February 2013

Features

	Thirteen Westchester Spas Cater to Your Every Indulgence Dry skin, achy muscles and chipped nails are something we can all live without. Banish these ailments and more at any one (or two, or three) of these local oases. You’ll be glad you did. By Nancy L. Claus with Derek Schnebly
	The Art of Tea: The History, Etiquette and Modern Presentation of Classic Afternoon Tea Tea service is as much an art as it is a history lesson, and if history has taught us anything, it’s to be repeated. Grab your girlfriends and tuck into one of Westchester’s parlors for a... By Rachel Mariani // Photography by Andre Baranowski
	Westchester’s Gilded Age Estates: Eating, Drinking and Playing Like an Aristocrat The Rockefeller lifestyle may be a thing of the past, but the structures it left behind retain the grandeur and elegance lacking in these workaday times. By Julia Sexton
	Westchester’s Best Hamburgers: Proprietary Mixes, Iconic Burger Bars and Counter Classics PLUS: Where to get the best fries, non-beef alternatives and gut-busting burger challenges we dare you to try. By Julia Sexton // photography by Andre Baranowski

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Throwing the Perfect Super Bowl Party with a Touch of Class Nachos and beanbag chairs? Not this year. Grab some craft beer, artisan bread and rent a huge TV to enjoy the game in style. by Ben Brody and John Bruno Turiano
Being Single on Valentine’s Day and Loving It No one to love this year? Love yourself and indulge in pampering, chocolate and a good bottle of wine. by Tom Schreck
	Why a Generator Makes the Perfect Valentine’s Day (or Anytime) Gift The best way to say “I love you” is also the way to say “Everything will be OK” in the event of a storm or other outage-inducing disaster. by Laurie Yarnell
	Jenn Egatz’s Craft-Services Company Reel Chow Keeps Crews Happy and Healthy Health-conscious and crave-worthy? The Peekskill chef knows how to keep people coming back for more while keeping their waistlines in check. by John Bruno Turiano
Westchester’s Most Successful, Charitable and Noteworthy Residents And the not-so-great, as well. Cheers for the Let’s Play It Forward volunteers, jeers to Luo Jing and Rodney Alcala. Taking the good with the bad is all you can do. by Emily Andrews
	Westchester County Serves As a Shooting Location for Many Hollywood Productions Yonkers’ charm, close location to the city and a permit fee-free policy on filming makes it a prime location for the Hollywood set. by Scott Simone
	The Ups and Downs of Valentine’s Day What’s great, horrible and even worse about this polarizing “holiday.” by Ben Brody
Celebrity, Civic and Other Newsworthy Events in Westchester County Cross River resident Jill Proskin’s Who Wants To Be a Millionaire winnings, Mount Vernon Public Library’s Donna Hurwitz calls it quits following budget cuts and other news. by Emily Andrews
	Grand Central Terminal Turns 100 on February 2 Centennial events will happen throughout the year to celebrate this historic milestone. by Marisa LaScala
Westchester County Airport’s CLEAR Program Verifies Identity with Biometrics Registering your retina or fingerprint scan links your personal data immediately to you, allowing you to jump security lines for an annual fee. by Nancy L. Claus
Five Unconventional Holidays to Celebrate in February National Dark Chocolate day doesn’t fall on Valentine’s Day, but that’s one worth celebrating on more than one occasion. by Emily Andrews
	The American Penn Collection’s Sol Glatstein Picks His Five Favorite Pens From grip to nib, these five writing utensils are crafted with superior comfort and function in mind. by Laurie Yarnell
Beauty & Style Archive »
Alex and Ani, A Bushel & A Peck, and Leicht Open in Westchester County The Rye, Scarsdale, and Mount Kisco boutiques are three new go-tos for one-of-a-kind finds. By Laurie Yarnell
	Oxblood (or Merlot) Fashions for Valentine’s Day Save the bold red dress for another night out. This winter, turn up the drama with these rich, wine-colored hues. by Laurie Yarnell // Editorial assistance by Amanda Dubin and Stephanie Sabatini // Photography by John O'Donnell
	Dominic Bellissimo’s Bouclé Tweed and Black Fox Fur Poncho Mancino Custom Tailors & Clothiers’ hottest item is also available in four colors and contrasting color or matching tone-on-tone trim. By Laurie Yarnell
	New Winter 2013 Trends for Boots Whether you’re into ankle, snakeskin, Jimmy Choo or combat boots, there’s a pair with your name on it. By Laurie Yarnell // With research by Claire D’Arcangelo
	Customize Your Eyelash Extensions at R’s Eyelash Design Clients can pick the length, curl and design of their lashes, ensuring their winks are unlike any other.
Julie Pipolo’s Skin N.Y. Westchester Expands to Rye’s Purchase Street PLUS: Richard Scott Salon and Day Spa announces the arrival of Denina Makeup Suite, Dancing Fingers Massage Therapy’s Janelle M. Rotella serves Believe Beauty Lounge, and more.
	Dobbs’ Oasis Day Spa Offers Sweet Dream Package Just in Time For Valentine’s Day The special lady in your life will love the massage, body scrub and facial. PLUS: Jazz up your wax with a V-Dazzle Swarovski Crystal application.
