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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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Lifestyle

Westchester Potter 'Molds' His Future With Restaurant Partnerships When's the last time you paid attention to the plate you put your food on? For Connor McGinn, the force behind Connor McGinn Studios, that answer is "all the time." The Carmel native, now living in Sleepy Hollow, has been designing plates, dishes, mugs and bowls for local restaurants for the past three years and is dedicated to both the aesthetic of each piece as well as the vision behind them. That means thinking about plates that stack just right -- not just for loading in the dishwasher and storing -- but for picking up off the table and pasta bowls designed so the sauce pools…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/06/2017

Lifestyle

New Hackensack Razor Company Operates On The Mantra: 'Make Her Happy' HACKENSACK, N.J. -- A last minute (disappointing) run to the drugstore for a woman's razor ended up turning into business gold for a Hackensack couple. Jay Govender said he and his wife Dipali Shah (Dipsi) were getting ready for a wedding about a year ago when Dipsi ran out of razors. A quick trip to the store led to a discussion -- mostly from Dipsi -- about the cost and lack of anything made of decent materials. On the car ride back from their event, the two entrepreneurs who collectively have a project management/investment banking research background, discussed the idea further, sealin…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/06/2017

Business

Balducci's Partners With Instacart For Online Westchester Delivery Grocery shopping at Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market just got easier. The gourmet specialty food store, with locations in Scarsdale and Rye Brook, has partnered with Instacart, the technology-driven, nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service to bring same-day delivery to Westchester households. Balducci’s customers can now visit www.balduccisdelivers.com or download the Instacart app to fill their virtual carts with all their favorite items; then have them delivered to their doorstep, often in less than an hour. Instacart delivery starts at $5.99 on orders of $35 or more. Instacart Expre…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/05/2017

Lifestyle

Stratford Donut Shop Goes 'Crazy' With New Cruffin Add "The Cruffin" to your list of snack-worthy must-haves. It's the latest taste senation from Donut Crazy, a family-owned eatery with locations in Stratford, Shelton, Bridgeport and Westport known for its unique -- and Instagrammable -- donut flavors. The croissant-muffin crossover is a celebratory result of the New Haven location's first year in business. It is now available at all Donut Crazy locations for $4.25, starting Friday, Nov. 3. But it's there on weekends only and while supplies last. Expect flavors such as coconut, dulce de leche, chocolate mousse, pumpkin and more.…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/05/2017

Lifestyle

Putnam Potter 'Molds' His Future With Restaurant Partnerships When's the last time you paid attention to the plate you put your food on? For Connor McGinn, the force behind Connor McGinn Studios, that answer is "all the time." The Carmel native, now living in Sleepy Hollow, has been designing plates, dishes, mugs and bowls for local restaurants for the past three years and is dedicated to both the aesthetic of each piece as well as the vision behind them. That means thinking about plates that stack just right -- not just for loading in the dishwasher and storing -- but for picking up off the table and pasta bowls designed so the sauce pools…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/04/2017

Business

Suffern Liquor Store Owner Expands His Business ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- "Wines from every country, spirits from every brand" is the motto at LiquorLand in Suffern. And now, that great selection will soon be offered in Waldwick, N.J. Owner Raj Ranith plans to open his second store around Nov. 15 (ish). With a large Bergen County clientele already, he wanted to offer the same quality and service to an area he felt needed a nicer store. "I was waiting for an opportunity in Bergen," he said. "And so am excited to be able to say we will open soon." The whole idea behind his liquor emporium is to offer a huge va…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/04/2017

Business

New Bergen, Passaic County Locations Are 'In The Works' For Saladworks "Invest in Fresh" is the mantra behind Saladworks, the fast-casual eatery that specializes in chopped-fresh salads, sandwiches, and soups. And now the Conshohocken, PA-based company, with nearly 100 different locations in 13 states and two countries, is eyeing expansion into Bergen and Passaic Counties. There are already three Saladworks in the area -- two in Wayne and one in East Rutherford -- but if all goes according to plan, Paramus and Clifton may be next. They are among two Northern New Jersey towns the company is looking at (potential franchisees should get in touch). &qu…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/04/2017

Business

Stew Leonard's Now Offers Same-Day Grocery Delivery One hundred years ago, Stew Leonard Jr.'s grandfather delivered fresh milk from Norwalk’s Clover Farms dairy to his customers. Now, the family-owned company has returned to its roots, albeit with a 2017 touch. The grocery store chain, with locations in Danbury, Norwalk and Yonkers, has partnered with Instacart, the technology-driven, nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 1, same-day grocery delivery service became available to 365,000 households within a 20- to 30-minute drive of Stew Leonard’s stores. The service is currently now available in towns in Fa…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/03/2017

Lifestyle

Westchester Potter 'Molds' His Future With Fairfield County Restaurants BETHEL, Conn. -- The owners of Tap Root in Bethel wanted a certain aesthetic when they opened their Connecticut inspired restaurant --- and that meant paying careful attention to the eatery's plates. That's where Connor McGinn, the force behind Connor McGinn Studios stepped in. The Westchester County resident, a Putnam native, is dedicated to both the design of each piece as well as the vision behind them. In making a dish for a restaurant, he's as much about creating a canvas for the chef to showcase his talents as much as he's about creating a subtle work of art. Simplicity, he stressed, …

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/03/2017

Lifestyle

It's Not Too Early To Plan Holiday Shopping In Orange County ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. -- Jumpstart your holiday shopping -- yes, we said "holidays" -- with something you can only find in Orange County. Holiday bazaars featuring everything from home décor to jewelry by local artisans can be found at a host of locales; what follows is a sampling of where to go. St. James’ Christmas Fair, Goshen: Peruse a generous offering of homemade baked goods and soups, holiday decorations, books, religious and inspirational gifts, household items, jewelry, collectibles, and antiques, complete with crafts and activities for children. Lunch and photos with S…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/03/2017

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