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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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Cool Beans Wins DVlicious 'Best Coffee In Bergen County' Contest ORADELL, N.J. -- Better brew is waiting for you at Cool Beans International Coffee & Teas in Oradell. The cafe, in business 18 years, won our "DVlicious Best Coffee In Bergen County" contest with 50 percent of the vote. As reported earlier (see story HERE), Cool Beans features four different coffee roasters and 40 different kinds of coffee. Cool Beans will be awarded a DVlicious certificate and the knowledge its caffeinated offerings are a powerful -- and popular -- mug of joy. Next up for DVlicious: Bagels.

by Daily Voice

03/22/2016

Lifestyle

Spring's Hottest Trends Spice Up The Season At The Westchester WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Spring is here ... and that means breaking out some new looks. Ridgefield, Conn. resident Paula Kelliher, area director of marketing for The Westchester in White Plains, says she's seeing lots of florals, stripes and the appearance of white in everything from tops to bottoms, dresses, loungewear, shoes, and even home goods. "You name it, you'll see it," she said. "The vibrant, bright colors just make you feel happy; there's no other way to describe it." Walking through the mall, be on the lookout for: The bare shoulder is in. "It's one of the…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/22/2016

Lifestyle

Bad Ass Coffee In Wappingers Falls Wins DVlicious 'Best Coffee In Dutchess' WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Better brew is waiting for you at Bad Ass Coffee in Wappingers Falls. The Hawaiian-themed cafe, in business for more than 15 years, won our "DVlicious Best Coffee In Dutchess County" contest with 68 percent of the vote. As reported earlier (see story HERE), Bad Ass features beans grown at high altitudes in volcanic soils. Bad Ass will be awarded a DVlicious certificate and the knowledge its caffeinated offerings are a powerful -- and popular -- mug of joy. Next up for DVlicious: Bagels.

by Daily Voice

03/22/2016

Lifestyle

The Freight House Cafe In Mahopac Wins DVlicous 'Best Coffee In Putnam' MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Better brew is waiting for you at The Freight House Cafe in Mahopac. The cafe, housed in a circa 1872 building that once served freight and passengers, won our "DVlicious Best Coffee In Putnam County" contest with 69 percent of the vote. As reported earlier (see story HERE), The Freight House gets its coffee beans and blends from Bear Mountain Coffee Roasters, a local business owned by Jonathan Baratz of Yorktown. The Freight House will be awarded a DVlicious certificate and the knowledge its caffeinated offerings are a powerful -- and popular -- mug of joy. Ne…

by Daily Voice

03/22/2016

Lifestyle

New City's Red Hill Cafe Wins DVlicious 'Best Coffee In Rockland' Contest NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Better brew is waiting for you at Red Hill Cafe in New City. The cafe, which sources its beans from Tarrytown Roasters in Tarrytown, won our "DVlicious Best Coffee In Rockland County" contest with 76 percent of the vote. As reported earlier (see story HERE), Red Hill Cafe does a lot of training for its baristas so everyone is on the same page. Red Hill Cafe will be awarded a DVlicious certificate and the knowledge its caffeinated offerings are a powerful -- and popular -- mug of joy. Next up for DVlicious: Bagels. .

by Daily Voice

03/22/2016

Lifestyle

North Salem's Hayfields Market Wins DVlicious 'Best Coffee In Westchester' NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Better brew is waiting for you at Hayfields Market in North Salem. The combination garden center, dry goods store, and café won our "DVlicious Best Coffee In Westchester County" contest with 33 percent of the vote. Tarrytown's Coffee Lab Roaster's was close behind with 30 percent. As reported earlier (see story HERE), Hayfields is known for its espressos, cappuccinos and macchiatos. According to Owner Renea Dayton, the espressos come out perfect every time because of the Illy "pod system" they use. Hayfield's will be awarded a DVlicious certificate …

by Daily Voice

03/22/2016

Lifestyle

Bergen County CPA Shares Last Minute Tax Tips PARAMUS, N.J. --- Where are you with your taxes, Bergen County residents? If you haven't done them yet, you're not alone. The Internal Revenue Service reports that 20 to 25 percent of all Americans wait until the last two weeks before the April 15 deadline to complete their returns, leaving folks two alternatives: file pronto or request an extension. Ridgewood resident Christopher LaBarbiera, CPA, a Managing Partner at Matthews, Panariello P.C. in Paramus, offers the following suggestions for last minute filers: Money Saving Tips: If you are employed (W-2), you can contribute up to $5,5…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/22/2016

Lifestyle

Ridgefield's Tusk & Cup Wins DVlicious 'Best Coffee In Fairfield County' RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Better brew is waiting for you at Tusk & Cup in Ridgefield. The "Tuskany" cafe, with its fireplace in winter and outdoor seating in spring and summer, won our "DVlicious Best Coffee In Fairfield County" contest with 41 percent of the vote. As reported earlier (see story HERE), Tusk & Cup takes its coffee seriously with a "state of the art" Italian espresso and other machines. Tusk & Cup will be awarded a DVlicious certificate and the knowledge its caffeinated offerings are a powerful -- and popular -- mug of joy. Next up for D…

by Daily Voice

03/22/2016

Lifestyle

Little Falls' The Fine Grind Wins DVlicious 'Best Coffee In Passaic County' LITTLE FALLS, N.J. -- Better brew is waiting for you at The Fine Grind in Little Falls. The cafe, known for its community events and Fair Trade beans, won our "DVlicious Best Coffee In Passaic County" contest with 67 percent of the vote. As reported earlier (see story HERE), The Find Grind is run by area residents Jon and Rhonda Mallek. The Fine Grind will be awarded a DVlicious certificate and the knowledge its caffeinated offerings are a powerful -- and popular -- mug of joy. Next up for DVlicious: Bagels.

by Daily Voice

03/22/2016

Lifestyle

Make Reservations Now For Easter Sunday Brunch At Westchester Restaurants WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Embellish your best bonnet, grab your basket and hop on over to any of the following restaurants for an Easter Sunday meal where you can sit back and relax. A host of Westchester eateries are offering special holidays meals and prix fixe prices. What follows is a sampling. Reservations are going fast so call soon. Alvin & Friends, New Rochelle: An all day Easter buffet is being offered from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. complete with live music and a prix fixe meal of $40. That includes a fee Mimosa, as well as brunch favorites such as beignets, chicken & waffles, …

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/21/2016

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