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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
Burger Decisions: Fairfield County's 'DVlicious Best Burger' Is Up To You Burger Decisions: Fairfield County's 'DVlicious Best Burger' Is Up To You
Burger Decisions: Fairfield County's 'DVlicious Best Burger' Is Up To You FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Have you voted for the best burger in Fairfield County? Grab the ketchup and get going. Five finalists are in the running; profiles of each are recapped below.  Bogey's Bar & Grille, Norwalk Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill, Stratford Gates Restaurant, New Canaan Little Pub, Cos Cob, Fairfield, Wilton, Ridgefield The Hideaway, Ridgefield You can click and pick until 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. And you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day.

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Lifestyle
Vote Now: DVlicious Best Burger In Bergen Race Continues To 'Flip' Vote Now: DVlicious Best Burger In Bergen Race Continues To 'Flip'
Vote Now: DVlicious Best Burger In Bergen Race Continues To 'Flip' BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Who has Bergen's best burger? Five finalists are in the running for the perfect DVlicious patty; read below for recaps of each. Then, grab some ketchup and start voting.  Dutch House Tavern, Fair Lawn  East Coast Burger, Ridgewood  Rony's Rockin' Grill, Bergenfield  The Iron Horse Restaurant, Westwood White Manna, Hackensack You can click and pick until 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. And you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day.

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Business
Darien Social Holds One Last Party As It Closes Forever; New Eatery Planned Darien Social Holds One Last Party As It Closes Forever; New Eatery Planned
Darien Social Holds One Last Party As It Closes Forever; New Eatery Planned DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien Social, a lively neighborhood favorite at 10 Cedar Street, will forever close its doors on Sunday, April 2. But it's going out with a bang.  Expect a huge party complete with live music (at 9 p.m.) and drink specials (at 5 p.m.) — think $5 beers, mixed drinks and wines by the glass. The announcement was posted on the eatery's Facebook page earlier this week and was met with lots of comments of disbelief.  The restaurant has been serving lunch and dinner since 2012 and has hosted many community-oriented events. But don't worry. Darien, you won't go hungry. Cos Cob-…

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Lifestyle
Feed Your Easter Pie Craving At The Cookery In Dobbs Ferry Feed Your Easter Pie Craving At The Cookery In Dobbs Ferry
Feed Your Easter Pie Craving At The Cookery In Dobbs Ferry DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- It's not too early to start celebrating Easter.  The Cookery in Dobbs Ferry is already offering its classic Easter Pie. Made with parmigiana shortbread crust filled with ricotta, salami, hot and sweet sopressata and served with spicy red pepper marmalade, it's available for pick-up from now until Easter. Or, you can make it at home. The recipe is courtesy of Chef David DiBari. Easter Pie Makes one 9-inch pie, Serves 8 Ingredients: 12 ounces Montena Taranto ricotta cheese 3 ounces hot sopressata 3 ounces sweet sopressata  2 ounces Genoa salami 1/2 cup Grana Padano c…

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Burger Decisions: Dutchess County's 'DVlicious Best Burger' Is Up To You Burger Decisions: Dutchess County's 'DVlicious Best Burger' Is Up To You
Burger Decisions: Dutchess County's 'DVlicious Best Burger' Is Up To You DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Who has Dutchess County's best burger? Three finalists are in the running for the "DVlicious best;" profiles on each are recapped below. BurgerFi, Poughkeepsie Schatzi's Pub, Poughkeepsie Whistling Willie's American Grill, Fishkill You can click and pick until 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. And you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day.

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Events
'Pretty In Pink' Actor Debuts New Novel, Plans Scarsdale Appearance 'Pretty In Pink' Actor Debuts New Novel, Plans Scarsdale Appearance
'Pretty In Pink' Actor Debuts New Novel, Plans Scarsdale Appearance SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Who knew? "Pretty in Pink" actor Andrew McCarthy, who's also appeared in "St. Elmo’s Fire," and "Less Than Zero" has a new young adult book out -- his first novel. The television director ("Orange is the New Black" and "The Blacklist"), and award-winning travel writer will be appearing on Wednesday, March 29 at 7 p.m.at the Vernon Hills Barnes & Noble to discuss the book. The novel follows 15-year-old Lucy Willows and her discovery that she has an 8-year-old brother living just a few blocks away – the result of her fa…

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Neighbors
Weston Chocolatier Braves The Shave For St. Baldrick's Westport Event Weston Chocolatier Braves The Shave For St. Baldrick's Westport Event
Weston Chocolatier Braves The Shave For St. Baldrick's Westport Event WESTON, Conn. -- Weston resident Aarti Khosla calls herself the "Procrastination Queen." But on Sunday, March 26 she'll join other brave souls for the St. Baldrick's event at the Westport YMCA --- and have her head shaved to raise money for childhood cancer.  "Even though it's totally last minute, I've decided to be a shavee," said the owner of the Westport chocolate shop Le Rouge Handmade Chocolates & Cakes by Aarti.  "I lost my father to a brain tumor when I was 20 and ever since have wanted to do something to give back." She said she's been meaning to pa…

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Business
Inspired By The Sea, Two Moms Open New Boutique In Fairfield Inspired By The Sea, Two Moms Open New Boutique In Fairfield
Inspired By The Sea, Two Moms Open New Boutique In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Sometimes, the biggest surprises are right in front of you; it just may take a while to find them. Such was the case for Jessica Sokol and Sarah McBrair, the owners behind Fairfield's newest store, Saltwater. The two "met" on Instagram. At the time Sokol ran an online boutique called Burrow and came across McBrair's beachy jewelry line, Love of Pretty.  She reached out in hopes of doing some sort of collaboration when, in the midst of talking, they discovered they lived two minutes away from one another  -- Sokol in Black Rock and McBrair in Fairfield's beach n…

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Lifestyle
Brewster's Red Rooster, A Generation Pleaser, Is DVlicious Burger Finalist Brewster's Red Rooster, A Generation Pleaser, Is DVlicious Burger Finalist
Brewster's Red Rooster, A Generation Pleaser, Is DVlicious Burger Finalist BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Any way you flip it, the burger is one of America’s favorite foods.  We asked for your top picks in the county; the list has been narrowed to five finalists, each of which is being profiled this week. Who will win? It’s up to you, Daily Voice readers, so let your fingers do the clicking. Voting ends 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Red Rooster, Brewster What Makes It Patty Perfect: Locals rave about the retro ambiance and the double cheeseburger deluxe. It hasn't changed in 50 odd years -- and that's the way folks like it. Being…

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Business
Popular Eatery Opens New Location In Rye Popular Eatery Opens New Location In Rye
Popular Eatery Opens New Location In Rye WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Village Social Kitchen + Bar, the popular Mount Kisco eatery known for its bustling ambiance and creative approach to traditional American fare, has opened a second location in Rye. The restaurant, with the motto "Taste, Toast, Talk, Tell, Tip, Take-out,"  has been quietly seating diners for dinner since Saturday, Feb. 18 (go HERE for menu details). Lunch will begin on Monday, April 3. Village Social Rye is at 67 Purchase St., 914-612-4267, www.villagesocialkb.com/.

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