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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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Lifestyle

The Filling Station In Haverstraw, Palisades Wins DVlicious Best Burger HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- The Filling Station, aka TFS Burger Works, has the perfect patty. At least, according to Daily Voice readers who crowned it the DVlicous Burger Best. The eatery, with locations in Haverstraw and Palisades, won with 55 percent of the vote. What makes it patty perfect? TFS is known for its free-range Black Angus beef ground fresh daily, made with no hormones or antibiotics. Go HERE for earlier Daily Voice story. The restaurant will be awarded a DVlicious "Best Burger In Rockland County" certificate along with burger bragging rights. It is located at 45 South Ro…

by Daily Voice

03/29/2017

Business

Sip & Savor: Jameson Caskmates Partners With Elmsford's Captain Lawrence ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Want some beer with your whiskey? Or at least the very hint of the flavor? For years, breweries have used whiskey or bourbon barrels to age beer in so the product adapts some of the whiskey’s complex characteristics. Jameson Caskmates Drinking Buddies program has switched that dynamic around, creating a limited edition whiskey in partnership with Elmsford's Captain Lawrence Brewing Company. The same Jameson barrels that were sent to Captain Lawrence to age its unique, Trans-Atlantic Red were then returned and refilled with Jameson Irish Whiskey. Look for the bottle at t…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/29/2017

Business

Five Local Restaurateurs 'Spread' The Love In Norwalk And Beyond NORWALK, Conn. -- Philanthropy, friendship and deep roots in the community are what keep The Spread in Norwalk going -- and growing. Less than five years into its run-- The Spread turns five Oct. 20 -- the five friends who own it are gearing up for restaurant number three. They opened number two -- El Segundo in Norwalk -- in August 2016. While nothing is set in stone, Co-Owner Chris Hickey said the good people of Greenwich may have a Spread in their neighborhood come Fall. It would be the same cuisine, possibly the exact same menu as the Norwalk location. The eatery's success is a mixt…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/29/2017

Lifestyle

Rony's Grill In Bergenfield Wins DVlicious 'Best Burger In Bergen' Contest BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Rony's Rockin' Grill has the perfect patty. At least, according to Daily Voice readers who crowned it the DVlicous best in our burger contest. The Bergenfield eatery won with 36 percent of the vote. What makes it patty perfect? Owner Rony Alvarado uses his own meat, a special recipe that includes beef brisket, chuck steak, porterhouse tips and loin. "It's just the freshness of it all," he said, including picking up the buns from the farmer's market in the morning and prepping ingredients as they go. Go HERE for previous Daily Voice story. Rony's, a previous…

by Daily Voice

03/29/2017

Lifestyle

Clifton's Zinburger Wins DVlicious 'Best Burger In Passaic County' Contest CLIFTON N.J. -- Zinburger has the perfect patty. At least according to Daily Voice readers. The Clifton eatery won our DVlicious "Best Burger in Passaic County" contest with 49 percent of the vote. What makes It patty perfect? Certified Angus or Kobe beef is ground and prepped twice daily inside a climate-controlled refrigerated room. Plus, there are thoughtful wine pairings offered for the various burger options. Go HERE for earlier Daily Voice story. Zinburger is at 850 Route 3, #105, (973) 272-1492, www.zinburgereast.com/

by Daily Voice

03/29/2017

Lifestyle

Norwalk's Bogey's Wins 'DVlicious Best Burger In Fairfield County' Contest NORWALK, Conn. -- For the second year in a row, Bogey's Grille & Tap Room has won our DVlicous "Best Burger in Fairfield County" contest. The Norwalk eatery got 56 percent of the vote. According to Owner Jim Stablein, Bogey's serves patties grilled to charcoal perfection using three percent prime beef. Folks also like the build-your-own burger options and list of specials. Go HERE for previous Daily Voice story. The restaurant will be awarded a DVlicious "Best Burger In Fairfield County" certificate along with burger bragging rights. Bogey's is at 2 Wilton Ave., 2…

by Daily Voice

03/29/2017

Lifestyle

Voting Nears End In DVlicious 'Best Burger In Westchester' Contest WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Last chance to cast your ballot for Westchester's best burger. Five finalists are in the running; recaps of each are listed below. Now, grab the ketchup and start clicking. Buns-N-Bourbon, Peekskill The Blazer Pub, North Salem Squires, Briarcliff Manor Valhalla Crossing, Valhalla Westchester Burger Company, White Plains, Rye Brook, Mount Kisco The deadline for votes is 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day.

by Daily Voice

03/28/2017

Neighbors

Birthday Parties First, Then Camps: Local Moms Will Book 'Em For You BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Visit any mom's Facebook group page and you'll find the same question over and over again: Where should I go or who should I hire for my children's birthday party? Mom of two Claire Gilvar was one of them. As was Meryl Lefkowitz. So, it seemed only natural that when the two were introduced by a mutual friend, they got to discussing it. Gilvar, who, like Lefkowitz, has a background in public relations and events, had been conceptualizing an idea, which she and Lefkowtiz then tweaked. The result? Booked Parties, a children's birthday party resource website and booking …

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/28/2017

Lifestyle

Burger Decisions: Putnam's 'DVlicious Best Burger' Winner Is Up To You PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Who has Putnam's best DVlicious burger? Voting ends at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. Five finalists are in the running; recaps on each are below. Frankie's Waffles & Burgers, Mahopac Healy's Corner, Carmel Red Rooster, Brewster Watson's Restaurant & Bar, Putnam Valley Whistling Willie’s American Grill, Cold Spring

by Daily Voice

03/28/2017

Neighbors

Birthday Parties First, Then Camps: Local Moms Launch Booking Site ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Visit any mom's Facebook group page and you'll find the same question over and over again: Where should I go or who should I hire for my children's birthday party? Mom of two Claire Gilvar was one of them. As was Meryl Lefkowitz. So, it seemed only natural that when the two were introduced by a mutual friend, they got to discussing it. Gilvar, who, like Lefkowitz, has a background in public relations and events, had been conceptualizing an idea, which she and Lefkowtiz then tweaked. The result? Booked Parties, a children's birthday party resource website and bookin…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/28/2017

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