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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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Business

Agora Restaurant Of Brookfield Celebrates Grand Opening With Free Apps BROOKFIELD, Conn. ---Agora of Brookfield is celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 8 at 5 p.m. That means free appetizers and live music, along with a special guest, according to the restaurant's website. The Mediterranean restaurant is known for its $12.95 pre-fixed lunch and early bird specials. It's also known for the talents of its chef -- Julio Cevallos, who previously owned Julliano's in Bethel. (See previous Daily Voice story HERE.) Agora of Brookfield is at 834 Federal Rd., (203) 740-1000, www.agoraofbrookfield.com.

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/06/2017

Lifestyle

Vote In Our DVlicious 'Best Hotdogs In Fairfield County' Contest FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The humble hot dog, a staple of family picnics and cookouts, brings to mind the sights and sounds of summer. So, where do you go when you have a hankering for a simple ketchup-squiggled wiener? Our hunt for the DVlicious best in the county includes five finalists, selected by you, then narrowed down (based on the number of nominations) by our editors. Now's time to vote. You have until Tuesday, June 27 at 4 p.m. and can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Profiles on each will follow in the next week. Winners will receive a DVlicious certificate and the k…

by Daily Voice

06/06/2017

Lifestyle

Vote In Our DVlicious 'Best Hotdogs In Bergen County' Contest BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- The humble hot dog, a staple of family picnics and cookouts, brings to mind the sights and sounds of summer. So, where do you go when you have a hankering for a simple ketchup-squiggled wiener? Our hunt for the DVlicious best in the county includes three finalists, selected by you, then narrowed down (based on the number of nominations) by our editors. Now's time to vote. You have until Tuesday, June 27 at 4 p.m. and can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Profiles on each will follow in the next week. Winners will receive a DVlicious certificate and the know…

by Daily Voice

06/06/2017

Business

Ridgefield's Toscana Ristorante Reopens After Renovation RIDGEFIELD, Conn. --- If you haven't been to Toscana Ristorante lately in Ridgefield, take another look. The Italian eatery has been renovated with a sleeker, more modern look. It's all thanks to new owners Valmir, aka Val, and Adelina Rraci. Val, it should be noted, is the son of David “Giovanni” Rraci who has long run the popular eatery and is now taking a step back. The restaurant was temporarily closed in late April but reopened earlier this month. It is at 43 Danbury Rd., 203-894-8995, www.toscanaridgefield.com/.

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/06/2017

Lifestyle

How Cute Is Your Pet, Westchester? Pet Valu Is Hosting An Open Casting Call WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Does Fido or Mittens have the look? Pet Valu is once again hosting a casting call for pets to be featured in its yearly calendar. Winning pictures will be unveiled later this year in the 2018 calendar, which will be in Pet Valu stores this November. As in years past, all calendar proceeds are donated to local groups that prevent animal cruelty. The open casting call runs from now until Friday, June 30. The online contest is open to pet owners throughout the tristate. If you want to participate, submit pictures of your pet by uploading them through Pet Valu’s …

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/05/2017

Business

Beacon Suds Up With New Soap Store BEACON, N.Y. -- SallyeAnder Soaps, a longtime wholesaler, will open its first retail location on Saturday, June 17 in Beacon. “By opening our first-ever storefront, we will be able to connect directly with consumers after years of focusing primarily on the wholesale market," said Sallie Austin, the second generation owner of the Dutchess-based company. This move expands on the family’s longtime tradition of being soap-makers. Austin’s parents -- Karen and Gary -- first developed a line of handmade soap products in 1982 following the birth of their son. The demand for their all-natu…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/05/2017

Neighbors

Meet The Fairfield 18-Year-Old Who Just Published Her First Book FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Senior year of high school is hard enough. Add in demons, a sleeping curse and an unwanted prince determined to marry you and what do you get? A new book by a Fairfield 18-year-old. "Thorn in My Side" by Mary Quinn, is, at its heart, a book about issues of image/expectations, high school life, and the power of friendship. But it's also about one girl's quest to fulfill a dream. Quinn wrote the novel when she was in her sophomore year of high school after entering a writing contest called NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) where the only rule is to compl…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/05/2017

Lifestyle

Stamford Food Truck Chef Gets Semifinalist Nod From National Website STAMFORD, Conn. -- Chris Gonzalez, co-owner and chef of Stamford's Hapa Food Truck has been nominated as a "Young Gun" semifinalist by Eater, a national food website. For the past five years, Eater has put together a list of rising stars -- front- and back-of-house newcomers who "exhibit tenacity and desire to succeed through food, drink, and service." Young Guns are either under 30 or have less than five years of experience. All, however, are "the best and brightest talent in the restaurant industry," and "deeply admired by their peers and guests." A…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/05/2017

Business

Home-Cooking Comes To Stamford's Cove Island Beach STAMFORD, Conn. --- Home-cooked comfort food is on the menu at Magee's Curbside, which is now back at Cove Island Beach in Stamford. The eatery serves up specialties like "The Black Knight," pulled pork, candied bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, and Curbside sriracha, or "The Gobbler," slow roasted turkey breast, autumn seasoned stuffing, cranberry compote, with brown gravy au jus. You'll find more of the same at Magee's Curbside Mobile, it's popular food truck. Magee’s at Cove is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the Curbside Mobile will b…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/04/2017

Lifestyle

How Cute Is Your Pet, Fairfield County? Pet Valu Wants To Hear From You FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Does Fido or Mittens have the look? Pet Valu is once again hosting a casting call for pets to be featured in its yearly calendar. Winning pictures will be unveiled later this year in the 2018 calendar, which will be in Pet Valu stores this November. As in years past, all calendar proceeds are donated to local groups that prevent animal cruelty. The open casting call runs from now until Friday, June 30. The online contest is open to pet owners throughout the tristate. If you want to participate, submit pictures of your pet by uploading them through Pet Valu’s F…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/04/2017

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