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Vira Mamchur Schwartz

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vschwartz@dailyvoice.com

Vira Mamchur Schwartz is the quintessential jack-of-all-trades... and master of a few of them. Vira’s editorial career started in technology publishing, writing and editing at the Ziff-Davis publication Computer Shopper. Later she served as Managing Editor at CD-ROM World and then Internet World, before moving to freelance writing.

Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, L.A. Times, Folio, Portable Computing, Internet Shopper and other websites and magazines that no longer exist. She ghost-wrote and designed an award-winning diet and fitness book for a popular fitness personality and, currently, loves to tell stories about people and animals.

Vira Mamchur Schwartz's Contributions

Lifestyle

Must Include Mutz! 5 Sandwich Spots To Try In Hudson County Traced back to 18th century England, the sandwich in all its iterations can satisfy most any palate. There are the classics: turkey and Swiss, tuna salad, pastrami on rye and chicken parm. Then there are the specialties: grilled veggies, smoked turkey and brie, the fat sandwich. New Jersey has them all. Here are five places in Hudson County where you can find your favorite or try something new. Fiore’s Deli, 414 Adams St., Hoboken. This Hoboken deli staple since 1913 wins high praise on Yelp and TripAdvisor, and Facebook reviewers claim to drive hours for a Roast Beef and Mozzarella. F…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

08/05/2019

Business

Coffee Lovers: 5 Spots For Your Caffeine Fix In Bergen County You Probably Haven't Tried Yet Java. Joe. Rocket Fuel. Mud. Whatever you call it and however you take it, coffee is a necessity of life for many and a pleasant now-and-then pick-me-up for others. Lucky for us, Bergen County is packed with winning java joints. So many that some fall through the cracks. Here are five cafés in Bergen County that promise to provide that necessary jolt, relaxation and a little something to eat, too! G.O.A.T. Coffee, Lyndhurst: People love owner Pam and the pour-over coffee. Plenty of brunch options available, too. CU Latte, Cresskill: Cheap smoothies and strong coffee. Paninis and Nutella …

by Vira Mamcur Schwartz & Cecilia Levine

07/30/2019

Lifestyle

Coffee Lovers: Top 5 Spots To Get Your Caffeine Fix In Union County Java. Joe. Rocket Fuel. Mud. Whatever you call it and however you take it, coffee is a necessity of life for many and a pleasant now-and-then pick-me-up for others. Lucky for us, Union County is packed with winning java joints. Here are five top coffee cafés in Union County that promise to provide that needed jolt, relaxation and a little something to eat, too! Track 5, 5 Eastman St., Cranford. The one thing you see over and over again on Track 5’s reviews on its Facebook page? People who swear they will come again—and again! Pour over coffee, unique blends and plenty of pastry choices. …

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

07/28/2019

Lifestyle

We All Scream For Ice Cream: The Scoop On Where To Find a Scoop (Or Two) in Essex County From Vanilla—America’s favorite according to the International Dairy Foods Association—to Olive Oil (yes, really!), there’s no flavor of ice cream you can’t find in New Jersey. Here are five spots for the creamy, frozen treat in Essex County. Applegate Farm, 616 Grove St., Montclair. Check any poll online and you’ll find Applegate Farm at the top of any best ice cream list—including Daily Voice’s, where it ran away with votes to place #1 in our recent Best Ice Cream in Essex County poll. Many flavors are gluten-free and you can enjoy splits, shakes, cakes and pies. Mark & Julie’s Home…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

07/26/2019

Lifestyle

Here's The Scoop: Where To Find The Best Ice Cream In Hudson County From Vanilla—America’s favorite according to the International Dairy Foods Association—to Olive Oil (yes, really!), there’s no flavor of ice cream you can’t find in New Jersey. Here are five spots for the creamy, frozen treat in Hudson County. Torico Homemade Ice Cream, 20 Erie St., Jersey City. With a tagline of “Serving happiness since 1968,” you know you’re getting something special. Offering more than 65 flavors (try avocado!), owners Pura and Peter Berrios say they have a flavor for everyone and we believe them. Online reviews stress it’s well worth the wait if there’s a line. They als…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

07/26/2019

Lifestyle

Here's The Scoop: Where To Find The Best Ice Cream In Union County From Vanilla—America’s favorite according to the International Dairy Foods Association—to Olive Oil (yes, really!), there’s no flavor of ice cream you can’t find in New Jersey. Here are five spots for a creamy, frozen treat in Union County. Magic Fountain, 498 Morris Ave., Summit. Winner of Daily Voice’s Best Ice Cream in Union County poll, Magic Fountain is the place to go for soft-serve in Union County. Online reviews call it a Summit staple; check out the magic blends. Zita’s Homemade Ice Cream, 1790 Springfield Ave., New Providence. Named for the family’s grandmother and aroun…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

07/26/2019

Lifestyle

Coffee Lovers: Top 5 Spots To Get Your Caffeine Fix In Hudson County Java. Joe. Rocket Fuel. Mud. Whatever you call it and however you take it, coffee is a necessity of life for many and a pleasant now-and-then pick-me-up for others. Lucky for us, Hudson County is packed with winning java joints—but perhaps that’s to be expected when Jersey City ranks as #25 on WalletHub’s 2018 Top 100 U.S. Coffee Cities. Here are five top coffee cafés in Hudson County that promise to provide that needed jolt, relaxation and a little something to eat, too! Bwe Kafé, 1002 Washington Street in Hoboken and 140 River Drive South, Jersey City. With a portion of proceeds going to…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

07/26/2019

Lifestyle

Coffee Lovers: Top 5 Spots For Your Caffeine Fix In Essex County Java. Joe. Rocket Fuel. Mud. Whatever you call it and however you take it, coffee is a necessity of life for many and a pleasant now-and-then pick-me-up for others. Lucky for us, Essex County is packed with winning java joints—but perhaps that’s to be expected when Newark ranks as #29 on WalletHub’s 2018 Top 100 U.S. Coffee Cities. Here are five top coffee cafés in Essex County that promise to provide that needed jolt, relaxation and a little something to eat, too! The Corner, 115 Grove St., Montclair. No Essex County café on Yelp has more reviews—and highly rated ones at that. Gourmet cof…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

07/26/2019

Obituaries

Former Ossining Police Sergeant, Randy E. Jefferson, Of Peekskill, Dies At 59 Randy E. Jefferson of Peekskill died on Tuesday, July 16. He was 59 years old. Randy was born in Windsor, NC to Thomas and Viola Jefferson. He was baptized in the Star Bethlehem Baptist Church. In 1981, Randy began a 20-plus-year career in the Ossining Police Department, advancing in rank to Sergeant. Randy inspired youth and adults in his community with his uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. He began a second professional career in the kitchen—cooking was his lifelong passion. Randy truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures. Cherishing …

by Daily Voice

07/22/2019

Obituaries

Rockland Native, Westchester Resident Bob Gadigian, 58, Was The First To Be There And Help Bob Gadigian came into this world on Sept. 17, 1960, with an exuberance for fully engrossing himself in the things he loved. He was a master of many talents, with a strong intellect and an appetite for many passions. He had an unwavering loyalty to the Knicks and Yankees. He always worked hard to strive for excellence with much of the same discipline as his favorite athletes. Bob grew up in Rockland County the son of Dave and Marlene Gadigian, younger brother to Caren Gadigian-Keefe and older brother to John Gadigian. After graduating Spring …

by Daily Voice

07/04/2019

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