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A dinner to celebrate an important birthday. Here’s Boo, with wine. The restaurant, Le Parisien, is a favorite of Boo’s. Classic French food and a lively atmosphere. Sorry, no food photos this time around. But it was delicious! Happy birthday […]
After our visit to Emmerich Tree Farm to cut down our tree, we poked around Warwick for a little while, and had a bite to eat. Here’s a cute coffee shop and cafe called Caffe a la Mode: Was thinking […]
Sam and I went to see “A Christmas Carol” on Broadway (two thumbs up!). But first, a little dinner at Saju Bistro. My great new look: readers over glasses. Should have got progressives. A burger for her: Bouillabaisse for me. […]
A lovely lunch at The Modern. Yes, cocktails at lunch. This is the Empire Sour with Empire Rye Blend, Lemon, Egg White, Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc. Belgian Endive Salad with Meyer Lemon and Spiced Candied Peanuts. Charred Avocado Peekytoe Crab […]
With Sarah, a visit to see the new MoMa, which underwent renovations for a big expansion. Some people crawling on the floor for this exhibition in the second floor space: Starry Night, of course. Some Picasso. A new one for […]
David DiBari, my friend and one of the most innovative and creative chefs in Westchester, earned a coveted Bib Gourmand from the first Michelin Guide to cover Westchester for Eugene’s Diner. (He earned one for another Westchester restaurant, too: The […]
We brunched at a fine little restaurant in the basement of the Hotel Fauchere in Milford, Pennsylvania. The hotel, as the photos on the walls in the stairwells attest, has has many famous guests and visitors. Back in the 1840s, […]
Not far from Narrowsburg and Yulan is a modern marvel — the oldest wire suspension bridge in the United States. It was designed by John Roebling, who would go on to be the engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge. We walked […]
After a delicious lunch at The Heron, we retrieved Lewis from the car and did a little walking and window shopping in Narrowsburg. It’s a teeny little town right on the Delaware River. There are a number of sophisticated shops […]
Pimento cheese. Buttermilk fried chicken. And yet, a classic Reuben! The Heron, an adorable little restaurant in an adorable little town, brings together Southern and classic cuisine, and does so with a creative, farm-to-table bent. Shirley Temples are served in […]
A delightful meal at HH in Nyack. Here’s my squad: A lovely gnudi with short rib. Delicious! Mushroom soup. Also lovely. And an enormous pork chop, which we shared. All super. The 411 on Hudson House. Related posts: Easter Brunch […]
The family enjoyed, for the second time, a fantastic performance of the Big Apple Circus. The acts really are jaw-dropping. The VIP lounge is worth it. A nice place to relax before and between acts. Drinks, too! So cool! Afterwards, […]
Just a few photos, this year, of one of the annual events that make living here so much fun. Related posts: Halloween Parade Nyack Halloween Parade Our Little Monkey Heads to the Halloween Parade Halloween Parade in Nyack
Trunk or treat at Upper Nyack Elementary. Sam is a cat! Related posts: Trunk or Treat! Trunk or Treat Trick or Treat! Happy Hallowen! Trick or Treat!
Greg has been thinking about this Loll Adirondack chair for a while, and one came up at the most recent employee sale. It’s a nice addition to the patio! Related posts: Stargazing at the Farm The Farm Gets New Chairs […]
Honestly. This used to be a food blog. Now it’s just a diary. So here are some oysters I had at Saltaire on Sept. 20, 2019. OK? That’s it. Related posts: Maine Oysters and PEI Mussels at Flex Mussels on […]
A fun outing with work friends, visiting from Virginia. Typical journalists: everyone is on a phone. Yankee Stadium. Candace with the big finger! Josh, Hollis and Amalie. Ed, Marible, Dave, Elyse, Candace, Alesha and Dan. Fun times! Related posts: Craft […]
Having just watched on “The Loudest Voice in the Room,” the bio-series of Roger Ailes, it was a thrill to see Gabriel Sherman speak at this luncheon at the Silurians Press Club, which meets at the National Arts Club. We […]
Tarry Lodge in Port Chester, one of the best Italian restaurants around, is closing for renovations. So we had to get over there for a meal before it closed. So glad we did. Carbonara was so rich and delicious. A […]
A rainy day. So we set about a puzzle, go out to lunch, have cocktails and, in the end, go crazy with a Dance Party USA. That’s how you do rainy at the beach. Blue margaritas. This was a lobster […]
Just a few photos of the gorgeous beach day we had Sunday at Ocean Colony. So happy! Good morning! The convenient unit we had over the summer, right by the beach.a All the essentials: Euchre, a puzzle, Scrabble and Vrac. […]
A weekend at the beach with the girls. We get started with a trip out along the LIE, and end with wine on the beach. Ya-PHANK? The Deuce. A nice unit! The beach. The girls! Cocktailing. Sunset. Too many phones. […]
It was an early night for me this year, but another great set-up for one of my favorite nights of summer. Related posts: Ladies Night at Oratamin Ladies Night at Oratamin Friday Night at the Farm: Frittata, Blue on Blue […]
One of our favorite spots on the Upper East. Seriously, Flora Bar does not disappoint. Foie gras terrine. Just divine. The purple endive salad. It’s a classic, already, and is lovely. Tuna, with, I believe (it’s been a while) Romesco […]
A nice walk with Lewis downtown, with a stop for brunch at HH! Crabcake: Cobb salad: And a burger, of course. Fun drawing, too. Related posts: Dinner at Hudson House in Nyack To Hudson House, for Happy Hour Sunday Brunch […]
A day of fun in the sun. On our way to O Club! Relaxing by the pool. Dinner with Joe and Suzie! Grilled swordfish! Related posts: Oratamin Supper Oratamin Winter Social Ladies Night at Oratamin Oratamin Winter Social
Laid-back vibe, 70s decor, great food. What’s not to like? Oh, and add the fact that the restaurant is run by women, and you’ve got yourself a real winner. On the website, they say they are “inspired by the spirit […]
We lunched at adorable cafe-bakery-coffee-craft beer combo, complete with a beer garden and games, like foozball and Uno. Hello, cousins! Fabulous bratwurst with homemade sauerkraut. Delicious. Sam had — wait for it — a pretzel. At least she was finally […]
Bubbly for two. Related posts: Valentine’s Day with Two Sweeties Happy Halloween! Happy Valentine’s Day! Happy New Year!
After a long day of meetings, a fun time with work friends. The first time I’ve been to the hibachi side of Buddha. It’s quite a show! Related posts: Fortina in Rye Brook The Les Paul Trio at The Iridium […]
My husband, Greg, and I are co-founders of SCF, which chronicles what we eat, drink and grow as we raise our daughter on a tiny plot of land in the Lower Hudson Valley.
