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9 Apple-Flavored Fall Foods to Savor in Westchester

Sep 19, 2024 | westchestermagazine.com | Gina Valentino |Bethany Babchik |Julia Paino |Amy Sowder

Can’t get enough of all things apple now that fall has arrived in Westchester? These seasonal treats will hit the spot. 379 S Riverside Ave, Croton-on-Hudson; 862.0874Classic apple pie at its best is what to expect at Baked by Susan in Croton-on-Hudson. You can go big for a traditional nine-inch pie with the golden crust or try a mini version that’s five inches in diameter in case you want it all for yourself for a meal. Hey, apples are good for you.
The Guide to Phoenix & Scottsdale

Jun 23, 2024 | galavante.com | Julia Paino

After driving through the desert to see the breathtaking Grand Canyon, take a well-deserved poolside break at our list of Phoenix and Scottsdale hotels. Add a week’s worth of fine dining options, a trip (or two) to the hotel spa, and 300 days of guaranteed Arizona sun per year—what else could you ask for? This is the guide to where to go in Phoenix and Scottsdale.
This Westchester Dinner Is a Must for Local Wine Collectors

May 31, 2024 | westchestermagazine.com | Julia Paino |Sam Murphy

Calling all wine connoisseurs! Join us for Westchester Magazine’s fourth annual Wine Collector’s Dinner, featured as part of our Wine & Food Festival, on Friday, June 7. Share your most valued vintage with fellow wine lovers and experience new sips from the cellars of your wine-loving peers. As summer kicks off in Westchester County, enjoy the majestic sunset skyline views at Kanopi. The restaurant rests atop The Opus Westchester in White Plains, 42 floors up in the clouds.
Party on the Pier at Playland: What to Expect at the Rye Food Fest

May 24, 2024 | westchestermagazine.com | Julia Paino

Start your summer strong with a trip to the beach with Westchester Magazine! Join us on Wednesday, June 5 for the signature Wine & Food Festival event, Party on the Pier at Playland Park in Rye. Experience the best that local restaurants and food trucks have to offer while overlooking the Long Island Sound as summer gets into full swing. There will be food to satisfy all your taste buds.
Best Spots for Group Dinners in NYC

Nov 29, 2023 | galavante.com | Julia Paino

‘Tis the season to catch up with old colleagues, business school contacts, clients who are going to make your year-end bonus, and of course just plain old friends. There’s something about the holidays that inspires you to share a meal. A restaurant though has to have the right vibe, plates to share, and also accommodate all dietary restrictions. Just as important, they can’t have an only-seats-entire-parties policy to allow for that friend who is always late. (You know who you are).
Jose Andres: The Bazaar New York

Nov 29, 2023 | galavante.com | Joelle Mentis |Julia Paino

You know that we are huge fans of Jose Andres, both as a restauranteur and as a human being. We’re clearly not alone, because Jeff Bezos gave him a cool $100 mil just for being an exceptional of the latter. So, when The Bazaar New York opened up, we worked SevenRooms hard to get a coveted ressie. This is the review of Jose Andres’ restaurant The Bazaar New York. OverviewFirst and foremost, I love everything about Jose Andres.
The Secret to Perfect Latkes

Nov 29, 2023 | galavante.com | Julia Paino

There are so many reasons to look forward to Hanukkah, but a crowd favorite is an excuse to sit around and eat latkes. Although, anyone who has tried to make a latke knows that it ain’t that easy. This labor of love gives you a whole new respect for what it takes to get a latke right. These are your tips from the experts (aka Mom) this holiday.
Galavante (Travel & Lifestyle Website)

Nov 29, 2023 | galavante.com | Julia Paino

With all the holidays coming up, you’re going to be on the hunt for the perfect gifts for everyone on your naughty and nice list. But the thought of going store to store, or dropping yourself into the chaos of a large department store, is a hard pass. And let’s face it, your list of peeps is discerning (5-year-olds nowadays are a tough crowd) so not anything will do. We’ve curated a list of high-to-low stores. These are the one-stop shop choices that are best for you.
Top Destinations in South America

Nov 29, 2023 | galavante.com | Julia Paino

Anyone with a passport and credit card can travel, but if you’re someone who wants to really experience the world, you’ll want to consider heading south. South America is a land of bucket list destinations, from those you know, like the Galapagos Islands, to those that should make your list, like the Atacama Desert. File this one away under lifetime goals. If you make it to every one of these destinations, you’ve crushed it in life.
Best Celebrity Weddings of the Year

Nov 29, 2023 | galavante.com | Julia Paino

We’re of the view that everyone should be married, at least once, if even for the requisite gravy boat and, well, the party. But seriously, there is something profoundly special when two people commit to making a go of it in this beautiful thing called life. And 2023 did not disappoint. These are the celeb weddings that will inspire anyone to get married.