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October 2008

Features

Invest in Your Nest

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.

The Art of the Deal

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

Our Towns—A Numerical Snapshot

Our Towns—A Numerical Snapshot

Cool Kitchens

Cool Kitchens

The most creative countertops, amazing appliances, and handsome hearths in the county.

Suburban Farmers Get Their Hands Dirty

Suburban Farmers Get Their Hands Dirty

From farm to table: a photographic tour of some hard-working Westchester farms.

That Beautiful Bivalve

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.

Departments

Editor's Memo

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Editor's Memo

Editor's Memo

Talk of the County

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Top 5: Joseph Polisi

Top 5: Joseph Polisi

Westchester’s Own Music Man

Dressed to Thrill

Dressed to Thrill

Still stumped for Halloween costume ideas? Dress as a local.

Hey #4,  Have We Got a Few  Communities for You

Hey #4, Have We Got a Few Communities for You

10 Terrific Tips for Tailgating

10 Terrific Tips for Tailgating

An expert’s take on the essentials

"We're Mad As Hell..."

The (near) dozen most annoying things that we’re not gonna take anymore

Free and Cheap

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.

All Bottled Up

All Bottled Up

Less (packaging) is more for locally based beverage giant

Beauty & Style

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Bootie-licious

Bootie-licious

Be they pointy or platform, simple or sassy, booties certainly are made for walking this fall.

The South Salem Star

The South Salem Star

Stepping Out

Stepping Out

The Cobbler's five top shoe-care tips.

The inner Thoughts of a Massage Therapist

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,...

Space-Age Brush

Space-Age Brush

Things We Love

Things We Love

Profile

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Whatever Suits Him

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.

The Future of Dining

The Future of Dining

Local chefs gaze into their crystal balls.

Amuse Bouche

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On Gourd!

On Gourd!

Versatility and abundant flavor are hallmarks of the winter squash. Here, a primer.

Pumpkins: Beyond Halloween Fun

Pumpkins: Beyond Halloween Fun

Wine on 'Roids?

Wine on 'Roids?

Too “Cazgh”  For Dinner?

Too “Cazgh” For Dinner?

Green Water

Green Water

Nibbles

Nibbles

Bear Market

Bear Market

Restaurant Reviews

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South Asia and Beyond

South Asia and Beyond

Chutney Masala brings an urbane touch of the Raj to Irvington

Fusion Fest

Fusion Fest

The mix-and-match Asian cuisine menu at Wild Ginger features modestly tasty, if inelegant, fare.

Leafing Town

Leafing Town

The Berkshires and Green Mountains: A Fall Foliage Guide

Just What Is BOCES?

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.

Real Estate

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"Killer" Deals?

Giving up the “ghosts” on stigmatized properties.

Culture, Etc.

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October

October

This month's highlights

High Note

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Belle of the Ballet

Belle of the Ballet

Purchase professor Bettijane Sills recalls her life as a ballerina dancing for George Balanchine.

Final Say

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Life at 'The Plaza'

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.

Arts & Entertainment

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Questions For...

Questions For...

Author Francine Prose

Home Theater

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Restaurant Reviews

South Asia and Beyond

South Asia and Beyond

Chutney Masala brings an urbane touch of the Raj to Irvington

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High Note

Belle of the Ballet

Belle of the Ballet

Purchase professor Bettijane Sills recalls her life as a ballerina dancing for George Balanchine.

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