Shana Liebman

1 month ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Shana Liebman |Barrett Seaman

February 26, 2025By Shana Liebman–This Friday, February 28, Red Hat on the River will introduce an award-winning cocktail: The Darth Veda, created by Irvington resident Melinda Chappelear, who won the Veda Mushroom Liquor cocktail contest at Irvington’s wine and spirits store, Savvy Sips.

2 months ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Shana Liebman |Barrett Seaman

January 27, 2025By Shana Liebman–When the new Irvington Theater Commission (which I co-chair with Jessica Arinella) got together after the theater’s grand reopening, the only sensible topic of conversation was: What kind of surreal hell is happening in Los Angeles? The still-blazing wildfires were burning down homes and sending residents fleeing for safety and stability. Everyone on the commission had stories about friends and family affected by this unfathomable disaster.

Nov 10, 2024 | food52.com | Shana Liebman

Author NotesThis dairy-free version of the steak house staple has all the richness of creamed spinach-and you won't miss the cream. Planet Oat Unsweetened Original Oatmilk does a heroic job of transforming baby spinach and sturdy kale into a velvety yet substantial dish. The best part is how quickly this weeknight side comes together. Everything goes into the same pot, and the oat milk roux wilts the greens as it thickens.

Oct 13, 2024 | thehudsonindependent.com | Shana Liebman |Barrett Seaman

October 13, 2024By Shana Liebman–While not one of the wave of new Irvington coffee shops, Wildcraft Baking Company has been steadily gaining fans since it opened in 2022. Tucked away at 1 Bridge Street behind the train station, the gluten-free bakery has become a beloved destination for Rivertown foodies.

Oct 5, 2024 | thehudsonindependent.com | Shana Liebman |Barrett Seaman

October 5, 2024By Shana Liebman–After nearly five years, the 122-year-old Irvington Theater will reopen this fall. It’s a momentous occasion that many people, including myself (a member of the Irvington Theater Commission), have eagerly anticipated since its closure in 2020. Here’s the inside scoop: The historical theater is not only back in business, it’s banging.