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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

Stamford Chef Fuses Food Truck Favorites Into Restaurant Menu STAMFORD, Conn. -- Josh Lira always wanted to open a restaurant. But the best way to do that, he thought, was to first find a following with a food truck. Which is why fans of his popular truck, Crazy Taco Mex, will be happy to hear Lira has opened an eatery on Atlantic Street in Stamford. Crazy Taco-Mex Taqueria & Tequila, open since October 2017, features many of the food truck's favorites but is much more extensive, featuring entrees like fajitas, chimichangas, burrito bowls, salads, house specialties and a variety of appetizers. "Our food is affordable and freshly cooked w…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/23/2018

Lifestyle

Is Eastchester Sandwich Heaven? It Is Now, Thanks To Westchester Chef Yonkers resident Louis Brindley is just 25 and already making stuff dreams are made of. At least sandwich dreams. His Eastchester eatery, Mason Sandwich Company which he started with his brother George in March 2016, has been turning heads -- and winning tastebuds -- since first opening its doors. Mason Sandwich -- which bills itself on its website as "not your average sandwich spot," -- features about 16 sandwiches, three salads, and an assortment of "plates" -- ancient grain bowls, mac n' cheese, wings and other platters, none no more than $12. (Most items are in the …

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/22/2018

Neighbors

Wilton Woman Crafts Stories On Page and Screen Megan Smith-Harris is all about telling important stories. By day she's the editor of Wilton Magazine but after hours, before hours and weekends, she wears a different hat: That of a filmmaker. In her 25+-year career, Smith-Harris has produced 30 films -- 24 short documentaries on famous people in the arts in Canada and six long-form documentaries in the U.S. The Wilton resident is also a playwright, a screenwriter, and is in the midst of developing a television series. "My friends think I’m a little crazy because I’m always juggling various projects, but once again, everything is re…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/22/2018

Neighbors

Westchester Musician Is 'Unscathed' With New CD George Mallas, a North Salem resident, unveiled his new cd "unscathed" at a release party earlier this month. The January 5th event, at The Heights at Brother Vic's in South Salem, also featured the music of other area musicians including David Powers, who produced the album at Starr Ridge Studios in Brewster. Don Lowe and Jacque Roche, radio hosts at Pawling Public Radio, introduced Malias, who opened with a solo performance of his Christmas song, “Tidings and Cheer.” Among the other musicians featured on the album -- and in attendance at the party: Lisa Dodakian/violin, Chris…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/22/2018

Business

Two Moms, One Mission: Westchester Boutique Is All About Offering 'More' Abbey Solomon and Marcy Berman-Goldstein don't care if you come to their shop just to chat or window shop. What they want, is for you to feel good. I Am More Scarsdale, their new Scarsdale boutique, is all about female empowerment and knowledge. It's also, of course, about enjoying fabulous clothes and accessories. The store, which opened in mid-October 2017, is built around the concept of "I am more." To that end, the two women -- the "am" comes from their first initials -- do more than offer great merchandise. They also offer in-store events; their first was on breast…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/21/2018

Events

Eat Your Way Through Yonkers With International Restaurant Week Ready to try some new foods?Head to Yonkers. The city's International Restaurant Week starts Monday, Jan. 22 and goes till Sunday, the 28th. The event, sponsored by the Yonkers Downtown Business Improvement (BID), includes such restaurants as X20 Xaviars on the Hudson, Dolphin Restaurant, Nawab Restaurant, Zuppa Restaurant, Yonkers Brewing Co., Tacos El Poblano, Le Moulin and Francey Brady’s. Fourteen eateries in all are particpating. Mention Yonkers International Restaurant Week when you call for reservations. Go to the website here to get your vouchers for 20 percent off lunch and 25 pe…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/21/2018

Lifestyle

Forget The Hashtags! Somers Instagrammer Finds 64.7K Followers As someone who studied psychology in college, Natalie Alexa has a deep fascination with the human psyche. Which is why she puts a lot of thought into her social media brand and into Instagram in particular. Since joining in September 2012, the Somers native and self-proclaimed fitness addict has more than 64.7K followers as well as more than 7,000 Facebook friends. The Upper West Sider, who's also a model, relied on Facebook initially to grow her brand -- she goes by Natalie Alexxa -- and then slowly branched out to Instagram. "It really started out, and still is, a social experimen…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/20/2018

Neighbors

Hillsdale Native's Documentary Shines Spotlight On Women In Hollywood BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- A Pascack Valley High school grad is behind a new documentary about women filmmakers and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's investigation of hiring practices in Hollywood. "Half the Picture," by Hillsdale native Amy Adrion, is being screened at the Sundance Film Festival taking place Thursday, Jan. l8 to 28, according to NorthJersey.com. The Bergen County native, who now lives in Los Angeles, produced the film with her husband, David Harris. The concept grew out of her own frustrations after graduating from UCLA film school in 2009. Adrion inte…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/20/2018

Events

Need A Pink Hat? Head To ArtsWestchester In White Plains Planning on attending the Women's March in NYC Saturday, Jan. 20 and need a pink hat? Head to the Arts Westchester Gallery in White Plains where, on Friday, Jan. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. the local knit and crotchet group will make hats for area march participants. The hats will be donated to the gift shop and sell for $7. The knitting activity will occur against the backdrop of ArtsWestchester’s current contemporary art exhibit, “Give Us the Vote,” inspired by the centennial anniversary of the women’s right to vote in New York State. The free exhibit -- open to the public through Feb.…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/19/2018

Business

Get The Blo-Down: New Rochelle Resident Opens Blow-Dry Bar Marianne Hammer was ready for a change. A longtime marketing exec with a passion for fashion and beauty, she wanted more flexibility in her life. The answer: A franchise opportunity built around transforming tresses. The New Rochelle resident is now the proud owner of Blo Blow-Dry Bar in Greenwich which had its official grand opening Thursday, Jan. 17 The new business, at 6 Greenwich Avenue, is recognized for its pink aesthetics and its motto: "No cuts, no color; Just wash, blo, go." In celebration of the opening, Hammer is offering $29 blowouts all weekend, Friday to Sunday. B…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/19/2018

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