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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

Fairfield Adds New Italian Restaurant To Dining Scene FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Tuttobene Restaurant & Bar has opened in Fairfield. Owners Dean Cannone and Claudio Conte have joined together to create a unique fine Italian dining experience with homemade recipes, housemade pasta and authentic gelato imported from Italy. Tuttobene also features a one-of-a-kind cocktail menu by David Cohade as well as dishes from Chef Conte, who has 25 years of cooking experience. At the ribbon cutting, held Wednesday, Oct. 25, Community & Economic Development Director Mark Barnhart stated: “We are thrilled to have Tuttobene Restaurant & Bar join our div…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/28/2017

Lifestyle

Pick A Pumpkin: Shelton Farms Offers All You Can Carry SHELTON, Conn. -- Like pumpkins? Go wild at Jones Family Farms in Shelton, where there's an all-you-can-carry special for $35. Pumpkinseed Hill Farm is open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until Tuesday, Oct. 31. First, however, check out the Children's UNICEF Festival on Saturday, Oct 28 and Sunday, Oct.29 which will feature fun crafts and activities for kids that raise money for UNICEF. Other activities include visits from the local fire trucks, the community's Youth Connection singers, and more. There's also a corn maze. For daily details, call the farm's Crop Report at 203-929-8425 or visi…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/28/2017

Business

Schatzi's Pub Owner Opens Mexican Cantina In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Don't call MIlo's Catina a purely Mexican restaurant. The new Poughkeepsie eatery, which quietly opened Friday, Oct. 20, also does Asian-style tacos as well as tacos with a German touch a la Schatzi's Pub, its sister restaurant -- which happens to be next door - -created by Owner Jeremy Phillips. "Just like Schatzi's is all over the map, we're trying to combine unique flavors," he told Daily Voice. "We're not your standard quote/unquote Mexican place." There, are, however, in tribute to the Latin American country, 120 tequilas to choose from. You'…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/27/2017

Business

Popular Westchester Restaurant Celebrates 10 Years On The River Red Hat on the River, a Westchester waterfront destination, moved from Irvington's Main Street to the river 10 years ago. The restaurant celebrated its anniversary with a gathering of some of the bistro's original crew. Go to www.redhatontheriver.com/ for more information.

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/27/2017

Neighbors

Checkmate: Yonkers Resident Is On A 'Social Chess' Mission Rob Coleman has long wanted to bring social chess to Yonkers. And so, he's set up a monthly meeting at Guapo Cocina Mexicana in Yonkers for folks to play (or watch) chess. The first event is Sunday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Residents can bring their boards or use the boards that will be set up at the restaurant to play, listen to live music, eat delicious food, network, and meet new people. “It’s often hard to find spaces for Yonkers residents to gather but with the revitalization of Yonkers over the past few years, there are opportunities to partner with local businesses to create more access…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/27/2017

Business

Northern Westchester Just Got 'Sweeter' With The Opening Of Sugar Hi 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 crispy treats, and banana pudding, among other treats. The Armonk shop, at 380 Main St in Armonk, is a long-held dream for the self-taught baker who started making birthday cakes when she realized she could do better than the expensive ones she was bu…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/27/2017

Lifestyle

Is Miller's Ale House In Paramus Bergen's DVlicious Best Sports Bar? BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Four sports bars are in the running for the county's "DVlicious best." So, far, Miller's in Paramus is in the lead, but anything can change. Have you voiced your thoughts? Voting ends Monday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Bar One Public House, Fairview Midland Brew House, Saddle Brook Miller's Ale House, Paramus ReBar & Kitchen, Lodi

by Daily Voice

10/27/2017

Lifestyle

Car-Themed Baby Gear Gains Mileage In Putnam Valley PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- You could say Lugnut Designs a custom-design company that creates car themed baby bodysuits and onsies, runs like a fine-tuned engine. That's because an automobile theme runs through both the business -- as well as the life -- of Founder Calla Michalski. The Putnam Valley resident, now a mom of twin boys, met her husband, Sylwester (aka Sly) -- a mechanic -- when she needed new tires on her car and someone forgot a lugnut. "At our wedding, my sister did her maid of honor speech, mentioned how we met, and ended with 'To me, you will forever be known as Mr. &…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/27/2017

Lifestyle

Is Bobby V's In Stamford The DVlicious Best Sports Bar In Fairfield County? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Is Bobby V's in Stamford the best sports bar in Fairfield County? So far, that's the way the voting is going but anything can change anytime. Six sports bars are in the running for the county's "DVlicious best." Have you voiced your thoughts? Voting ends Monday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. A recap of each follows: Bobby V's Restaurant & Sports Bar, Stamford Brennan's Shebeen, Bridgeport Pippa's Sports Cafe, Danbury The Blind Rhino, Norwalk The Tavern, Monroe Vinny's Ale House, Fairfield

by Daily Voice

10/27/2017

Events

'Hoot & Howl' At Darien Nature Center's Annual Halloween Event DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Nature Center is celebrating Halloween in style with its annual Hoot n’ Howl party. It will take place rain or shine on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 pm, with doors opening at 3:30 p.m for children with special needs and their families. The event will feature hay rides, a magic show, s’mores and stories around a campfire, face painting, animal interactions, refreshments and more. Costumes are encouraged but not required. “The fun thing about Hoot n’ Howl is there’s something for everyone, both indoors and outdoors,” said the Nature Center’s Program Director, …

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/27/2017

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