- set to open in the next two…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/01/2018

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