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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

Popsicle Paired With Booze? The Best Summer Cocktails In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. --- The heady days of summer call for a tall, frosty, fizzy, spritzy, fruity, icy or frozen drink. One with booze is even better. What's your favorite cooling cocktail, Fairfield County? We've rounded up a few to try but love to know what else is out there. PopStyle, Cask Republic, Stamford, Norwalk: Enjoy the best of adulthood and childhood with this drink, a combo of sparkling rosé with a flavored popsicle. The eatery also offers the Pink Panther, a seasonal stunner made with rosé Reisling, strawberry, kiwi, cantaloupe, coconut rum, orange vodka, Campari and pine…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/23/2017

Business

There's A New Twist On Ice Cream At Fairfield's Freezing Moo FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Freezing Moo is dishing out a new kind of ice cream. The store, which specializes in Thai fried ice cream rolls with no preservatives or chemicals, opened on July 5 in Fairfield. According to Owner Sam Kok, Freezing Moo offers an East Asian method of ice cream production that prides itself on its freshness. Flavors run the gamut from Mucho Mangos, Mint To Be, S'More Please, Rock Chalk Cherry, Lotz A Nutz, Key Lime Pie and Strawbella, among others. Freezing Moo is at 1700 Post Rd., 203-955-1331, www.freezingmoo.com.

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/23/2017

Lifestyle

Westchester Director Pens New Deal With Universal Pictures WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester resident Malcolm D. Lee's new movie "Girls Trip" comes out nationwide Friday, July 21 -- and the writer-director-producer is on a roll. According to Deadline Hollywood, Universal Pictures has signed a "first look" production deal with Lee, who lives in New Rochelle, starting with his next movie, "Night School" starring Kevin Hart. Lee has directed five films for Universal and is working on his next two. He is perhaps best known for "The Best Man." The R-rated "Girl Talk" stars Regina Hall, Queen Latif…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/22/2017

Business

Stephen Kempson London, Known For Bespoke Men's Clothes, Opens In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Expert bespoke clothier Stephen Kempson, known for outfitting leaders in business, entertainment, and media, has opened a custom tailor shop in Westport. Born and raised east of London, Kempson is known for recognizing the value of a precise fit and how seemingly tiny details can change the way a garment rests on a man’s shoulders. He views the clothing process as a partnership, guiding his clients as they design the wardrobe together. His new shop offers an array of services such as in-house tailoring, handmade and bespoke custom clothing, wardrobe consultation, select r…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/22/2017

Lifestyle

DVlicious Decision: Englewood's Ice Cream On Grand Doles Out Sweetness ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- There's no lacking for ice cream in Bergen. But where do you go -- and possibly drive out of your way -- for the best? Six finalists, each of which have been profiled this week, are in the running as part of our DVlicious contest. Have you voiced your opinion yet? You have until 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 and can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Read on, then click and pick. Ice Cream on Grand, Englewood The Scoop: Dulce de Leche, Cookie Monster, Nutella, and classic flavors packed with flavor make this a popular summer spot. The place has a cozy ambiance with …

by Daily Voice

07/22/2017

Business

Operation Prom Celebrates Grand Re-Opening In New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- For the past 13 years, the nation’s largest prom organization, Operation PROM, has been dressing students across New York, and nine other states with beautiful attire for free, so that no student experiencing financial stress would have to worry about not attending their prom. Last year, the organization expanded their vision by offering a new fashion program, in their New Rochelle headquarters, “Fashion U." The program offered fashion classes for kids interested in design and sewing. After an unexpected relocation that put a halt on classes, Operation PROM has m…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/21/2017

Lifestyle

Rebel Wilson Movie Films In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- "Isn't It Romantic," a new film starring Rebel Wilson is filming in Mount Vernon on Thursday, July 19, according to On Location Vacations. The New Line movie, about a young woman who discovers her life has become a romantic comedy, is filming along Terrace Avenue and Mount Vernon Avenue. Also in the cast, Priyanka Chopra, Adam Devine and Liam Hemsworth. Got a film tip or celebrity sighting? Send to jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com.

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/21/2017

Lifestyle

Have You Voted? Longford's Own-Made In Rye Ranks Among DVlicious Finalists RYE, N.Y. -- There's no lacking for ice cream in Westchester. But where do you go -- and possibly drive out of your way -- for the best? Six finalists, each of which will be profiled this week, are in the running as part of our DVlicious contest. Have you voiced your opinion yet? You have until 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 and can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Read on, then click and pick. Longford's Own-Made Ice Cream, Rye The Scoop: Longford's is the elder statesman of Westchester ice cream classics. In business for more than 25 years, it's known for starting the "own mad…

by Daily Voice

07/21/2017

Neighbors

Fairfield Mom Keeps It 'Social' With 60 Facebook Pages & Lots Of Likes FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Kami Evans was just trying to "get the lay of the land" as a mom when she started a bunch of Facebook pages asking pointed questions about local services. "I didn't think all my friends needed to know I was looking for a dry cleaner in town, so I set up a page asking for support," she said. When that took off -- she set up another page. And another. That was five years ago and now the Fairfield mother of two is a bonafide social media influencer with more than 60 pages on Facebook, some with up to 1.5 million visitors. She also does content marketin…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/21/2017

Lifestyle

Chill Out: Bischoff's Ice Cream In Teaneck Serves Up DVlicious Treats TEANECK, N.J. -- There's no lacking for ice cream in Bergen. But where do you go -- and possibly drive out of your way -- for the best? Six finalists, each of which will be profiled this week, are in the running as part of our DVlicious contest. Have you voiced your opinion yet? You have until 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 and can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Read on, then click and pick. Bischoff's Ice Cream & Candy, Teaneck The Scoop: Sundaes the size of your head and homemade ice cream are the hallmarks at Bischoff’s, a classic, old-school ice cream shop where all things …

by Daily Voice

07/21/2017

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