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The Deals and Duds of Westchester's Real Estate

Cool Lofts in the Queen City

Goodness knows SoHo barely looks like SoHo anymore. Struggling artists who once lived there cheap have been replaced by thriving professionals with deep pockets paying high rents. The cute boutiques have been replaced by chain stores, the funky little dive bars by chi-chi restaurants.... Comments: 0

Posted 01/08/09 @ 10:09 AM

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The Top Ten References to Westchester in Pop Culture: 2008 Edition

No blogger worth her bandwith end the year without some kind of superlative year-end list. So, from biggest stretch to best bet, I present to you the most excellent references to Westchester in popular culture this year. Comments: 1

Posted 01/06/09 @ 07:31 AM

Eater

The Blog For Insatiable Westchester Diners

Love Is: the Best Roaster in Westchester

In the southwest of France, around the Gers, there’s a food truck that visits a few of the weekly markets. Once you’ve assembled your staples and stocked up on Guinness and Cadbury’s chocolates at the stall mobbed by the British expats in these parts, you can pick up dinner at the itinerant truck. Comments: 0

Posted 01/05/09 @ 09:04 AM

Custom Fit

A Blog Tailored Exclusively to Westchester Style

My Two Favorite Websites

Now that you are totally and completely exhausted from the holidays, it’s Winter Sale time. Fashion deals are abundant. It’s last call from retailers who are saddled with tons of merch because apparently no one in this country is shopping for clothes…except us. And we... Comments: 0

Posted 12/31/08 @ 09:24 AM

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HOOKUPS AND BREAKUPS AND PRENUPS, OH MY!

To Be or Not to Be - A Dater

The economy is in the crapper, cold weather is coming, and our 401Ks are shrinking like George’s privates did in that Seinfeld episode. But, there’s a whole world of fun and adventure out there if you get off the sofa and pull your eyes away from pay-per-view. What am I talking... Comments: 0

Posted 12/30/08 @ 08:48 AM

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Live Well, Spend Less

Live Well, Spend Less

Pay full price? You gotta be kidding. We know times are tough, but we still have to eat, drink, and try to make merry. Living frugally isn’t about living cheap—it’s about living smart....

Our Future Stars

Our Future Stars

Get a sneak peek before the curtain rises on some of the county’s most talented young performers.

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Conversations in Clay

Oct 19, 2008 - Jan 11, 2009

BIG JIM WHEELER AND WHEELS OF FIRE

Jan 9, 2009

The Nyack-based musician performs his original songs.

Edwin McCain

Jan 9, 2009

Tonight, Edwin McCain—known for his thoughtful ballads, “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More”—hits the...

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Publisher's Memo

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What a Difference a Year Makes

What a Difference a Year Makes

Letters

Letters

Talk of the County

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Winners & Losers

Winners & Losers

The Untouchables

The Untouchables

Despite the tough economic climate, some businesses are doing just as well—if not better—than ever. Among them:

Winter Driving 101

Winter Driving 101

You, too, can get around town in the snow and ice with a dash of kitty litter, a brick, and a blanket.

Ask The Expert

Ask The Expert

Oxen Free

Oxen Free

Our National Treasures

Our National Treasures

On October 6, 2008, the National Park Service designated the Aaron Copland House in Cortlandt Manor a National Historic Landmark. This is the 13th place in Westchester to be awarded this...

Cuff Him!

Cuff Him!

Top 5: James Patterson

Top 5: James Patterson

Bestselling author James Patterson on his favorite young-adult reads.

Beauty & Style

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Things We Love

Things We Love

Saving Face

Saving Face

Wintry weather wreaks havoc on your hair and skin. Here’s how to fight back.

Good Buys

Good Buys

New Stores

New Stores

Hit the Slopes in Style

Hit the Slopes in Style

Uptights

Uptights

Bare legs are cold—and no fun—in January. Bold patterns peeking out beneath skirts and dresses add some much-needed color to the dreary winter wardrobe.

Politics

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County Gov. Yes or No?

County Gov. Yes or No?

Some Westchester residents are mad as hell—and they don’t want to take it anymore.

Aesthetics

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Antiquing in Westchester

Antiquing in Westchester

How to hunt for that next amazing find right in your own backyard.

Main Course

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Fry Oh My

Fry Oh My

Under Pressure

Under Pressure

Everything you need to know about Hypertension.

Give Her the Slip

Give Her the Slip

When moving from LA to Westchester, climate isn’t the only reason for a change in wardrobe, says DeLauné Michel, author and founder of Spoken Interludes, a literary salon.

Amuse Bouche

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The County’s Coolest Hot Drinks

The County’s Coolest Hot Drinks

Nibbles

Nibbles

Gin-eration Rising

Gin-eration Rising

Is gin poised to become the new vodka?

Tuber-ific

Tuber-ific

There’s more to potatoes than just Idaho. Lots more.

Fat-abulous Peasant Fare

Fat-abulous Peasant Fare

Winter Wheels

Winter Wheels

What are the best selections to put on your deep-winter cheese plate?

Restaurant Review

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Dramatic Shifts

Dramatic Shifts

Cheerful, bustling lunches give way to quiet, pricy dinners at Via Quadronno.

Culture, Etc.

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January

January

This month's highlights

Home Theater

Home Theater

What to add to your NetFlix queue this month

Broadway Box Office

Broadway Box Office

Jay Brandford and Alex Holton of Billy Elliot

High Note

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The Backyard Backlot

The Backyard Backlot

The Jacob Burns Film Center opens its new Media Arts Lab

Photo Opportunities

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FotoFiles

FotoFiles

Final Say

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Ritz-y Affairs to Remember

Ritz-y Affairs to Remember

Real-life party girl Barbara A. Thibault, director of catering sales for The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, helps people have fun—for a price.

Adoption Gone Awry

Adoption Gone Awry

Adopting a child is one of the most selfless acts of love there is. Sadly, it doesn’t always result in a happy ending.