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Jeanne Muchnick

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Jeanne Muchnick, Daily Voice Deputy Editor, Content, has covered everything from baby advice for Parents Magazine to travel finds for The Rough Guides to human interest features for The New York Times to lifestyle insights for prevention.com. She has been a Senior Editor at top national women's magazines including Woman's World and Woman's Day and was instrumental in the launch of Gannett's InTown, Rockland and Putnam magazines. She is also the author of Dinner for Busy Moms, a 2010 Mom's Award winner. Among her favorite things to write about: Her neighbors and surrounding communities. So email her and fill her in on what's happening near you. And, follow her on Instagram @dailyvoicefeatures.

Jeanne was formerly a deputy editor at Daily Voice.

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Lifestyle

Race Tightens In DVlicious 'Best Brunch In Rockland' Contest ROCKLAND COUNTY. N.Y. -- Three nominees are in a tight race for “DVlicious Best Brunch in Rockland" making it anyone's guess who will win. Each was profiled last week. Click on the links below for a recap; then vote for your favorite. Craft House. Suffern 14 & Hudson, Piermont Restaurant X and Bully Bar, CongersKeep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29.

by Daily Voice

06/27/2016

Events

Get Set For A 'Blast' With Rockland Fireworks Festivities ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Get your red, white and blue on, Rockland. Independence Day festivities are upon us with towns across the county gearing up to show their patriotic pride. The following is a sampling of activities for securing the best perch for picnics and pyrotechnics. Feel free to add any we've missed on our Facebook page. Be sure to check websites and weather forecasts -- especially Friday, July 1 as there's a call for rain. Thursday, June 30 Nanuet: A concert, family-friendly activities and fireworks are on the docket at Nanuet High School where festivities begin at 6 p.m. M…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/27/2016

News

Grassroots Effort To Save Larchmont Playhouse Accelerates LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- A group of concerned Larchmont residents are doing all they can to raise awareness about the plight of the Larchmont Playhouse. With a lot of misinformation and confusion on the topic -- the cinema had been part of a Kickstarter effort by Pelham Picture House which fell through -- a lot of people still don't realize the effort to save the circa 1931 theater, a longtime community fixture, is still on the table. But the deadline to raise $1.4 million is fast approaching. Four of the people spearheading the effort -- Elizabeth Bradley, Vicki Rosenstreich, Jessica Veith an…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/27/2016

Events

Have A 'Blast' With Bergen County's Fireworks Festivities BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Get your red, white and blue on, Bergen. Independence Day festivities are upon us with towns across the county gearing up to show their patriotic pride. The following is a sampling of activities for securing the best perch for picnics and pyrotechnics. Feel free to add any we've missed on our Facebook page. Tuesday, June 28 Hasbrouck Heights: The annual fireworks display, sponsored by the Hasbrouck Heights Lions Club, will be held at Gary Depken Field. Doors open at approximately 6 p.m. for other festivities. Upon dusk, the fireworks will begin. Wednesday, June 29 …

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/27/2016

Lifestyle

DV Home Cooking: Creating Robust Flavors With Cheese Stuffed Chicken CARMEL, N.Y. -- DV Home Cooking is a new series devoted to readers and their recipes. All we ask is that you're a home cook, not a professional chef. Got a favorite dish you want to share? Send it, along with the story behind it, to DVHomeCooking@dailyvoice.com. Home Cook: Tara Eacobacci, Carmel, N.Y. "I love to cook foods with deep flavors, but since I'm extremely allergic to garlic, onions, and gluten getting those flavors could be a challenge. I refuse to allow my allergies keep me from robust flavors. One dish that I love to make is Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast in a yummy batter. …

by Tara Eacobacci

06/26/2016

Lifestyle

Westchester Eatery Receives DVLicious 'Best Bagel' Award MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- There was a celebratory atmosphere in the air when Joe Lombardi, Daily Voice Director of Media Initiatives/Managing Editor, stopped by Mount Kisco Bagel in Mount Kisco on Monday to present the shop with its DVLicious award for Best Bagels in Westchester County. Mount Kisco Bagel won with 77 percent of the vote. The eatery is known for making its bagels fresh daily. Go HERE for the previous Daily Voice story.

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/24/2016

Lifestyle

Olio In Stamford Competes In DVlicious 'Best Brunch' Contest STAMFORD, Conn. -- Whether it’s a special occasion or simply a lazy Sunday, nothing beats the prized weekend ritual known as brunch. Where else, after all, can you pair gooey pastries and towering Benedicts with endless flutes of mimosas? Five nominees are in the running for the “DVlicious best in Fairfield County,” each of which has been profiled this week. What follows are some tasty morsels to chew on, giving you food for thought before you click on your favorite. Keep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29th. Olio Restaurant, 93…

by Daily Voice

06/24/2016

Lifestyle

X2O In Yonkers, DVlicious Finalist, Wins Rave Reviews For Bountiful Fare YONKERS, N.Y. -- Whether it’s a special occasion or simply a lazy Sunday, nothing beats the prized weekend ritual known as brunch. Where else, after all, can you pair gooey pastries and towering Benedicts with endless flutes of mimosas? Five nominees are in the running for the “DVlicious best in Westchester,” each of which is being profiled this week. What follows are some tasty morsels to chew on, giving you food for thought before you click on your favorite. Keep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29th. X2O Xaviars on the Hudson,…

by Daily Voice

06/24/2016

Lifestyle

Westchester Chef Serves Up Taste Of What To Expect At Food Fest HARRISON, N.Y. -- Constantine Kalandranis of 273 Kitchen in Harrison was recently named to this year's class of "Most Innovative Chefs" by the Greenwich Wine + Food Festival. The event, though not held until September, is already open for ticket sales, with chefs hard at work thinking about what to prepare. Kalandranis, a Mount Kisco resident and first time Festival attendee, spoke with Daily Voice about innovation, ingredients and what folks may be surprised to know about his intimate 30-seat Mediterranean restaurant. Daily Voice: What does being named a "2016 Innovative Ch…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/23/2016

Lifestyle

Westchester Eateries Serve Up 'Hot' Spots For Outdoor Dining WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Summer's finally here and with it, the perfect weather for dining alfresco. We've rounded up a list of eateries offering outdoor spaces for sipping a frothy cappuccino, digging into a tangy lobster roll or simply soaking up the sun with a frosty goblet of Riesling. The county is brimming with "hot" spots, whether they be rooftop decks, waterside terraces or secluded patios. Got a favorite we missed? Tell us about it on our Facebook pages. In the meantime, enjoy the breeze with the following options. Bar Harbor, Mamaroneck: There's outdoor seating in bo…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/23/2016

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