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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.

Jeanne Muchnick's Contributions

New Rochelle, NY

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New Rochelle Woman 'Flips' Over HGTV Show Westchester plays a prominent role in an upcoming edition of Emmy Award Winning HGTV's Flea Market Flip. That's because Melissa Panszi Riebe, a New Rochelle resident, was a contestant, along with her friend Ken Dingledine. The two best friends never thought they'd get on -- Riebe says it was a five-page application and her Skype interview with the casting director wasn't a great connection. So it was a surprise -- and a delight -- when they were cast and had to (for those who've never seen the show), compete against another team of two to spend the least amount of money at a flea market, re…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/21/2017

Monroe, NY

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Walden's Angry Orchard Brews Up Fun With Second Annual Harvest Fest WALDEN, N.Y. -- Celebrate the season with Angry Orchard’s second annual Harvest Festival, Saturday, Sept. 23. In addition to six hard cider bars, including a full-profile tap bar, can bar, Treehouse Tasting bar, lawn bar, and two VIP bars, the rain-or-shine, 21-and-older festival will also feature four specialty hard cider tastings of recipes exclusive to its Innovation Cider House. Guests will also a variety of palate-tempting foods by The Chuck Wagon, Three Mamma’s and Mike, Handsome Devil, Given to Fry, Graffoodi, Farmers & Chefs, Sweet Central Express, Flowers of Lebanon and Ei’s F…

by Daily Voice

09/21/2017

Monroe, NY

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Pie Oh My: Harriman's Marina Restaurant Shoots For DVlicious Win HARRIMAN, N.Y. -- Bright plum-tomato sauce, puddles of melted mozzarella, a perfectly charred crust … does life get any better with the perfect slice in front of you? We think not. Four finalists are vying for Orange County's DVlicious "Best Pizza," each of which is being profiled this week. Click and vote for your favorite – you have until 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 and you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. But before that, grab some Parmesan and read on. Marina Restaurant & Pizza, Harriman What Makes It Good: Despite being in the area for 33 years, Marina is co…

by Daily Voice

09/21/2017

Greenwich, CT

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Greenwich Restaurant Lands On Food & Wine's 'Best' List GREENWICH, Conn. -- Back 40 Kitchen, an elegant, barn-inspired space with a working farm serving seasonal fare, is one of the best farm-to-table restaurants in the country, at least according to the experts at Food & Wine Magazine. Fairfield County food bloggers OmNomCT’s Dan and Kristien Del Ferraro are quoted saying Back 40 is the epitome of what farm-to-table is about. In the article, Executive Chef George DeMarsico is praised for not pandering to his guests with "farm-this-and-farm-that verbosity;" instead letting the food like heirloom popcorn, grilled milk-fed veal loin …

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/21/2017

Westport, CT

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Taste Autumn's Freshness With Rosh Hashanah Recipe From Westport Blogger WESTPORT, Conn. -- What are you cooking for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year? Westport resident Liz Rueven, who blogs at Kosher Like Me, is busy prepping for the holiday by turning to her local farmers’ market as she plans vegetarian and dairy-free side dishes. "Mid- September is the glorious shoulder season when tomatoes and corn are still piled high while eggplant and squashes of all shapes and shades are making their colorful entrance," she writes. Her Autumn Salad Loaded with Symbolism is a perfect counterpoint to some of the more traditional foods you may be serving. Go…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/21/2017

Pascack Valley, NJ

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Wegmans Gears Up For Grand Opening In Montvale MONTVALE, N.J .– Paul Jordan can’t hide his enthusiasm about the grand opening of Wegmans Food Markets’ new 108,000 square-foot store in Montvale where he’s the store manager. It’s as if his 28 years of working at Wegmans were warm-ups for this moment. The new store, which opens Sunday, Sept. 24 at 7 a.m., employs 500 people, 450 of whom are new to the company. Employees have spent the last several months training and preparing for the opening. For Jordan, the most exciting part of opening a new Wegmans store is “getting to know all the fantastic new people we have – every single person has …

by Daily Voice

09/20/2017

New City, NY

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New City's 'Challah Fairy' Puts New Twist On Rosh Hashanah Recipe NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Chanalee Fischer's busy season is right around the corner: Rosh Hashanah. The "Challah Fairy" — who sells her challahs from her New City storefront — says her twist on the traditional, Jewish bread is exactly what helped her business take off. Fischer began baking challah in her house when her kids were young, which led to sharing her homemade baked goods with friends. Word of mouth soon took over, and the Monsey resident began selling her wares to friends and acquaintances, delivering them herself every Thursday night. What began as a small business began gr…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/20/2017

Port Chester, NY

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Two Bands Rock It At Benefit Concert At Port Chester's Cap Theatre PORT CHESTER, N.Y. – Do good and rock it at the same time. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, “Rock The Cure,” a benefit for the American Cancer Society will be held at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre. Headlining and supporting the cause is Brooklyn’s Lizzie and the Makers, as well as Garcia’s local favorites and Grateful Dead tribute band, Stella Blue’s Band. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Garcia’s is calling upon the community to show support to a great cause. Rock The Cure will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling Ticketfly at …

by Daily Voice

09/20/2017

Newburgh, NY

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Twice As Nice: 2 Alices In Cornwall, Newburgh, Caters To Community NEWBURGH, N.Y. -- If you've been to 2 Alices Coffee Lounge in Cornwall and Newburgh, you know that as much the place runs on caffeine, it also runs on the power of the community. Owners Mikey Jackson and Aurelia Winborn say what makes their eatery special are the events and the bringing together of people that live in both areas. "Both shops have always been focused the communities they are in," said Jackson. "We have a lot of bands and musicians, Trivia Night every Thursday in Cornwall, church events, school events." The two make sure to keep their customer base in m…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/20/2017

Newtown, CT

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Westport Restaurateur Keeps It 'All In The Family' With New Bethel Venture BETHEL, Conn. -- A popular Westport restaurateur has opened a new venture in Bethel. Le Madri, a family owned and operated eatery is the brainstorm of Chef Vinicio Llanos of Westport's Arezzo Ristorante & Wine Bar. The new place features rustic Italian cuisine set in an open and contemporary space with panoramic views of a bustling town. Ecuadorian born, Vincicio grew up with his family’s Italian cooking with recipes and techniques passed down to himself and his sister Patricia. Today, the Le Madri kitchen sees Vinicio, Patricia, and their mother cooking alongside one another, prepari…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/20/2017

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