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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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Country Music Trio Rascal Flatts Opens First-Ever Eatery In Stamford Country Music Trio Rascal Flatts Opens First-Ever Eatery In Stamford
Country Music Trio Rascal Flatts Opens First-Ever Eatery In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- A little music with your food? The acclaimed country trio Rascal Flatts has officially opened its first-ever restaurant at the Stamford Town Center. The country artists are among the most awarded vocal group in country music with accolades from almost every group in the business including the Country Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Grammy’s and more.  Now, they're branching out into restaurants — complete with a country music playlist (natch!) and a corner stage that will host local, live music Thursdays through Saturdays. Other Rascal Flatts restaurants are plann…

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Local Food Trucks, Vendors Come Together For Danbury's First-Ever Taco Fest Local Food Trucks, Vendors Come Together For Danbury's First-Ever Taco Fest
Local Food Trucks, Vendors Come Together For Danbury's First-Ever Taco Fest DANBURY, Conn. -- The date is getting closer. The Connecticut Taco Festival, sponsored by Bacardi, will take place Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Danbury Ice Arena and will feature a variety of taco selections from restaurants and food trucks, alcoholic beverages, Lucha Libre Wrestling featuring Rey Mysterio and Jerry Lawler, taco-eating contests, live music and performances, kid’s activities and vendors.  Participating restaurants and food trucks include Agave Mexican Restaurant (Danbury), El Coyote (Monroe, Brookfield and New Milford), Hacienda don Manuel (Brookfield), Puerto…

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It's Only Natural: After Two Years, Ridgefield Moms Are Ready To Franchise It's Only Natural: After Two Years, Ridgefield Moms Are Ready To Franchise
It's Only Natural: After Two Years, Ridgefield Moms Are Ready To Franchise RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Carin Crook and Kirstin Cerulli, owners of Ridgefield-based The Natural Scoop, are on a mission to change the way the world eats ice cream on the go.  "We believe that everyone should have the option to enjoy 'real' treats, made with wholesome, all natural ingredients that you can pronounce, whether at the beach, in the park, at an event, and so on," explained Crook.  "Our Ridgefield truck -- we call her Scoopy -- was our prototype, part of our proof of concept. We turned a profit in year one and knew we had a successful model that works." Now the t…

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Westport Gets A New Chef-Driven Restaurant With Match Burger Lobster Westport Gets A New Chef-Driven Restaurant With Match Burger Lobster
Westport Gets A New Chef-Driven Restaurant With Match Burger Lobster WESTPORT, Conn. -- Chef Matt Storch, the executive chef and owner of Match in SoNo and The Chelsea in Fairfield and the head chef at Nom-Eez in Bridgeport, is bringing his restaurant magic to Westport with the opening of Match Burger Lobster. The new family-friendly fast casual concept, set to open later this summer/early September, is located in the space next to Fleishers Craft Butchery in the space that previously housed Fleishers Craft Kitchen. Expect fresh seafood such as lobster rolls, whole lobsters, a variety of burgers, local Copps Island oysters, paper-thin onion rings, donut milk…

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Lifestyle
Will Newtown Author Say Yes To Another 'Hunger Games?' Will Newtown Author Say Yes To Another 'Hunger Games?'
Will Newtown Author Say Yes To Another 'Hunger Games?' FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. --- Would Suzanne Collins be up for another "Hunger Games?"  The Newtown author isn't saying but according to Variety, there’s been talk of more “Twilight” and “Hunger Games” films. Lionsgate, the studio that owns both film rights is open to a series of ideas, i.e. sequels, prequels or spin-offs. Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer was quoted in the Variety story saying "There are a lot more stories to be told, and we’re ready to tell them when our creators are ready to tell those stories." Go HERE for the full story.

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Staples Grad Justin Paul Serves Up Christmas Surprise Staples Grad Justin Paul Serves Up Christmas Surprise
Staples Grad Justin Paul Serves Up Christmas Surprise FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Staples High School grad Justin Paul is in the news again. It was recently announced that Actress Maya Rudolph will star in Fox's live presentation of "A Christmas Story" this winter. She will play the mother of the 9-year-old protagonist Ralphie Parker. "La La Land" composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul who wrote the stage musical are managing the music for the event --and adding two new additional songs. The broadcast will take place Sunday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.

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Got Nut Allergies? Check Out This Chestnut Ridge Peanut-Free Eatery Got Nut Allergies? Check Out This Chestnut Ridge Peanut-Free Eatery
Got Nut Allergies? Check Out This Chestnut Ridge Peanut-Free Eatery ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Peter Mason doesn't have kids with food allergies, but he knows plenty folks who do. Which is why, when he opened Southbound BBQ, he was adamant the entire menu be peanut and nut-free. "That's not so easy to do when you're a Southern-style restaurant," he said. And so instead of traditional southern staples like pecan pie or pralines, you'll find house-made ice cream and Key Lime Custard on the dessert menu. Mason also prides himself on creating house-made sauces that are tasty as well as safe. Among the popular favorites: Alabama White (mayo, horseradish,…

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Westchester Music Producer 'Rocks It' With New CD Collection For Kids Westchester Music Producer 'Rocks It' With New CD Collection For Kids
Westchester Music Producer 'Rocks It' With New CD Collection For Kids SOMERS, N.Y. --- Tired of singing the theme song to your child's favorite animated film and worried about the long car ride for your upcoming summer vacation? You're in luck. Somers resident Andy Zulla, a Grammy-award winning producer has teamed up with Broadway performer Matt Zarley, to create a CD collection of '70s and '80s music you'll want to listen to as much as your kids. Rock-n-Stroller Volume I, currently available on Amazon and iTunes, features old- time hits like Don’t Stop (Fleetwood Mac), I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston), Sweet Dreams (The Eurythmics), and Start Me…

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Westport Teen Designs Club With Goal Of Helping Others Westport Teen Designs Club With Goal Of Helping Others
Westport Teen Designs Club With Goal Of Helping Others WESTPORT, Conn. -- Emerson Kobak has always loved fashion. The 17-year-old rising senior at Staples High School said ever since she was very young, she would always be sketching, which eventually turned into sewing.  Now, not only does the Westport student have her own fashion brand where she does custom orders (check out Emerson Isa Designs), but she's started a fashion club at school that's all about giving back. Last year -- the club's first -- the student-lead Fashion For A Cause raised over $8,000 for Dress For Success. This year, their fundraiser will raise money for Stomp Out Bullyin…

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Songs For Seeds Plans September Debut In Darien Songs For Seeds Plans September Debut In Darien
Songs For Seeds Plans September Debut In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- Songs for Seeds, New York City’s award-winning, popular children’s music program, is coming to Darien. Founded in 2009 by the owners of Apple Seeds, NYC’s award-winning play space for children, Songs for Seeds features 45-minute classes led by a three-piece live band of musicians who encourage kids to sing, play instruments, and dance. At the end of class, the students are invited to sing with the band (karaoke style) and play the band’s instruments (guitar, keys and drums). Classes are open to children newborn to 6-years old. Each week the children experience music, instru…

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