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So we cruised by Friday night on our way to another work-related meal, and what did we see? We’ll tell you what we didn’t see: an open Tarry Lodge. But things are moving apace on the site—the huge construction Dumpster has been replaced by another smaller one for perishables,... Comments: 0

Posted 10/06/08 @ 10:37 AM

The Deals and Duds of Westchester's Real Estate

Ways to Save on Home Energy Bills Part 2

Last week we covered harnessing the sun’s power to lower energy bills. Considering the recent performance (or lack thereof) of the stock market, it looks like we could all use a few additional tips on lowering bills. In this blog, we focus on keeping the warm air in and Old Man Winter out.... Comments: 3

Posted 10/02/08 @ 10:01 AM

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Bargain Hunting Basics

Love the comments in the last post! I just wrote about shopping at Payless and you would have thought I was telling people to shop at the Salvation Army—which I do hear has some designer items every now and then ;) Just for the record, though, I think fashion should be a mix of high- and... Comments: 1

Posted 10/01/08 @ 04:03 PM

Westchester's Pop Culture

Local Musician Part of Weezer's 'Hootenanny'

I've been a fan of Weezer ever since they came out with "Buddy Holly" and "(Undone) The Sweater Song" back when I was in middle school. You can imagine my jealousy when I found out that, last week, Pleasantville musician Alex Yacovelli got to play with the band onstage at... Comments: 0

Posted 09/30/08 @ 02:42 PM

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Ibiza Steps into Boe@324

One of the tough things about keeping up with restaurants is that while they open to big fanfare (with boasting, self-generated press releases), they close with barely a wheeze. So it went with Boe@324 www.boeat324.com, which packed it in three weeks ago, having not lasted long enough to make... Comments: 0

Posted 09/29/08 @ 01:56 PM

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Today's Kitchens

Everything and the kitchen sink.

By Elzy Kolb

Bargain Hunting

It’s not rabbit season nor duck season, but house hunting season.

John Bruno Turiano

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October 2008 issue »

	Invest In Your Nest Okay, so the housing bubble burst, home values are plummeting, and the money mavens say it’s gonna get worse before it gets better. What to do? Invest, of course, in the place you call home. By: Lawrence Lanahan
	The Art of the Deal An up-close-and-personal look at one Pelham family’s two-and-a-half-year ride on the local real estate roller coaster By: Carol Hall
	Cool Kitchens The most creative countertops, amazing appliances, and handsome hearths in the county. By: Elzy Kolb
	Suburban Farmers Get Their Hands Dirty From farm to table: a photographic tour of some hard-working Westchester farms. By: Judith Hausman
	That Beautiful Bivalve Treasured as part of many cuisines, the slightly sweet taste and versatility of the mussel have been wowing palates for thousands of years. By: Diane Weintraub Pohl
	Our Towns—A Numerical Snapshot Hard facts and figures—from SAT scores to property taxes—for every towns in the county.

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Elizabeth Peyton: Portrait of an Artist

Jun 22, 2008 - Nov 16, 2008

The museum exhibits the photographs of artist Peyton, recipient of the 2006 Larry Aldrich Award.

Climate Change: From Snowball Earth to Global Warming

Jun 28, 2008 - Nov 9, 2008

The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through Earth's history of climate changes.

Double Exposure: Aerial Photographs of Glaciers Then and Now

Jul 2, 2008 - Oct 26, 2008

Large-format photos of mountains and glaciers, taken in the early-to-mid-1900s and again between 2005 and 2007, document the story of a warming...

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Montblanc Store Opening at The Westchester

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	Top 5: Joseph Polisi Westchester’s Own Music Man By: Laurie Yarnell
	Dressed to Thrill Still stumped for Halloween costume ideas? Dress as a local. By: Marisa LaScala
	Hey #4, Have We Got a Few Communities for You By: John Bruno Turiano
	10 Terrific Tips for Tailgating An expert’s take on the essentials By: Jonathan Quartuccio
	"We're Mad As Hell..." The (near) dozen most annoying things that we’re not gonna take anymore By: W. Dyer Halpern
	Free and Cheap With the terrible trifecta of soaring gas prices, a lethargic economy, and a weak dollar, it’s time to start looking for fun that won’t guzzle gallons or deplete dollars. By: Ben Brody
	All Bottled Up Less (packaging) is more for locally based beverage giant By: Carrie Schmelkin
Beauty & Style Archive »
	Bootie-licious Be they pointy or platform, simple or sassy, booties certainly are made for walking this fall. By: Marisa Iallonardo and Laurie Yarnell
	The South Salem Star By: Marisa Iallonardo and Laurie Yarnell
	Stepping Out The Cobbler's five top shoe-care tips. By: Laurie Yarnell
	The inner Thoughts of a Massage Therapist Ever wonder what your massage therapist is thinking while he or she is working out your kinks and cramps? We did. At the Haven Spa & Wellness Center in Briarcliff Manor, we met with Shizuko Aizeki,... By: Nancy L. Claus
	Space-Age Brush By: Nancy L. Claus
	Things We Love By: Melissa Tomlin
Profile Archive »
	Whatever Suits Him After years of winning the kinds of cases that can afford him a private jet, White Plains litigator David Worby is now investing millions fighting for thousands of 9/11 victims. By: A.J. Loftin with W. Dyer Halpern
Real Estate Archive »
	"Killer" Deals? Giving up the “ghosts” on stigmatized properties. By: Melissa F. Pheterson
Essay Archive »
	Leafing Town The Berkshires and Green Mountains: A Fall Foliage Guide By: Robert Schork
	Just What Is BOCES? Most Westchester residents have heard of BOCES but can’t tell you exactly what it is or what it does. The students it serves, however, don’t know how they would have succeeded without it. By: Carol Hall
Amuse Bouche Archive »
	Nibbles By: John Bruno Turiano
	On Gourd! Versatility and abundant flavor are hallmarks of the winter squash. Here, a primer. By: Judith Hausman
	Pumpkins: Beyond Halloween Fun By: Diane Weintraub Pohl
	Wine on 'Roids? By: W.R. Tish
	Too “Cazgh” For Dinner? By: Julia Sexton
	Green Water By: Diane Weintraub Pohl
Restaurant Review Archive »
	South Asia and Beyond Chutney Masala brings an urbane touch of the Raj to Irvington By: Julia Sexton
	Fusion Fest The mix-and-match Asian cuisine menu at Wild Ginger features modestly tasty, if inelegant, fare. By: Marge Perry and David Bonom
Dining Archive »
	The Future of Dining Local chefs gaze into their crystal balls. By: Judith Hausman
Culture, Etc. Archive »
	Tap Roots By: Marisa LaScala
High Note Archive »
	Belle of the Ballet Purchase professor Bettijane Sills recalls her life as a ballerina dancing for George Balanchine. By: Meryl Cates
Final Say Archive »
	Life at 'The Plaza' Henry Gregorio takes a break from his job as a toll collector on the Tappan Zee Bridge to dish about work in the fast—and slow—lanes. By: Robert Schork
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	Three Questions For... Author Francine Prose By: Carrie Schmelkin
Home Theater By: Marisa LaScala
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