	Mamaroneck’s YogaSpark is Designed Specifically for Hot Yoga Anti-slip flooring is just one aspect of this 2,800-square-foot yoga studio’s specially designed layout, which also includes childcare and monthly unlimited packages. by Nancy L. Claus
Ask Westchester Archive »
	Westchester Reader Questions Answered: Is Kennedy Fried Chicken Related to the Colonel? PLUS: The geologic mystery of the Ardsley Road Bridge and choosing the correct pronoun. W. Dyer Halpern
Business Archive »
	R. Heath and Jacqueline Lachman’s Bronxville Business Rejuvenation First Topps Bakery, now Topps Wine and Liquor keep the dynamic duo ahead of the curve on bringing local storefronts back to life. John Bruno Turiano
Amuse Bouche Archive »
February Restaurant Openings, Closings, Events and More in Westchester Durian in Larchmont and Bar’Lees, Wine and Whiskey Bar in Mamaronek open, while Frannie’s Goodie Shop and Anna Artuso’s Pastry Shop give us something to look forward to in the coming weeks. John Bruno Turiano
	Westchester’s Top Five Dishes to try in February Julia Sexton dives into grilled oysters at Restaurant North, Jerk chicken at Neil’s Café and more. Julia Sexton
	Provisions Bake Shop’s Apple-Cranberry Crostata Anatomy Chef Nannette Conners shares what lies within her pastry’s nooks and crannies. John Bruno Turiano
	Proprietary Spirits and Beers from Westchester Restaurants Buzz-worthy libations from Crabtree’s Kittle House and Xaviars Restaurant Group get even hotter with local ingredients and brewery partnerships. Julia Sexton
Super Bowl Sunday Pizza Delivery Statistics It’s one of the busiest days of the year for pizza delivery, and local businesses share their typical-day numbers stacked against this year’s Super Bowl forecasts. Alexandra Vinci with John Bruno Turiano
	Chef Q&A: Efstratios “Steve” Kontis of Frankie & Johnnie’s Steakhouse in Rye He’s cooked for Joe Torre and the prince of Morocco, and if there’s one thing he’s learned that they don’t teach in culinary school, it’s staying cool under pressure. John Bruno Turiano
	Cooking with Celeriac at Scardale’s Savona Chef Eric Goods reveres the root vegetable’s versatility, especially alongside beef and poultry dishes. Diane Weintraub Pohl
Restaurant Reviews Archive »
	Restaurant Review: Mima Vinoteca in Irvington Gets Better with Age Just like a fine Italian wine, the eatery has grown more delicious since its 2008 opening and features menu standouts like salumi boards, panna cotta and truffled polenta. by Mima Vinoteca // Photos by Lindsay Burdick Witt
Main Course Archive »
	Trivia Nights Thrive in Westchester’s Bar Scene Put your useless knowledge to good work at Black Bear Saloon, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company and Growlers Beer Bistro, where prizes include gift cards, merch and other goodies. By Julia Sexton
Side Order Archive »
	Pleasantville Farmers' Market Goes Indoors Erin Maher with JBT
	Where Top Celebrities, Political Figures and Sports Personalities Dine in Westchester Michelle Obama loves Blue Hill at Stone Barns, while Harvest on Hudson serves as a hub for the rest of the high-profile types. compiled by Julia Sexton
Culture, Etc. Archive »
	Matchbox Twenty Plays Capitol Theatre in Support of Recently Release “North” Rob Thomas and the gang are back with their first studio album in 10 years, and their Feb. 26 concert is sure to highlight album standouts, along with fan favorites from the past (almost) two...
	Oscar-Worthy Films Available For Home-Theater Argo, The Sessions and Warner Bros. “Best Pictures” collection will help you get up to speed for the Oscars.
Westchester Broadway Theatre’s “In the Heights” Features Music from Lin-Manuel Miranda Highlighting the Washington Heights culture, flavor and music, In the Heights is an immersive experience without leaving the county. Marisa LaScala
	Emmy-Winning Journalist Morton Dean Interviews Stephen Sondheim at the Ridgefield Playhouse The Broadway composer gets the hot seat treatment on Feb. 23, where he’ll discuss his contributions to American musical theater before taking audience questions. Marisa LaScala
	Harlem Globetrotters Perform at the Westchester Community Center Check out the trick shots, fancy footwork and family-friendly hijinks that have made this team a fan favorite for years. Marisa LaScala
	Hudson River Museum Features The Panoramic River: The Hudson and the Thames The museum’s newest exhibition compares the landscapes of the storied waters from Feb. 2 through May 19.
High Note Archive »
	Tom Bailey Rejuvenates Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre, Making It the Hottest Venue in Town. Again. The former rock mecca returns to its original state, thanks to the influence of the concert-biz veteran. By Carol Caffin
Final Say Archive »
	Jobsite Q&A: Ossining’s Manor Landscape and Design Owner Jeff Bassett A snow day for you is another day at the office for the plow pro, who shares the ins and outs of getting the roads cleared for travel. Laurie Yarnell, With research by Megan D’Arcangelo